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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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VLOG: Spooky! Do you have to disclose if you think your home is haunted?

By: Eric Stewart
October 30th, 2017

This Halloween season, Eric wanted to bring to your attention something a little .... spooky. Do you have to disclose if you think your home is haunted?

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Top 6 Home Tips: Preventing a Break-In - Secrets from the Eric Stewart Show

By: Eric Stewart
September 22nd, 2017

Summer officially ends on September 22nd. The kids are going back to school and your well-oiled fall routine is about to kick off, and your house is going to be quite lonely again. While it’s true that home break ins are thought to happen in the summer due to family vacations to the beach, you and yours will likely travel even more than you realize in the upcoming months due to various holidays. Scammers and robbers will take advantage of every opportunity they can – here are your 6 Home Tips to help secure your home from a break in.

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Death and Disclosure

By: Eric Stewart
August 15th, 2017

Should you disclose if someone died in the house you are trying to sell? Eric Stewart gives you tips on this tricky subject.

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What Happens When an Appraisal Comes in too Low During the Sale of your Home? - Secrets from the Eric Stewart Show

By: Eric Stewart
August 10th, 2017

We had a home for which we got a fantastic price. In fact, compared to the comps in the neighborhood it sold for $75-$80 thousand above the other listings! Our clients absolutely loved us. We sold the house in 8 days, and the location and the condition definitely warranted the demand and the interest. We have a system at the Eric Stewart Group.

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Selling Your Home 'As Is'

By: Eric Stewart
August 8th, 2017

Wouldn't it be nice to not have to do any work on your home before you sell it? Eric Stewart goes over the pros and cons of selling your home "as is."

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When is the Best Time to Buy a Home?

By: Eric Stewart
August 1st, 2017

Eric Stewart tells you how to time the market for the optimal advantage in buying a home.

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How To Avoid Owning Two Homes

By: Eric Stewart
July 25th, 2017

Are you trying to sell your home in order to buy another? Eric explains how to avoid owning two homes at once.

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How Sellers Can Create a Bidding War On Their Property

By: Eric Stewart
April 17th, 2017

I had a house listed on the MLS priced at $600,000 that was not selling. The sellers had vacated the property, and we had lots of traffic through, but nobody was making an offer. My client and I sat down and looked at what had happened. A couple of homes had sold around us that settled, which showed us that the market actually was around $570,000 for the property.

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Making the Best Offer to Win the House of Your Dreams

By: Eric Stewart
March 27th, 2017

Have you ever tried to buy a house, but lost to the competing offer? Eric explains how to use an escalation clause to get the house of your dreams.

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What Size Room Qualifies as a Bedroom?

By: Eric Stewart
March 20th, 2017

Have you ever wondered what is really considered a bedroom? Learn the specifications for calling a room a bedroom.

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