Name: Arthur Friedman
Company: Weichert Realtors
Address: 3905 National Drive, Burtonsville, MD 20866
Phone: 301/681-0444
Fax: 301/681-0443
E-MAIL: artlf@comcast.net
Year started: 1998
How did you get started in real estate? I was looking for a new career after being an outside salesman for many years.
How long with the current company? Six years
License and designation: Maryland real estate sales, seniors real estate specialist
Associations: National Association of Realtors, Maryland Association of Realtors, Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors
Greatest accomplishment in the past 12 months: Overcame a diabetic problem
Highest-priced home sold: $420,000
Most memorable house: A property that included an atrium in the middle of the house; I worked like a dog, hiring a landscaper and a handyman to paint; recarpet; and do roofwork, plumbing and gardening. We got the price the owner wanted.
Worst experience: I worked with a client for two months, found a property and signed all the correct contracts, and two days before settlement, the deal fell through due to the finance company’s poor communications.
Age: 69
Family: Married, two daughters, three grandchildren
Education: One year of college
Last book read: “Angels and Demons” by Dan Brown
Last movie seen: “Love, Actually”
What kind of car do you drive? Nissan Maxima
What is your personal dream house? A coach house, which has all the major rooms on the main floor. Ours has a full basement and an upstairs bedroom as well as a two-sided gas fireplace between the dining room and the living room. The view from the dining room and the kitchen looks out onto woods. We purchased this type of house because my wife has a back problem and finds it difficult to climb stairs. Our previous home was a large Colonial.
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