I was disappointed in DC Living Real Estate, even though I would say that the price we ultimately…read morereceived for the sale of our house was satisfactory, as were the number of days the house was on the market. In addition, the DC Living brokers worked hard. There were aspects, too, of our sale that would have tried the patience of any broker, and they remained cheerful and positive throughout. Some, and perhaps most, buyers would find the two principal brokers to be a good fit. Despite all of this, I found my relationship with one of the brokers to be among the most problematic I've had with a professional. I would urge anyone considering these brokers to make sure that they are equally comfortable with both, as their styles are quite different. My clear preference for dealing with the one with whom I felt I still had a good relationship was overridden at every turn. I particularly regret having agreed to dual agency. In effect, as soon as I had done so, I no longer felt I could receive reliable advice on the price negotiations, and later on the negotiations over the list of repairs. I'm pretty sure in retrospect that the buyers would have gone through with the purchase without the split-it-down-the-middle approach that dual agency invites. I don't know this for sure, and it is quite possible we would have made the same concessions had we been advised by a broker with no stake in serving the buyer, but with dual agency I couldn't be sure. I don't blame DC Living for having agreed to dual agency, although it wasn't clear until afterwards when I asked that they did not have a prior relationship to the buyers before meeting them at one of our open houses. Later, when the broker with whom I had a problematic relationship described a portion of the commission that they were kicking back to the buyer as having been granted to help make the deal work, it seemed curious. When I inquired, I was advised that the buyers had asked for it during the negotiations to bridge the gap between us, but it was not disclosed at the time it was asked for or granted, but rather later as a heads up in connection with a form that we would see at settlement. It didn't make any difference to the amount of commission we paid, but it dovetailed with the narrative I was developing in which I felt managed and not listened to or treated with genuine respect.

We have used DC Living - specifically Deb and Skip - for three purchases and two sales of houses…read moreacross the last decade. On the sell side, they got us record setting high prices for the block both times. On the sell side, they were incredibly patient with us, introducing us to various neighborhoods, faring stops and starts to our thinking about our readiness to move. In addition, they are real home experts - the best at recommending handymen/painters/floor guys and have excellent ideas on home improvement in general. They are pretty much our go-to house consultants. Couldn't recommend more highly.

We have tried for many years to sell our townhouse only to be be disappointed by being told it…read morecouldnt happen at the time for different reasons. We decided to give it one more try recently and was referred to Teila Thorne w/Exit Realty. Teila not only gave her word that she would give it her all and our house would sell within a couple months...IT HAPPENED:-)! She was always there whenever we had questions/concerns. What makes her even more awesome is she also assisted us in purchasing a NEW home. I definitely recommend Teila Thorne for buying&selling your home!

Kendall made purchasing our first home possible. She was incredibly responsive, helpful, and…read moreprofessional throughout the process and went above and beyond to ensure things went smoothly. If we decide to sell our home and purchase another, she is the only person I would consider working with.

Kendall agreed to assist me in a relatively complicated buying process (as I was at the time living…read moreoverseas), and she was communicative, helpful, and professional throughout the entire ordeal. When the initial timelines were unexpectedly altered because of COVID restrictions, she diligently adapted and provided wise counsel to ensure the smoothest process possible. Buying a house/condo is always nerve wracking and confusing, but Kendall was a fantastic resource that greatly reduced the normal (and expected) tensions.

I have known Cindy for about 10 years. She helped me purchase my first home in 2009. When it came…read moretime for me to purchase my second home, she was the only person I considered. There are many reasons Cindy is my first choice but I have listed a few below: Responsiveness: When you are trying to find a home in a hot market, it is important to have a realtor who is responsive. When I made the offer on my current home in November 2018, someone else had already submitted an offer to the buyer. Because Cindy was knowledgeable about contracts and quick to respond to emails and phone calls, my offer was accepted only minutes before the other homebuyer. There is a lot more to this story but I will tell you that Cindy worked her butt off to get me this home. In addition, when I was viewing multiple homes, Cindy took my request to view a home seriously and would try to schedule the home visit the next day when possible. If you are serious about buying a home. You will want to have Cindy as your realtor.  Realtor Expert: Cindy is an expert when it comes to real estate contracts and because of her many years of experience in real estate, she has also become somewhat of an expert when it comes to the condition of a home. During home tours, Cindy is under the cabinets looking at pipes, she is in the basement inspecting the water heater and furnaces, she is checking all the nooks and crannies you probably forgot about because you are more focused on the initial appearance of the home. Many of the items that were pointed out by my inspector during my home inspection, where things I anticipated because Cindy pointed them out during the initial tour of the home. I was grateful to have someone with her experience, working on my side. Overall personality: Cindy is a gem. She has spunk, she is always smiling, full of energy, and a pleasant person to work with. She is serious about her work and she cares for her clients. She will work hard to get you the home that you want. Oh and before I forget, this is another reason I love Cindy so much. After my home inspection, we tried to negotiate a seller assistance for some of the repairs that had to be made on the home. The seller didn't want to budge and I gave in, I told Cindy I'll just take what the buyer was offering. Cindy didn't like this. I don't know what conversation she had with the buyers realtor, but at the end of the day, I received the seller subsidy I wanted and not what the buyer was trying to give me. Cindy went above and beyond for me. She didn't have to but she did because she wanted what was best for me.  So, if you are looking for a realtor, you should choose Cindy. The first home she helped me purchase is in Maryland and the second home is in Alexandria, VA.

We have sold a condo and a house, and we have bought a house with Cindy as our real estate agent…read more She is an absolutely amazing realtor. She was involved in every step of the buying and selling process and worked very hard for us. When buying and selling she will fight and negotiate hard, understanding what you want and bargain appropriately. She loves to negotiate, and will work hard to make sure you qet what you want and manage your risk levels (and expectations). What I loved the most about Cindy is she stayed involved and stayed on top of all the moving parts of the house buying and selling process. Between the buyer, the seller, the buying agent, the selling agent, mortgage broker, and title company it's a lot to take care off and keep track of. Cindy stayed on top of all these different pieces to make sure that everyone is doing their job. She was also incredibly sensitive to our timelines on each buying and selling process and kept us informed every step of the way. She was always accessible over the phone and in person when needed - at times acting as half agent and half therapist. She gave us a lot of guidance on coordinating the actual move (we moved with young children), gave solid and reasonable advice on how to get our properties ready for selling and viewing, and went above and beyond for us on several occasions to make sure we were taken care of at every step of the way. If you're looking for an experienced, aggressive, transparent, helpful and informative agent - do not hesitate to work with Cindy - you couldn't be in better hands.

Natasha was exceptional in our search for a property Vienna, VA. Before Natasha, we were in touch…read morewith about 3 real estate agents and we had different types of problems with them. Some would show a property and would never get back to us to follow up. We had to literally contact them and ask for the updates. Others were not punctual. Natasha is different: punctual, very effective with following up and updating you about the progress, takes time to show the property and advise you about the pros and cons, works with you on the next steps to get the property and many more. She definitely knows the region where she works very well. She was very knowledgeable in advising us about the local public schools, commute to the capital, price history for similar properties, etc. We definitely recommend Natasha and will surely work with her again. Thank you Natasha!

Natasha is a wonderful person to work with. She worked very hard to help us find what we needed in…read morea short amount of time. I definitely recommend her services to anyone! My husband and I will reach out to her when we need a realtor in the future! Thank you Natasha for all your help!

They did it again! Renee, Meg and the Honorable Service Realty Group did it again! They did such a…read moregreat job in listing and selling our home while helping us also in finding another one for our downsizing goal. This is the third time we have used HSRG and couldn't be happier! I gladly recommend them wholeheartedly for all of your real estate needs.

My wife and I have had a relationship with Meg and her HSR team for about seven years now, and we…read morecould not be more pleased with the results. They have assisted us in the sale of three rental properties, the purchase/sale of eight investment properties, the sale of our personal home, and the purchase of our dream home on the lake in Montclair. Throughout, the team has always been friendly, courteous, and professional. Their knowledge of the real estate market in the Northern VA area is unmatched.

Terinee has a fabulous hands on approach that is very hard to find. Anyone looking for a real…read moreestate agent who truly CARES is in good hands when working with her.

First of all, I don't think I would have been able to get to the finish line with this, my first…read morehome purchase, if it weren't for Terinee. She was instrumental in helping me navigate what eventually turned out to be a volatile, yet delicate home buying process. As a result of a devastating personal tragedy experienced by the seller, the listing agent told her that the seller stopped all communication and it was unclear if the seller would sign the closing documents. Terinee didn't miss a beat. She extended compassion while also using a gentle amount of firmness to get the deal done. If I hadn't listened to her, I likely would've lost the deal. She stayed in close communication with the listing agent, providing frequent updates, while being somewhat of a mediator to help both sides understand how both parties were being impacted by the circumstances. Even after starting conversations with legal counsel about my options, we were able to get to settlement without me having to retain an attorney and I believe that was due largely in part to how Terinee handled everything. From the beginning, it was clear that she was genuinely passionate about helping me become a homeowner. When I first started looking, I honestly didn't appreciate how competitive the DC market was. I did a strategy session and she made recommendations as to how to make my offer competitive even amongst all cash buyers (I was using financing) that turned out to be essential to making this deal work. As I started my search, I was having trouble finding everything that I wanted (I'm picky). Terinee searched relentlessly until she found a home with (almost) everything I was looking for (with the exception of a Jacuzzi tub), while staying within my budget. My commute, preferred neighborhood, home size, income generation potential, proximity to metro, trails and outdoor accessibility, etc., were all taken into account, and she delivered! When she found the home, it was just going under contract and she recommended we submit a backup offer. I was a bit skeptical going this route because initially I didn't see the benefit of it, but I decided to trust her and I'm glad I did. About a week after submitting the backup offer, it was accepted! On top of that, her advice early on to get approved by more than one local lender allowed me to negotiate my interest rate down and will save me thousands. Even after my offer was accepted, Terinee and her team worked closely with me, providing guidance in navigating this intimidating and overwhelming process and provided me with tons of resources (inspectors, attorneys, home warranty companies) as-needed. She was there every step of the way providing data, offering insights and even being a (low-key) therapist when I "got into my feelings" when the deal stalled. She knows the DC area well, has a wealth of real estate knowledge, and was very savvy with dealing with various personalities. I cannot thank Terinee and her team enough for making my first home purchase a reality. It was a great experience and I'm absolutely LOVING my new home!

My wife and I have worked with Betsy and her team over a period of 20 years now across 6 different…read moretransactions. First a rental when we were just getting married, our first home (buy and sell), our forever home (buy) and a vacation property as a getaway during COVID (buy and sell). Across this we experienced buyers' markets, sellers' markets, some truly wonderful buyers and sellers, and one difficult seller going through a hard time. Through it all, there was never a time that my wife or I could ever imagine a better shepherd to lead us through the difficult and convoluted process of home sales. She is truly a pros pro in every regard - examining the market, pricing the home, staging the home, negotiating a final price, and then the complex and legal process of closing. She is with you all the way guiding you and ensuring you find the right home for your family, negotiate the best price, employ proper risk mitigation steps during the contractual phase in regard to the home inspection and evaluation, and even address the occasional hiccup that occurs post purchase. She takes the stress out of the process by shouldering it for you. On our two home sales as an example, with Betsy guiding us we had multiple strong offers, WELL above asking, before buyers had even had a chance to get in and look at the home in person. It was all through the pre-marketing work she and her team do so well. I can't recommend Betsy strongly enough and wouldn't engage in a real estate transaction with any other agent.

Very unprofessional. Betsy does not call nor reply to the…read moreemails if she is too busy. I guess she choose's who she wants to work with.