:: Rachel Valentino :: The Atlantic Coast Connection. Long & Foster Realty, Inc. Washington DC

TESTIMONIALS

"Rachel, as two of the foremost critics of real estate agents, we would not hesitate for a second to recommend you to work with our closest friends and family. You are that competent, and that principled in the way you approach your work. Thank you for everything that has led us to being such happy homeowners!"
Phil Basso & Iryna Soto-Basso

"Whenever I describe our experience with her, people are blown away by her effort and personality. Rachel is a wonderful agent who can be trusted to always give one hundred percent. ...While it may not happen for everyone, Rachel helped us get nearly $50,000 off the asked for price!"
Kyle & Katrina Faulkner

"Thank goodness we had Rachel as our guide! Rachel brought a combination of tenacity, market and financial savvy, and much needed optimism to our search. I felt confident in her assessment of the properties we visited, and trusted her judgment when it came time to place an offer on a house.

Even when the “unexpected” occurred on the day before our closing, Rachel was able to take control and we went through settlement on time, which enabled Ben and I to take off on vacation the very next morning. In fact, Rachel continued to work hard to remedy a lingering issue with a home repair even after we closed on our home."
Ben & Emily Jenkins

"Rachel was very forthright, honest and responsive throughout the whole process and it was a pleasure working with her. All of her suggestions and recommendations paid off and my husband and I sold our condo and bought a new home all in the same week. Buying and selling a new home can be a very stressful and taxing process but we always felt as though Rachel was truly working for us and had our best interests in mind throughout the whole process."
Kathleen Teixeira
Joseph Cupo

Every step of the way Rachel did a perfect job, so much so that I was left confused by the horror stories I had heard from so many other people when buying a home. I almost couldn't figure out why I didn't have any of these problems, but I know it was because Rachel did an excellent job.....She also did an excellent job finding places that fit into what I was looking for. So much so that the third place I saw on the first day we went to see houses was the one I ended up buying. I naturally we went to see a lot of other places after that, because as a first time home buyer I felt the need to see a lot of places and get a better handle on the market. I have been in my townhouse for only two months now, but I know that it is the perfect place for me at this stage in my life, and I have Rachel to thank for that.
Kevin Hines

Rachel Valentino is the best! Rachel made the process easy & a lot of the fun. We’ll always call on her in the future . . .
Jennifer & Nathan Anderson

"The journey was long and with many hurdles but you did not give up on me.....you gave me encouraging words to help me to keep the faith. Your thoroughness & commitment to your profession makes you the great professional you are. Thank you again & keep up the great work!"
Rosalind Noreiga

"Rachel always treated us like V.I.P. clients, which we greatly appreciated. If people can be judged by the company they keep, then it speaks very highly of Rachel that all the professionals she has referred us to have been top-notch. From our mortgage broker to the locksmith, even right down to the neighborhood pizza joint, Rachel’s referrals have made moving into our first home a smooth transition."
Anne Marie & Brian Frere

"Rachel Valentino forgoes sleep and laughs at the concept of downtime. This is how she gets so much done. And this is why her clients are so happy.

Her work ethic was evident from the start; before our first meeting she had prepared a packet of materials that anticipated all of my questions. It was a reassuring flourish of professionalism.

Rachel listens carefully and traffics in empathy. She expertly lays out all possibilities. She asks for unvarnished thoughts along the way.

She treats you like a friend, not like a means to a commission."

Brenden Jackson

"From our initial meeting to closing Rachel provided us with an unmatched level of customer service. She should be praised for her professionalism, ability to answer any and all real estate questions, and thoroughly understanding and responding to her client's situation."
Chris Churmusi & Brigid Gloekler

"She was professional and approachable in every way, and personable as well. When we sell our home in the future, or for any other purchases, we’ll certainly go to Ms. Valentino . . ."
Nathan & Jennifer Anderson

“ . . . we could not have bought our condo without Rachel… she was amazingly informative and patient with us… a testament to Rachel's skill at not only listening
to her client's needs, but correctly extrapolating the feelings behind what we were saying… Rachel was just a pleasure to be around… Her enthusiasm was contagious and we always looked forward to seeing her and talking to her.. without Rachel, we could not have done it”
Matt Easley and Katie Heckert

“Rachel was extremely responsive to all our emails and phone calls, emphatic to the emotional whirlwind we were experiencing . . . To all first-time home buyers, Rachel makes a stressful, but extremely rewarding experience, a little bit easier to handle.”
Kristofer Dodge and Kelly Rain

“Rachel Valentino is the consummate professional; from the very start of my home purchasing process to the very end, Rachel was responsive, informative, and continually had my best interests in mind…I would recommend Rachel Valentino to my friends, family, and peers alike. I will certainly utilize her expertise and high energy level in my next sale or purchase and anybody else who does will immediately have a leg up on the competition”
Jamey Thayer

“From my first contact with Rachel she was extremely professional and very eager to help . . . I had many questions about the whole process and her patience, diligence, knowledge, and timeliness in responding to my questions and requests made my whole home buying process much easier… I have repeatedly recommended Rachel to friends and family who are interested in purchasing a home in the DC area, and will continue to do so. She is excellent at what she does!”
Rebecca Lewis

"Rachel struck me as a dedicated professional who put a lot of herself into real estate. She guided me through a relatively easy condo shopping experience and was there for me . . . as I decided which unit I wanted, and how much to offer. I love my unit and am very happy with the deal that I got. If you're looking for a real estate agent, I would strongly recommend Rachel."
David Orange

"The only reason that I’m in my home today is due to the dedication, willingness, devotion, eagerness, diligence and perseverance of Ms. Rachel Valentino. She took the time to research and send properties that were in my price range and desirable neighborhoods, listened to my complaints and frustrations, was organized and made every appointment, all the while demonstrating exceptional professionalism.... I was very pleasantly surprised to witness her vast knowledge of the Washington DC area and her willingness to visit all of my interested properties."
Deanna McPherson

"As a first-time home buyer I was very nervous about the huge financial commitment
I was about to make. On top of that, I worried that my home search would drag on
in what was a turbulent market. Rachel made sure that I saw only the properties
that met my many requirements while also serving as a fantastic guide in writing
and negotiating my purchase agreement. Thank you, Rachel, for helping put my mind at ease during what is normally a nerve-racking process. I couldn't imagine being happier with the way things worked out."
Adam Cole

“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Rachel Valentino. She impressed me from the start with her professional approach; her thorough preparation, her courteous demeanor and enthusiasm for her work.”
Maye Aghazadeh

“As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated your willingness to take the time to walk us through the whole process, from taking us from home to home (to home...) all the way through negotiations with the sellers and final closing. Your positive attitude, good listening skills and attention to detail made the process a surprisingly pleasant experience.”
Chris French, August 15, 2007

“I am grateful for your help in locating and purchasing my new home. Your contacts in the real estate market are many and your understanding of my desires and constraints revolving around this purchase were all greatly appreciated.”
Nancy Hatfield, July 23, 2007

“It was your superb business connections that put me in touch with a mortgage lender who was able to provide information on tax breaks and other first time buyer incentive programs that allowed me to not only buy the property but completely renovate it all while staying well within my budget.”
Samantha Reed, July 26, 2007

“But for me – the most important aspect of working with Rachel was accessibility –
via phone and email. And when it came time for touring properties and open houses – Rachel was willing to work with my schedule.”
Wendy Williamson, December 2008

“In talking with colleagues and family members, it appears that Rachel may be a rare individual in the real estate market. I have often mentioned some aspect of working with her and others have been surprised at her high level of dedication and accommodating style.”
Jonathan Winward, April 5, 2007