Realtor Profile: Eric Murtagh

The Washington Times
Friday, April 2, 2010

Name: Eric Murtagh

Company: Evers & Co. Real Estate

Address: 4400 Jenifer St. NW, Washington, DC 20015

Phone: 202/364-1700

Fax: 202/364-7170

E-mail address: ericmurtagh@mris.com

Web site: www.eversco.com

Year started: 1989

How did you get started in real estate? My initial interest was in commercial real estate. I started in residential real estate to gain experience and general knowledge and attended evening training classes in commercial. I enjoyed residential, and I never left.

How long have you been with the current company? Less than one year

Licenses and designations: Maryland and the District

Associations: Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors

Greatest accomplishment in the past 12 months: Guiding my long-term repeat clients through the recent real estate downturn.

Area of specialty? Resale business in Chevy Chase. I also enjoy working with families to build custom homes, guiding them through the complex process from their first vision to move-in day.

Highest-priced home sold: $3,200,000

Most memorable house: The restoration and ultimate sale of the historic Everett House in Forest Glen, an 1891 Queen Anne Victorian.

Worst experience buying or selling a house: Showing property and having my client lose bladder control on the back seat of my car

Age: 41

Family: Wife, parents, two brothers and a sister

Pets: Two Akitas: Hot Saki and Kajun

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration from Towson State University in 1990 and a master's degree in real estate development from Johns Hopkins University in 1995

Outside interests: Running, general fitness and real estate investment

Last book read: "The Conquerors" by Michael R. Beschloss

Last movie seen: "A Serious Man"

What kind of car do you drive? Mercedes Benz

Describe your personal dream house: A bungalow with a timber frame interior and stone fireplace