Name: Carol Wilder
Company: McEnearney Associates
Address: 4720 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: 703/717-6359
Fax: 703/717-5763
E-mail: info@3wilders.com
Website: www.3wilders.com
Year started: 1980
How did you get started in real estate? While living in Bath, Maine, in the early 1970s, I was co-chairman of the real estate committee of a preservation society and served as a resource to homeowners. I was fascinated by the history and architecture of the homes in that area. I also gained experience in renovating homes, which further sparked an interest in real estate. When I moved to the D.C. area in the late 1970s, I began investing in real estate. I was fascinated by the whole process of searching for, evaluating and then owning properties. I became a licensed Realtor in 1980, and this has been my full-time profession ever since.
How long have you been with the current company? I joined McEnearney Associates in 1995 when the Arlington office opened.
Licenses and designations: Licensed Realtor in Virginia and the District
Associations: Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
Awards: NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club, NVAR residential top producer, NVAR life member
Greatest accomplishment in the past 12 months: A busy and successful year in real estate
Area of specialty: I have extensive knowledge of Northern Virginia and the District. I spent my first 12 years working primarily in the heart of Fairfax County. I am well-versed in the specialty markets of Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and the District.
Highest-priced home sold: $2,400,000
Most memorable house: A beautifully restored home in Georgetown with an interesting history
Worst experience buying or selling a house: Years ago, I had a transaction for which I represented the buyers, and they went to settlement about a month late because of tenants who had to be evicted. It was stressful and frustrating, and I learned more about tenancy than I ever expected. After 30 years in this business, I have learned that no two transactions are alike. The key word is experience, and there’s always something new to be learned. With so many changes in the market in the past five years, I was grateful to have had the prior 25 years under my belt whenever the unexpected arose.
Age: 71
Family: Two daughters - we are in business together
Pets: Two “grandpuppies” - my daughters have toy poodles that are sisters, and they are allowed to come to the office, so I see them several times a week.
Education: Attended University of Hawaii and American University
Community affiliations: Doorways for Women and Families in Arlington
Last book read: “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know” by Alexandra Horowitz
Last movie seen: “Casino Jack”
What kind of car do you drive? An Acura with a phenomenal GPS
Describe your personal dream house: One level, wide open, high ceilings and a water view
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