We entered our search for a suitable property to purchase with a lot of trepidation due to rapidly…read morechanging real estate market conditions and the constraints imposed by 1031 exchange regulations. However, at the end of the day the transaction went smoothly and we purchased a "dream home." While the happy result could be partly attributed to luck, Dan's and Gali's deep knowledge of the local market, efficient scheduling of property viewings and expert negotiation advice were major factors in our success. This is our second very positive experience with the Finn Family Group. Should we have future real estate needs in the Washington, D.C. area we will not hesitate to engage their services again.

Judi Shields was very involved with her personal life to adequately represent me. She was busy with…read morea family wedding and unavailable for days at a time and did not explain the addendum's she had me sign, costing me an extra half of a percent in commission. Additionally she left the country during the sale of the house and never told me that she was thousands of miles away for the closing. She said she had "other commitments and would be available by phone for the closing"! In fact, she was in a time zone seven hours ahead of Eastern Time and not readily available at all. She left Dan Metcalf in charge and if I called him, he would tell me that he wasn't the listing broker. The pièce de resistance was him leaving a message with the Title Closing Officer that I "wasn't nice" I have a photo of the message if anyone wants to contact me privately to see it. These people were supposed to be representing me! I had some questions the night before closing and instead of speaking to me, Judi & Tamar responded by threatening me with legal action accusing me of being in breach of contract if I didn't go to the closing in the morning. Gali, the supposed owner, left me a text message or email while I was driving to the closing asking if I was going to the closing and if she should come. I saw it when I arrived at the closing. I responded immediately that I was at the closing. She called a little while later screaming at me that her time was valuable and did I want her to come from Takoma Park to Rockville. I said I did. By the time she arrived the closing was finishing up. She did not say one word to me and no one from this group got in touch to even offer congratulations on the sale of the home. I strongly suggest that you look elsewhere for an agent. They are only interested in cashing your check

Let me start off by saying that there is no way we would've gotten our dream home if it wasn't for…read moreDave. Flash back a few months, I met Dave at an open house and instantly thought he was awesome. I was working with another realtor at the time and was having no success in the crazy Arlington house market. My boyfriend and I made the difficult and very worth it decision to thank our former realtor for her time and start working with Dave. As soon as we made that decision everything changed. Our first meeting with him was so professional, but still a lot of fun. He asked us a ton of questions about our lifestyle, budget, what we like/don't like etc. He set us up with a search and we went on our way. Just two weeks later a townhome came on the market in Ballston and we were hooked. Dave toured it with us, was super honest about the pros and cons, and let us think on it for a day. This is my first home so I was nervous to write an offer, but I felt super comfortable with Dave's guidance. We made the offer and unfortunately didn't get the place, I was crushed. Thankfully, this is where Dave's network and persistence came into play. He knew the listing agent and stayed in constant contact with her to ensure we were the first ones considered should the buyers back out. Lo and behold, they did, and he quickly turned around a backup offer. They accepted!!! I was ecstatic! I thought Dave was the best at this point, and somehow he got better. His recommendations for lenders were incredible and I got a rate that no one could believe, and the title company he works with made everything seamless. We had a quick close because of the crazy process we went through, but Dave and our title company did everything to ensure we were well taken care of. We closed last week and I can honestly say none of this wouldn't happened without Dave. He's the best realtor, and now someone I call a friend. I can't recommend him enough!

I have known Dave and his team for over 10 years. He helped me purchase and sell my first property…read moreand more recently, helped my fiancé and I relocate back to the DC area. Dave is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and more importantly is always responsive to calls and emails. He was willing to do virtual or in person showings at all hours of the day, oftentimes with very little advance notice. We appreciated his guidance throughout the process and he always made us feel like a priority. Would definitely recommend Dave and his team.

My search for a home in DC was a long and complicated one. I was a first time home buyer with very…read morespecific needs, a family who was very involved in the process, a unique financial situation, a definitive time-frame where purchase would need to be completed by, and a very tough schedule to visit properties. I was referred to Maria Fernandez, interestingly enough, through my first real estate agent (who was making career changes). At this point, I had all but given up on finding a property for purchase in DC and was going to settle on renting for the remainder of the time that I was going to live here. However, I found Maria to be extremely knowledge (both of the city and of the market), friendly, patient, and above all honest. She was able to unravel the extremely complex and convoluted path to purchasing a home in DC while working with a myself, with a very difficult work schedule, and my family who are located a few hours away. With every property we visited, she was able to give a thorough summary of the highlights and possible shortcomings of the property. She was honest when she did not have the information I asked for and was timely in response when she found my answer. When working with Maria, it does not feel like she is trying to sell you a property, it feels like she is trying to help you find your future home. Whether it was last minute calls to see a property, or when I was late to a showing due to work constraints, she always met me with a friendly demeanor and understanding. As a first time home buyer and a transplant to DC, I cannot imagine a better first agent with whom to make a purchase of a home.

We had the pleasure to work with one of the REALTORs ( Christina Brown ), the experience was…read moreamazing. From the very 1st day we met her she started taking notes of our needs & wants. She made it her priority to keep in touch with us on a regular with new properties that popped up on the market that fit our list and were around our budget. If I could give her a 10+ star instead of 5, i would, she did an excellent job.

We had an outstanding experience working with Bogdan Samofalov on the purchase of our condo. From…read morestart to finish, he was involved in every aspect of the closing process, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. His professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Bogdan was incredibly thorough, always taking the time to answer our questions and explain each step. He was also flexible and accommodating with our schedule - we were in town only three days each week, which made coordinating everything much easier. In addition, our search parameters changed; Bogdan pivoted immediately and had us in properties fitting the new parameters within hours. On top of that, he's just a genuinely friendly person--easy to talk to and truly invested in helping his clients. We're grateful for his support and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.

We had a fantastic experience working with Chase Whitaker. He put a lot of effort into getting to…read moreknow what we were looking for, and found us our perfect home! As relatively inexperienced home buyers we really appreciated that he took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process. His knowledge of the area and local connections gave us a big leg up in finding our place and getting our offer accepted, and we can't thank him enough for all his help! We are already telling our friends about him, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to by a home in the area.

If you're ever in need of buying or selling a home, then Jeff is the perfect agent for you!…read more As a first-time homebuyer, I had very limited knowledge and a MILLION questions. Jeff made sure that I was well-informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. From start to finish, Jeff was always readily available and communicative about what to expect and how to prepare for it. He is an agent that knows how to move quickly AND strategically - two factors that are so critical to succeeding in a competitive market. He prepared a winning offer that allowed me to secure the home of my dreams! Jeff's honesty and integrity also make him a standout from other agents in the area. As you work with Jeff, you will get a true sense of his passion and dedication. He is a full-time agent that goes above and beyond for his clients. He is a trustworthy professional that you won't find anywhere else! I am so thrilled to call myself a homeowner and it's all thanks to Jeff! I strongly recommend him for all of your home-buying, selling, and renting needs!

As a first time home buyer, I had no idea what I was doing and what to expect, but Jeff was able to…read moreeasily explain what my next steps were and answered all the questions I had so quickly! He was so great to work with and was also so accomodating to my schedule. On top of that, he is quick and found many houses/townhouses for me to look at in 48 hours that met all of my requirements. I definitely recommend working with Jeff if you are in the market to buy/sell a home.

Beyond happy with the service the team @ Campos @ Compass offered, from easy scheduling process of…read moreviewing home to closing on your first home. Will keep in them mind for next ventures and always recommended to use them if you are in the market for a home. Hannah was always very helpful and great communication! Chris was always available to show homes and helped us find our perfect home.

I cannot say enough great things about Tom and his team. I have never been excited about home…read morebuying but he made it fun for me and helped us get a place we really loved. When it was time to sell, he made the process so much easier than I expected it to be. He went above and beyond in helping us get our home ready and gave us realistic expectations throughout. I cannot imagine another realtor doing more for his clients, even helping us clean out storage and picking up things we forgot when we couldn't get there in time. And he REALLY knows his stuff! I wish I could shout from the rooftops how incredible our experience was. Look no further--this is your realtor right here!!

I can't say enough about how great Kenneth was as our realtor. I was not the one purchasing, but I…read morewas helping my boyfriend who was looking for his first home to buy in Rockville. Kenneth was INCREDIBLY patient. We went to look at so many properties together, almost every week for 2 months, and we really took our time--and Kenneth never rushed us and was super encouraging. My boyfriend went for 2 properties before he finally got one (third time's a charm right?). This covid market is incredibly hard on buyers during this time, with the best looking properties receiving 10+ offers. Kenneth was very spot on in estimating how much a place would go for, and what it would take to try and beat the other offers--the only reason my boyfriend lost to one, for example, was because my boyfriend just wasn't willing to go any higher, but we found out Kenneth was right (of course) on what it would've taken to win. Kenneth is incredibly responsive and so easy to talk to. We are extreme night owls, and my boyfriend hates checking his email. Kenneth is so easy to reach (we communicated via messenger), and so responsive. And even late at night at 2 AM, my boyfriend felt awful messaging him, but Kenneth was truly okay with it and was still awake, and still responded. I always ask a lot of questions, but my boyfriend asks a LOT of questions (sorry bf haha), but Kenneth has always been able to answer all the questions, or looked into it if he didn't know the answer. One VERY valuable knowledge Kenneth possesses (aside from his spot on realtor instincts) is he's familiar with renovations and can give you a rough estimate of how much a renovation for, say, a bathroom, would be. His family apparently works in that field, so it was pretty neat and informative to ask him to estimate how much a kitchen renovation would cost (while looking at the sad sad kitchen), so we can take that cost into consideration. This was also valuable where Kenneth could advise what to renovate to ensure value add, if we were interested in the property. Last, Kenneth is just so generous and nice. One time after seeing 4 houses, I asked him later that night how the rest of his day went, and he said that he was so tired, he fell asleep at a home depot parking lot (which I found hilarious). But, I found out later that he was at the home depot to buy materials to help his client (seller) polish her "as is" property, and without her knowing :). He's a great person to work with--you won't regret it! Thanks for everything, Kenneth!

Kenneth was highly flexible and went above and beyond in helping my parents close a deal and help…read moreme move into our new condo. He showed excellent business acumen and negotiated the most effective price for us. I highly recommend working with him.

My husband and I LOVED working with Jason Koitz of the Koitz Group while purchasing our first home…read more Jason listened to our wants and needs and directed us to the perfect options. His efficiency in his work led us to closing in just a few weeks after we began our search! We value responsiveness, knowledge, ease of interaction and completeness in task when working with anyone, and Jason embodies all characteristics. The group's use of technology was also exciting and unexpected. Their website's interface was clean and easy to use on my mobile devices. Very little to no paper exchanges were made, everything was completed digitally. And we continue to enjoy reading about Bethesda/Chevy Chase's real estate community on the group's blog. Jason is also in-the-know regarding DC's food scene. If you're a foodie in the real estate market, he's your guy.

Gretchen and the Koitz Group came very highly recommended by a personal friend of ours who had used…read moreher services in finding every house she's ever owned. So after 2 years of sharing an apartment together and getting married, my wife and I began the hunt for our first home and selected Gretchen and the Koitz group as our Realtors. There is not one bad thing we could say about the process we went through buying our first house with them. Never pushy, Gretchen and her staff believe strongly in educating the buyer to empower them to make an informed decision. They are so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable in both about the area and in the process and all of the details that everything went smooth as silk. They listened well to what we were looking for and continually brought interesting and appealing opportunities to us. Even when we had issues with one house vs another (which always come up, it's just part of finding the perfect house for yourself), they were always understanding, attentive, and diligent so as to then come back to us with new suggestions that incorporated our feedback. This past January we celebrated our 3 year anniversary of buying our first home. We fell in love the first time we walked through it, and have been in love with it since the day we got the keys. We owe many thanks to Gretchen and her amazing team. We now see why our friend trusts Gretchen so much, and we certainly plan on using her again in the future for any of our real estate needs.