Obtaining the services of a real estate agent is much more than "finding someone to sell your…read morehome". This is especially true if you are selling an inherited property as I was earlier this year. A good real estate agent will know the area, know the laws and rules and will help assess your home and get it listed and sold for a "good price". A great real estate agent is a counselor, a partner in your effort, someone who "has your back" throughout the process in addition to doing all of the real estate work. Philippa Main is an *outstanding* real estate agent and an even better person. My father passed away leaving a home in Woodbridge, Virginia - the home in which I grew up and which contained almost 50 years of possessions. I contacted Philippa in March of 2026 to discuss its potential sale even as the house was in significant disarray while I engaged in the slow process of cleaning it out and sorting through the many things my parents had accumulated over the years. When she visited the home, I looked around and threw up my hands. Philippa looked around and said, "we can make this happen." I sought her out specifically because she mentioned having expertise in sales of homes that are inherited - a particular niche that involves a delicate dance of handling family dynamics, wills, probate laws and determining what, if any, money should be put into renovations or improvements that will get a reasonable return on the investment. From our first conversation over the phone - which she took time to do in the middle of a busy weekend - Philippa was incredibly personable, easy to talk to and anticipated many of my questions and many of my concerns as we talked. By the end of our conversation, I felt like I was chatting with a friend who had expertise I needed. Over the following three months, she was a (rapidly-responded-to) text or phone call away as I navigated getting the house ready for sale. She helped outline a schedule and a plan to list the home. She connected me with a large network of trusted service providers from junk removers to contractors to painters to flooring experts from whom I obtained estimates and some of whom I contracted to help clear out the house and prepare it for sale. While she always reiterated that she would back any decision I made regarding the house, I always sought her counsel when making major decisions such as whether or not to spend money on renovations and, if so, which ones were most important. Of course, there were obstacles - some amusing, some less-so - but Philippa helped me handle each one with a confidence borne of having "seen it before". That is an incredibly valuable thing when dealing with a stressful situation. In the end, the home was listed in June and had nearly seventy showings in three days. The house sold for well over its asking price and after all of it I know some things: The home could have been sold by another agent. But few, if any, others could have been a partner in the process the way Philippa was for me. She was a trusted resource, a confidant, a person who knew when to inject humor into a situation and when helping me vent was what was needed - she understands people and the process of selling an inherited home in addition to being a brilliant real estate agent who knows the area and who knows how to get the job done. I couldn't recommend her more for ANY real estate work but, especially, if you face the task of preparing and selling an inherited property.

Philippa is a phenomenal realtor. She is very knowledgeable about the Arlington market and is…read moreespecially skilled around selling inherited homes. Her warmth comes though on every interaction. If you are selling a home in northern VA or selling an inherited home in this area, I highly recommend reaching out to Philippa. She is very generous with her time and skilled at what she does. You won't be disappointed!

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!

Andrew did a fantastic job taking pictures on our home. Very friendly, professional, and responsive…read moreto our scheduling needs; made our house look great. He even took pictures of my infant daughter's room first so she could nap while he photographed the rest of the home. He also blurred our family pictures on the wall for privacy. https://www.compass.com/listing/13007-magellan-avenue-rockville-md-20853/1333294681697402993/

Great working with Andrew. Very professional, easy to talk to, and he just does his thing. Pictures…read morecame out amazing and the same day. Will definitely work with them again.

I rented through Beckner Properties for the past 1.5 years and highly recommend them! Devon and…read moreLogan were great and I really appreciated having a nice place to live.

From the owner: Ready to stop managing your rentals and start growing your returns? Reach out today — we’ll help…read moreyou take the next step, wherever you are in your real estate journey. Invest Confidently. Manage Efficiently. Grow Strategically. At Beckner Properties, we’re a family-owned property management and real estate team based right here in Frederick — and we specialize in helping investors like you build wealth through smart real estate decisions. We offer full-service property management with zero long-term contracts — our services are month-to-month, because we believe our work should earn your business every single month. Whether you’re holding one rental or a growing portfolio, we handle it all: • Tenant screening and placement • Rent collection and accounting • Maintenance coordination • Lease management and renewals • Owner reports and year-end tax prep Need help buying your first investment property or selling one that’s underperforming? Devon, our in-house licensed agent, works directly with new and experienced investors to identify opportunities, analyze cash flow potential, and guide you through the buying and selling process with confidence. We’ve done it, we’re still doing it, and we want to help you do it too. • Month-to-month contracts • Transparent pricing • Personalized support • Local expertise — we live and invest here too

Contacted Bob on Friday and he responded within an hour. A cancelled appointment was to my…read moreadvantage. Bob came over on Saturday and completed an extensive survey complete with permanent and semi-permanent markers to trace the very unusual left-side property line of my house. Of note was he identified a property line issue where one of my neighbors has fencing over the property line. So glad he identified the issue as we're in the planning phase for erecting fencing. Prompt service, ighly skilled and highly recommended.

Robert was great. I got a quick response to my request for services. He was on time and did a…read morethorough job staking the property lines.

We had an incredible experience working with Bill Dixon! From start to finish, he helped us find…read morethe right home for us, schedule a showing, submit a strong offer, and close-all within just two weeks. His responsiveness, knowledge, and dedication truly made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Bill is well connected and was able to refer competent people throughout the process, which made a huge difference in keeping everything on track and efficient. Bill and his referrals whom we worked with all responded quickly and outside of business hours. We're so grateful for his guidance every step of the way. We would highly recommend Bill Dixon at Dandridge Realty Group to anyone looking to buy a home!

Our Agent was Lisa Stuart and she was AWESOME! She was a great communicator, and really listened…read moreto the search criteria. She's diligent and real go getter. She made the whole process of finding a home easy and painless. I highly recommend Lisa as a wonderful real estate professional.

We cannot say enough good things about Christina! She helped us sell our house in Smithsburg, Md…read moreand it was a huge blessing working with her. She had contacts that helped us get work done on our house at such reasonable rates and she went above and beyond every step of the way. Highly recommend you give her a call if you need a real estate agent!

If you need a real estate agent, seriously look no further. I can say hands down that Christina is…read morethe best! She is so knowledgeable about the market, and I always knew that she was working behind the scenes for our best interests. She explained the process, answered our questions, and never never pressured us into making any decisions until we were ready. We were out-of-state buyers and so she even went the extra mile to visit homes to us and video chatted us while she walked around. Aside from the amazing real estate professional that Christina is, she is also just a great person - trustworthy, patient, and funny! Exactly the type of person you want on your team when buying/selling in this crazy market!