Washington, DC metro real estate
Cheryl Ferguson is a licensed real estate professional affiliated with eXp Realty, helping Washington, DC metro sellers whose listings expired and didn't sell, and helping seniors move, downsize, and begin their next chapter with care and dignity. Clear counsel, honest assessment, and zero pressure.
Hello, I'm Cheryl Ferguson
A listing that expires after months on the market is one of the most frustrating experiences in selling a home. A senior preparing to leave the home they raised a family in is one of the most tender. I built my practice around both, because both deserve something this industry doesn't always offer: patience, straight talk, and a person who treats your situation like it matters.
My promise is simple. I'll tell you the truth about your situation, I'll plan with you rather than at you, and I'll never push you toward a decision you're not ready to make.
"The right move is the one that still feels right a year from now."
Two specialties
Both of these situations put someone at a pivot point. That's where a steady hand matters most.
An expired listing is rarely a bad home. More often it's a mismatch: a price pointed the wrong way, marketing that never reached the right buyer, or a story that went untold. I step in with fresh eyes, an honest look at what happened, and a plan built for your home and your timeline. No blame, no pressure, no promises I can't keep.
How a fresh start works
A transition later in life deserves more than a transaction. I help seniors and their families sort, downsize, and settle into a home that fits how they actually live: deciding what to keep, right-sizing the next place, and coordinating the move itself, all at a pace that feels human. Patience, respect, and a clear head for the details.
How a transition worksServing Washington, DC and the metro area: From DC's neighborhoods to the surrounding communities. If your situation involves selling, moving, or both, reach out and ask.
202.573.9817One conversation
No pressure. No obligation. Just a straight answer about your situation.
How it works
Call, email, or send the form. We talk through where things stand. No preparation needed, no paperwork required up front.
For an expired listing: a clear-eyed look at what happened and what the market says now. For a transition: a plain-language map of your options and timing.
When you decide, I handle the details and keep you informed one clear step at a time. You're never left wondering what happens next.
Questions, answered
If yours isn't here, just ask. A straight answer is the whole point of the first call.
Ask your questionAn expired listing is a home whose listing agreement ended without a sale. Listings expire for many reasons: a price that drifted from what buyers would pay, a marketing plan that ran out before the right buyer showed up, or feedback that never made it back to you. Expiration is not the end of the road. It's a chance to start over with honest information.
We talk. I listen to your story, ask a few questions, and give you a straight read on the situation. You keep all of the input, take your time, and decide what feels right. No scripts, no sign-here pressure.
The Washington, DC metro area: Washington, DC and the surrounding communities. If you're not sure whether your area counts, call anyway and ask.
It's paced for people, not for calendars. We sort at your speed, decide together what comes with you, and handle the logistics of the move, the sale, or both. The goal is a home that fits your life now, not a rushed sale.
Whenever you're ready
Reach out today, or whenever the timing is right. You'll get a real person, a real answer, and no sales pitch.