The rental market has finally begun to show some signs of increasing! Take a look at the these numbers and you might feel good if you are a Cheverly landlord! While I don’t handle rental listings anymore, I do keep track!
There is a big key to getting top dollar for rentals – strangely enough, it’s the same key to top dollar for sales – clean and in good condition! Take care of your rental property. It’s an investment that will only pay off if you nurture it!
“Sue was a pleasure to deal with. She listened to our sometimes confusing input and needs, walked us thru the whole process with patience and humor. She was extremely professional and understanding. Everything she said she was going to do- from marketing to open houses to closing was done on time and handled like the pro she is”
“As we expected from her visibility in Cheverly, Susan is great to deal with. We worked through various difficulties with our sale and Susan was always there helping in many ways.”
“Susan was very helpful. She really knew the market and was willing to check out comparable when we were contemplating the price. she helped us find local, quick, and reliable contractors to do some minor work, and ultimately an engineer when there was question about the foundation. I also appreciated how hands on she was during more difficult parts of the sale process, such as when she flagged for us that our closings were timed such that the proceeds might not timely arrive. Susan handled all of this well and got a great price for our house. Along the way, she became a friend. Not only did Susan successfully sell our property, she helped us find an great agent for buying Susan has an excellent reputation around town and I was happy to give our business to a neighbor”
“Susan’s familiarity with historic preservation and her knowledge of how to market a unique, historic home was of great importance. I was also impressed by her use of photography and the creation of a postcard mailer, a four-color marketing brochure, and a detailed website for my property. Once I heard Susan’s presentation on how she would approach the sale of the home, I never doubted that she would deliver exactly as promised. Susan is the quintessential real estate professional, but she combines a sensitive and intuitive understanding of human behavior and emotion with her business practices. Mine was an especially emotionally challenging sale of my family’s historic property as I moved toward settling my parents’ estate. Susan was keenly aware that this sale was more than a business transaction, and treated me with great kindness and patience.”
“She has a great reputation in the community. She is knowledgeable and not pushy. Susan was very easy to work with. She was professional and excellent at presenting options but not influencing my decisions. She has relationships with other realtors and very knowledgeable about the community and current trends.”
“Susan went above and beyond in helping me navigate the Greenbelt Homes Co Op buying process. She walked me through step by step, and as a first time solo Homebuyer she’s answered all my questions clearly. I would work again with Susan in a heart beat!”
“Susan is the only person I consider using when buying or selling a home in Cheverly. I'm a repeat customer of Susan. Many people in town recommend her highly. This was a super quick 30 day closing. Susan helped keep everything in motion. It was as stress free as buying a house can be.”
“The house I had to sell was an estate sale. I was 1100 miles from Maryland and Ms Pruden did more than is usually required from a real estate agent. When I hired someone to clean out the house I asked her to check the house to see if it was cleaned out. She checked it for me and I was able to get it completely cleaned out before it was put up for sale.”
“Susan Pruden has a stellar reputation in our area for good reason. She's knowledgeable and analytical of the market in our area, provides high quality marketing with attention to detail, handles all questions, concerns, and situations with patience and honesty, and maintains excellent communication throughout the entire process. I would trust Susan to navigate us through any home purchase / sale in the future and recommend her highly to others.”
“Susan's knowledge of the market and our area in particular made her a great fit for our needs. She helped us manage our expectations and advised us as to how best to proceed from listing all the way though to closing!”
“Susan is active in the neighborhood, supporting the American Legion, Cheverly Day, and sharing her expertise on the CheverlyExchange listserv. She is a neighbor and an expert on Cheverly. This was the reason I contacted her. She didn't disappoint. We sold our house for full asking price and had three offers in three days.”
“I was scheduled to be deployed with my military unit when our house was being put on the market. Therefore, my wife and I needed a realtor whom I could trust in my absence. Susan was recommended to us by a family friend and far exceeded that criteria. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and best of all, patient. Our house was under contract in less than a month and sold for the full asking price! I look forward to recommending Susan to anyone looking for a reputable, respected, and trustworthy real estate agent.”
“Susan did a great job.”
“Susan is terrific. She knows the area and the market and guided us through the process like a boss.”
“Susan's experience in and knowledge of our local market was very important, as was her website and online informational resources. She got back to us right away after our initial contact. She always answered questions thoroughly and honestly. She never encouraged us to do anything unethical. She respected our goals and helped us price the house to sell quickly (it did); no attempt to increase her commission by pricing too high. She initially said her goal was to get an offer in ten days and we got an offer after nine days. She gave us good advice about staging and took great pictures. Always responsive. Calm.”
“Susan Pruden has a reputation as a smart, straightforward agent who gets results for her clients. She did not disappoint! She offered sound suggestions for improving the property, kept us informed of every development during the sale, and offered a wealth of experience and knowledge of the local market to inform our decisions. She is professional, honest and a pleasure to work with.”
“We were just beginning to think about moving, but as our house is fairly unique in a cooperative that not all agents are familiar with, getting a buyer seemed like a long shot. When our neighbors listed their home (very similar or ours) with Susan, they had high confidence in her. We decided that if they could do it, we would try. Within days, in December, Susan found a buyer who offered their asking price, and the sale went smoothly. We were sold on Susan, and excited to work with her. Susan was right on top of all the above aspects of our sale, and kept us informed and reassured through the whole process. Susan demonstrated the ability to get results while staying on friendly and open terms with all parties involved. Her availability and affability brought out the best in everyone. Susan referred to her broker at points along the way, and other agents on her team. We had the impression that her outstanding service to us was backed up by a strong company. At our first meeting with Susan, we knew that it would be fun to work with her. Then, thanks to her expertise, she guided us to our strongest offer, and the sale went smoothly. She made our conversations with our buyers clear, friendly, and professional. The same was true for our contact with the housing coop staff, and our appraiser, and our settlement attorney's staff. Even after closing, she stayed in touch, reassuring us that out wire transfer had been made for the purchase of our new home, and that she had contact with our escrow officer for that transaction. We're still having fun!”
“Susan Pruden is an excellant real estate agent. Her marketing via the Internet was very impressive. I'm sure that's was a big factor in the quick sale of our home--for more than the asking price. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.”
“Susan is a great communicator and really made this sale super easy. She handled everything effortlessly. She is a true professional realtor.”
“The information on Susan's webpage made a big impact on our choice to reach out to her. The positive reviews from her previous clients were so impressive, and it was very clear that she knew Cheverly very, very well. We also truly appreciated our initial meeting with her - she was patient, thorough, and clear about what the entire process would look like and made us feel very comfortable about the experience we would have with her as we went through the home buying process for the first time. Susan made the home buying process easy and fun! She kept us in the loop every step of the way and quickly gained our complete trust. Not only was Susan an incredible resource to us given her years of experience in the real estate business and her seemingly endless knowledge of Cheverly, but every other person she recommended to us (lender, inspector, settlement office, etc.) was equally as wonderful, knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy. Susan gave us a great education into real estate and home buying along the way, and always made us feel like we had her full attention, even though she doubtless had many other clients (buyers and sellers) that she was working with. She also guided us through the negotiation process while allowing us to make the decisions that we were most comfortable with. We can't imagine having had a smoother, more enjoyable experience buying our first home, and we are so grateful to have connected with Susan!”
“Susan Pruden is a an amazing resource. She knows our area as well as anyone could and she is tapped in to great resources for all the things that come with buying a home. She is also patient and great with kids. I'd use her again, but I hope I don't have to. We like our house and want to stay in it. If you want someone who is engaged in the process and always ready to help, you want Susan Pruden.”
“Susan really was great to work with. Her knowledge of the market and selling/negotiating strategies were invaluable. She provided spot-on recommendations and was always very clear and prompt with communication. As real estate shopping has shifted more and more to the internet, Susan was very much in-tune with what it takes to put together an appealing online listing. I received multiple compliments on the photos she took for my listing, and I believe they were a key factor in securing two full price offers just 3 days after going on the market! I would not hesitate to recommend Susan to anyone looking to buy/sell.”
“This deal had several places where it could have fallen apart and Susan kept it together. The listing agent and the sellers were both not detail oriented and did things that they shouldn't have done (agreeing to open the pool before closing according to the home inspection agreement and then deciding that they didn't want to). Susan came up with options that worked for us both and kept things moving forward.”
“We met Susan Pruden in 2010 and engaged her to assist us to purchase the property in Cheverly. When the time came to sell the property in 2015 we had no hesitation in engaging Susan again. Susan has dealt in the area for many years, her integrity and understanding of the market is impeccable. Being based in Australia, we were heavily reliant on Susan to assist us in preparing the property for sale, get all documentation in place and to communicate progress and feedback to us. With Real Estate laws, processes and structures so different to what we are used to, Susan walked us through each stage so we had a full understanding of where we were at. Again working with time differences, Susan was fielding calls, sending emails and working out of normal business hours during the sale process. Our reliance on Susan was total, and such was our confidence in her integrity that we nominated her to act on our behalf as Power of Attorney at the settlement. Despite so many moving parts with us not being in the U.S., Susan oversaw the entire sale seamlessly. I have no hesitation recommending Susan's services for anyone buying or selling a property in the area, Susan went above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome for us, which she achieved through professionalism, efficiency and strong negotiating skills.”
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