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By JOSEPH HUDSON

A successful real estate transaction involves multiple parties all working toward the same goal. The goal is “purchase the house” or “get the house sold.” It is not a confusing or vague goal. One of the most satisfying aspects of being a real estate agent is to see a client reach their goals.

What can really help a client to achieve their goal is to have a team of people seamlessly working together to help them reach the goal. The team can include, but is not limited to, a lender, a title company, a home inspector, the agents involved, and sometimes a spouse, a family member, a best friend, an estate attorney, or an appraiser. When all these parties involved are working together toward the goal, the goal can be easily achieved. “Working together” can mean:

• Recognizing that time is of the essence – returning phone calls, emails, and texts in a timely fashion.

• Blocking out time in their day to see properties, attend inspections, or finding a suitable stand in (family member or a friend) should work obligations get in the way.

• Taking the time to explain any confusing concepts more than once, and sometimes to multiple people.

• Ensuring that needed documentation and funds arrive at the desired location by the agreed upon time and date.

• Having a shared communication style that helps the others involved in the transaction to feel comfortable.

• Paying close attention to the details specified in any addenda, disclosures, or wiring instructions, etc.

There is no magic potion or wand to make a real estate transaction smooth and easy. But when many of these guidelines are followed by all parties involved in the transaction, any issues that do arise can usually be worked out. As in most exchanges in life, a little grace can go a long way. If you have more questions about achieving your real estate goals, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION

2023 ADM 000488

Name of Decedent: Morgan Stanley Norris

Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to Unknown Heirs

Crystal Rhinehart, whose address is 2017 Newton St. NE, Washington, DC 20018 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Morgan Stanley Norris who died on October 14, 2022 without a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, NW, Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before 11/05/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or to the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 11/05/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of the notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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