***BEWARE!!! DO NOT USE THEM!!!***…read more 1)      Aret Koseian / Compass Realty had a fully executed contract for sale of the home with another buyer and did not produce it to the potential buyer because they thought they would make a higher commission by bribing me to use Tracey Evans, his partner, as the Sellers Agent.  Both Aret and Tracey told me this.  2)      I told Tracey that I would have my buyer's agent submit the contract the following day because it was Easter and she offered a kickback of $3k if I would allow you to be my buyer's agent and basically said that I would not get the house because Aret already has a contract of sale signed by both the buyers and sellers.  If I would allow her to be my agent, Aret / Compass would not present that contract to that buyer.  3)      Both Aret and Tracey said that they have a deal with the seller that they would not have to pay any more than $7500 and therefore would end up having to pay them the difference between their $7500 and any final concession amount of $10k.  That was not disclosed to me beforehand, nor was it disclosed on the closing documents which are supposed to detail all the financial transactions around this sale. 4)      Having a side-deal with the sellers inherently means that my Buyers Agent, Tracey Evans will not fight for any concessions for me, because any concessions for me will come out of her and Aret's own pockets.  That means that essentially, I do not have a buyer's agent, because anything that works in my favor, will work against them financially.   I did not know this, until both her and Aret in different conversations told me on the phone.  But once she told me that, then everything else made perfect sense, regarding why she was talking me out of asking for any concessions after the inspections. 5)      Tracey Evans did not ensure that all reports were presented and reviewed prior to closing which constitutes gross negligence in that my interests again are not represented.   As a result, the septic report was not opened until days after closing, only to find out it failed and I had thousands in septic repairs. 6)      Tracey Evans sent out contractors to give estimates on the major items on the inspection report once I said I may back out of purchasing the home because she was discouraging me asking for more than 10k in concessions.  The estimates she received and passed on to me equaled about $10k.  It was only after closing and talking to the actual chimney repair person that we both realized that she left out and did not send me the major part / expense for the chimney, thus withholding necessary information so that I would proceed with the purchase so that she (and Aret) can get her commission. They both made over 20k each and I literally met her for 15 minutes and never saw her again. Didn't even take me on a final walk-through. If you want honesty, transparency and integrity around your real estate transactions, then DO NOT work with this group. They care more about their commission amount than about the buyer or seller!! You've been WARNED!!! Proceed at your own risk!!!

Afrouz assisted my husband and I with our first home purchase and we couldn't be more satisfied…read morewith him. He proved to be an asset right from the beginning of the process. I was connected with him on Zillow after submitting an inquiry on a property that I was interested in viewing. After contacting the listing agent he found out that there were already offers so we needed to move quick. Within 24 hrs Afrouz connected me with an excellent lender to get my pre-approval letter, we viewed the property, and submitted a competitive offer. The next day we found out our offer was accepted. Afrouz then went ahead and coordinated a home inspection for the next day (which was very helpful, especially since it was a Saturday). He was there to help supervise and ensure that all no stone was left unturned. In addition to being knowledgeable and consultative about the home buying process, Afrouz also went above and beyond by referring us to contractors and home improvement vendors. I highly recommend working with Afrouz, you'll be in good hands!

This developer is not following code to prevent runoff in nearby lakes. They are supposed to seed…read morelarge piles of loose dirt with grass so it will not run off into the storm drains. The dirt was there for weeks. They finally threw a little grass seed on it after they received complaints, which covered only about 10% of the dirt.

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My baby brother is finally buying a house. I know, you're probably all like "OMG, I'm totally…read moreflagging this review - this isn't a first hand experience, and blah blah blah'...yeah. Shush, sit, and read on. While it's true that my baby brother is the one buying the house, you need to first understand how dysfunctionally close our family is. No, not House of Lannister close you sick-o. Close, as in, we can't make any major life decisions without everyone in the family weighing in. So, as my brother goes on his house hunt, it means that my parents and I come along. And then loudly argue over the pros and cons of the house. We nitpick at everything...from where the stairs are positioned, to the type of grass that is in the yard. Heck, once my dad and I stopped talking to each other for 3 days because he didn't like the *way the front door opened*. YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT. It's actually quite amazing that we are ever able to do anything. But I digress. As we go along with my beloved brother in his house hunt, our fantastic real estate agent, Piero, follows us. Patiently. ENDLESSLY patient. As in, three steps away from being canonized by the Pope kind of patient. Our agent Piero has shown us the same house 5 times, because my parents wanted to see the house during the morning and afternoon light, but oh wait, we need to come back one more time, because my mom didn't bring her compass to ensure that the bathroom is facing north instead of west. He's stood there (uncomfortably) as my parents and I get into impassioned arguments over the degree of slope that the backyard has, and if the slope actually rises or ends on the property line. He's calmly re-explained what a short-sell is, for the 90th time, to my brother, who is still confused as to the difference between a short-sell and a foreclosure. Did I mention that he met us the day after Thanksgiving (while he had houseguests) to show my parents the same house for the 4th time, because they didn't get to see the house with the *morning* light? Yeah. I know. My family is bonkers, and it's not many agents that can keep up with our special kind of crazy. And no, my brother doesn't have a house yet. An offer has been made and we're just waiting for the bank to sign off. So keep your fingers crossed for us, because if my brother doesn't get his house, poor Piero will have to endure another endless round of house hunting with us...and seriously, Piero is too nice of a guy to have to endure that. No commission can ever repay that kind of trauma.

We approached Piero because we own a condo in Silver Spring that we once lived in and now we live…read moreout of the state. It became too difficult to manage on my own, and we hired Piero to step into a sticky situation and ultimately follow through on an eviction of our tenants. He handled everything like a pro and is always prompt with returning calls, texts, and emails. When it comes time to sell our place instead of renting it, he'll be the one we turn too.

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

Working with Barak Sky and the SkyGroup was an absolutely incredible experience from start to…read morefinish. 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.

We had a great experience working with Alan on our home purchase. We are first-time homebuyers, and…read morewe were lucky to have Alan help us when the process became confusing or overwhelming. Alan has a lot of knowledge about the DC area and immediately understood what kind of place we were looking for. He found great places to check out, and offered his honest advice and opinions when we asked. Once we were ready to start putting in offers, he did an amazing job of negotiating on our behalf, and helped us get a great deal on a house that we are excited about. He also introduced us to some great contractors and inspectors, who have been really great to work with!

Working with Alan Chargin of Alan Chargin Homes was one of the best decisions we've ever made. As…read morefirst-time homebuyers navigating the process from abroad, we were expecting a lot of stress and uncertainty--but Alan made it incredibly easy from start to finish. Despite the distance and time differences, Alan was always available, responsive, and organized. He walked us through virtual tours, answered every question with patience and clarity, and explained each step of the process--from legal documents to inspections--in a way that made us feel confident and informed, even as total newcomers to real estate. Alan helped us find our very first home, which also happens to be our dream home--and he did it in record time, at an incredible price, without us ever having to compromise on our priorities. He made sure we had proper inspections, surveys, and everything we needed to feel protected and empowered throughout the process. If you're buying a home, you absolutely need Alan in your corner. He's not just an exceptional realtor; he's a trusted advisor, advocate, and total pro. We are beyond grateful and will be recommending Alan to everyone we know!

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.

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!

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!