Valerie's Testimonials

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Michael Williams, formerly of Washington, DC
Ms. Blake made my experience so easy. I felt she always had my interest at heart. She is a credit to her profession.
Larissa Spruill, Springfield, VA
Valerie was awesome!
Susan Orth, formerly of Washington, DC
I am a stressor and worrywart to the nth degree but Valerie made the whole experience so easy for me – even though I was out of town for the entire process!
Mark Sleith, Washington, DC
"I had the pleasure of working with Valerie, Jennifer and their team when I recently sold my Adams Morgan condo and purchased a house in the neighborhood of Woodridge in Washington, DC. When Valerie and I first met, she explained that she works very hard to make sure her clients will never refer to her as "That darn REALTOR® who..." as in "...who botched my closing" or "...who will never set foot in my house again." Sorry, Valerie, but you are indeed "That darn REALTOR® who..." except the ending isn't quite what you expected. Valerie and Jennifer absolutely are those REALTORS® who...

...succeeded in securing a contract on my condo for $50,000 over asking price
...flawlessly coordinated a house inspection, termite inspection, contractor review and roofing quote with only a couple of instantaneous phone calls and minimal notice
...negotiated a laundry list of repair items on the house I purchased in a market where buying property 'as-is' is the norm
...finessed real estate nuances that I had never imagined even existed
...kept me sane throughout the entire process.

Valerie and Jennifer worked magic on my transactions and I can (and do) recommend them to anyone even considering dipping their toe into the pool of real estate piranhas."

The Millers, Silver Spring, MD
“We were first time home buyers and completely in the dark as to the entire process. Valerie was very helpful in seeking out places that we described as desirable. She kept in constant communication with us via email and telephone, which eased a lot of tension we had over buying our first home together, and then walked us through every step with patience. We are married now and have lived in our townhouse for a year. We couldn't be happier. We love our neighborhood and its location/people and will definitely return to Valerie once children come into the picture for our first single family home!”
Michael & Karen Souryal, Arlington, VA
“Being first-time home buyers, what we appreciated most was that Valerie took the time during a hot market to educate us and guide us through the entire home buying process. She pours herself into her work, always energetic, always creative, always thinking and offering tips and help. She was professional and thorough from our initial meeting to the closing day, and beyond. For us first-timers, she made a seemingly daunting and complex process go smoothly and easily.”
Scott Whittier, Paradigm Mortgage Services
“I have been working with Valerie for over a year as one of her Loan Officers.  When she takes on a client she stays involved from beginning to end.  She is very good in communicating with the client and the Loan Officer throughout the entire home buying process.  There are many bumps in the road when it comes to the process of finding a home, getting a mortgage and closing the purchase loan and Valerie is on top of it the whole way.  You need an agent who will not only get out and compete for you on purchasing a home, but also one that can stay upbeat and make the experience enjoyable.  Valerie is top of the line when it comes to representing buyers in this very competitive marketplace.”
Shangrila Willy, Washington, DC
“I found Valerie through one of those random twists of fate, but after having heard the same "I wish I could recommend my REALTOR® to you, but I hate him/her with the burning fire of a thousand suns" from everyone I talked to who had recently bought a house, I can only call it serendipity. Valerie's extensive knowledge of a market gone wild made her a much-needed ally. In addition, she was more than willing to talk to me, a first-time homebuyer, frankly and at length about what to expect as well as the trends and quirks of the real estate market. Most importantly, she was able to work in a complex quadrangle with me, my father in Texas, and my father's schedule. She was efficient, thorough, and always had a ready sense of humor about the whole thing. I can't imagine having made it through this process without her!”
Amanda Huber, formerly of Washington, DC
I found Valerie online when moving from NC to DC, selecting her from the 5 agents I interviewed via email. My instincts served me well! She found me a better place than I'd thought I'd find and helped me sell it a few years later for much more than I dreamed I'd get. Her knowledge of the DC real estate system saved me money, time, and hassle. Her advocacy on my behalf never faltered and she's fun! Working with Valerie was a 100% positive experience.
Ken Williams, The Wholesale Wizard, Investor
“As a real estate speaker on the national circuit, my travel schedule prohibits my attending to the everyday task of finding new business deals back home in DC. As such, I've limited my attention and interactions to merely a few callers presenting potential deals my way, especially since most don't understand my criteria as an investor/speculator. You Valerie, happen to be one of the people I look forward to hearing from. I thank you and look forward to many more opportunities from you."
Lynda Myers, Takoma Park, MD
“I was relocating to DC from Chicago and knew nothing about the area except a town or two in Maryland that I thought I might like to live in. Time was short. Valerie was great about corresponding via email and fax, which was my preference since I am Deaf. She willingly set up an interpreter and we did a whirlwind tour of 23 houses in 24 hours. Made a bid that night and she paged me on the plane to say we'd won the house. What more can you ask for?”
Karl & Mary Erikson, formerly of Alexandria, VA
“Valerie is an excellent listener who takes the information given and makes sure the homes she shows meet the needs of her clients. We highly recommend her talents and skills to anyone who is looking for their first home or their dream home. Valerie is outgoing, confident and honestly enjoys her profession. This shows in her commitment to excellence, her honesty and her integrity.”
Rick Layman, formerly of Washington, DC
“I just want to thank you for all your hard work toward such a small sale. Your support and experience made the entire process a pleasure. You also put up with my ignorance and my emotions...no one should have to tolerate that, for any amount of money. Thanks for all the support.”