Name: Steve Hawkins
Company: RE/MAX Allegiance
Address: 5695 King Centre Drive, Suite 100, Kingstowne, Va. 22315
Phone: 703/922-8500, office; 703/909-3939, direct
Fax: 703/922-8600
Web sites: www.HomeSearchWebsite.com; www.HomeSearchWebsite Listings.com
How did you get started in real estate? I sold and retired from a business I owned for more than 20 years. The last 15 years I was rated by Consumers’ Checkbook as No. 1 in all categories. My hobby at the time was trap shooting, having made the All-American team five times. Trap shooting has mainly an April through August time frame, and I was bored with nothing productive to do. A friend was telling me about several bad experiences he had with real estate agents. All my life my job had been providing service, solving problems and creating customer loyalty. So this just seemed to be a perfect new career.
How long with the current company? Three years
License and designations: Virginia real estate sales; accredited buyer representative; certified residential specialist; certified Internet professional; graduate, Realtor institute; senior housing specialist
Associations: National Association of Realtors, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
Greatest accomplishment in the past 12 months: I get a great deal of pleasure helping seniors, many of my former clients from my past, downsizing and relocating, which can be a traumatic time in their lives.
Most memorable house: It was a well-kept home in a great area of Fairfax County, with nicely appointed large rooms, mature trees, beautiful landscaping, maintenance-free, all brick and views from all windows. A gem to have listed, it was country living in the city.
Worst experience: None
What is your personal dream house? My dream home would be in a friendly, well-kept neighborhood with good schools and recreation areas. It would utilize energy-efficient equipment and have large windows for natural light and great landscaping.
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