{"id":60,"date":"2026-04-15T21:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/estatemax.net\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:04:17","slug":"missiontransition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/estatemax.net\/?page_id=60","title":{"rendered":"Move Management: Expert Downsizing for Seniors, Boomers, Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"60\" class=\"elementor elementor-60\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187b53af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"187b53af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-209184a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"209184a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><\/figure><p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p><p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"18twryk\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"845\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"845\">A Proven, Structured Approach to Every Project<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"954\">Every EstateMAX project includes a <strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"942\">comprehensive no-cost client interview followed by an in-home review for qualified projects,<\/strong>\u00a0including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1130\"><li data-section-id=\"coqsb6\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"998\">Full inventory review and documentation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"bpn876\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1038\">Photographic cataloging of contents<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ehm234\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1130\">Coordination with the real estate professional on timing, staging, and market readiness<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1207\">From there, a <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1180\">clear \u201cexit strategy\u201d timeline<\/strong> is developed\u2014aligned with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1309\"><li data-section-id=\"cmzv4d\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1238\">Move-out and move-in dates<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7wblaa\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1275\">Client obligations and deadlines<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12zlgae\" data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1309\">Property preparation for sale<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_120030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120030\" style=\"width: 188px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260209_132131-e1776113566572.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"120030\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/estatemax.net\/?attachment_id=120030\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260209_132131-e1776113566572.jpg?fit=188%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"188,250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20260209_132131\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;After the estate sale clean out&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Estate McLean VA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260209_132131-e1776113566572.jpg?fit=188%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120030\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260209_132131-e1776113566572.jpg?resize=188%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An estate after clean up\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Estate Sale Final Clean out McLean VA<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1420\">This structured planning ensures a <strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1419\">realistic, efficient path <\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1419\">from occupied home to market-ready property<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\" \/><h2 data-section-id=\"1r5izui\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1468\">\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"1r5izui\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1468\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1468\">Full-Service Transition Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1572\">Depending on client needs, Laurie and her team can manage the entire process including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1744\"><li data-section-id=\"5wsnai\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1605\">Downsizing and organization<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2o69ef\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1656\">Estate sales and personal property liquidation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1adu18q\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1700\">Move coordination and vendor management<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1g9c5ts\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1744\">Property clean-out and sale preparation<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1813\">As a <strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1786\">Senior &amp; Specialty Move Manager<\/strong>, Laurie also assists with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1936\"><li data-section-id=\"13th2mz\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1852\">Evaluating assisted living options<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pv69e\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1890\">Interviewing and selecting movers<\/li><li data-section-id=\"agouzd\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1936\">Coordinating contractors and home repairs<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?ssl=1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"97699\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/estatemax.net\/?attachment_id=97699\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?fit=512%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"512,512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"real estate symbol\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?fit=512%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?resize=239%2C239&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/real-estate-symbol.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"mceTemp\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"zcsfoy\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1977\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1977\">Moving Day to Move-In\u2014Handled<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2055\">On moving day, EstateMAX acts as the <strong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2044\">client\u2019s on-site liaison<\/strong>, ensuring:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2162\"><li data-section-id=\"7wt9bv\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2086\">Proper furniture placement<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16u2gtx\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2115\">Coordination with movers<\/li><li data-section-id=\"a2lmi2\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2162\">Efficient execution of the relocation plan<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2199\">At the new home, the team provides:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2323\"><li data-section-id=\"f9qbpx\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2228\">Full unpacking and setup<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16i8wos\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2279\">Organization of kitchens, closets, and storage<\/li><li data-section-id=\"n30yd1\" data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2323\">Complete \u201cready-to-live-in\u201d preparation<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2417\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jk-moving-truck.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"97697\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/estatemax.net\/?attachment_id=97697\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jk-moving-truck.jpg?fit=284%2C160&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"284,160\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jk moving truck\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;moving truck&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;moving partner&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jk-moving-truck.jpg?fit=284%2C160&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/jk-moving-truck.jpg?resize=284%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2417\">Clients can step away from the process and return to a <strong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2416\">fully functional, organized home<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2422\" \/><h2 data-section-id=\"h5fvq2\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2477\">\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"h5fvq2\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2477\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2477\">Professional Background That Sets the Standard<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2565\">Laurie brings a unique combination of <strong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2564\">design expertise and operational discipline<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2752\"><li data-section-id=\"1jasz4q\" data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2636\">15 years in commercial design, furnishings, and project management<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pjskjb\" data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2696\">Fine art sales experience working with corporate buyers<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1rx88ln\" data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2752\">International small-business development experience<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2781\">She is also the founder of:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2884\"><li data-section-id=\"3ywy2s\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2819\">The RE-Flea (repurposed goods market) formerly held at the Frederick Fairgrounds\u00a0<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1aempab\" data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2884\">Other People\u2019s Stuff (a former estate sales warehouse, Frederick, MD)<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2889\" \/><h2 data-section-id=\"14e90ii\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2936\">\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"14e90ii\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2936\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2936\">Why Clients\u2014and Agents\u2014Trust EstateMAX<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2965\">Laurie\u2019s approach combines:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3099\"><li data-section-id=\"1w87dsn\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3006\">Strategic, linear project management<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1esfqq5\" data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3046\">Strong problem-solving capabilities<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16wb4i\" data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3099\">A high level of empathy and client understanding<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3155\">This balance is especially critical when working with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3241\"><li data-section-id=\"g4mldj\" data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3167\">Seniors<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1i0b271\" data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3197\">Families managing estates<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7q7kvv\" data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3241\">Overwhelmed or time-constrained sellers<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_100272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-100272\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logoimage.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"100272\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/estatemax.net\/?attachment_id=100272\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logoimage.png?fit=250%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"250,247\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EstateMax Professional Building Blocks\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;#image_title&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;#image_title&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logoimage.png?fit=250%2C247&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-100272\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logoimage.png?resize=250%2C247&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logoimage.png?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logoimage.png?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-100272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partners in Transition<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3332\"><strong>EstateMAX is not a franchise and works with one client at a time, <\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3332\"><strong>delivering personalized, detail-driven results.<\/strong><\/p><hr data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3337\" \/><h2 data-section-id=\"y7swud\" data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3394\">\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"y7swud\" data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3394\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3394\">A Valuable Partner for Real Estate Professionals<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3442\">EstateMAX collaborates closely with agents to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3567\"><li data-section-id=\"1cx5c7x\" data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3478\">Prepare homes for market faster<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1lr5r3x\" data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3518\">Reduce client stress and indecision<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qggjbl\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3567\">Create a smooth, predictable path to closing<\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3572\" \/><h2 data-section-id=\"k4p4gh\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3603\">\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-section-id=\"k4p4gh\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3603\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3603\">Start the Conversation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3680\">Laurie welcomes collaboration with both clients and their trusted advisors.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3680\">Send your interior and exterior property photos for Laurie to review for a free downsizing and estate sale with your name, property zipcode, apx. move out date or listing date or estate deadline. She will respond ASAP.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_100277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-100277\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"100277\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/estatemax.net\/?attachment_id=100277\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"250,250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Laurie_tulip_portrait1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;#image_title&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Laurie Zook, CEO Founder of EstateMAX&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?fit=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\" wp-image-100277\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?resize=209%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/estatemax.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Laurie_tulip_portrait1.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-100277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laurie Zook, CEO Founder of EstateMAX<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3714\"><strong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3712\">Call or Text: 301-332-5585<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Texts returned within a few hours, Calls returned within one business day.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">In home 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