Jeff helped us buy our new home and sell our former home in Alexandria. He is an honest, patient,…read morecommunicative realtor who has great follow through. His expertise is much appreciated and it made the process so much easier!

We had a wonderful experience working with Jeff Jacobs. This is actually the second home we've…read morepurchased with Jeff, and once again he was fantastic throughout the entire process. He really listens to what we're looking for and takes the time to help find homes that truly match our needs and preferences. Jeff was incredibly attentive, responsive, and helpful every step of the way. Buying a home can be stressful, but his guidance and communication made the process feel smooth and manageable. We're so grateful for his support and would highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Matt helped us purchase our first home! Anyone who's been a first-time home buyer knows how…read morenerve-wracking the process can be. But Matt was patient, thoughtful, and extremely kind through it all. He has great instincts, and is extremely knowledgeable about the market. We had a short timeline to work with but it certainly didn't deter Matt from helping us sort through inventory, tour homes, and finally - close! I'm so glad we met Matt and chose to work with him. I would 100% recommend buyers or sellers to go with him - truly the best!

Matt helped me purchase my first condo here in the U Street corridor. I honestly thought I would be…read morepurchasing a little farther north considering how pricey these areas are and how odd inventory was - just not finding the right match. He promised to find me the right place, and he delivered. Matt really put in the work to find me something that was pre-market listing. This made the experience less stressful. One thing I must note is that he will step up to bat for you whenever. I had two issues with my lender regarding timing. On both occasions Matt called on my behalf and nailed it; I didn't have to worry. Loved it. I recommend Matt if you're looking for a responsive, knowledgeable and good negotiating agent. Thanks Matt!

When we were ready to sell our house, we offered the listing to Mark, and had a disappointing…read moreexperience. We had worked with his firm to buy the house and, in retrospect, I think we gave the benefit of the doubt a little too much the first time around. Both times, he was not straightforward with us about pretty fundamental stuff that we'd tried to establish from the beginning. He was also not especially positive to work with, and none of the contractors he recommended were positive either. On the selling end, what we were looking for was a realtor to work with us as teammates in selling our house, allowing us a little bit of input into how the house would be made over for the sale. We were selling a vintage colonial house in MD, so it made sense for it to be presented just a hair differently than a modern high-rise condo in downtown DC, for example. Of the realtors we interviewed, Mark had the most disagreements with us about how to make over the house, but we thought he would be the most straightforward person to work with. So before offering him the listing, we asked how differences of opinion would be settled, and he said he'd ultimately defer to us. After six weeks of waiting on his primary stager, Mark finally brought over another one, Bona Gjoni (who has iffy reviews on Yelp). We wanted to be open-minded, and we agreed to at least 80% of what she said. However, she was very hard to work with; she was cold, rarely spoke to us (she mainly just addressed Mark), and she frankly seemed put off that we were there at all. (Mark later explained that they usually just stage vacant homes.) We suggested that if she told us how strongly she felt about her suggestions on a scale of 1-10, we could use that to inform our decision -- but she rejected this idea out of hand and said she's "a 10 on everything." She wanted us to paint our kitchen a specific shade of light brown (!) because "all [her] clients do that". (Shouldn't design be tailored to the property, not the same for all?) Oddly enough, what was a dealbreaker for Mark was when we disagreed with Bona's directive to paint our whole fireplace a glossy jet black. This seemed way out of character for our parkside country-mouse colonial, and we emailed Mark to ask if we could take a breath before deciding whether to proceed with Bona -- while emphasizing how important it was to us to make sure *he* was comfortable with all the choices made. He said we should leave all these decisions to the professionals, and wrote a long message about how experienced he was. When we said we get it, we just want to be *a* part of the team to some extent, he abruptly emailed us to bow out of the listing because of the fact that we "have your own ideas of how you want to present and market your home." This was a real curveball a month and a half into working with him. We didn't have any particularly zany ideas for our house -- it seemed like the problem was that we wanted any input whatsoever. Then I realized that all 3 of the references I'd called from his recent sales were seniors who had already moved into assisted living and had him handle 100% of the preparation process -- maybe that is his jam. So it seems like Mark prefers to only work with sellers who do not want any input at all; that's fine if that's his choice -- the frustrating thing was that he was not straightforward with us from the beginning, even though we tried to be very straightforward with him. We had shared all our opinions/preferences on the house during the interview stage, so none of it was a surprise. We had even directly asked about how he'd handle differences of opinion. If he had been honest from the beginning about his "my way or the highway" approach, it would have saved us all a lot of wasted time. In the end, the realtor we ended up selling our house with was outstanding: very kind, smart, and straightforward; his stager and most other contractors were excellent (super nice, very responsive, and did quality work); and we were thrilled with the results. So all's well that ends well, but much like in our buying experience, Mark did a bait-and-switch. We told him exactly what we were looking for, he accepted enthusiastically, and then he changed things up on us later in a non-straightforward way. Our hope is that an honest review can be helpful to others trying to choose a realtor that will suit their needs.

Mark Meyerdirk is a rock star, plain and simple. Super organized, on the ball, and extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the DC market. We saw a listing in pre-sale and loved it. Mark went to bat for us and within an hour he'd sent us spreadsheets of comparable homes, pricing trends, and his impressions on what we should offer. He also advised us to write a personal letter to the seller. He surmised correctly from the condition of the house that the owners would likely prefer an early offer so they don't have a parade of people coming in and out of their lovely home. He was so right! The offer price he suggested was higher than the asking but not astronomically high. After reviewing all the data he shared, we followed his advice for the offer price and also spent some time writing a personal letter to the seller. It worked! Even though the sellers had another pre-offer, they accepted ours. Mark was not done. Since we were first time home buyers, Mark walked us through all the steps to closing. He communicated by email and text and answered questions at all times of the day and night, be it 7AM or 11PM. His working style fits right in with the typical DC type-A crowd, who (like me) want things done yesterday. Finally, we closed and then went out for drinks with Mark. He even bought us a surprise house warming gift that was incredibly thoughtful and personal. Mark is such a personable and likable guy. He'll adapt to your working style and roll with the punches. His communication style is straightforward and (thankfully) completely lacking the typical real-estate patronizing tone. I cannot recommend him enough for the DC market! Apart from being our agent, he is now our friend and we look forward to that friendship. Kudos to Mark. Even my angry cat is happy!

Short version: Alan and his team are pure professionals and…read moresold my house for full asking price within 13 days of listing! Long version: Selling a house isn't easy. It can be stressful and time consuming. You can multiply that by about a thousand when you're in the military. Thankfully Alan and his team are experts! They took the stress and lengthy times away. I was referred to Alan by a coworker of mine when I first received orders to change duty locations. Alan and Manuel immediately made time for me. They sat down at my house, worked a timeline, conducted a walk through, and generated a detailed list for what I should do to maximize my asking price. They then set a date to stage my home. They brought their own beautiful furniture to my home and arranged it flawlessly. If I'd have known about them when I bought the house I would have paid for their interior design skills alone! Mind you, this is all free of charge. Next came the open house viewings. They spread the word via multiple home websites and created beautiful flyers for distribution. I was extremely impressed, and even kept a few for keepsakes. Their rapport and professionalism with other realtors is obvious, further enabling my quick sale. Alan and Manuel were able to bring in multiple offers on the home quickly. And I was able to accept an offer for my full asking price on the 13th day. To say ADMC is incredible would be an understatement. I'm extremely happy I was able to conduct business with them, and even happier I gained new friends! When I move back to the area I will definitely be utilizing ADMC again!

My husband and I bought our first home with ADMC. Alan Dalton was recommended to us by friends who…read morehad worked with him twice before and raved about him, and we're happy to say we now also rave about him. Alan drove out of his way to Anne Arundel County to meet with us on a weekend just to talk about what we were looking for, how much we had to spend, etc. He suggested properties to us and arranged multiple outings to see homes he had found or we had found that we wanted to see. All told, Alan took us to almost 30 properties and was always happy to see more. He even suggested we go back to some of the properties for a second visit. We never felt rushed on any of our trips to see houses, and he made great observations that we never would have noticed on our own as first-time buyers (e.g. that the windows in a house were new). Alan replied to all of our emails and calls almost immediately. Alan also put us in touch with a lender who turned out to be fantastic. That's for another review, but given how clueless we were about mortgages, etc., it was great that Alan could refer us to someone he trusted to help us with the process. Once we found a house we loved, Alan was there for us through the whole process of making an offer, negotiating, and closing. He talked us through all the paperwork, attended the home inspection with us, stopped by the house for a pre-settlement walk-through, and made sure we fully understood the entire process. He really made us feel comfortable with the decisions that we were making and he allowed us to be confident in our choices. Even after we had closed on the house, Alan continued to answer all of our emails, to check in to see how things were going, and to follow-up on some remaining issues with the seller's agent. Having a knowledgeable agent is very important, especially for first-time home-buyers, but Alan went above and beyond. He was pleasant to be around (which was good since seeing 30 houses takes a long time!) and always professional. In short, we could not recommend ADMC, and especially Alan, more.

I used Kevin to buy our first single family home (I had purchased a condo in the past). I was very…read moreparticular about where I wanted to buy, which made the process that much harder. Kevin was very patient with me and took the time to walk through each (of the many) houses we looked at. He pointed out a lot of problem areas and things for me to be aware of as we walked through each home. I had used a different realtor in the past who would make any home seem like a prize. He is honest to the point where he will lose a sale, which you don't find in an industry where people make their money on commissions. He took the time to give prompt but also thoughtful and researched answers to any questions I had, and when he was busy and unable to give a full response he let me know when he would get back to me- and always did as he said. Anyone who has purchased real estate before knows its hard to trust anyone since the entire industry is based on commission. He doesn't make you feel like another ticket to cash in on. He will fight for what you want, and never make you feel like you don't have an out if you are unsure. Very rare.

Our best decision to sell our house was choosing Susan and Dave Savercool. Several neighbors…read morerecommended their firm. Dave's professionalism showed in every interaction. He knew our market well, made solid suggestions before we listed the house, and brought in an EXCELLENT photographer who specializes in real estate photography. We could not believe how inviting his pictures made our house look. We tried out the websites of the three realtors we were interviewing, and the Savercool website was by far the best. In today's market, having someone with computer savvy and marketing differentiators can be the key to a quick sale for maximum dollars. We had good traffic at the open house, and were under contract within one week. Dave then managed the process of getting us to closing artfully, as there were some normal bumps along the way. His cool demeanor and clear explanations of our options made the sale as easy as possible. We had considered listing the property myself, but are glad we went with a true professional. It was a smart investment on our part. We can without any reservations recommend Susan and Dave Savercool for your real estate transactions. We would hire them again in a heartbeat.

If you're ever in need of buying or selling a home, then Jeff is the perfect agent for you!…read more As a first-time homebuyer, I had very limited knowledge and a MILLION questions. Jeff made sure that I was well-informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. From start to finish, Jeff was always readily available and communicative about what to expect and how to prepare for it. He is an agent that knows how to move quickly AND strategically - two factors that are so critical to succeeding in a competitive market. He prepared a winning offer that allowed me to secure the home of my dreams! Jeff's honesty and integrity also make him a standout from other agents in the area. As you work with Jeff, you will get a true sense of his passion and dedication. He is a full-time agent that goes above and beyond for his clients. He is a trustworthy professional that you won't find anywhere else! I am so thrilled to call myself a homeowner and it's all thanks to Jeff! I strongly recommend him for all of your home-buying, selling, and renting needs!

As a first time home buyer, I had no idea what I was doing and what to expect, but Jeff was able to…read moreeasily explain what my next steps were and answered all the questions I had so quickly! He was so great to work with and was also so accomodating to my schedule. On top of that, he is quick and found many houses/townhouses for me to look at in 48 hours that met all of my requirements. I definitely recommend working with Jeff if you are in the market to buy/sell a home.

Let me start off by saying that there is no way we would've gotten our dream home if it wasn't for…read moreDave. Flash back a few months, I met Dave at an open house and instantly thought he was awesome. I was working with another realtor at the time and was having no success in the crazy Arlington house market. My boyfriend and I made the difficult and very worth it decision to thank our former realtor for her time and start working with Dave. As soon as we made that decision everything changed. Our first meeting with him was so professional, but still a lot of fun. He asked us a ton of questions about our lifestyle, budget, what we like/don't like etc. He set us up with a search and we went on our way. Just two weeks later a townhome came on the market in Ballston and we were hooked. Dave toured it with us, was super honest about the pros and cons, and let us think on it for a day. This is my first home so I was nervous to write an offer, but I felt super comfortable with Dave's guidance. We made the offer and unfortunately didn't get the place, I was crushed. Thankfully, this is where Dave's network and persistence came into play. He knew the listing agent and stayed in constant contact with her to ensure we were the first ones considered should the buyers back out. Lo and behold, they did, and he quickly turned around a backup offer. They accepted!!! I was ecstatic! I thought Dave was the best at this point, and somehow he got better. His recommendations for lenders were incredible and I got a rate that no one could believe, and the title company he works with made everything seamless. We had a quick close because of the crazy process we went through, but Dave and our title company did everything to ensure we were well taken care of. We closed last week and I can honestly say none of this wouldn't happened without Dave. He's the best realtor, and now someone I call a friend. I can't recommend him enough!

I have known Dave and his team for over 10 years. He helped me purchase and sell my first property…read moreand more recently, helped my fiancé and I relocate back to the DC area. Dave is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and more importantly is always responsive to calls and emails. He was willing to do virtual or in person showings at all hours of the day, oftentimes with very little advance notice. We appreciated his guidance throughout the process and he always made us feel like a priority. Would definitely recommend Dave and his team.

It's been over a month since Justin and I bought our first place and I can't believe I haven't…read moregiven full props to Greg, Christina, and even Mina--the whole Tindale Team. Here's my moment to give credit where credit is due! Last summer, we were looking for a new realtor and Justin did a Yelp search for realtors and came across the Tindale Team of Hounshell Realty. We met up with Greg and Christina the next day, and we were able to find many common connections (both Justin and Greg played rugby; Greg, Christina and I all went to the University of Maryland--Go Terps!). Both Greg and Christina had that ability of making you feel comfortable at a very stressful, yet exciting time. The following weekend Christina and Mina took us out to check out some homes. Christina asked us what Starbucks beverages we liked, and when we met up at the first location there were two iced café Americanos waiting for us in the back seat. How thoughtful! As they took us place-to-place, Christina gave us her honest opinions on each place we toured. She pointed out smells and potential problems that we should know about. We appreciated her honesty. As a matter of fact, it was on that very weekend we found our home. She thought our house had good bones and a lot of potential...and we couldn't have agreed with her more! Shortly thereafter, Greg started discussing the offer price with us. We knew the house was way overpriced, but we didn't know what to offer. This is the part where Greg's business savvy, and knowledge of the real estate market really shined through. Now, I don't know what the "standard" is in initial offers, but the offer price Greg suggested was very aggressive. Justin and I were more than satisfied with that number, but we weren't sure what the sellers would think. After Greg pointed out the length of time that the house had been on the market, its current condition, and the comparables, I realized that his suggestion was more than justified. After Greg communicated these points to the sellers, they counter-offered with a price only slightly above what he suggested. We gladly took it, also using the extra money we saved to renovate the kitchen. We wouldn't have had that extra money if it weren't for Greg's negotiation skills! The home buying process was very stressful for us, and it helped that we were able to vent our frustrations to Greg and Christina, and get some reassurance that everything will work out. Their positivity really helped us through the process, especially when our house hunt didn't look so good prior to meeting them. Greg and Christina were very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, issues, and worries. That put us at ease because we knew we had someone there watching out after us, as well as a resource we could turn to. If you're looking for a realtor, I highly recommend them!

Greg Tindale is an excellent Realtor. Greg is a savvy professional, who is both a shrewd negotiator…read moreas well as an expert on the DC area real estate market. I closed on my first home today, and am proud to report Greg was a true asset to the buying process. I was very appreciative that Greg's pre work led to virtually every home I visited being pretty close to what I was looking for. The last thing you want when buying a property is having your time wasted looking at places that barely (or do not at all) fit your search parameters. Greg's selection of homes to look at all fit my price range, location, and wants. In the end I found an awesome place, and the search process was as painless as can be. Greg was also very knowledgeable about the local market when it came time to prepare an offer. We looked very closely at some comps and ultimately reached a very aggressive and fair price for my first home. It is helpful to work with someone who is truly an expert on the local market. I also appreciated that Greg checks in on every step of the process, including a few weeks after we had a contract, but had yet to go to settlement. Greg has a website specifically geared toward first time home buyers which is a helpful link if you are looking to begin the home buying process. It is www.myfirsthomedc.com I recommend Greg without reservation to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, ultra-professional, and fun real estate agent.