Considering selling? A word to the wise.

Feel free to use the comments in bold italics below in full or in part and remember: You’re not selling the building or Crystal City. Feature pertinent information on your unit stressing its important unchangeable features. The new MLS now allows 4,000 characters; up from 400, so theres no need for all those abbreviations (BR, hr, Alex, W/D, etcetera). And sometimes less is more: Your buyers are looking to buy a condo, not read a book. So just hit the highlights and avoid diluting your message with trivia. Also, buyers are assuming that everything works and a comment about your new water heater (etcetera) raises questions about what is not new; so, skip it.

Amazon and Virginia Tech are coming and the Eclipse is at the epicenter. Boeing and Raytheon have recently moved their headquarters here. The Eclipse is the newest high-rise condo in the area by about 2 decades. Construction is solid with concrete columns and floors, not to be confused with nearby newer residences that are 6 stories or less, and are stick-built despite the look of their brick exteriors. Our concrete construction is a plus for fire safety and quiet enjoyment, and it is a treasure to have a supermarket in our basement. There is a 24/7 concierge to welcome our guests and receive our packages. (Feel free to mention your favorite amenities here.)

The new Metro stop just to the south on Potomac Avenue will open soon. Be sure to notice the bus stop right across 36th Street to Crystal City. A little-known advantage: One can walk home from Reagan National Airport in about 5 minutes. Just take the airport bus to economy parking lot Stop #12 and hop over the Jersey-wall.

A few tips:

• To start, be sure to get the very best value estimate for your unit.
• Here's a link to the round number pricing idea. Many do not understand this, but it's not rocket science.
• Here are 9 critical factors in agent selection.
• Further, 12 inteviewing mistakes to avoid.
• Entering a condo garage in the MLS is a bit tricky. Here's the full scoop.
• A brief anecdotal note regarding things you have enjoyed, and why, can add personal interest to your MLS entry.
• And after you are on the market, be sure to check critical info in your MLS entry.

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