I had the pleasure of working with Amy during the spring of 2016. I entered the home buying…read moreprocess knowing what I wanted, generally, in terms of environmental factors, but with no specific physical criteria in mind. I was not settled on a single family home versus a townhome, nor was I really married to any particular geographic region, architecture, style or type of neighborhood. I wanted to "see it all" which required Amy do to a bit of weeding and sorting on my dreams in order to figure out what I truly wanted and needed. Taking what little I offered her (which was not only ill defined but subject to change based up on mood, diet and a possible lack of sunlight), Amy worked diligently to get at my true drivers and, therefore what properties would be most appropriate for me. Some of this spade work required her to indulge my desire to look at some pretty far-flung properties, but Amy used this time to effectively educate me on what items would become important to my search, selection and, ultimately, my overall satisfaction. Amy took my feedback and began to deftly draw the funnel down towards properties that would be good potential fits for me. She took the time to really listen and engage with me in the process of finding what turned out to be a great home! Amy also worked tirelessly through the closing process, making sure I was well served and expertly represented right up to settlement. I love my new home and owe it all to Amy's great persistence, professionalism and dedication!

The members of the Front Porch Team at Nest Realty were an absolute pleasure to work with from…read morestart to finish. We worked closely with Amy Webb and Kelly Ceppa and highly recommend their services. Amy came recommended by a friend who had a wonderful experience. We reached out to Amy and fell in love instantly. She was detail oriented, supportive, and thoughtful from the start. We discussed our goals via phone then met shortly after in-person. She took us on a tour of local neighborhoods. It is a unique experience to have a tour of the neighborhoods by someone who knows the area so intimately. Amy was able to tell us the long-standing histories of the areas and describe the personalities of the neighborhoods. As we began seeing houses Amy helped guide us in determining what features were "must haves" and which were "nice to haves." Each house we saw brought us closer to our dream home as Amy learned our personalities and likes/dislikes. Viewing houses with Amy was a pleasurable experience. She helped us form pros and cons for each house. Not once did we feel pressured. Soon enough, Amy reached out with a house coming on the market that checked all our boxes. Amy was unable to accompany us to the viewing of this home, but just as she had promised beforehand, her colleague and team member Kelly knew all our goals and wishes. Similarly, Kelly was incredibly detail oriented, supportive, and thoughtful right away. With Kelly's assistance and guidance, we put in an offer that was accepted. Kelly was attentive throughout the entire process, easily reachable with any questions, and always pleasant. She helped organize everything needed to reach closing and navigated unexpected & unpredictable events with ease. She accompanied us during the home inspection, final walk through, and the signing of the closing documents. It was incredibly helpful having her well-trained eyes and excellent knowledge at each of these steps along the way. Kelly even had housewarming gifts waiting for us as we walked into our new home. Amy and Kelly felt like family during the process and have kept in touch with us even after closing to help us navigate new home ownership. They are both incredibly professional, responsive, and went out of their way to be advocates for us as buyers. Amy and Kelly truly made purchasing our first home a beautiful memory. We will be sticking with their services long term - I cannot recommend the Front Porch Team highly enough!

I cannot recommend Shaun enough as a realtor. He recently helped us to sell our townhome and…read morepurchase a larger house in preparation of welcoming our third child. From Day 1, he was incredibly responsive, detail oriented and truly cared about what was best for our family, not the quickest deal. He led us step by step through the listing and staging process, handled an open house and eliminated so much stress that can otherwise come from moving. For our home search, he suggested listings, showed up to properties with us and recommended an excellent inspector, electrician, and we closed quickly. It's easy to offer Shaun to anyone in the area looking to buy or sell. We were truly blessed to work with him and should we ever need to move again, he'll be my first call.

I'm a happy home owner because of Shaun…read more I lived in DC for 20 years before deciding that I wanted to buy a place. And since I use Yelp for everything else, I decided to see what the People said about realtors in the area. As you can see, Shaun has a lot of fans. I loved what people had to say about him but it was really the video on his website that convinced me to set up a call with him. Hearing Shaun talk about where he grew up, how he ended up in DC and how he runs his business seemed almost too good to be true. But he's the real deal. Shaun wants to help you find your perfect place more than he wants to just sell you a house. Since I was doing this completely on my own it was important to me that I felt comfortable with my realtor. And while I took friends on a couple showings, in the end it was Shaun that helped me figure out which place was right for me. He would gently point out things that maybe I didn't notice or tell me when something wasn't as big of a deal as I thought. When I tried to talk myself into something he would remind me of the reoccurring dream I had about more space and how maybe XX wasn't a good fit if that was still important to me. I was on the fence about whether I wanted to leave the District. I ended up buying in DC but Shaun did a good job showing me all around Old Town. He'd listen to what I liked and didn't like and then adjust what we would look at the next time And while I'm going to be a city mouse a while longer, I made him promise that when the time comes he will help me sell my current place and buy the next one -- I'm eyeing the Parker-Gray area. Lastly Shaun has a guy for everything. Need a lender, Shaun's gotta guy. Need an electrician, gotta guy. Inspector, check. And this network is just as solid as Shaun. His network walked me through everything as a first time home buyer. I hear people talk about how hard it is to buy a place and honestly that wasn't my experience, at all. Clearly buying a place isn't like picking a happy hour spot but once again Yelp pointed me in the right direction. I love my place and finding and buying it was a really great experience because of Shaun. If I could give him 10 stars and 2 energy drinks, I would.

We contacted Jim to help us buy our first home and the experience couldn't have been smoother! He…read moreanswered all our questions (and helped us ask the right ones) and helped put us at ease from start to finish. We were concerned about finding what we wanted within our price range but Jim helped us map out a realistic timeline and encouraged us to stay within our preferred budget for a period of time to see what we could find. Thank goodness we listened to him - he helped us find a house that is PERFECT and negotiated it to our exact goal price. We were using a VA loan and Jim was great about letting us know which houses we shouldn't even consider because they wouldn't meet the VA standard, and what exactly would need to be done at the house we were purchasing to get VA approval. He was spot on every time. Every person he recommended (the lender, the attorney, all the way to the inspection company) was beyond fabulous. Being first-time home buyers we were nervous about everything and they helped us through every step of the process. The lender told us that they wouldn't let us let anything fall through the cracks - and he was right! All in all, Jim made what could have been a stressful process blissfully stress-free. He was incredibly helpful and trustworthy. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in purchasing a home.

I have worked with Jim for several years and he is always professional and working to ensure his…read moreclients are well informed. He strives to always do right by his clients and have the process be as smooth as possible.

Peter helped us find our dream townhouse back in 2021, and we couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. From day one, he truly listened to our needs and gave thoughtful recommendations about what would be a good long-term investment versus what might end up being a money pit. He wasn't the type to push for a quick sale--in fact, he pointed out property damage and issues we might've missed on our own, which really built our trust. He stood out among all the other real estate agents we attempted working with. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, we ended up getting our top-choice home in just eight days! The process was seamless from start to finish. Even recently, when we needed to relocate, Peter offered to help us find renters and has continued to be supportive. We'll absolutely be working with him again when it's time to sell. As first time home buyers, we felt we got amazing value for the services provided. Highly recommend Peter and the Red Cedar Real Estate team for anyone looking for a knowledgeable, genuine, and reliable agent.

Peter and his team are exceptional, highly responsive, and well-informed. We met Peter in 2015 and…read morepurchased a home in Maple Lawn. The best way to describe Peter and Red Cedar is high touch, white glove - concierge service. Peter knew the market and had a powerful team of equally adept realty professionals. Nothing happened without Peter's knowledge and he always focused on what was best for us: Initially meeting through closing. Here's where the professionalism goes to another level - Peter builds relationships with his clients, throws mixers, and checked up on us a couple of times per year. And, he DIDN'T ASK US FOR THE NEXT DEAL each time he subtly checked in on us over 5 years! He and his team cares about you - long term not just to get a sale. After 5 years of relationship building, we called Peter and the Red Cedar team for support. He came over. We completed representation paperwork, his AMAZING 360 degree Ariel and interior video/photography genius turned up and transformed our house into a buyer's beacon that sold our home within 24-48 hours of posting - FULL PRICE OFFER!!!! This is Red Cedar - all day long. After getting an offer, Peter and his team coordinate every document, appointment, and follow-up like a well oiled machine. The signing appointment was completely painless without any hiccups in the paperwork or payout - again, Peter and Red Cedar are professionals and the service providers (Ex. Title Company) were exceptional too. Thanks Peter and Red Cedar for your exemplary support, education, and caring over 5 years!

We've bought and sold many properties over the years, and without a doubt, Jenny Maraghy and her…read moreteam at Compass provided one of the best experiences we've ever had. Jenny helped us sell our unique, high-end home quickly--and at a price that exceeded our expectations. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free, handling every detail with care and expertise. We can't recommend Jenny and her team highly enough. Outstanding in every way!

"Best Realtor in Central VA".  Jenny Maraghy Team did a…read morefantastic job preparing us to sell our Henrico home in April '21.   They reviewed the strong market, advised on timing, pricing and preparation of the home for highest return and fastest sale.   We followed their helpful and knowledgeable advice coupled with our own experience and preference.  They helped us hire a great handyman crew(including color advice), cleaning crew and a professional stager, a new experience for us... that clearly paid off.   The exceptional results speak for themselves.  One weekend on the market with multiple offers, all well above asking price, brought us the perfect buyers, a great above expectations price and easy closing experience.    TEAM MARAGHY IS SIMPLY THE BEST.  -- Bob Ruthazer

Jin helped my family sell their single family home in Chantilly, and they were super happy to have…read moremet and worked with her after receiving a recommendation of her services. She was helpful and on top of everything. It was great to have open communication and lots of access for their questions and concerns. Every time they had questions, she was responsive and available. Her knowledge about the market and the selling process was valuable and informative. Given all of the steps of selling, Jin stayed so involved and had good relationships with other service providers as well, like cleaners and movers. She was present for the walk-through and settlement with my family, and she attended every meeting with the new home builders. That kind of presence and hands-on involvement was so important and something that can't be taken for granted, because other agents do not have that level of care. For any future inquiries, my family is happy to recommend her services.

We don't usually leave negative reviews, but our experience with our former landlord and real…read moreestate agent, Jin Wickwire, unfortunately ended on a very disappointing note. While the home-buying process itself was smooth, our move-out experience was the complete opposite. As a family with young children, we were repeatedly questioned and made to feel uncomfortable over normal wear and tear......things like minor drywall nicks that are expected in any home with kids. These were already being addressed on our end with a contractor, as we had communicated. Despite agreeing to cover repairs and forfeit a $3,000 deposit, we were met with unnecessary comments and a level of aggression that felt unprofessional and unwarranted. It was especially disappointing given that we chose to work with her over many other options, expecting a level of trust and respect in return. We believe in accountability and were fully willing to take care of any legitimate damages....but respect and professionalism should go both ways. Based on this experience, we would not recommend doing business with Jin.

My husband and I found ourselves in the position of having to sell our house from out of state. We…read morewere really nervous about how that process would work since we had never sold a house before and were living out of state. Paula made the whole process so easy and really helped relieve some of the stress we felt. She was a real joy to work with and we felt that our house was in the best hands. If you're looking to sell a house in the Rockbridge County area I would hands down recommend using Paula.

The top local selling local agent for over 15 years. Has sold $100,000,000 in local real estate in…read morethat time!! You want great service, with a positive outgoing person, call her. She is great! Of course I am biased - as I am her husband. But, it's all true.

This letter will serve as my very high letter of recommendation for real estate agent and broker…read morePhilippa Main. She assisted my brother and me with the sale of our parents' home in April 2022. I have worked with many real estate professionals on several transactions over the years and can say with confidence that Philippa is one of the best I have ever used. Philippa has the qualities that make her an extremely successful and effective agent. We found her extremely knowledgeable and well-attuned to the super fast-changing market of early 2022. She was always attentive to our concerns and very responsive to questions, often responding immediately no matter the time. She showed great attention to detail enabling the sale to be made in less than a week. Our mother had recently passed away and we were raw with grief. Furthermore, we live in California, so it was even more important that we could rely on someone like Philippa to take the reins from beginning to end and that is exactly what she did. She was able to interpret and solve all the questions pertaining to our mother's Trust without the need for outside lawyers, and this was a great convenience to us. We also feel that we got the highest price possible for the house based on her pricing strategy and advice. Philippa exceeded our expectations in every way. The sale went very smoothly and we closed on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Philippa to anyone in need of a listing agent or for the purchase of a home. We interviewed three other agents before deciding on Philippa and she did not disappoint. Every detail was perfect, from the fantastic professional photos, the listing description, to the impeccable transactional aspects leading to the close of escrow. In a nutshell, she is a top tier professional, intelligent, tenacious, fun and talkative, bright and conscientious. If you need an agent/broker then hire Philippa Main. You won't be disappointed.

When getting our property ready to sell in Florida, we worked with Philippa. She was extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the market and helped us price it appropriately. She has one of the best response rates and follow through that we have experienced in our history of buying and selling multiple homes. We would recommend her to our friends and family for sure!

If you are looking for a realtor, look no further. Laura is the ONE! My husband and I were…read morefirst-time home buyers buying a condo in Arlington. Laura was recommended to us as a top agent in the DMV area with impressive transaction volume each year. Although we identified multiple agents through our search, we immediately decided to work with Laura after our initial video call because we were impressed by her knowledge of the local housing market and all aspects of real estate transaction. We are so grateful that we did! We were buying a condo in a very competitive area. Every time when we made an offer, we had a competing offer and had to act very quickly to make our offer more competitive. Laura worked around the clock to prepare the comparative market analysis, tour the units with us, crafted and advised us on compelling offer terms and negotiated with the seller agents. Our closing had some extra complexities due to the condo building's financing approval being expired. Laura skillfully helped us navigate this issue. She proactively included relevant language in our offer to protect us from such financing issue before we even knew there was an issue with the condo building. After we discovered the issue, Laura was in constant communication with the seller's agent, condo building and mortgage broker to speedily resolve the issue and ensure we could close on time within 3 weeks. Laura's price prediction and recommendations were spot on when we submitted our offer. She recommended us to adjust our offer to a certain price to increase our chance of sealing the deal at our offer price (instead of activating the price escalation clause and resulting in us paying a higher price). We were able to be the winning offer because of Laura's excellent communication skills and expert advice. We followed Laura's recommendation and did not have to pay more than our offer price for the condo. The appraisal ended up being higher than our purchase price. We are grateful that Laura helped us secure our dream home at a great price. Laura was extremely responsive and patient. We had a lot of questions as first-time home buyers. Laura patiently answered all of our questions at any time of the day. Despite her busy schedule, she accommodated our challenging schedules and requests under short notice every single time, which enabled us to close our home with great success. We could not have asked for a better realtor to share this home purchase journey with. Thank you Laura for being an outstanding, caring and dedicated realtor!

Laura is a true professional. Here knowledge of the market is unmathced and she knows how to win!…read more I would not hesitate to refer friends or anyone looking to buy or sell in her market.

It all started with the realization (March 2013) that I needed to sell my big house in the country…read moreand move to a small easy to maintain home in the city. I was ready to down size and simplify. But did I have it in me to go over that mountain of putting my home on the market, finding a home I love and moving? Ug. Then I made the best decision I have made in a long time. I called Jamie Kay. I just wanted to gather some info, ask some questions, and stick my toe in the water. Before I knew it THAT SAME DAY Jamie was at my house creating a punch list of things to do before putting my house on the market. She also set the date in order to keep me motivated to complete that list. So I did. Jamie is also a popular photographer in town, so when she showed up to take pictures for the listing I knew I was in good hands. However, when she sent me the photos I couldn't believe how beautiful they were! My home looked worthy of a magazine! I wanted to buy my home! The big day came, and I prepared myself for a long summer of keeping the house tidy and ready to show. A week later I had an interest, then an offer, then a contract. WHAT? I had to find a house I wanted to buy....and fast! I gave Jamie a pretty clear idea of what I was looking for, and I could tell she was listening. We looked at many houses, but like goldilocks....they just weren't "right". What happened next is hysterical! Jamie found the home of my dreams, and it wasn't even ON THE MARKET! Then she sent me to the BEST loan officer, the BEST inspector, the BEST closing attorney, the BEST plumber, you get the picture! And all of the documents were managed thru Docusign, which allowed me to review and sign everything from work. She did all of this but I never felt pressured or pushed, as she has an easy going personality that kept me relaxed and calm through the entire experience. This experience took "customer service' to a whole new level. How often do you get to say that? I moved into my new home in July 2013. My home should still be on the market right now, but its all behind me! Thank you Jamie Kay! You have no idea what a difference you made!

jamie is amazing to work with- very attentive and helpful as a realtor, fast and efficient! i…read morealways feel like shes being completely honest with what needs to be done, fair price, etc. great realtor!