“We had the fantastic luck of hiring Audrey Graziano as our buyer's agent when looking for a house in the Herndon/Ashburn/Leesburg area this spring. We had absolutely no idea what we were facing in this crazy market, and we are so happy we had Audrey on our side. In addition to being a wonderfully upbeat, optimistic, and enthusiastic person, she was absolutely honest with us what we could reasonably expect to find at our price range and in our desired area. We currently live four hours from northern Virginia, so Audrey had the added challenge of making the most of the times we were able to travel to look at houses. For four straight weekends, she made herself available to shepherd us to a half dozen or more houses each day, often adding houses to our tour list on the fly as we located new possibilities. She always returned my calls and replied to my emails quickly and advocated fiercely on our behalf. And finally, success! We were the winning bid on a house we love. We cannot recommend Audrey highly enough!”
-J Nabert, 5/5/22
“Me and my husband had a wonderful experience throughout the process of purchasing our first home with our agent Sami Daamash. We received expert advice and support from her and she understood our needs and concerns quickly. Everything was laid out clearly and with honesty to us, so we knew what to expect from our first chat with Sami. We counted with her from start to finish. We found our home only in 2 weeks thanks to Sami’s responsiveness and knowledge. We are grateful to have worked with Sami and we will certainly recommend her to family and friends. Our experience could not have been better and we thank her for going out the extra mile for us.”
-Laura M., 4/25/22
"Great buying experience! My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Sami. She made the whole process of buying a home very smooth and helped and guided us through every step of the way, from looking at listings to making an offer and closing. Her experience, professionalism, responsiveness and attentions were key for us getting our first home in this tough housing market. Highly recommended!"
— D. Mogollon, 4/22/2022
“It only took one interview for us to know that Kyle and Paul were the agents that were best for us. The initial buyers consultation and market analysis they did for us gave us all the information we needed to be ready to buy a house as soon as we got into the market. They sent us a variety of listings they thought were perfect for our needs, it was a concierge style experience, which was the total opposite of the people we had tried to use before who just sent us a million listings and then disappeared. We found a house we thought we wanted, and Kyle put us into a position to win it, but we changed our mind and Kyle made sure that we felt heard and comfortable to move on from that house. Once we did we soon found another house in an even better area that was even nicer! Kyle helped us get that house for less than asking and got the roof and HVAC repaired before closing, all while handling everything himself so we didn't have to stress at all, it was seamless. We are extremely happy with our decision to use Kyle and Paul and if you want the same caring, honest, stress free, and seamless home buying process, you should hire them too.”
-Chris J., 4/22/22
“We had the pleasure of working with Amy Harasz and Abby Snoznik for our home search. From our first chat to closing, Amy and Abby were there every step of the way to answer our questions. Their expertise, knowledge, and excellent communication skills are unmatched and they made the home buying experience as simple and smooth as possible, especially for us as first-time home buyers. We were also impressed by Amy and Abby's responsiveness, always going the extra mile, and their patience as we searched for a home that checked all the boxes on our list. Amy and Abby make an incredible team and we're so grateful for their help throughout this process. We highly recommend Amy and Abby!”
— Donna B., 4/17/2022
“Kyle and Paul were a huge help, even when the transaction got difficult. They took me around to see several homes over several weeks time. They were patient, until I found a place I wanted to bid on. The market was crazy at the time and places were selling with days of being put on the market. They scheduled a showing almost the next day, and we put in an offer that day. After getting a contact, we had some trouble with financing. Kyle and Paul reached out to their network of lenders and were able to get me creative financing at the zero hour. Overall, I’m glad that I didn’t try to go through this process alone. Kyle and Paul’s network of contacts and knowledge of the local market was invaluable. But their experience and professionalism really shined in a competitive market where timing, and exhaustive knowledge of the process became a necessity. Thanks for all of your help, Kyle and Paul!”
-Jason B., 4/17/22
“Keri and her team, specifically Libby Bish and Kelsey McShane were incredible to work with. We found our dream home and were under a tight timeline to get our current home ready to list and sold as soon as possible. Libby quickly visited our home, priced it and encouraged us to show the house off market to get it sold at the best price quickly. We felt confident in her advice given her extensive experience in our market. We listed with Libby and team off market, and were under contract within days at a price and timeline that were
amazing. I can't recommend them enough. “
— Jen B., 3/6/2022
“I highly recommend working with Lauren Longshore and Lacey Folweiler when you decide to buy your house in the DMV area! My fiancé and I were first time home buyers and they walked us through the entire process and answered all of our many questions. Lauren and Lacey were accessible to us throughout the day and evening and communicated promptly and efficiently. It was a real perk being able to have a team of two so that we had more flexibility on when we could tour houses, submit offers, etc. The housing market is incredibly intense right now and they made sure we knew how to make an offer that was competitive but still made us feel comfortable with the final outcome. They were not at all pushy and were willing to point out potential issues in a house that we hadn't considered. Overall we would work with them again and have recommended them to our friends!”
-Kristie D., 1/24/22
"They made my first-time home buying experience really easy, straightforward, and fun. Initially I was very nervous about the process and understanding everything that went into buying my first home. But Rachel Morrison and Helena Hopkins were extremely knowledgeable, answered all of my many questions, and made sure I understood every step in the process. They were super responsive and able to get showings scheduled at a moment's notice. I'm incredibly happy with the home I purchase and so grateful I had Rachel and Helena on my team!"
— Allie M., 1/19/2022
“We cannot say enough good things about Libby and Rafael. They went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home and were so great with our two young boys who brought their own level of chaos. Would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone. We love them!“
— Rebecca O., 1/14/2022
“Stephen C. "I highly recommend Libby Bish! Throughout the home-buying process she kept a super positive attitude and was able to navigate me through every step. She was able to answer all my questions promptly and fully. I would not have gotten my condo without her expertise. I wish there were more stars to give her!"“
— Stephen C., 1/13/2022
Jeez buying a house was the most stressful experience of my life. Fortunately, Rob Alcorn and the rest of the Keri Shull team were there to support us every step of the way. From just thinking about buying to finally closing, Rob was the best asset we had. In our initial zoom call (thanks to covid) Rob provided his knowledge and expertise in what we know as the vast ambiguity of real estate. He spent several hours with us on the call prior to even looking at our first potential property. He went over the entire buying process with incredible depth and detail. He answered every single one of our questions to a T (even the one's we haven't asked yet). The final takeaway and disclaimer from Rob was how stressful the experience was going to be - to which we underestimated the gravity of. However, we never felt alone. Rob was able to set us up with some of their preferred lenders (please take note of the word "preferred", they label them as such for a reason). Two loan officers I worked with, Thad and Dustin, shared the same desirable traits as Rob and the rest of the Keri Shull Team. Not only were they extremely pleasant to speak with and knowledgeable in their respective fields, they were available at almost all hours of the day. I don't think I've ever waited longer than 20mins for a response to a question or concern. Upon gaining pre-approval, we began the exciting part - the search for our home! Rob set us up with custom alerts for desired property types and features which refreshed nearly every day. He also recommended to use the "HomeSnap" application as it had real time updates to new properties and listing status (Zillow is somewhat delayed). I would like to highlight one more time, Rob's incredible flexibility and responsiveness. We would pick out several properties and it seemed almost instantaneous that Rob had us booked for a viewing. I personally feel a little bad for taking advantage of Rob's determination because we had this poor man driving all over the DMV area, from Germantown to Woodbridge to Bowie. Morning, Night, Weekend... didn't matter, Rob was there and he made it happen. After finally finding a property we liked, we discovered that the offer deadline was 30mins later. "Have no fear, Rob is here!" was going through my head. Despite the near impossible timeline, Rob walked us through the steps to formulate an offer (which is more complex than I imagined) and was able to contact the listing agent for submission. He helped us create strong offer that would be favorable for both the seller, and for ourselves. Although we didn't get that property (somebody submitted a much higher cash offer - gotta love a sellers market), we gained some needed experience and were ready for the next one. After a few dozen more viewings, we finally found the ideal home. This time, we were ready. Rob helped us strategize to a point where the seller couldn't possibly refuse - which is what ended up happening. Instead of a traditional counter-offer, Rob was in our corner yet again negotiating for the best possible terms. This went back and forth throughout the span of a week. Rob was honest and always looking out for our best interest. He was not concerned about the commission. In fact, at one point in the negotiation, ourselves and Rob were in unanimous decision to "walk away" if they didn't accept our final terms. Fortunately, they did.
Ryan Jakubik, 3/29/21
“I was referred to Charlie Peavley from a coworker of mine. I am a first time home buyer, and Charlie was really informative and patient with me. The process was much more straightforward than I anticipated, and I credit Charlie and his team for that being the case. With Charlie's advice on how to craft a winning offer, I was able to get my second offer accepted in this hectic market!“
— Sydney A., 3/25/2022
“When I decided to move from North Carolina back Virginia, I knew it was not going to be easy. As I searched the internet I received a call from one of your Realtor Rob Alcorn. While working with Rob and knowing I need help, I realized that he was willing to work with me. I found that he was experience and professional. He knew avenues to take when problems occurred. He knew what was needed in order for me to successfully obtain a home. Mr Alcorn will always be my Realestate Agent here in Virginia. Your Team and Staff should be proud of him.”
-Curtis Proctor, 3/29/21
“I happened to met Grace Buck at an open house, and was pleasantly greeted with her big smile, friendly personality, overwhelming knowledge of real estate properties/processes, and all while exuding a level of trustworthiness.
As a first time home buyer, she was incredibly helpful answering my plethora of questions, and never once made me feel like my questions were a bother. Despite me realizing that she probably gets asked the same questions every day.
Grace worked with me to find me an amazing lender (First Savings Mortgage), and helped me to create offers that were well suited for the condos I was interested in. She was so dedicated and equally excited to find me my home, that she was often up emailing with me late into the night, just so I wouldn't miss out on a great condo.
When my offer was accepted on my condo, Grace walked me through the closing process, making everything as easy as possible. I even received videos from the Keri Shull Team about what to expect at each stage.
I highly recommend Grace and the Keri Shull Team any time I talk about or show my home to my friends and family. I pass her info out to everyone I know in the market. They were professional, warm, genuine, and trustworthy - everything you could want when buying a home. Grace and the Keri Shull Team will be the first call I make should I be in the market for a home in the future.”
— Kimbo Ann, 3/31/21
“My husband and I recently purchased our first home in Falls Church with the help of Grace Buck. From the start, Grace was patient and informative as we were new to the home buying process. She explained our options, got a sense of what we were looking for, and got straight to work. Grace was immediately responsive and flexible to our busy schedules. She coordinated all of our showings in an expedient manner and was always prompt to arrive. Working with Grace was an absolute pleasure. She is genuine and compassionate and made it her mission to find us our dream home! I cannot recommend her and the Keri Shull team enough!”
— Hillary Long, 9/2/2020
“I had an excellent experience working with Grace Buck. Grace was a pleasure to work with, she was professional and committed to helping me find the perfect home. Grace took my must-have list and my budget and came through with the perfect property the first week I was working with her. As a first time home buyer I had a lot of questions and was pretty anxious about the process. Grace helped me keep my eye on the price and gave me the information I needed to feel confident in making a decision. Grace worked with me and the lender to ensure we were able to put in a winning offer. She was available seven days a week to promptly answer all of my questions and to work through any issues or concerns with the seller and the condo association. Grace made the whole process as smooth and painless as possible, I couldn’t have asked for a better agent!”
—9/2/2020, D.C. Montealegre
“We worked with Libby Bish and Rafael Melo who are the dynamic duo at the Keri Shull team. They were fantastic to work with; we put them through the paces, visiting more than 40 properties over nearly 7 months (I know, we were a tough client), but they did so cheerfully, helpfully and professionally. Given we had so much time with them, we got to know them both as wonderful people, who were extremely knowledgeable about researching and finding the right home. Ultimately it worked and was a terrific experience. While we probably won't be buying another home soon, we will not hesitate recommending them (and the Keri Shull agency) to anyone who wants outstanding partners in their home search (or sale). Thank you Libby and Rafael!“
— Michael Connet, 9/9/2021
“I am a property investor & have worked with many agents in the past. Rafael & Libby have been the best agents I’ve worked with so far and made the process as stress free and efficient as possible. They were attentive, responded to questions immediately & ran great open house! They also recommended an excellent staging company which I will use again. The property was sold on the first day it was listed & they had a buyer already lined up before we hit the market! Would definitely recommend working with this team for all your residential property needs!“
— Alexandr Tolstoy, 9/2/2021
“I highly recommend this team! I selected Libby Bish as my realtor and she went above and beyond to find me exactly what I was looking for. She is professional, extremely quick to respond, always on the ball, and always going the extra mile! She navigated tough contracts and negotiations that I don't think any other real estate agent would've gotten me the same results. I landed in the best situation possible because of her! If you are looking for the best realtor in the DMV area, contact Libby - you will not regret it!!!!“
— Nora C, 6/23/2021
“We worked with the Keri Shull team this spring (during the craziest market!!!) and specifically Libby Bish and Rafael Melo helped us navigate this very intense market and find the perfect home for us! Their counsel throughout the process was fantastic, and we felt supported, informed and confident with them as our team. They're so knowledgable and also helped us with the in's and out's of what to do once we were under contract. We would recommend working with them to anyone (and already have!).“
— Meredith R, 6/22/2021
"Libby Bish and Rafael Melo were exceptional and I couldn't offer a stronger recommendation for any realtor I've ever worked with (and this is the 6th home I've purchased).
We began our home search 6 months prior to needing a home and Libby coached us through the entire process. It is clear she understands the market and has a good sense for when the right home will become available. She did a superb job of listening to our needs and understanding exactly what we were looking for.
She is unbelievably responsive. Often responding to our texts/emails after midnight, late on Fridays, or early on Sundays. She even picked my wife up from the airport when we flew in to see the house we were interested in. Libby drew up a brilliant contract and was able to make the sellers comfortable with our VA loan offer which is unheard of in a market this competitive. Once we got to the negotiating table, Libby deftly maneuvered to both make the seller’s agent comfortable while adjusting our offer in real time to outbid other offers. Libby has the personal and professional connections to make an ultra-competitive offer, to get the sellers to accept your offer, and to quickly and efficiently close on the home.
Once the offer was accepted, she used her connections in the local area to help us make some minor improvements to the home as soon as we moved in. I sincerely doubt anyone could provide better service from start to finish in the home buying process than Libby Bish. She will absolutely be our agent the next time we look to move. 100% recommend!"
“Libby and Rafael were excellent—very knowledgeable of the market and ready tojump on any action items at any time of day. They started us from zero know-how and turned us into very happy home buyers in no time at all. Highly recommend if you're looking the DC area and want to have fun doing it”
— Lucas, 3/21/2021
“My wife and I were had a great experience working with the Keri Shull Team. We were very impressed by the professionalism our agent, Robert Bradshaw gave in every showing we did with him. His knowledge and experience gave us reassurance in the purchase of our home in this crazy market. We look forward to continue to work with Mr. Robert in the near future.“
— gilmerguzman15, 10/18/2021
“Robert Bradshaw made our experience finding a new home smooth and enjoyable. He is a consummate professional with a deep knowledge of the local market. He was a skilled advocate and patiently helped us find our dream home. He is also a wonderful person. We highly recommend him.“
— jpaikin1971, 5/7/2021
“Our agent was Robert Bradshaw. Rob provided excellent support during the entire search and purchasing process. His knowledge of the Arlington area neighborhoods and various HOAs provided valuable insight when helping to select specific options. We had numerous questions that Rob patiently answered and competently provided explanations. Additionally, he was responsive to emails and phone calls. Most importantly, I felt that Rob was my advocate who I can rely upon to represent us in the transaction.“
"My partner and I bought our house through Robert Bradshaw from the Keri Shull team, and he was absolutely wonderful. He was meticulous in researching properties (running comps, pulling permits) and exceptionally responsive to all our questions. When we found our dream home, he was able to negotiate our contract before the property even went on the market, which allowed us to avoid what would have almost certainly turned into a bidding war. Robert went above and beyond for us and was immaculately professional throughout the process."
— Katie, 2/9/2021
“Robert Bradshaw was exceptionally helpful when we bought a condo in Arlington. Nothing was too much trouble, he was very responsive whenever we had a question and he was knowledgeable about the area and the process of purchasing real estate in Virginia. We would highly recommend him.“
— C H, 2/3/2021
"Danielle Carpenter is a buyers realtor for the Keri Shull team and she has been nothing but amazing! She was always available and reachable and worked very hard for our family. When we lost out on the first two homes we put offers in, simply due to the price being higher than we could afford, she thought of a new and innovative way to make our offer more appealing for the third and we got it. She was always right on the money for how much a house would inevitably sell for (houses in DC area escalate so much). But on top of being a great realtor, she was also just a great person to be around. We still keep in touch and would definitely use their company, and Danielle, again! 5/5!"
— kassandralmaier, 2/8/2021
"We just closed on our first home with Sami's help. My husband and I enjoyed working with her as first-time home buyers. She was responsive, professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process as painless as possible. When we're in the market for another house in a few years, Sami will be our first call."
— Ran, 8/16/2021
“We just closed on our first home with Sami's help. My husband and I enjoyed working with her as first-time home buyers. She was responsive, professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process as painless as possible. When we're in the market for another house in a few years, Sami will be our first call.“
— Jack Mulcaire, 8/16/2021
“Sami from the Keri Shull Team was the primary realtor who worked with me and my family to purchase our home in Washington DC. Sami has repeatedly has bent over backwards to assist us in any way she can and answer all of our questions. Even though we were based in NJ, we felt comfortable knowing that Sami was on the ground helping us along the way and even when things didn't look like it was going to work out at times, Sami never gave up and offered us new options and always sought to go above and beyond to help us find our dream home. I highly recommend anyone interested in purchasing a house in the DMV area to use Sami as I know she will tirelessly provide the same level of service and commitment to all of her clients. Thank you Sami!“
— James Do, 8/16/2021
“I worked with agent Sami Daamash to find a home in Summer 2021, and had an absolutely wonderful experience. She was very patient with where I was in the process (at first looking slowly to get an idea of what I liked). I was often out of town when we were looking, and Sami was always willing to facetime me in for tours, and was always very responsive in finding times to tour different properties. In a difficult negotiation process on the house I ultimately purchased, Sami was extremely helpful in strategizing different components of the offer, and was generally there every step of the way. She also has been very attentive and thorough in follow-up after the closing. I couldn't recommend her more highly for your home buying needs!“
— Lexi Slotkoff, 7/21/2021
“Sami from the Keri Shull Team was the primary realtor who worked with me and my family to purchase our home in Washington DC. Sami has repeatedly has bent over backwards to assist us in any way she can and answer all of our questions. Even though we were based in NJ, we felt comfortable knowing that Sami was on the ground helping us along the way and even when things didn't look like it was going to work out at times, Sami never gave up and offered us new options and always sought to go above and beyond to help us find our dream home. I highly recommend anyone interested in purchasing a house in the DMV area to use Sami as I know she will tirelessly provide the same level of service and commitment to all of her clients. Thank you Sami!“
— claire552, 5/31/2021
“Sami Daamash and I started working together on getting me the perfect condo in the DMV area. I had a decent amount of requirements in terms of size, amenities, year built, location etc. Sami worked tirelessly with me from filtering through the DMV to showing me multiple apartments until she found exactly what I had in mind. I would 100% recommend her. Had a great experience working with her. She is responsive, extremely helpful, well-versed, and has reliable contacts for anything you might need in regards to your home.“
— Seun Gbadamosi, 4/27/2021
“Just a couple’a home owners standing in front of our new digs on #closingday 🤗🏡 🔑 Not shown: Tiki pool bar (and, of course,@thereal_tatertot). Shoutout to our agent @angeladecint from @kerishullteam on making this process pretty dang seamless (and for the Sushi Rock gift card and bubbly 🍣 🍾 )! We are so so happy and excited to create a life here (and for the ensuing pool parties) 🤍❤️“
— Katie Ingrao, 4/12/2021
“The hardest part of buying our new home was waiting for it to be built. During our first meeting with Angela Decint, we learned about the home buying process. As a first-time home buyer, we had a lot of questions. She even brought a preferred lender along with her to get us prequalified on the spot. Angela found three potential listings that met our criteria. We viewed those on a Saturday afternoon, and a week later, we were under contract. Her ability to find our perfect home accelerated the timeline significantly, and it came in under our budget! Angela was with us at every builder meeting, and she represented our interests through closing. We highly recommend her as your real estate agent.“
— Michael Hetrick, 3/10/2021
“The hardest part of buying our new home was waiting for it to be built. During our first meeting with Angela Decint, we learned about the home buying process. As a first-time home buyer, we had a lot of questions. She even brought a preferred lender along with her to get us prequalified on the spot. Angela found three potential listings that met our criteria. We viewed those on a Saturday afternoon, and a week later, we were under contract. Her ability to find our perfect home accelerated the timeline significantly, and it came in under our budget! Angela was with us at every builder meeting, and she represented our interests through closing. We highly recommend her as your real estate agent.“
"I cannot express how much gratitude that we have for Angela Decint and the Keri Shull team. We met Angela at an open house and knew she was a good fit to help us find our home. Her positive attitude, patience, and go getter determination played a major key in closing on our new home. If we ever move or sell again we will definitely be calling Angela to help us out ! Thank you so much!"
“I had the pleasure of working with Angela Decint from the Keri Shull Team on more than one occasion and the experience couldn't have been better. The first was for a rental and the second was when I was ready to purchase. On both occasions, Angela excelled in her analysis of the property location, pricing, and contract negotiations. She was very responsive and thorough when answering any questions or addressing any concerns I had. Angela was in tune with the quality of life I was looking for and delivered on both occasions. I couldn't ask for a better agent when navigating the local market.“
— Dexter Braithwaite, 3/1/2021
"Angela Decint, Buyer Success Agent- Angela Decint is a knowledgeable and remarkable Realtor. She guided us through every single step in the home/property buying process. Our experience with Angela and the Keri Shull Team has been truly a pleasant experience. My husband and I were looking to expand our home space. As soon as we were paired up with Angela, we could see how she strives to provide excellence above and beyond and our experience with her describes beyond that. She was always very professional with a personal touch, and that is exactly what we wanted for our journey. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from A-Z. She never made us feel uncomfortable, never pressured into buying, and helped us every step of the way! After much searching, we came to love this property and Angela made it her mission to ensure this goes through smoothly. Unfortunately, the seller could not follow through and we were devastated as we had already fallen in love with the house. Through this emotional process, Angela kept us going with much motivation and willingness to provide support in every way for the path forward. She never gave up on us as we were very picky about our selection. Long story short, we decided to buy a lot and build our own home. She made sure buying this piece of land was handled professionally and did everything possible to make this happen for us! Angela’s perseverance and dedication truly speak for itself! Throughout the entire process of searching/buying property, Angela never made us feel like we are not a priority on her list. She was ALWAYS available to answer our questions, 24/7. She worked well beyond what one could expect. She kept us apprised about new properties based on our requirements/needs while being very honest and upfront. Her candidness made the process focused and enjoyable. She stayed in touch constantly and kept us informed on updates. She was always very responsive and reminded us of tasks we needed to take care of, and even followed up on things we had inadvertently missed. Her professional and communicative demeanor made our experience a very pleasant one. Additionally, we were very skeptical about having an open house during COVID-19. As if this pandemic was not stressful enough, having to deal with an open house was nerve-wracking. But, Angela volunteered herself to host the open house on short notice on her day off. That provided us with such peace of mind that we felt at ease leaving our home in good hands. We HIGHLY recommend Angela Decint to anyone looking to buy. We hope that our testimony is a powerful indicator of excellence Keri Shull Team has to offer as they have the most fabulous realtors with selling and buying success. We appreciate everything you have done for us! Angela, you are a rock star! Jon & Marua"
— John and Maura, 2/29/2021
“We had a great experience with every member of the Keri Shull team who we worked with; however, Calvin Dretske was our go-to agent and was just fantastic. Calvin clearly knew the home buying process inside and out and was present at every step of the process. Calvin really went above and beyond, setting up conference calls with our lender to not only ensure we were getting the best rates but also that we understood why as well. It was no surprise Calvin was able to find us the perfect place as he consistently went out of his way to get to know us and our priorities. Calvin even picked us up at the airport when we flew in to tour properties. We cannot imagine having a better experience. If you're looking for a home in the DC area, call Calvin!“
— Mike and Rebecca, 6/23/2021
“Been working with Calvin Dretske for past couple months and he’s been amazing! Very honest and upfront, willing to educate me as a first time home buyer. Specifically, he was able to find a qualified lender, home inspector, and work through hiccups (like switching lenders last minute) that happened along the way so that I didn’t have to. Great experience.“
— Mark Russell, 4/5/2021
“We had a phenomenal experience working with Nick and Elisa! They were prompt, professional, and accommodating of our needs. We were able to buy our first home quickly and efficiently because of their shrewd advice, and we are so thrilled to have found such a wonderful home through Keri Shull's services.“
— nwaterv, 10/12/2021
“Nick and the Keri Shull team provided us with an amazing house buying experience! From start to finish Nick was professional, always available, and incredibly responsive. He got back to us right away at every turn and always listened carefully to our personal housing interests and preferences. His EQ is off-the-charts high; he is gracious, funny, kind, and understands the market inside and outside. Above all, he knew exactly how to advise us in the final negotiation stages of contract development so that we were able to land the exact deal we wanted. This guy is not only working for a winning team, he is the ACE in the pack – would HIGHLY recommend him!“
— CC, 8/31/2021
“We just bought a lovely home with the expert guidance from Nick Gashel and Elisa Stephano with the Keri Shull team. What I love about this team dynamic team is they really listened to what we wanted and needed in a home, and only showed us properties within those parameters. Valuing our time, and understanding our needs was pivotal in our successful partnership during our home search. Thank you for a wonderful and successful home buying experience!“
— Candy Pravecek, 8/19/2021
“Elisa and Nick have made my home search so much more fun than I ever thought it would be. As a first time home buyer I feel confident they have my best interest at heart and are going to find me the perfect property. I'm so glad to be working with Nick and Elisa on The Keri Shull Team, highly recommend!!!“
— Nirali Shah, 3/26/2021
“Nick Gashel and Elisa Stephano were my agents and helped my wife and I to purchase a house in Northern Virginia. They had superb knowledge on local information and current market situation. Their masterful negotiation skill allowed us to swiftly reach a deal on the dream house within our limited budget in this tough market. We highly recommend them!“
— user0941979, 8/19/2021
“Nick and the Keri Shull team provided us with an amazing house buying experience! From start to finish Nick was professional, always available, and incredibly responsive. He got back to us right away at every turn and always listened carefully to our personal housing interests and preferences. His EQ is off-the-charts high; he is gracious, funny, kind, and understands the market inside and outside. Above all, he knew exactly how to advise us in the final negotiation stages of contract development so that we were able to land the exact deal we wanted. This guy is not only working for a winning team, he is the ACE in the pack – would HIGHLY recommend him!“
— Carl Stauffer, 6/29/2021
“I had the pleasure of working with Nick Gashel and Elisa Stephano. The current market has been competitive as a homebuyer and they patiently continued to show me houses until I had an offer accepted. I appreciated being able to text or call knowing I would receive a quick response. They also recommended a lender who was efficient and allowed me to close on time. Overall a great experience working with them both.“
— cnadams01, 5/6/2021
“Nick and Elisa were no nonsense and made my condo purchase extremely smooth sailing. They were both very knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating - it couldn't have been better. A big thank you!“
— Beth S, 2/20/2021
“Nick and Elisa are two of the most lively, fun yet professional people to work with. Any time I have a question or concern they're always right there to answer my text or call and they're so much fun to be around. When my rental lease ended and I had to find a new place stat, Nick and Elisa were right there to help! I would recommend working with them any day!!!“
— Brook L, 2/20/2021
“I highly recommend Nick and Elisa. They made my home search easy and fun. You need to contact this team if you are looking to sell or buy a house, they are very profesional.“
— Luara A, 2/19/2021
"After having a horrible experience with my previous agent I found Nick and Elisa and couldn't have asked for a better duo to have on my side. They are always willing to meet me out at the homes I want to see and always give me more than enough knowledge about the home than I can research myself. I look forward to finding my dream home and am so relieved to have found The Keri Shull Team!"
— Christa M, 2/17/2021
“"I couldn't be happier with how i was treated and worked with by Keri Shull Team. I'm so happy to have worked so closely with Nick Gashel and Elisa Stephano. They are both flexible, extremely hardworking, fun and professional. They are making my home search so enjoyable. I feel I have a trustworthy team, as well as a friend! Thank you, both!"“
— Danny, 2/15/2021
“"Working with the Keri Shull Team has been a great experience for me as first time home buyers. Nick and Elisa are our buyers' agents and I would absolutely recommend them. They are friendly, honest, reliable and very responsive. Nick, Elisa, and the team really knew how to make me feel excited about buying a house. I would say it really is the little things that make a difference between other agents and them!!"“
— Philip, 2/14/2021
"We had the BEST time purchasing a home with Nick and Elisa in Luray, VA! They were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the process from connecting me to a local lender, doing showings late in the evenings and weekends, and through the closing process. They are very knowledgeable and in tune with the market and would be a great asset to have to work for you!"
— RM, 2/15/2021
“Searching for a new house during these trying times is very challenging especially for a growing family like ours. We are just so fortunate to meet Nick Gashel and Elisa Stephano who helped us in our house searching and provided us with excellent service. We are impressed with their professionalism, communication and negotiation skills. They were both amazing in helping us through the new construction process of building a home. We can’t wait to move in!!"
— Anya, 2/15/2021
"We had the BEST time purchasing a home with Nick and Elisa in Luray, VA! They were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the process from connecting me to a local lender, doing showings late in the evenings and weekends, and through the closing process. They are very knowledgeable and in tune with the market and would be a great asset to have to work for you!"
— RM, 2/15/2021
"Elisa and Nick were so much fun to work with. They made the home buying process quick and easy and never made me feel rushed or pressured. They sent me tons of listings that fit my budget and met me out at all the homes I wanted to see. I'm definitely working with them again in the future."
— John, 2/15/2021
"Having never purchased a home before I was extremely nervous and didn't know where to start. Elisa and Nick were able to put me in contact with a great local lender and I found out how much I could realistically afford and where to start looking. Elisa and Nick met me out several times to show me properties late in the evenings after work. It was really nice to have someone willing to be flexible around my work schedule. Being able to work with two agents and getting two viewpoints was helpful as well."
— Aaron G, 2/15/2021
“Nick and Elisa were very responsive and made the process of buying my first home easy. They had a good referral for a lender. They took the effort to do in depth research on each home we visited, and that was very helpful.“
— Susi Booker, 2/10/2021
“Working with Andreea and Lissy was a great experience! They moved things forward quickly and smoothly and that resulted in little stress for me. Working with them meant ease of mind. Kudos to them for their strong approach to selling my home - it paid off big time with the selling of my condo in under one month during the off-market!“
"Deciding to buy a home involves a high level of emotional and mental
energy. Making the process much easier - and even FUN - for us was
Audrey Davis Graziano. We were casually looking a few months ago and
met her at an open house. There was an immediate connection (her
positive attitude and energy are infectious), and before we knew it,
we had selected her as our agent to find our dream home in Old Town.
Audrey is everything you want in a real estate agent:
1. Accessible and responsive. Somehow even though we knew she had
other clients, we felt like the only ones. She answered text messages
within two minutes and found a way to make same-day showings around
our busy work schedules.
2. Proactive with communication and explaining what to expect
throughout the process.
3. Problem solver and flexible to help navigate when life gets in the
way. My husband got Covid which left us in a bind the day before we
were scheduled to close in person. We let her know that night and she
figured out a plan. This woman always has a plan!
4. Great listener and patient. Not once did we feel rushed, and100
percent of the time we felt as though she understood what we were
looking for and steered us in the relevant direction.
5. A+ personality. Audrey is a ball of energy, professional, and kind.
She truly cared about us as people and I looked forward to seeing her.
She's also an ace at her job, helping us get an offer under the
listing price and one week of pre-occupancy in a very competitive
neighborhood.
If you want to feel taken care of as you navigate a big life decision
and have fun along the way, Audrey is your person. Highly recommend
and love!"
-Jen Fugolo, 12/29/21
"Audrey was our buying agent. Very knowledgeable in the field. She was perfect in everyway. Finding us our forever home. Always with a beautiful smile on her face. I will let all of our friends know to call Audrey Graziano when looking for a new home.!"
— Lisa Sheire, 9/3/2021
"In April 2021 I knew I would be buying a home within six months , so I stopped at an open house I randomly walked by in Old Town Alexandria . This is where I met my realtor, Audrey The open house home was definitely out of my budget as a first time home buyer but Audrey explained that she worked with people at varying budget levels and buying experiences in the Northern Virginia area. We had an initial meeting , and I could say the rest was history! I am a morning person. I appreciated that I could text , call or email Audrey, and get a response in an appropriate amount of time, and view homes at a time I was most comfortable with. I enjoyed discussing the pros and cons of each place with Audrey, and comparing it to my personal non negotiable list. Audrey continued to keep these non negotiables in mind as I showed her possible homes I wanted to see. As someone who was coming from two hours away for my search, I also appreciated having access to the Bright MLS system to cross reference homes I saw on other home search sites ( e.g. Zillow). I was very specific about what I was looking for and Audrey validated my concerns, while being transparent about the market. She also explained that it is ultimately the sellers' decision on an offer they choose to accept ( this was the best advice to keep in mind as I prepared my offers) . I consider myself to be proactive but buying a home can be stressful , no matter your preparation level. Audrey took the time to explain what everything meant such as contingencies, and optional and mandatory fees, and finding a lender ( Thad with First Savings Mortgage also great!) reassuring me that it is ultimately my decision on how to proceed. This became extremely important during the negotiation phase, especially as a first time home buyer. I can't say the home buying process was fun, but Audrey made the search worth it! Her strategy for crafting a compelling offer and negotiating skills allowed me to find exactly what I was looking for plus a few extras- and if that isn't enough, she closed on more than one place in a month's time! This speaks to her work ethic and ability to understand clients' needs.Thank you Audrey for making this a memorable experience for me! #countonaud"
— Sasha, 9/2/2021
"First time home buyer experience. In April 2021 I knew I would be buying a home within six months , so I stopped at an open house I randomly walked by in Old Town Alexandria . This is where I met my realtor, Audrey The open house home was definitely out of my budget as a first time home buyer but Audrey explained that she worked with people at varying budget levels and buying experiences in the Northern Virginia area. We had an initial meeting , and I could say the rest was history! I am a morning person. I appreciated that I could text , call or email Audrey, and get a response in an appropriate amount of time, and view homes at a time I was most comfortable with. I enjoyed discussing the pros and cons of each place with Audrey, and comparing it to my personal non negotiable list. Audrey continued to keep these non negotiables in mind as I showed her possible homes I wanted to see. As someone who was coming from two hours away for my search, I also appreciated having access to the Bright MLS system to cross reference homes I saw on other home search sites ( e.g. Zillow). I was very specific about what I was looking for and Audrey validated my concerns, while being transparent about the market. She also explained that it is ultimately the sellers' decision on an offer they choose to accept ( this was the best advice to keep in mind as I prepared my offers) . I consider myself to be proactive but buying a home can be stressful , no matter your preparation level.Audrey took the time to explain what everything meant such as contingencies, and optional and mandatory fees, and finding a lender ( Thad with First Savings Mortgage also great!) reassuring me that it is ultimately my decision on how to proceed. This became extremely important during the negotiation phase, especially as a first time home buyer. I can't say the home buying process was fun, but Audrey made the search worth it! Her strategy for crafting a compelling offer and negotiating skills allowed me to find exactly what I was looking for plus a few extras- and if that isn't enough, she closed on more than one place in a month's time! This speaks to her work ethic and ability to understand clients' needs. Thank you Audrey for making this a memorable experience for me! #countonaud"
— ayana327, 9/1/2021
“We worked with Audrey from the Keri Shull team on our recent home purchase. She was personable, knowledgeable, and sincerely seemed to have our best interests in mind. We were first-time buyers and Audrey walked us through every step of the way. She was super responsive and answered any questions we had. She was very helpful in navigating the current crazy market and knew how to make our offer competitive.“
— Angela Castriota, 8/4/2021
“I was struggling to find the right place and once I thought I had I couldn't get ahold of anyone, either by email or the rental website. However, once I was in touch with Audrey Graziano, I knew I was in good hands. She was super friendly right off the bat and displayed great patience when we ran into some technical difficulties with the lockbox to the condo. Audrey also went above and beyond to stay in touch with me throughout my application process. I can't recommend her enough!“
— M X, 5/18/2021
"Audrey Graziano is the best realtor I've ever worked with! She goes the extra mile and has a network of resources to help with things that come up both before and after the sale! I give Audrey my highest personal recommendation."
— Debi, 5/9/2021
"Our first-time home buying experience with Rachel and Helena could not have gone better and we could not be happier with the home we purchased earlier this month. At the beginning of the process, Rachel walked us through each step and explained what was going to be expected of us. We really appreciated Rachel's responsiveness to our questions, which at times were elementary because it was our first home. We also appreciated Rachel's communication and how she set realistic expectations, especially in this competitive market. Throughout the process, Rachel and Helena always made themselves available to show us potential homes or answer questions that only the other listing agents could know. During our close Rachel and Helena were there to answer all of our questions and made sure that we were taken care of by the lender and title company. Even after our close, the responsiveness and concern for our well-being has not wavered. If this is your first or tenth home, I would recommend going with Rachel, Helena and the KS team. These folks are agents that genuinely care about their clients and will do whatever they can for them."
— Drew S, 8/16/2021
Super happy with our experience using Amy and Abby. They showed us many properties virtually and on short notice and were always a quick text/phone call/email away. Loved their responsiveness, and confident the entire reason we were able to get our house remotely was through their hard (and efficient) work and constant communication. Highly recommend!
— Ken Hampshire, 7/23/2021
"It was our fourth time to work with Amy Harasz and Abby Snoznik from Keri Shull Team! They are super knowledgeable, responsive and professional. They helped us purchase a condo in Arlington a few years ago. Then a few months later, we asked them to help rent out the unit. Later in 2020, we found our new townhome with their help. Then recently, we just successfully sold our condo by working with them. All of those were very smooth and pleasant experiences. Along the way, Amy was always there for us when we had questions or concerns. She was able to provide good suggestions and solutions based on our situation and our specific requests. Would definitely continue to recommend them to our friends and colleagues who are thinking to sell or buy a home in the area!"
— Mingyan Huang, 5/24/2021
“We highly recommend Amy Harasz and Abby Snoznik with the Keri Shull Team as they helped us buy our new home and sell our townhouse. We had some obstacles to overcome with selling our townhouse but Amy and Abby were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and professional with handling every issue like we were their one and only client. They listened to our wants/needs, elevated our understanding of the market, and navigated us through every decision with speedy responses and provided answers and detailed information that we requested at all times or the day and night. We are delighted to be in our new home and would highly recommend using Keri Shull (especially Amy and Abby) to any friends, family or strangers!“
— Scott Brooks, 3/3/2021
“My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Caitlin Kamerman with the Keri Shull team to purchase our forever home in Alexandria. Caitlin is the best agent we have ever worked with and I would not hesitate to refer her to friends and family. We have worked with other agents in the past for previous home purchases and sales and have never experienced her outstanding knowledge, dedication and expertise. Caitlin provided extremely useful information on market comps and market data analysis that increased our knowledge of the current real estate market. A market that, at the time of purchase, was insanely competitive for buyers in our area. She is personable, patient and incredibly generous with her time. She responded immediately to all of our calls and texts and provided prompt answers to our many questions. Caitlin takes dedication and hard work to a whole new level. She completed our offer the same evening we viewed the home; working on it well past 3 am to ensure we submitted it as soon as possible. The amount of attention and care she provided us made our buying experience much less stressful. She followed up with us after closing to ensure we were settled in to our new home and to answer any questions we may have still had. She is a wonderful real estate agent that made our forever home buying experience an amazing one. We highly recommend her.“
— Alex Helm Bronco, 10/8/2021
“I was a first time homebuyer. Caitlin helped me navigate the process, strategize our approach, and was always available for questions and assistance. She is an excellent real estate agent, who will not rest until she finds your perfect place and will be your biggest advocate throughout the process. Thank you for all your help, Caitlin!“
— Hannah Shore, 8/29/2021
I was a first time homebuyer. Caitlin helped me navigate the process, strategize our approach, and was always available for questions and assistance. She is an excellent real estate agent, who will not rest until she finds your perfect place and will be your biggest advocate throughout the process. Thank you for all your help, Caitlin!
— seashell4of5, 8/29/2021
“We worked with Caitlin Kamerman from the Keri Shull team and overall the experience was excellent. We started with a somewhat targeted search of a townhome in Arlington. Caitlin was great at listening to what we were looking for, helping to focus the search and also present us with other options that we may not have considered. Ultimately we went with a new construction which created a different experience compared to other home purchases. Caitlin easily explained what to expect and how the process would go and was proactive and available throughout the entire process. Other items to point out were that Caitlin has a high degree of attention to detail, both with respect to listings and documentation as well as in person when walking through houses/construction sites. Additionally, she has a deep roster of contacts that can assist in a range of matters that came up (inspections, financing, title, etc.)“
— Tom Dugan, 8/2/2021
We worked with Caitlin Kamerman from the Keri Shull team and overall the experience was excellent. We started with a somewhat targeted search of a townhome in Arlington. Caitlin was great at listening to what we were looking for, helping to focus the search and also present us with other options that we may not have considered. Ultimately we went with a new construction which created a different experience compared to other home purchases. Caitlin easily explained what to expect and how the process would go and was proactive and available throughout the entire process. Other items to point out were that Caitlin has a high degree of attention to detail, both with respect to listings and documentation as well as in person when walking through houses/construction sites. Additionally, she has a deep roster of contacts that can assist in a range of matters that came up (inspections, financing, title, etc.)
— TDinDc, 8/2/2021
"This review is for Caitlin Kamerman who is part of the Keri Shull team. Having tried to work with 2 other agents at different companies before meeting Caitlin, I was admittedly skeptical heading into our introductory call. That said, my fiancee and I cannot begin to articulate how happy we are that we decided to work with Caitlin to buy our first home, a townhome in Arlington, VA. She has so many qualities that we learned were incredibly important in a strong agent. Caitlin is a unique combination of diligent, knowledgeable, friendly, patient, responsive and direct. Upon meeting Caitlin, she got to know us and what we were looking for in our first home. She introduced us to how the broader Keri Shull team operates, set up parameters to get daily alerts on homes and agreed to tour a couple of houses & townhomes with us as a trial run to ensure we were a mutually good fit for each other. After the first few visits with Caitlin, we knew she was the right agent for us. She does her homework before every visit and was always prepared to answer our questions (and we had a lot of them). She responded to our emails, texts and calls very promptly. She also never pressured us to make an offer on a home that we weren't entirely convinced about (and we came close a couple times). When we did find the right home, Caitlin handled the negotiating process exceptionally. The property was listed on a Thursday (1 wk before Thanksgiving) and we visited on midday Saturday. We quickly knew we wanted to make an offer. That same day, she ran comps, directly guided us about what offer terms were needed to make a compelling offer (price & contingencies), helped us submit a complete offer, and scheduled a preinspection for 9 AM the next day (and the preinspector Steve was fantastic - much better than another preinspector we had worked with previously). She worked with the seller to respectfully make it clear we would not participate in a bidding war and was able to convince the seller's to make a decision before having an open house (in large part because of her negotiating style and because we came in with a clean, well-researched offer). She remained in communication with my fiancee and I the whole time and she helped us deal with our stress while the seller considered our offer. Our offer was ultimately accepted without any changes needed and we paid exactly what the comps suggested we should pay. Upon the property moving to being listed as contingent, Caitlin also recommended a fantastic title company and worked diligently with our lender to help us close on the property in <20 days, even with Thanksgiving landing smack in the middle of our closing process. On our move-in day she also surprised us with midday pizza and a huge basket of gifts that we're still enjoying almost 3 months after our closing date. Caitlin has also given us helpful recommendations for handymen and electricians and stayed in touch after our close. We can't wait to hang out with Caitlin once the pandemic ends because she's just that enjoyable to be around! Caitlin is a fantastic agent and we will recommend her to all of our friends who are looking to buy a home in the broader DMV area!"
— Neil Parikh, 3/1/2021
“Caitlin Kamerman at Keri Shull Team is the absolute best! We were incredibly lucky to have a realtor that was so thorough, transparent, available, and professional; as a veteran using the VA loan, Caitlin explained everything in a way that was so easy to understand as a first-time home buyer, from making the offer, to working with the lender, and establishing great rapport with the listing agent. She is upfront and helped us set expectations to find us the perfect property. Caitlin constantly kept us apprised of new listings as soon as they hit the market and worked with our busy schedules to ensure we didn’t miss any opportunities. In this area where properties go quick and competition is high, you’ll be grateful to have Caitlin by your side!“
— Eric W, 6/19/2021
"As first time home buyers, we were overwhelmed with where to start. Caitlin Kamerman's knowledge, experience, and responsiveness put us at ease from the beginning. Not only did she effectively guide us from searching to closing, but she made the process enjoyable! We realized very early on that Caitlin was passionate about finding the right home for us and would go to great lengths to do so (including some late nights!). She went above and beyond in doing research and leveraging her network to help us craft the perfect offer in a very competitive environment. She was very transparent and non-judgmental, so we felt comfortable asking her any question. We wholeheartedly recommend Caitlin and her team.”
— Jordon Y, 2/5/2021
“This is our second time working with Rachel Morrison at the Keri Shull team and it was an absolute pleasure. This time around we were both selling and buying a home, which was a new experience for us. Rachel was very knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through the different scenarios that might meet our needs. We felt confident and in good hands the entire time. On the selling side, Rachel and Kristie Link struck the perfect balance between allowing us take it slow and also keeping the process moving forward. They were both very responsive, worked around our schedules, and even ended up selling our house off-market with no hassle! She even negotiated a one-month free rent back to allow us more time to find our new home. It ended up being perfect timing! On the buying side, the competitiveness of the market made this a whole different experience for us than when we bought a home 3 years ago. Rachel seemed to effortlessly navigate our changing criteria and calm our anxieties. We love our new house and will definitely work with Rachel again in the future. We highly recommend both her and Kristie!“
"We worked with Libby Bish and Rafael Melo who are the dynamic duo at the Keri Shull team. They were fantastic to work with; we put them through the paces, visiting more than 40 properties over nearly 7 months (I know, we were a tough client), but they did so cheerfully, helpfully and professionally. Given we had so much time with them, we got to know them both as wonderful people, who were extremely knowledgeable about researching and finding the right home. Ultimately it worked and was a terrific experience. While we probably won't be buying another home soon, we will not hesitate recommending them (and the Keri Shull agency) to anyone who wants outstanding partners in their home search (or sale). Thank you Libby and Rafael!"
— Michael Connet, 9/9/2021
‘I am a property investor & have worked with many agents in the past. Rafael & Libby have been the best agents I’ve worked with so far and made the process as stress free and efficient as possible. They were attentive, responded to questions immediately & ran great open house! They also recommended an excellent staging company which I will use again. The property was sold on the first day it was listed & they had a buyer already lined up before we hit the market! Would definitely recommend working with this team for all your residential property needs!‘
— Alexandr Tolstoy, 9/2/2021
"We worked with the Keri Shull team this spring (during the craziest market!!!) and specifically Libby Bish and Rafael Melo helped us navigate this very intense market and find the perfect home for us! Their counsel throughout the process was fantastic, and we felt supported, informed and confident with them as our team. They're so knowledgable and also helped us with the in's and out's of what to do once we were under contract. We would recommend working with them to anyone (and already have!)."
— Meredith R, 6/22/2021
"Libby Bish and Rafael Melo were exceptional and I couldn't offer a stronger recommendation for any realtor I've ever worked with (and this is the 6th home I've purchased). We began our home search 6 months prior to needing a home and Libby coached us through the entire process. It is clear she understands the market and has a good sense for when the right home will become available. She did a superb job of listening to our needs and understanding exactly what we were looking for. She is unbelievably responsive. Often responding to our texts/emails after midnight, late on Fridays, or early on Sundays. She even picked my wife up from the airport when we flew in to see the house we were interested in. Libby drew up a brilliant contract and was able to make the sellers comfortable with our VA loan offer which is unheard of in a market this competitive. Once we got to the negotiating table, Libby deftly maneuvered to both make the seller’s agent comfortable while adjusting our offer in real time to outbid other offers. Libby has the personal and professional connections to make an ultra-competitive offer, to get the sellers to accept your offer, and to quickly and efficiently close on the home. Once the offer was accepted, she used her connections in the local area to help us make some minor improvements to the home as soon as we moved in. I sincerely doubt anyone could provide better service from start to finish in the home buying process than Libby Bish. She will absolutely be our agent the next time we look to move. 100% recommend!"
"Libby and Rafael were excellent—very knowledgeable of the market and ready to jump on any action items at any time of day. They started us from zero know-how and turned us into very happy home buyers in no time at all. Highly recommend if you're looking the DC area and want to have fun doing it"
— Lucas, 3/21/2021
"In summary, I absolutely don’t think we would have gotten our house if we had any realtor other than Rachel Morrison. We had been looking without urgency through most of 2020 and Rachel was patient with that. She was incredibly responsive throughout the process. Each time we went to see a house she had done pre-work and was able to describe the history of the house and interest from others to help us determine if it was the house for us, and how we would craft our offer. (I had no idea there could be so many strategies.) One day a house came up on MLS as “coming soon.” She sent it to us and quickly blocked off appointment time for the first viewing day, and thank goodness because it was fully booked for three days before even hitting the market. They canceled appointments and never did an open house by the second day. When we did visit, we knew was “thee” house. Rachel worked behind the scenes to advise us in putting forward our best competitive offer, (which included a non-advertised unless asked mandatory free rent back clause). She understood how anxious we were the days leading up to the decision and gave us regular updates. Her constant communication with the other realtor helped us get into the final negotiation round, and we were able to get the house for less than the highest offer. I just felt like Rachel was almost as personally invested as we were through this journey. If we had been with an agent less responsive, we would not have been able to see the house. Had we been with one not as proactive or experienced, we would not have gotten the house. Rachel then sold our previous house for 10% over asking, which was 12% over what we thought was the high end of what we could get, in just two days on the market. It was spring of 2021 so the market was really hot, but the Keri Shull team did an excellent job marketing and managing the offers coming in. I hope we don’t have to buy or sell again for a few decades, but when we do, hopefully Rachel will answer our call."
— Lindsey McQ, 9/23/2021
“Our first-time home buying experience with Rachel and Helena could not have gone better and we could not be happier with the home we purchased earlier this month. At the beginning of the process, Rachel walked us through each step and explained what was going to be expected of us. We really appreciated Rachel's responsiveness to our questions, which at times were elementary because it was our first home. We also appreciated Rachel's communication and how she set realistic expectations, especially in this competitive market. During our search, Rachel and Helena always made themselves available to show us homes and answer questions that only the other listing agents could know. When we finally found our dream home, we followed Rachel's strategy and it paid off because we got our home under asking. During our close Rachel and Helena were there to answer all of our questions and made sure that we were taken care of by the lender and title company. Even after our close, the responsiveness and concern for our well-being has not wavered. If this is your first or tenth home, I would recommend going with Rachel, Helena and the KS team. These folks are agents that genuinely care about their clients and will do whatever they can for them.“
— andrewschneider1, 8/16/2021
"Our first-time home buying experience with Rachel and Helena could not have gone better and we could not be happier with the home we purchased earlier this month. At the beginning of the process, Rachel walked us through each step and explained what was going to be expected of us. We really appreciated Rachel's responsiveness to our questions, which at times were elementary because it was our first home. We also appreciated Rachel's communication and how she set realistic expectations, especially in this competitive market. Throughout the process, Rachel and Helena always made themselves available to show us potential homes or answer questions that only the other listing agents could know. During our close Rachel and Helena were there to answer all of our questions and made sure that we were taken care of by the lender and title company. Even after our close, the responsiveness and concern for our well-being has not wavered. If this is your first or tenth home, I would recommend going with Rachel, Helena and the KS team. These folks are agents that genuinely care about their clients and will do whatever they can for them."
— Drew S, 8/16/2021
“Buying a new home in a competitive market can be insanely stressful, without the right real estate agent. The Keri Shull Team and my agent, Rachel Morrison, made it so easy and broke things down step by step from start to finish. Rachel’s clear communication and tireless efforts helped me close on a new house in less than 2 weeks. I’d recommend them to anyone who’s ready to buy or sell!“
— L. Kargher, 4/25/2021
“Buying a new home in a competitive market can be insanely stressful, without the right real estate agent. The Keri Shull Team and my agent, Rachel Morrison, made it so easy and broke things down step by step from start to finish. Rachel's clear communication and tireless efforts helped me close on a new house in less than 2 weeks. I'd recommend them to anyone who's ready to buy or sell!“
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Rachel Morrison on a transaction in Arlington. She was representing the sellers and I was representing the buyers. Rachel was friendly, professional and knowledgable from beginning to end! She helped make the experience enjoyable not only for her own clients, but for mine as well. Thank you Rachel for being a great example of what a Realtor should be! I look forward to working with you again in the future :)"
— Priya Nalli, 4/22/2021
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Rachel Morrison on a transaction in Arlington. She was representing the sellers and I was representing the buyers. Rachel was friendly, professional and knowledgable from beginning to end! She helped make the experience enjoyable not only for her own clients, but for mine as well. Thank you Rachel for being a great example of what a Realtor should be! I look forward to working with you again in the future“
“This is our second time working with Rachel Morrison at the Keri Shull team and it was an absolute pleasure. This time around we were both selling and buying a home, which was a new experience for us. Rachel was very knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through the different scenarios that might meet our needs. We felt confident and in good hands the entire time. On the selling side, Rachel and Kristie Link struck the perfect balance between allowing us take it slow and also keeping the process moving forward. They were both very responsive, worked around our schedules, and even ended up selling our house off-market with no hassle! She even negotiated a one-month free rent back to allow us more time to find our new home. It ended up being perfect timing! On the buying side, the competitiveness of the market made this a whole different experience for us than when we bought a home 3 years ago. Rachel seemed to effortlessly navigate our changing criteria and calm our anxieties. We love our new house and will definitely work with Rachel again in the future. We highly recommend both her and Kristie!“
“Rachel was an amazing resource and insightful agent. As first-time homebuyers, we were very unfamiliar with the process but in a crunch to find something at the right price. Rachel was patient, professional, and went out of her way to ensure that we understood what to expect AND did an excellent job negotiating on our behalf. She worked around our work schedules and kept in contact with the lender, title company, and seller throughout the entire process to make sure we were not missing anything. She is incredibly organized and always quick to respond or find an answer, which we greatly appreciated. A big THANK YOU to Rachel and her team for helping us get to the finish line! Highly recommended. Could not have done this without her expertise.“
— Caroline N, 2/17/2021
“Rachel was an amazing resource and insightful agent. As first-time homebuyers, we were very unfamiliar with the process but in a crunch to find something at the right price. Rachel was patient, professional, and went out of her way to ensure that we understood what to expect AND did an excellent job negotiating on our behalf. She worked around our work schedules and kept in contact with the lender, title company, and seller throughout the entire process to make sure we were not missing anything. She is incredibly organized and always quick to respond or find an answer, which we greatly appreciated. A big THANK YOU to Rachel and her team for helping us get to the finish line! Highly recommended. Could not have done this without her expertise.“
— Acnebors, 2/3/2021
“Charlie was a pleasure to work with! He made the process a breeze and had my back at every turn. His market knowledge and professionalism is a testament to the Keri Shull team and the top notch training they provide their agents.“
— Sara Frank, 7/29/2021
“Charlie Peavley is all around friendly in buying process, equipped with Keri Shull team’s business acumen and resourcefulness. He is very receptive to buyer’s needs and preferences while providing answers that buyers need for their questions in decision making. Knowing this, buyers can be assured to come out with no regrets and pleasantly surprised. The team provides an integrated support service, advising every step of the way. It is easy to see the success the team has been compiling, and counting.“
— user4296501, 2/12/2021
"I highly recommend JC as a realtor for buying houses. As first time home buyers, we were unsure of the process and wary of diving into a seller's market. JC was very accommodating with our needs and did everything he could to make the process transparent to us. A high level of trust was quickly established and we felt that JC was a great advocate for our interests. JC's competence and willingness to get things done helped us find hidden opportunities and smoothly navigate the home buying process"
— leosayger, 6/3/2021
“JC is simply the best! He found us our very first home in this crazy market. He is very professional, punctual, responsive, and knowledgeable. Also, he is very thoughtful and considerate with his clients. After few in-person meetings and showings of different types of homes, he quickly figured out what each of our family members wanted and needed in a home; and, he found us a perfect home that checks all the boxes. We had a very pleasant experience working with JC!“
— Jennifer Berenguer, 6/2/2021
“My family worked with JC Rodriguez to purchase our first home this May, and it was the best decision we made during the process. As first-time homebuyers, we were not sure where to start and how to navigate the competitive, seller's market. JC really spent the time to understand our needs and put our best interest at heart. He gave strategic advice tailored to our situation during the offer & negotiation process, and made us feel protected as clients at every stage of the process even after the sale. He is one of the most genuine and thoughtful people I've worked with. Trust is an extremely important factor during the home-buying experience, and I would 100% work with JC again and definitely recommend working with him.“
— zuser20160301065755182, 6/2/2021
“My husband and I feel very lucky to have had JC helping us buy our first home. JC is a very knowledgeable, professional, and personable agent. The process of buying a house can be overwhelming at times, especially as a first time buyer. JC was always very patient and educated us in the home buying process, offering all the information we needed. Every time we went to see a place, he made sure to give us all the relevant details, and would call the seller’s agent to get more information if necessary. Something we really appreciated is that he was never pushy, and we felt he always had our best interests in mind. If we ever need a real state agent in the future, JC will be the first person we’ll call“
— DanaySantos, 6/1/2021
“Our family worked with JC to buy a home in the area. He was very responsive and worked with us to understand what we were looking for in as well as our preferences in location. He did a fantastic job communicating with us and explaining every step of the way.“
— Seth Bridges, 2/6/2021
“I had the absolute best experience working with JC Rodriguez of the Keri Shull Team. JC went above and beyond and provided excellent guidance on purchasing my very first home, and he is the main reason why I am in my home today especially in this fast pace realty market of the entire DC metro area. I appreciate the attentiveness to detail and quick response time during the entire home buying journey. My family and I are beyond elated to be in our new home and JC provided us our Christmas miracle and got us into our house right in time for Christmas! JC and the Kerri Shull team service does not end on the closing date, the team reached out to me to ensure move in day is smooth and checked in with us after move in date!. I truly appreciate the personal touch they provide and I highly recommend selecting JC Rodriguez and the Kerri Shull Team!“
— jvarillas, 1/18/2021
“I met with Kyle Russell at Keri Shull over 3 years ago when I was looking to understand how to put myself in the best position to buy a house. Even though I told him I wouldn’t be buying for at least two years because I was in school (meaning he had almost no short-term incentive to meet with me) he immediately responded and took me seriously from the beginning. We set up a meeting, during which he gave me a full debriefing on the home buying process, gave me contacts for loan officers, and put me on a path to being able to buy a house later on down the line. After our initial meeting, Kyle routinely reached out to see how I was doing and was always there to answer questions as I got closer to being ready to buy. About two years later, I was ready to buy and Kyle was right on it. We found the perfect place through the listing search he set up, but I was concerned about winning it in a competitive market. But Kyle, and his new Partner Agent Paul, gave me great advice on how to make my offer competitive and it was eventually accepted! As far as agents go, Kyle and Paul were fantastic - they handled everything, weren't pushy, made sure I understood every tactic in offer writing, and overall were just very honest, communicative, and nice. Now I am a first time homeowner in DC and I would recommend them to anyone looking in the DC, VA, or MD areas to buy or sell!“
— Taylor M Stuart, 8/27/2021
“Had a great experience with Kyle Russell. He was crazy available, really personable, informative, and extremely helpful. He wasn't pushy at all and seemed to actually have our best interests in mind when searching for a house. I'd easily buy/sell with Kyle again in the future.“
— Kyle Walraed-Sullivan, 7/15/2021
“We met Kyle randomly at a short notice showing, and he seemed very knowledgeable and nice, we didn't have a Realtor at the time and he made a great impression along with his partner Agent Paul. We wanted to see the house another time after-words and even though it was Easter weekend, Kyle made himself available to make sure we felt comfortable with that house. We didn't end up winning that house but Kyle worked very hard very quickly to put us in a position to be competitive. After that Kyle and Paul were always available to show us any house we liked and proactively sent us options they thought we would like. They were never pushy, they listened to everything we wanted and adapted to our needs through the whole process. We found another house a few months after and this time Kyle made sure we won! After we went under contract Kyle made sure every step after he was on top of, and made sure it went smoothly all the way until closing. We couldn't be happier with how Kyle, Paul, and the Keri Shull Team treated us throughout this experience, and we would recommend anyone looking in the Arlington area give them a shot.“
— Emma Sinclair Glass, 6/18/2021
“Kyle Russell was awesome to work with looking for a house! My husband and I looked at houses for months and Kyle was patient and listened to our needs. We ended up submitting an offer on a house and after the inspection, we decided to back out and ended up completely pivoting our criteria. Kyle was so supportive the entire time. We landed on a place in Alexandria and Kyle helped us craft a competitive offer and we won! We have been in our house for 3 months now and love it so much. It’s great to have an agent who truly cares about his clients dining the right home for their life! I highly recommend Kyle. Oh and he is so responsive!!“
— Ashley Lounsbury, 4/5/2021
“Melinda outdid herself to find us THE prefect house during a time when inventory was extremely low. Her strategies set her apart from the other agents in such a competitive market. Melinda was able to get our house quickly and we paid less than we expected. What else can you ask for? Her communication and commitment to her clients are both exceptional. If you're having trouble finding the house of your dreams, you need to work with Melinda!“
— kennethnferro., 5/13/2021
“Melinda Solley and her team helped us navigate a competitive market, find a home that met our criteria, and put forward a winning offer, all in less than a month. We're happy in our new home, and highly recommend working with Melinda.“
— Nathan Hauke., 4/26/2021
“We loved working with Melinda. She took time to understand what we were looking for in a house. Melinda was incredibly responsive and very pleasant to work with. Once we found the house we wanted, she helped us write a winning offer in a very tough market. We are grateful for all her work and excellent advice!“
— Natasha H D, 3/1/2021
“We recently purchased our first home in Maryland with Rachel Toda acting as our real estate agent and we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation of the fabulous job she did with finding our dream home! Rachel was absolutely wonderful to work with. We changed our minds regarding what we would like to purchase several times and Rachel was incredibly patient and quick to accommodate to our needs. She explained the entire process to us in an easy to understand manner, was open and transparent from the start, thorough in her recommendations regarding what offer we should make and how we can win the bidding war in this crazy market! We had to travel from NYC to see houses and she would always be there for us to set up home viewings on a short notice! She really cared about our family finding the dream home and was never too busy to answer our questions – and we had many! on weekends, evenings and holidays as well. She helped us get set up with great financing and even connected us with a fabulous contractor to complete some updates on our new home. She made the process a breeze from start to finish. If ever purchase another home in the future, we would be sure to contact Rachel Toda again.“
— Boyana Grigorova, 9/19/2021
“Rachel Toda was amazing from start to finish. Being first time home buyers, she made the process extremely understandable and easy. In a sellers market like this, the process is a whirlwind, but Rachel navigated the waters like a true professional and got us our dream home! Thanks Rachel!“
— Luke Brandle, 8/17/2021
“I had the distinct pleasure of having Rachel Toda with the Keri Shull Team as my agent. Rachel is absolutely the best! With Rachel's assistance I was able to find my new dream home in less than 1 month. Our first offer on the home was accepted, beating out 2 other competing offers. From our initial phone call and all the way through the closing process, Rachel created a personalized approach that made me feel like I was her only client. Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and has exceptional communication skills. She kept me well informed throughout the entire home buying process and was very responsive to any questions that I had along the way. I simply couldn't have asked for a better partner in my in my home buying experience than Rachel. She's simply fantastic!“
— lmcclintock443, 5/27/2021
"My wife and I would not be homeowners if it weren't for Rachel Toda, a buyer success agent for the Keri Shull Team. Before we met Rachel, we felt overwhelmed by the competitive Northern Virginia real estate market. Rachel tamed it for us. She took the time to learn the details of what we wanted in a home and then seemingly channeled our thoughts to find the perfect condo for us. As first-time homebuyers, we had a litany of questions. Rachel answered each one of them promptly, thoroughly and cheerfully. Her upbeat personality and can-do attitude made it a pleasure to work with her. You will not find a better partner to help you make one of the most important decisions and transactions of your life. Like"
“Rachel Toda is an amazing agent. She quells all anxiety and really helps clients get the home they love. She made the process easy and exciting--because of her infectious personality. She is eager and always ready to help make the process seamless.“
— Nikki T, 2/5/2021
“This review will be long, so if you up for the reading and learning about the fantastic job Rachel Toda did for me as she can do for you, then keep on reading, if not, then rest assure that Rachel Toda is a fantastic realtor. I met Rachel Toda early in the year (2021) when I was starting the process of buying a house. We met near the Catholic University where she was working on selling a property. I approached her and asked her for information about the place. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about questions that I had. I loved her positive and friendly attitude. She asked, without any pressured, if I want to sit down with her for a coffee and discuss the potential to work with her. She was very professional during the conversation, and my journey began. Throughout the process, Rachel provided guidance on look fors regarding the properties such as location, finishes, value of the property, etc. She also created a personal portal which allowed me to view houses on the market that matched my interest. We went to several open houses and visited other houses all around the DMV area. She had a whole team to work with from title, loan, inspection, and professional builders. She remained in communication whenever there was a property that match my interest. Later in the year, we were able to find a house and without hesitation, Rachel once again walked me through the process to make an offer, and I finally got the house. Rachel was as excited or even more than I was that we finally have gotten an offer accepted. She also helped me get credits from the seller so I could complete repairs. When I was done, Rachel continued to check on me and ensure that the moved to the new house was smooth. She also sold my property in record time. She provided input on improvements that my property needed, created a well thought out market strategy and provided a fair market value using market data. Overall, I would rate Rachel Toda’s services 10/10. If I were to summarize my experience with Rachel, it would be caring, knowledgeable, passionate and has your best interest at hand. I hope that you will utilize her services. She has been a great realtor for me, and I am certain that she will do a great job for you. She always says, “I love my job and love helping people to move into their dream houses,” and I can attest to that.”
— John Pennie, 1/4/2022
“Dennis Furey and his associate Kristie Link provided great support for us throughout what turned out to be a fairly nuanced and complicated sales process. While there were a lot of zigs and zags (including a pandemic!) we ended up getting the deal closed and they were able to provide solid advice at each step of the way. Ours was a very specific, customized home and the Keri Shull team did a very good job of marketing the property and getting the word out about out unique property.”
-Scott Sellick, 9/29/20
