Name: Leslie Wilder
Company: McEnearney Associates Inc.
Address: 4720-A Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: 703/717-6360
Fax: 703/717-5763
E-mail: info@3wilders.com
Website: www.3wilders.com
Year started: 2003
How did you get started in real estate? I was in public relations in the aviation industry for more than 10 years and decided to make a career change, so I joined my mother (30 years in real estate) and sister (15 years in real estate) who at the time had been working together for several years. We’re known as the 3wilders.
How long have you been with the current company? Since 2003
Licenses and designations: Licensed Realtor in Virginia and the District, certified residential specialist
Associations: Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors
Awards: Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club, Residential Top Producer (Northern Virginia Association of Realtors)
Greatest accomplishment in the past 12 months: $35,000,000 sales volume in 2009, the 3wilders’ best year to date, making us the top agents in McEnearney’s Arlington office
Area of specialty: Extensive knowledge of North Arlington, but additional specialty is a broad knowledge of the District and Northern Virginia markets
Highest-priced home sold: $2,200,000
Most memorable house: A penthouse condo in a historic row house in Adams Morgan with a private roof deck that has 360-degree views of the D.C. skyline and is one of the best places to watch July 4th fireworks.
Worst experience buying or selling a house: My favorite sale (the penthouse condo with the private roof deck) was also one of my most challenging and time-consuming because the seller was supposed to provide my client with building permits for the roof deck prior to settlement. This didn’t happen, so there was a $5,000 escrow held by the settlement agent until the permits were provided. Ultimately, the seller was unable to provide the permits, so we had to hire a structural engineer and an architect to confirm the integrity and structural soundness of the roof deck and have it re-permitted. The costs were deducted from the escrow and the remainder returned to the seller. It took about 18 months after settlement to clear up this matter. I learned a great deal about the D.C. permitting process, and it reconfirmed the importance of being patient and persistent and of obtaining a strong escrow when dealing with issues like this.
Age: 43
Family: Carol Wilder (mother-partner), Tracy Wilder (sister-partner)
Pets: 2 dogs, Abbie and Callie
Education: Master’s degree in journalism and public affairs from American University, 1996; bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida State University, 1989
Community service: Doorways for Women and Families in Arlington, Va.
Last book read: “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert
Last movie seen: “The Blind Side”
What kind of car do you drive? Acura
Describe your personal dream house: Anything with a beautiful view, preferably mountains and water.
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