Know ye this: I am myself a man practiced and well-versed in my profession, and I do not bestow…read morecommendation lightly nor without due cause. Yet in my dealings with Dickman and Associates Real Estate Appraisal, I was met with conduct most upright, orderly, and worthy of high regard. Their labors were undertaken with great care and exactness, the discourse betwixt parties was clear and timely, and the appraisal rendered was full, sound, and grounded in true knowledge of the craft. At no time was there confusion, delay, nor any manner of impropriety. JD, the master and keeper of this enterprise, governeth his work with honesty and discernment. He speaketh plainly, suffereth no error lightly, and showeth a rare devotion to truth and accuracy, such as is seldom found in these latter days. His understanding of the art is deep, and his manner most commendable. Therefore do I affirm, without hesitation or reserve, that Dickman and Associates stand as a firm and trustworthy house, fit to be relied upon by any who seek a just and proper appraisal.

sometimes you just know when you are talking to the right person. I had questions about getting an…read moreappraisal done and John was the right person. Speaking to him was like talking to an old friend. John provided some background on himself and that showed me he knew his stuff. some things he mentioned I knew so he confirmed my suspicion. when I'm ready to get this appraisal done, John will be my first call.

Over the years, we have worked with Brian on multiple home mortgages. His expertise saved us a lot…read moreof money and helped us get the loans we needed to eventually buy our dream home. He went way beyond our expectations for service and helpfulness throughout the process. He continues to provide excellent counsel as we have investigated refinancing our mortgage and buying a second home. As others have also said, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Brian was fantastic to work with throughout the mortgage process. He was responsive, knowledgeable,…read moreand took the time to explain every step clearly, which made a stressful process feel much more manageable. He shopped options, answered questions quickly, and was always transparent about rates, fees, and what to expect. What stood out most was how professional and steady he was from start to finish. I never felt pressured, and I always felt like he had my best interests in mind. If you're looking for a mortgage broker who is sharp, trustworthy, and easy to work with, I would absolutely recommend Brian.

When I called Potomac Trust cold for information on a refi, I didn't get a machine saying "punch 2…read moreif you want to talk to a broker, 3 if I'm wasting your time and 4 if you like impersonal recordings like this one that make you feel like a number." I got the owner himself, after just two rings, a guy, with more than 20 years experience, a human being. Heath Bourne listened to what I was looking for in a refi and within an hour sent me an email with three written estimates from different lenders, each with an interest rate significantly lower than what I'm paying now! I am a person who asks a lot of questions. This can test the patience of and even annoy some people (yes, I'm talking to you, mechanics and doctors!!). I was going to say my wife, but thought otherwise on social media. Anyway, I get it. Time is money. Tough customers take time. But Heath answered all of my questions with professional courtesy and patience through multiple phone calls, emails and requests for revised estimates that would drive most brokers nuts. No wonder my online research revealed Potomac Trust Mortgage has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (https://www.bbb.org/us/va/alexandria/profile/mortgage-broker/potomac-trust-mortgage-llc-0241-142453140). This may sound a little corny, but the "trust" in Potomac Trust Mortgage was more than just a name more. It was the way they did business with me. You can trust them.

As first time home buyers, we were quite overwhelmed with the entire process, from start to finish…read more Our first task - post finding a realtor - was getting pre-approved. We met with Heath at PTM at the suggestion of our realtor. He was incredibly nice, incredibly helpful, and willing to answer any questions we had. We peppered him with questions via email before he had any idea whether we'd use them or not, and he answered every one of them thoroughly and promptly. When we had an offer accepted, one condition was that we close in three weeks. Within 24 hours of the offer being accepted, they had a lender for us, initial mortgage estimate documents, and a list of everything they needed. Heather walked us through everything, and was so responsive and prompt. We literally went from accepted offer to mortgage signed in about a week! (It also helps if you make sure you have all your documents ready to go from your end, and they will give you a list of what you need). Everything we did with PTM was electronic, so we weren't worried about running to the office to sign anything. They were accessible via email and phone, and even when we had what was probably a stupid question, they were happy to answer it. From the start, based on our research, we wanted to work with a broker rather than a bank directly, and if you are wanting to do the same, Potomac Trust Mortgage has got to be your go-to!

Mark Bayer is a phenomenal attorney. He seamlessly handled a very complicated transaction, with…read morereasonable and fair legal fees. I will be referring Bayer and Kaufman to all my colleagues and friends. His expertise in foreign nationals purchasing property in the US is extensive, highly recommended.

I was considering purchasing a newly renovated 2 BR condo in DC. The developer wanted to use a…read morenon-standard contract and I needed to have an attorney look it over on fairly short notice, as I had questions about some of the terms. Despite DC having more lawyers than anywhere else in the country, this was surprisingly difficult to find someone to do. Robert Kaufman agreed to do the review for me. He provided incredibly sage advice which allowed me to understand the transaction I was getting into, and he suggested some modifications that I might want to make to the contract. Mr. Kaufman was exceptionally knowledgable and the money I spent for this service was well worth it. I would not hesitate to engage Bayer & Kaufman again on real estate matters and would highly recommend them to others.

Excellent service. Strong knowledge of the area. Prompt, professional, and fairly priced. I'd use…read moreSteve for anything; sorry that I only need appraisals periodically!

Steve helped me with a client's house that needed an appraisal for an estate tax return. He was…read moreextremely knowledgeable and provided exactly the information we needed to file the estate tax return and have the necessary information for future tax filings. Would definitely use Steve again.

James Bitner provided me with excellent legal advice for traffic court. I feel fortunate to have…read morereceived legal services from Mr. Bitner. He explained my options and helped my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Bitner.

Jim is a top notch attorney who has provided me legal services for real estate. He takes time to…read morefully explain everything so I could understand it. I also needed hi. For traffic court and as a former Fairfax County prosecutor helped me with my case. I would recommend hi to anyone.

For over ten years I've been attending Terry's estate sales. Usually the sales are in parts of…read moreBethesda but sometimes located in other parts of the DMV as well. Focusing more on Antique and Vintage estates, he offers appraisal and estate liquidation advice as well. I really like this company and how they operate. I'm Calling Terry's when I get to move to Florida and retire and need to get rid of all my stuff.

As a former real estate agent, I've experienced a number of home appraisals. This was one of the…read moremost thorough and professional appraisals I've experienced. Mr. Johnson was friendly, professional, and arrived on time. He took the time to walk me through the process to ensure that there were no surprises. He told me when I could expect my appraisal to be completed, and it was delivered on time, as promised. I would recommend him to friends and family. Great job!

Had the pleasure of doing business with Mr. Herbert Johnson and his service was excellent. I called…read morehim on a Friday and he was there the next day to accommodate my request. He's very friendly, his report was thorough with pics of the inside and outside of my home, he's very familiar with the area and neighborhood and he walked around the neighborhood to get a feel for the 3 different types of homes in my neighborhood to get a true and accurate appraisal. You can't go wrong with selecting his company for your needs ...and his prices were at least $100 cheaper than the rest of the companies I called. Thank you sir :)