Edward Slavis represented us in our search for a single family home in the DMV area during the fall and winter of 2021.  We were looking for a 4+BR, open concept, single-family home with enough space for two home offices, a dedicated gym space, and an outdoor are for 2(+) Great Danes as well as room to entertain.  We also wanted to be inside the beltway or as close/commutable to D.C. as possible.  We were willing to make some improvements over time, but were not considering "fixer-uppers" and teardowns.  Our budget, given the limited inventory and impending rising interest rates was... we'll say... optimistic. Early in the process, Edward and his team urged us to be patient and to really become familiar with the areas we wanted to focus on.  We visited dozens of houses, and Edward never failed to set up a showing.  He was open-minded and optimistic about our chances.  He didn't discourage our curiosity about a particularly quirky custom-built short sale, but cautioned us on the risks.  He entertained our foray into townhome developments and provided sage council on structuring offers in a competitive buyer's market.  His home inspector Paul saved us from the disaster of a $1M+ mistake.  We ultimately submitted three offers before we finally found our "Goldilocks" home:  5 bedrooms plus a dedicated gym room and main floor home office with over an acre for the dogs and a 20 minute commute to the Pentagon.  Again, Paul's inspection gave us everything we needed to know about issues that might arise.  And most importantly, Edward and his finance partner Paul ran a shrewd negotiation to beat out another very motivated buyer.  We honestly could not be any happier with the result! I've had agents who merely facilitated the paperwork and I've had agents who steered me the wrong way to try to line their own pockets.  If you're looking for a results-driven agent who will guide and advise you patiently and save the pressure for the folks on the other side of the table in order to seal the best possible deal for you, then Edward is a fantastic choice. read more

I was struggling to find a home in a crazy hot market. Houses that showed up on the market at 08:00 were under contract by noon -- in all cash deals at well over asking price and one-week closings.  I wasn't bringing all cash to the table.  I worked with two other agents and looked at literally hundreds of homes before someone referred me to Edward Slavis at the Slavis Group, eXp Realty.  In less than 20 days I found my home, settled and moved in!  Not only did Edward make it possible, he and his team made it seamless and stress free. First, there was a long list of would-be buyers for this house even before the house hit the market.  Within 30 hours of the house being on the market, my bid was accepted over five others. Edward's strategy for positioning my bid was brilliant. Next, Edward connected me to the most outstanding mortgage broker I have ever worked with.   Personable, a great communicator, well-organized with strong follow-through and FAST. We closed in 10 days. Concurrent with all of the closing documents, Edward's team supported me with all of the information and contact details I needed to get my new home up and running -- from the home owner's association to utilities, to connecting with the county. Edward's office uses a tech platform that helped me stay organized on my own time and quick personal check-ins to see if there was anything else I needed. After seven long months of looking, I am home -- with much thanks to Edward.  The fact that it was such a painless experience is a credit to both Edward and his entire team. I hope you find this helpful. read more

I was a first time home buyer and was not sure what to expect. Came across a house for sale, called the listed number and Edward Slavis answered. Edward met us the next day at a property that we wanted to see. He took time to sit down with us and walk through the entire home-buying process -- from down payment assistance programs, pre-approval, to house hunting and closing costs. It was tremendously helpful and gave us enough confidence to move forward with him as our realtor. When it came time to start looking, Edward would always make time for us on the weekends or evenings to do showings and if he could not make the showings, he would have Anthony to do the showings. The first home that matched our must-have list went totally astray and throughout that disaster Edward kept his cool while I was losing mines. He constantly assured me that a wrong or misguided discussion would not be made. We finally found a better home that matched our must-have list and Edward helped us make a competitive and winning offer. Both Edward and Anthony were extremely responsive throughout the process and have continued to be helpful after closing. I can't say enough wonderful things about The Slavis GroupS&G Realty. The Slavis GroupS&G Realty EXCEEDED our expectations. Edward & Anthony both really know the 'bones' of homes, resale, inspections, specs, etc. I felt so comfortable with the The Slavis GroupS&G Realty. A++!! LOVE OUR HOME! read more

Edward (not Ed) is an exceptional professional who was a pleasure to work with throughout my first home-buying experience. We initially met in DC where we talked through the criteria that I desired in my house (location, size, features, etc.) and he promptly sent me a list of properties. After deciding which properties to view I notified him and he quickly set up showings. He exercised strong negotiating skills and a keen desire to get the best price for the property. He utilizes in-depth evaluative tools to analyze comps and ensure that offers provided to the sellers 'made sense' and that they were backed up by data to strengthen our negotiating position. He also has built a team to help facilitate the necessary other parts of the process (property inspection, title, etc.), which could be very helpful for a first time or out of area buyer, but Edward was in no way pushy towards those options and was very open to working with a buyer's preferred entities. Ultimately, I am very happy with my property and am extremely excited to be soon be moving in! Edward has a strong sense of personal honor, likely cultivated in years of service as a Marine Corps infantry officer, and I felt that he truly was looking out for my best interests throughout the process. I believe that you, as someone reading this review, would be extremely well served by Edward in the future and whole-heartedly recommend him. read more

As first time homebuyers, we needed a Real Estate Agent who not only knew the local market, but who would also be available to answer the countless questions that were sure to arise throughout the process. Edward Slavis was that agent, and so much more. From our first chance meeting, Edward took the time to get to know us and our home needs. Edward's keen eye for detail and understanding of home construction helped us immensely as we toured homes and weighed the pros and cons of each. Edward never tried to pressure us into buying a home that was not right for us; it was clear from the outset that Edward wanted us to buy the house that was perfect for us, no matter how long that took. We are so grateful for his patience, but also his dogged determination to secure us a winning offer when the opportunity presented itself. When we did finally find the home of our dreams, Edward managed to put our offer together in record time. In addition to Edward's skill as our agent, his vast network of home inspectors, contractors, and tradespeople took all the guesswork out of our small home renovation. We feel so fortunate for all that Edward did for us throughout the homebuying process and we recommend him without reservation. Hopefully we will not be in the market for a new home for quite some time, but when we are, we know who we will be calling! read more

Top 3 reasons why Edward should be your agent: 1- Patience & Flexibility, Not Pressure: Our buying journey took us a little longer than we expected. We started with one set of criteria and changed it multiple times along the way. Edward worked through all possible scenarios with us, talked us through every pro and con, and was always willing to answer any and every question we had - and we had a lot! Not once did we ever feel pressured to jump into something or settle; Edward empowered us to press on to find exactly what we wanted. And we did! 2- Experience in development: if anyone can see through walls, it's Edward. We knew any house we bought would need some work. Edward is able to easily walk through houses and envision possible cosmetic and structural changes. Edward also an understanding of electrical, plumbing, etc. He went beyond just simply helping us purchase a home, but also thinking through this part of the process, offering many recommendations of contractors. 3- Investment in Us: We appreciated Edward's genuine interest in and taking his time to get to know us. We often discussed common interests and learned a little bit more about each other beyond buyer and buyer's agent. Overall, Edward was the perfect agent for us and we would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

We had a great experience working with Edward and his team! For us as first-time home buyers, Edward did a great job adapting to our pace and needs as our buyer agent. We initially connected with Edward through a spontaneous Zillow interest form submitted on a Saturday night; he connected with us by phone within the hour and showed us our first property by the very next morning! My fiancé and I were excited about a number of properties in the early days of our search, and Edward made himself available both for tours and just to discuss the home-buying process throughout those first couple of days. We started to ease back after our first offer was unsuccessful, but Edward encouraged us to keep at it, even visiting homes for us on days we had to work and sending us narrated videos of his tour of the property. We had another offer accepted just a couple days later! He also helped us manage the contract to close process smoothly while we were traveling for the holidays. He worked with us to get our lender and inspection lined up promptly and spent time with us by phone reviewing documents with us to ensure we were comfortable with what we were signing and understood how the process worked. He was helpful, informative, and a pleasure to work with - we definitely recommend! read more

Edward was an incredible agent. We wouldn't have been able to buy our first home without him. The house we eventually bought wasn't initially included in our search criteria - but he flagged it for us right away. He got us in to see it the next day. He coached us through every step of the process - taking the time to explain everything that was happening. He made sure we were making informed decisions and helped us think through all the scenarios but never made a decision for us or pressured us in any way. (This was particularly important when there were multiple rounds of bidding! When we said we couldn't go any higher, he respected that and never questioned it.) Edward was available almost 24-7 (nights and weekends.) Everything happened so fast, but he was literally there each step of the way. He also made connections and provided recommendations for our lender, inspector, termite treatment, title company, and even several contractors to give us quotes on renovations. He will be your go to guy from the moment you meet him to the final handshake at closing. My wife and I would recommend Edward without reservation to anyone in the DC area. In fact we've already been sending friends and colleagues his way. read more

Edward and his team helped us find and purchase our first home, and I cannot say enough good things about them. Edward knows the DC market very well, and he (and Anthony) were always available to join us for viewings, talking us through the potential advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a specific condo, and never pushing or rushing us into a decision. We found the place we wanted to bid on around Christmas, and he was fully available throughout the holiday period to help us prepare the most competitive offer, and to work with the lender, the seller's agent, the title company, the inspector, and all the other parties to make sure we got every step completed smoothly and in time. When we hit a very unexpected snag that was threatening to derail the deal, Edward pursued every possible option to resolve it, and made sure we closed on the date we had initially scheduled. He has a vast network of very helpful contacts in the real estate market, and, upon the completion of the purchase, he got us in touch with a number of contractors to assist us with the renovations we are currently planning. In short, I cannot recommend Edward enough, and am very grateful to him for his help! read more

We worked with Edward to buy our first home this past spring in northwest DC and can't recommend him strongly enough, particularly for first time home buyers. As we got into the market, we didn't know what to expect, what questions to ask, or whether our expectations were realistic. Edward was patient, walking through many, many houses with us over the months. He was excellent at helping us balance the pros and cons of each in a way that never felt like he was trying to push anything on us. He also got us comfortable with the idea of taking on some renovation projects, which really helped overcome anxiety and open up possibilities. What really impressed us, though, was how he helped us once we found our home. To get the house, he moved aggressively and had us do all the little things he could think of, and we were able to beat out five other offers as a result. From there, he connected us with fantastic contractors to carry out some renovation work and was in regular contact with us and the contractors to facilitate a smooth process. Overall, Edward is a total professional, deeply knowledgeable and helpful, a strong negotiator, and just a good person to work with. read more

We are delighted to write this review for Edward, who helped us to purchase our first home. Edward has three qualities in particular that make him an exceptional realtor: he is knowledgeable, he is reliable, and he is transparent. Edward worked diligently with us from day one, and was always prompt and courteous in his dealings. Although we know Edward has other clients, he made us feel like we were his top priority. Edward also went above and beyond in many ways, and quickly helped us secure estimates for work we are having done before we move in. He knows a lot about what goes into a house, and is always willing to offer candid advice. And if he doesn't know something, he says so and does his research. But apart from Edward's outstanding professional qualities, he is also just an awesome guy. He has a great sense of humor and really put us at ease throughout the whole process. This was our first time navigating DC's insane housing market, and Edward was there with us through the highs and the lows. Working with Edward not only helped us to find our perfect first home, but we also walked away with a friend. We couldn't recommend him highly enough! read more

Edward was recommended to us by a friend, and we are really glad that he represented us for the sale of our townhouse in Springfield, VA. We were moving cross-country, and Edward did an excellent job handling repairs, getting the house painted, and staging it beautifully. We cannot emphasize how fabulous the staging was - we could hardly recognize our own house, and we thought it really brought out the home's positive attributes. The house went on the market on Thursday and we had a great offer by Sunday. Edward explained all of the nuances and steps associated with closing, and enabled closing to happen within a month of us receiving the offer. Edward was always responsive and we felt that he adapted to our desired amount of communication, which we appreciated. Our neighbor was selling his house around the same time as us and his took a lot longer to sell and sold for less. We thought Edward did a fantastic job of pricing, marketing, and selling the place. We spoke to a few other agents before going with Edward, and are confident that other agents would not have been able to ensure a sale at the price we got in the timeframe that Edward did. read more

Edward Slavis helped me purchase a home over 5 years ago. At the time I was stationed outside of the NCR and Ed helped me search for, visit and negotiate the purchase of a home all while I was living in Texas. Three years later I was re-stationed and Ed managed my property for me. Twice we had clients who had to leave early for personnel/professional reasons and Ed was able to find a new tenant without ever missing a month of rent. I never had to lift a finger as Ed and his team always took care of everything and always gave me plenty of information to make good decisions. Recently I decided to sell and Ed and his team once again stepped up. In less than 6 weeks, we had tenants moved out, the place cleaned/fixed up, staged, listed, shown, offer accepted and closed! Once again, I never lifted a finger while Ed and his time expertly took care of EVERY aspect of the transaction. I could not be more grateful for Ed and his team who are consummate professionals and help you during a very stressful situation. I could not recommend him any higher and hope allow Ed to represent you during any real estate transaction. Rich McD read more

Look no further - Edward is the agent you want on your side for whatever real estate requirement you have. Edward was our agent during our recent house hunt in northern Virginia. He accompanied us to about a dozen different properties, always prepared to give us his expert observations and professional input about each one. We ultimately found a home in McLean, VA, and Edward helped us negotiate an excellent price. Edward is honest and straightforward with his input during the home buying process. As his clients, you will benefit from his experience in the local market. During our recent house hunt, he pointed out things in homes that we would have never noticed, which helped us in our decision-making process and, ultimately, in negotiations over the buying price. Edward will listen to your needs and understand what you are looking for in a home. He is easy going, smart, and thorough in his work. You will feel comfortable that you are in good hands, and will never feel like you are being neglected as a customer. We highly recommend Edward and are absolutely sure that you will have an equally positive experience. read more

I had a fantastic experience working with Edward Slavis and the Slavis Group. I contacted Edward about wanting to move from my DC apartment to get a single family home. He patiently walked me through the current market dynamics, the value of my current apartment and options for renting or selling it, and then we started to look at properties. At the time, there were not many houses available with my parameters, and Edward was very proactive in suggesting properties to view and patient as we narrowed down my preferences. I was very impressed by his knowledge of so many different aspects of buying a house. We looked at a property I liked but had some potential structural issues. He suggested having a structural engineer look at the house and the structural issues were confirmed. When I finally found the house I really wanted, he worked with me and the selling agent on a bidding strategy that was ultimately successful. I can't recommend Edward and his group enough for their professionalism, patience, and knowledge of the market and how to be successful in getting the property you're looking for! read more

Edward was recently my realtor and I had a great experience. What I enjoyed about Edward the most was his ability to share his experiences and his expertise on all things about a home. Whether it be the quality of the appliances, the workmanship in a home, and/or ability to articulate the nuances of architecting/building a home. He was persistent, extremely patient, and never got frustrated with me, given I was so picky! While being my realtor, he also became a friend, and someone that I would highly recommend working with if in need of a realtor. Edward also always opened up his network to me if needed. Whether that was working with other realtors that he knew had experiences in something I was asking about, or sharing his contractor relationships to allow me to get expert feedback. That's what I found really set Edward apart. He wasn't just looking to make a sale, but he was looking to be a helpful resource for anything I may need. I highly recommend working with Edward, because you get more than just a realtor, you get a network of relationships and institutional knowledge! read more

My wife and I had a great experience with Edward. We purchased a house and Edward represented us as buyers. This was the fourth home that I had purchased in my lifetime, and I would say several things made Edward stand out from the previous 3 realtors I experienced (all of whom were all fine, BTW): 1. Edward is punctual, he returns calls promptly and he is ALWAYS communicating. 2. Edward is not afraid to say "I don't know" in cases when he doesn't know. Many realtors try to be know-it-alls. It is the WORST trait, because when a realtor glosses over information, the odds are, you are going to get misinformation. Edward was always honest, and when he didn't know something, he was always quick to research it and get back to us with factual information. 3. Edward is a well-traveled, well-read, interesting guy with a great sense of humor. Let's face it, the Realty field has low barriers to entry.....it's a mixed bag of characters. Chances are, you are going to be spending A LOT of time with your realtor. Might as well pick someone who is great to be around and who makes you laugh. read more

Edward helped my wife and I purchase our first home in Washington, D.C. and we were incredibly impressed by his customer service and expertise. From the beginning, Edward sat down with us to explain the complicated process of buying a home. Although we were not aggressive homebuyers, Edward remained patient with us and continued to share with us homes that might fit our family needs. When we found the one we loved, Edward worked tirelessly to create a powerful offer that was accepted. As Edward always explained, it is not about the highest offer but the STRONGEST offer. And even though he was across the country on a personal vacation, he was incredibly responsive and made sure our offer was accepted amongst nearly a dozen others. During the contract phase, Edward was diligent in making sure we had everything we needed and assisted us throughout the closing process. Even after the purchase of our home, Edward has remained in touch to ensure a seamless transition as we work with general contractors to make the house our home. Thank you Edward and group! Gabe & Sha read more

Choosing Edward Slavis as our realtor was the single best decision we made when we planned to sell our condominium in Alexandria, VA. If you are thinking about selling your home or condo in the D.C. region, you should contact Edward and look no further. Throughout the process Edward demonstrated his local knowledge, responsiveness, and pure skill to get us the best possible deal. Edward worked quickly to have our home prepared and listed while offering us expert advice. He is clearly skilled in his craft. In the end, our home was on the market for one week, we received 5 offers above asking price (in November!) and our condominium sold for a record price. Did I mention that we were in Japan throughout the process and conducted all our communications across a 13-hour time difference? We trusted Edward as a former Marine and based on recommendations we read about him. My wife and I always felt he was in our corner and his advice could be relied upon. If you are reading this, wondering about the market, or who to choose, you will not be disappointed. read more