My husband and I have worked with Lise Howe and her team multiple times. Lise was recommended to us by another agent as being an extremely knowledgable and patient resource for first time home buyers like us!! We purchased our first home (as first time home buyers) with Lise's guidance. She was indeed patient and extremely knowledgable and spent a great deal of time meeting with us and speaking with us on the phone in order to make sure we got all of our questions answered. She really got to know us as a couple and what we wanted in order to show us houses that were contenders in our search. We found our perfect home and paid, what we believed, to be a very fair price. Since that first encounter, I have recommended her to a very close friend of mine who worked with Lise and had a very similar, positive experience in which they got a great house!! Fast forward 6 years. Our family has grown and our needs and needed location have changed a bit. Our first thought was to call Lise. We asked Lise about the process of selling a home. How could we best prepare? We weren't planning on selling our home right away but rather, wanted guidance on renovations we could make to get top dollar. Lise met with us in our home and made suggestions. She made recommendations on where to save money and where to spend in order to get the biggest return. She even made suggestions on paint colors in order to unify our home and make it feel bigger. Our house looked brand new when it was done and was staged for a fast sell. A professional photographer came to our home to photograph it and the listing looked GREAT! Lise and her team held multiple open houses and within 2 weeks our house was sold!! My husband and I are also currently working with Lise to purchase our new construction home. This was something that we debated (one new construction seller really discouraged use of agents...suspicious) but we thought, how hard could it really be to tell them what you want? We did some research online, we had a very honest discussion with Lise and we chose to use our beloved realtor to purchase our new home once more! We are SO glad we had Lise on our side! Just having someone representing YOU as the buyer during the process of new home construction is IMPERATIVE! Lise is a no nonsense presence in the room and takes her role as representation for her buyers VERY seriously. Lise was able to give us information that the selling agent couldn't, she was able to help us problem solve, help us negotiate, and was able to act as our representation in a sticky potential legal issue between the seller, another buyer, and OUR lot! We are extremely happy with our decision to work with Lise Howe in ALL aspects of our home selling/buying process. I recommend her to family AND friends and I would certainly recommend her to you. :) read more

My husband and I met Lise via a recommendation from our loan officer for our first house. As first time homebuyers, we had many questions and concerns that Lise patiently answered and helped us through every step of the process. She and her team were always available on weekends to fit our work schedule and to search multiple houses efficiently. Lise always gave her honest opinion and was always looking out for our bottom line budget, never trying to upsell us to get a bigger commission. With our wishlist and our own list of houses we wanted to see, she and her team always had a few gems that we never would have considered or found on our own. Lise was always optimistic that we would find the perfect home for us, even through a shortsale that didn't work out because of the sellers' bank delays. Her team worked tirelessly to make sure every document was signed, correct, and sent over without delay. They were always happy to answer any question we had, no matter the time. The townhouse we ended up buying was perfect for our needs and right within our budget. She expertly negotiated the contract to get us the best deal possible. We were so pleased with Lise's professionalism and commitment that when we moved several years later, we contacted her again. She sold our townhouse within the first week of listing it! Her knowledgeable advice on how to spruce things up and get our house sold blew us away with how great it worked. She even helped arrange last minute repairs through her reliable network of contractors that were needed in order to pass inspection on time. When looking for a new house, we had expected it to take a few months at least since we were selling late fall/early winter. We figured not a lot would be available and we'd have to wait until spring to really see anything good. First day she took us out, we found a new build we didn't even know about that was in our budget. She hit it out of the park on day one! We would recommend Lise and the Lise Howe Group a thousand times over. read more

We met Dave at an open house, and we liked him right away due to his kind and thoughtful nature. He's this way all of the time. But, over time, we got know a lot more about Dave in terms of his excellent taste in homes and is excellent negotiation instincts. Dave is extremely patient, and there is zero pressure. He picks listings tailored perfectly to your requests. It is fun to hang out with him for the afternoon and look at houses, and he is extremely knowledgable about his geographic area. Lise came into the mix during our contract negotiations, and I was sincerely impressed by their negotiation/strategy to completely maximize EVERY advantage. To go into details would reveal their trade secrets; but I am a lawyer, and certainly appreciated all of the subtle nuances during negotiation. Dave and Lise are a class act, and you would be wise to at least discuss your plans with them. I could go on and on. So I will. :-) Basically, there are a lot of realtors out there, and each one has their strengths. Dave's strengths are the following: diplomatic, thoughtful, smart, kind, quick. Most importantly, he knows the area like the back of his hand. Dave is the kind of guy I hope to remain in contact with so I can always hear his advice. But he's just the sort of person that I consider to be a friend. Make sure you meet up with him before you go down another path that will not be as straightforward or successful! read more

My husband and I were selling a home in Alexandria, VA and looking at larger homes. In our hunt, Rockville, MD came on the radar. Our realtor did not work in MD and after we weren't happy with our realtor's recommendation we went on Yelp. Based on the reviews, I e-mailed Lise Howe. We had prompt, knowledgeable, and above-and-beyond service from Dave Wagner ever since. We had a great call that night about what we were looking for, he met us at a house we found that weekend. Helped us write an offer for another house prior to it going on the market (which is a sordid tale in itself). We ended up going to Dave for questions with the sale of our house because he was just so much more knowledgeable and quick to reply. We found a house we loved, Dave helped us negotiate a contract at $30K below asking price. He also helped us with contacts so we could sell our VA house on a Thursday and close on the Rockville house on Friday (something we wouldn't have been able to do without his help). We will without a doubt recommend (or use) Dave Wagner again if we need a realtor and a huge shout-out to KVS Title Company. When we finished the walk-through early, Dave was able to get our settlement moved up AND we were able to bring our dogs (and baby) to closing which helped us a lot being a bit homeless. read more

We had the pleasure to work with David Wagner with the Lise Howe Group and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to rent or buy a home. My fiancé and I were relocating to Maryland from Wyoming for work and needed to find a rental quickly. We had to do majority of our rental search from Wyoming before moving. David did a phenomenal job of working with us via email and phone to figure out what we were looking for. He was very responsive to messages and compiled a wonderful list of rentals that fit our need and budget. It felt as though we hardly did any work at all in our rental search. When we were able to fly out to Maryland for only 4 days, David worked well with our schedule and helped us make the most of our trip. He was very patient and responsive even when I asked him to add some listings to our rental list to view the day before we were scheduled for viewings. Once we were back in Wyoming, David made the application process a breeze. I was absolutely dreading searching for a rental from across the country. Fortunately, with the help of David, this was by far the easiest home search that we have ever done. We will definitely be seeking David and the Lise Howe Group services when we move from our rental or start our home buying search. read more

I am glad I have met both Lise and David. They are awesome ! I have purchased an investment property with their help. I have spend almost an year looking for a right property with right value. They have never lost patience and were also available to show anything that I was interested in. I can not say enough words how great their service is. They help me in renting my investment property. Readily available for any questions I may have. I have also referred a friend who wanted a property in specific budget and had a very bad experience with another Realtor who cheated and could not close the deal. With David every thing was smooth and she could close in less than two months with no issues. David was also good in getting help with closing costs etc. and making sure it is a good property. I highly recommend Lise and David if you are looking to buy a primary or an investment property. read more

My wife and I would like to send nothing but accolades of gratitude to Lise Howe. I have dealt with a lot of Real Estate agents in my time however I have never worked with an agent who is as efficient and caring as Lise Howe. She not only has the knowledge in the business of home sales and Real Estate transactions, but also holds her clients interest at heart. I have really enjoyed working with Lise over the past few months and now that my house has closed, my wife and I can reflect on Lise Howe as a professional as well as a friend whom my wife and I will cherish going forward. Lise, may God richly bless you and your family for all that you have done for my family and I. You are truly a wonderful person to work with! read more

We had an incredible experience with David at the Lise Howe Group. He advised us on which improvements we needed to make in order to get our house market ready, but he also guided us as to which improvements would not give us a good return. Our house went on the market on a Thursday and we were under contract the following Monday for well above our asking price. David worked tirelessly to help us find the new home of our dreams and we could not be more thrilled. David kept our best interests in mind and worked hard to make the arduous home selling and buying process quick and easy. We have and will recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Lise Howe and her team were incredible. As a first time home buyer, I had no idea what to expect and knew nothing about the process. Lise answered every question I had, anticipated what I would ask, and would often answer questions I didn't even know to ask. This really put me at ease. She very quickly got a sense of what I was looking for, and her property suggestions were right in line with what I wanted. She would also point out potential downsides to a property, which made me know she had my back. I couldn't be happier with my beautiful home and my wonderful experience with the Lise Howe team. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Lise to sell our home and couldn't be any happier with the process and the outcome! Having bought and sold many properties, and having worked with many agents over the years, I can tell you that Lise knows her business and I can personally vouch that she goes the extra mile to close the deal. If you want a pro that's a straight shooter and gets the job done, look no further than having Lise on your side (buy or sell) working for you. I guarantee you won't think twice about your decision to do so. read more

My husband and I bought our first home with the help of Lise Howe. She is great! Lise was extremely patient and very helpful with us, especially with us being first home buyers. She would take all our house recommendations and needs and did everything to help us find the perfect home. She really had our best interest at heart! I am grateful that we found her and that we had a very positive experience with our first home! I will definitely have her help us whenever we move again and recommend her to our friends and family. read more

Lise Howe and David Wagner have made a wonderful group that is not only highly professional, but also caring and friendly. They have a good knowledge of the Rockville, MD area where we bought our condo. It was a smooth but exciting two weeks from the start to the end of the search. David, in particular, was extremely helpful and generous with his time. He helped us at every step of the way up until our closing. We would recommend the group very highly to prospective homeowners. read more

Dave Wagner helped us find our perfect home when we wanted to move from VA to MD. He showed us different homes that met our requirements and we were able to find the right home for us. He was patient and friendly and really guided us expertly through the whole process. He worked seamlessly with the agent that was selling our home in VA to coordinate everything. This was a new process for me and he really eased my anxiety. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. read more

I had less than a month to relocate to DC from Texas. I didn't know where to begin or who to pick as a realtor. I was skeptical that I could find an affordable ready to move in home in a short timeframe. David exceeded all of my expectations. He was is extremely helpful and went out of his way to get me the best deal he could. If you are a person that demands and appreciates a high level of professionalism, David is for you. read more

Lise is a smart and capable realtor. She and her team took the time to show us potential investment properties of our choosing all around the Baltimore area, and after we found one they followed through on a tough negotiation and closed the deal. Lise has subsequently recommended other professionals in her network to help us moving forward. Simply put, I have not encountered a better realtor in the region. read more

Our company is based in California with properties throughout the state, we are a very high maintenance company with unusual situations. Lise and her team are always able to accommodate our needs (if she can't - she will find someone that can). She and her team are our "go to" real estate company. I highly recommend her for all your real estate needs, Lise and her team are awesome to work with!! read more

If you are looking for a home in Maryland, DC, or Virginia, I strongly urge you to contact the Lise Howe Group. Lise and her colleagues are super professional, interested in you, and want to make sure that you get the home that you like based on your lifestyle. Lise is super generous of her time and energy. She is a joy to work with and a gem as an individual. read more

Lise reached out to us at just the right moment and introduced us to Dave, who from day one walked us through the process effortlessly. We couldn't be happier about the place we found -- it even appraised for more than we paid! Dave's knowledge of the market was spot-on. I would recommend Dave and the Lise Howe Group to anyone looking for a home. read more

This was the easiest purchase process ever. David was easy to work with got the paperwork submitted and we bid and negotiated back and forth and all was agreed upon quickly. The property changes/ repairs were submitted and taken care of. I highly recommend David and Lisa, I enjoyed working with them both. Theresa s. read more