I own a small painting and home improvement business and needed some new commercial general…read moreliability insurance as my old company had stopped offering this type of policy. I contacted a few brokers and Alliance was by far the easiest to deal with and very responsive. After their initial reply to my online inquiry, I emailed back and explained what I was looking for and that I was hoping to get some new coverage as soon as possible. Paul wrote back right away and asked a few basic questions about my business. I responded late that night, and the next day they were able to get me a very reasonable quote, send me an application, and bind coverage in just a few hours, and I didn't even have to pay any portion of the premium upfront in order to get the new policy in place! Alliance set me up on quarterly payments and told me I would receive my first bill in a few weeks. I also had a couple of big contracts I was about to lose without proof of insurance and Cheri was able to generate a COI and send to me right away that same afternoon, which I greatly appreciated. I was very impressed with the fast, friendly and efficient service I received from Alliance and would definitely recommend them to any small business looking to get affordable insurance coverage quickly and without a lot of the red tape and headaches that you usually encounter when applying for a new policy. Alliance really helped me out!

I am a new business owner and I used Alliance to obtain workers' compensation and general liability…read moreinsurance. I engaged many brokers before going with Alliance, but choose them because their service was far and away better in quality than everyone else I spoke to across the DC area. Not only did they get me the best deal possible, their employees are stellar. When things go wrong and I have to deal with insurance, I'm so relieved that I can rely on Paul and Cheri.

They are incredibly professional and are highly responsive. They have a great knowledge base and…read morewere able to answer my higher level questions. I love using this firm because I do not feel like I need to hound them for status updates, to catch errors, etc. This is an absolutely professional firm and they are delivering a very professional end product.

I was referred to Gilfillan & Associates by a friend, and heard wonderful things about there…read moresupport for small business owners. I had a very nice initial meeting with Dan to discuss my options and the approx costs to prepare my return. In the end, the cost was double what was expected with little communication along the way. They did do a great job uncovering savings in my return, but much of that was negated by their expensive billings. I was overall very disappointed with the level of communication from the office staff, who deals with filings and payments. It wasn't clear they wouldn't be submitting my return until paid in full, which resulted in significant delays.

Edit: I just wanted to add that Mainstreet offers even more extensive services than what I…read moreutilized. They also offer "navigation support," where you meet with your advisor on a routine schedule to monitor your progress. They also offer estate, income tax, retirement planning, and more.

We have been clients of Anna and MainStreet Financial Planning for over seven years. In that time,…read morewe have been totally satisfied with the financial advice and accessibility of Anna and her team. Anna has kept us on track to meet all of our financial goals and get ready to enter the retirement phase of our lives. We recently transitioned to Liz and she has continued to provide the solid support that we have come to expect. We look forward to our continued relationship with Anna, Liz, Jim and the rest of the team. If you are looking for a hard working team that puts your financial wellbeing and interests first, you can't go wrong with MainStreet Financial Planning.

Centerview Title made our property purchase and settlement easy. We wanted a detailed survey which…read moreisn't typical for this kind of sale. Amy helped us find a reasonably priced option. She set up everything for our settlement which happened while she was on a well deserved vacation and it went flawlessly. I would recommend Centerview to anyone and will call on them if I ever have another property sale or purchase.

Centerview Title is the BEST! I've used them a number of times and they are always great to work…read morewith and closing is done in a timely and efficient matter. I HIGHLY recommend Centerview Title!

I wish I found NOVA Tax Group sooner. Five stars to Benny…read more From the moment he answered the phone, I immediately decided to move forward with him filing my return after years doing it myself. He answered all of my questions, understood my concerns and situation and made me feel at complete ease. The whole process was entirely seamless and so freaking easy! I set up an account on their secure portal, uploaded my documents and received my returns for review and approval.

Background: I purchase, rehab, and sell up to 4 homes per year and experience a lot of settlement…read more/ title companies. Because of this frequency it is easy to compare and contrast various local area companies. I have my favorites but this review is for Regency Title & Escrow Services in Falls Church, VA. Facts: Settlement was on May 19, 2014. I was the seller and worked with Vanessa and Ann of Regency Title on the closing. The silent attorney Michael Strong, who prepared the Deed, was not needed for settlement. Review: Both Vanessa and Ann were very competent and accommodating. Settlement was pushed back twice by the lender and Regency overcame those hurdles without problem or delay. During settlement Vanessa was speaking with the buyers in Vietnamese and kindly asked my permission if this was ok, which I found thoughtful. I strongly urge both buyers and sellers to ask for a "preliminary HUD-1" to be emailed to them prior to settlement. This is not very common but should be. It takes a lot of the surprises and/or disputes out of the settlement room and any modifications can be made prior to. Vanessa and Ann kindly accommodated this request. Because Vanessa knew I was experienced, she focused more on the buyers and their questions but made herself available to me if I had any questions. FEES: The settlement/closing fee was $225 and Deed prep was $200. A good 4 out of 5 stars. What I found to be a welcome relief was the lack of add-on fees that other settlement companies like to tack on knowing buyers & sellers have little idea on what fees are legit and what aren't. I can't tell you how many times I've battled and nearly walked out of settlement because of these fees. Regency was straightforward and honest -- Nice! Additionally, most title companies automatically charge the buyer & seller for fund transfers courier fees. Regency included free check courier fee and charged $25 if I elected a wire transfer instead. Nice to have the choice. I chose the wire transfer and the funds were in my bank by close of business the following day. The only thing I questioned was their statement that they could not execute a wire transfer until the Deed was recorded at the courthouse. Unless the laws have changed, one is not predicated on the other. I've seen payments be dispersed long before the Deed was recorded. The laws may have changed tho so I need to check into this further. All in all it was a good closing and all went well. I cannot speak for the buyers side nor the scheduled payments that Thai K, the other reviewer, mentioned. 4 out of 5 stars!

Anh D. Mai of Regency Title was so helpful in taking care of all the paper work for the final steps…read morefor refinancing of our home, going beyond what is normally expected from a title company. She is also a very pleasant person with whom to deal, with a personal touch that is hard to beat! My wife and I wholeheartedly recommend her title company for your needs.

My wife Alexandra and I just successfully closed on our first home in four months, thanks to the…read moreAmy Wolff Team. We worked with Roni Sierra and Cynthia Cruz, who were there every step of the way, ensuring everything was completed smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better experience or a better team. We are already referring friends to the Amy Wolff Team and will continue to do so. I wish all processes were this quick and efficient. We are thrilled to be first-time homebuyers, all thanks to Direct Mortgage Loans and the Amy Wolff Team!

I have known Amy Wolff over 30 years and several years ago when I went to her about applying for…read moremortgage, she stated to me several things that I needed to do in order to build my credit. One of the biggest factors in us purchasing a home is the fact that her guidance helped us with a smooth process. Thanks to her, Roni and the rest of her team for doing such a wonderful and marvelous job. My wife and I are very happy and we love our new home. Even my Realtor was very impressed. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND DIRECT MORTGAGE!

I highly recommend Liberty Mutual Insurance! I've had to use them twice in the last year. Both…read moretimes they come quickly. There was no problem with getting payment. The representatives are professional and knowledgeable. I have had a wonderful experience dealing with Liberty Mutual. You know how you purchased insurance and you keep it for years but you never use it. When I did have to use it it was an experience that I was happy with. Again Liberty Mutual is a wonderful company to work with.

Do not be deceived by the commercials,I left Liberty years ago because they kept raising my rates…read more Even with no points or accidents. Called two weeks ago just to see what they could do for me. They were almost 600 dollars more than I am paying now........