Obtaining the services of a real estate agent is much more than "finding someone to sell your…read morehome". This is especially true if you are selling an inherited property as I was earlier this year. A good real estate agent will know the area, know the laws and rules and will help assess your home and get it listed and sold for a "good price". A great real estate agent is a counselor, a partner in your effort, someone who "has your back" throughout the process in addition to doing all of the real estate work. Philippa Main is an *outstanding* real estate agent and an even better person. My father passed away leaving a home in Woodbridge, Virginia - the home in which I grew up and which contained almost 50 years of possessions. I contacted Philippa in March of 2026 to discuss its potential sale even as the house was in significant disarray while I engaged in the slow process of cleaning it out and sorting through the many things my parents had accumulated over the years. When she visited the home, I looked around and threw up my hands. Philippa looked around and said, "we can make this happen." I sought her out specifically because she mentioned having expertise in sales of homes that are inherited - a particular niche that involves a delicate dance of handling family dynamics, wills, probate laws and determining what, if any, money should be put into renovations or improvements that will get a reasonable return on the investment. From our first conversation over the phone - which she took time to do in the middle of a busy weekend - Philippa was incredibly personable, easy to talk to and anticipated many of my questions and many of my concerns as we talked. By the end of our conversation, I felt like I was chatting with a friend who had expertise I needed. Over the following three months, she was a (rapidly-responded-to) text or phone call away as I navigated getting the house ready for sale. She helped outline a schedule and a plan to list the home. She connected me with a large network of trusted service providers from junk removers to contractors to painters to flooring experts from whom I obtained estimates and some of whom I contracted to help clear out the house and prepare it for sale. While she always reiterated that she would back any decision I made regarding the house, I always sought her counsel when making major decisions such as whether or not to spend money on renovations and, if so, which ones were most important. Of course, there were obstacles - some amusing, some less-so - but Philippa helped me handle each one with a confidence borne of having "seen it before". That is an incredibly valuable thing when dealing with a stressful situation. In the end, the home was listed in June and had nearly seventy showings in three days. The house sold for well over its asking price and after all of it I know some things: The home could have been sold by another agent. But few, if any, others could have been a partner in the process the way Philippa was for me. She was a trusted resource, a confidant, a person who knew when to inject humor into a situation and when helping me vent was what was needed - she understands people and the process of selling an inherited home in addition to being a brilliant real estate agent who knows the area and who knows how to get the job done. I couldn't recommend her more for ANY real estate work but, especially, if you face the task of preparing and selling an inherited property.

Philippa is a phenomenal realtor. She is very knowledgeable about the Arlington market and is…read moreespecially skilled around selling inherited homes. Her warmth comes though on every interaction. If you are selling a home in northern VA or selling an inherited home in this area, I highly recommend reaching out to Philippa. She is very generous with her time and skilled at what she does. You won't be disappointed!

Monique Craft is the world's best realtor! Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Knew…read moreexactly what to do to get our house sold at the best price which was over what the market value was for it! She goes above and to infinity and beyond to assist you!

Anita Mason was our realtor for a pretty difficult transaction. We were not the easiest clients to…read moreplease as we kept on changing our focus on the type and location of properties we were looking at. She put up with us from April to our final closing at the end of September always with a smile and "Sure, we can see (or do) that". She went above and beyond to help us find the best investment property for our needs. We highly recommend her as a person who can be trusted and will go the whole nine yards to find the best property for your needs.

They did it again! Renee, Meg and the Honorable Service Realty Group did it again! They did such a…read moregreat job in listing and selling our home while helping us also in finding another one for our downsizing goal. This is the third time we have used HSRG and couldn't be happier! I gladly recommend them wholeheartedly for all of your real estate needs.

My wife and I have had a relationship with Meg and her HSR team for about seven years now, and we…read morecould not be more pleased with the results. They have assisted us in the sale of three rental properties, the purchase/sale of eight investment properties, the sale of our personal home, and the purchase of our dream home on the lake in Montclair. Throughout, the team has always been friendly, courteous, and professional. Their knowledge of the real estate market in the Northern VA area is unmatched.

COMPLAINT AGAINST THOMAS HUNDLEY, OF HUNDLEY & ASSOCIATES…read more On July 14, 2022, Thomas Hundley inspected my house for a real estate appraisal, and I gave him a check (at his request) for $550. He said he could get his appraisal to me in "about a week." July 25, 2022: I emailed Tom checking in on the status of the appraisal. He never responded. July 28, 2022: I emailed Tom and asked him when he would be able to get the appraisal to me. He never responded. August 2, 2022: I texted Tom inquiring about when he would be able to get the appraisal to me. He never responded. August 3, 2022: I called Tom and left a detailed voicemail message asking him to at least respond to me about the status of my appraisal. (He never responded to my text message that I sent yesterday, August 2, 2022). August 4, 2022: Tom called me back, and said he was delayed because (a) his wife had died; (b) he was in the process of selling his house, and (c) the battery on his cell phone had died. He promised me that he would have the appraisal to me later that day. Never happened. August 8, 2022: Still no report from Tom. At 10:30am, I sent him a text message asking him when I would get my appraisal. I got no response. At 2:20pm, I called Tom on his cell phone, but he didn't answer. I left a detailed voicemail message asking him to call me per my text message and voicemail message. (Note: While Tom was doing the inspection of my house, he interrupted the inspection to take a phone call from a prospective new client. I heard the whole conversation. He complained that he had to pay a fee to HomeAdvisor.com for ever lead he gets). I also emailed him on this date, but he never responded. August 9, 2022: I emailed Tom again asking him why he was not responding to my emails, texts, and voicemail messages, and informing him that the delayed appraisal was holding up my divorce proceedings. I asked him when he would be able to get the appraisal to me. He never responded. August 10, 2022: I called him at 11:30am and he answered the phone. He promised that he would have the appraisal to me by 3pm on that day. He said that "a few things went sideways" in his life and that was the reason for his delay. August 15, 2022: I sent him a detailed text message explaining my frustrations with him not responding to my emails and text messages, and the fact that his delays were holding up my divorce, and asking him what his intentions were. He never responded. August 22, 2022: I still have heard nothing from Tom. It has been 6 weeks since he inspected the house and told me that he would have the appraisal to me in "about a week." He has not responded to any more of my texts, emails, or phone calls, so I have given up on him and hired a different appraiser.

From the owner: The housing market changes constantly, making it difficult to put a price tag on residential…read moreproperties. But with over 35 years of experience to draw on, our real estate appraiser can provide a fair and accurate valuation of your home. Hundley & Associates offers residential appraisal services in Lorton, VA and surrounding areas. Homeowners and mortgage lenders in the area have been relying on us for appraisal services for over 20 years.

Seamless, easy, available and KIND!! Absolutely best experience yet again as this is the second…read moretime I have used FSBO for selling my homes. I also want to make note that Debbie's assistant Sue Hawn was just as awesome! Keep up the great work!!!

This company will nickel and dime you to death for every little thing. I was charged $40 to change…read moremy listing from pending and then to sold. There is no extra charge for price changes so it stands to reason that there should also be no extra charge for status changes. Those type of very minor changes should be included in the price of the flat fee package. It's that simple. No one likes to be fleeced no matter how much they've saved by selling their own property.

Entire process was upfront, easy and efficient. Entire team answered all questions promptly and…read moreresponded to me almost immediately, whether by phone or text. Considered offer very fair knowing all that needed to be addressed and fixed- go in with realistic expectations. They were very flexible in helping with my closing needs and move out date. The experience was the total opposite of the horror story I expected. I believe this is entirely due to the team working with me: CEO Brad, Rick, Rema and Chris. Can't say enough about their professionalism and empathy. All transactions and even closing done at home, making process for anyone handicapped very efficient. I highly recommend using Express Home Buyers of Virginia

This company don't tell the truth. If you are thinking about selling your home, please go with…read moreanother company. I was going to sell my home and relocate to another state. I informed them that the only way I could sell was if I got a job offer in the state I was trying to relocate in. I even had that statement placed in the contract. Unfortunately, life events happen and I was unable to gain employment, and no they are trying to take me to court and force me to sell my house. Leaving me and my kids homeless.

I really enjoyed working with Aaron and his associates on selling my home…read more I was kept in the loop on everything from placing the lockbox to a pipe issue in the kitchen. I liked the lines of communication and the transparency of information. I might have asked some silly questions, but Aaron and his associates were patient, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. I will definitely ask Aaron to be my realtor again when it comes to another purchase or sell.

Aaron, Krissy and Sam were my contacts at Browning Homes Group to list and sell my condo in…read moreManassas, VA. What a great team! Aaron Browning was my realtor, and Krissy and Sam flawlessly and professionally handled so many details of the whole process. They are all so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, and seem to really enjoy helping people with their real estate needs. It was a truly painless process for me, and my condo sold so quickly. I am thoroughly pleased with the results, and would highly recommend them to anyone. Barbara S.

I had the pleasure of meeting Franky Hoyos to assess our house sale. Franky stood out as offering…read morethe most detail-oriented & analytic pricing recommendation, coupled with an eye for the subjective & aesthetic factors that should also be considered in pricing strategy. Most of all, I was impressed with Franky's work ethic, he puts his heart into representing his clients, which is a rare find in a realtor.

Thank you, Franky and Team!…read more If you are looking for a house in the DMV area, Franky is the perfect agent! HE IS THE PERSON WHO HELP US TO FIND THE HOUSE JUST WITHIN THE 2nd OFFER in NICE AREA! My husband and I met Franky at one of the open houses in Washington DC. At that time, we didn't have any idea about the home-purchasing process. Even Though we searched online, we still got lost since we didn't know what the first step was and what our priority was. Franky helped us to understand the overall process, and encouraged us to think about our future life to set the goal of home-purchasing. Even Though we were not his clients at the moment, he gave us a 1-hour presentation of the whole process with the pamphlet. When we decided to go with Franky, he tried his best for us to find our FIRST HOME with some of our considerations. Since both of us work full-time, he made house-tour appointments or meetings (regarding making offers) after work hours. After our offer was accepted, Franky and his team gave sufficient advice regarding everything, such as locking the mortgage, depositing, final walk through, and the settlement! It took only 6 weeks to move into the new home since we started to look at the house to buy. As you can see my name, I am a foreigner and the whole process seemed overwhelming for me. However, Franky helped my husband and I to relieve the stress by communicating with the selling agent and title company. (Oh, I heard that he speaks English as well as Spanish). If my friend who came from foreign country asks me to recommend any agent, I will recommend FRANKY and his team! I am writing this review in my new, cozy room, where I dreamed about since I immigrated here. I can convince that if you work with Franky, you will never regret.

We first used DD 22 years ago to waterproof our basement. Recently we noticed some mold. We called…read morethem to come out and take a look, as there is a lifetime warranty their work. Antonio found that one of our sump pumps was broken, resulting in some moisture build up, and the associated mold. All that needed to be done was some minor mold remediation and replacement of the pump. Contrast that with two other estimates we had obtained (before we remembered the warranty) that didn't find the faulty sump pump, and wanted to replace drains and do major mold remediation for thousands more dollars, rather than just treating the moldy area. To top that off, I called on a Friday, they were able to come by and assess the situation the same day, and do the work the following Monday! No waiting!

We've used this company three different times for various foundation‑related issues, and every…read moreexperience has been exceptional. Their team is consistently professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Most recently, we needed their help to repair a support post under our outdoor deck that had begun to rot due to poor drainage. They not only fixed the structural issue quickly and thoroughly, but also installed a proper drain to prevent the problem from happening again. Their pricing has always been very reasonable, especially considering the quality of their work and the speed of their response. It's rare to find a company you can trust repeatedly, but they've earned that trust every single time. Highly recommend.

Experienced professionals dedicated to their trade. Highly recommend. Observed the on sight…read moresurveyors professionally located historic points on the property. Their communication and follow up were appreciated.

Larry has integrity. I have been searching for someone to do my survey and Larry looked up his…read morerecords and discovered he has done a survey on my property previously for the purchase of my home. He provided it at no additional cost. I would not have known any better but he was honest and helpful. Wish there were more people like him. Thanks Larry.