Cati and I have had three listings hit the market over the past few weeks. In each situation we had multiple offers (3, 5 and 6 to be precise). So, why are we often feeling nauseous?

• Open house guilt. We get to meet a lot of the bidders first hand. We see them oohing and ahhing, taking measurements, walking the perimeter, picking out rooms with their kids. We kind of get to know them. And like them.
• Pre-inspection guilt. Sure, we’re keeping the home inspectors employed, but some folks will be spending their money for nothing. Nada. Zilch. Only one party can get the house.
• 2005 all over again? We were both in the business the last time things got out of hand. No inspections, no appraisals, no financing, sure – stay 2 months, rent-free. Well, it’s happening again. The only ones who can really compete are those with a healthy checking account and nerves of steel. When we ask parties if they can remove a contingency to increase their competitiveness, well, it makes us feel guilty. We’re working for the seller, and our aim is to generate the strongest offer possible for them. But sometimes it feels a little icky.
• Someone has to lose. What do you do when several offers are almost identical? Sure you can ask for a best and final. Sometimes that results in more “sameness.” How do you pick? This is where we become shrinks and will pose to the sellers “who do you trust more? Who earns more $? Who is likely to hold onto their job through settlement? Who did the pre-inspection first?” It’s exhausting.
• Agent guilt. It takes time to put together a proper offer. And agents only get paid when the offer is accepted and goes to settlement. Sometimes in multiple offer situations we know more than one of the agents and have worked nicely with them in the past. It’s hard to say no to some of these folks, but we have to.
• What if we choose the doofus? This one is the one that keeps us up at night. In the end, we want what’s best for our sellers. A good, strong, clean (as possible) offer that will make its way to settlement without issue or drama. We do our best to scrutinize each offer, looking for hidden signs that THIS will be the offer that is trouble-free. Experience, combined with a healthy dose of paranoia, helps us avoid the duds… most of the time!

And our clients? While I’ll admit that it’s easier to be on the selling end these days, it’s certainly not stress free for them, either. They have to maintain a Pottery-Barnesque façade, be ready to clear out of their house at a moments notice, fret about the weather, hide the dog, and, oh yeah, fend off all of those offers.

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4315 Chestnut Street, $1,624,800
Spacious 5BR/4.5FB home backing to golf course.  Built in 2005.  Lovely deck overlooking endless green.  Pretty hardwood floors.  Lots of sunshine.  Built-ins.  2-car garage.  Big old basement.  Days on Market: 1

7909 Lynbrook Drive, $675,000
UNDER CONTRACT.  Sorry- this one came and went in-between postings. 3BR/2FB colonial with family room addition.  Needed some updates, but great bones, and fabulous location.  Just steps from Lynbrook Park.  Days on Market: 3

4403 West Virginia Avenue, $724,900
3BR/2FB Cape Cod within steps of Lynbrook Park. Price is ambitious. Original kitchen (with a pretty neat old sink), fresh paint, refinished floors. Renovated basement with tile floor. Rare built-in garage. Original baths. Needs updating, but the space is sunny and sweet. Days on Market: 9

7907 Kentbury Drive, $765,000
Brick colonial backing to Capital Crescent Trail. 4BR/3.5BA. Good looking wooden floors. Updated kitchen. screened porch. Gotta love a screened porch. Nice, large family room in the back of the house. Kitchen close by, open to dining room. Big master bedroom with en suite full bath and closet. Days on Market: 23

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 195

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

ACTIVE LISTINGS MAP:
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If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!

The real estate market in the close-in Metro area continues to move at a robust pace with dollar volume of sales up 21% over last April and average sales price up 6%. The number of days on the market was down a significant 35% compared to last April as more buyers enter this very competitive DC area marketplace.

The biggest news to come out this month in the greater Metro market is the incredibly low 1.9 months supply of inventory! To get some perspective, a 6-month supply is considered normal in many parts of the country. This acute shortage is likely to continue throughout 2013, because even though more sellers are entering the market, they are greatly outnumbered by enthusiastic buyers, who have renewed confidence in the housing market and who want to take advantage of the record low interest rates and the variety of favorable mortgages available.

* Statistics are taken from the Metropolitan Information System for three areas: Washington, D.C., Montgomery Country, Maryland; and Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia.

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4403 West Virginia Avenue, $725,000
3BR/2FB Cape Cod within steps of Lynbrook Park. Price is ambitious. Original kitchen (with a pretty neat old sink), fresh paint, refinished floors. Renovated basement with tile floor. Rare built-in garage. Original baths. Needs updating, but the space is sunny and sweet. Days on Market: 9

7907 Kentbury Drive, $765,000
Brick colonial backing to Capital Crescent Trail. 4BR/3.5BA. Good looking wooden floors. Updated kitchen. screened porch. Gotta love a screened porch. Nice, large family room in the back of the house. Kitchen close by, open to dining room. Big master bedroom with en suite full bath and closet. Recent price reduction of $10K. Days on Market: 23

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 195

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

ACTIVE LISTINGS MAP:
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If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4403 West Virginia Avenue, $725,000
3BR/2FB Cape Cod within steps to Lynbrook Park.  Price is a bit ambitious.  Original kitchen (with a pretty neat old sink), fresh paint, refinished floors.  Renovated basement with tile floor.  Rare built-in garage.  Original baths.  Needs updating, but the space is sunny and sweet.  Days on Market: 2

7907 Kentbury Drive, $775,000
Brick colonial backing to Capital Crescent Trail. 4BR/3.5BA. Good looking wooden floors. Updated kitchen. screened porch. Gotta love a screened porch. Nice, large family room in the back of the house. Kitchen close by, open to dining room. Big master bedroom with en suite full bath and closet. Days on Market: 16

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 188

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

ACTIVE LISTINGS MAP:
View Homes for Sale- East Bethesda in a larger map

If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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7907n Kentbury Drive, $775,000
Brick colonial backing to Capital Crescent Trail. 4BR/3.5BA. Good looking wooden floors. Updated kitchen.  screened porch. Gotta love a screened porch. Nice, large family room in the back of the house.  Kitchen close by, open to dining room. Big master bedroom with en suite full bath and closet. Days on Market: 9

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 181

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

ACTIVE LISTINGS MAP:
View Homes for Sale- East Bethesda in a larger map

If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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7907n Kentbury Drive, $775,000
Brick colonial backing to Capital Crescent Trail. 4BR/3.5BA.  Good looking wooden floors. Updated kitchen. Family room addition + screened porch.  Gotta love a screened porch. Days on Market: 2

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 174

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

4422 Rosedale Avenue, $1,399,000
5 BR/4.5BA. New construction. 1-car garage. Days on Market: 378

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

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If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4600 Jones Bridge Road, $599,800
Standard brick colonial on Jones Bridge.  3BR/2FB.  Sunroom.  Kitchen is tight, but sports some updates (though not original). Great deck out back along with fenced yard.  Finished basement with full bath and exit to yard.  Great for the NIH/Walter Reed crowd as it’s just across the street.  Days on Market: 1

8614 Lancaster Drive, $645,000
Charming cape located conveniently close to the new Walter Reed.  4BR/2FB.  Expanded kitchen.  Deck.  Needs a little TLC, but it’s a sweet house with wonderful potential.  Priced right, too.  Days on Market: 6

4717 North Chelsea Lane, $1,599,000
This one sold about 2 years ago. I’ve always been fascinated by this house because of its energy efficiency. There was a recent article about this very house in the Washington Post discussing Passive houses. This one boasts 5BR/4.5BAs. It’s convenient to Metro, Walter Reed, NIH and downtown Bethesda. This house has a great feel to it… I love the front porch. Days on Market:42

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 167

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

4422 Rosedale Avenue, $1,399,000
5 BR/4.5BA. New construction. 1-car garage. Days on Market: 371

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

ACTIVE LISTINGS MAP:
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If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!

The other encouraging data that will spur would-be sellers to act is this past month’s 8.5% rise in price over last March. However, even with the increase in listings and sales, the inventory has been so historically low that we will still be experiencing a relatively tight supply for the next several months.

* Statistics are taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System for three areas: Washington, DC; Montgomery County, Maryland; and Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia.

Update for 4/5/2013.  And then there were three…  That’s it for East Bethesda (official) listings.  Nothing new added this week.  One under contract.

All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 14 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines (and please keep in mind that these are not all of my own listings), I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!

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4717 North Chelsea Lane, $1,599,000
This one sold about 2 years ago. I’ve always been fascinated by this house because of its energy efficiency. There was a recent article about this very house in the Washington Post discussing Passive houses. This one boasts 5BR/4.5BAs. It’s convenient to Metro, Walter Reed, NIH and downtown Bethesda. This house has a great feel to it… I love the front porch. Days on Market:35

4508 Chestnut Street, $870,000
2-level living with 4BR and 2.5 BAs. No basement. Recent $25K price reduction. Days on Market: 160

4548 Windsor Lane, TBD
New construction by Georgetown Custom Homes. Believed to have 6BR/4FB/1HB, but there’s still time to customize certain elements. Give me a call if you would like more details. Not officially on the market.

4422 Rosedale Avenue, $1,399,000
5 BR/4.5BA. New construction. 1-car garage. Days on Market: 364

RECENT SETTLED SALES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

ACTIVE LISTINGS MAP:
View Homes for Sale- East Bethesda in a larger map

If you like East Bethesda, you might enjoy reading some of my other posts:

Top 10 Reasons to Live in East Bethesda

East Bethesda School Guide

B-CC Cluster Schools

Walk to Bethesda Metro & Walk to NIH/Medical Center Metro

If you would like to take a look at any of these East Bethesda properties, give me a call. I’d be happy to arrange a tour.

And, if you would prefer to break outside the confines of East Bethesda, take a look at the attached alternative Bethesda/Chevy Chase zip codes. I work throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and DC:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Are you interested in Buying or Selling in Bethesda or Chevy Chase? If so, please complete the questionnaire below, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly!