MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
July 2, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(h) and Mayor’s
Order 2009-11, dated February 2, 2009, I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Ramona Barber
Cook Drive, SE
Washington, DC 20032
(Ward 8)
for reappointment as a real estate salesperson licensed in the District member of the Real Estate
Commission, for a term to end December 13, 2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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2 Chairman Phil Mendelson
3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Ramona Barber to the Real Estate Commission.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Real Estate Commission Ramona Barber Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Ms. Ramona Barber
23 Cook Drive, SE
24 Washington, DC 20032
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27 as a real estate salesperson licensed in the District member of the Real Estate Commission,
28 established by D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853 .06(h) and Mayor's Order 2009-11 , dated February
29 2, 2009, for a term to end December 13, 2026.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 Ramona Barber
Licensed in DC & MD
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Dedication and determined agent with over 19 years in the real estate world providing expert advice and an in-depth knowledge
of the market. Excited and passionate about growing the market and providing the opportunity to assist home buyers and sellers
through the entire process, providing knowledge and reassurance throughout.
EXPERIENCE
McEnearney Associates, Washington D.C.— Realtor
2017 - PRESENT
● Promoted the sale of properties throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland, utilizing multiple listing services,
advanced marketing tools and irreplaceable understanding of the market.
● Advocated on behalf of both sellers and buyers, working in collaboration with local mortgage lenders, contractors and
designers to achieve highly attractive o ers and purchases.
● Created and grew The Barber Home group exponentially every year, increasing sales consistently with a growth of over 4
million from 2017.
● Produced over 9 million dollars in sales in 2021.
RESCOM Realty, Columbia, Maryland— Realtor
2014 - 2017
● Provided unparalleled, reliable service to clients by advocating for them, acting on their behalf during negotiations and
providing assistance throughout the complete real estate transaction.
● Continued to remain up to date on real estate rules and regulations, mortgage rates and relative area comparisons in
order to provide accurate and successful pricing.
● Initiated personalized buying and listing presentations that addresses the individual needs of each buyer and seller to
create a custom pathway to assist in purchases and sales.
● Generated over 3 million dollars in sales in 2017.
All Fund Mortgage, Lanham, Maryland — Broker
2006 - 2011
● Connected borrowers and lenders on a one-on-one basis taking into account the unique needs and requirements of both
sides, while working to advocate for each respective party.
● Compiled detailed lists and options for borrowers to access, taking into account current market trends and remaining up
to date on necessary legal information
● Facilitated strong and professional bonds with lenders throughout the DMV in order to create and preserve long lasting
connections that would allow for increased productivity throughout the transaction
1st Step Financial, Ellicott, Maryland— Loan O cer
2003 - 2006
● Understood and kept up to date with financial trends in order to stay abreast of the market, sales strategies and e ective
advertising, all while working as an advocate on behalf of clients.
● Presented and o ered loans to a variety of clients, all with unique needs that required the knowledge of a certified loan
o cer.
● Initiated close relationships with agents all while advocating for the specific needs of the institution, allowing for
individual and company growth.
SKILLS
Detail Oriented, Adaptable, Critical Thinking, Compassionate, Teamwork Mentality
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Ramona Barber
Ms. Ramona Barber is a Realtor at McEnearney Associates, where she
produced over $9 million in sales in 2021.
Ms. Barber has over 19 years of real estate experience providing
unparalleled customer service and analyzing the housing market. In her
current role, Ms. Barber oversaw the exponential growth of The Barber
Home group, which has grossed more than $4 million in sales annually
since 2017. As a former RESCOM Realty Realtor and native
Washingtonian, Ms. Barber carved the pathway to homeownership for
many Washington, D.C. metropolitan area residents by providing her
firm understanding of the region’s evolution at the community and
neighborhood levels. Ms. Barber also served as All Fund Mortgage Broker and 1st Step Financial
Loan Officer where she forged strong relationships with lenders and agents to increase company
growth and cross-agency productivity and meet her clients’ individual needs.
A Ward 8 resident, Ms. Barber is a licensed real estate salesperson in both Maryland and D.C.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: June 12, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Frank Pietranton, Ramona
Barber, Joseph Borger, Monique Ownes, Ericka Black, and Edward Downs as
members of the Real Estate Commission
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681