Name: Bob Young
Company: Weichert, Realtors
Address: 7200 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301/656-2500
Fax: 301/907-8572
E-mail: rly@mris.com
Web site: robertlyoung.com
Year started: 1978
How did you get started in real estate? A neighbor who was a commercial sales associate got me thinking about a career in real estate. After getting to know more about real estate sales, I knew it would be the perfect fit for my skill set and personality.
How long with the current company? 30 years
Licenses: Real estate sales in Maryland and the District
Association: Greater Capital Area Associations of Realtors
Awards: Weichert Hall of Fame
Greatest accom-plishment in the past 12 months: Keeping clients focused and successful in an ever-changing market
What is your area of specialty? Bethesda/Chevy Chase
Highest-priced home sold: $1,200,000
Most memorable house: My own, writing a contract without having seen the inside of the house.
Worst experience: A vacant listing had a broken water pipe three weeks before closing, causing the ceilings and floors to collapse and other extensive damage. We got it fixed and closed on time.
Age: 58
Family: Son and granddaughter
Pets: a dog, Emma
Education: Master of arts, American University, 1974
Community service/outside interests: JCC of Greater Washington, masters swimming
Last book read: “Saturday,” by Ian McEwan
Last movie seen: “There Will Be Blood”
What kind of car do you drive? Mercedes
What is your personal dream house? A smaller, architecturally interesting house on a spacious lot in a close-in location.
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