3305 Belleview Ave Auction
December 19, 2013
I attended the auction at noon today - I'm always curious, plus I had a number in my head that I thought it would sell for.There was a small crowd there on the front yard, maybe 20 people. When the bidding opened, no one spoke up. The auction house had set the opening bid at $100,0000, though when the first bidder spoke up, he started the bidding at $80,000.
Once it got started, it moved quickly from $80,000 to $130,000 in $10,000 increments, with several bidders. At $130,000, it stopped. It looked like it might stop there, then it started going again, inching upwards, $1,000 a bid. It moved a little slower at this point, with several bidders dropping out, then a couple of new ones joining in.
It made it into the mid $150s, and was going through the "going going...", when a new bidder jumped in. It ended up between two bidders, and the new one dropped out at $163,000.
So the highest bid was $163,000 and, with the 4% fee added on top, the final sales price was $169,520.
And the number in my head? It was $160,000, so I'm pleased that I was that close.
A lifetime Maryland resident, Susan Pruden has the ideal foundation for selling and buying homes. After 8 years working in just about every facet of the mortgage industry, and several years with her own company specializing in marketing for real estate agents, Susan got her real estate license in 1994. Susan has earned several industry awards. The CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award is based on reviews from Susan's clients and is earned by a very small percentage of agents. She has earned that coveted recognition since 2012
Two others were awarded by the Prince George's Association of REALTORS®. The Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year Award is based on a mixture of community involvement, association involvement and real estate education and designations. The other, the Distinguished Service Award, is for "exceptional meritorious service."
Susan is involved in her local community. She was named Cheverly Volunteer of the Year in 2018, even having June 25th designated "Susan Pruden Day" in the Town of Cheverly. She is also a Commissioner on the Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission and President of the Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary.
Susan Pruden has lived in Cheverly lived with her husband, Joseph, for almost 30 years.
