I was living in Hawaii and determined to buy a condo in DC in the spring market. I reached out to Bridget Hodge to help me find my dream condo. Immediately, Bridget was easy to talk with and set me up with all the right alerts, and educated me on the competitive DC real estate market. She also connected me with a reputable mortgage broker to assure smooth sailing when I did identify a property I wanted. She was responsive, knowledgeable, tenacious, patient, understanding and always answered my relentless questions with the cheeriest of attitude. I cannot rave enough about or Bridget's professionalism, skills, talents, attitude, and customer service. Even from 6 time zones away and when she never even met me!! She was always lightning quick to respond even thought it was really late DC time. She had infinite patience in explaining to me the hard realities of the DC housing market in springtime. I flew in from Hawaii for ONE DAY to see the units I was interested in and Bridget miraculously arranged for us to see 12 properties in 8 hours from Capitol Hill, Adams Morgan, and Shaw and get us to the airport 8 hours later. She had to be meticulously organized for us to make the most of the one day one the ground. I was already in love with Bridget's customer service from afar but I was overwhelmed with respect and appreciation when she organized a very strategic, productive, and fruitful day that allowed me to see EVERYTHING I wanted. I saw a property I liked and then Bridget was a tireless advocate in negotiating with the seller, finding an inspector and even escorting him into my property while I was still in Hawaii. When we had a problem with the property at the last minute, Bridget defended my interests and made sure I got what I was due. Bridget looks out for her clients and treats them like they and their property search is the most important thing in the world. Thanks to Bridget I saw the property on March 17th and closed on April 30th even-though I was constantly dropping the ball on my end... she kept me on track to ensure our success. I got a property I love in the area I was seeking for a crazy deal. She took care of EVERYTHING. It was BY FAR the best house buying experience I've ever had. I can't say enough about Bridget... I will DEFINITELY use her to buy or sell again. I know she is at the top of her game, knows everything, gives honest, unbiased advice, is patient and understanding and on top of all that, she is a great, fun, and wonderful person. read more

Three months into owning my first home and I'm still so thankful for having had the opportunity to work with Alli. She was understanding, knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough in her work. Initially, I had planned to start my search in the fall, but ended up holding off until the following spring due to my lease situation at the time. When I told her about wanting to delay my search, she was supportive of my decision and emphasized that she wanted me to do whatever would make me feel most comfortable. Upon reconnecting the following spring, we devised a plan for how and when we could officially begin the search process. She gave me great guidance on how I could help craft a strong offer for a very competitive spring market. Once the actual search began, she regularly sent me listings that matched my priority criteria regarding location, price, amenities, and maximum HOA fees. She did such a great job finding potential properties and coordinating with the other agents that we were able to schedule four showings my first time out. The fourth property we saw was the one we later submitted an offer for. However, knowing it was my first time out, she encouraged me to visit the property one more time at its open house that coming the weekend so I could be sure I was still interested before deciding whether to submit an offer. Immediately after having seen the property the first time, Alli had sent me the building's bylaws to review and answered all my questions about the differences between condos and co-ops to help me make the most informed decision possible. Following the open house, I was sure I wanted to go through with submitting an offer and Alli promptly put together a strong offer that was accepted the next day. From the time the offer was accepted through closing, Alli was easy to reach whenever I asked her for clarification about any of the documents or processes that I needed to complete. The whole process was surprisingly seamless and, even following the settlement, she has been so easy to reach and enjoyable to work with. I've already passed her contact information on to one friend and would do so again in a heartbeat. Whether you're looking for your first home or have purchased before, Alli and the Wethman Group have been such a pleasure to work with and have helped me to feel confident in my purchase. I would highly recommend them to family and friends. read more

I met Katie Wethman through a First-Time Home Buyer's Webinar in mid-November, 2021. At the time, I knew nothing about home-buying or how to even begin the process of financing and searching for homes. The webinar was meant to be purely informational to get me started thinking about home buying. The information Katie provided during the webinar was extremely clear, useful and really helped ease the stress I was feeling about the financing and shopping processes. After the webinar, I considered other realtors in my area but ultimately contacted The Wethman Group because of their excellent, easy to understand webinar presentation. Katie Wethman presented herself as a very knowledgeable, reliable, accessible, and trustworthy realtor who would help me find a place that was right for me. Soon after, I met Visal Duong and, with Katie, they were a fantastic team to work with. Visal immediately started scheduling in-person visits for me to start looking at properties and walked me through each one. She identified a large number of options at first and then quickly helped me to narrow my choices based on her keen reading of my likes and dislikes. Visal was great in understanding my needs and must-haves and helped match me to places where I could see myself living. Additionally, Visal was very charming and responsive when I had questions or updates for her and she was great about following up with me throughout the process, even after I went to close on the condo I bought. After only three days of visiting condos that fit my needs and preferences, Visal brought me to a condo that had just been listed but not yet open to the public. It was a perfect match for me. She recommended that I act fast and place a bid. Based on Visal's experience and advice, my bid was accepted and three weeks later I became a first-time homeowner! I really appreciate all that Visal Duong did to make the home buying process fast, easy, and painless. I couldn't have done it without Katie and Visal and I am very grateful that our paths crossed. Would recommend The Wethman Group 11/10! read more

When my wife and I made the decision to buy our first home, we honestly had no idea what we were doing. There was so much information available about what one should do, not to mention so many different properties, that from the get-go it was beyond daunting. The one thing we knew we needed was the right agent. Someone to be in our corner no matter what our preferences were at any given time and who knew when to be supportive of our craziness and honest and forthcoming about our own shortcomings in this process. Someone who could match our busy schedules and be available whenever we needed them and who would always have our best interests in mind. Finally, we were looking for someone who would go the extra mile so we didn't have to in this stressful process. If you are looking for the right agent, please look no further than Alli Collier. She is truly one of a kind, and we could not have been any luckier to have ended up with her on our time. She made the process incredibly easy from day 1 and always somehow moved both slowly enough for us to feel a true part of the process but never slow enough that we missed out on seeing every potential choice. She also came up with very insightful ideas out of the jumbled mess of ideas we had first put together. Without her guidance, we still would have no clearer idea of our first home than we had when we started. Once we found our dream home, it became readily apparent that almost as important as finding the right agent is finding a winning agent. Someone who knows exactly what is needed to put in the winning bid. Throughout our search, Alli perfectly explained what would need to be in the offer in order to come out ahead and she always turned out to be right. In our current home, we followed her playbook 100% and it was the difference between winning and losing. We give our absolute highest recommendation for Alli and if you are so lucky enough to work with her, you have truly made the right and winning decision. read more

Katie Wethman and her real estate group were absolutely wonderful throughout the entire home buying process. Katie's credentials are impressive on their own and make her stand out among agents: CPA, MBA from UVA's Darden School of Business and an impressive career before real estate. Given her background, she has an incredible grasp on the market, economy, and the financing side of home buying. But what impressed me most was the rational and level-headed approach she took to helping me buy a home. I purchased a house during the Spring in the hyper competitive Del Ray/Potomac Yard market--an area in which it's so easy to get swept away in bidding wars, paying way more than a house is worth just to "win it." Katie was a great resource to bring me back down to earth and make sure I didn't overpay for a home, even though that meant sacrificing a sale and its commission. It was that sense of integrity and putting my best interests first that made me completely trust her judgment and guidance. She's also incredibly knowledgable, super responsive (I got responses to all my emails, text, calls within 20 mins--and there were a lot!) and moves quickly. I was a first-time homebuyer and knew very little about the process (there are closing costs? what?), but after working with her, I find myself educating friends of mine who are thinking of buying because she did such a great job of answering my questions and patiently guiding me through every step. The Wethman group is also very well-connected; they provided me with an incredible network of resources throughout the process, including the home inspectors, lenders and home insurance brokers. For me they were a one-stop shop and I completely trusted each recommendation--and had a perfect experience with all parties involved. Three of my friends have also purchased homes with Katie, and they've all had wonderful, seamless, incredible experiences. If you're looking for a great team, don't hesitate to give Katie a call! read more

Katie Wethman helped us through the biggest financial decision of our life in January. We were living overseas when I found a house she was selling. Unfortunately that house had already sold but she directed me to one that was similar. She didn't add me to her distribution list or send me stock emails like other realtors had, she sent me very specific helpful information. We worked together to find the house we purchased a few weeks later. We went into the purchase without seeing the house. Katie showed the house to our friend and then did the walk through with the inspector since we couldn't be there. Once everything was final my husband flew out for the signing, which Katie worked perfectly around his work schedule. Katie impressed us over and over with her knowledge, tips, and the care she took to the details before and after signing. She followed up with us on many specific things to be sure we didn't miss a thing. She personally answered all emails within an hour or two with lots of details and even follow up questions if needed. After the sale we have been impressed and grateful for Katie's commitment to us with recommendations, tips, reminders about taxes, and invites to special promotions and gatherings for her customers. I finally saw the house at the beginning of September and I could not be happier with the house and with all Katie did for us. We are in the middle of a remodel and she continues to help by answering questions and giving recommendations for contractors. She even offered to connect us with her friend who was doing the same remodel work to a similar home, which has proved invaluable. All in all we could not be happier with Katie and her group. Our family is so grateful for a perfect home for us and have been reassured that we not only have a great home but also a solid investment for our future. Thank you, Katie, for helping to make this happen so easily. read more

Katie Wethman --- Our Number One Realtor My family would highly recommend Katie Wethman and her associates at the Wethman Group at Keller Williams Realty for all home purchases. Our journey began in Long Island, New York, to Burke, Virginia, during the winter of 2016. Our children were permanent residents in Virginia, and we wanted to begin our retirement with them. Katie had the very difficult task of helping us find a home 300 miles away from Virginia. Through her knowledge and expertise we were able to narrow down the area we liked. At every occasion that we travelled to Virginia during holiday weekends and visits, Katie accommodated us with house appointments, even with our limited time schedule. We had made three bids on houses that we were interested in, and Katie directed us with every step of the paperwork and negotiations. Katie remained professional, efficient and focused with every detail of the housing process. As a result of Katie's outstanding efforts, we were able to purchase our lovely home here in Burke, Virginia, in September of 2017. Katie's guidance has not ceased with the purchase of our home. To this day, she assisted us with the movers, painters, and contractors that she has researched and used with other clients. Every one of her recommendations that we have utilized have been excellent! Katie's realty group also has many complimentary services for her home buyers. She constantly sends us mailings with suggestions to aid us with our new life in Virginia. My family is so very grateful to Katie Wethman and her team for the smooth transition to Virginia. She is the master of the real estate business! Sincerely, Treanor Family read more

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Alli Collier of the Wethman Group to purchase a two bedroom condo in Washington DC with my partner. Alli was a tireless advocate for us in our search and I cannot feel lucky enough to have had her counsel through this process. This was the second time for me to work with a realtor in purchasing a home, and Alli exuded attention to detail and care for us and our needs that is unparalleled. This care has further extended beyond our home purchase to ensure that we are happy and have what we need to thrive in our new home. For example, a few weeks after we purchased, a unit above ours had a major leak. Alli came to bat for us in meeting contractors when we couldn't and helping to navigate the condo board and get our unit back in livable condition. This instance illustrates how Alli supported us throughout the home purchase. Alli's firm, the Wethman Group, is similar in that it offers unparalleled perks for its clients. There is a truck that you are granted access to when you need to move, there is equipment that you use in your daily life like steam cleaners or party catering equipment that you can use as needed and more. The group was also very organized in the purchase and provided useful pushes of information at key moments to help remind you of the many steps you have to go through in purchasing a home and to be prepared. I can not recommend Alli and Wethman enough! read more

We just bought a house in Alexandria, VA. My wife's job responsibilities required us to move from West Palm Beach, FL to the DC Metro Area. Initially we were assigned a relocation specialist realtor at another agency as we did not know any agents or brokers in the area. What we got an old school "here are some listings, go find yourself a house" type of approach. A friend recommended the Wethman Group and the experience was amazing. Katie called me back within 15 mins of my phone call to set up a time to discuss in detail. She brought in Nikolai Goranov, who became our main point of contact. Right from the start we knew that Nikolai and Katie were professionals. Nikolai came up with a map of all properties within easy commute to my wife's work, with our specs and according to school ranking. Since we were in Florida, he took videos of the properties we considered. We put on a bid on our current house without having step foot in it all because he did all the heavy lifting. He is a skilled but reasonable negotiator and knows the value of real estate in the area. We are extremely happy to have met both Nikolai and Katie and we would recommend their service to anyone. read more

We recently used the Wethman Group and, specifically, Alli Collier to purchase a home. Alli was nothing short of superb. She helped us navigate the daunting process of finding and buying a home in a way that made us feel completely comfortable with each step of the process. During tours she was well-prepared and quick to point out things in each home that we never would have identified or considered. She was seamless and responsive in her communication. When it came time to write offers, Alli was thorough, detail-oriented, and prompt - she made sure we had every opportunity to submit a successful offer in a timely manner. Alli also did a stellar job navigating tricky situations and conversations with realtors and sellers alike. Most of all, Alli did a magnificent job drawing from her experience and combining it with her superior industry and general business acumen - she offered excellent advice at all stages of the process. I can't emphasize enough how at-ease we felt due to Alli's excellent work. You're lucky to have the opportunity to consider her! read more

I worked with Alli Collier from the Wethman Group to buy my first home. Prior to starting the home search, I participated in Katie Wethman's new home buyer webinar which answered a lot of the questions I had and prepared me to buy in such a hot market. Alli listened to my budget, location preferences, and other desires and sent me almost daily updates with new home listings that met my criteria. She scheduled viewings around my work schedule and kept me informed of homes that were likely to go under contract in the next 24 hours I could prioritize seeing those. When I found the home I wanted to buy, the offer was written up that night and accepted the next day (even with other offers). The whole process went smoothly and I always felt prepared for what came next which was important to me as a first time home buyer. Alli and Katie's recommendations were incredibly valuable and made the process a lot easier! I would highly recommend Alli and the Wethman group for buying a home. read more

We worked with the Wethman Group this past summer to purchase our first home. Alli was absolutely wonderful. She was very responsive and knowledgable - we felt supported and informed every single step of the way. She helped us narrow down between what we thought we were looking for and what we were actually looking for. She showed us so many homes and when we were finally ready to place that (winning!) bid, she had great recommendations within our comfort level. We were able to snag our move in ready dream home! She checked in with us sometimes multiple times a day as we went through the buying process and got us to the table feeling relaxed and excited to get our keys! The entire Wethman team was communicating with us as well on various items - and there are amazing perks no matter who you choose! We are so thankful that our first time buying was with Alli and the Wethman Group! read more

I can't recommend the Wethman Group highly enough! From the first meeting to the day I moved into my new home, they made the process as seamless as possible. My agent, Alli took plenty of time to understand exactly what I was looking for, and to help me get a feel for what was available in several different areas. I took her first recommendations for mortgage lender, settlement company and home inspection and had zero problems with any step in the process. After a couple of trips to look at several properties, Alli called me one day with a suggestion for place that struck a nearly perfect balance between what I wanted, my budget and location. I made an offer that day and a month later I was moving in. There were nice perks included with the Wethman Group as well including a moving truck, and several thoughtful touches to make the moving day feel special! read more

The professionals at the Wethman Group led by Katie Wethman are excellent at educating their clients and at what I would call professional patience. What differentiated Katie over other agents was her desire to educate me on the home search and purchase process and help me feel comfortable with the major financial decision I was undertaking. Unlike other agents she treated me as a partner in the search for the right property. As an architect I had a unique design style in mind and she joined me on a discovery process to many homes, many areas and neighborhoods that were very unique and certainly not the best solution for my situation. Katie took each step with me as a learning endeavor to what I was looking for in a home. She was calm, guiding and patient which eventually led me to the home that I purchased. read more

We first met with Alli to review the home buying process last winter and from the start we knew she was a great fit for us! As first time home buyers we wanted to familiarize ourselves more with the process before diving in. Her overview and tips during that meeting were a tremendous help and really gave us a knowledge base of the process. When it came time to start searching for homes, Alli was dedicated and very responsive in scheduling showings and answering questions that came up along the way. While putting in an offer in this market was stressful, Alli really put our minds at ease by making her own recommendations based on her experiences while also respecting our comfort level. Whether you're buying your first or your fifth home, we highly recommend Alli to be your realtor! read more

We absolutely loved working with Alli Collier and are so appreciative of the guidance that she provided us throughout the home buying process. We were first time home buyers, and Alli made our experience as smooth as possible. She is incredibly responsive and always made time for us, and she made understanding our goals and wants her top priority. She also really knows the market and crafted offer strategies that made us as competitive as we could be within our comfort level. She was incredibly patient with our many questions and always advocated for us. We also really appreciate how she has continued to serve as a resource for us even after our closing. We would recommend Alli to anyone looking for a realtor! read more

Working with Nikolai and the Wethman Group was the single non-stressful thing about our entire moving process! Nikolai is absolutely exceptional - thoughtful, considerate, patient, and not pushy at all. We trusted him completely and the process of working with him was seamless. In every aspect, he went above and beyond to help us with our house search, locate a great bank, work through logistics, and answer any and every question we had about the entire first-time buying process. Even if the question was beyond his scope (what type of loan to get, how to make repairs etc.) he went out of his way to find out the answers for us. We intend to recommend the Wethman Group to absolutely everyone we know. read more

We worked with Alli and Bridget to buy a new home and sell our condo, and they were great to work with! They did a great job laying out all the options we had when it came to selling our condo (how to declutter the walls and floors, options for staging if we wanted it) and advising us when it was time to consider offers. Alli was our point person to buy our new home, and she was always responsive. We had our first offer accepted on the first try! She really knows the Northern Virginia market like the back of her hand. She also was a great advocate for us upon inspection, and she's been an excellent resource as we navigate small repairs while settling in. Couldn't recommend them enough! read more

My experience with Wethman Group was outstanding. Wethman Group personnel were responsive and engaged from Day 1 when my wife contacted our realtor, Tim, through closing and after. Tim was very knowledgable about the area and was not overbearing. We were working with a few realtors before we committed to Wethman. Tim really made us feel comfortable and answered every question we had. Even after closing, they have kept in contact with post-closing issues to ensure we were taken care of. I have purchased many homes throughout my military career, and, by far, my experience with Wethman Group was the best I have had to-date. I will recommend Wethman Group to all of my friends. read more