Introducing Dana Mishoe

Daytripping: Emerging Home Using PinterestWashington, D.C. Design Trends For Your Home MAGAZINE Celebrating the Region’s Most Influential Real Estate Professionals Sharing Her Wealth Of Knowledge, From Kindergarten Classroom to REALTOR® Extraordinaire Dana Mishoe REALTOR®, CRS A Conversation With This Career Woman, Grandmother And One of Richmond’s Award Winning REALTORS®

DID YOU KNOW? A FEW FUN REAL ESTATE FACTSMark Zuckerberg Someone became Monopoly, the game, an actual millionairepurchased four houses wasn’t intended to benext to his home in by selling virtual real a primer in thePalo Alto and leased estate in the online benefits of real estatethem back to the game “Second Life.” investment, but tofamilies that lived warn players about thethere. He did it to Brass doorknobs pitfalls of Capitalism.avoid the houses frombeing marketed as disinfect themselves. Today in the From 1908 to1940,“next door to Mark It’s called the United States, oligodynamic effect: Sears, Roebuck and Co. Zuckerberg.” the ions in the metal there are five times as sold about 70,000 - have a toxic effect on many vacant houses 75,000 mail-order 1 spores, fungi, viruses, as there are homeless houses. They arrived as and other germs. people. a kit and came with most modern conveniences (some still exist today).

WELCOME TO MAGAZINECelebrating the Region’s Most Influential Real Estate Professionals DANA MISHOE Realtor®, CRS #1 GOAL To be the BEST version of myself, personally and professionally Alma Mater Longwood University FAVORITE RESTAURANT Mama Zu3Rainmakers are selected based on their sales YEARS IN REAL ESTATE 7accomplishments earning them a spot among 18the top 20% of Liz Moore & Associates’ topperformers. 5PROUDEST MOMENT My daughters’ weddingsIn addition to sales volume standards,Rainmakers share client-centric philosophies, HOW I START MY DAYa dedication to being masters of their craft,and a commitment to giving back to the With coffee and devotionscommunities they serve. Dana’s knowledgeI am thrilled to have been selected as the and preparation werefeatured Rainmaker for the month! outstanding! As were her responsiveness and Dana Mishoe negotiating skills. Casey Eggleston 2

Rainmaker Spotlight: Opposite page, from the top: at Mackiney and Kyle’s weddingDANA MISHOE with Dana’s 90 year old father, GR Jones, blowing out the candles on her birthday cake; Katy with husband Brandon and their daughter EmersonDana with daughter Mackinsey and husband Kyle, son-in-law Brandon, granddaughter Emerson and daughter Katy, Dana’ and husband Tom FAITH, Originally a Kindergarten and First Grade teacher, Dana Mishoe tried her FAMILY hand at real estate one summer between school years and never looked back. She was in business for five years before taking time away to focus on her AND family and raise her two daughters. “I’ve been back in the business for the pastREAL ESTATE 13 years, and after a total of 18 years in the industry, the technology piece of real estate keeps changing. But this is a people business, and that will never change. I give my clients the best possible service and follow the golden rule: treat others as you want to be treated, and it’s worked for me over the years.” Dana says putting myself in the shoes of the seller or buyer and looking at it through their eyes really changes the way you deal with any client. “What is really the same over all these years is the personal touch that I feel I3 give every client,” says Dana. “Having been in the business a long time, I hope I’ve become a better listener and I’m able to zero in on their needs and what

they want, be patient, listen, and give them that personaltouch.”“For first time buyers or someone that’s been out of themarket, I share my knowledge. It’s the biggest thing I have toshare,” says Dana.Dana credits her faith with much of her success. “My faith isa huge part of my life,” says Dana. “A lot of my business comesfrom my church contacts. It’s very much a part of who I amand how I run my business.”Another big part of Dana’s business is helping families relocateto the Richmond area. Dana is relocation trained and haspersonal experience as her young family was transferred toBirmingham for work.Dana and her husband have two daughters that are now grownand living close by with families of their own. She also has a 2year old granddaughter who is the light of her life. Onedaughter even followed in Dana’s footsteps and teachesKindergarten in Chesterfield County. “I’m very proud of heras a teacher. She really identifies with the students that strugglesocially and economically and goes the extra mile to helpthem,” says Dana. “My family are my biggest raving fans!”Dana and her husband recently downsized so she easily relatesto her clients that are in the same position.“I recently worked with a client for over a year getting theirhouse ready to sell,” says Dana. “A lot of baby boomers spenttheir time and money getting their children through schooland haven’t made many home updates. They appreciatesomeone who understands and will come in and advise themon what updates will bring the biggest return. When thisclient’s house was ready, we placed it on the market and it soldin one day! They were so ecstatic that they referred a neighbor!They couldn't believe it happened so fast!”“For me to do this business well, most of my clients end upbeing my friends and good acquaintances,” says Dana. “It’s thelargest investment anyone makes, so if they trust you with thatinvestment, a lot of good things, including a friendship, cancome from it.”Dana likes to go the extra mile for her clients and show themher appreciation in creative ways, like leaving them athoughtful gift on closing day. In fact, Dana wows her clientsso much that many become repeat clients and constant sourcesof referrals.Find out for yourself what makes Dana so special. Give her acall today at 804.690.9569. 4

TAKE IN Every year, mother nature puts on a vibrant display of beauty in Washington,THE BEAUTY D.C. when the cherry blossom trees bloom and line the Tidal Basin with delicate pale pink and white flowers for a few weeks every spring. This event OF 3,000 draws thousands of tourists from around the world but luckily for us this CHERRY spectacular site is only a short drive away. TREES INFULL BLOOM This year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 20th to April 15th. The peak bloom period will almost certainly be during the festival but will officially be predicted by the National Park Service on March 1st. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a tradition that showcases the beautiful gift of 3,000 cherry trees that the city of Tokyo gave to our nation’s capital in 1912. The annual festival is a three-week, city-wide event featuring more than 200 cultural performances and special events. From arts and exhibits to cuisine and sports, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Getting around the city during this popular event can be challenging, especially on the weekends. Parking is limited in the city, so the best way to get to the Tidal Basin and the National Mall is by public transportation. Once you’ve arrived, the simplest way to enjoy the day is to take a stroll along the Basin and enjoy the breathtaking views of the trees and the city’s most iconic landmarks. The beautiful trees make a great background for photos so be sure to bring your camera along. The best time to walk around and avoid the crowds is early morning or early evening. You can expect more people on weekends and when the blooms are peaking. The east side of the Tidal Basin (between the National Mall and the Jefferson Memorial) tends to get the most congested. Aside from walking, there are so many fun ways to enjoy the beautiful blossoms and celebrate the season. Many guided tours are offered during the Festival and offer more information and details about the trees, Festival, monuments, and area. You can see the sights on a guided trolley tour, walking tour, by bicycle, by Segway, by DC Duck, and more. You can take a free walking tour with a National Park Service Ranger and learn about the history of the cherry blossom trees and more. Tours such as Cherry Talks/Walks, Junior Ranger Programs, and Lantern Tours are available. You can also enjoy the beautiful views from a boat cruise. Cruises range from a 45-minute sightseeing tour to a 2.5-hour dinner. Advance reservations are recommended for all of these activities. While viewing the blossoms you can mix in a little bit of history and culture. You can visit the monuments in sight of the cherry blossoms like the Jefferson Memorial, the National Mall, the White House, the FDR Memorial, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. All of the memorials have National Park Service programs that provide insight and history about5 the historic sites.

For a different view of the blossoms, you can go The National Cherry Blossom Festival is not onlypaddle boating on the Tidal Basin. You can rent a a celebration of spring and the beautiful blooms, butpaddle boat for two to four passengers and enjoy the also a cultural event that honors Japanese culture.spectacular views of the cherry trees and monuments Over 200 special events and performances are heldfrom the water. It’s also a great way for the entire throughout the duration of the festival and showcasefamily to get some exercise together. Advance traditional contemporary music, dance, song andreservations are recommended during the festival. martial arts demonstrations. The stage is located at the Festival Welcome Center near the paddle boats.You’ll undoubtedly work up an appetite touring and Daily performances will run from noon to 6 p.m.paddling, and “Cherry Picks” restaurants are ready to The line-up will include a wide variety of culturalwelcome you and continue the cherry blossom fun offerings including vocalists, bands, dancers, drumwith special dishes featuring cherries. Cherry Picks performances, exhibitions, and more.highlights participating metro area restaurants withcreative spring menus throughout the Festival. You If you decide to make your day trip an overnight trip,can try cherry dishes like pork belly confit with many area hotels offer special cherry blossom-themedcherry sauce, sherry cherry crispy goat cheese salad, packages which may include discounts, a free bloom-brie and prosciutto crostini with cherry chutney, and inspired cocktail, chocolates, meals, or more.many more! You can also enjoy special cherry themedcocktails like black cherry punch featuring cherry For more information, call the festival hotline atinfused bourbon and cherry liqueur. (877) 44-BLOOM or visit the official website at www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.DAYWTARSIPHPIINNGGT:ON, D.C. 6

HOEMMEERDGEISNIGGNT:RENDS MAKE YOUR Here’s an overview of some of hottest home design trends for 2018. HOME COME If you’re feeling adventurous and in the mood for change, give one or two trends a try and update your space instantly! ALIVE BYINCORPORATING Intense Colors ONE OF THESE 2018 will have us embracing more intense colors instead of the pastels NEW TRENDS of the past. This is echoed from the designers at Pantone and the color experts at the paint giants to the Milan Furniture Fair. The industry has made it clear there would be a shift towards bright and strong shades. This shift has been described as a ‘return to the 80s’. Think bright, saturated shades of color. Wall Art Bare walls are officially out, and wall art is in. Large wall art in particular is trending. Gallery walls are still very popular but the trend is moving toward one large, dominant piece of art taking up that blank wall space in your home. An enlarged photograph,7 or oversized painting or print would be perfect!

Nowhere Offices This adventurous trend literally transforms a room from top to bottom and can be achieved with paint,With more and more people working from home, and wallpaper, wood, and more.the growing popularity of untraditional space sharing likeAirbnb, and coworking, 2018 introduces the concept of Herringbone Patternsthe ‘nowhere office.’ Industrial designers have started toinvent portable desks that can be moved anywhere. They If you’re redoing your floors or tile consider acan be used at home, moved from room to room, and herringbone pattern. The directional herringboneeven taken out to a café, garden or coworking space. pattern is very popular and adds dimension and interest to your floors or tile backsplash. HerringboneWhat this means for the world of home décor in 2018 tile is a stunning and unique twist to the classicis that we’re starting to say goodbye to dedicated offices. subway tile trend in kitchens and baths.Our lifestyle and need to experience different spacesmeans we're looking for desks and accessories we can The Color Greeneasily move around our home – something portable wecan move from a quiet room to a bustling hallway to an Green is coming back in a big way 2018. Olive,outdoor garden. chartreuse, lime, sage, and other shades of green are all emerging as big trends. Green is earthy andSpa Bathrooms natural, and rich in color like the deeply saturated colors of the year yet soft and cozy to complementTransforming your home into an escape has been trending people’s desires for cozy homes.for a while. The spa bathroom is a natural extension of 2018 trends are proving bold, bright, functional, andthat design trend. Deep bathtubs, beautiful floor tile, luxurious!extravagant light fixtures, and waterfall or rainfall showerheads mimic the beauty, 8elegance, and serenity of the sparight in your own home. Thisfeature is also very attractive topotential buyers!Mixed MetalsMatchy-matchy is out andmixing it up is in! Once a fauxpas, now brass and nickel coexistin trendy harmony. Thinknickel cabinet hardware andbrass light fixtures and faucets.The key is to make themismatching look thoughtfuland deliberate to bring interestto the space rather than chaos.Statement CeilingsStatement ceilings are reallyhaving a moment right now.Adding a pop of color or patternto your ceiling can really increasethe wow factor of a room anddefinitely makes a statement.

LOVE We’ve all seen the red icon with the white cursive P on it all over the web and SOMETHING social media, but what is Pinterest and how can it help with home? With over YOU’VE SPOTTED 200 million monthly users, and over 50 billion pins, Pinterest is an important ON THE WEB? social media platform that is rapidly growing and worth investigating. JUST USE According to Pinterest’s website, “Pinterest is where people discover new ideas PINTEREST and find inspiration to do the things they love! Pins are ideas that help you get TO SAVE IT! creative or try something new; pins are saved to boards, keeping your ideas organized and easy to find.” So basically, Pinterest is a digital scrapbook/binder/corkboard with your ideas and inspiration organized and saved for later use. People use Pinterest to find and save almost anything including recipes, wedding plans, craft projects, and home improvement ideas just to name a few. With Pinterest, the emphasis is on the discovery and curation of other people’s content, not storing your own. Signing up for an account is free and easy. Just visit pinterest.com to get started. From there, it’s time to get creative. What home improvement projects are you considering? Redecorating your guest room? Building a new patio? Landscaping? Create a board with the title of your project, “New Patio” for example, and then start searching for inspiration. In the search bar type key words describing what you want to see information on, for example, “new patio,” and Pinterest will return endless pictures, articles, blogs, plans, and ideas for you to consider. PINTERBEESSTT: AFRHIOENMDE’S9

If your search doesn’t bring you exactly what you’relooking for, keep trying different key words in yoursearch like “patio pavers” or “patio furniture” or“patio lighting.” Pinterest can bring back general orspecific results based on your search, so keeptweaking and scrolling until you see what you like.Pinterest is where people See an article or picture you want todiscover new ideas and look at later? Just save it to a boardfind inspiration to do the you’ve created for that category!things they love! shower, or to see the recipe you found for thatNow it’s time to pin! If you see something you like and delicious cake she’s are raving about! Your secrets arewant to save it to look at later, you pin it to a board. safe with Pinterest!For example, you would pin a blog article about patioseating to your “New Patio” board. This way, later Once you join Pinterest, you can follow other userswhen you’re making plans for your new patio, you can like friends and family, but also taste makers andquickly and easily refer back to this article. trend setters in every industry imaginable, including everything about home.Boards are a great place to save several different ideasif you want to compare them or show them to your Pinterest is great on your desktop or laptop, but thepartner for consideration. And since Pinterest is a mobile apps for iOS and Android are just as powerfulsocial media platform, it’s built for sharing ideas and and easy to use. This means you can easily pin aninteracting with other members; you and your friends article or recipe that pops up in your Facebook feedcan share ideas, recipes, articles, and more easily using to one of your Pinterest boards from your phonePinterest. There is also an option to make your boards while you’re waiting at the doctor’s office.“private” so your friends can’t see them, in case youdon’t want friend to see your ideas for her baby Pinterest really is an idea organization game changer. But be careful, it really is as addictive as everyone claims it to be! 10

RAINMAKEWRES HPLEALNPTTHBIEGMDBRLEOAOMMSNMLS #72043 (nmlsconsumeraccess.org) We are honored to support the exceptional real estate professionals who truly make a Lytle Title positive difference in the lives of people Close with Confidence across our great region. And we are equally proud that these top agents put their trust in our respective teams to deliver the highest caliber service that enhances each real estate experience for everyone. Congratulations, Dana!