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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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Sell | Downsizing

Get The Inside Scoop On How To Sell Your Home For Top Dollar

By: Eric Stewart
April 20th, 2016

Don't miss out! Join top producing Realtor® and WMAL radio host Eric Stewart for a live online webinar on how to sell your home for maximum profit.

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Buy | Selling | Maryland

Eric Stewart To Speak On Aging In Place At Potomac Community Village Event On April 14

By: Eric Stewart
April 5th, 2016

The Potomac Community Village (PCV) has invited Eric Stewart to help answer one of life's key questions. Stewart, a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) and top Associate Broker with Long & Foster, will share his strategies for keeping one's home easy to manage, and a place of comfort, familiarity, and safety.

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Our Market Ready Guide provides strategic advice and useful tips to get top dollar for your house when the time comes to sell.

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Moving

Who Should You Notify When You Change Addresses?

By: Eric Stewart
March 31st, 2016

There are a million and one things to think about when making a move. Amongst the sorting and packing, letting people know you’re moving is a vital part of the process. It may seem like a simple online form filed with the post office is all that’s needed, but there’s actually a host of places, people, and companies that should be alerted to your impending change of address.

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Retirement | Downsizing

What Are The 10 Best States For Retirement?

By: Eric Stewart
March 9th, 2016

The very best place for you to retire might be on the beach, in the mountains, near family, or in the same house you’ve lived in for years. It’s a personal decision. However, if you haven’t already decided on a retirement destination, an objective analysis of your options can help narrow your search.

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INSIDER TIPS | Buy | Moving

6 Ways To Learn About A Neighborhood

By: Eric Stewart
March 3rd, 2016

Buying a new home can be a major undertaking. You might not know everything about a neighborhood before you buy, but a little research can ensure you’re moving into the right one.

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INSIDER TIPS | Radio Show | Sell

Are Open Houses Helpful Or Harmful?

By: Eric Stewart
February 18th, 2016

Holding open houses has been an age-old tradition in the real estate industry. Yet, did you know that only 1% of buyers come from these events? My radio show listeners have heard my opinion on open houses many times. I am against them in most instances. In my experience, open houses attract three types of people. Who are they?

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Radio Show | Sell

Get Your House Ready To Sell With These 5 Decluttering Tips

By: Eric Stewart
February 2nd, 2016

Decluttering a home is often the hardest part of prepping it to sell. It can be difficult to part with your belongings or you may feel overwhelmed at having to organize and put things away. However, one of the biggest advantages of decluttering is to help prospective buyers see themselves living in the home and to not think about how the current owner lives. In addition, if everything looks meticulous inside a home, buyers will assume the owners took the same care with home maintenance.

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Sell | Downsizing

Learn The Insider Tips To Selling Your Home For Top Dollar

By: Eric Stewart
January 14th, 2016

Last Chance! Join top producing Realtor® and WMAL radio host Eric Stewart for a live webinar on how to sell your home for maximum profit.

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INSIDER TIPS | Sell | Money

4 Things Sellers Should Do To Prepare For A Home Appraisal

By: Eric Stewart
January 12th, 2016

If your home has gone under contract, you are now in the home stretch of your real estate sale. However, there are still a few hurdles that could potentially kill the transaction. One of these is a low appraisal.

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INSIDER TIPS | Radio Show | Downsizing

How To Preserve And Enjoy Your Lifetime Of Photos

By: Eric Stewart
December 30th, 2015

We spend so much of our lives acquiring things. For many people, there comes a time when priorities shift and it’s necessary to downsize in order to live more comfortably and efficiently. However, what do you do with the lifetime of photo memories you’ve accumulated? Your photos tell the story of your life and you want to make sure that the story is preserved and easy to tell for future generations.

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