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Shaun makes the overwhelming process of selling a house as seamless as you could hope for. His thorough knowledge of the market was evident in our first meeting. He put us at ease every step of the way by detailing the process and answering our questions with just the right amount of information. Not to mention he was highly responsive. It was clearly informed decision-making getting us multiple offers that was beyond what we expected to receive. He went above and beyond, making the prep, staging, open house, and then advice on the offers was invaluable. Shaun is the consummate professional and is the top choice when selling a house in Alexandria. You can't ask for better! read more

I cannot recommend Shaun enough as a realtor. He recently helped us to sell our townhome and purchase a larger house in preparation of welcoming our third child. From Day 1, he was incredibly responsive, detail oriented and truly cared about what was best for our family, not the quickest deal. He led us step by step through the listing and staging process, handled an open house and eliminated so much stress that can otherwise come from moving. For our home search, he suggested listings, showed up to properties with us and recommended an excellent inspector, electrician, and we closed quickly. It's easy to offer Shaun to anyone in the area looking to buy or sell. We were truly blessed to work with him and should we ever need to move again, he'll be my first call. read more

I'm a happy home owner because of Shaun. I lived in DC for 20 years before deciding that I wanted to buy a place. And since I use Yelp for everything else, I decided to see what the People said about realtors in the area. As you can see, Shaun has a lot of fans. I loved what people had to say about him but it was really the video on his website that convinced me to set up a call with him. Hearing Shaun talk about where he grew up, how he ended up in DC and how he runs his business seemed almost too good to be true. But he's the real deal. Shaun wants to help you find your perfect place more than he wants to just sell you a house. Since I was doing this completely on my own it was important to me that I felt comfortable with my realtor. And while I took friends on a couple showings, in the end it was Shaun that helped me figure out which place was right for me. He would gently point out things that maybe I didn't notice or tell me when something wasn't as big of a deal as I thought. When I tried to talk myself into something he would remind me of the reoccurring dream I had about more space and how maybe XX wasn't a good fit if that was still important to me. I was on the fence about whether I wanted to leave the District. I ended up buying in DC but Shaun did a good job showing me all around Old Town. He'd listen to what I liked and didn't like and then adjust what we would look at the next time And while I'm going to be a city mouse a while longer, I made him promise that when the time comes he will help me sell my current place and buy the next one -- I'm eyeing the Parker-Gray area. Lastly Shaun has a guy for everything. Need a lender, Shaun's gotta guy. Need an electrician, gotta guy. Inspector, check. And this network is just as solid as Shaun. His network walked me through everything as a first time home buyer. I hear people talk about how hard it is to buy a place and honestly that wasn't my experience, at all. Clearly buying a place isn't like picking a happy hour spot but once again Yelp pointed me in the right direction. I love my place and finding and buying it was a really great experience because of Shaun. If I could give him 10 stars and 2 energy drinks, I would. read more

Highly recommend! Great experience! Shaun took time to understand our needs and wants, and he kept us focused. His guidance was critical in our finding a great place and location. read more

We promise that this review is real despite the fact that it'll make Shaun sound too good to be true. He's everything that everyone says and more. He's incredibly responsive and will drop everything to help you out. We were blown away by his patience and willingness to educate us about every aspect of buying a house in this crazy and competitive market. And when we were about to pull the trigger on a house that wasn't right for us, he actually advised us against it, despite the fact that it would've been a super easy sale. Here are two anecdotes that illustrate how amazing Shaun is. First: We toured our new place the night before Shaun had to leave on a long-planned vacation. We fell in love with it at first sight and told Shaun that we wanted to buy it. He dropped everything to negotiate with the sellers, and we ended up agreeing to a contract before Shaun even got back to town. Second: A few days before closing, we needed to ask the settlement company for help with a last-minute issue that arose late one night. We reached out to Shaun for help. In less than an hour, the company personally called us to confirm that the issue was resolved. What made the difference? As the settlement agent explained, "I told my boss that some buyers needed help, and all I needed to say was two words: Shaun Murphy." Needless to say, we recommend Shaun without reservation. read more

I found Shaun on yelp and we were very happy to work with him to sell our Old Town Alexandria house! He's extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of realty and we completely trust his judgment. Shaun was very responsive, helpful, and supportive during the whole process - he took care of issues even after we had left the state! Additionally, his contractor contacts did great work. Shaun went above and beyond by searching for, and even interviewing, a realtor that fit our needs in the city we were moving to! Thank you, Shaun! read more

We have been so fortunate to have Shaun as our agent over the years through buying and selling our first home and buying our current home. Shaun is incredibly responsive, professional, knowledgeable and thoughtful. He knows the market really well and listens well to what we are looking for. When selling our home, he talked us out of accepting a lower offer, and that was the right decision as we ultimately walked away with a higher one. We highly recommend Shaun! read more

Look no further! You're in great hands and truly blessed if you get a chance to work with Shaun Murphy. Shaun helped my family buy our first home in the very competitive Kingstowne community.  He is an intelligent realtor that has a keen attention to home detail, always helpful, responsive, and was patient with our endless inquiries. Shaun made the entire homebuying process pleasantly easygoing and it was a joy to work with him.  Also, Shaun's loan officer and home inspector recommendations were just as knowledgeable, thorough, and exceptional as he is: Keith Livingston- Loan Officer Richard Henry- Home Inspector read more

Hands down, Shaun was amazing to work with and an absolute expert in his field. As first-time homebuyers using the VA loan, searching across northern Virginia for a single-family home, we are incredibly grateful that we got to work with Shaun. In this very competitive environment, Shaun was always responsive to our questions, arranging tours at short notice, and providing invaluable (really, absolutely invaluable) perspective on homes we were looking at. Shaun was always very honest with us in his evaluations of a property: whether it was repairs that would have to be made, whether he thought a house was listed too high or low, how many offers he thought the house would get, and how often certain neighborhoods had homes coming on the market. Shaun noticed things we certainly would have missed. As I mentioned, the market right now is competitive. Our winning bid was one of eight on the home we just closed on and we absolutely relied on Shaun as he helped us craft the offer. He was very responsive in talking us through a variety of scenarios, and in the end, I have no doubt that working with Shaun is what gave us the edge and winning bid. Thank you, again, Shaun! I cannot recommend you highly enough, it was a pleasure working with you!! read more

Could not have asked for a better experience with a real estate agent. Shaun is super knowledgeable, professional, and knew exactly what to do when a sale gets complicated. There are so many steps to get to closing and it is comforting knowing you have someone you can trust who also explains things clearly and looks out for your best interests. Would definitely work with him again read more

Shaun helped me buy a house in Old Town. I started working with him while living overseas and he accommodated virtual showings making the process seamless. I was buying at the height of the market and at times I wanted to "settle" but Shaun always encouraged me to wait for the right house. He cared more about me making a smart purchase than making a quick commission. I loved how he would point out things I didn't know to look for and it's obvious he is knowledgeable about homes and the real estate market in Alexandria. Even after my purchase, Shaun has been a great resource for contractor recommendations and is always there when I have a question or need advice. I feel like he is a friend now and thankful I choose to work with him to buy my house. It can be intimidating buying in an unfamiliar city but he always made it easy. read more

I have worked with Shaun on multiple locations. To me, the best compliment you can give someone is trusting they will take care of family and friends. I have referred friends and clients to Shaun, he always treats them well. You're fantastic at what you do Shaun! Thank you. read more

I would highly recommend Shaun to anyone who is interested in purchasing a home. Shaun helped me and my wife through every step of the home buying process to find us the perfect place. He was available to tour and meet at times and of course locations convenient to us. He was able to help us find great listings, tour and inspect and submit a competitive offer. He helped us pass on places that were quick flips. He is very knowledgeable about house maintenance and construction so he will help you know what to look for and avoid in properties. As first time home buyers we didn't know what to look for but with Shaun we were totally comfortable with living in our house. After all, you want a good place, not to over pay for somewhere you won't love! We didn't over bid and we didn't even have to waive contingencies. In fact, we only placed one offer and were done. I know friends who placed 5 or more and that's just rough! The night of our closing he gave us tickets to his suite at the Nationals game. Juan Soto had a walk off hit and fireworks went off as the wining run crossed the plate. It was the perfect end to the home buying process, which is of course just the first step of home ownership. I am confident in saying that if Shaun was not our agent then we would not be living here. I would definitely work with him again read more

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Shaun was not only a excellent real estate agent but also a really stand-up guy even after our transaction was completed. Shaun's unflappable personality was a great asset as we were going through the homebuying process and it allowed us to take an aggressive bid on a house and stick with it. He had a firm grasp of all the steps in the homebuying process really made things pretty easy. And what really struck me about the guy was that he was super helpful even after we concluded our transaction. A delivery service messed up and left an important box outside of our house before we moved in. Shaun took note of it and even grabbed the box for us until we could get it the next day. He totally didn't have to do it, but the fact that he did I think speaks a lot to his character. All-in-all I give him a big thumbs up and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the Arlington/Alexandria area. read more

Shaun helped my son and I find an affordable condo in Alexandria. He is prompt, efficient, honest and very helpful with recommendations for related services. Highly recommend using him as a realtor. read more

Shaun is simply the best real estate agent we've encountered over several transactions. We first met Shaun at one of his Open Houses (we had gone just to check out some other homes in the neighborhood - something we do often) and were immediately impressed by the staging and look of the place. We'd seen so many properties that were not even clean, let alone staged to look their best and ready for sale. We engaged him in a long talk about this aspect of the business, and knew when it was our time, we would be contacting him. When a sudden job transfer out of state arose, we needed to get our condo on the market and we only had one weekend before Thanksgiving to do it (we were worried about the holiday market lag, but we were pinned in a corner). Shaun came in and told us exactly what we needed to do to get the place ready, staged, and though we knew some of this and had already started, in just a few days our home was listed. He had beautiful photos taken and posted, a brochure, and the one weekend we had to sell it, he drew several interested parties. Before we knew it, we had accepted an offer above asking price! Without Shaun's guidance and expertise, we knew we would have been in a bad spot. We were and are forever grateful for him getting us online and getting our place sold so quickly, with closing and signing the day before we drove away. Normally, this would be an extremely stressful experience, but knowing we had Shaun monitoring and guiding us through the process was a huge relief, and we never doubted it would all work out. He's just a great guy, and fantastic agent. We can't recommend him enough. Listen to him. Trust him. He absolutely knows what he's talking about. He's the best! read more

Shaun goes above and beyond. As first-time home buyers, we were intimidated by the competitive northern VA real estate market and complex process of buying a home. Shaun met with us months in advance to lay out the steps to buy a home and to develop a timeline that worked for us. Shaun works with local lendors, inspectors, and settlement company, which streamlines the process and makes it easier on the purchaser. Shaun shared his honest assessments throughout the process, including telling us when we should not place a bid on a home. I can't imagine buying or selling a home in the future without Shaun. read more

Shaun was an absolutely fantastic agent to work with, and just a great person. It was clear to me from early on that he was going to be someone we could rely on to navigate a difficult and uncertain housing market. As first time buyers, I always felt like Shaun had our interests at heart and wanted to make sure we ended up somewhere we would be happy. He routinely went above and beyond to get us into showings last minute, and was always there when we we needed his opinion or advice. He is obviously both extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, and is clearly well-known and respected by his peers. When we needed to take a break from looking partway through, Shaun was right there to pick back up where we started when the time came. In the end, Shaun got us into a house we love at a price we could afford - which in this market is about the best endorsement imaginable. I would recommend Shaun wholeheartedly - there really is no reason to look any further. I know I will absolutely look to use him again in the future. read more

Simply put, Shaun is as good as they come. Shaun just helped us complete both the sale of our previous home, and the purchase of another. He has my whole-hearted recommendation for anyone looking to buy or sell. There are more reasons for this than I can really list here, but let me focus on just a few of them. Personal Attention - From day one, Shaun's main focus was learning about our specific needs and what we needed to accomplish through this move. He understood that our situation was unique and was completely focused on helping us get into a place that would be right for our family. In the past, I've experienced agents who are more interested in expressing their opinion than in learning the unique needs of their clients. Not Shaun. He was willing to think outside the box with us, and as a result we are literally on cloud nine in our new home. Negotiating Skills - Shaun was not intimidated by the fact that we did not have much financial wiggle room. We were looking to make a lateral move price-wise into a more family-friendly location, and every dollar was important in making that possible. Shaun's knowledge of the market and strong negotiating skills were essential in maximizing every dollar and making what seemed impossible a reality. Marketing - Because of our own set of unique circumstances, we were looking to complete both the sale of our home and the purchase of the next home in a very short period of time. Shaun was extremely helpful in guiding us through a a strategy to accomplish this...from prepping our home, to listing it, to shopping for the next home. Because of his guidance, our home sold the first weekend it was listed, and we closed on our new place very shortly after. In a span of a couple months, we went from talking about listing one place to fully moved into the next. Truly remarkable. Unselfish - This overlaps a bit with the first paragraph, but throughout the entire process of both transactions, Shaun regularly considered only our best interests, and never his own. There were numerous occasions where he could have easily guided us toward an easier, quicker, or more lucrative outcome. Shaun never did that. He always focused on keeping us aimed at what would work best for our family, and what would help keep us financially secure. Of all the good things I could say about Shaun, this one is probably the most important. He is truly your advocate in the home-selling/buying process. It's fairly easy to find an agent skilled in the mechanics of a real estate transaction. It's not so easy to find one interested in being your advocate first and foremost. Shaun is both. To sum it up, I'll be using Shaun for any future real estate needs in this area, and you should too. He's the best. read more

I actually found Shaun on Yelp exactly about two months ago when my parents were looking to sell their house in Mclean, Virginia. The previous agent wasn't working out so I went hunting for a right one. Of course I'm in California which means all of this work had to be done via text/phone/email...!! I sent a request at 9PM California time that day and received a response from him exactly less than an hour which meant he was working super late!! (mind you, this was on a FRIDAY!) From there on I knew we found our agent!! He immediately assessed the house, provided very constructive feedback to make the house "sellable" and within 6 weeks, managed to get a full priced offer and recently closed the sale. I can't begin to say that if you are looking for a hard working, dedicated, knowledgable and HONEST agent, Shaun is the right guy for you. I really hope we will get a chance to work again because he actually made selling a home fun and put everything in perspective!!! If I EVER move to DC/VIrginia area, I KNOW who I will call! read more

Shaun really is as good as it gets. My husband and I used Shaun to buy our first house. While my husband had previous knowledge of home buying, I did not. It was important for us to have someone who could walk us through every step of the process. He is very knowledgeable about the market and knows what to do and how to get it done. We ended up purchasing a short sale, and closed five days before our daughter was due to be born. It was a stressful time, but Shaun helped us navigate it with no problems! Shaun is one of the most trustworthy, genuine and totally professional people you will ever meet! As much as we love the house we bought, we look forward to the opportunity to buy another one. There's no doubts about who we will use - it will be Shaun! read more

Recently we put our house on the market. After having experienced poor service and professional sales skills from our previous realtor. Having sold other houses in the past. We took our time and researched out a top, professional in the business. You never truly know what you are getting, but this turned out to be excellent decision. Our agent Shaun Murphy is a true professional. He knows the market, property values and his communication skills are excellent. He tells you what you need to hear not what most agents won't tell you to sell the property. After a few conversations taking his advice to paint, move some things out etc. Doing what we were advised to do. It made a difference. So much so that we had multiple offers in our initial showing weekend. Our house sold in 3 days at 13 percent over market listing. It was a record price for our neighborhood. As someone who has there career in Sales. There is only one Reason we got that price because of Shaun Murphy. I highly recommend him. Lastly Compass or the photographer and marketing Shaun uses is top notch. The Sullivan's Formerly Alexandria VA read more

I enlisted Shaun as my agent for my first home purchase late last year. In a word, Shaun was excellent. He was exactly what I had hoped for out of a real estate agent. He was patient, knowledgeable and helpful. I understandably had a ton of questions about the process, some stupid, and he answered all of them patiently, accurately and honestly. When I came to Shaun initially, it was just after I had "parted ways" with my first agent. My first agent was fairly new to the business and would often respond to my questions with "I'll look that up for you or ask my Boss". That's all fine, I understand everybody has to start somewhere. But, as a first time home buyer, I didn't want to be learning about the industry and the process with my agent. I needed quick and accurate answers to my questions. I needed to feel like my agent was a consultant, an expert in the field. I also needed the piece of mind that with the counsel and advisement of my agent, I was going to avoid as many of the pitfalls and mistakes as possible that one encounters during the home purchase process. Shaun provided all of that. I quickly realized I was in good hands with him. I've been in my condo for 7 months now and couldn't be happier. Don't hesitate to enlist Shaun for all of your real estate needs. You won't regret it. He's fantastic. read more

By the looks of his Yelp reviews, I doubt that I could add any more accolades to Shaun Murphy for your real estate needs. For us, he was pleasant to work with. He always remained calm throughout the whole process, and walked us thru its ins and outs. Always concerned about the customer's desires and is quick to respond to their needs e.g. questions, correspondence etc. He brings a wealth of experience to the table, and I felt (much) calmer knowing he had our best interests at hand. How did the house-hunting end for us? Well, we literally got our dream house and couldn't be happier; much to the hard work and dedication from Shaun. read more

Shawn was great - super knowledgeable about everything (which I needed!), and unbelievably helpful through every step of the process. He handled the sale of my condo (my first sale). I was moving out of state pretty much as soon as we listed and he handled a ton of things while I was gone. I don't know how I would have done it if he hadn't been so helpful and on top of it all. Condo sold in two weeks for more than asking. I really can't say enough good things about Shawn and everything that he did for me. Plus he's just really nice, easy to work with and a great guy. Highly recommend - you can't go wrong with Shawn as your realtor. :) read more

We recently purchased a single family home and sold a condo in northern Virginia. As you can imagine, NOVA is an incredibly competitive market. We had previously tried to purchase a home using another agent back in the fall of 2020 with little success. We enlisted Shaun's help and within a couple of days, he helped us find our dream home. With Shaun's experience and expert negotiating, we were able to close on the home and simultaneously sell our condo in a relatively short period of time. Shaun was incredibly attentive and easy to get in touch with during the entire process. He gave fantastic advice when we needed it, was never pushy, and was very pleasant to work with. We plan to recommend Shaun to friends who are looking for a new home as well. If you are looking for a house in the DMV, Shaun is your guy! read more

I can't recommend Shaun highly enough. He arrived with a plan, explained how it would work, and followed through on the sale of my home in Alexandria. I relocated from the area before the sale, and Shaun coordinated painters, stagers, etc, making it an easy process for me. I felt like he had my interests at heart the whole time. He's a genuinely likable guy, and his observations and suggestions were astute and helpful. Bravo. read more

Shaun really made selling my house easy, at the price I wanted and even faster than I thought possible. I found him honest, to-the-point, always available to answer questions and emails. It was my first home sale and he was great explaining things to me, each step of the way. In addition, he really went out of his way to deal with the challenges I brought due to living outside of the United States. read more

Shaun helped us buy our first home in June, 2007. He helped connect us with financing, a home inspector, and gave us some really valuable advice on what to invest in and what to pass up instead. Throughout the process Shaun was so cooperative with us and answered our many, many questions. He was ALWAYS on time, responded to our emails and phone calls within a couple of hours, and put so much heart into helping us feel comfortable and secure in the biggest purchase of our lives! Wherever I go, whenever I learn someone is looking to buy or sell their home, I am always eager to refer them to Shaun. It's the least we can do for everything he did for us along the way. read more

Shaun is absolutely the best realtor in this area. If this review comes across as gushing, that's because it is. Shaun is the best. He will put your interests first, he knows the market, and he knows houses. Shaun helped us buy our first home in Old Town in 2015, helped us sell that home (well over list and what we paid) in 2020, and simultaneously helped us buy our current home 10 minutes south of Old Town. Each time, Shaun helped us navigate a multiple offer situation. You should absolutely pick Shaun to buy or sell your house and keep him in your contacts for the rest of your homebuying and selling life. We came to Shaun in 2015 having never bought a house before, let alone dealt with the Old Town housing market. He invited us to his office after business hours, outlined the home-buying process, and answered our numerous questions. It was readily apparent that Shaun was intimately familiar with Alexandria and the surrounding area, a fact that would become even more obvious over the subsequent six years of working with him. Shaun was interested in our home buying needs and was undeterred by the fact that we were recently married and saddled with student loan debt, trying to find something we could afford in Old Town. Shaun helped us identify listings and areas of Old Town that were good investments or that would meet our needs. If we saw a house online that we wanted to see, Shaun was incredibly responsive--he appreciates how fast houses sell in our area. For example, one time we emailed him at 6:00am about a house that went on the market that morning, and Shaun was showing us the house at 8:00am so that we could get to work on time. Unlike many realtors, Shaun will not attempt to push an overpriced property on you or a property that is not in your best interests. Shaun knows the comparables and has a keen sense of where the market is at. Shaun gave us critical perspective when we got swept up in the process and helped us make wise decisions. In 2015, we almost settled for an overpriced townhouse because it was one of the few on the market we could afford in Old Town. Shaun knew we could do better, and we did--we ended up in a townhome we absolutely adored in a north Old Town. Shaun had identified the property for us and said the home would be a good investment. On the selling side of things, Shaun had our backs and got us an amazing return on our investment. In spring 2020, we sold the townhome Shaun helped us buy, after we had already bought our new house with his help. We really needed our townhome to sell. Spring 2020 was the height of COVID-19 uncertainty. Despite being type A and at least one of us being a pathological worrier, we were unphased because we knew Shaun had us covered. Because we couldn't have an open house, Shaun had a company digitally stage our house for the listing. Multiple friends and family members couldn't tell that it was digital! The house needed some work done indoors and out--Shaun knew people who he called in to do the needed repairs. Some of the repairmen quoted high prices. Shaun negotiated the price down. Shaun recommended updating the oven, dishwasher, and microwave to newer models. There was an issue with the size of the space for the microwave, so Shaun fixed the space and installed it himself--we got a text from him that it was done around 10pm on a Friday night. He will alwaysgo the extra mile for you. We listed the house on Thursday late afternoon. The following Monday we had received nine offers for the house, eight above list. We ultimately sold the house for well above our list price. The buyer letter specifically referenced the new appliances as a reason that they loved the house. As for the home being a good investment, we sold the house for more than $140,000 above what we paid for it. The thing is: Shaun is so much more than a realtor. He knows real estate, but he also knows about houses. When looking at a listing, Shaun would check the windows, HVAC, and other utilities to determine their quality. (He would also generally get to the house early so that he could walk through before we got there.) He has a sense for what constitutes a good layout, whether the drainage in the backyard will be a problem, or whether that wall you might want to tear down is loadbearing. He uses that knowledge to help you buy the right house and list your house at its best. Shaun is also incredibly nice, funny, friendly, and easy-going. When we were looking for our current house, going to listings with Shaun was a blast. While Shaun always took our lead and let us come to our own conclusions on a place, we knew what Shaun's unvarnished opinion was worth. We know we asked him some nit-picky or overly worried questions, but Shaun always treated the questions as if they were reasonable, and he always had an answer. So please do work with Shaun. We cannot recommend him enough. read more

Shaun is the absolute best. He has helped us sell one home and purchase two in the last 7 years. We are happy repeat clients. We can't recommend him enough for anyone with real estate needs in the DC area. Shaun puts you at ease during the buying and selling process. He patiently answers all questions and has excellent resources for his clients, including some great contractors, home inspectors, and mortgage brokers. Shaun was able to sell our house in less than 12 hours over the asking price. He was also able to negotiate both of the houses we bought under the listing price - which was no easy task with our recent purchase in the hot 2020 COVID market. Both homes we purchased with him have been wonderful for our family and really good investments. While buying or selling a house can be a stressful situation, Shaun cares for his clients like family and makes the process enjoyable. You will not go wrong if you work with Shaun. We would highly recommend him. read more

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Shaun was GREAT! Handled EVERYTHING, as I was forced to put my property up for sale while out of the country on a military deployment. He was quick and reliable at all times. Highly recommend using him! read more

We hired Shaun as our buyers agent back in 2015 and then again recently as our sellers agent. He's great - knows the area really well, he's well connected, and he had great suggestions on how to make the house look ready to sell. Got back to us quickly with answers to questions and calmly helped us work through a couple complications. Highly recommend. read more

Shaun was fantastic. I had to put my house up for sale during winter with all the snow. He helped identify what I repairs I needed to make it more attractive. I moved out of state and Shaun was great at working with the repairmen and others to get it into shape. read more

The service and personal attention I received from Shaun Murphy was exceptional, and unexpected from a Realtor! Shaun is truly a high-caliber individual. His knowledge of the local market, and his key contacts in the community helped me in my search for a home. I highly recommend Shaun Murphy. I could not have asked for a better Realtor to guide me through the process. Sincerely, Dan Roth read more

Shaun is a great realtor! When my family had to move down here, we moved within a couple weeks. A family friend introduced us to their family member Shaun Murphy. Shaun instantly wanted to help and did his hardest to put us in a temporary home so that we can establish a life and build. Because of the recession and immense of foreclosures the houses that were out there needed a lot of work. Shaun was able to help us evaluate our situation and figure out what we exactly wanted! With me being a communications major and handling a lot of technology, Shaun understood where I was coming from when I wanted a technological sufficient house. He is very Tech Savvy and a great negotiator. He found the rental home at a price that was cheaper than our old mortgage from WV! Needless to say we were on our way down here without a house and Shaun met us on 66, and took us to the house that we lived in for 6 months before we built our new house! PS-Shaun helped find the lot that we built our house on! Keep up the good work! read more

As first time home-buyers, my wife and I were inexperienced with the process, but Shaun was a great and patient help throughout. Shaun explained every step and never exerted any pressure on us. Shaun got a good feeling for what we wanted, and steered us away from options he knew wouldn't be right for us. Given that we were living across the country during most of the process, he made sure he had many options available to us and managed to show us a good number of houses on a very short timeline. He managed to do so even over just one weekend, even when he was under the weather. Shaun also went above and beyond to help, and found us a great house that was exactly what we were looking for. He gave us excellent advice and knew exactly how to set up a deal that would get us the house over competing offers. read more

If you're looking to buy a home in Alexandria or Arlington, I can recommend Shaun Murphy without reservations. My wife and I had saved for several years to buy our first house. Although we had done a substantial amount of research on our own, we still had a number of questions. Shaun patiently walked us through all of these questions and helped us to navigate the home-buying process confidently. Shaun did an initial interview to assess our needs and then spent an afternoon and several evenings showing us houses. He worked around both of our busy schedules. After narrowing in on what we were looking for, Shaun found a seller that was interested in selling and we were able to make a successful offer before the house went on the market. It was a fair deal for us and the seller. Shaun was also a useful resource during the closing process. Although we did substantial research on our own, we ended up going with his recommendations for financing and insurance. He has also provided helpful advice on contractors and handymen to help us spruce up the home. If we find ourselves in the market to sell our home or purchase another one, we will be giving Shaun a call. read more

I could not have asked for a better agent. Shaun helped me buy my first home last Spring and went above and beyond in every area. He was knowledgeable, patient, and worked with my best interest in mind 100% of the time. As others have said, he was more than just a middle man. HIGHLY recommended! You want Shaun on your team. read more