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Home. It's the most important purchase you'll ever make. As an experienced agent, I understand the difference between buying a house and finding your home. Let me show you how to make the process smooth and trouble-free.

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Yeme Mengistu-Gunn

REALTOR® | Licensed in DC
Dupont / Logan Circle
(202) 550-1239 M
(202) 387-6180 O

Your Local Real Estate Connection

Get a positive, helpful partner for buying or selling a home

Trusted resource for answers about the process

Innovative marketing strategies

Expertise about neighborhood features

Ability to target home searches

Strong negotiation skills

Support through the closing and beyond

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FEATURED PROPERTIES

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Mortgage Services

I am your partner in all aspects of the home-buying process. The Coldwell Banker® brand’s affiliations with trusted primary service providers ensure that you receive complete assistance from beginning to end. We have connections with mortgage companies across the country, featuring incredibly low rates, fantastic customer service and a fast, simple process.

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The Home Buying Process

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Before You Buy

Preparation is key when purchasing a property. From down payments and mortgage prequalification to understanding the type of home that will meet your needs and satisfy your wants, I can make sure your financial ducks are in a row and your expectations are grounded in reality when preparing to buy.

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The Search

Selecting your perfect home will require research, expert guidance and knowledge of the local market, and you'll need to consider what it is you're looking for. I can help you find the place that fits your taste, your budget, and your lifestyle. I'm a home hunter's best friend.

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Making the Purchase

So, you've found the perfect home that meets all your criteria, from a great location to just the right square footage. As your trusted agent, I will guide you through the logistical — and emotional — challenges of the purchase process, to ensure you are in a solid position before you sign on the dotted line.

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Find Out What You Can Afford

Click the button below to access a helpful loan calculator — just the tool you need to get a general idea of your home search budget. When the time is right, I can connect you with a trusted lender to begin the preapproval process — a critical first step toward making a smart, solid offer on your dream home.

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Exclusive Look

This exclusive network marketing platform allows me to share listings within the Coldwell Banker® network in three ways: Brokerage Exclusives, Sneak Peeks and Wants & Needs.

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Brokerage Exclusives

Enables me to exclusively share listings within my brokerage for a specific period of time with your consent. With Brokerage Exclusives you can receive pre-market exposure for your listing with an extended network of in-house Coldwell Banker agents prior to the MLS or public marketing.

Sneak Peeks

Allows me to share Sneak Peek listings with participating Coldwell Banker agents across the country for one business day before the listing is submitted to the MLS and publicly marketed, allowing advanced marketing to a powerful network of agents that are actively waiting for new listings.

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Wants & Needs

Allows me to promote buyers’ wants and needs within our national network to participating agents across the country, bringing more potential buyers to your home.

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make your next move the right move

Wherever your dreams take you, use the Move Meter® to help you get there. Compare locations based on living affordability, average home prices and other important factors. Try it out with whatever city you dream of moving to.

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RealVitalize® Program

When you list your home with me, I can help you make the needed improvements and repairs to prep your home for sale at no cost to you until closing, using the RealVitalize program. There are no hidden fees, interest charges or markups. Most homes using the program sell at or above list price*.

Services Available:

  • Staging
  • Appliance Purchasing & Installation
  • Cleaning
  • Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades
  • Handyman Services
  • Curb Appeal Enhancements
  • Electrical Upgrades
  • Carpentry
  • Drywall & Insulation
  • Landscaping
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Moving & Storage
  • Junk Hauling
  • Much more

*Based on Coldwell Banker property spotlight marketing plan usage data reported through May 31, 2020: On average, sellers whose agents use the plan benefit with a 1% higher sales price.

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RECENT SALES

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