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"What aspects of your experience were extraordinary- hard to pick just one… every part of the process was so well handled and felt effortless… Ben's professionalism and expert care and attention… I feel lucky to have "stumbled upon" your agency as I did… I won't be able to recommend your agency highly enough - the entire process was an absolute pleasure. You're the best!"
Niki Belkowski


"Thanks for all your work on our home transition… And we love our home… We also appreciate the work and guidance you put into selling our house in 2 and a half months."
Bob and Karen Brinster


"thank you all for all of your help and guidance through buying my first home…your willingness to go above and beyond for me…I will be sure to recommend you to my friends and coworkers who are looking to buy!"


“Thank you for all of your hard work..navigating me through the home buying process with your expertise…exceptional service, knowledge of the DC neighborhoods and real estate, flexibility, patience, and most importantly your honesty…working with you and your team consistently kept the process enjoyable with your positive attitude, dedication, and motivation…You and your team were always dependable and available”
Stitz


"Before meeting Rachel, I was convinced that navigating the homebuying process was simply beyond me… thanks to her tireless efforts, her intimate knowledge… her willingness to answer my many questions… I am now a very proud first-time homeowner… I owe my homebuying success almost entirely to Rachel."
J. Froehlich


"As a provider of professional services myself, I am keenly aware of the need to be responsive and empathetic, to anticipate clients' questions and concerns, and to have practical, effective proposed solutions to offer…these things makes it easy for a client to have confidence that they're in good, experienced hands…Great job, and very much appreciated"
Robert Cohen


"Handling the little details, and they were just done automatically, so I didn't spend time worrying about them…Completely laid out the plan for staging the house as part of the selling package…Studied the comps continuously though out the sale…Felt like I was the only property that her team was working on…I definitely believe that we got the most out of the sale of our property…definitely a team effort"
Craig and Patricia Merrills


"Real estate agents usually drive me insane. Rachel did not…a complete professional--bright, detail oriented and committed to helping us…impressed with her knowledge of the DC market…she listens carefully and provides excellent advice"
Eve Errickson


"We can't thank you enough for being a part of making our home ownership dream come true…We have been hearing stories from our friends in different cities about their experiences with buying a home, and, increasingly, we are becoming appreciative of just how fortunate we were with our experience and outcome…the company you are with is very fortunate to have you…we are recommending you to folks we know here who are house hunting or in need."


"Being a first time home buyer,… I had so many questions…Rachel was able to walk me through the entire process and what to expect….She was also extremely accommodating in scheduling times to show me homes…was able to work with me on how I wanted to communicate with her…I would strongly recommend Rachel to anyone who is looking for not just an agent, but a friend, to walk them through the home purchasing process"


"We envisioned the space that we wanted, but after months of open houses and internet searches, we began to think that we may have to settle for something less than our ideal. Rachel turned this situation right around… She pinpointed the exact building that may be the answer to our search and she was spot on!... Rachel led us through the bidding process with charm and negotiated an exceptional purchase price…. genuinely dedicated to our happiness… She knows the market and she knows people"
Cameron Rupprecht


"Rachel helped my husband and I buy our first house and we couldn't be happier with the outcome...We ended up with more sq ft for our budget than we'd imagined… we're now the proud owners of a three bedroom house… Rachel gave us great guidance and helped us plan in a way that made the process a little less scary… She truly went to bat for us with negotiations, and we couldn't thank her more for that."
Jen Yost/Jack Swetland


"We engaged Rachel to sell the rental unit first… Her approach was thorough and professional, and her marketing plan was excellent… unit sold (closed) in less than 2 months… Needless to say, if we ever require real estate services in DC again, the first call we make will be to Rachel."
Mike/Liz Teubner


"My wife and I are somewhat new to D.C. and were both first time home buyers; we had no clue the first steps of home buying...We contacted Rachel Valentino, she met with us, sat us down with a large binder of steps we needed to take to get the process moving and really helped us wrap our heads around the process of home buying… And when it was time to buy, she was a bull dog, getting us more… then we ever thought possible… She helped us from point A to point Z and beyond in this process, and my wife and I couldn't be more thankful for her in our corner during such a big time in our life (First home). Rachel and her team are truly amazing."
Brett/Kitty Loyd


"From our first meeting with her until the closing, we enjoyed every interaction with Rachel, found her to be professional, and were impressed with her knowledge of the area…she did a great job of introducing us to the process. We honestly felt no pressure to use her, but did not even need to discuss whether we wanted to hire her because she was that great… We would recommend Rachel in an instant and will come to her again when we decide to move. She is definitely the best in the business and we feel lucky to have found her!"
Michael Glick/Amy Markopoulos


"As a first-time homebuyer, I was fortunate to have Rachel Valentino at my side…was always willing to provide feedback and advice along the way… Rachel has a firm grasp on the local real estate market… Rachel was also familiar with the buildings in my desired neighborhood and trends in the market… Rachel should be applauded for accessibility… Rachel was available around the clock to answer any questions… any concerns I had were alleviated by Rachel's professionalism, knowledge, and reassuring manner"
Meghan Dubyak


As first time homebuyers… Rachel was patient and clear, and guided us through
each step… She quickly grasped our needs and our budget, and helped us to focus on condos that met our needs versus those that did not… Rachel's expertise was invaluable in dealing with the complexities involved… Rachel is thorough, patient,
and professional
Peter Weinberger and Chana Lockerman


"Without Rachel's help and expert advice, we probably would not have survived…
we would have given up long ago; or worse, settled for a home that we didn't absolutely love…Rachel was consistently our source of motivation and our best advocate for our home search wish list… She expertly navigated… us from neighborhood to neighborhood to explore the many housing options… Today,
we own a house that we thought we would never find and we attribute our
good fortune to Rachel"
Josh and Jessica Ourisman


As first-time home buyers, my wife and I were extremely intimidated by the entire process of purchasing a home…From our first meeting with Rachel, all of our fears subsided…Rachel made sure to give us a realistic view of the status of the DC market…always very responsive…extensive knowledge of the market . . . We have nothing but the utmost confidence in Rachel and will recommend her to EVERY person that we know that is looking for a new home.
Jeff and Carrie VanDenbergh


"The only thing that didn't change throughout my process was Rachel. She was consistently there for me, exposed me to a wide variety of locations and dwellings, and consulted me along the way (and I'm so glad I listened to her)..... it didn't faze Rachel at all - she treated me the same, spent the same amount of time with me,
and always had an upbeat positive outlook, assured we would find the right place
for me....If you want a good experience navigating the waters of the DC area real estate market - work with Rachel, I assure you, you will be grateful and thankful - she knows what she's doing."
Sara Meacham


"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


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