Donnell Williams

Talk to a lender and an agent before you start touring homes. As a Prince Georges County, MD or Charles County, MD, buyer, your first step is getting pre-approved so you know your real monthly payment, not just a price. Then ask about down payment assistance programs in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, because many first-time buyers qualify and never ask. Budget for closing costs, inspections, and moving, not just the down payment. Choose a neighborhood by commute, schools, and long-term value, and never skip the home inspection. As a Broker-Owner with 20+ years in DMV real estate, my approach is Educate to Elevate: you understand every number before you make an offer.

Price it right from day one. The first two weeks on the market bring the most buyer attention, and an overpriced listing loses that window. Before listing, fix the small repairs, declutter, and invest in professional photos, because most DMV buyers start their search online. Ask your agent for a net sheet so you know what you will take home after costs, and compare it to your next move. I am Donnell Williams Jr., Broker-Owner of DMV Prime Properties in Fort Washington, MD, and I help sellers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia build a pricing and marketing plan before the sign goes up.

I work with first-time homebuyers, move-up sellers, new construction buyers, NACA buyers, and real estate investors across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Many of my clients buy a home, later sell it, and then buy again with me, so I support people through every stage of homeownership. I also help buyers choose between resale and new construction, and I flip properties myself, so I can speak to value, repairs, and resale from an investor's view. Whatever your stage, DMV Prime Properties will give you plain answers and a clear plan.

One of my favorite transactions was helping David buy a new construction home in the DMV. We negotiated a reduced price on the home, and we also negotiated for the seller to permanently buy down his interest rate, which lowers his payment for the life of the loan. David got to watch his home being built, and we documented the entire process from start to finish. New construction has extra steps that resale buyers never see, including builder contracts, upgrade selections, construction timelines, and the final walkthrough, so I explained the numbers at each stage before anything was signed. As Broker-Owner of DMV Prime Properties in Fort Washington, MD, I help buyers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia negotiate new construction deals and stay with them from contract to closing.

I started in 2000 as a high school summer intern at Asset Realty, a Prince George's County brokerage. After college I returned as a licensed assistant, worked directly with the broker, and helped build the brokerage's REO department. That start taught me how properties are valued, repaired, and sold from every side of the transaction. Today I am the Broker-Owner of DMV Prime Properties, licensed in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, and my mission is to expand access to homeownership and long-term wealth through education.

Yes. I am a licensed real estate broker in Maryland, DC, and Virginia and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which I apply to managing each transaction from contract to close. I am a NACA registered agent, a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), and the author of The Complete Guide to Buying a Home. I also run free homebuyer workshops through DMV Prime Properties, so buyers learn the process before they commit. Call me at 301.265.3446 or visit donnellwilliams.com