Warren Buffett once said, “It is only when the tide goes out do we see who has been swimming naked.” Never has this been more apparent in the Real Estate industry than it is today. Between the years of 2002 and 2005, a record number of licenses were issued, with prospects drawn by the boom in unsustainably fast rising real estate values. Many of these licensees continued to practice with minimal training and education expecting the easy times to continue. Unfortunately, thousands of hardworking buyers and seller were ultimately left holding the bag.
Today’s market requires a completely different level of commitment to achieve success. We must remain highly informed on current market trends and industry law, we must continuously challenge ourselves to achieve higher levels of knowledge, and we must make a total commitment to dedicate ourselves to helping our clients achieve their goals.
I created The Spahr Group in 2005 after many years of planning and preparation. I spent many hours dreaming of building a team that would make a positive difference in the local Real Estate marketplace. I was fortunate to enjoy a level of success in the private sector that has afforded my the opportunity to make the dream a reality. In my years in the corporate world as well as in real estate, there seemed to be a distinct disconnect between the service people expect and the service that they receive. It would be naïve to suggest that there are no Realtors or real estate companies out there delivering exceptional services – in fact our community is fortunate to have quite a few good Real Estate companies and Realtors delivering exceptional services. But it is also a fact that we as a community are a nationally leading market with a dynamic and growing population that requires our industry to adapt and continue to grow and evolve alongside it. And I believe there is always opportunity for a company dedicated to delivering first-class service to make a difference in the marketplace. Our goal is to deliver a highly-informed and dedicated solution to our clients that will produce both results and a smile!
The Real Estate marketplace has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. We have seen an unprecedented rise in home prices and the internet has empowered buyers and sellers like never before. Buyers now have the ability to search for homes through the MLS system, Sellers have the ability to obtain unlimited information on home prices, and Agents are now able to market to more buyers and associates than ever before.
The Spahr Group understands this new paradigm and has built a World-Class system that embraces these changes and, combined with traditional tried-and-true practices, provides maximum results to our clients.
Dan became a licensed Real Esate Agent, and a member of the Ricker Realty family, in 2005 in order to pursue his passions for Real Estate and Community service. While Dan received his official Realtor designation in 2005, Dan brings over 10 years of experience in the local residential Real Estate market having built a successful Real Estate investment group with holdings throughout Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
Dan Spahr, born April 8, 1978, grew up in the Washington DC area and currently resides in the Cameron Hill community of Downtown Silver Spring with his wife Stephany Spahr. Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland in 2001 and joined his family’s manufacturing company, CCI Inc., successfully overseeing the marketing and sales division, becoming a minority owner in 2005.
While developing his business and marketing skills at the corporate level, Dan built up a successful Real Estate investment group on the side and made the decision to set out on his own full time in 2005 with the goal of delivering Innovative Real Estate Solutions to the local market. Dan currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Cameron Hill Homeowners Association and is an active member of the community.
Mission Statement
"Integrity. Knowledge. Communication. Persaverance. These are the principles by which we will build our team. By combining Strong Traditional Values, Relevant Expertise, and Leading Edge Technology, we aim to deliver superior solutions and build long-term relationships with our clients."
Enthusiasm working for you
Helping people make one of their most important decisions is a serious responsibility, but something that I enjoy doing. This enthusiasm and hard work will benefit you and help reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with real estate transactions. I will approach every transaction as if it were my only transaction.
Established Credibility
I have many years of experience and knowledge working in this industry. I currently reside in Silver Spring and have lived in the immediate area for over 25 years. We have developed a highly effective systemized approach to the Real Estate buying and selling process which helps us produce the greatest results in the least amount of time.
Personal Experience
In addition to serving my clients in a professional capacity, I have also been buying and selling real estate on a personal basis for over 10 years and have experience in both personal and investment property transactions. Whether you are looking for your first home, your dream home, and/or an investment property, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Dan Spahr, Realtor®
dan@DanSpahrSales.com
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Why Ricker Realty?
I joined Ricker Realty because of the depth and knowledge of the leadership and agents and the independence to pursue innovative solutions. Ricker Realty places a strong emphasis on training and education and provides the tools necessary to be successful. As a small company, we are able to be more nimble and innovative in our approach, especially in difficult markets. Our agents are spread throughout Montgomery and Prince Georges County and work together to achieve results. When you work with one Ricker Realty agent, you work with all of them.
How are we different?
Most agents operate as a one man show, focusing mostly on where the next sale will come from, some times at the expense of existing listings. Or they focus so much attention on one listing, that they take away critical time better spent on marketing and indirectly limit exposure to all their listings. In most cases, the agents have nothing but the best of attentions and operate this way because they know no better way.
At Ricker Realty our plan is to bring a team approach to the Real Estate marketplace. We believe strongly that to be the best, you must work with the best. Our philosophy is built around bringing together the best professionals in every area of Real Estate to provide achieve a higher level of success than would otherwise be possible. By working with a team of professionals each focused on a particular aspect of a transaction, we are able to ensure the highest level of professionalism throughout the entire transaction. This also allows Dan to focus on pursing new training, new strategies, and new ideas so that we can continually improve our services and help our clients achieve the greatest results.
How will we grow?
We are well funded and interested in long term success. This means we are able to reinvest our profits into our business, continually improving our marketing capabilities, and improving our service offerings for our clients. We believe that by focusing our resources on maximizing results for our clients, we will be rewarded by our clients desire to use our services in the future and our clients wiliness to refer us to friends and family. We enjoy working with people, we enjoy working in Real Estate, and we enjoy building relationships.
Will you work directly with Dan?
I will be intimately involved through every step of the transaction including all negotiations and closings. In addition, if there is work that needs to be done prior to a property going on the market, I will personally coordinate with and meet the contractors at your property so you don’t have to. I will also communicate with you on a weekly basis to update you on the progress of the transaction. Oh, and in case that’s not enough, I am available on my personal line 24/7 for all clients.
