Issue 12 2019

26 CORPORATE VISION / Success Stories 2019 , Oct19121 Moving Into Success Washington DC is a hub of success for anyone looking tomake their name in a variety of arenas. Perhaps most famous as the home of theWhite House and the President of the United States of America, Washington DC is also home to one of the city’s most influential women in real estate; Fleur Howgill. Having cultivated a reputation of reliability since joining TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, we take a closer look at Fleur’s story of success. A compact city on the Potomac River, Washington DC is unlike any other place in America. The city is characterised by daunting structures and monuments of neoclassicism, such as the iconic White House, Capitol Hill, Supreme Court, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. However, far removed from the madding world of politics, in downtown Washington DC are the offices of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Based there in the downtown office is Fleur Howgill, one of the most influential women to work in real estate across the District of Columbia, and the states of Maryland and Virginia. Beginning her journey in England, Fleur was responsible for handling high-end properties across the United Kingdom. Whether it be central London luxury, serene coastal tranquillity, or beautiful equestrian properties, Fleur’s portfolio included some of the most sought-after spaces in the United Kingdom. Following her incredible success at home, Fleur decided to push herself and joined the Washington DC downtown office of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in 2011. Having now amassed almost twenty years’ experience specialising in houses of all shapes and sizes, Fleur has shone in her role at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Not simply renowned for being a world-famous auction house, Sotheby’s expertise also stretches to selling high-end realty across the globe. With nine offices strategically located in the Greater Washington DC area, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty cover Washington, Virginia and Maryland. Realtors working in the United States are actually self-employed and work under a brand name. Licensed to practice in all three states, Fleur’s work for TTR Sotheby’s International Realty means always looking after clients to the highest possible standard whilst delivering on all aspects of buying and selling homes. There isn’t a property too big or small for Fleur to work with. Despite her experience and expertise in working with luxury high-end properties, this realtor works with everything from studio condominiums to large mansions that command multi-million-dollar fees. Having sold more than 150 properties, Fleur’s ability to work with any property is just a small testament to her firmly-established reputation as Washington’s foremost real estate agent. It isn’t just her work with a variety of properties either, as Fleur’s expertise and ability to be inclusive includes her work with any client, no matter where they are in their walk of life. Whether putting that first tentative step on the property ladder, or a seasoned veteran of the real estate market, Fleur makes her clients feel informed and involved at every step of the process. Not content to work with domestic clients either, this realtor works alongside international clients seeking to make the move to America’s capital. Working alongside only one other agent as part of her team at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Fleur’s plans are for expansion in the future. Upcoming projects exude excitement for her and any potential clients, including a Virginia collection of architecturally unique and custom-designed homes boasting more than 8500 square ft. As with any benefits, there are often challenges, and living around Washington DC is no different. Political unrest and uncertainty around the world has caused fluctuations in the stock market, and is putting off some potential buyers. In spite of that, mortgage rates are continuing to fall and enticing some people back in to the buying process. For Fleur, staying ahead of these market movements is paramount to delivering the best possible customer service, no matter the type of property they are seeking. Fleur’s expertise extends well beyond the standard quality of service expected from a realtor. Personable, experienced, hard- working and excelling in every area, Fleur takes a great amount of pride in her work, and rightly so. Rather than selling a property to a client, she works to find the right property for the client instead of wasting time on properties that don’t fit the criteria. Travelling across three states for her work, Fleur’s flexibility is another asset that contributes to her remarkable success. Able to work across such a large geographical area, the amount of properties that Fleur can show her clients becomes three times as extensive and helps them get the house they want. Emotional intelligence is an often-underappreciated skill, but Fleur has it in abundance and uses it to great effect. Her guidance throughout the buying or selling process is steady, caring and solution-oriented, especially useful when moving on from a house in which so many memories have been cultivated. In the melting pot of Washington’s culture, Fleur’s vivacious character and strong client focus mark her out as one of the city’s best businesswomen, not just realtors. Always willing to go the extra mile in ensuring a fast and smooth transaction, Fleur Howgill takes the pain out of moving and replaces it with burgeoning excitement for a new chapter in life. Company: TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Contact: Fleur Howgill Website: www.fleurhowgill.com