10800 Nantucket Terrace - Kentsdale Estates - $1,595,000

Every once in a while you walk into a home where it is all done right. The colors are appealing, the furnishings are tasteful and the rooms are arranged in a fashion that reminds you of a model home. In this difficult market, sellers must put their best foot forward to make a good first impression. A home that is marketed before it is cleaned and dressed up is destined to languish on the market, and sell at a price below market.

Nantucket Terrace is part of the Kentsdale Estates community. The neighborhood is less then a mile from Potomac Village, and has the requisite "Good Schools" and convenience factor so prized by the Potomac demographic. This community is a little over 20 years old, and many of the homes are starting to get major renovations. Although the comparables of other sales in this community will not support the $1,595,000 that is being asked, one look at this home will make you forget about the comps.

Cheryl Smith of Staged Interior did a great job in staging this home. Once you see her work, you may want to call her for assistance with getting your home ready for market. You cannot believe the difference this step can make. Kudos too for the owner/agent Richard Jones who truly understands how important it is to put your best foot forward in this market.

This is the first home in a very long time I will give a perfect score. I could not have done a better job on making this home right. Do yourself a favor and go see this one. Do your buyers a favor and take them to see this home. I am sure there is a little wiggle room in the price, and this neighborhood is blue chip. It should settle in the $1.4mm range. Once the other homes really start renovations (Which they will), the improvements made to this home will easily be worth the price.

I have made this home my Potomac Secret Agent Home Of the Month

Congratulations!