Anna helped us sell our home. She and her team were professional, prompt, and easy to work with. Their guidance and recommendations were vital to helping us sell our home within days of listing and securing a great settlement read more

Working with Barak Sky and the SkyGroup was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. I cannot recommend Barak or his team highly enough. As an active-duty military member relocating from Omaha, Nebraska to Washington, D.C., I needed a real estate team that understood both the complexities of VA benefits and the tight timelines of a cross-country move. Barak and his team exceeded every expectation with professionalism, empathy, and precision. From our very first interaction, Barak made us feel like family--it was as if a big brother and his close friends were personally invested in helping us find our home. He personally attended about 75-80% of all activities, picked us up from the airport twice, and spent four full days walking us through 35 homes across two visits. When our first two offers fell through, he went above and beyond, touring seven additional properties for us on his own. The SkyGroup, proudly affiliated with Serhant--the renowned brokerage featured on Netflix and Bravo--truly delivers a concierge-level experience. They connected us with trusted lenders, inspectors, designers, and contractors, ensuring every detail was covered. Responsive, knowledgeable, and never pushy, Barak and his team always put our best interests first. They are simply exceptional and set the standard for real estate service in the DMV. read more

We found what would be our future townhouse on Zillow and met with Barrett to tour the property! We were SO impressed with his knowledge and genuine demeanor that after we saw the property we asked him to be our realtor!! Throughout the entire home buying process, Barrett guided us every step of the way, and was at the ready to address any questions or concerns that we had. He worked hard to make us feel comfortable with the process and got the deal done in an efficient manner. We highly recommend him and the Sky Group as we had such a wonderful & stress free experience, buying our first townhouse! We can't thank him enough for his kindness and professionalism! Ask for Barrett if you need a realtor! He is one of the best in the business! Thank you Barrett, Jennifer & Greg read more

By far the smoothest and easiest homebuying process ever. I was with a previous realtor for over a year and the house fell out of contract twice and experienced a plethora of inexperienced mistakes. Everything with Barak, his team members Allison and Pauline, was incredibly easy. They lined everything up for me and made my lift non-existent other than signing documents. They even took care of payments for me only to be reimbursed once the sale was complete. I cannot recommend this team enough. They were timely, responsive, and directive in what they needed from me. 5/5 read more

Anna and her team couldn't have been more exceptional! We met with her when we knew we would be putting our house on the market the following year. She strategized with us regarding a private listing until we were ready to hang a sign, and shared her expertise and knowledge of real estate to our advantage. The most amazing part was that we were going to be living 3,000 miles away 6 months before the home actually sold. Her team was extremely helpful in navigating the preparation of our home, which included selling items, donating them and finally removing everything and cleaning the property before the sale took place. And, their communication with us throughout was constant and thorough. We truly could not have done it without them! read more

Anna is a star! I'd highly recommend for either buying or selling - she and her team provided incredible support to us in both.

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I had great service throughout my first home buying experience with this company. My realtor Billy was extremely knowledgeable and patient throughout a long process accessing the city's first time homebuyer program. The rest of the team also provided excellent support during while I was under contract. read more

I had never gone to a showing before, let alone put an offer in. Barak and his team walked me through the whole process. From making sure I had all the forms, to walking me through every single point of a contract. He also did a great job negotiating - saving me a good bit of money at closing. He knows the DC area really well. I looked at dozens of places with him, and he talked me through the pros (and cons) of each place. I was able to move through the process quickly (the whole process only took a few months) without having to settle. Buying a home for the first time was an incredibly daunting experience, but Barak and his team made it manageable, and if/when I buy again in DC, I plan on working with them again. read more

My wife and I recently bought a house and sold a condo with Barak and his team, and we highly recommend the Sky Group. Specifically: (1) Barak is an experienced realtor: - Barak knows the DMV market well and has a great feel for how competitive certain properties will be, which allowed us to accurately price offers when buying and our condo when selling. - When buying, Barak added significant value through his deep understanding of how sellers evaluate offers. With Barak's guidance, we were able to maximize our offer's competitiveness without increasing offer price or buying without an inspection by improving other terms (e.g., increasing EMD) that sellers value. After closing, we spoke with friends who had recently purchased homes, and they wished their realtors had added value in this manner. (2) Barak has strong relationships in the industry: - Barak has a lot of connections in the industry that were helpful throughout the buying and selling process. When buying, we viewed off-market houses and were connected to developers. When selling, Barak connected us with his favorite contractor to fix up the place before we listed. Barak's connections clearly help him to stay current on the state of the market. - We were impressed by Barak's ability to work well with other realtors. When buying, Barak stays in contact with the sellers' agents to understand timing and competitiveness of the house. For the house we purchased, Barak was able to identify a key offer term that interested the sellers but that we could not find in any listing platform, and we were able to include that term in our offer to maximize competitiveness. (3) Barak has a great team: When we started this process, we did not appreciate how important it was for a realtor to have a team. Now, we could not imagine conducting a real estate transaction without a team. Apart from Barak's value, the Sky Group made buying and selling easy: - The Sky Group's transaction manager, Allison, helps the process go smoothly from the time the contract is signed through closing, dealing with lenders, appraisers, title companies, etc. - We moved out before we sold our condo, and the Sky Group's listing coordinator, Jane, coordinated repairs, staging, listing, etc. to make the process easy for us. read more

We worked with Anna Mackler and her team at Sky Group over a roughly six-month period buying our new home and selling our old one. On both sides, the experience was exceptional. As a buyer's agent, Anna understood the rapidly changing and very competitive DC market. When we located a property, she helped us put in a strong bid. She also provided great recommendations for financing. Ultimately, our bid was accepted and we got the home of our dreams! On the seller's side, Anna had a good sense of what buyers were looking for. She helped coordinate a facelift for our old home that made it more attractive. She and her team bought materials, helped arrange contractors and pretty much took care of everything ahead of listing. We ended up with a lot of interest in the house and it sold quickly for a great price. Other members of Anna's team at Sky Group were every bit as good as she was. Everyone was extremely responsive, competent and friendly. 5.0 star reviews are a dime-a-dozen on the internet, but this was a true 5.0 star experience. We would highly recommend Anna to anyone looking to buy or sell. read more

Anna is a consummate professional that is by far the best realtor I have ever worked with. There are a lot of variables when finding a home, and she and her team have the knowledge, skills, and experience to overcome any and all obstacles. Anna instills confidence and relieves any stress and anxiety in a naturally stressful situation with all that is encompassed in buying and moving into a new home. Anna and her team also make it enjoyable and pick up their phone/reply to emails faster than anyone I have ever worked with. I don't just recommend Anna, I urge anyone that is looking to purchase a home to work with her and her team. Thank you Anna, Carri, and the rest of the team for making my dream home come true! -Craig Schad read more

Without Barak's knowledge of the market /area and expertise when putting in our offer, I know we would not have had our offer selected! We were one of three offers put in on the house one day after going on the market and the sellers chose ours thanks to Barak's guidance. And it was the first house we put an offer on! Barak worked seamlessly with our lender and made the whole process as smooth as can be. As first-time homebuyers, we had a LOT of questions and Barak answered them all and more. He made us feel comfortable and eased our worries. To be first-time homebuyers in a pandemic was definitely scary, but with Barak & his great team, we truly had nothing to worry about! If you're looking to buy in the DC metro area - definitely reach out to Barak & his team! read more

On a recommendation from a friend, we recently worked with Barak and his team on buying our first home in the DC suburbs. The process couldn't have gone more smoothly. Barak is a skilled real estate professional with a unique knowledge of the DMV real estate market. He found us our perfect home in a neighborhood we would never have found without him, and advised us on how to win a bidding war to get it. He is a straight-shooter who tells it like it is. Barak and his team, including Carri, Tristan, and Josh, are all extremely helpful and professional. As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated the attention to detail from the Sky Group throughout the process. Barak is a trusted advisor and someone we will think of as a friend for years to come. We will strongly recommend him to anyone in need of a realtor. Thank you so much, Barak! read more

Barak is extremely knowledgeable in the D.C. market. His team is responsive, very professional, and helped make my transaction a seamless, easy process. I highly recommend Barak and his team, and will be certain to use him on all future purchases. read more

The Sky Group were suggested to us by a friend to sell our house. Barak and his team took care of everything and got us top dollar for our house. We were very pleased with their work and their results. Give them a call to sell your house with peace of mind. read more

I personally haven't used Barak yet (already had a home), but my realtor left the industry and I had asked him who I should work with in his place and send my friends to when they need a great and trusting realtor. He gave me Barak's information and I ended up meeting with Barak just to make sure I liked him and wouldn't mind referring him and using him myself in the future. He is incredibly helpful, professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I've heard nothing but rave reviews from my friends that I referred to him. Can't wait to use him personally when I'm looking to sell my current townhouse and move into a bigger home. read more

I can't recommend Barak highly enough. We met a year and a half ago when I began searching for condos in NW DC and he immediately understood what I was looking for. He showed me several fantastic properties that fit my description, even getting me in early enough to really have an advantage. I decided to stay put for the time being and Barak was very gracious, happy to have met me and to help out. Recently my fiancee and I started looking at houses, so I got back in touch with Barak. I found a house I wanted to look at and from the moment he walked in the front door he could tell which developer had built the house and was able to convey his utmost confidence as a result. This really put my mind at ease and made me even more excited about this huge step. Barak advised me on an appropriate offer, helped me manage the negotiation , and was super attentive as we moved from contract to closing. Barak has genuinely become a friend, and his excitement for us as we closed on our new house made the experience all the more rewarding. I strongly recommend Barak Sky to anyone looking for a home in the DC area! read more

Barak Sky is an amazing real estate agent and I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase real estate in the DC-MD-VA area. He was the consummate professional throughout the entire home buying process. His expertise educated my wife and me in the current state of the market which guided us to making the right decision for us, as first time home buyers. Barak's customer service was top notch and he was always available to answer any questions that we had, which was a lot!. When it was time to make an offer, he didn't pressure us into doing anything that we felt uncomfortable with. He supported us and negotiated a price that couldn't be beat. Barak not only brought the knowledge and experience that was essential to making a great deal, but his list of vendors that he recommended, from home inspection to closing, was exceptionally qualified. There is no doubt in our minds, that doing business with Barak was one of the best decisions we have made in our lives. read more

We just bought a great home in Takoma Park with Anna's help, and we couldn't be happier. It was the second home we went under contract on with her, and it was a smooth transaction. But I almost feel that the first home/transaction showed off even more how skilled and knowledgeable Anna is. The first house had some issues and was a challenging situation because of some things with the seller and property. Anna and her team --she's connected to great professionals in the mortgage, inspection and structural engineering fields -- made us feel supported and well-advised throughout, and we never felt any pressure. It was less stressful because we really felt like our needs were the first priority. We appreciated that. And of course, we're over the moon about the house we ultimately got! read more

Antonina Bernstein of the Sky Group is by far the best realtor I have ever worked with. She is a great listener and once she found my husband and I exactly what we asked for, she went to work. Antonina found us the perfect home within days of meeting us. Her responsiveness and follow-up are something you don't see often these days. She is a consummate professional. Antonina accommodated our schedules and worked to coordinate showings and lease signings to perfection. She extremely well versed in the local markets and in real estate as a whole. I can not recommend her more highly. She is truly the best! read more

We did not live in the area and Anna went out of her way to do FaceTime tours for us. She provided great insight and was generous with her time. She helped us when we needed to move closing dates and guided us through the process of buying a house while not living here. Since she has lived in the area for so long, she has a lot of knowledge about the area. read more

I met Chana Sky about 9 years ago, she a thorough and knowledgeable realtor. Chana not only knows the Bethesda / Washington DC area well she is also connected to the community. My last real estate experience was great!! So so easy, she gave me well needed advice so that we could price the property appropriately for a sale. I was so happy with the results. Chana listed my property and went directly to her list of buyers/ investors. She is a proactive realtor and she worked the phones ..calling all her potential buyers. The sale was completed within 30 days. I could not have asked for better results. At the settlement table I was happy and so was the buyer. Win Win!!!! Thank you Chana. If you are looking for a realtor with chutzap and finesse , give Chana Sky @ Sky Group a call. read more

Anna helped us through the (daunting) process of buying our first condo. She showed us a bunch of properties we were interested in, and then used her connections to show us the PERFECT place, which happened to be off-market. After we placed the offer, Anna and her team made the process easier than setting up a new internet account. Without her expertise we would not have ended up with our condo, and we would have had a much tougher time navigating the waters of real estate. I would recommend her absolutely with no reservations. read more

Barak and his team were able to help me find a place that was perfect for me in a very short amount of time. I was able to see any place I was interested in very quickly and the people were a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended! read more

As a first time homebuyer, I had a million questions and didn't know the differences between the many neighborhoods in the DMV. Anna and her team helped me define what I was looking for in both the house and the neighborhood, and they found me the perfect home. She connected me with top notch lenders and insurance providers and helped me close on my home in the middle of the 2020 pandemic. read more

After 8 months of no luck and frustration trying to sell a condominium with a previous realtor, I made the jump to Barak Sky after a friend's referral. And the difference was felt immediately. While my previous realtor insisted staging did not matter, Barak insisted it did. And after a very fast staging and open house set up, I got an offer on my apartment on the very first day we showed it. Barak has a high attention to detail and certainly a great understanding of the DC market. His team (including Antonia and Genevieve) is also very good at answering promptly and following up. Overall a perfect experience and I cannot recommend him more highly. Big thanks to The Sky Group! read more

My husband and I are newlyweds and first time home buyers. Anna (pronounced like the Disney Princess) Mackler helped us through the process and made it as painless as possible, even with our hectic schedule. She saved us from one house we had put a contract on that we later decided against, and went on to get us a wonderful deal on our first home! We can't recommend get services highly enough; she made what promised to be a stressful experience a great one. read more

We can't thank Anna enough for helping us find our dream home! As first-time homebuyers, we had so many questions about the process. Anna was extremely responsive and made us feel comfortable about making such BIG decisions. Anna is also very personable and trustworthy, which are great qualities for a realtor. She has a wealth of knowledge about the real estate business that we found useful throughout the process to help us make sure we were happy with our purchase. She also has many industry connections that we greatly appreciated including our lender who we felt was top-notch and very professional. I would highly recommend Anna to my friends and family! Thanks again for all your hard work. read more

We cannot thank Anna enough! She was such a pleasure for my wife and me to work with while searching for our dream home. Anna will listen to your wants and needs and craft a search based around it. She provided us with an abundance of knowledge each step of the way - If she did not have an immediate answer to one of our million questions, she would always be able to find the answer in a heart-beat. She was able to guide us comfortably throughout the entire process, from the search to closing. Her ability to be readily available and articulate anything we did not understand was impeccable. Anna truly made our home buying journey enjoyable and stress-free. We are truly grateful to have been able to work with her. read more

My wife and I found Barak by randomly calling an agent listed on Zillow on a property we were looking at. Barak helped us purchase our first home. As new homebuyers, there is a lot of information that is new and unfamiliar when starting to look for houses. Barak did a nice job of providing details and information when we weren't sure about certain things. We were looking for a fixer upper, and that we did! These days, I think realtors may not play as much of an important role in finding properties, as third party companies such as zillow or homesnap are becoming pretty accurate, but where Barak was a great asset, was in his responsiveness, and knowledge of the area we were looking to buy in. Barak always answered when I called or texted, which was really important in a market as hot as DC. He was very quick to contact agent and find out more information on properties we were interested in. Barak was very happy to take us out to see properties, and showed us extra properties that we may not have been looking for, but just so we would know the market well and know what was out there. The house we purchased had difficult owners (not responsive, slow, and not very accomodating), and their agent was not much better. Barak did a great job of dealing with the seller's agent, and was spot on with the offer we should make and his valuation of the property. We got our house in an up and coming street in Columbia Heights, and so far we couldn't be happier with our investment. Thank you Barak for all your help!!! (and it wouldn't be fair if I did not give a shout out to Nina (his assistant), who is very helpful and just as responsive as Barak!) Noe and Natalie read more

Barak is the best!! He helped my husband and I buy our beautiful first home. He was there every step of the way and was available to answer any of our questions any time of day. His knowledge about the current market can't be beat. I recommend him without reservations. Thanks Barak!! read more

We worked with Anna Mackler and her team to purchase our Hyattsville bungalow while we were still living in Chicago. Anna was very flexible with her time and made her schedule work with ours when we were in town. She was extremely professional and provided excellent information on the neighborhoods on our list. We ended up choosing a home in an area that we hadn't initially considered, because she recommended we take a look. She also set us up with an attorney, whom we loved, and painters for when we moved in. She went above and beyond, given that we had to do all the paperwork and closing remotely. We can't thank her and her team enough. read more

Six months after closing, I have to say that my wife and I are extremely pleased with the services provided by the Sky Group and Mr. Sky himself. Barak is determined, knowledgeable, friendly (not pushy), and a man of his words. His guidance and advice helped us chose our home, lock our price, and close at settlement. We hope to continue our working relationship in the future. read more

Barak was extremely knowledgeable and responsive as he guided us to find the perfect home for us. He taught us everything that we needed to know as first-time home-buyers. We highly recommend him! read more

Barak Sky is literally the best. He's well entrenched in the local real estate community and he knows his stuff. I interviewed multiple real estate agents, and he clearly stood out. My experience working with him and his team was fantastic. He met my fear and anxiety with kindness and helpful information. read more

Barak was always prepared for our house hunts. He listened to our wants and needs therefore we didn't waste a lot of time viewing things we knew we didn't want. Barak also accommodated around our schedules and made concessions to meet us at the last minute to view listings. Apart from these things Barak knew the market and had relationships will quality builders so we were able to avoid a bidding war on our purchased home because we were able to buy "off market". Everything went smooth and organized during closing and all our inspection fixes were met. We knew that Barak had our best interests at hand and we are extremely happy with our experience and will continue to recommend him. read more

Barak is very knowledgeable and an all-around pleasure to work with. He worked hard to find us our first home. He helped us through our process and always had a smile. I highly recommend him read more

My husband and I are grateful to have worked with Anna Mackler, and agent of the Sky Group, to buy our first home. It is a single family home located in a beautiful neighborhood in Montgomery County, Silver Spring MD. Anna was informative and patient from our first meeting. She walked us through the home buying process, and tailored our search to our geographical preference, budget, and the characteristics that we were looking for in our future home. Not only was Anna a dependable and responsive agent, she also connected us to a vast network of high caliber professionals that exceeded expectations. From the lender, who was extremely knowledgeable and able to meet the needs of my husband as a small business owner, to the roofer whom Anna personally met to provide an estimate for repairs on our soon-to-be home (when we we're out of town). Moreover, Anna patiently guided us through two contracts. The first was a rather complicated short-sale, which she steadfastly navigated and utilized her network for second opinions as needed. Despite the first contract working out, we ultimately found another home that was a better fit for our short and long-term goals. Anna calmly and confidently terminated the first contact (which was no longer binding due to complications by the seller) and effectively negotiated the second contract for our now home. It was a holiday weekend when we saw the listing for our now home, and Anna happened to be out of town. To our surprise, she quickly found another agent to show us the home and assured us that she was prepared to initiate the contract remotely if needed. Once we made an offer on the home, Anna persistently followed up with the sellers to ensure a timely response and smooth process. After we reached an agreement, she prepared us for the settlement and was present during the closing to answer any questions. Since closing on the home, Anna has checked in on us twice to ensure that our transition has gone smoothly! Anna went above and beyond the call of duty, and enabled us to work within our budget to purchase a beautiful home in a safe neighborhood in which we will raise a family. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in the DC metro-area. read more

I see a lot of homes sell in the Maplewood/Alta Vista neighborhood through BJ/Chana...very nice people, glad to see their real estate business is a success. read more