About Me

http://bethesdabuzz.com
j.skilling@verizon.net
301-385-9213 (cell)

About Josette Skilling, Realtor in Bethesda

Are you looking for the local  neighborhood expert in the Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring or Kensington areas?  Look no further and let me put my extensive knowledge and experience to work for you as your professional real estate professional, as I can help you with real estate anywhere in the local area or will be happy ask one of my associates who covers that area to help you.

I’m Josette Skilling, a full time, effective real estate consultant focused on delivering results and outstanding service for those buying or selling  homes or condos in the Montgomery County area.  I am a proud member of the Maryland Association of Realtors, The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.  This comment captures what I strive for every day:

The difference between Realtors was like night and day…
~Jeanne Reedy, walking out of a successful settlement after her home failed to sell the first time

I am committed to helping you find your dream home anywhere in Montgomery County, especially in the areas of  Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring or Kensington.   I’m a long time Maryland resident and and for those of you who know me, you know I’m a straight shooter and don’t sugar coat the advice and news you are getting.

I understand that buying or selling a home is stressful; after all, it is the biggest financial transaction most of us make in our lives. But it’s important to have a little fun along the way and being fully informed and comfortable with your decisions will make your transaction an enjoyable one. Nothing is more satisfying for me than for you to realize your dreams and that is why I enjoy the heck out of every day…

• My passion is talking about real estate, especially Montgomery County real estate, whether it’s for your home today or in the coming year or two.  Many of you say you don’t want to bother me too early in the process but believe me it’s no bother.  In fact calling me early can save you time and money by helping you make the right choices all along the way. You will not be wasting my time!  Many of my clients have plans one or two years out but they are making changes now based on our early start to their future.
• I find that my primary job is to listen.  In listening I find out what my clients need and can help them make good decisions to get to their goals. It’s not about me at all or what I’ve done in the past; what my clients really want is to get their problems solved!  Knowing the market well and being able to handle the analysis of local data really let me give my clients enough information so they price well. More than anything else I do, this is the critical step that allows all the rest of the marketing efforts to be successful.
• So I can never overstate the importance of helping people make good decisions about the most important financial transactions of their lives. In our current market it’s imperative for sellers to understand that while it’s always about location, location, location now it’s really about condition, condition, condition in almost an equal portion. With literally hundreds of choices buyers need to have your property on their #1, 2, or 3 best list. And to get there it takes a team effort.
• When sellers do their part to clean, repair, neutralize and present their property they set the stage for me to be successful at marketing to a very broad range of buyers from print advertising to a heavy Internet presence.

A home that is presented beautifully in photographs and visual tours invites buyers in! Call me today at 301-385-9213 so that we can start our journey together… 

  

Imagine Yourself Living in One of the Many Fine Neighborhoods of Maryland…

• Imagine living in your own home or condo where it’s sunny and warm all year long…. ok, well that’s not exactly true but we do have some pretty spectaular seasons!
• Imagine taking the metro to work, or dining al fresco in the downtown Bethesda or Silver Spring restaurants or enjoying musical events at worldclass venues…
• Imagine the refreshed feeling you’ll have enjoying the outdoors - biking, hiking or kayaking along the Capital Crescent Trail or on the river….
• Imagine friendly Bethesda bars and  restaurants with fabulous chefs and nightly entertainment…
• Experience shows I can help you make your Bethesda dreams a reality now, when you work with me…. You won’t have to imagine it, you’ll be living it!
• My purpose is not only to help you buy or sell your Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring or Kensington home or condo, but to build strong, lifetime relationships for all your real estate transactions!  I’m still here long after the transaction is completed and available to answer questions about local providers or how value is holding up in your neighborhood.  As a full time real estate professional, I’m not going anywhere. 

I believe:

• that today’s  home and condo market offers more choices than ever when you go to buy or sell homes or condos and navigating that inventory can be very difficult;
• that when buying or selling area homes or condos all Bethesda  real estate agents are not equal - I pride myself on high standards;
• that your home buying or selling goals are always what’s most important - not mine;
• even experienced home buyers and home sellers need real estate professionals who make the process of buying or selling a home or condo as easy as possible, especially for busy working professionals.  There is simply too much at stake;
• you need someone who can manage the many, many complicated details from staging, cleaning, pricing, marketing, negotiating, and finally settling your home;
• you deserve a professional real estate agent to focus on achieving your home buying or home selling goals in the quickest, easiest way possible when looking in the Montgomery County areas. 

My goal is for you to trust and appreciate my real estate advice and actions so much that I’ll earn your referrals for those you know planning to buy or sell a home in the Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring or Kensington area, again and again - not out of obligation, but because you truly believe your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors will benefit greatly by working with me.

While my philosophy is not common in our industry, it enables me to work to my high standards and create an environmnet of trust and frankly, it’s the way I’d  wish to be treated myself.  It makes every day a pleasure to go to work,  but don’t take my word for it, here’s what a few of my recent clients have to say about how I helped them… 

AFFILIATIONS | DESIGNATIONS | DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts in French, Florida State University
SRES, Seniors Real Estate Services
Vestry, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
Girl Scout Leader
Member of National Association of Realtors
Member of Maryland Association of Realtors
Member of Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors

Josette Skilling, Real Estate Professional
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-385-9213 (cell)
240-497-1700 (office) 

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