We have been thrilled with the exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and pleasant service we…read morehave received from Chris, Bryce, Danielle, and the rest of the team from start to finish. They have always been patient in educating us as first-time home buyers, and we never questioned that they were working in our best interest. They quickly ran many different scenarios and provided pre-approval letters for us on multiple properties that didn't come through, and finally for the house where our offer was accepted. One of the reasons we went with Chris and his team was their extensive experience and deep knowledge related to renovation loans (203k and HomeStyle) and conventional non-renovation loans, which gave us flexibility to switch to a different type of loan if the home we are purchasing did not end up qualifying for a non-renovation loan. We appreciated them expediting the appraisal, which was critical for this determination and luckily resulted in what we were hoping for. We always received quick, helpful, and easy to understand responses from Chris and Bryce, even on evenings, weekends, and Father's Day. Our loan was fully approved in about 2.5 weeks, even with a 5 week closing timeline. The rate we received was highly competitive. We have had absolutely zero complaints or hiccups throughout many, many months of working with Chris and the team, and we would unquestionably recommend Chris to friends and use him again.

Christopher Jordan, and his team with First Home Mortgage made my first time home buying experience…read morevery painless. I was able to provide all my financial information for my loan application and few days later I received my loan approval. They were able to give me a very competitive interest rate as well! Once I put my first offer in they were working tirelessly to do all the behind the scenes work. They would send me emails about loan process update and were available to talk to text anytime. I was very happy with my first condo purchase! Even after the condo was closed the First Home Mortgage team was open to answering my questions about all the new home owner mail I received. I would recommend this mortgage company to any new buyer!

Purchasing my first home in Washington, DC was truly a journey, but one that was absolutely worth…read moreit thanks to David Toaff, his team at First Home Mortgage, and my realtor Terinee Bonds. I was originally introduced to David through Emily Atwood back in May 2019. After a minor setback, I was reconnected with him by Mr. Bill Milko in June 2022, and from that point forward the process officially began. From June 29, 2022 to December 11, 2022, this six-month journey taught me patience, discipline, and the importance of having the right people in your corner. At first, I found a condo in Northwest DC that I absolutely loved. The price was around $220,000, which was amazing for DC, but unfortunately FHA would not approve it because the HOA reserves did not meet the required percentage threshold. While it was disappointing at the time, everything happens for a reason because I later found another property for $325,000 that turned out to be the right fit for me. I was also approved for the DC HPAP First-Time Homebuyer Program along with DC Open Doors, which were both incredibly helpful programs for low-to-middle income homebuyers. I highly recommend anyone looking to purchase in DC to explore those opportunities. There were definitely bumps along the way. In August, I had to resolve my 2021 tax bill, which became part of the process. Throughout everything, David remained patient, professional, knowledgeable, and personable. He genuinely cared and always kept my best interest at heart. He also stayed on me about my spending habits, especially my DoorDash spending, making sure I stayed financially on track to successfully close. David also made sure everything was taken care of through his amazing team, Josh and Danielle. They consistently checked in with me through calls and emails at least three times a week, making sure I understood every step of the process. That level of communication and support made a huge difference because buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially as a first-time buyer. They truly walked me through the process from beginning to end and helped make things much less stressful than they could have been. What really stood out to me about David was his personality. He is truly a people person and just an overall down-to-earth guy who genuinely believes in helping people achieve homeownership. You can tell this is more than just business for him. He wants to see people succeed and become homeowners, especially those who may not think it's possible for them. That kind of authenticity matters during a major life decision like buying a home. Terinee Bonds, who I originally met through Redfin in 2019 and who is now with Keller Williams, was equally amazing. She consistently checked in, advocated for me, and helped guide me through every obstacle that came up along the way. Like David, she was personable, caring, patient, and truly invested in helping me succeed throughout the process. In the end, I only had to bring about $3,250 to closing, and I also received seller credits, which made a huge difference. I am beyond grateful for David, Josh, Danielle, and Terinee. I highly recommend First Home Mortgage and Terinee Bonds to anyone looking to purchase a home, especially first-time homebuyers navigating the DC market. Their professionalism, honesty, communication, patience, and dedication truly made this dream possible. He will really work for his clients and it's worth it. Trust his word he is extremely knowledgeable. 10/10 overall!!!

David was nothing short of spectacular in helping us achieve our goals. We wanted to minimize…read morespending on our new home purchase, with 2 kids in school. David was able to close quickly on a program that gave down payment assistance & closing costs, reduced mortgage insurance and was able to secure a big discount on title fees through one of David's connections. He also referred a great contractor to help us with some renovations post close. I've already referred a friend with confidence and consider David a trusted friend, far beyond what I expected from a loan officer.

Working with Donna was a very frustrating experience. She was the selling agent on a house we just…read morebought and I'm still blown away at how disrespectful she was to me, my husband and our agent. She dropped the ball on major communication related to contractual obligations which did cause issues on the day of settlement. We were very close to walking away from a home we love. She stages beautiful homes for which she takes an extra percent. More importantly, she does not fulfill the basic duties of her job and leaves it all to her assistant, Kate. In our case, she put her sellers at risk of loosing a sale because of her lack of follow through. I would never want to work with an agent like her.

My wife and I decided it was time to move out of our 1 bedroom 1 bath condo into something a bit…read morelarger. We weren't exactly sure what we were looking for, so we did a little house hunting on our own. We met with a few realtors and looked at a few houses, but we didn't find who or what we were looking for. We decided we needed to find a realtor that knew the area and could tell us about the character of the neighborhoods where we were searching. The Donna Kerr Group had some good reviews so we decided to give them a try. It's a small firm that really knows the Internet well. We sent a short email with our contact info, search area, and basic wish list. We immediately got a response from Donna, who referred us to Lewis Temple. Lewis came to meet us at our condo, and had in hand a binder he made for us of areas we should look at, graphs showing property values, school ratings, etc. So we decided that we'd let him show us some things and go from there. Lewis and the Donna Kerr Group do this amazing thing; they set up an Internet search with your specific requests and desired locations. All you have to do is sort the properties into three categories: yes, no, and maybe. We clicked and sorted and came up with a very, very long list. Lewis helped us narrow down our choices; he has an extensive knowledge of the metro DC area, various neighborhoods, and even local realtors, builders, and contractors. We spent a few afternoons driving around with Lewis and looking at homes. Lewis was patient with us as a picked our way through a large list of homes, telling a little history of the neighborhoods and showing us the local haunts. After a month of searching we found our dream home! Lewis helped us put our offer together, and I can now say that we are very proud homeowners. He helped us find exactly what we were looking for in a home and neighborhood that we love. Lewis stood by us through the whole process. As a side note, Lewis is also a master electrician and was able to point to details in the construction of the homes we looked at that even our home inspector missed. Next it was time to sell the small condo we called home for so many years. Lewis sent in his expert, Cara, who told us exactly what to do to de-clutter and stage our condo. She even picked out paint colors for us, and found a painter who could come that same week. Once we de-cluttered and had a little touch up painting done, Cara came back and took the most amazing photos of our condo. The condo was on the market the next day with a perfect description, her beautiful photos, and an open house that weekend. Our condo was under contract at asking price unbelievably fast, less than one month after we listed it. They even designed a unique website for our listing! We have now settled into our beautiful new home and absolutely love it. I can't express how great our experience with this team of service-oriented professionals has been. They are very, very good at their jobs, and they are wonderful people. I recommend that if you are looking to buy and/or sell your home you try Lewis Temple and the Donna Kerr Group!

Henry did an outstanding job helping me and my wife find and rent the perfect house. After about a…read moremonth of searching on our own and feeling discouraged, we met him at a showing and immediately saw how professional he was. A few days later, we decided to work with him, and within just two days, we had secured the perfect home. Henry really listened to what we wanted, made excellent suggestions, and showed us a house we ended up loving. He then moved quickly, contacted the listing agent and landlord right away, presented our profile in the best possible light, and made the whole process feel easy. He is the definition of a true professional: responsive, knowledgeable, serious about his work, and incredibly quick to reply to texts and emails, even on weekends. I highly recommend Henry to anyone looking for a realtor who is proactive, reliable, and genuinely excellent at what he does.

I had the pleasure of working with Henry Nam throughout our renting journey, and he has been…read moreexceptionally helpful since day one. We started looking for a house about two months early, but Henry never once complained. He was more of a true friend than just an agent. His listings cover most of the houses in the Maryland area, and his communication is top-notch. After we found a house we liked, Henry was incredibly involved and detailed throughout the entire process, from submitting the application to the day of the walkthrough and getting the keys. He even provided access to Updater with the necessary steps before moving, including utilities, internet, movers, and more. He is well organized, polite, and always willing to help and answer any questions. If you're looking to buy or rent in Maryland, HAWT Homes is where to go. We're very thankful for the call that connected us with him. If we ever need to move to another rental or decide to buy, HAWT Homes will definitely be our go-to agent.

Brandon and the team at Guaranteed Rate took care of our mortgage in a way I would not have…read moreexpected! They anticipated potential road blocks to getting our home purchase through closing and were pro-active about taking steps to make sure those potential blocks didn't delay our closing in any way. They were ALWAYS there to answer questions, even the most basic ones, and I consistently felt as though there was nothing to remotely worry about - which is a blessing when going the process of buying a new home! Our closing was completed almost entirely via their secure portal and it was both easy to navigate and utilize for transferring and signing documents. My wife and I sincerely appreciate their efforts and couldn't recommend them enough!!! Thank you Brandon and your team for everything you did for us, we love our new home!!!!

When Brandon Frye and team moved over from Wells Fargo, we were his first closing. The Guaranteed…read moreRate process is easy and the team members go above and beyond to be helpful. They moved quickly to help us close and got us a great rate in the process. Highly recommend!

Vince helped me with my first apartment purchase :)…read more Beyond being extremely knowledgeable of the DC landscape; his experience shined while showing me different properties, understood my reactions, and answered my questions in with helpful details that guided next steps. I strongly recommend his services!!

We met with Fernando Garcia to talk about how this whole 'buying a house thing' works. Within 60…read moreminutes, I was not only confident that we were ready to move ahead, but also that Fernando was the person for the job! Being a first-time home buyer and an internet champ, I was continually barraging Fernando with questions about this neighborhood, house, new listing or remodel job. He was patient, kind and led the way to what is now our new home. It is only due to his patience, knowledge, consistently upbeat personality and professionalism that we were able to live somewhere that we love. I would recommend Fernando to anyone looking to buy, and will use him again in the future, should the time arise.

I was a first time homebuyer, and didn't really know how or where to start. Jack, and his business…read morepartner Eric, were terrific through every step of the process. They helped me find exactly what I was looking for, get an excellent deal on the property, and deal/follow through with the builder afterwards (it was a new property so there were expectedly a number of issues that needed following up on). Throughout the process Jack and Eric were extremely knowledgable, thorough, accessible, communicative, dogged, and consistently helpful to this first time homebuyer. I can't recommend them enough.

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience working with Jack. He found us our dream home! And…read morealong the way, he was a pleasure to work with: he was knowledgeable and always forthright, showed good instincts about the pitfalls of potential options, and anticipated our needs. He saved us a lot of time by pre-screening homes and ruling out locations he knew I wouldn't like. And, given that we were first-time homeowners, he walked us through the entire buying process with care.

Honest, hardworking, amazing team!! They do a great job. Highly recommend! Really care about their…read moreclients

Whether it's your tenth home or your first (like us), you can't go wrong hiring Stephen Mercer from…read moreBuyer's Edge. He provides everything you would expect from an agent- prompt responses to all text messages and emails, knowledge of the market, ability to explain the complexities of buying a home in simple terms, etc. However, what sets Stephen Mercer apart was his background in contracting work, his ethics, and his genuine kindness. Each time we met with him we felt we learned something new on how to spot a good home, and maintain one after buying. He allowed us to develop our own taste and never steered us in a direction just to close a deal. He takes his role as an *exclusive* buyer's agent seriously. We toured about 15 homes with Stephen Mercer before we found "the one" and we felt absolutely confident in our decisions. This was hugely influenced by what he had taught us along the way. Stephen Mercer also has a slew of mortgage lenders, settlement attorneys, and others that he has worked with for decades. They all worked together like a well-oiled machine and processed our paperwork seamlessly. We always knew we were in good hands with Stephen's recommendations. We were by no means his biggest sale, but he made us feel like his only clients. He took time to move his schedule around when a house just hit the market. He came up with bidding strategies that kept us competitive in multi-bid situations. He followed up to ensure we understood everything he explained during the tours. He even came back to our house after buying it to help us do a quick-fix on one of our windows. We really feel like we struck gold when we hired him and ended up with a home that greatly exceeded our expectations in the competitive DMV market. Besides all that, Stephen Mercer is truly hilarious and kind. Someone you want to be around and can trust to help you with big decisions. We feel like we gained a friend throughout the process and can't recommend him enough!