Mike is a terrible Realtor. Very unreliable. Did not meet my expectations. Bad at communicating…read moretruthfully.

First of all Mike was not my realtor. He was the listing agent of a condo that I'm renting…read more RENTERS beware!!! Here is the email I sent to Mike; I am writing to discuss the condition of the property in Falls Church, VA 22042 upon my move-in. According to the listing, the property was described as being in very good condition, with refinished cabinets and updated appliances in the kitchen. However, I found that the property required significant cleaning, which should have been the responsibility of the previous tenant. Given the circumstances, I had to hire a professional cleaning lady to bring the property up to the expected standard. I have attached photos prior to the cleaning and respectfully request reimbursement for this expense. The cleaning lady spent seven (7) hours cleaning for $320.00. There was no tenant switchover clean. Please see the attached photos. Regarding the signed lease agreement; With five (5) days after the beginning of Lease Term, Landlord will submit a written report to Tenant itemizing the condition of Premises at occupancy, including the identification of any visible evidence of mold. I received a blank Residential Move-in Inspection. Without the move-in/move-out inspection report it becomes difficult to fairly assess any damages caused by the tenant and to determine how much of my security deposit should be returned or retained. I'd like to bring to your attention an issue regarding the amenities that were specified in the lease agreement. -I never received the written report and the owner was not aware of such a thing. On August 8, 2024 I received an email from my agent. She stated the following: I heard from the agent that he passed along the inspection to the landlord. He said he has worked with this Landlord for a long time and he's very reasonable about getting things fixed/resolved and will be reaching out. Just wanted to give you a heads up he is going to contact you directly. This is normal-- technically after the lease is signed, it is between you and Landlord. Unfortunately the inspection report was not given to the owner. The owner was not aware that the Residential Move-In/Move-Out form was part of the agreement or that I had completed and submitted to my agent. According the lease agreement dated 7-22-2024, the following amenities were promised as part of the rental Refrigerator with ice maker Window Treatments Stove/Oven burner doesn't work Pool I wanted to express my disappointment with all of the above. As you know, I paid $10,000 upfront to move in, expecting everything to be in order. However, I was forced to cut my vacation short to handle the cleaning, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. Given the substantial amount I paid and the expectations that were set, I believe this situation was unacceptable. Moving is stressful enough but the issues I've mentioned made it more stressful and it didn't need to be this way. I don't believe a move-out inspection was completed due to the condition it was in. I have also attached a copy of an email I sent to Mike dated Sunday, August 4, 2024 that wasn't replied to. There appears to be an issue with communication and details. I have been in contact with the owner via text and he's started working on some of the issues, which I greatly appreciate. This email was sent on August 19, 2024 and I have yet to receive a reply. It is clear to me that Mike isn't invested in his clients best interests or taking ownership for his mistakes. His attention to detail is sad.

Charlet Shriner was more than a realtor to our family! She came in for an appraisal and my dad, my…read morehusband and I all felt at ease and comfortable with asking her questions and being up front about our budget and our finances. We were both selling our house and purchasing our next home. She kept us apprised about appointments of visitors for our home. We have three children and she kept that in mind when allowing clients to schedule appointments. She held an open house for us and Charlet shared the feedback for us to consider. She was honest and forthright with us. When looking at homes, she gave us honest opinions and things to consider. Charlet was very easy to get a hold of and was available through text messages, emails, and cell phone conversations. Charlet helped us find our perfect dream home and did so with thinking outside of the box. Charlet is absolutely wonderful to work with. It's like having a friend on the "inside" that is working for you. She really cares about her clients as well as the community and neighborhood she lives in.

It's often said that we don't appreciate the skills and experience of an airline pilot until…read morethere's a problem; I now think that may be true of a realtor. In the final weeks of closing the sale, several considerable and (very) unexpected problems emerged from the property inspection. Charlet went right to work leveraging her diverse contacts in the area and expertly resolved all of these issues - and the sale went through as planned and on time. In a real estate market as volatile as Northern Virginia, having a knowledgeable and well-placed realtor is the pivotal element of a successful sale or purchase. Charlet was engaged, responsive, and flexible in mapping out strategies that satisfied the seller (that's me) as well as the buyer, and I highly recommend her to anyone thinking about entering the market.

Good Morning, my realtor Cassandra Lutjen from Coppermine Realty was referred to me by my neighbor…read moreMark. She sold his house quickly and stopped by my home to introduce herself while visiting Mark. A people's person we knew she was the right person to represent us and always took the time to explain things. She asked us to call her Cassie and made herself available during the entire sales process. She even came to our home and went over her agreement and answered all of our questions before we signed our realtor agreement. Her genuine interest, warm personality and winning smile made us confident that she knew what she was talking about. I would unhesitatingly recommend her as a Realtor who walk, talks and works through entire process of selling your home. She's that good.

This realtor is unprofessional, unreliable and a lair. She was the listing agent on a property…read morewhere our contract was accepted (handshake). Confirmation was provided. Then suddenly, after we started marking preparations to purchase the home, our contract was no longer accepted. I believe that she leveraged our contract to get more money for her clients while leading us on. Shameful behavior. Hopefully karma catches up soon to her.

I have used this team to both purchase and sell a home. They know what they are doing when it…read morecomes to real estate. When negotiating a purchase or sale of a home I want someone who has the background and experience to get me the best deal possible. This team gives me that and I trust them to take care of me because they always do and I know they are looking out for my best interests. My husband and I would recommend Mary Ann, Bonnie or Shawn in an instant. Actually, my whole family uses Mary Ann and her team for all of our real estate needs. To us this team is really is the only choice when purchasing or selling a home.

The Bendinelli team is the best! Bob and Mary Anne have been absolutely amazing to work with! They…read morehelped me buy a beautiful brand-new single-family home while keeping my first home as a rental, something I didn't think would be possible without their guidance. Bob has been phenomenal and has walked with me through every step since I bought my first home. This family-owned reality truly stands out for their professionalism, communication, and dedication. They made sure everything went smoothly, even stepping in to fill gaps where my contractor fell short. Their market knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine care for their clients make all the difference. During my closing last week, I wasn't expecting to see Mary Anne; but she showed up with an amazing gift! Not only that, but she also asked thoughtful and helpful questions that I wouldn't even have known to ask myself. If you're looking for realtors who treat you like family and go above and beyond to make your dreams come true, I can't recommend Bob and Mary Anne enough! Thank you, Bob and Mary Anne!

Claudia is an excellent Realtor who has assisted me with numerous transactions, including buying,…read moreselling, and renting. Her expertise, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of the Northern Virginia area are unparalleled. She consistently delivers results and provides valuable advice throughout the process. Having worked with other realtors, I can confidently say she is in a class of her own.

I recently met with Claudia (as a prospective tenant) to view a rental property. The showing was…read moreunderwhelming in terms of information proactively offered, but she did answer my basic questions. In any case, I really liked the house and submitted my application the same day (Saturday). The next day (Sunday), I received written confirmation from Claudia that my application was approved by the landlord. On Monday, I received the lease agreement and we spent the day going back and forth on questions/edits. The following morning (Tuesday), Claudia called me urging me to sign the lease because she was getting more showing requests (no mention of other applicants). I thanked her for answering my questions, confirmed I was ready to sign, and did so early that same afternoon. Upon signing, I gave my notice to my current leasing office (breaking my lease). Then...radio silence from Claudia. The next afternoon (Wednesday) I reached out to confirm next steps. An hour or so passed before I received a text back: "I am really sorry, but the landlord decided to go with another applicant after all." I understand that Claudia was representing the landlord's interests in this case and not my own, but I would hope and expect that any real estate agent would have the professional courtesy and integrity to do right by all parties involved. My detrimental reliance on Claudia's misrepresentation has put me out thousands of dollars in early termination fees and left me without a place to live. I would not trust this person to advocate on my behalf and hope this review saves someone from enduring a similar experience with her in the future.

The most unprofessional and incompetent person I have ever worked with!…read moreCommunication was POOR! LACK of transparency! Slow process. Calls weren't returned. Automated, rather than personal responses. Atul kept beating around the bush and would never give a clear answer to anything regarding this file/closing. Point of contact changed to the Assistant Manager and he went COLD. Atul would never initiate an email, phone call or a simple text message. If I didn't initiate conversation, you best believe Atul was not going to step up to the plate. Atul DODGES questions and does not have his Client (Buyer) best interest at heart. I would not refer any of my Buyers to Atul Gupta, EVER! I give Atul Gupta-DMV Home Funding a Z E R O Rating.

Working with Atul has been a pleasant and smooth experience. It took nearly two years for us to…read morefind a home and Atul was very patient throughout. He guided us from start to finish and went above and beyond to assist us in securing a loan. Very hands-on and experienced specialist. A thorough professional. Highly recommend him.

We used North Real Estate to purchase our home three years ago, and again recently to sell it due…read moreto a job transfer. Their effective representation made both processes much less stressful. When buying, we were impressed with their patience and responsiveness. When selling, we were further impressed by their attention to detail and marketing. We would recommend Kristian and Heather to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!