This Fall we had the privilege of representing two homes just steps apart in Chevy Chase - each with its own personality, its own challenges, and ultimately, its own success story. Together, these sales highlight something essential about today’s market: with the right preparation, strategic adjustments, and thoughtful staging, every home has a buyer and when the details are executed well, the results exceed expectations.
4619 Langdrum Lane
Thoughtful Preparation + Patience = The Right Buyer
This classic Chevy Chase home required a more curated approach before coming to market. Working closely with trusted partners, we created a transformation plan focused on updates with maximum impact:
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Fresh interior paint across much of the home
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Select exterior touch-ups and light landscaping
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Professional organization and move support (Be Organized By Beth)
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Staging by Tactic after the seller moved out
While the home took a bit longer to sell, it’s important to note the broader context: every active listing in the neighborhood was experiencing extended market time during this period. What matters most is the result: we secured buyers who connected deeply with the home, appreciating its warmth, character, and the thoughtful improvements made by the seller. Not every sale is about speed. Some are about finding the family who loves the home as much as the original owners did, and that’s exactly what happened at Langdrum Lane.
4615 Hunt Avenue
Strategic Refresh → Immediate Demand → $25,000 Over Asking
A few doors away, 4615 Hunt Avenue demonstrated how targeted updates can completely shift buyer perception. After receiving early private-exclusive feedback that the home felt “too traditional” or “dated,” we made several high-impact adjustments before relaunching publicly:
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Repainted the main level from pale yellow to a crisp, cooler white
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Updated kitchen counters from dark granite to trend-forward quartz
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Staged key rooms, including the living room and the primary suite
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Decluttered and refined additional spaces for a clean presentation
The difference was immediate. Once on the MLS, the home saw:
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2 open houses
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10 private showings
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A pre-inspection
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Multiple interested buyers
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A winning offer $25,000 over the asking price just 3 days after relaunching
This was a case study in understanding buyer psychology and adjusting quickly - and the results were exceptional.
What These Two Sales Show About the Chevy Chase Market
Even within the same neighborhood and the same season, every home follows its own journey. The key is a tailored strategy:
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Thoughtful prep work before launch
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Professional staging and organization
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Willingness to adjust based on real-time market feedback
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Strong agent-to-agent relationships to maximize traffic and exposure
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A three-phase Compass launch strategy (Private Exclusive → Coming Soon → MLS)
Both homes closed successfully. One through patience and positioning; the other through a fast, well-executed refresh that maximized value.
Thinking of Selling in Chevy Chase?
Our recent back-to-back sales on Langdrum Lane and Hunt Avenue offer a clear message:
With the right strategy, your home can outperform the market. If you’re considering a move in 2025, or simply want an expert’s perspective on what improvements will create maximum ROI, we’d be happy to provide a confidential home value consultation.
