Definitely the best realtor I have ever worked with! Super knowledgeable, honest, and hardworking…read more We had to purchase our home in Maryland from Hawaii. The time difference is a huge pain to deal with, and Ryan was flexible, and we were always able to have quick communications with him. Even in a tough market, Ryan made our home-buying experience an absolute pleasure. You will not go wrong having Ryan in your corner when purchasing a home!

As first-time homebuyers, we were overwhelmed with the sheer number of real estate agents to choose…read morefrom, but Ryan stood out from the others due to his extensive knowledge of the local area and ability to answer specific questions about individual homes. During our two years of working with him, Ryan consistently demonstrated all the best qualities of a great real estate agent: 1) He is always accessible and responsive. Even though he has many clients, he is great at prioritizing each one. He helps schedule showings and submit offers quickly, which is important in a seller's market. 2) He is very knowledgeable about homes in general. During home tours, we have many questions, including the condition of the home, estimated costs of potential renovations/repairs, and specifics of the neighborhood. Ryan almost always has an answer on the spot, and quickly gets answers from the listing agent for anything that he is unsure about. 3) He is laid-back and patient. Our homebuying process consisted of two years of searching and eight total offers submitted. Ryan was always ready to show us homes on short notice, even when we contact him out of the blue once every couple of months. He never pressures us to submit any offers with terms that we are not comfortable with. During home tours, he lets us take our time to examine the home in peace while pointing out helpful things that we might have missed (in contrast to some agents who spend too much time pointing out obvious info from the MLS listing and distracting their clients from the actual home viewing). 4) He is extremely professional and organized. He consistently follows up with us and communicates between all parties involved with the home buying transaction. For each offer, he maintains constant communication with the seller's agent, finds out what they are looking for to make the offer more competitive, and adheres to the submission deadlines. He has an assistant to help during the closing process but remains accessible whenever his expertise is needed. Although our closing process was simpler than average, we are confident that he has the skills to navigate more complicated closing situations. Overall, we were very happy to have Ryan as our real estate agent! Please reach out to him if you are looking for a real estate agent who is extremely reliable, knowledgeable, and will ensure that your home buying/selling process goes as smoothly as possible.

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

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.

In March 2024, we needed to sell my parents' house in MD in a hurry, while living in CA. The house…read moreneeded multiple renovations and repairs that we needed to be cost-effective and did not have the time or ability to manage ourselves. Melinda took care of and oversaw everything. She found the contractors, got multiple bids, supervised everything and kept it on an incredibly quick schedule that I thought was not possible, and ended up closing the sale in early June for substantially more value than seemed possible a few months earlier. I have worked with multiple real estate agents over the years. There is no comparison to the value that Melinda has brought. She took responsibility for every aspect of getting the house ready to sell and delivered on all of her promises - if not over delivered. I cannot recommend her enough!!!

Melinda provided great service throughout the process of selling my mother's property. She was very…read moreinvolved throughout the process, providing valuable guidance and hands-on oversight of the various reno and repair projects that needed to be completed before the house was put on the market. Her kind and calm demeanor was an asset during the sometimes stressful moments.

Erik played a big role in helping us find our first home. I'd highly recommend his services to…read moreanyone looking to buy a new home!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Erik Weisskopf to sell my father's house, and I…read morecouldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, Erik demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and expertise. One of the standout qualities of Erik Weiskopf is his expansive understanding of the local real estate market. His insight and strategic approach were instrumental in setting the right price for the sale of my father's home, which ultimately led to a quick and successful sale (before it was actually placed on the market). Erik kept us (my brother, sister and sister-in-law) informed about every step of the process. Communication is key during a real estate transaction, and Erik Weisskopf and his staff (Marti Watson, Kara MacDonald (Close with Potomac) and Natalie Bruce (MRET - My Real Estate Transaction)) excelled in this area. They coordinated this sale not only with the prospective buyers, but my siblings as well. They were always available to answer questions, concerns, and provide updates. His responsiveness and clear communication made us feel confident and well-supported throughout the entire process. Erik Weisskopf also went above and beyond in preparing my house for sale, offering valuable advice on staging and upgrading the carpet, flooring, kitchen appliances and painting to ensure the house was visually welcoming and significantly enhanced the property's appeal. The attention to detail and commitment to presenting my home in the best possible light was truly impressive. The marketing strategy employed by Erik Weisskopf was top-notch, utilizing professional photography, virtual tours, and various online platforms to attract potential buyers. The result was a high level of interest and got offers right after it was placed in "coming soon" status with a cash offer, no contingencies. Negotiating the sale of my home was another area where Erik Weisskopf shined. Their negotiation skills ensured that I received the best possible deal while maintaining a smooth and stress-free process. They handled all aspects of the transaction with utmost professionalism and integrity. In summary, Erik Weisskopf exceeded my expectations in every way. His expertise, dedication, and exceptional service made selling my house a positive and rewarding experience. I highly recommend Erik Weisskopf to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. You can trust that you are in excellent hands with Erik Weisskopf. Thank you, Erik Weisskopf and your staff for your outstanding work and for making the sale of my house a seamless and successful journey

Steve Miller helped me so much in the listing and sale of my home. He gave great advice about how…read moreto organize and stage the house and was extremely supportive all through the process including sitting with me at closing and explaining each document as I signed it. I felt great having someone like Steve in my corner through a stressful time. I felt that he was invested in helping me and getting the best outcome from the sale of my house. I would definitely recommend Steve as a real estate agent and would work with him again in the future.

Marty has been amazing to work with! He found us a beautiful home and made the entire home buying…read moreprocess stress-free. He genuinely wants to help you find the best place at the right cost. His knowledge and expertise offer a clear advantage, especially in this difficult market. He will be working with us to sell our current home and I'm sure I'll have just as many wonderful things to say about that process. I would recommend all my friends and family work with Marty.

One of the best Realtors I know! As a Real Estate professional myself, if I had to hire another…read moreprofessional to sell my own home (which I eventually will do). Marty Welsh would be my go to guy. He is incredibly professional, but most importantly just a really nice guy.

When my husband and I first arrived to Maryland, we had so many friends recommending us agents to…read moreguide us on our first home purchase. Thankfully, we chose Lou Vivas. He has helped sooo much with this whole process and has made the entire process quick and painless. We've heard stories of how long and aggravating purchasing a home is, and what we got is definitely not what we were expecting. As soon as we found homes we liked, Lou was able to schedule tours in the next 24-48 hours. He showed us what we should be looking for in a home and explained the entire process to us about various different things that we had never heard of, in a way that we could fully comprehend! Lou and his team have held our hand the entire way through, and we couldn't be more grateful for all the help!

As a first home buyer, I am glad to work with Viva the Life team, and Lou in particular, as he…read morestrived to help us find our dream home. He is very cooperative and knowledgeable. I like his positive spirit as he is always trying to make the process smoother and accessible, which helped us get our beautiful condo in a great location in Washington DC.

We were downsizing and moving from Montgomery County to Calvert County and we went with John…read moreWilliams. I have to say this was the most stress-free, easy process that we've ever gone through. He made everything very simple, he explained everything to us and was very patient with us. The process took a few months and he was with us the whole time and I would heartily recommend him to anyone looking to sell and buy a home.

John was great for us as first time homebuyers, his knowledge of both the realtor side of the…read moreprocess as well as the maintenance side of things gave us a unique approach at what to look for in the perfect home. Communication was quick and consistent. I would definitely recommend John as a realtor!