As a first-time homebuyer, I'm glad I bought with Samson's Home Happy group. They were considerate, patient, and helpful. Elizabeth first gave me an info packet and comps, so I could learn the basics of buying a home in VA's competitive market. As I got more ready to purchase a home, I filled out a questionnaire, which helped me and my partner think through what we're looking for. It also helped the Home Happy group figure out what we'd be interested in. When we started actively looking, Ann walked us through every tour, noticing details and issues to follow up on. We had a contract accepted our second try, and the price was reasonable. Kristin performed the walk-through with us and congratulated us on our fantastic home! read more

The Happy Home Team came into our lives right after we parted ways with our first real estate agent. Within hours of contacting Kristin, we met, developed a plan of action, and were on the market in less than a week. Our home sold in two weeks for the price the other realtor wanted to list it. We closed the sale two weeks later. Cannot say enough about Kristin's sage advice and talking us off the ledge a couple of times during final negotiations and completing the sales contingencies. Superior agent, great team, excellent selling experience! If you want to sell your home quickly, for the best price call Kristin and the Happy Home Group. read more

I can't say enough good things about Kristin, Elizabeth, and the rest of the Home Happy Group! As first time buyers we were a little unsure of what to expect, Kristin and Elizabeth set up an initial consultation and spent over an hour with us answering all of our questions. They clearly explained what to expect during the entire process, helped us determine our budget, and provided us with a variety of options that would meet our needs. After visiting a few houses, Elizabeth knew exactly what we were looking for and was able to send us recommendations that helped cut through the massive number of listings in our area. Once we found a house that we were interested in, Elizabeth was able to quickly set up a viewing and help us craft a competitive offer. At each stage of the home buying process, she clearly explained what our responsibilities were, what options were available, and what to expect from the seller. I was able to walk into everything from the inspection to the closing with confidence. I would highly recommend Elizabeth and the Home Happy Group for any real estate transaction. Thanks again! read more

My husband and I worked with Kristin and Elizabeth to buy our first home! We settled on the Alexandria area, and Kristin and Elizabeth showed us our new home on our second trip out. We knew very little about the process and Kristin literally guided us through out the whole thing -- from who to use as a lender, to how far away from the metro stops each home was. She's honest about the homes, pointing out how weird some layouts are or possible issues that you may not notice. Our front runner home changed as soon as we heard her opinion (she pointed out quite astutely that it's weird to have a fridge in a dining room space). Kristin was the most helpful the day or two before closing when we realized that none of the repairs promised by the seller had been completed. Kristin and Elizabeth took care of it all. We didn't need to talk to sellers or realtors ourselves; they zealously represented our best interests and got us closed as planned with repairs paid for by the seller. I have already recommended Kristin to multiple people and I will continue to do so as my friends and coworkers buy their first homes! She and Elizabeth will also be invited over for some wine as soon as we get this new place filled with furniture! Dealing with skeevy realtors and lenders is a pain in the butt. Kristin is a breath of fresh air in this industry. read more

Couldn't be happier with this group. I received wonderful advice and options in the area I was interested in buying. The agents work together to cover down if one is out of the office or out of town for a showing. The communication was timely and efficient without being overwhelming. This group seems to genuinely care about getting people in the perfect home for them. read more

I had such a wonderful experience selling my house with Ann and Kristen in the Home Happy Group! From start to finish, they made me feel comfortable and supported in what was a new experience for me! Through any stressful decisions, they always made sure to explain all options, give advice, and support whatever decisions I made! Ann and Kristen knew the market extremely well, and were able to answer any and all questions I had! They were always responsive and made sure I felt comfortable to reach out whenever I needed anything! I would highly recommend the Home Happy Group for anyone looking to buy/sell in the area! read more

I have known Kristin and everyone else on the Home Happy Group for years. She is someone I consider like a mother/confidant. I met Kristin in 2006 when I had a property that needed to be rented. I called her office and she was so pleasant and so sincere. I had called several Real Estate Agents that day as well as Management Companies but something about Kristin made me feel safe. She was so patient and helped me so much. It was a time when I didn't know what to do and things needed to happen fast. She is the utmost professional and took my needs very seriously. Over the years she has become my go to Real Estate Agent. I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell/buy or rent a property. Rest assured that when it comes to Home Happy you are definitely in good hands! read more

From beginning to end Kristin was OUTSTANDING! She is a person of her word. Excellent and prompt communication. Very patient, super nice, and provides excellent service. I strongly and highly recommend working with Kristin. My experience was fantastic and yours will be too! One of my neighbors talk to me about my experience and decided to use Kristin to sell her home to. She also had a very successful experience selling her home with Kristin. read more

I was looking for a real estate agent to rent out a townhouse. I spoke to a few other agents but none of them seem to be  as knowledgeable of the Alexandria area as Kristin and they did not seem to be as interested in dealing with a rental property. I was impressed that Kristin immediately knew the name of the townhouse community after I mentioned the cross street for the townhouse. She also gave me very helpful information of what to expect from the rental process and gave me some useful advice on what to put on the rental application. During the process of searching for a tenant, Kristin was quick in giving me information about potential tenants and diligently communicating with me through text/e-mails late into the night and even on weekends. She was able to help find a tenant for my townhouse within a month even in the middle of winter. I would definitely use her again. read more

Look no further for a real estate agent! My husband and I were represented by Kristin during the purchase of our first home. We found her by looking through many reviews, and we were impressed with the number of first-time home buyers who raved about her. We now happily consider ourselves among the ranks of her loyal clients. We began by communicating with Elizabeth about our wishes, and we were so impressed with the information that followed: detailed spreadsheets containing neighborhood facts (and their educated opinions on anticipated growth and traits that would appeal to us.) Not only did Elizabeth and Kristin respect our budget, they made suggestions and freely gave information that helped our decision. They listened to our preferences, and then Kristin took us out looking. She never pressured us, and always reminded us that she wouldn't sell us on a house that she wouldn't want her own daughter living in. We trusted her completely. After a couple rounds of looking at houses, we spotted one online that we wanted to see. Kristin made herself available within a couple days to line up a showing, which then led to us wanting to make an offer. Despite it being a Sunday night, Kristin answered our many questions in order to make our offer solid. Her communication throughout was continuous. When our offer was accepted, information began coming in from Kristin and Ann on next steps. They even sent me a detailed checklist, which was immensely helpful since there are a multitude of steps between offer and move-in day. I always felt prepared for what to expect. Their team works flawlessly together to present organized information and advice to clients. Since purchasing our home, Kristin has kept in touch with us, even recently sending us personalized information we'd need for tax preparation. I have recommended her to my closest friends and wouldn't hesitate to do so for others. read more

Bottom line up front: Kristin and the Home Happy Group are OUTSTANDING and if you look anywhere else for your real estate needs, you will probably be very disappointed. I cannot say enough good things about Kristin, Ann, and the rest of the Home Happy Group. This is a very long review but I wouldn't be doing my experience justice if I didn't describe how happy my husband and I are with our experience. Let me start by saying that my husband and I are (or, I guess now that we've closed, were) first time home buyers in the Northern VA area. For me, that newbie status conjured up memories of horror stories my friends and co-workers told me about buying a home in this area: "its competitive," "homes are so expensive," "you'll only be able to afford a tear-down anyway," and, my favorite, "our real estate agent was just looking to make a quick dime." YIKES. Needless to say, I wasn't convinced we'd have a great experience. Boy was I wrong, and I'm so happy to say that. My husband found Kristin and the Home Happy Group on Yelp (thank you very much) and was very impressed with her ratings, so we decided to go for an in-person "get to know you" meeting about a year before we started actively looking for a home. Call me old school, but I love a good face-to-face meeting! At that meeting, Kristin was very welcoming, warm, and demonstrated very impressive knowledge about the area. She also provided us very helpful feedback on our process of saving for a home and challenged us to explore some different neighborhoods in VA that we didn't really know existed. Kristin read me like a book (no pun intended), offering to drop off an over-sized map book of Virginia (again, old school I know but I cant tell you how immensely helpful it was to thumb through the book and explore different areas). We kept in touch with Kristin over that next year when we came back to have her set up searches of the MRIS for us a few months before we purchased our home. Fast forward to the home viewing process: Kristin took us out one evening to four different homes (we had narrowed down our search process tremendously by that point) and provided some very helpful and professional information about each. She offered to tell us what she would do to improve each home if she were buying it, which for us as first-time home buyers was very valuable. She even provided us names and contact information for electricians, plumbers, floor refinishers, etc....she is literally her very own Yelp or Consumer Checkbook website and everyone she recommends has done work for her before on her own house, so she is not being paid to speak kindly about companies she has never used (ahem, other real estate agents in the DC area...) Once we put an offer in on a house, Kristin displayed prompt, timely, and excellent communication about the offer/negotiation process. She, and her newest team member Tim, even came to the house during the inspection, as my husband and I ended up putting an offer in on the house while we were on vacation. I cannot express enough how important it was that we had a strong representative there during the inspection when we couldn't be. After the inspection, Kristin helped us compile our "inspection ask list" of items we wanted the seller to fix. Coming into those negotiations in a strong position to barter was, I believe, part of the reason we ended up getting $$ back from the seller at closing. Closing went extremely smoothly and, during that process, it became apparent to me just how many people Kristin is connected with in the DC area. Our closing agent at the title company and our loan officer (both purely by coincidence) Plus, in Kristin's own words, she "conveys with the house," so have not hesitated to reach out to her if we need an opinion or have a question...even though we've already closed. Finally, Ann was extremely diligent and thorough during the period leading up to closing. It was easy to correspond with her and she answered all of our questions. I will FINALLY conclude this review by saying directly to Kristin and her team: THANK YOU for helping us buy a home that we could have only dreamed about in another life. You are invited over for wine any time you'd like :). read more

This group is absolutely fantastic! Elizabeth helped me find the most perfect place for me and I'm forever grateful! It was my first home buying experience and I couldn't haven't asked for better people to hold my hand throughout; Elizabeth as my realtor, and Ann their office manager who is beyond on top of her game. Always willing to answer any questions, any time of the day, kept me in the loop at all points, and were wonderful to deal with!! I appreciated their honesty throughout the process, it was refreshing and most appreciated. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a home on the DMV area!!!! read more

My wife and I are both retired, and we live in New York. We have been considering a move to an area like Alexandria VA, but we knew nothing at all about it. One phone call to Kristin was all it took to really get rolling. We spent 2 days in Alexandria, and Kristin and her daughter/associate Elizabeth spent hours showing us the city, and taking us to see listings that fit our needs exactly. Their professionalism, patience, and real estate expertise is unparalleled. I would highly recommend Kristin if you are looking for a home in this area! read more

I'm about 2 years late with this review, but better late than never. Kristin and her team are absolutely fantastic. They staged our condo and it sold within 4 days at asking price. When a house that we put an offer down on turned out to have a host of structural issues, Kristin helped us navigate withdrawing the offer and putting down another offer on a better property just down the road. Kristin was available at all hours and counseled us as first time sellers through all of the hurdles. Highly recommend the team. read more

Kristin Stone got the listing for selling our home and in just under 24 hours we had 3 contracts, the first of which, we accepted. Due to an international relocation, we had to sell and settle in about 30 days. Pretty much a mission impossible situation, but Kristin pulled it off. She knows her market area and knows how to price a home to sell. She's organized and methodical in her approach. Kristin really does make you feel like you are her only client. Communicating with her? Open lines. Real estate waters can be treacherous. Kristin's navigation skills are unparalleled. In short, the next time we have a home to buy or sell or know someone in the same boat, we will use Kristin and recommend Kristin. read more

Kristin Stone and the Home Happy Group helped me find a beautiful condo in Falls Church. She was incredibly responsive, helped drive me around, let me print materials at her home office, and walked through every part of the condo for me. Within less than three days of me not knowing where I would live, she found the perfect place! read more

Home happy worked wonders for us finding our first home. Kristen and Angelique both went out of their way to help us with all of our searching and questioning about the nerve racking process of buying a home, and I know Elizabeth was working hard behind the scenes. We are very happy with the place we call home now and we couldn't have done it without the home happy group. We definitely will suggest Kristen and the home happy team to friends and family looking for homes in the area. read more

If I could give 100 stars, I would. I am not much of a 'yelper', but this business deserves a public shout out and so much more. First, let me say, when I approached the group at Home Happy, I was so distressed and frustrated, and I was spinning a tad. I was in the process of trying to rent out my condo. I simply didn't know what I was doing, and encountered a really challenging experience with the prior firm. I needed to course-correct, and quickly. I happened upon Home Happy via yelp, and reached out. Within 24 hours, Kristin (Co-Founder and Group Leader) contacted me on her way to the airport. She made time to speak to a person she never spoke to prior...during her travels! She had no idea if I would go with her firm, nor did I...but, she took the time to speak with me, share her team's process, answer my many questions, and so forth. I was so grateful. After concluding my call with Kristin, my calm meter started to find its balance again. And, within 30 minutes, I got an email from her superstar team member... Ann Rodgers. To say Ann is amazing would be an understatement. Within 6 days from my initial email, we met and signed a contract to work together. And, today (5 days later!), I rest easy knowing my condo is now in great hands with a superb renter that was vetted thoroughly via Ann and her team. The lease agreement is complete, and I have Ann to thank for her expertise, her calming presence, her incredible responsiveness, her flexible nature, and a clear passion for what she does. Dealing with property, whether renting, selling, or buying...it's all a very emotional process. Ann put me at ease, and I simply can't recall the last time I had a professional experience go as smoothly as this. I work in leadership development / organizational development. When folks are happy with their work, find meaning in their role, and work within a culture of positivity...the outcomes shine brightly (and consistently). The Home Happy Team doesn't 'just do a great job'....they are in a career they clearly love. When you have those ingredients, you can't go wrong. Don't walk..run to Home Happy! Ann and Kristin -- thank you from the bottom of my heart. Take care, Rosanne Nelson read more

Kristin Stone was incredibly helpful! She helped me find a wonderful home and then patiently answered all of my questions. As a first time home buyer, I had plenty! When I traveled out of the country during the process, Kristin kept up with the paperwork, coordinated the home inspection, and made sure I was able to particpate long distance! She is awesome and I highly recommend her! read more

We worked with Kristin after reading many positive reviews. She helped us sell my in-laws house (we are out-of-state) and she was helpful with suggestions to best fix and show their home as well as gave us helpful suggestions of local tradespeople when we needed it. She was responsive, kind and thorough. We lucked out when we found Kristin; We highly recommend her without reservation. She is a gem!! read more

Kristin and Home Happy Group are fantastic to work with and I wouldn't trust anyone else to help sell my home. I'd highly encourage other sellers to contact Kristin and her team if you want great service and results in the sale of your home. Kristin provided excellent advice concerning what should be done to prepare the home for sale, she communicated regularly and kept me informed about the preparation of the sale, marketing of the home, contract negotiations, progress on agreed upon home inspection fixes and settlement. She and her team are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and highly responsive. I will continue to use Kristin and Home Happy Group again and again. She's one of the best in this area. Thanks a million Kristin!!! Jeanne read more

My fiance and I just closed on our new house yesterday with Ann as our realtor. This was the first home purchase for both of us, and we were really nervous about how it would go. We knew we wanted a realtor we could trust to make sure we understood the process, explain things about the market and individual homes that we didn't know and might not have noticed ourselves, and be prompt and responsive. Ann went above and beyond to help put our minds at ease, and even in a very low-inventory market, we had what felt like an incredibly easy home-buying process! From our initial showings, through a multiple offer situation, to the home inspection and walk-through, and finally to closing day, Ann was by our side and kept the process moving quickly and seamlessly. She was always easy to reach via phone, text, or email. She recommended a local lender, inspector, and title company that we ended up using (and were great as well- definitely better and quicker-moving than who we would probably have chosen on our own). Ann's demeanor at all times was calm, confident, and friendly; she made what normally would be a very stressful and anxiety-inducing time very easy for us. With her help, we closed on the first house we made an offer on. I would definitely recommend her to friends in the area looking for a realtor. read more

The Home Happy Group is excellent! We worked specifically with Kristin and received amazing service. She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect house for us. We were limited on days in which we could house hunt (we were moving from out of town) and Kristin was kind enough to spend all three days that we were in town to show us homes. She then very effectively communicated with us as we traveled across the country and tried to complete all of the paperwork required so that we could close on the house upon our return to the DC area. Kristin is prompt in her responses, professional and personable. It is evident that she truly cares about her clients and wants to help find the best house for them. I would highly recommend Kristin and the Home Happy Group to anyone moving to the area. We could not have had better service or a more enjoyable experience. read more

We discovered Kristin and her team through Zillow and had an excellent experience working with her to find our home in the Northern Virginia area. Since it was our first time buying a house at a very young age, we needed a MAJOR help. Kristin set up an alert for us that provided very up to date, relevant information on available properties. When we arrived for our home search we had a list of targeted homes to visit: this saved us time and we were able to find our wonderful new home in Lorton within few days. Kristin's knowledge of the area made our house search fun and enjoyable! Also, her team's (Elizabeth & Ann) support during our home purchase and closing was very professional as well. I highly recommend working with Kristin to find and purchase your home in the Northern Virginia area!!! read more

Kristen is amazing! She's extremely knowledgeable about the area, understood my needs perfectly, and provided invaluable advice. I'm so glad I found the Happy Home Group :) read more

Kristin was recommended to me by a fellow military member and to say that she and her daughter Elizabeth go above and beyond for their clients would be an understatement. I was unfamiliar with the DC area, but after a short conversation with Kristin she found the perfect area for me - one that I had not even heard of before and thus would not have found on my own. Because I was planning on buying in the near future, she negotiated a nine month (instead of one year) lease and a lower rent so that I could save money for my later purchase. I loved the neighborhood so much that I decided to buy there. The first place Kristin showed me was perfect. There was another bidder and Kristin never pushed me to go over my pre-set budget. She was very honest about how high I should be willing to go and I got the place with only a minor increase. I only had a month left on my rental lease and Kristin was an absolute champ about keeping everyone moving forward so that I could move before my lease ran out. We closed within three weeks. Not only did Kristin and Elizabeth find the perfect home for me, they helped me meet people and even find a local theater company. I really can't say enough good things about these two! read more

This was my first home buying experience and being new to the real estate market and buying a home, it was a great experience. From day one, Kristin made it feel like a very easy process and helped me learn the whole way through. One thing that was always taken into consideration was what I wanted in the purchase and what I could afford. She would show me properties any day of the week at any time that it could be arranged and this really helped me since my military schedule is not very predictable. We looked at numerous houses and she always would give me and my girlfriend very professional advice and helped us find sometime that fit our budget and our wants. It is a tough market out there and having a very dedicated, professional and hard working realtor made my first home buying experience very good. And if I decided to buy a second home sometime down the road in this area, I will be sure to come back to Kristin Stone! read more

First time home buyer? 300 miles away from family? Unfamiliar with the area? Call Kristin Stone! My wife and I called Kristin after renting for about 8 months in Washington D.C. We knew we wanted to buy, but that is about where our list of certainties ended. We wanted a house with a fenced in yard in the suburbs, or maybe we would prefer our own part of the city- a condo right next to a metro station. For weeks we had been going back and forth on every decision we would have to make. When we sat down with Kristin for the first time we hadn't become any more sure of ourselves, but Kristin was able to listen to everything we said and make sense of it all somehow. She also made a point to get to know us as people to help guide us through which spaces would work best for us. As we searched for homes she helped us to imagine life in each place and took queues from our reactions. I would suggest Kristin to anyone buying a home, but specifically to those who are feeling unsure about buying in an unfamiliar area without trusted family and friends to guide them throughout the process. She is very knowledgeable about all aspects of her business, but above all she cares. read more

Kristin and her colleague Elizabeth are awesome. We are quite demanding and picky buyers but they are always very diligent and try their best to fulfill our touring requests even if it was a snowy cold winter night. Kristin has a lot of experience and knows the marker and process very well. My fiance and I went to grad school in finance and are very impressed by Kristin's perspective on a house's investment value and all the maths behind it. read more

Elizabeth is a fantastic agent and stands second to none. In an industry, rife with agents trying to make a quick dollar, Elizabeth truly cares about her clients and ensuring that they find the most suitable home. She provides insightful counsel, is extremely fast and diligent in her research, and is always thinking. Aside from her deep market knowledge, savvy, professionalism, and diligent work ethic, she possesses tremendous character. Her integrity, class, compassion, and kindness make her not only successful in what she does, but successful in who she is. She is a gem of a person, and a giant of a professional. Although my engagement with Kristin, was limited, she is also experienced, wise, and wonderful to work with. They are a stellar team with high ethics and excellent competence. You can rest assured that if you work with them, your expectations will be exceeded and you will find your dream home! read more

The Home Happy Group made our entire process of finding our home seamless. Kristin asked all the right questions to ensure she knew exactly what we were looking for and used that knowledge to make sure we found the right place. Her and her team were patient, understanding, and always available. As first time home buyers, the buying process can be daunting. We knew right away Kristin was genuine and truly cared about us and our home buying experience. She always made time for us and we never felt pressured to make a decision. The Home Happy Group is outstanding at what they do and we are so glad that we met! Thank you for everything! read more

100% I highly recommend Kristin Stone. As a first time home buyer, it could have been a scary experience but Kristin made it so easy. I was picky and took a long time to decide on a home yet she was always patient with me. I felt so comfortable working with her, she is extremely knowledgeable and guided me throughout the entire home buying process with ease. From the very first home I saw with her to my closing and then after, I always felt Kristin was sincere, honest and overall an exceptional agent. Without doubt, I would recommend her to anyone I know and will definitely work with her in the future!! read more

Kristin has been very helpful to my wife and me (first-time homebuyers) as we have begun looking for homes. She is very knowledgeable and excellent at coaching us through all the questions to consider. She has been very prompt and professional, and we are looking forward to working with her and her team. read more

I can't say enough good things about Kristin and her team. She's down-to-earth, very approachable and extremely knowledgeable about the market. She knew exactly what improvements we should make and better yet, helped us estimate their cost to meet our budget. She is dynamic, energetic and unbelievably responsive. Her team member Ann staged the house beautifully. Net result: we listed and sold our house expeditiously. I have already recommended Kristin to other friends. Go with Kristin and her team. You will be happy you did! read more

Kristin helped me purchase my first ever home. As I am not from this area, Kristin's knowledge of Northern Virginia was very useful and informative. As far as the homes that we looked at, Kristin was able to point out things that I failed to notice, both good and bad. At the end of the process, I was able to get a home that I wanted, in a location I liked, for what was a good price. I would recommend Kristin to anyone looking to purchase a home in the area. read more

I used Kristin Stone and Home Happy Group last year when helping my Mom sell her home of 40 years in Alexandria. The experience was very positive. My Mom is older so I was helping a lot from out of town. On the first interview I knew she was who we'd want to use: smart, knowledgable, helpful, and respectful. She provided great advice on what to update and what to leave alone; contractors to use for changes we made; and how to stage effectively. She knew the market and helped us price competitively but realistically, and the result was we had five bids and signed a contract in just five days. The house was in great shape and in a great neighborhood, but in this market we also needed savvy guidance - which Kristin provided. I'd definitely recommend her and her team. read more

Kristin and Elizabeth Stone are quite the example of excellent customer service with a highly personable approach. I also work in a demanding client service capacity and know the challenges that come with it - these professional women navigate it like none other. I had looked at condos, town houses and row homes for months in both VA and DC with the assistance of Elizabeth and Kristen. Due to a demanding work travel schedule and no help with this crazy market, the process went on for months. I was continually amazed at Kristin and Elizabeth's efforts to check in with me, answer complex questions, and offer up advice on various communities. My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of attending a beautiful happy hour they put on for their current and former clients (they covered food AND drinks), and also got to participate in one of the charitable initiatives they passionately work with - their generosity is apparent in numerous ways. I have recommended the Happy Home Group and will continue to do so. Thank you Elizabeth and Kristin. read more