Alison Shutt
| TITLE: | Sales Associate |
| E-MAIL: | alison.shutt@wfp.com |
| WEBSITE: | www.wfp.com/alisonshutt |
| DIRECT: | 301-219-7671 |
| E-MAIL: | alison.shutt@wfp.com |
Testimonials:
I really enjoyed working with the Meg and Alison team! They made my first time buying so much easier and understandable, and they did it on such a quick turnaround. I’m incredibly grateful for their expertise!
Lydia R.
Carl and I want to thank you and your team for all of your hard work on the sale of our house. Your willingness to handle the details of getting the house ready for sale made it possible for us to move first and sell later. We are thrilled that you negotiated a great price for us and that the sale was completed in less than two months from the time we moved out.
Working with you was a great experience; thank you again for everything.
Sue and Carl
Meg and Alison provided seamless and complementary skills in staging, marketing, and selling our house quickly. They were responsive and made the entire process understandable and easy.
Seller in North Potomac
Meg and Alison were outstanding professionals with whom to work. They were organized, timely and incredibly knowledgeable. We never expected the process of selling our home to be so easy and to go so smoothly.
Seller in Potomac, MD
We used Meg and Allison to sell our Potomac house. Their experience and expertise were invaluable. Because of their advice, we listed the house much earlier than we initially planned and sold in one day for a price far greater then we expected.
Robert S.
There are so many options when choosing a relator. We couldn’t have made a better choice than to work with Meg and Alison. We cannot emphasize enough how impressed we were with their professionalism, expertise, and dedication. We have relocated several times, and this has been by far our smoothest and best home-selling experience. They had an in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market. Their research on comps was very thorough. They listened closely to our needs and had exceptional communication. They were always prompt in responding and kept us closely updated on next steps. Meg and Alison were friendly and approachable and a pleasure to work with. Their entire team from the stager to the back-office staff were professional, quick to respond, and provided great support. Meg and Alison made the home-selling process easy, efficient, and very successful with multiple offers over asking. They are truly gems in the real estate industry.
Lisa O.
Meg and Alison are our exclusive go-to sources for buying or selling any real estate in Maryland. We are active real estate professionals who have used their services for both small and large transactions. We can recommend them without hesitation to represent any Buyer or Seller. Their representation and dedication are 100% regardless of the size of the transaction.
Sellers in Potomac and Buyers in Olney
Our home search and buying experience with Alison couldn’t have been better, especially considering the housing market circumstances of the DMV area throughout 2021-2022: Supply was low, interest rates and prices were up, and homes were receiving multiple offers well over asking price. As first-time homebuyers, this environment made us anxious that maybe we wouldn’t be able to find a home that checked most of our boxes and was in our desired location. Alison helped us navigate all of these hurdles, and we ended up buying a home that we love in a neighborhood we love. One of the things we most appreciated about working with Alison during this unique time for home-buying was that she worked at our pace, understood what we were looking for and where our desired location was, and stayed patient and confident as we toured dozens of homes over the course of several months. When it came time to make an offer, Alison moved quickly and professionally to make sure we had all of our ducks in a row and that we didn’t miss any deadlines, and she was always a reliable and efficient liaison between us and the seller’s team whenever we had questions. For all the reasons above, we highly recommend working with Alison and Meg & Alison’s Team!
Buyers in Kensington, MD
We worked with Meg, Alison, Kit, and Richard. Fantastic team – thoughtful, diligent, responsive. They were essential in helping us find our home. I would highly recommend working with them.
Stephen Hartley & Nazaneen Homaifar
Buyers in Bethesda
Wow, can't say enough about what a great experience we had with Alison and her whole team. Buying a house is extremely stressful and something that you can't make a quick decision on. I am so thankful to have such a caring, patient team to help us with our purchase. They never once made us feel pressured or second-guessed any of our decisions. Alison showed us home after home, morning, noon, and evening, and was just as friendly and amazing the whole way through. It was also extremely helpful to have such a knowledgeable team to work with. She had extensive knowledge about the pricing market, building codes, and a lot of other things that would have scared us as first-time buyers. Absolutely love the home we ended up with and are so very thankful to Alison, Meg, and the rest of their team. A million thanks from us.
Buyers in Potomac
The Meg & Alison Team recently listed and sold my home in Rockville. The preparations were meticulous, the research of comps very thorough, and the collaboration between them and me was very inclusive. They presented their strategy and the data to back it up and proceeded with the listing. Their thoroughness and knowledge of the market and the neighborhood led to multiple offers being received and the sale of the home at a price considerably higher than listed. I highly recommend working with the Meg and Alison Team and their associates. The entire process was easy, efficient, very transparent, and very successful.
Rick M.
Rockville, MD
Meg, Alison, and Kit, their operations manager, were wonderful to work with. They supported me from beginning to end in selling my mom's house. The team made a daunting task doable by helping me navigate the entire process. Plus, if I could not meet a vendor at my mom's house, they would meet them and let them in to my mom's house. I so appreciated them going over and beyond. Additionally, the repertoire of vendors was incredibly helpful. It was important for me to find a buyer that would appreciate the special community of my mom's cul-de-sac and that of the neighborhood. And they made that happen. The team is synchronized, professional, and knowledgeable. All this yielded an excellent offer for my mom's house. I am most appreciative of all three of them and would not hesitate to work with them again.
M. Matheus
I can't say enough about the superior service and knowledge that Meg, Alison, and their team bring to the table. When we decided to sell our house, it was emotional, as we had lived and raised our family there for over 20 years. The amount of work to get it pulled together to show was a weight I was carrying for years. Meg and Alison knew all the right people to help me get it ready, knew when I needed a hug or a tissue, and were my eyes and ears when I couldn't be there. It looked beautiful for our showings... over 150 in five days! We were very successfully under contract with a wonderful new family in under a week. I literally could not have done it without their guidance. I am forever grateful to them and their team for making a difficult change easy and successful.
Kelly S.
There is no way we could have gotten our house ready for sale in such a short period of time without the help of Meg and Alison. They provided recommendations on what to update and had a team of professionals that pulled it all together in no time and at a more-than-reasonable rate. We are often out of town for long periods of time, and they were always available to be our eyes and ears on the ground when we could not be there. Once it was ready to go, Meg and Alison guided us through price and comps, advertised our listing, and had over 150 showings in five days. We were able to get multiple qualified offers and were under contract in less than a week. It all went according to plan, and we are so pleased with how it turned out! We cannot thank them and their team enough!
Ari S.
We always turn to Meg and Alison for our real estate transactions. They are both very knowledgeable of the Washington, DC, area and work hard to help us find exactly what we need. We highly recommend them.
Buyers and Sellers in Potomac
Alison is great! We cannot say enough good things about Alison and her team. We had some problems during the process for some reasons (nothing related to Alison). Alison has always been so supportive and she helped us survive through this stressful market!
Buyer in Clarksville, MD
From the time we met with them to list the property, through the actual sale, they were ethical, professional and just a great team to work with.
Sellers in Gaithersburg, MD
My family's experience with Meg Percesepe and her team is beyond the 5-stars mark. Meg had intimate knowledge of the area, prevailing prices, and past and immediate sales in the area. Her experience fed strong confidence in us. The process was very smooth. Her team kept us informed regularly. Often she counseled on courses of action that helped us make decisions. It paid off!!! I cannot recommend enough working with her and the team. Their professional credentials are impeccable, and they are very kind, courteous, and pleasant individuals.
Sharon Cooley and Agri Verrija
How delighted I am to write of the outstanding real estate service I've had with Meg Percesepe and Alison Shutt of Washington Fine Properties. They handled the sale of my home with perfection, from listing to closing and all the steps in between. Supported by Kit in the office and Barbara for staging, and all the contractors they knew and trusted, their communication and teamwork were exemplary. Their immediate responses to multiple e-mails and phone calls and close work with my out-of-town sons highlighted their collaborative energy. Their kind and sensitive understanding of my personal situation and their keen market savvy enabled them to craft a clever plan that brought multiple offers and a contract above the asking price within a week of the listing. You could not ask for a more wonderful real estate experience that what I had with Meg and Alison. They have earned my utmost respect and deep gratitude.
Seller in Potomac, MD
I would highly recommend the Meg and Alison team with Washington Fine Properties. I had a very successful house sale in the middle of the pandemic. Despite the challenges of COVID, Meg and Alison developed appropriate protocols and were still able to maintain their ability to market my property better than I could’ve expected. From advice on minor improvements and decluttering to staging, my house looked like it just went under a makeover by one of those design shows. Meg and Alison were tenacious, had a ton of contacts to get my townhouse in tip-top shape, and were great at negotiating on my behalf. I was comfortable working with them from our introduction. Thank you ladies!
Seller in Potomac, MD
My husband and I can't recommend working with Meg and Alison enough! Their professionalism, strong communication, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail are truly appreciated. When we decided to sell our condo in Washington, DC, and move to Potomac, MD, to purchase a house with additional space, both Meg and Alison were extremely knowledgeable in guiding us through the process. The sale of our condo and purchase of our new home were during a highly competitive market. They were both patient and provided us with sound advice as we navigated through the experience. They are both very pleasant to work with, and we would absolutely work with them again! If you're seeking knowledgeable and savvy agents to work with you in the DC, Northern Virginia, and/or Maryland markets, we highly recommend partnering with this hardworking team!
Seller in Kalorama, DC, and Buyer in Potomac, MD
Meg and Alison were wonderful to work with. They both know the area cold and know the market. Meg and Alison helped us to sell our house BEFORE it was even listed on MLS. Although we have no plans to move again (at least for a long time), I would not hesitate to use Meg and Alison again and would strongly recommend them to others who are either selling or buying a home.
Seller in Potomac and Buyer in Gaithersburg
Meg and Alison are consummate professionals that have the highest degree of skill and expertise. In addition, they go above and beyond the normal level of service. We were selling our home remotely and they handled so many details in a timely and responsive manner which made the process and managing the inevitable curve balls as smooth as possible.Their network of contractors and contacts also added tremendous value to the process. Also, their buyer network allowed us to sell the home before going to market at our desired price. In addition, they are also backed by a top-notch operations manager, Kit, who was a tremendous help in managing the sales process. On a personal side, they were a joy to work with. They are the complete package and everything you could wish for and expect in a realtor team. If you are selling or buying a home, I highly recommend the Meg and Alison team.
Potomac, MD, Seller
We hired Meg and Alison to sell our home in early April, 2020, right as Montgomery County was shutting down due to COVID-19. As we were entering uncharted territory due to the pandemic, Meg and Alison were honest and realistic with us during the process. No one knew what to expect. How do you sell a house when the entire area is under strict "stay-at-home" orders? Working remotely with their excellent stager, Barbara, we prepared our house for sale and literally left town for 2 weeks. Meg and Alison crafted a strict plan for showing our home: anyone who entered our home needed to be vetted and serious about buying, would be required to wear a face mask, gloves and shoe coverings, and no more than 3 people could enter our home at a time. Our listing went live on a Friday, and 4 days later Meg and Alison presented to us *6* offers to purchase our home. We were amazed! They carefully reviewed the offers and presented them to us (via email and a conference call) and created an easy-to-review chart that detailed each buyers' offers, financial details, escalation clauses, contingencies, etc... We selected the contract that was $11k over list price with minimal contingencies and closed without any issue a few weeks later. If anyone in the Rockville / Potomac area needs to sell their home, we urge you to give Meg and Alison a call. They are professional, detailed-oriented, skilled negotiators who have access to an amazing pipeline of buyers that other agents don't have. You will not be disappointed!
Pauline and Andy Griffith
Memphis, TN
We had the pleasure of working with Alison Shutt on the purchase of our new home in Potomac, MD. She is an extremely knowledgeable person in the home-buying process and guided us through the entire process. She is great in negotiating, and we highly recommend the team of Meg and Alison for any transaction in the real estate business. Even though she works with multiple clients, we got her undivided attention at all times. We took quite a bit of time (around 4 months) to find the correct property, and Alison was patient with us throughout, without pushing us. She will definitely be an asset in your team if you choose her as your agent.
Buyer in Potomac, MD
What would you call a dream come true trying to sell your home in the challenging world of Covid-19? We didn't have to, but really wanted to sell, and begin to downsize our 6200 + sq. ft. home. Meg and Alison arranged to stage the house perfectly. Their pricing advice was right on. They used art and science to pick the very right time to put our home on the market. We listed the house on a Saturday, we had a contract on Thursday for our asking price, and had wonderful buyers who will love our home as much as we do fifteen days later, with thirty more days to pack up and move out. They were more than responsive, worked fabulously with the buyer's agent, and quickly and amicably worked through any wrinkles during the selling and closing process. I hope that we will be in our new, smaller home for a long time, but we would be crazy to use anyone other than the Meg & Alison team. Thanks ladies!!
Seller in Potomac, MD
Our neighbor sold her home through Meg and Allison and she raved about them. We were not disappointed! From our initial meeting we felt our needs and goals were understood and thoroughly addressed. Even though we had a medical need just a week before our open house, the delay did not throw off this team. Staging, pricing and eventual multiple offers were expertly, thoughtfully and kindly managed. We greatly appreciate the care, attention and wise advice we received from Meg and Allison.
Seller in Bethesda
While some realtors might promise the moon, we interviewed Meg and Alison who were honest and realistic about the expectations of selling price and incredibly responsive to our needs. It is clear that you not only get 2 great realtors for the price of one, but their Administrative Assistant is incredibly knowledgeable and hands-on. We have no reservations in highly recommending them. They had great advice about how to maximize value and expedite a sale. The house sold quickly and above asking price. Meg and Alison were incredibly responsive and quickly available whenever we had questions. The whole sales process went through without a hitch.
Seller, Chevy Chase, MD
It’s this simple: If you wish to buy or sell a home in Potomac, MD, you need to go through Meg and her A+ team @ Washington Fine Properties. She and her team sold my home on first open house at nearly $40k over asking price.
Seller in Potomac, MD
We were able to sell our home very quickly due to the knowledge and expertise of Meg and her team. She gave us great advice as to what we should do to prepare our house for sale, including having the house staged. During the contract negotiation, Meg was able to negotiate favorable terms because of her expertise and negotiation skills. She provided ongoing advice and guidance during the entire process. Finalizing the sale was very stressful given the coronavirus and the closure of non-essential businesses and a stay-at-home order. Meg was more than understanding and responsive when I contacted her (definitely too often!), expressing my concerns. In addition to being totally professional, she is a wonderful person to work with. I highly recommend Meg and her team to anyone wanting to sell or buy a home.
Seller in Potomac, MD
From the good guidance on how to fix up what was necessary and to stage our home for good sale prospects to the always timely updates and responsiveness and finally to also getting us a sale in a challenging time of year, we were very pleased with Meg and Alison's support. They are super professional in everything they do but have a good personal touch and flexibility to respond to needs we had and perspectives we sought. And of course they helped us get a sale!
Seller, Potomac, MD
Meg and Alison are the best. This is the 5th real estate transaction we have done with them. They know the Potomac area neighborhoods very well. They also know the buyers and they know how to best manage even the most difficult aspects of the negotiations or the bumps in the road that can occur along the way. Their marketing plans are strong and their staging and design ideas were very helpful. Additionally they are very well connected to a variety of people to help with the process—from contractors and painters to attorneys and lenders. They are truly a one-stop shop for anything and everything you would need. You couldn’t find a better pair of people to help with a real estate transaction than Meg and Alison.
Potomac, MD, Sellers and Buyers
Meg and Alison did an outstanding job on the recent listing and sale of our home in Potomac, MD. I was initially impressed with their local market knowledge and their base of experience in real estate. True to form, they put together a solid marketing plan (with the assistance of a great team in the WFP offices), provided extensive data on comparables to set a successful pricing strategy, and finally provided good counsel during the negotiations with the buyer. Through it all, they were a real pleasure to work with and could give a good course on how effective teams should function. Meg and Alison are the best realtor team we have dealt over several moves across the U.S.
Seller in Potomac, MD
I have worked with realtors across the U.S. on multiple occasions. I can easily say that Meg and Alison are the best realtors I've worked with. Their understanding of the local market, sensible approach to pricing, solid experience in negotiations all contribute to their success. I am aware of market trends where some say realtors' service can be disintermediated by web-based solutions. Anyone who has bought and sold a few homes will recognize the shortcomings to this approach as there are often critical times in negotiations or strategizing on how to list a home when there is no substitute for sound judgement and experience in buying and selling homes. My experience with Meg and Alison proved this point on more than one occasion. On top of it all, they are a real pleasure to work with and function as a great team.
Seller in Potomac, MD
I can't say enough about this team. Meg and Alison helped me sell my rental townhouse in Potomac. I don't live in Maryland any longer, so I was unable to be present for most of the challenging tasks that arise in the process of getting a house ready to put on the market and sell it. They were professional at every step along the way and always kept me informed. When necessary, they provided excellent advice with the benefit of their many years of experience. I have no hesitation recommending them to anyone looking to sell a home.
Richard Shapiro
Working with Meg and Alison made my buying and selling process feel effortless and smooth. They quickly familiarized themselves with the neighborhood I was interested in and when we eventually found that perfect place for me, they prepared me so that I could compete, if needed, with multiple offers. Because of their foresight, I did indeed get the property I dreamed of. From then on, they answered my calls immediately, kept me informed every step of the way, had a wonderful designer, Barbara, stage my home to sell, and I had a contract in a week. Now I am living happily ever after.
Seller and Buyer in Montgomery County
Meg and Alison are the consummate professional team. They invest time in getting to know their clients and certainly understood our priorities when we decided to sell our home. We were expecting to be overwhelmed with getting our house on the market. However, Meg and Alison took great care in walking us through the process and assisting with all the details. Meg and Alison’s years of experience and overall knowledge of the Potomac/Rockville market resulted in getting a contract on our house within a couple of days at list price! Their entire team was a pleasure to work with, and we give them our highest recommendation.
Sellers in Rockville
Meg Percesepe and Alison Shutt lead a highly professional, very efficient team and are a pleasure to work with. The sale of our house in Bannockburn Estates, Bethesda, was very fast (55 days from the signing of the Listing Agreement to Settlement) and everything ran smoothly during the entire process. One of their many strengths is their ability to provide connections to excellent outside help (a contractor for home repairs, a firm that gives advice on donations of furniture and removes unwanted items, specific instructions for arrangements to discontinue utilities service, etc.). An outstanding performance.
Seller in Bethesda
Meg and Alison are the dream team. Our home sale and closing was flawless. They are consummate professionals. Meg and Alison are extremely knowledgeable on the local market. They are honest, hardworking, and reliable. You won't be disappointed!
Seller in Potomac, MD
Meg and Alison exceeded our high expectations in listing our home, and we highly recommend them. They entered a less than desirable situation in which the house had already been listed for a year with another agent, had gone to contract but not closing, and was in a slow market for upper bracket homes. With the Meg/Alison team, we received a contract and closed within three months. The combination of their professionalism (punctuality, command of process and market, effective communication, candor, etc.), positive attitudes, and geniality brought the listing/sale to a smooth and successful close.
Seller in Avenel, Potomac, MD
They did a first rate job from start to finish. They provided sound advice and responded quickly to our needs. We have already recommended them to a friend.
Seller in Potomac, MD
We recently purchased a home and we are so grateful to Meg and Alison for all of their help. They are responsive, quickly picked up on which items were most important to us (so they were able to perfectly tailor their lists of suggested homes for us), always available whenever we wanted to tour a house, offered sage advice, and helped us through every aspect of the purchase (including post-sale matters like recommending great contractors). I have already recommended Meg and Alison to many of my friends, and would absolutely recommend them to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home.
Buyers in Potomac
Meg and Alison are professional, organized and delightful to be with. We bought and sold homes with Meg and Alison, and both experiences were very successful.
Seller in Silver Spring/Buyer in Potomac
Meg and Alison are the definition of amazing teamwork. They helped me with selling my Mom's home and then purchasing my first home. They are extremely knowledgeable about the market and what they are doing. As a seller, there are things you don't necessarily want (but need) to hear about the property you are selling; throughout the process Meg and Alison handled these times with the perfect balance of sensitivity and assertiveness. During the house-hunting process for my new home, I was sure I was driving them crazy as I struggled to figure out what I was looking for and where I was hoping to find it. Having champagne taste while looking for a home on a budget was quite frustrating for me. Sure enough, with not even two months before settlement on the property we were selling, they found exactly what I was looking for, even though I wasn't entirely sure what I was searching for. Meg and Alison were both readily available to answer any questions I had throughout the process, and they had Kit behind the scenes in their office who is also a godsend, she made sure I had all the necessary resources and important dates relevant to our contracts so that everything went off without a hitch. When it came down to negotiating with both the sale and the purchase, Meg and Alison are a force to be reckoned with. The buyers for our property ran into a hiccup with their loan, which could have caused some MAJOR inconveniences and delays, but not when you have the Meg and Alison Team on your side! Best Decision Ever.
Seller in Bethesda/Buyer in Rockville
Meg and Alison are a terrific team. They are exactly what we were looking for in a realtor — integrity, honesty, courtesy, professionalism and firm but gentle suggestions. They were simply amazing at every step in the sales process from preparing the home to staging to presentation — always ready to provide additional advice and help. Our house sold in a few days for over asking price. Meg and Alison stuck with us through the contract and closing process — no request was too much for them. IF you want the very best team to guide you through this process you could not do better than Meg and Alison. They are outstanding!
Seller in Potomac
Meg and Alison are a professional team. They’re knowledgeable, responsive and resourceful. If you are looking for full-service agents to help you sell your house, then I’d recommend them. They understand the ins and outs of real estate transactions, which is important because challenges can and do arise. They hired a great stager to help us de-clutter and they were able to recommend a painter who painted a few rooms quickly and well. And most importantly, they tapped into their network and found us a qualified buyer.
Sellers in Potomac
Meg and Allison, and their entire team, were fabulous to work with from start to finish. They are highly knowledgeable regarding the area, worked with us in advance of listing our home to ensure we put our best foot forward (including staging), and worked to get us the best possible offer. They assisted us in finding a rental property, and when we are ready to purchase again, we will use them for that transaction as well. We would recommend them without reservation for all real estate needs.
Sellers in Potomac
We had a great experience with Meg and Alison during our house search. First, they know the Potomac area better than any other realtors out there and were able to get us access to listings before they hit the market. Additionally, they are so knowledgeable about the market, which they demonstrated by providing us with expert guidance as we bought (and won) our house in a very competitive market. Finally, they taught us so much about houses and real estate in general as we purchased our first real home, and their advice and recommendations have continued even past closing. They have been so kind to us and even volunteered to help handle our toddler during a long day of house-hunting when we were unable to find a sitter. I highly recommend Meg and Alison, and am confident that if you use them, you will not be disappointed!
Buyer in Potomac
We initially asked to talk to Meg and Alison about the sale of our house because they had sold the identical house across the street, but we didn’t really know what to expect. From the initial walk-through of our house and their subsequent presentation, however, we were impressed by their knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and cordiality. This favorable impression was only reinforced by their work after we signed a private listing agreement. They were astute in recommending a price and thoughtful about cost-effective improvements to enhance marketability. The staging services they arranged were first-rate. When we got an offer, they handled all aspects of the negotiation skillfully, especially the all-important negotiation after the home inspection. Throughout, they answered our questions quickly and helpfully. We were so impressed by their professionalism (and the flawless support work at the Potomac office of Washington Fine Properties) that, although we had intended to use a discount buyer’s agent for our purchase of a condominium, we instead engaged Meg and Alison for that too, and our experience was the same: excellence in every aspect of the transaction. In sum, we highly recommend the Meg and Alison Team.
Seller in North Bethesda
With more 16 moves in our family's history, we have seen a little bit of everything that the real estate market has to offer. Meg and Alison provided a truly exceptional experience, with a marketing approach that brought us a contract our first day on the market and a closing in less than 30 days. They were responsive, informed and really have their finger on the pulse of our complicated Montgomery County market. From great staging and exceptional photography to even providing a weekend assist when we accidentally locked ourselves out of our house, we felt like we have just experienced the best of what the real estate profession has to offer. While my family's next adventure will take us out of the DC area, I will always be ready to provide a glowing recommendation of their excellent work.
Faith P.
Seller in Glen Park
I had a very positive experience working with Meg and Allison during the process of selling my house. They are very professional and knowledgeable and responded quickly to all my inquiries. Additionally, they were able to recommend various contractors, and the photographer they used took fabulous pictures. My house listed on a Friday, and by the following Tuesday, we had a signed contract for the asking price. It was a pleasure working with both Alison and Meg, and I would definitely recommend them.
Potomac Seller
Alison & Meg were fantastic throughout the entire process — from my first visit to see the house through the offer submission/acceptance process, through financial close. They have deep knowledge of the area that I bought into, the real estate market, and the financing process. They were quick to find solutions to issues that inevitably arose. They kept the process moving quickly and were always well-poised and highly professional. They helped make it as effortless as possible for me. I wholeheartedly recommend them both!
Rockville Buyer
We have engaged Meg and Alison in two separate home sales. The first was (2013,) selling my parents home, a very unique property, 19,000 square feet that other realtors said would take at least a year to sell and would be difficult pricewise. Meg and Alison took on the engagement and sold it in less than 90 days for $250,000 more than others would even put it on the market. Most recently (June 2017) they sold our Maryland home the second day it was on multiple listing and for more than the asking price. Meg and Alison are professionals, experts in the local market and creative in how they market your home to maximize the exposure to potential buyers. They are there throughout the sales process to make sure there is a smooth and successful transaction. I would not hesitate in recommending "The Meg and Alison Team" — they get the job done fast and with an eye towards maximizing your sales price.
North Potomac Sellers
We selected Meg and Alison to manage the sale of our house based on their great reputations and on their demonstrated success in our neighborhood. Even given the above, we were blown away by how fantastic they were. From initial consultation, through staging, marketing, and contract selection, all the way to closing, Meg, Alison, and their fantastic team of experts (with special mention of Kit Lunceford as their operations officer) performed with skill, nuance, and subtle flair. Their marketing and pricing recommendations directly led to the house going under contract within three days with multiple offers well above list price. We strongly recommend that you trust and cherish this team.
Seller in Potomac
As first-time home buyers, we did not know anything. Alison took a great amount of time over a few months showing us houses, educating us each visit on various things for which to look and keeping us up-to-date on the current market. She updated us weekly on new listings and was always available to answer any questions we had. She was there at every step in the closing process and continues to be a resource with her vast number of contacts. Alison is endlessly knowledgeable, and I can't imagine having a better home-buying experience.
First Time Home Buyers in Potomac
We had the good fortune to work with Meg and Alison to sell a home and we could not be happier about our choice to have them represent us. To say they are masterful is an understatement. It quickly became clear that we were in remarkable hands throughout the selling process.
What wowed us? 1. They listen. During the first steps in preparing the house for sale they were keen listeners when it came to what we were willing to do—and not do—to prep the home. They worked with us to suggest high-impact changes, and some of those came at a minimal cost. Their advice was spot-on. 2. Their timing. Setting a terrific date to list our home and hold an open house made all the difference. We had one contract hours into the listing and 5 in total to review in just a few short days. 3. They educated us. We did not pick a price for our listing randomly. TOGETHER they showed us comps, and we compared home for home—time-of-year sold and valuable differences. We knew we were making an informed decision when we set the cost and we felt in control of this important stage. 4. They are compassionate. Selling this family home was emotional for us—and they navigated this with care and heart. 5. Their team. Their office manager Kit was incredible—willing to pick up a plant, light bulb or anything we needed that popped up. She made closing out utilities easier by giving us phone numbers as well as other to-dos that could have held up closing if not done. She is a valued member of their team, and together they have great synergy. Tim, their stager (which is part of their service and not an added fee) has clean, elegant taste and a very talented eye. He made our home look like a model home, and it presented fantastically because of him. He even helped us pick paint colors for our painter—and boy was he right about how it would look! 6. They know their stuff. Meg and Alison are so knowledgeable about the market, comps, timing, presentation and—and this is a big one—negotiations. They understand the art of this critical part of the process. 7. Communication. I was continually amazed at the high level of communication—and class—of this team. Calls were returned quickly with desired information—texts answered and emails replied to. They were so accessible and so responsive. Honestly I don't think they could have been more responsive if we had been family! From start to finish—we were taken care of like family.
Seller in Gaithersburg
Meg and Alison are a great team. They are very experienced, knowledgeable and responsive, but these are things that one would expect from a team with their many years of experience. What really sets them apart are the qualities that you don't necessarily find on a resume. The transaction they helped me with was more complicated than most, and we all knew that from the start. What I didn't anticipate is how consistently calm, supportive and genuinely kind they both would be. They are not just smart, they're savvy; they're not just ready, they're one step ahead of the game, and they always show up when you need them. If you want your real estate deal to be as pleasant and efficient as possible, choose Meg and Alison. When the going gets tough, you'll be so glad you did.
Dawn, DC-area resident
Meg and Alison are pros — after working with them we also consider them friends. They know the market, were helpful and supportive — we highly recommend them. They are both pleasant, responsive and knowledgeable — they assist in making an emotional experience, doable, and they also have names of people to stage, fix up and do whatever is needed to get you through the sales process. Top notch.
Susie and Larry Wolk
Sellers in Potomac, MD
We interviewed several brokers, including some who had extensive experience in our area. From the time we began working with Meg and Alison they demonstrated their fine judgement in every major aspect of the preparation for and sale of our home. We had not anticipated the level of complexity we faced with moving across the country and had to vacate our Maryland home in order to take possession of our new home in California. They worked as a team and were professional, extremely thorough, and receptive to our needs and the steps needed to successful market our house. Ultimately their negotiating skills were put to the test, and they knew how to advance from the marketing to the contract process with exceptional ability. In addition, we had a remote closing, and they were confronted with unanticipated complications that they faced and handled beautifully. We cannot commend them highly enough; they were a pleasure to deal with and were exceptionally able. We were very pleased with the outcome.
Sellers in Rockville, MD
Have worked with Alison and Meg on three occasions and always enjoy the experience. They are both excellent. They found two homes and sold one for me.
Buyer in Potomac/Seller & Buyer in Gaithersburg, MD
Meg and Alison of WFP went above and beyond. We used them both for the sale of our home as well as purchasing our new home. They always made us feel like we were their only clients and were always immediately responsive and available. No stone was left unturned throughout the whole process. Selling and buying a house can be stressful, and we always felt we were in capable hands and were completely confident that everything would be taken care of with no issues. We would recommend them without hesitation.
Sellers in Potomac/Buyers in Rockville
We recently asked Meg and Alison to help us buy a house we had already found! Having them as realtors some years ago spoiled us for anyone else. They thought of everything and ended up selling our house at a depressed house-selling time for over a million dollars!
The house we wanted was brand-new. They arranged for their home inspector to look at the home, and he came up with a list of repairs that surprised us. We had not seen any of the boo-boos. On top of the needed repairs before we bought, he made us feel so comfortable in our decision by pointing out all the good qualities. With Meg accompanying him throughout this examination, we felt so comfortable that we were making a good decision.
At least one of them stuck with us throughout all the paper signing and often questioned the realtor to be sure we were well taken care of. I cannot express how valuable their expertise was to us. We felt so comfortable throughout the process. We now are in our brand-new home and know that we made the right decision. Being somewhat elderly, it was wonderful to once again have someone else take care of us. I cannot tell you how expert the two of them are!
Buyers in Silver Spring
My husband and I interviewed Meg Percesepe and Alison Shutt of Washington Fine Properties and felt very comfortable hiring them as our listing agents for the sale of our house in Spring 2016. We chose Meg and Alison based on their professionalism, sincerity, experience and their very successful history as realtors in Potomac and the surrounding areas. We have no regrets. Meg and Alison’s market analysis was honest and accurate. They gave us good suggestions on making minor improvements and decluttering our house. They used a first-class stager and photographer to show the quality of our house. We received a contract within 24 hours after our first open house. Once the home inspection was complete, Meg and Alison continued to guide us through the rest of the process until closing. They were always available to answer our questions and are true experts in every aspect of the home-selling business. Meg and Alison provided outstanding service from start to finish. We highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for an experienced and pleasant-to-work-with agent.
Sellers in Potomac, MD
I'd been looking on and off for a new house for many months when I met Meg and Alison at an open house and was impressed by their overall quality. I contacted them afterward, and it was the best decision I made. At our first meeting they proved to be experts, and great to work with. In the first listings they showed us, we found the house we loved near Potomac and were ready buy. Meg and Alison guided us through the entire process: initial walk-through, valuation, offer price, home inspection, and, in our case, detailed negotiations, ensuring the seller made necessary fixes and with money back to us. Further and equally amazing, Meg and Alison referred us to a mortgage lender who, while involving many details from the lender, resulted in the best and lowest 30-year fixed rate you can imagine. Meg and Alison saw us through closing, and we now have a splendid home, in a great deal. As a Seller, Meg and Alison then helped me sell my previous property. They recommended specific upgrades, which cost some money up front, but once again they proved right. They knew the market, they knew the quality needed to show, and the best asking price. So that on the first day of listing, even before the open house, we had one offer, and at the open house we had two offers. As a result, the property sold immediately and for slightly above the asking price. I cannot recommend Meg and Alison highly enough. They are experts, knowledgeable, professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. Simply the best.
Rockville Seller/N. Potomac Buyer
Meg and Alison were very helpful in assessing value of home and suggesting improvements to increase sale price and likelihood of a quick sale. My home sold the first day it was shown for above asking price. They were very supportive during this process.
Potomac Seller
Meg and Alison were terrific! From our first meeting, they impressed us with their professionalism and expertise. They walked us through their marketing plan and developed an excellent brochure as we got ready to list with them. We received two offers within the first 24 hours, and Meg successfully counseled us to a fully ratified contact before the end of the second day - at a price that exceeded our list price. Leading up to this happy ending, Meg and Alison were always available to us for questions and recommendations. We strongly would recommend Meg and Alison to anyone looking for a successful, hard-working team to sell their home.
Sellers in Rockville, Maryland
We wholeheartedly endorse Meg Percesepe and Alison Shutt. They were so knowledgeable, caring, and persistent in helping us sell my Dad’s home in Damascus. There were more twists, turns, and bumps than we could imagine, and Meg and Alison nimbly guided us and advocated for us the whole time. I called them my “off-road” realtors, because they got us where we needed to go regardless of the obstacles. Plus they were so nice, and fun to work with to boot. I will absolutely recommend them to anyone in the area that needs strong, creative, and timely help in selling their property.
Maury Wyckoff on behalf of Jim Wyckoff
I would highly recommend Meg and Alison who work as a team, with whom I had the good fortune of listing my home in Potomac, MD, in mid-October 2015. I never felt that I had a question that took long to get answered; and being a team – one or the other got back to me very quickly. They had the house staged beautifully, gave me some great ideas to enhance the beauty of the home, without overspending; had a wonderful photographer; held at least 3 open houses; gave me feedback from the open houses, which eventually resulted in two contracts – one being a great back-up, at a time of year where real estate sales are usually very slow. They communicated well with the other agents involved and remained involved right through the sales process. I am happy to speak to any potential home buyer or seller.
I wish the two of them all the best in their business.
Eleanor S.
Alison and Meg were spectacular at every step of the deal; I highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell their home. They truly know and understand the market and helped guide me throughout the process. Highly recommend!
Kathleen McCue
Bethesda, Maryland
Meg and Alison were wonderful to work with on selling our contemporary house in Potomac, Maryland. They helped us: set the right asking price; decide what changes should be made to help show the house at its best, and then prepared attractive promotional materials. As a result of their efforts, the house sold within 3 weeks of being listed and went for 98% of the asking price. Since we had already moved out of Maryland, Meg and Alison made certain that all of the pre-closing activities were scheduled and completed on time. In every way Meg and Alison make a great team.
Andy Fishel & Jan Pottker
Potomac, Maryland
We challenged Meg and Alison with a very aggressive schedule to put the house on the market quickly. Thanks to their advice, great list of contractors and an amazing stager, we made our goal. And it all paid off - the house was under contract within six days (with three other offers). Meg and Alison continued to provide great advice and counsel throughout the process until the transaction was completed. We would highly recommend Meg and Alison for their expertise and friendship to anyone looking to sell or buy.
John and Kris Whittaker
Potomac, Maryland
One showing in March with 2+ feet of snow on the ground. One week until a contract was signed. Contract price was within one percent of our asking price. It can't get any better than that. Meg and Alison know their profession, their neighborhoods and their market. Everything about their efforts was first-class and top-notch. And we were residing almost 800 miles away in Alabama. They made it all so easy for us. I can't thank them enough. This team MUST be on your interview list. You won't need to interview anyone else.
Hugh Thompson and Sharon Cleary
Potomac, Maryland
Meg and Alison are top-notch professionals. They know the local market intimately and what the buyers are looking for in curb and interior presentation. They are a great team and work closely with you on timing, pricing, interior/exterior presentation, and all of the complex process issues — documentation, disclosures, negotiations, contract language, and closing. I highly recommend this team to anyone — buying or selling — in Montgomery County!
Robert Dufek
Potomac, MD
When getting ready to sell our home in Potomac, we were looking for a professional who was knowledgeable about the Potomac real estate market, vested in the community and easy to work with. The Meg & Alison Team fit our needs perfectly. The depth and breadth of their experience in the Potomac community and with the school system is unsurpassed, and they covered all the bases in getting our house on the market — to include using a professional photographer and stager to enhance the best qualities of our home and ensure that it looked beautiful. They provided great feedback after each showing and guided us until the day of closing. Alison and Meg sold our home quickly and for a great price — a result we were not expecting in a tough market. It was a pleasure working with them!
Bill and Kshama Hughes
Potomac, Maryland
I just wanted to share with you my experience in working with Meg and Alison on the sale of my own home. Being in the mortgage business for almost 30 years, I work daily with real estate professionals and these two stand out from the crowd. I found them to be a dynamic team who possessed a very strong knowledge of the marketplace and were able to set very realistic expectations for me as a seller. I feel that their temperament made them a pleasure to work with during an extremely stressful time and made the sale of my home a great experience. They were able to obtain a fair price in a short period of time and allowed me to move forward in my life! As I am sure you know, you are fortunate to have them on your team.
All the best,
Sondra Shemer,
Vice President, Embrace Home Loans
My December calendar page has a note on Monday, the 29th:
“Closing; 1 PM” That event came and went, a check was deposited in our bank account—and we woke up the following day with a huge sense of peace and the delightful feeling that our retirement had truly begun.
Behind those short words on the calendar lies a much longer story; the principal characters in that story are Meg Percecepe and Alison Shutt.
Over a year ago we asked a good friend, Michael O’Halloran, to visit our home (where he had played as a boy!) and to help us decide its relative worth. Michael’s experience as a property assessor as well as his knowledge of the area gave us confidence that he would be able to help us begin the daunting process of selling our home. Michael agreed with us that the property at 14820 Kelley Farm Drive, with a 250-year-old house, aging pool, rental house, large work shop, barn and pastures, was not going to be easy to sell. It simply isn’t every home buyer’s “cup of tea.” He suggested a price range that would be reasonable in the current market and then immediately suggested that we ask Washington Fine Properties to represent us. He was very clear that we should ask Meg Percecepe and Alison Shutt to handle the sale. He knew of their success in the sale of a home on Esworthy Road which was somewhat comparable as well as knowing their reputation from many previous sales.
Soon enough we met with Alison and Meg and began the very successful adventure of marketing and selling our home of 21 years. Both of my brothers and my father were in sales and so I know a bit of what having the right people for the job can mean. What constantly impressed us about Meg and Alison was that they were always extremely professional while at the same time were personal, caring and thoughtful of us, our family and our needs. Their enthusiasm for our home and its unique qualities came through consistently. There was never a single occasion when anyone came to view the property when either one of them or both were not present. They were with us when Tim (also a superb addition to the team that made this sale happen) came to stage the home, they took excellent care of every Open House event and simply made us feel that they were entirely on our side in preparing this home for the market and making it shine. When we sat down (in shock I might add!) to review not one but three offers, their guidance and advice were invaluable. Meg was with us on that day as Alison was away—but in the ensuing days and the ups and downs of the ever-changing closing date, both were seconds away by phone or email to advise and encourage us. To know that we had experienced professionals to walk us through all the paperwork, the responses to various requests and to prod a slow buyer without being hostile in any way made this adventure truly a remarkable experience.
We owe the fact that our home sold after only seven short months on the market, exactly at our asking price, to these two amazing Realtors. I had originally anticipated two long years or more on the market and that we would eventually sell well below our original asking price. Their response to that expectation was: “If that happens, we aren’t doing our job.” And—they proved their remark to be the absolute truth. They know how to sell a home—and do what it takes to make that happen. I have already recommended Meg and Alison to two acquaintances who have asked me about them and will continue to do so in the future. As an additional blessing in all of this, both my husband and I feel that we have gained two very good friends.
Elaine and Fred Balsam
It is with the greatest of pleasure that I write this recommendation for Alison Shutt and Meg Percesepe of Washington Fine Properties for their invaluable knowledge, attention to detail and overall outstanding service. We recently closed on an investment property in Silver Spring, and they were there to guide us through the complete process from the very beginning. They gave us the insight to choose the best location, the experience to find the optimal building, and the abilities to complete the process and allow us to close quickly and with minimal issues. They are an invaluable resource for all things real estate. We have become reliant on their sage advice to get things done and done correctly.
Our relationship with Alison and Meg began when we moved to Maryland from New Jersey and started looking for homes in the area. We were assigned a real estate agent through the relocation company that handled our move. Although this was not Alison or Meg, we met them as they represented the owners of a home we had interest in. Ultimately, we chose to purchase another home in the neighborhood (through no fault of Alison or Meg) but kept in contact with them due to their clear expertise of homes in our community. This was demonstrated by their ability to stage homes to look “perfect” for showings. They know their buyers, and this translates to that “perfect “ setup.” As we started popping in on their listings, sometimes just to say hello, we noticed something in the potential buyers viewing their listings — they were all enamored of the way the homes looked. This seems to explain the multiple offers for most of their listings. That appeal doesn’t come easily as we learned. It comes from careful planning and execution. From landscaping to appliances, they leave no stone unturned, and that translates to offers. We realized that should the need arise, we would definitely want them to represent us and to help us in any real estate needs we had.
That need came when we decided to invest in real estate to improve our cash flow for the impending arrival of our son and the need to offset the loss of some of my wife’s income. Ultimately the search led us to recently closing on a condominium in Silver Spring. Everything about the condominium was what we expected. We are hoping to finalize a lease very soon and we certainly owe the minimal amount of hassle and headache to Alison and Meg.
To say that we appreciate Alison and Meg is certainly an understatement. We trust them. We value their knowledge. We understand their analysis of the situation because of their ability to convey it to us concisely and clearly. Ultimately, what says the most about them is that when we have any real estate needs in the future, we will absolutely turn to them and only Alison and Meg.
David Kuo and Susan Song
I am writing to thank you for your outstanding work in helping us with the sale of our house on Gregerscroft Road. From the beginning and throughout the process, you both were highly professional and responsive. From the advice regarding pricing to the staging of the house for sale, the photographs for the brochure and web tour, the contract negotiations and documentation, and through the closing process, your work was truly excellent. We enjoyed working with you and appreciate the exceptional service.
Sellers
Country Place, Potomac, MD
In the fall of 2013, my husband and I found a house that we wanted to purchase in Annapolis, MD. The contract had a contingency that we needed to have our house on the market within 7 days! We interviewed several agents in the area, but Meg and Alison were the ones we chose. They were the most professional in their approach and had an amazing marketing plan they shared with us on how best to market our property from day one to the closing. They were wonderful in setting up the photo shoot quickly, and they staged the house beautifully. Within three weeks, our house sold, at a price that everyone was happy with. Meg and Alison made it happen for us!
If you are considering using them, please do. They are wonderful to work with and are very professional every step of the way.
Mike and Deborah Kalas
In the Spring of 2012 Alison Shutt and Meg Percesepe of Washingon Fine Properties, LLC, sold our home in Potomac, MD, within 30 days of listing and very much within the price requested by the seller. Their suggestions for staging the home and photography were outstanding. With any suggestions came their offer of help with necessary personnel. They both gave generously of time and effort. They worked diligently with the seller and the buyer's agent to see that everyone felt the deal was a win/win. It was a delight to work with both.
J B Perkins
Dear Mr. Anderson:
My wife and I sold our house of 26 years. We did not think the process would be difficult; put it on the market, someone buys it, and we close.
But the closing process included what seemed to be endless excuses and delays by the lender. We had eight months invested in this sale and the idea we would have to start over was beginning to seem most likely. Numerous disconnected parties, managing an overflow of business, resulted in many contract extensions. The process seemed out of control.
Meg Percesepe and Alison Shutt made it their mission to get our deal closed. Both of these professionals took the extra time and effort to deal with all the outstanding issues while providing
us with sound advice. The end result is that we closed yesterday. I am absolutely certain that without Meg and Alison's professionalism, we would be either still living in a hotel, or starting the long process over again. We thank them both for stepping up.
Sincerely,
John May
Formally of Potomac, MD
My husband and I just sold our home of 26 years. We learned a lot during the eight-month process between making the decision to sell and signing documents at settlement.
When I say, "learned a lot," you might guess that I lean toward the disquieting, "It is not like it used to be." The stress of navigating this surprise world was ameliorated by our agent team of Meg Percesepe and Alison Shutt. Their leadership helped us show our house to its very best advantage; their patient explanations about what to expect helped us understand the vagaries of the real estate market; their periodic detailed presentations helped us understand the decisions we needed to make; and their calm, caring demeanor guided us over emotional times. I would not want to go through this process without them.
Meg and Alison, I thank you for helping us. Professionally, and personally, you are exceptional women.
Warm regards,
Ann May