Greetings!
Thank you for visiting my site. It’s a pleasure to be able to introduce myself and tell a bit of a story.
As a service provider in an industry where, days, weeks and months of one on one, prompt and responsive, in person and electronic interactions are a process, it is critical that there is chemistry and confidence in working together. This segment helps me convey some history, character and credentials. But most importantly, hopefully sets the stage for a future connection and the possibility of me working for you, assisting you or a friend, colleague, or family member with achieving their real estate goals.
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I am a northern Virginia native, born and raised in Arlington. Like most I eventually defected to the neighboring county of Fairfax and have been here ever since. I became a local small business owner at 27 and from that became a real estate investor. At the encouragement and tutelage of my uncle, I purchased my first home at 21 years old and many, many more, including land and commercial properties for myself, by the age of 35. Thanks to exposure my uncle, real Estate was “my thing”. Friends and family encouraged me to go into general brokerage, professionally, asking if I could assist them, or to get licensed if only just do it for myself. So, in 1999 I did…..
I became a RE/MAX sales person, it was a wonderful system and powerful brand. I went not work for myself and for others. Rooted in the town of Vienna I sold 14 homes in my first year, and averaged 39 a year from there. My personal business model was to begin and remain, a sole agent operation. One on one, with powerful back of the house administrative support. I decided I enjoyed my customers so much, their family and friends, that I never wanted to be separated from the “top to bottom” service spectrum. So, I am not a team. But have a fine tuned machine of marketing, administrative and support to help with my volume.
I work with everyone, one on one. Additionally my operation is “referral only”!
I only advertise my clients home sales. 100% of my marketing is for client inventory, not for myself.
I rely on my clients and our mutual success to perpetuate my business. As a professional I enjoy what I do, and like to have fun along the way. I joke with clients and tell that by the time we are done, THEY will be the experts and wont need me any longer!
Starting as a RE/MAX agent and then Associate Broker, I achieved their highest awards and accolades. Platinum sales, Chairman of the board, RE/MAX Hall Of Fame, routinely in the top 10 Virginia sales agents. And even in the top 15 of the entire mid Atlantic region in 2003( five states and The District of Columbia) . All this said, my drive, commitment and experiences culminated into a over $60,000,000 in sales, for the year 2021, at an exact total of 60 transactions (combined buyer broker and Listing units sold) . Whew!
From new Construction, Land, development, first time buyers, investors, to downsizing to the final, last sale and purchase, I have done them all. Start to finish.
I am simply here to help with what anyone might need me!
Over the years many firms solicited my personal business, in an effort to come join their company. Some well know very popular firms. This was very enticing, however it was never a consideration until this year. I am fortunate now to work with the fastest growing firm in Virginia, a strong family based company that has emerged as a powerhouse in the industry. I have worked with their agents in the field for years and watched them grow. Samson Properties, has evolved into a dynamic client centric force, here in Northern Virginia . Giving great opportunity to is agents and associate brokers to actually do more for their clients than any other firm I know! These dynamics are amazing tools I put to use, passing savings and cutting edge technology forward to my clients.
Real Estate has been my passion for decades. I do the hard work and bring years of experience and intuition to the table. I can only hope that meeting one day and discussing your plans will allow me to work for you. I bring an honest hand shake and a smile with me, everyday!
Warm regards to all,
Dane
