There are a lot of real estate awards out there that agents will brag about receiving. In a lot of cases, however, these accolades are not an indicator of success or expertise. Many awards are, in fact, not based on any statistical data — instead, they are something that lesser agents can just purchase!

However, there are some awards which are based strictly on statistical success or industry renown…and we recently received one of the highest accolades around! 

Each year, the Washingtonian Magazine publishes a comprehensive list of the Top Agents in the Washington DC area. This list is determined by statistical excellence — only those agents and teams who reach certain benchmarks are included on this list. The standards for who gets in shift around each year, based on the status of the housing market. Some people — particularly those who haven’t looked into the fact about COVID-19 and real estate — might assume that this means that the bar is lower for the 2020 awards. 

But the fact is, the qualifications for this year’s awards were more strenuous than ever! The team behind the award raised the criteria by 20% over prior requirements. In part, this is because the award is largely based on each team’s 2019 sales numbers, and 2019 was a very hot year for real estate in the DC area. 

Here’s a pretty incredible statistic, though: if we look at the numbers for 2020 — a year when a lot of real estate agents are floundering and scaling back — then we would have qualified for this award by May.

You might be wondering how we were able to accomplish this at a time when other agents in the area were struggling. Well, here are a few of the biggest reasons:

Homes Are Moving Quickly

The real estate market has not stopped due to COVID-19. On the contrary, people want to learn how they can sell a home fast more than ever — and similarly, many locals have decided to buy now instead of waiting.

There are a lot of half-truths and misconceptions that plague the world of real estate; a lot of the time, these are perpetuated by agents who are looking for excuses why they are unable to help people buy or sell a home. One of the worst of these misbeliefs is the myth that taking longer will let you sell for more.

In fast markets, like Washington DC’s hot neighborhoods, time is often very limited. And, at the Keri Shull Team, we understand the unique demands of this speedy market and help our clients consistently take care of their real estate needs faster, for a higher price, and with less stress than any other group!

We Focus on Education

Some home selling professionals don’t want to teach their clients anything about the process. This is because teaching someone how to buy or sell a home can take a lot of time and experience — and, frankly, most agents simply aren’t up to the task!

But we know that helping educate people on how to buy or sell a home is mutually beneficial. As an agent, working with a well-informed client is an amazing experience. And as a home owner or searcher, having an agent teach you about the process can greatly reduce the stress and help you get the best price for your home by making well-informed decisions!

We Are the Local Experts

There’s a lot more to real estate than just selling houses. When people are considering a move to Arlington VA (or any other neighborhood around here), we are there to help them learn more. This includes questions about things to do in Arlington VA; where to find condos for sale in Alexandria VA; how to decide where to live if you work in Arlington; or even just updates on the progress of Amazon’s development in National Landing and Microsoft’s new Arlington office. 

Best of all, we have gotten the chance to share this local expertise through other media outlets! Our agents have been featured on HGTV’s popular show, House Hunters, and our amazing Neighborhood Spotlights are routinely syndicated by local publications like ARLnow.com.

Working with the Best Real Estate Agent

Overall, however, the reason that we have been able to help so many people buy and sell homes is because of our agents’ dedication to you!

Our team was listed with Top Agents because we are the Top Agents — and we want to show you what that means for you. So if you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Washington DC area, contact the Keri Shull Team today! Our top agents are standing by to help walk you through the process so you can solve your real estate needs faster, for a better price, and with absolutely no hassle. 

If you’re ready to learn more, we want to invite you to join us for a free, no-pressure consultation with one of our experts. Just click here and schedule a time to meet with us, either in-person or online!