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Eric Stewart

Eric Stewart started his real estate career in 1987 and each year he and his group sell over 150 homes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The Eric Stewart Group has completed more than 3,000 real estate transactions, placing Eric in the top 1% of Realtors® in the nation. With a comprehensive approach to marketing and a knack for negotiation, the Eric Stewart Group has built a reputation of trust and tireless persistence throughout the area.

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Selling | Retirement

The Emotional Rewards Of Downsizing

By: Eric Stewart
June 9th, 2015

Do you live in a home that is too large? Maybe there are entire portions of your home you no longer live in, but you heat them, clutter them, and ignore them. It may be time to downsize, or as we call it, rightsize your life.

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INSIDER TIPS | Buy

6 Ways To Get Your Dream Home When There Are Multiple Offers

By: Eric Stewart
June 5th, 2015

Have you found yourself facing fierce competition while attempting to buy a home?

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Buy | Selling | Maryland | Washington, DC | Virginia

What Makes A Bedroom A Legal Bedroom?

By: Eric Stewart
June 2nd, 2015

Defining a legal bedroom may seem simple, but despite clear building codes the process is wrought with grey areas.

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INSIDER TIPS | Property Prep | Selling

7 Tips On Prepping Your Home For A Showing

By: Eric Stewart
May 28th, 2015

When it comes to selling your home, as the old saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a good impression.

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Buy | Money | Selling | Maryland | Washington, DC | Virginia

DC Metro Area Spring Market Is In Full Bloom

By: Eric Stewart
May 19th, 2015

Housing data for April 2015, released by RealEstate Business Intelligence, shows a continued trend of modest price increases, higher sales, lower days-on-market, and greater inventory through the first four months of the year.

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What Is The Difference Between A Real Estate Agent And A REALTOR®?

By: Eric Stewart
May 15th, 2015

Although there are over 2 million licensed real estate agents in the United States, only half of them are REALTORS®. So, what exactly, is the difference?

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Buy | Selling | Maryland

Eric Stewart To Speak On Downsizing At Burtonsville Community Center on May 14th

By: Eric Stewart
May 11th, 2015

Eric Stewart has been invited to speak on May 14th at 11am at the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville, MD. He will be coaching seniors on downsizing, or as he calls it “Rightsizing Your Life.”

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INSIDER TIPS | Radio Show | Selling | Maryland | Washington, DC | Virginia

What Adds Value To A Home: Inside The Appraisal Process

By: Eric Stewart
May 5th, 2015

Candy Watts, a Realtor® with the Eric Stewart Group, is also a certified residential appraiser. Over the past 12 years, she has completed more than 9,000 appraisals throughout the Washington, DC metro area. On a recent segment of Eric’s radio show, Candy provided insight into the appraisal process, including what does and does not add value to a home.

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Buy | Selling | Maryland | Washington, DC | Virginia

Common Contingencies In A Real Estate Contract

By: Eric Stewart
April 28th, 2015

When buying a home, most people think the biggest hurdle is settling on the sales price, which many times becomes a negotiation between the buyer and seller if the buyer does not offer to pay the asking price.

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Selling

Home Staging: What Color To Paint Your Walls

By: Eric Stewart
April 21st, 2015

When staging a home to sell, putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls is one of the most cost effective ways to make your home more attractive and inviting to prospective buyers.

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