Once we decided we were going to buy in D.C., we started our search via Zillow and attending quite a few open houses. After several weekends of honing in on what we thought we wanted and meeting several folks hoping to do the same, we found Linda. One cold, wintery day - we walked into an open house and met the real estate agent showing the home. As we walked throughout the house, we realized that it wasn't the home that was standing out to us - it was the warm, friendly atmosphere that Linda created. One week later, we were sitting having coffee with Linda and she spent the next two hours learning about who we were, why we were moving, and what we wanted. It was beyond what we would have expected of any real estate agent and clearly Linda cared about making sure we found the perfect home for us. Over the course of the next few weeks, we went and saw several homes with Linda and each day was wonderful. She has quite a knack at being both informative as well as making the experience enjoyable! At one point, we were considering putting an offer on a new construction and Tom Faison came out to the home and walked through with all of us as well. It was outstanding to see them working as a team and truly making sure we were considering all the pros and cons of what the home offered. As luck would have it, we decided to swing by a nearby home that we had previously visited on the way back to our apartment, and all the pros/cons discussions between Linda and Tom helped us realized that the one down the road was the home we really desired. Linda agreed and quickly got to work getting a contractor she trusted to show us what it would take to make the changes we would want. We loved the ideas and knew we wanted to move forward. Our decision landed on Christmas Eve and Linda didn't bat an eye at spending several hours to work up an offer that made us competitive. Our offer got accepted and we closed in late January with the lender recommended by Linda and Tom given he not only presented the best rate, but also made sure to walk line-by-line through any figures and questions we had. We've been in the house for a few weeks now and couldn't be happier! Linda and Tom are one-of-a-kind professionals who we would recommend to anyone. Their level of expertise, their obvious care about their clients, and the connections they have in nearly every aspect of the real estate home buying process was crucial in making what was a large undertaking one we felt ready to concur. read more

We were a little nervous about having to sell our house quickly in the middle of December, which we knew was the slowest season of the year. My friend recommended Justin and Tim to help us out, and from the first moment we met with him we knew we were in good hands. As first time sellers, our main concerns were typical; selling our house for top dollar with minimal costs on our end, being informed and in control, selling our house ASAP. Not only did Justin meet all these concerns, but he exceeded every expectation we had in a realtor. We always felt very informed on everything we needed to know, and were given all our options when choices needed to be made with absolutely no pressure to do anything we weren't comfortable with. We had to leave the state before the house was even on the market, which meant there were projects that we didn't get around to doing before we left. In addition to helping us find great deals on painters, electricians, and inspectors for projects we wanted to get done before selling, Justin did paint touch-ups, changed out outlet face plates, he even moved 15 bags of leaves we had left behind that didn't get picked up in time for our open house. These are just a few examples things he did for us on top of everything else. As helpless as we felt being across the country, we knew our house was in the best hands. Justin and Tim explained in our first meeting that their goal was to make people fall in love with our house from the moment they pulled up to the curb. They were very attentive to detail and style, and I could tell their priorities in selling our house were exactly where they should be. They had beautiful photos taken, it was staged perfectly, and our house had multiple offers over our asking price in less than 3 days. This was especially exciting since it was December and the market was slow! The negotiations went as smoothly as possible. We knew there would be inevitable hiccups during this process (our house was built in the 1950s) but it was obvious that our realtors were in their element as they skillfully advised us through some tricky demands from our buyer. They found good solutions that left everyone happy and content. I was expecting this processes to be incredibly stressful, but it was quite the opposite. I would absolutely recommend Justin, Tim, and Tom to the home owner/buyer looking for a genuinely good person who is genuinely good at what they do. read more

After purchasing our very first home in 2013 using Tom Faison with Real Estate in DC, we knew without a doubt we'd be calling him back the second we were ready to sell and buy again! Sure enough in the fall of 2020, we had Tom over to discuss the possibility of moving, and he listened intently to our ideas, didn't pressure us whatsoever to take action before we were comfortable, and gave us excellent knowledgeable advice and insight on the market; all the while, his demeanor was highly professional, yet casual and friendly.  And man, he's funny!! Once we decided we were ready, Tom personally dropped off a bunch of boxes to get us started, and we worked closely with his listing design manager, Kendall to prep our house for selling. She was top notch with organization, recommending and sending direct links to items I needed, contacting and setting up the painters, cleaners, window washer, electrician, trash removal etc. We decided to hire our own stager, but when I wasn't thrilled with a few layouts in the rooms, Kendall immediately called them and took care of everything without any issue. She was dedicated, confident, in tune with the latest trends, and quick to respond to every email. Once we listed our home, we had 4 offers within 4 days and sold (above asking) for a price we were very happy with. Tom led us through weighing the offers and his many years of experience was very obvious. The whole closing process was smooth, surprisingly easy and we will be using Tom and his team to buy our new house! Tom and his team are humble, intelligent, and conscientious, and these traits made us feel at ease and respected, like we were in the lead, through the whole process. read more

We couldn't have been happier with Tom Faison. My husband and I used him as our "buyers agent"...so I can only speak from that end. He's truly an advocate as well as tough negotiator...and we love him for many more reasons. HE is a totally no-nonsense, straight-shooter, brutally honest, doesn't waste your time, type of guy. His efficiency is exactly what we required. I was moving into DC and needed to find a place ASAP. We literally had one weekend to find a house WITH parking for a growing family. Tom knows Capitol Hill inside and out. The FIRST house he showed us was THE ONE. But, he took us to a half a dozen others just to make sure we had the right house for our family...and honestly all of those options were great as well...he really understood us, our likes and needs in a short amount of time. I could have seen our family in those homes too. Once we decided to put an offer on our new family home...Tom got it done (with other bids) and we closed in a record amount of time. When a few, minor issues later came up from the other side -- he took care of it, while I was trying to move from out of state. We love our home, we love our neighbors and our neighborhood. It's a great place to raise our family and we wouldn't be there without Tom. We refer our friends to him and would definitely use him again...in fact, we're in touch for more opportunities down the line. If you want a warm n' fuzzy realtor, he is not it. If you want a someone who gets things done and can make that sale happen for you...then call him. read more

As the son of a Real Estate Broker and as first time home buyers in DC, my wife and I had very high expectations for the realtor that would be assisting us in the buying process. Tim exceeded all of them. We were new to the city so we needed someone who had a deep understanding of Real Estate in DC. Every question we had for Tim was met with a helpful, nuanced answer that exemplified his expertise from working in this area over the past decade. His knowledge helped guide our search and gave us insight into the different pros and cons of the neighborhoods (and streets) that we were considering. Second, we needed someone who took the time to listen to the vision for our home and could get us property showings around our busy schedule. After our first couple of meetings, Tim was able to grasp our core values in the home buying process and suggest homes that met our criteria. Since he is clearly liked and respected by many of the selling agents in the area, we were able to view properties when we needed to. Finally, we really needed a skilled negotiator. As we discovered, the housing market in DC is extremely competitive and we didn't want to get excited about a home just to hear that the seller decided to sell to someone else. Tim got our contract ratified within hours of putting down the initial offer. In sum, if you're buying or selling a home in the DMV area, hire Tim Barley. He is an extremely competent and helpful realtor who is full of integrity. You won't regret it. read more

Tom Faison was our buyer's agent when we purchased our Capitol Hill, DC house in 2010. We were drawn to him because he has a lot of personality (just read one of his listing descriptions and you'll get an idea), but also a ton of experience in this particular market. Prior to using Tom, we had attempted to buy a different house with a Redfin agent, and it didn't work out very well (she just didn't have a lot of market-specific knowledge, and didn't have relationships with listing agents on the Hill). Tom did a great job of listening to what we wanted out of a house and helping us find a place that was an amazing value. He also personally knew the sellers agents, and was able to liaise with them to find out that what their seller wanted most was a sure thing. Consequently, we arranged to have a pre-offer inspection done, and we waived every contingency with our offer. Even though our offer was the lowest out of the three bids the seller received, we got the house--and we credit Tom's savvy and also his established relationships with other realtors on the Hill. Since we bought our house, we have started poking around for something bigger. Although we haven't gone far enough along to formally retain an agent, Tom and his colleagues still have been very helpful, helping us see anything we want to see and giving us candid reactions. In sum, these folks are generous with their time, knowledgeable about the market, and good at getting deals done. read more

Justin Tanner was instrumental to our family achieving our goal - to find a family home on the Hill, in our price range in a very strong sellers' market. We set a six month timeline for ourselves and Justin found the right fit for us in just four months. We met Justin and the Tom Faison team at an open house. Justin was friendly and proactive and followed up to suggest similar properties that could have been of interest. When we met in person, he listened to us when we explained our priorities, he shared information on relatable properties and always showed us properties that were realistic for us. Given his expert knowledge and personal familiarity with the Hill - not to mention zeal for his work and lightning responsiveness - we chose to work with him. Justin has a good sense of humor and is very relatable for first time home buyers who are NOT operating at the top of the market (although we know he can be helpful for that market segment as well). We benefited from Justin's good relationships on the Hill, which provided us with the lead on the home we ultimately purchased as well as for comparison shopping for ancillary services related to home buying. He also coached us through two unsuccessful offers where bidding exceeded our maximum budget. He is passionate about the neighborhood and his field, and it shines through in his work. If / when it comes time for us to sell our home, we will choose to work with Justin and his team. read more

Buying and selling in Washington, DC, especially during a pandemic that has intensified an already competitive market, can be a long, stressful slog. We did both with Tom Faison and Linda Frame, who sold our Petworth condo (even when that market was cooling off) and then helped us find the perfect home on the Hill (when homes were going 10% over asking, we got one under the list price). Whatever the challenges, through all the ups and downs, we felt like they were true partners -- seeing opportunities around corners, in the thick of it with us at every turn.  Their experience, deep knowledge of the market, good humor and responsiveness served us incredibly well. But it's the intangibles that elevate Tom and Linda well above most of their competitors. They got to know us, how we lived and what mattered to us. We appreciated how much they listened to us, the time they spent getting to know us and working on our behalf; and we benefited from their sage and sometimes frank advice. Their good nature, strong instincts and diligence ended up being the difference-maker: we were able to win on a competitive home because Linda -- by connecting with and communicating the seller's realtor, offering feedback and understanding what both sides needed -- elevated our offer above the rest. We're so happy with our new home, we won't need realtors again for a while, but we can't wait to work with Tom and Linda and their team again in the future. read more

We interviewed several agents to list our home of 16 years on Capitol Hill, and we knew right away that Tom was different. Rather than dropping a couple of de-clutter suggestions, a rough idea of value, and a "call me when you're ready", Tom sat and talked about our needs, our wants, and our willingness to let him make those a reality in an inclusive and positive way. He talked strategy, but also impressed us as an operations guy. Within hours of our agreement to work with his team, a load of boxes showed up at our door (just the motivation we needed!) and we were off to the races. Soon after, we had use of his truck, his capable team, his painter, and his window washer. Regular visits with Tom all along the way provided much needed support and suggestions. Throughout the process, Tom was very open, professional but casual, and very responsive to our questions and needs. His prep-work and marketing drove an incredible amount of traffic to our home. In dealing with prospective buyers, Tom served as a steady counselor, striking a balance between sounding board and negotiations coach. After receiving a house contract in record time, Tom continued to give us carte blanche access to his trove of boxes. We can't overstate how valuable and convenient that was in prepping for our move. In the end, we were super pleased with the process, and the services provided by Tom and his team. Would we use him again? ABSOLUTELY!!! read more

If you want to sell your DC home, I wholeheartedly recommend Tom and his team, Justin and Kendall. Selling a house is not only an emotional experience, but probably the biggest single financial transaction one will ever make. I was looking for a professional who would get the job done and, after interviewing several agents, went with Tom's team. Tom brings decades of experience to the table and his countless contacts, knowledge of the local market and trends were invaluable. He was straight from the start, and realistic about the way the house would perform in the area under current conditions. He does not sugar coat things and I didn't want to hear some of the things he said. I was also skeptical of some of his predictions. In the end however, his candor was the thing I appreciated most, and virtually every single prediction he made came to pass. We took Tom's advice on everything and had a contract on the house in under a week (November!), and it sold for significantly more than the asking price. Once we vacated, we conducted the rest of the transaction from 1500 miles away. This was a bit unsettling at times, but Tom and his team were there for everything. They were in constant contact and always available to answer questions. If you want a smooth real estate transaction conducted by true professionals, this is your team. read more

Linda & Tom are the kind of realtors who not only help you find the perfect house, but then bring sandwiches and brownies for you and for the movers on moving day. We feel so lucky to have had Linda & Tom in our corner. At the very first meeting, they really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for in a house. When we went out to look at potential spots, Linda brought activities along with her for our toddler, and took detailed notes about what we liked and didn't. And when, after a few weeks, she saw a house that she knew we would love, Linda got us in to see it THAT NIGHT, before it went on the market. Then, in an intense 24 hours, they got in touch with the developer--who they knew--and helped us buy the house of our dreams. From that day until now, through the financing, the inspection, the move, and even after (Linda came over to show us how to prune the rose bushes) they were right there with us--supporting us and looking out for our interests and just being incredibly nice people. If you want a realtor who KNOWS Capitol Hill, and who you can trust to make your priorities their own and get you into the best house at the best price, and who will be kind and patient and wonderful the whole time (and make your toddler laugh) these are your people. read more

We were so happy with Tim Barley that I'm taking the time to post a review about it :) Seriously though, here is a bulleted list of all things I can think of offhand where Tim excelled: Communication - TIm knew what was going on at all aspects of the process and kept us informed at all times explicitly sharing any thoughts or details. Responsiveness- He was continuously in the loop on all facets and flexible in his availability Negotiations - Contract settlements, reviews and inspection walkthroughs can be tricky. Tim anticipated every question and represented us extremely well. We felt very comfortable knowing he was talking directly with the buyer's agent. Design - We rebuilt our house almost from scratch and Tim was intricately involved with the design. He knew what features and aspects would bring the most value and attention. Tim also helped with the staging, which made a huge, positive first impression for prospective buyers. In summary, Tim was all around knowledgeable, professional, charismatic, and easy to work with. Buying or selling a house can be a stressful, fickle situation. You really need someone representing you whom you can trust that knows his stuff and excels at communication. Tim is your guy! Thanks again, Tim! read more

Tom is an exceptional real estate agent and I highly recommend him and his team! What makes Tom so exceptional is that he takes the time to truly learn who you are - your personality - and what you're looking for - flow, entertainment style, etc. - and finds and places you in a house that is a perfect fit. He found my dream home for me by listening to my oftentimes abstractly articulated desires, a particular kind of ambience, a vision of how I saw myself in my home, a certain kind of flow and grandeur, all on a tree-lined, friendly, safe street for a particular price point, which he respected. Tom did such a good job finding me the perfect house that I'll never sell! (I guess he lost money on me!). And, as a first-time, single-female home buyer new to DC, he held my hand throughout the whole process and afterwards; and, it was a long process as I was unsure about everything. Tom and his team stayed with me. After I moved in, Tom was still there to help me find painters and other contractors and answer any and all questions about home owning that I had. Fifteen years later (I bought my house in 2001), I still rely on and call Tom for his wise advice and recommendations. He's never steered me wrong. read more

Tom Faison and his team are by far the best listing agents I have ever met! As someone who has worked with numerous listing agents over the past 20 years and has held a real estate license for almost 40 years, I was not only impressed by Tom's sincerity, knowledge of the market and creative writing style, but also was in awe of how professional, efficient and savvy he and his team were. My husband and I first met Tom when we bought one of his listings four years ago. Left with a very favorable impression, we both knew that Tom was the person to call to discuss marketing our home this summer. Astonishingly, within a week's time, Tom and his team advised us of what items should be removed from our home to create "an airy feeling," provided us access to move and store these items, suggested areas in our home which would benefit from painting, and orchestrated and paid for maid service and window washing before photographs were taken and included online. Not surprisingly, we received a very good offer within 24 hours and much interest over a week's time. Agreeing to an offer $50,000 above the asking price, we were extremely pleased and thankful for the prowess of Tom and his team. read more

Simply put - Tom and his team are amazing! Tom was our agent nearly a decade ago when we bought our home on Capitol Hill, and when it came time to sell, there was no doubt that Tom was going to be our first and only call! We had to sell quickly to meet a contingency on our offer for a new home and Tom met us the day we called to get the ball rolling. He gave us great advice, set realistic expectations and, most importantly he delivered on them. He made the process as seamless as possible and the house sold in a week for full asking, (not to mention he set a record for highest sale price for a house with 1.5 baths on our street)! Tom's has unprecedented knowledge of the market and a keen sense of how to manage the process to ensure a smooth and successful outcome for his clients. Selling and moving can be quite stressful, but he and his team helped us every step along the way and brought a sense of confidence and humor that was much appreciated. If you are looking to buy or sell - there is no debate that Tom and his team will deliver. Tom has a reputation as the go to guy when it comes to "RealEstateinDC" and it's a reputation that is well deserved and hard earned. read more

Tom, Lee Anna, Kendall, Betsy, Linda, Justin were a dream team to work with in buying our home and selling our condo. They made the entire whirlwind process, which could have been super stressful, a breeze. They went above and beyond answering questions at all hours of the day/week and were always super responsive. We appreciated the strategic expertise and experience they brought to help us navigate and take advantage of a highly competitive market to secure our dream home (and sell our first home above asking price). At the same time, never felt pressured into anything and they were supportive of whatever we were most comfortable with. Was so impressed with the unexpected details like styling services, dropping off durable moving boxes, and arranging a pickup truck to use at our disposal. Shout out to Lee Anna who went out of our way to make us feel special remembering all of the little moments for celebration. And Tom for his poetic and thoughtful description for our listing. Hospitality that not only added value but made us feel like family. Can't recommend Real Estate in DC enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in DC. Tom and team truly are the best! read more

The Tom Faison team is excellent! I was house shopping remotely and had contacted a number of agents, and really gelled with Tom and Linda Frame. Linda was amazing. She spent a lot of time to get to know me and what I was looking for, which helped tailor my search. She took me on several virtual tours, and when I was finally able to visit she had her full focus on me. She helped me think through what I really wanted in a home, in terms of size, neighborhood, amenities, etc, and was able to show me a slew of options, including some that weren't on the market yet, so I would have a good idea of what the tradeoffs were between places in my price range. I used the visit to narrow down what I wanted, and given the incredibly competitive home buying market in DC I expected that I would have to actually buy a house remotely. However, Linda recommended that I go ahead and make an offer on the house that most exemplified what I was looking for, and Tom gave detailed advice on exactly HOW to make the offer. To my shock (and great pleasure) that offer was accepted!! I really couldn't have done it without them, and am now very happy in my new home in Capitol Hill!! read more

We highly recommend Justin Tanner as a buyer's agent, particularly if you're looking for a home in the competitive Capitol Hill market. He never pressured us to offer more than we were comfortable offering. After being outbid on our first several offers, we came to appreciate Justin's understanding of what it would take to win a sought-after home in the area. He encouraged us to see a home that fit our needs but was priced outside our comfort zone. It didn't have the curb appeal of the other homes we tried to buy that escalated far above their list prices, and Justin helped us negotiate a purchase price significantly below the listing. As we began our many home improvement projects after the purchase, Justin continued to help us with contact information for reputable contractors (painter, electrician, etc.) who work in the area. Now nearly six months later, we are very happy with our purchase. It has taken extra work to get the home into shape, but it fits our needs well and is more home that we expected to afford. We appreciate the continued relationship with Justin and expect to use him as our agent when it comes time to sell. read more

Justin and this team worked with my wife and me recently. As first-time home buyers, we were unsure about the process or what to expect, and Justin was able to answer the many questions we had and walk us through each step. As we narrowed down neighborhoods we were interested in, Justin was helpful in showing us houses that we had flagged ourselves, but also let us know when something was coming on the market he thought we would be interested in. Our ideal neighborhood and home evolved as saw more listings, and we found a great home after looking for three months. Along the way we made offers on other homes and received honest feedback about what we were or were not likely to get in our budget, but without pressure to make offers we were uncomfortable with. Once we went under contract, there were some unexpected findings during inspection and we cautiously attempted negotiations. The team gave advice and worked on our behalf for a favorable outcome. Throughout the process they were very professional and personable, and we highly recommended them to anyone looking to buy in the DC area. read more