About Ken Taylor & Luxury Real Estate
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I am glad that you have chosen me to be your
Washington DC real estate agent. I know that through the course of our transaction
we will have spent many hours together. I promise that I will
treat you with respect, honesty and an unparalleled professionalism.
I ask that my clients reciprocate and treat me with the same so that
our process of buying a new luxury apartment or home will be as pleasant as possible. I look forward
to working with you.
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I understand that any real estate transaction can be
stressful. It is for this reason that I have created a real estate office in Washington DC
equipped with not only the latest technology but also the best people.
I have a team of five very capable staff members who will enjoy serving
you:
- Realtor Associate +
- Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator
- One Administrative Assistant
- Office Assistant
- General Contractor - Carpenter - Drywall - Painting - Repairs
My office is never empty and there is always someone
there to take your call.
Neighborhood Knowledge of Washington DC: I recently negotiated a contract with a broker
who did not know the area. My knowledge of the neighborhood proved to
be valuable and I persuaded the buyer to pay an additional $50,000 to
the seller. Always choose an agent who specializes in your neighborhood
- I am that agent!
Part of any successful real estate
transaction is cooperation among real estate agents. While some agents
make the process of selling and buying difficult, I do not. I cooperate
with agents because it is in the interest of the client! This philosophy
has earned me a great deal of respect in the Washington DC real estate community and
I have been able to build one of the strongest "Networks" in the area.
Sellers: I will keep you informed through every step of the process!
Once we have decided on a marketing strategy, you can be assured that
your luxury property will receive the utmost attention from our excellent marketing
team. Print Media: Advertise your property on a regular basis in the
following publications: Washington Post, Washington Blade, Washington
Post Business Section, Intowner and City Paper.
Design and mailout "Just Listed"
and "Open House" cards to our proprietary list of neighbors and "Move
Up" neighborhoods in order to give your property the most exposure.
The Internet/E-Marketing: The Internet is one of our most powerful and
effective tools. Not only will your property be proudly profiled on
my Exclusive Listing Page, it will also be displayed on the Weichert
homepage and featured in the Multiple Listing Page, making it accessible
to thousands of prospective buyers 24 hours a day.
We will prepare a marketing brochure
highlighting your homes most dramatic features and characteristics.
Open Houses are to be
scheduled as often as needed to sell the property. Normally, open houses
are done twice a month for the first two months. After our planned open
houses, we will have a meeting to discuss possible marketing strategies.
An important
aspect of the marketing process includes marketing your property to
all the Brokers and Agents at a "Brokers' Open House." This includes
providing all visitors with informational packets highlighting the homes
best features, including financing options.
If allowed, a "For
Sale" sign will be displayed in front of your home. Statistically, almost
90% of calls coming into the office are from signs -having a sign on
your property dramatically increases our chances of selling your home!
- I love to negotiate - I will specialize in getting you the highest
price possible.
- 20+ years experience.
- I have a degree in finance, which I hope will guide you through
the complicated world of financial planning.
- Utilizing my working legal training and "Broker" experience, I will
work, if necessary, with Attorneys to make all parties happy.
- I will be in constant communication with you through a weekly or
bi-weekly progress reports.
- I am a problem solver. Please have confidence that I will close
your deal.
- VERY IMPORTANT: I have a sense of humor.
- I have a reputation of cooperating with fellow agents. While other
agents make a transaction difficult - I DO NOT.
- Areas of expertise: Residential Sales, Commercial Sales, Project
Sales, Renovations/Remodeling, Permits, Zoning, Codes, Condominium
conversions and tenant relocation, Foreclosures
- The number one reason for hiring me: Insurance. You will know that
from the beginning to the end of your transaction you will be in safe
hands and your interests will always be protected - you will be able
to sleep at night!
"We have sold and purchased a number of properties
in the Washington area over the last twenty-plus years, and we've worked
with a number of good real estate people. We believe Ken Taylor is in
a class by himself.
"We met Ken in 1989 when he was selling a group of properties that included
our current home. If it hadn't been for Ken, the deal would never have
occurred. He constructively addressed every concern we had, and negotiated
between us and the seller so that both parties felt that a fair bargain
had been achieved. Ken so impressed us that we asked him to handle the
sale of our condo. Even in a "down market, we were happy with the result.
Just as importantly, he made the sale virtually painless for us.
"Because of these early dealings, we've recommended Ken to a number
of friends. He has helped sell condos for some of our friends, and he
has also acted as a buyer's agent for some others. Everyone was uniformly
impressed with his work. We still get acknowledgments from these friends
for having recommended Ken.
"We continue to work with Ken whenever we think about entering into
a realestate investment. He has advised us on the purchase and sale
of a vacation property and on potential investment purchases in the
Washington area. We certainly would not venture into any real estate
transaction without having Ken acting on our behalf."
Linda & Michael Frame, Purchasers
"I have worked with Ken on a number of real estate
transactions over the years, and I can tell you there is no one like
him in the business. Ken has an unusually keen sense of the real estate
market here in Washington and knows when and how to act to secure the
best arrangement for his clients. I've been involved in some very complicated
real estate transactions that most agents would walk away from, but
Ken did an excellent job of guiding me through the process from start
to finish. His patience, good-humored style made even the most difficult
items go smoothly. I would highly recommend Ken to anyone needing real
estate services in Washington Š heÕs a real pro."
Rhett Workman, Attorney
"Working in the tough, competitive world of Washington
real estate development, I value professionalism, honesty, and results,
and that is why I am so pleased to have had Ken Taylor represent my
company from its inception. Ken's knowledge and experience have been
instrumental to our success."
David B. Lett, CEO, Empire Video
"Ken Taylor has assisted Sidewalk Development Advisors,
LLC and JW Properties, LLC on several deals in Washington, DC. Although
KenÕs stated role is that of a residential broker, Ken actually understands
the dynamics of the deal. His thoughts and contributions on project
positioning, design, timing and exit economics are extremely helpful.
Further, he understands urban and mixed-use products and how they fit
into the neighborhoods.
"Thank you for taking us through the sale process
quickly and easily. You knew the difference between selling a 'home'
and selling a 'house.' Ours was both, and we know we were in good hands."
Marilyn Groves, Attorney
"Ken Taylor has a thorough grasp of the nuances of
the DC real estate market. Ken and his team understand the needs and
requirements of the real estate Developers and have been very effective
in identifying and creating opportunities for Walnut Street Development
to further our company's growth."
Robert R. Montagne Jr., CEO, Walnut Street
Development
"For the last 12 years, Mr. Taylor has been our
real estate agent, and assisted us with several purchases and sales
of properties in the Dupont Circle area. We've found that Mr. Taylor
and his staff have a keen sense of the value of a property and its potential.
Thay have always answered numerous questions, regardless of how trivial,
and have guided us through purchases and sales so that they proceed
without difficulty. For these reasons and others, we've been going back
to them for our real estate needs and will continue to do so in the
future. We high recommend him and his staff."
Dennis Cozzens & Al Zervas, Purchasers &
Sellers
2001 & 2000 Chairman of the Board Elite Award
Winner of National Sales Award
For achieving over $10million in settled sales, marketed and listing
sold or 60 transactions.
Weichert, Realtor
1999, 1998, 1997 Chairman of the Board Club Award
Winner of National Sales Award
For achieving over $6.5million in settled sales and listings sold or
36 transactions.
Weichert, Realtor
1995 Executive's Club Award
Winner of National Sales Award
For achieving $2million in settled sales and listings sold or transactions.
Weichert, Realtors
1993 Residential Sales Multi-Million Dollar Club Award
Washington, DC Association of Realtor, Inc.
1992 & 1990 Multi-Million Dollar Residential Sales &
Listings Club Award
Top Producer Life Member
Washington, DC Association of Realtor, Inc.
1992 President's Circle Award
The Prudential Preferred Properties
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