John Young

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We would like to share our positive experience in working with our realtor, John Young, who managed the sale of our home, which was finalized in September 2022. From the moment we met John, we were impressed by his professional demeanor and his in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the fluctuating real estate market. Johns approach is highly ethical and collaborative. We liked that John is very active in industry associations and teaching, bringing the latest knowledge to our sale. He consulted with colleagues about various marketing aspects and, in negotiations with the buyers agents, strove for and achieved win-win solutions. John advised us regarding the preparation of our home, which required a great deal of cosmetic upgrading. We were, at first, reluctant to invest much capital, but John explained to us in detail, how the upgrades would greatly enhance the marketability of our home. Once we signed on with John, he got to work hiring the plumber, electrician, landscaper and other tradespeople to perform the necessary work under his guidance. John was also a hands-on dynamo. He took the time to choose attractive and functional appliances as well as lighting and plumbing fixtures, all while getting budget-friendly value for our investment.John developed the homes color scheme and even planned the directional focus of the recessed lighting to optimize work spaces in the kitchen. John paid in advance for the parts and labor, kept track of all the expenses and provided us with invoices prior to settlement. We invested approximately $30,000 and are convinced that we received a return of 2 times to 3 times that amount in terms of the higher price our home sold for, as well as a much quicker and smoother sale. John planned the staging, timing, and marketing of our home. It immediately received a lot of interest and in less than a week we received viable offers. John was able to assess the relative strengths and risks of each offer. With his extensive contacts and persuasive skills he managed to steer the buyer to competent lenders and settlement agents that got their functions done on time without glitches. John was in contact with us several times a week during the renovation and sales processes to discuss progress and support us in our decision making. The more we worked with John the more we trusted him, and half way through the process we trusted him completely and asked him to do what he thought best. Even after that he continued to consult with us on all aspects of the renovation, sale, and closure. John is a highly skilled negotiator and handled last minute problems that developed to get the deal closed. We have John Young to thank for the great outcome and highly recommend him based on our very positive experience.

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John's commitment to great service, excellent communication, availability and genuine integrity, with a client first mentality, is exceptional. I am a licensed real estate broker in another state. I understand the importance, responsibility and even duty that a Realtor owes to their clients. John exemplifies these values to such a great extent that when my kids said they were ready to buy their first home, I referred them to John. They loved working with him, trusted him and relied upon his expertise. He knocked the ball out of the park! I am pleased to refer him to you!

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John and his partner Jeff helped us close on a house in the middle of a crazy market. We were new homebuyers so we had a lot of questions, and John answered our questions and had recommendations for every step of the process. We were able to move at our own pace without feeling rushed or pushed to make an offer, and we were always advised about expected prices for a property along with problems or repairs that would be needed. When we found a property that seemed to check all our boxes, we were able to visit and put in an offer just 2-3 days after listing (based on John's recommendation). The offer was accepted in addition to some electrical and sewage work that came up as issues during inspections.

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We were first time home buyers in a competitive market with a VA loan. Despite the odds, John and his associate Jeff helped us find and buy our first gome within a month of looking. They were both very knowledge about the properties we looked at, the surrounding areas and how to get an offer actually accepted in this market. They also have a large team with many connections to lenders, title companies, and inspection agencies making our job really to just find the house and say we want it. We were extremely fortunate to find this team for our first home and thank everyone that helped with it!

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John found us the best home for our family of 5. We were looking to move back to NoVa, we had a limited budget, we had a home of choice contingency, and we had a narrow shopping window. Everything worked out perfectly because John is super knowledgeable. He listed our home for the exact right price, he got us three highly competitive offers above asking. We made a competitive offer on one home, and it worked out perfectly. We got just about everything we wanted, and it was because John is so experienced with the entire DC area. John is also a paperwork genius, no stone left unturned, and the process was so smooth it was barely noticeable. It is abundantly clear that John understands the home buying and selling process so well that you won't have to worry about a single thing. He is also super well connected with lenders and title companies, making the process even smoother. My kids love our new home, thanks John!

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Working with John and his associate Jeff made buying my new home a breeze. They were incredibly knowledge about the properties in area and how to actually get an offer accepted in this hot market. I couldn't have asked for a better guide through this process!

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I am over the moon happy with the sale of my old house and the purchase of my new home! John Young never let a ball drop during this process. He is meticulous, responsive, and thoughtful. Nothing gets past John! I cannot say enough good things about my experience. I highly recommend him and know he will not let you down!

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John did a great job. He dealt with an elderly relative on his home of 50 years and did a great job making sure he was happy. He answered my calls within a few hours and followed up on my request. If you want to sell your house quickly and with a professional who cares about your house John is the man for you.

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Working with John was a pleasure, he is charming and knowledgeable, clearly answered questions, and produced a photo tour that really highlighted our property-inside and outside-sold our house in 4 days.

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My wife and I used John Young and Jeff Lim-Sharpe to purchase our Silver Spring home back in 2019. They viewed 27 homes with us until we found the right one, and helped advise us as first time home buyers at every step. John and Jeff just recently helped us sell the home as well, and they were just as amazing as they were during the buying process. We felt comfortable asking questions, and John was extremely communicative throughout every step of the sales process. We never felt out of the loop and knew that our best interest was the primary goal. We cannot thank John and Jeff enough for their dedication to us, and highly recommend that you utilize them to make your buying/selling journey a breeze!