Tom Spier and his team are fantastic. They are attentive, thoughtful, responsive, and fair. They…read moreknow the DC area and its environs really well. I highly recommend them for your residential real estate buying and selling needs!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jonathan Bartlett! We had been looking for a home for over…read morea year and a half. We worked with other agents but felt like they cared more about making a sale than finding us the right house and after multiple failed offers we were discouraged. But then we met Jonathan! He took the time to get to know us and really understand what we were looking for. He was extremely responsive and creative in his approach to finding us the perfect house. He went above and beyond to help us find houses that fit our criteria, including offering to send letters to potential sellers in the area where we were looking. When the perfect house came on the market, Jonathan had us in to see it within hours and helped us turn around a very quick offer to make sure that the perfect house became OUR perfect house. The home buying process in a city like DC can be frustrating and emotional. Having an agent who genuinely cares about you and finding you the right home is invaluable. So if you are looking for an agent, Jonathan is the kind of agent you want in your corner!

We had a fantastic experience working with Justin to buy our home. I truly value his patience,…read morethoughtfulness, and candor throughout the process. As soon as we started working together, Justin tapped into his deep knowledge of the area to help us understand what neighborhoods and homes would best fit our preferences and needs. As a first-time home buyer, he also explained the process clearly and made me feel confident at every step. When we found the right house, Justin helped ensure we negotiated effectively so that we could make it a reality. He and his team kept everything on track and the whole process felt far less stressful because we knew Justin and his team were organized, knowledgeable, and dependable in our corner. Highly recommend working with Justin!

Justin is simply the best in the business. As a first-time…read morehomebuyer navigating the intimidating DC market, I interviewed several agents, but Justin was in a league of his own from day one. He showed up to our first meeting dressed to impress and offered to pay for coffee before he even knew if I'd hire him. What really set him apart was his approach. While other agents insisted I get pre-approved before they'd even show me a single property, Justin actually made the home buying experience fun and let me look at houses first. I had done my homework on what I would be comfortable paying monthly before choosing listings but he understood that I needed to see what was possible for DC prices and sizes before diving into the paperwork. Once we started, his pace was incredible. We looked at I think it was eight houses on a Friday (and they were all over town because I wasn't yet sure what neighborhood/value for money I'd find in various parts of DC), and by Saturday, we found my dream home. Because Justin is so well-connected, he set me up with lenders immediately that Saturday evening; I was pre-approved by Sunday morning, and he had our offer submitted by Sunday night. After some expert negotiations, the seller accepted by Tuesday. Throughout the process, he basically held my hand, which I needed as a first-timer. But more importantly, I could tell he was always being 100% straight with me--he never tried to sugarcoat things. He is meticulous, thorough, and incredibly fast to respond to the litany of questions I had. From his list of honest contractors and inspectors to his deep knowledge of market trends, Justin is a strategic partner who also happens to be hilarious and fun to work with. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, transparent, and gets the job done, Justin is your guy.

BPG as a whole, lead by Peter for my property sale, did a fantastic job with prepping, listing,…read moremarketing, and closing. On top of that, they're great people to get to know on a personal level. Absolutely recommend and suggest attending the monthly meetups as well to network further. Would recommend to anyone in the DMV area that is focused on investing.

I had an outstanding experience working with Peter to purchase my house hack in DC. From the start,…read morehe helped me narrow down the best areas for my investment strategy and curated a list of properties that not only offered great returns but were also great places to live. His deep knowledge of the DMV market and investor-friendly approach made the entire process seamless. Peter went above and beyond by thoroughly analyzing the numbers before we made any offers, ensuring we were making smart decisions. Thanks to his expertise, we secured a property $31K under the appraised value--and it will even cash flow while I live in one unit and rent out the other! If you're looking for an investor-savvy agent or simply someone who is a pleasure to work with and truly knows the market, I highly recommend Peter. His professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made all the difference in my home-buying experience.

Terrible service. Disrespectful to homeowners. They hang up on phone calls and don't answer emails…read more They arrange payments with plumbing companies without confirming with the homeowner what actually happened. When I asked for an explanation for what I'm paying for on the invoice, they didn't give me one. The company didn't either, because they say they were hired by Gordon James, but guess who pays the bill?

11 October 2024 - I hope the company responds so I can revise this review in the future…read more My relationship with Gordon James *was* great for 12 years! As soon as I planned to sell my investment property and was no longer a revenue source for them, the support and willingness to engage with me disappeared. This has created numerous headaches as I plan to sell my rental property. 1) The company accepted a tenant-cleaned property, but still told me they would be charging the tenant for a move-out cleaning. When the tenant complained about the withheld deposit - the company refuses to acknowledge that they told me *in writing* that the $690 cleaning would be charged to the deposit. Now I owe the tenant another $690. 2) The company mailed the keys and garage door openers to my realtor. The package is lost and was not insured by the company. Now they simply suggest filing a "missing package" request and are not willing to accept responsibility for replacing the items that I entrusted to them. 3) Besides from one phone call, all communication is over email, which is creating delays in resolving these issues, leading the former tenant to threaten legal action against me. The company is not taking ownership of any of the issues that were caused by their miscommunication or negligence. Be careful!

I found Urban to Suburban by searching for property management companies in DC. This was the best…read moreproperty management company I've dealt with over the years and we've had several. I found Eric and his team to be upfront (in which we wanted) about things and willing to find solutions to problems we came across. This is the only property management company that I've used that I'd recommend to anyone.

This is a long overdue review! Eric and his team have been managing my Parkside at College Park…read morecondo for approx. 2 years. I had horrible experience with prior management companies. I found Eric after researching and interviewing several companies. He went out to tour my property and was able to provide an honest assessment of what needed to be done in order to attract quality tenants. Since then, Eric has been able to secure great tenants who pay their rent on time:-) I have had stability and full occupancy over the last 2 years, which were issues in the past. Being an out of state owner, it was really important for me to find someone who I could trust to manage my property....and I do trust Eric! I also appreciate Eric being responsive and always getting back to me in a timely manner. Thank you Eric and Urban to Suburban Property Management!

Professional staff, highly recommended. Aaron purchased and managed three townhomes for me since…read more2021. His company has found me quality tenants and very responsive when it comes to maintainence, renewal, dealing with HOA and handling tenants. I only have one or two emails exchange with them during annual renewal. I love it that way.

We rented a unit in Parkfairfax managed by this property management company and their "property…read moremanagement" was a disaster. I experienced constant flooding and sewage leaking from the kitchen sinks (yep, 2 sinks), giant sized insects invading our space, decaying floor boards from water damage, 3 years of uninterrupted mold and mildew, the need for a dehumidifier requiring 4 buckets of water to be dumped daily, and the last stray was a bathroom ceiling leaks flooding the unit requiring a 1 month stay in the hotel paid for by my insurance and I still had to pay the rent for my unit. During those 3 years, I suffered terribly from respiratory problems for the first time in my life. No empathy shown by the leasing agent or landlord for the major and myriad inconveniences. Upon returning to the unit in addition to the floor repairs they used substandard contractors to paint the walls. During my stay at the hotel (on my insurance's dime, mind you despite paying the full month's rent DURING it's renovation) I was not notified that the walls would be painted until AFTER the work was done, nor was my artwork removed from the walls prior to painting. The substandard painters merely painted around my artwork. Essentially their substandard painting contractors sealed the damage free adhesive to the walls with the paint making the artwork impossible to remove without damaging the wall. Moreover, the substandard contractors also painted over the back door sealing it shut. Upon move-out, the property management company wanted to penalize me for the damage caused by their own substandard painters shoddy work, since there're still holding on to my security deposit. Avoid renting through this "property management" company at all costs

First and foremost we want to thank Kashif for all his dedication to helping us sell our house…read more I first brought this house with Kashif as my agent, and he was phenomenal going above and beyond to help me land this house. Several years later, as I have decided to move states, when it came time to sell my house, it was a no-brainer to have Kashif represent us. And again, he never failed to disappoint. He set a game plan, with clear timelines, guidance, and addressed all our concerns/questionsPLUS more to help us sell our house. He was always patient, kind, knowledgeable, professional throughout the whole process. It was bittersweet as I didn't even have to drive back to my old state to deal with any of it. Kashif handled all of it, PLUS MORE. Unfortunate didn't even get to see Kashif in person! Having worked with Kashif before, his standard of business and professionalism in this business is unmatched. We have worked with many other agents, and Kashif's expertise is unmatched. I often wished we had more people like Kashif in other practices as well.... His PLUS MORE level of dedication is truly appreciated and will give you many comfortable nights of sleep and leave you smiling at the end of whole process. Thank you Kashif as always, and I truly hope we cross paths again :)

We were introduced to Kashif via RedFin, when hoping to tour a house for sale in Alexandria. That…read morerandom match was incredibly serendipitous as Kashif immediately stood out as a knowledgeable, hard working, and savvy realtor. While that initial home did not work out, with Kashif's guidance, we were successfully able to land a more beautiful home, in a fantastic neighborhood, in an incredibly competitive marketplace. He spent hours answering our questions and providing market analyses. He then expertly navigated negotiations and ensured that we were able to close quickly and successfully. He is even writing a book on best practices for realtors and home buyers! I will recommend Kashif to anyone looking for a realtor, as you will be hard-pressed to find a better one.

Celesta Fahey is the best!! She helped us find and buy our first home. We spent years looking for…read morethe right home. In fact, we spent over five years looking at various areas in Virginia. The entire time Celesta was very patient with us and did not pressure us to buy. Never once did we sense any frustration from her, even though we looked at tons and tons of homes over the years without putting in any offers. When we finally narrowed down the area and put in an offer on a house, Celesta was there guiding us through every step of the process. She was always readily available and answered all of our questions. She had the best recommendations for inspectors (we used Brian and were very happy with the results). For the first house that we put a contract on, we decided to break the contract after the home inspection. Celesta put in the paperwork right away, putting no pressure on us to stick with the house. We found the perfect place shortly thereafter and Celesta guided us all of the way through closing. I cannot speak more highly of Celesta. If you need a realtor, Celesta is the best, better than all of the rest.