If you have family or friends who want a REALTOR who will treat them like family, I enjoy passionately asserting concerns of my clients. I have a genuine love for people and hold graduate degrees in both psychology and ministry. My professional background in Leadership Development and Corporate Training has given me an edge in providing excellence in customer service and the analytical skills needed to walk clients through the complexities of selling and buying a new home. Buyers: If you are moving to the Washington Area, my family and I have lived in various neighborhoods for over a decade. I enjoy helping families discover the communities where they will be the most comfortable with knowledge about commute times, schools, neighborhood cafes, playgroups, places of worship and shopping. I welcome a collaborative approach as most of the citizens of this area are some of the most educated in the country. Before my clients make an offer, I prepare them with the most current data on market statistics and a strategic plan. My experience in negotiation and conflict resolution will give buyers an edge when it comes to property inspection and care issues. As part of the largest brokerage in the world in the world, I have relationships with inspectors, contractors, title companies and lenders who provide my clients with more control of the process. Sellers: As a home owner "inside the Beltway", I have intimate knowledge of the complexities of the market and competition. As buyers are armed with more knowledge than before, I prepare clients who sell with up-to-date market statistics and an aggressive marketing strategy to make sure your home is in top competitive, condition to get the top viewing priority. I am knowledgeable about the demographics in most neighborhoods. I enjoy working with clients collaboratively to create a communication plan to successfully sell sooner rather than later. Without giving away my "secret sauce", I enjoy working with high integrity stagers, painters, landscape and contractors to really showcase the strengths of my clients' property. Then, I use my customer service and partnering skills to keep the buyer engaged to a smooth closing where we work together to get you the most return on your equity. There are at least 95 transactions involved in selling a home and I have expert project management skills to stay on top of a complex process. About me: I enjoy a great bottle of wine, aromatic coffee, Bruno Mars ( I am 1/2 Filipino), Andrea Bocelli and great fashion. You can find me in my spare time watching HGTV shows or Giada. I am a Texan who hails from Dallas, so I love my boots and open skies. My husband, Joe and I just acquired a dream mountain home in the Shenandoah Valley. Our son Thomas keeps us quite busy with his many interests in sports, science and ministry. I am a veteran home schooler and love to entertain. I am a published author and have been an spokeswoman for mostly humantarian and ministry causes. Joe and I can be seen in downtown D.C frequently at political or charity functions, when we are not at home reading, or planning our next adventure to Europe or the Philippines. I am very happy where I am in my journey and hope that I am able to help you make your dreams come true, too! DREAM BIG!!!