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The Challenge:  In the year before Collective Property Consultants brought Penthouse 19 to the market, homes in The VIO were spending an average of 52 days on the market before going under contract and were selling for 2.9% lower than their list price.  But when I met with my clients,

Many decisions go into listing a property. Should the home be staged or is it better to showcase how the owners make use of the space? Or perhaps a hybrid approach works best, where the owners’ furniture and decor is supplemented? Should the current owners remain in place or vacate

In a competitive market like the Washington DC area, sometimes you have to think outside the box. That’s exactly how Melody helped these buyers go under contract with a hot property immediately after it came on the market…. and with no bidding war! How did they do it? With a

Retiring is exciting but can also be stressful.  What does the next phase look like?  Who do you want to live close to?  How much less square footage will be comfortable?  It’s not just another new move, it’s a commitment to a lifestyle that answers the question, “what’s next?”  While

There is no question that this home is a gem. It features a unique arched brick doorway and fireplace in the living room. But it’s also small – the laundry is crammed into the first-floor bathroom and the kitchen can only fit one person. Katie proposed a market strategy to

This Condominium has several rare luxury features, including a 24 hour concierge, recently renovated gym, roof-top pool, garage parking – even a state-of-the-art dog washing station. Yet homes in the building were consistently selling for less than similar homes in the neighborhood.  When Katie met with her clients to discuss