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Last week, a very well-respected real estate analytics firm surprised many with their home price projection for the next twelve months. CoreLogic, in their latest Home Price Index said: “The economic downturn that started in March 2020 is predicted to cause a 6.6% drop in the HPI by May 2021, which would be the first […]
With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward. With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses for sale right now, there’s a […]
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Some Highlights
- Real estate has outranked stocks, savings accounts, and gold as the best long-term investment among Americans for the past 7 years.
- The belief in the stability of housing as a long-term investment remains strong, despite the many challenges our economy faces today.
- Of the four listed, real estate is also the only investment you can also live in. That’s a big win!
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate agent can be your essential guide, but truth be […]
In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of the economy. The data, however, is showing that home […]
Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal window of time to make a purchase. […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell to 11.1% from 13.3% last month. Again, excellent […]
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Testimonials
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My husband and I were immediately struck by the warmth, grace and professionalism of Roe and Deb in their interactions with us. We had several other interviews with other realtors and no one else was as friendly and approachable. We felt our needs were heard immediately.
Roe and Deb did a phenomenal job selling our home. Most of their time was spent in helping us get ready for the sale. Making the home attractive by helping us select the best colors for repainting various rooms, staging for the best look before going live, and assisting in creating a new contemporary look in our kitchen. They both have a wonderful sense of style, design and color which helped transform our older somewhat cluttered 1968 cape cod home into a stylish home that garnered more offers than we ever expected and our home sold in less than a week!!
They are always willing to go the extra mile to find the answer to a question or research information without any hesitation, and always with a smile. They are the BEST! I would and will recommend them to anyone looking for a home. They have listened to us in the best and worst of moods as is the case in selling a home. We thank them for their patience, sensitivity and caring in all their hard work on our behalf!
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- Mark & Susan H.
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We had a great experience working with Deb and Roe. I couldn’t believe how responsive they were to all of our requests and questions. They were vey helpful in explaining to entire process and I was really happy with the results. Thank you so much for everything.
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- Servet C.
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Roe was absolutely incredible to work with. My Husband and I were renters, looking for a new rental until we're ready to buy. We're selective, on a tight budget, and we come with a dog -- not an easy combination to work with when renting. Roe must have let us drag her through every Northern Virginia zip code looking for the right place, and she did it all with a smile, a fantastic disposition, and a genuine desire to ensure we found the perfect fit. She was relentless in her search, and kept in near-constant contact with us; we always knew the status of our search and any upcoming opportunities to check out a house. She cared for us as renters better than many Agents I've seen treat buyers -- which is noteworthy, considering it's a commission-based career, and rentals have very little return on the time an agent invests, relative to the return on time invested in a home safe/purchase. She made us feel throughout the process as though we were the most important clients in her portfolio, and I don't doubt she treats everyone with such kindness, courtesy, and grace. We wholeheartedly recommend Roe for any of your real estate needs, and hope to work with her again in the future.
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- Jason & Christine T.
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I want to thank you for all your assistance in finding me a new home. You were such a pleasure to work with and a true professional! I didn't consider you just a realtor, but also a partner in my search who looked out for my best interest along the way. In short, you are a model for real estate professionalism! Roe, you are like-able, a friendly person and easy to work with. Thank you again for your guidance and I would highly recommend you to anyone who may need your services!
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- Trisann C.
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We recently had the pleasure of working with Roe Sommer and Deb McLoughlin when selling our home. We were impressed by their personal approach, professionalism, attention to detail and hard work. They were always available to answer our questions and provide guidance and support. We felt like they had our best interests in mind. Roe and Deb were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, keeping us informed about every aspect all the way up to closing. Their knowledge and experience made the entire sale process less stressful. We received multiple offers above listing price within the first two days. We can’t say enough wonderful things about the McLoughlin & Sommer Team and we highly recommend them if you are in the market for an exceptional Realtor.
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- Amy T.
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I cant say enough good things about Roe Sommer but I will try. She has more integrity than any other professional I have met. It doesnt matter how big or small the task at hand is she gives it 150%, pedal to metal all the way. Rapid response and here’s the kicker.....she actually listens to you as opposed to pushing another agenda. I would never use anyone else for my real estate transactions!
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- Susan B.
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Rosemarie Sommer is a wonderful real estate agent who cares about her clients to no end. Her professionalism and work ethic is outstanding. I recommend to everyone who is looking for a house. Rosemarie Sommer is an ace real estate agent that you can trust. Roe know real estate.
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- Jay & Yvette Y.
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Roe was attentive and helpful throughout and even after the purchase of our home. She was always helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had throughout the process. On top of that, she was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!
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- Kim D.
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Roe cared about making sure the house presented well. Again,
she was very thorough in helping me through a complicated
process. Her honest approach made me comfortable from start
to finish. I would recommend the team to anyone looking for a realtor!
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- R. Guest
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Roe thanks for making my Moms big move from NJ to Lansdowne Woods so easy! Your attention to detail and organization skills are appreciated!
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- Jen L.
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Roe and her team helped us find a rental, and then a year and half later our forever home! She was patient
and checked in regularly when we were in between the two processes, and was ready to jump when we
were! She was alway professional, prompt, and gave us tons of great advice. Her and Deb are a 5 star team
and we are so lucky we found our dream home because of them!
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- Rebecca & Justin
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I would recommned Deb and Roe highly since they accomplished getting the house sold well past the end of the normal sales season, and in spite of working with non-motivated sellers who showed no flexibilty on discuss price. Obviously, this did not make their job any easier but they didn't kick us to the curb but kept on actively trying to sell the property. The final result was a sale price that was acceptable and a good working relationship with Deb and Rpe throughout the process.
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- Bill M.
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The bottom line up front is that Deb and Roe are an outstanding team - we were extraordinarily lucky to have them as our agents and we would fully endorse them for any real estate needs.
After meeting with Deb and Roe, they worked together to understand our wants and needs. They worked with us to ensure we arrived at a good decision to build a new home. After signing a contract to build a new house - in which we had to go in with a contingent offer - we knew we had to get to work to list our property and get it sold quickly. This is a stressful situation, but Deb and Roe walked us through the entire process to put us at ease. They brought research material to the table to enable us to make an informed decision on the right price point to list our property. They answered all of our questions, ensured we had a solid understanding, and never pushed us in one direction or another. With the right price point, a great marketing plan, friendly staging advice, open houses, and consistent communication, we were able to receive two offers and close on our property in a timely fashion. With their expert guidance, friendly demeanor, and positive focus, Carrie and I were able to focus on actually enjoying the entire process - not stressing over it.
Carrie and I also want to thank Deb and Roe for helping us overcome an adventurous closing experience. They both came to our closing while the buyers agent did not. Despite several issues (from the buyers perspective) on the home inspection, Deb and Roe were able to tactfully explain the contractual obligations of the buyer and seller, articulate the compromises that Carrie and I made to meet their concerns. Deb and Roe both professionally, but firmly, explained to the buyers that we would not be making any more concessions. The closing date was not the negotiation table - and Deb and Roe diffused this situation in such a fashion that we could press forward and finish the closing process.
They are truly a unique tandem and we cannot imagine going through this process without this team. Thank you so much!
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- Mike P.
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I would highly recommend Roe Sommer and Deb McLoughlin to anyone looking to sell or buy a new home. They clearly walked us though each step of the process and each page of the contract to insure we were comfortable. Additionally, they offered many helpful tips and recommendation in preparing our home for sale as well as always being available to include immediately responding to new potential homes when they pop'd up. Giving us the first shot at making an offer. I have to say that getting 8 offers 2 days after listing our home was beyond my expectations. If I ever need to look to sell or buy again, I will most certainly choose this excellent team.
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- John. B.
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This was my first time selling a house. Deb McLoughlin & Roe Sommer Team were excellent through the whole process. They always maintained a professional manner and were clearly determined to help my husband and I get the most value for our townhouse. Roe made sure we understood all of the paperwork we were signing, going through it with both of us. She gave us a timeline of the sale and came through even when we had to slip the dates a little. Both Deb and Roe provided excellent advice on staging our house. They were both present at the open house. The Deb McLoughlin & Roe Sommer Team are excellent! They love what they do and are very knowledgeable about the neighborhood. We received 8 offers on our house and sold for more than we expected! I highly recommend them for selling your house.
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- Cathy B.
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