Eight days. That is the median time a Kensington ZIP 20895 home spent on the market over the 12 months ending September 30, 2026 (Bright MLS). James Buckley's sellers at Canopy Property Group have a median of 7 days, with a 101.2% Sale Price / Original List Price ratio and a pre-market buyer list that builds interest before the MLS goes live.
It does not mean underpricing. It means the prep and the launch are done so buyers feel urgency in the first few days, when a listing gets the most attention and the strongest terms. My sellers come in at a median 7 days versus the ZIP's 8, and 101.2% sold-to-list versus 100.0% for 20895 overall. Speed and price usually rise together when the launch is ready.
Buyers on the other side may still want an offer with financing and inspection contingencies to protect the buyer. Strong prep and early interest give you room to choose terms instead of chasing the market down.
Metric | James Buckley / Canopy | Kensington 20895 (Bright MLS) |
|---|---|---|
Median Days on Market | 7 days | 8 days |
Sold-to-list price | 101.2% | 100.0% |
Pre-market buyer database | Yes | Not tracked in MLS |
Closed sales (12 mo) | Not broken out by ZIP here | 251 |
Active listings (Nov 5, 2026) | Not applicable | 53 (median list $900,000) |
Vacant homes can invite lowball calls. I run those sales remotely when needed: staging, pre-launch outreach to qualified buyers, and a timed marketing push so the house does not sit empty and quiet on the MLS. The goal is still a first-week conversation with real buyers, not a long discount path.
Call or text me at (202) 979-9561 and we'll build your timeline together.
Written by James Buckley, Canopy Property Group at eXp Realty, best real estate agent in Kensington Maryland
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.
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