A Deep, Heartfelt Warning to Military Families & Every Renter…read more The Realty Solutions Group - My Experience I want to speak from my heart, not out of anger, but out of pain... and out of love for the next family who just wants a safe, honest place to live. As a military family, we move more than most people will ever understand. We uproot our lives because we serve this country. We carry stress, uncertainty, and sacrifice into every new city, every new home. The only thing we ask in return is fairness, honesty, and human decency. What we went through with The Realty Solutions Group broke something inside me that I didn't expect. We left that home professionally cleaned, documented, photographed, and ready. We did everything right. Everything. Yet afterward, the company submitted photos that were not from our home based on what we experienced: A different stove -- different color, different style -- not the one in the home. A refrigerator photo taken after our move-out, not the one we cleaned and photographed. Images that simply did not match the truth of the condition we left behind. And while we struggled to make sense of it, our family kept discovering that the business addresses they provided did not lead to their office at all one led to a counseling center, another to an unrelated private individual. Each time we searched, it felt like hitting another wall of confusion and darkness. The individuals involved in our experience were: Amy Cooper, Alicia Davis, Alexa Devine, and Terrance Harmon. Amy Cooper and Alicia Davis are listed as Realtors -- professionals who are supposed to uphold honor, truth, and the Realtor Code of Ethics. Knowing that made the disappointment cut even deeper. And yes, based on our experience, their actions violated Virginia's requirements for truthful documentation and timely deposit returns under Virginia Code §55.1-1226. But honestly... this is not just about laws. This is about humanity. This is about basic decency. People in this world are barely surviving. Families are hurting. Hearts are heavy. Everyone is fighting something silent and painful. Why lie? Why take from people who trusted you? Why add more suffering to a world already overflowing with it? Why treat people like they are disposable, like their hard-earned money doesn't matter? It broke me. But it also woke me up. And yet... I forgive you. Not because it was okay. Not because it didn't hurt. Not because I got justice. I forgive you because I will not let your actions poison my spirit. I forgive you because God told me to let it go, even if I still feel the sting. I forgive you because whatever you sow, you will reap -- in God's time, not mine. If you needed that money more than us... Then may God bless you. May He heal whatever led you down that path. May He soften whatever hardened your heart. Because you don't know what a family is fighting when you choose to take from them. To every military family, every single mother, every father, every renter just trying to live: Please... Protect yourselves. Document everything. Do not assume job titles equal honesty. Do not assume a smile equals integrity. Do not assume everyone means you well. My faith says release it. My heart says warn others. So I'm doing both. I pray that no other family feels what we felt. I pray that honesty becomes the standard again. I pray that people stop adding pain to a world already drowning in it. And I pray this reaches the right person -- someone who just needs to know the truth before they sign that lease. God bless you. And may God change the hearts of those who hurt others, because we need more healing in this world... not more wounds.

They are extremely knowledgeable and overall great Folks. The Realty Solutions Group has been a…read moretrustworthy company since I chose them for property management. I've had my properties managed by them since 2016, and most of the tenants have been amazing. Alicia, Alexa, and Amy have kept me in the loop about the tenants' needs and property issues. I truly appreciate their honesty and professionalism. Whether dealing with great or difficult tenants, this company has been consistent, reliable, and upfront. I value honesty, decency, and respect in my business relationships, and Realty Solutions Group has shown all of these qualities. Thank you!" Honesty, decency, and respect are something that I look for with anyone I'm working with, and the Realty Solutions Group has been a Life savior over the years! Thank you!!

We came across Jeff through USAA when we started looking for a new home in the DC area in spring…read more2019. He was super responsive, putting together a list of potential properties to visit on less than 36 hours notice before we even met the first time. During our search, he was always available via email and text, and prompt in replies. He was also timely in all home visits. His background as a contractor, and military experience, were traits we appreciated and which gave him a different perspective than other realtors. He never tried to "sell" us on a home, but looked at every place with a keen eye for detail, possible/probable issues, and a real sense of what we were looking for. During the purchase process, he was 100% on top of the paperwork flow, ensuring timely provision of necessary info to us, and that we were prompt in our responses as necessary, all without being pushy. He also recommended a great lender, which gave us a rate almost half a point lower than the companies we were considering, saving us several hundred dollars per month. In all, our experience with Jeff was excellent. We plan to use him again when we decide to sell or rent our new home, whenever that may happen.

Working with Jeff to purchase our home was fantastic. My husband and I are fairly new to the area,…read moreso we really appreciated his honesty and his knowledge of the home-buying process in the DC area. His expertise was invaluable during price negotiations and the home inspection. We definitely felt like we were in good hands with Jeff as our agent. Our buying process occurred over the holidays, and Jeff remained in close contact throughout our hectic holiday schedules. We never felt rushed or pressured. Overall, we could not have been happier with Jeff as our agent. I will be recommending him to co-workers/friends in the future.

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 bought one place with Jake as our realtor and sold another. He makes the process smooth and…read moreeasy, and I had been thinking it was all going to be totally stressful. He found us the perfect condo downtown and got a great buyer for our uptown townhouse. He also greatly helped our neighbor sell her house when she was at a loss as to how to even deal with tenants, some wall damage and other problems. He knows people who can help! I've known other realtors and none as friendly as Jake!

Whereeeeeeee do I begin . If you are looking for one of the best real estate agents look no…read morefurther than Regina !!!!!Regina is beyond patient , caring and truly understanding. She takes her time with you. Her professionalism is top-tier. Regina puts her clients first and to me that is beyond exceptional

Very timely responses. Very helpful in finding me the right home in the right location with my…read morebudget. Would definitely use her services again.

During a recent trip back to the DC area, I had the chance to meet and work with this company. I…read morehad called in to get help with homes for sale and other real estate info. Eric answered the phone and was more than helpful. He addressed my questions, showed me how to search for properties on their website, and invited me in to one of their free workshops. The workshop times didn't work well with my schedule so he offered to have an agent sit down with me off-hours. I took him up on his offer to meet an agent in person. During my trip, I've now met with Gerard 3 different times in-person. It's been a great experience and I'm glad I took the time - I've learned a lot and am leaving town having all my questions and concerns answered.

We used UrbanLand to list our property in Glover Park. We no longer live in DC area and had renters…read morefor a few years. Gerard and Trish were a God-sent for us. They helped us get the property in selling condition: they handled dealing with contractors and then stage the home beautifully for us. The result was a night-and-day difference from when our renters moved out. We needed up selling at a higher price than we expected for the rowhouse. Gerard is very knowledgable about the DC housing market. He has lots of connections and gives sound advice. He and Trish are very trustworthy and true professionals. I wouldn't hesitate to use them if you're looking to list your property. I would give 6 STARS if I could.

Experience was excellent! Peggy Yee helped and stayed on top of everything throughout the whole…read moreprocess. She was very responsive and I can tell she put in the extra effort to sell my townhouse. She kept me posted with updates on the progress and I felt she really cared about selling the property. It was very easy for me as a first-time seller and my townhouse was under contract in no time. Peggy Yee and her team is very trustworthy and knowledgeable and I'm confident she will do the same for all her clients!

Peggy basically rescued my flailing listing. I had originally listed with "discount" broker who…read moreprovided the service--and results--of a discount broker. My friend took me to an evening real estate event at which Peggy was speaking on some of the mistakes made when listing. Many of the things she was saying spoke directly to me. I switched to Peggy, took her advice on pricing and staging, and my condo unit was under contract in about 48 hours after listing--at a price well above list (I received multiple quality offers). I highly recommend Peggy's services. She may not tell you what you WANT to hear, but she'll tell you what you NEED to hear.

Over the last two decades I've owned and managed several rental units in Reston and for much of…read morethat time Mark Wilson, a man I've known and worked with for many years, helped me in vetting tenants, negotiating leases, and acquiring maintenance assistance when it was needed. It was always a smooth process. So when it came time to finally sell the final property there was no question in my mind who I would turn to handle the transaction. The sale was made as part of a 1031 Exchange which takes special expertise and Mark brought this and much more to the table making the entire process as efficient and as transparent as possible. His market analysis and subsequent contract negotiation was on the mark - pun intended - and we brought the sale to close in record time. Timing was important because of the Exchange requirements which necessitate closure within some very strict parameters. To assist in this Mark referred me to an excellent colleague of his in my acquisition market - Richmond, VA - and that proved key in making the entire process work. What could have been a tricky - and costly - procedure went very quickly and very smoothly. My time in the Reston market both as a resident and investor has now come to a close but were that ever to change Mark would be the first person I'd call to get it taken care of. He is a person of integrity whose opinions I value, skills as an agent I admire, and recommendations I have faithfully and profitably followed. If you're in need of a truly professional real estate agent, I highly recommend him to you. He does not disappoint. Thanks Marks!

I have worked with Mark for more than 20 years regarding home purchases, sales, and rental property…read moretransactions. He is great and highly recommend him for all your realtor needs.