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    Local knowledge: 5.0
    Process expertise: 5.0
    Responsiveness: 5.0
    Negotiation skills: 5.0
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Real estate agents (34 years experience)
Contributions:2341Screen name:garydittoMember since:11/29/2007
    • Long & Foster Realtors - Gary & Dia
    • 4650 East West Highway
    • Bethesda,MD 20814
  • (240) 200-0873
  • (240) 380-1004
  • (301) 907-6610Fax
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- Highly likely to recommend

Bought a home in 2011.

Summary:

Gary and Diana are outstanding realtors and really know the Bethesda/Kensington market. I can vouch for the Dittos' excellent service over the decades since my family has known Gary and Diana since 1998, when Gary shepherded my parents through the home-buying process for over a year until they found their dream house. In 2004, Gary helped me buy my condo in DC; in 2010, Gary, Diane, and their team helped us sell the same condo, which was not an easy feat given the market conditions. Once the condo was sold, the Dittos and Jonathan Burton patiently looked at scores and scores of houses until we found the perfect place in the Friendship Heights area of Bethesda.

I appreciate so many things about the Dittos. First, they have a real human touch, were extremely patient, and helped us reduce our stress so that we could see the situation clearly. They have big hearts. Second, Gary and Diana were always available to talk or give advice or look at a house. They have decades of experience to draw from, which gives them real perspective.

Third, they really want their clients to find the right house and are not just looking for a quick sale. We fell in love with a house in Chevy Chase, which presented very well, but Gary looked at the brickwork and could tell that the house was poorly built and had not been cared for; he and Diana also noted that the house might not work so well for a live-in relative. Basically, they saved us from making a big, expensive mistake!

In addition, they have an excellent team that can handle and advise on all of the stressful details involved in the transaction. And they have a wide net of contacts if you ever need a referral for any household task, from painting to gutter cleaning or garage door repair.

Our family enthusiastically recommends Gary and Diana Ditto!
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Sold a home in 2010.

Summary:

We first contacted Gary Ditto in July of 2010, seeking help in selling our home and finding a new residence. Gary and Diana came to our home and explained the process to us. They were both very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. We soon found a home that we really liked but the deal involved a substitute purchaser motion and we were very nervous about it as we had never heard of it before. Gary and his team researched this thoroughly, had the motion examined by an attorney, and reassured us that everything was OK. We had a successful negotiation – although the price was slightly higher than we would have liked, there wasn’t any other house that appealed to us and we have no regret. Settlement went smoothly, and we moved in in October. Gary and his team moved very fast in helping us get our previous residence ready to sell, and it was listed soon after. We had an offer as soon as it was listed, and settled at the end of November 2010. We were very happy with the way the Ditto group handled everything. In addition to their competence and knowledge of the market, every person in the group was very helpful, friendly and a pleasure to know. We have total confidence in the Ditto group and would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to buy or sell a home.More Less
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- Highly likely to recommend

Sold a home in 2010.

Summary:

Gary and Diana sold our old house in Kensington and help us buy our new house in Bethesda. Before we put house on the market they point few things we should do to make house easier to sell. We didn’t feel pressured about price nor time to sell. Buying process took longer than expected. We toured more than 100 houses and Gary and Diane were always available to come, spend time talking about the house’s positives and negatives. After over six mounts we found a new house which we love and plan to spend many happy years in it.More Less
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About Gary & Diana Ditto

Add personality to your profile! Tell the community about yourself, your home, and your profession.

GARY H. DITTO
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Sales Agent, 1977-Present.
• Distinguished Sales Associate – Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (1998).
• Masters Club – Long & Foster's Top Achievement Group (1998-2007).
• Top Twenty – Montgomery Association of Realtors (several years).
• Career sales volume approximately $500 million.
• Gary Ditto's Newsletter – Archived by the Kensington Historical Society; Awarded numerous
commendations for its contribution to the community (1984-Present).
• Licensed in both the District of Columbia and Maryland.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – OTHER

Montgomery Home Service, 1971-1977.
Owned and operated a lawn service company.

Montgomery County Public School Teacher, 1972.
Taught Social Studies at Farquhar Middle School.

The New York Times, 1968-1969.
Employed as member of the Book and Education Department.

United States Navy, 1962-1964.
Served on the USS Wasp, USS Intrepid and the USS Forrestal.

EDUCATION

American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, 1979.
American University

Masters of Social Work, 1977.
University of Maryland

Teachers Certification (K-8th Grade), 1972.
University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts – History & Economics, 1968.
University of Maryland

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Greater Capital Association of Realtors – Member of Board of Directors (1995-2000).
• Maryland Association of Realtors – Vice President (1998-2000).
• A.K. Rice Institute – Former Member and Consultant.
• Kensington Historical Society – Member of Board of Directors.
• Kensington Land Trust – Former Member of Board of Directors.
• MSI Soccer Coach (1992-2001).
• Course Marshall for the Kensington 8K Road Race (1994-Present).
• Shalem Institute – Vice President, Executive Committee Member and Member of the Board of
Directors (1980-1998).
• Community Psychiatric Clinic – Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Board
Member (1990-1995).
Specialties & Service Areas

Specialties:

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent

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