Sharon Avery's (sharonavery) Blog

In the Washington DC Metropolitan area (DC, MD, VA), the rental market is on FIRE! There are many reasons for the surge of renters in this area: new residents are relocating to the area for employment former homeowners are experiencing short sales and foreclosures and need a place to rent current...

As Realtors, we spend vast amounts of time trying to keep a deal together until it reaches the closing table.  We complete forms in a timely manner, communicate with clients regularly, and dot every i as well as cross every t. Sometimes, in spite of our best efforts, the bottom falls out of a dea...

It's time for you to buy a home in Prince George's County, Maryland.  You know it, and I know it.  Renting is a great start, but renting for years has kept you out of the home ownership arena. Home ownership provides you with a greater sense of pride and connection to the community.  You have pro...

Maybe I am guilty of watching too many episodes of House Hunters, but I think Realtors should treat all clients with the same amount of respect, regardless of the amount of money they have in their budgets. I live in the Washington Metropolitan area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) where the rental marke...

Your dream of owning a home may just come true.  With a little effort from you and a great Realtor (Sharon Avery of Realty Direct Inc. in Largo, Maryland), you can take steps toward getting your own home. The first step you must take is to attend "The 2012 Prince George's County Housing Fair" at ...

As a Realtor, it is important for me to be transparent and honest with my clients in every transaction.  This transparency means that I have a professional duty to give my clients information that will help them to make appropriate choices.  Full disclosure is not only the right thing to do, it's...