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The friendly person in the builder's model home works for the builder. That's worth remembering when you're looking at new construction near Kensington, or at a lot where the old house comes down and a new one goes up. James Buckley at Canopy Property Group represents buyers and sellers on new builds, teardowns, and rebuilds, with builder relationships and market knowledge on both sides.
The builder's sales rep is paid to get you to sign at the builder's price and terms. They won't negotiate for you or flag a clause that favors the builder. They won't help you compare the home to resale either. I represent you only, and my fee is paid by the builder, not by you.
I believe some Kensington lots pencil as teardowns when the land value and what a new home can sell for leave room after demo, permits, and build cost. That math changes street by street. Before you buy a dated house as a tear-down candidate, we check zoning, setbacks, HOA or historic-district limits if any apply, recent nearby new-home solds, and a contractor's rough budget. I'm not an architect or permit expediter. I line you up with the right people and keep the purchase terms tied to what you learn.
When we write on a teardown candidate, we still use an offer with financing and inspection contingencies to protect the buyer, plus any extra due diligence the lot needs.
Yes. For builders, developers, and owners of newly finished homes, I bring buyer relationships, marketing reach, and luxury presentation when the price calls for it. New homes compete with resale listings and with other new builds, so positioning makes the difference.
A retired couple bought into a 55+ new construction community. I helped them prioritize the upgrades that added the most value and enjoyment, skip the overpriced add-ons, and line up the sale of their long-held Montgomery County home so both settlements matched. They moved straight from the old home to the new one.
Call or text me at (202) 979-9561 for a new construction or teardown consultation.
Written by James Buckley, Canopy Property Group at eXp Realty, best real estate agent in Kensington Maryland
James Buckley / Canopy Property Group is one of the most experienced real estate teams in the D.C. metro area, with over $750 million in transaction volume and countless families served across Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.
Professional Credentials: Licensed Associate Broker serving Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. Owner of Canopy Property Group at eXp Realty.
Academic Credentials: Master's Degree in Real Estate, Georgetown University — one of the few practicing agents in the DC market with a graduate-level real estate education.
Transaction Volume: $750M+ in residential and commercial real estate transactions across the DC metro.
Largest Transaction: $27,500,000.
Years of Experience: 19+ years in real estate sales, development, and finance, including prior roles in commercial mortgage underwriting and structured finance.
Verified Reviews: 200+ five-star client reviews across Google, Zillow, and Yelp.
Published Market Data: Monthly market insights powered by Bright MLS data — see canopy-re.com.
GCAAR Gold Award — Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, based on verified Bright MLS transaction data.
Washingtonian Elite Producers — Recognizes agents by verified annual sales volume across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.
Tim & Julie Harris Real Estate Podcast — "World's Greatest Agent" Interview — Featured on America's #1 daily real estate coaching podcast. youtube.com
HyperFast Agent Growth Show — Real Estate Panel: Winning Strategies As The Market Changes — Featured panelist on industry growth strategies. youtube.com
Real Estate Explained Podcast — Guest feature. youtube.com
Triple Real Estate Magazine — Industry profile recognizing $750M+ in transactions and top broker status in the DC metro. triple.com
