“We would probably still be renting a dingy apartment and not gotten to the next stage of our lives if it was not for Jennifer. Jennifer was not the first realtor we had sought to represent us but from the very beginning it was apparent she was different from the rest. As first time homebuyers we had done a lot of research on the home buying process and looked at many different types of homes. We thought we knew what we knew the neighborhoods and understood the home buying process, finding a realtor was merely an afterthought for us. We couldn’t have been more wrong. Jennifer helped us through the process in ways we couldn’t have imagined. She seemed to know every neighborhood and have the inside-word on every building in the area. She understood what unique features we were looking for and found us tons of units worth considering. Ironically, it was the unit we did not feel was worth viewing Jennifer convinced us to visit that we ended up purchasing. From her understanding of what we wanted she knew she would be doing us a disservice by letting us convince ourselves we did not want to see that unit, and now we’ve moved into it and love it!

“As if Jennifer was not helpful enough during our search she went way above and beyond in the actual purchase process. She was incredibly creative and found angles in the negotiation we would have never considered. She is incredibly savvy and saved us many thousands of dollars in the purchase price by understanding what was truly important to both buyer and seller. Communication was always smooth, timely, and reliable. We were on a tight closing deadline and never once did I fear we would not be able to make it with Jennifer running the show.

“It was an absolute pleasure being represented by Jennifer, she made the process easy and fun from the beginning. She understands how emotional people can be about their home purchase and was invaluable in helping us through it. Jennifer was great and I can’t wait to buy my next home so we can work with her again.”

– Philip and Samira

“When I started working with Jennifer to buy a new condo we discussed the key things that were important to me such as location, price and building management. During the process of looking for a new home, I was somewhat overwhelmed by the volume of properties that fit my general requirements. Jennifer was invaluable in guiding me through the process and helping me sift through the listings until we found the one that I really wanted to buy. With Jennifer’s help, I bought the condo that I most wanted without sacrificing location, price or sound building management. Had it not been for Jennifer’s knowledge of the buying process and her experience with my specific criteria, I don’t think I would have found such a great place to live with such ease. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone who is looking to buy a new condo/home in the DC metro area; it was a pleasure working with her.”

– Ameen

“Working with Jennifer was a pleasure. She gave us valuable advice on how to decorate and present our apartment, did a wonderful job at marketing and advertising, and sold our co-op in just days while similar properties stayed on the market for a longer period. Jennifer had invaluable resources and good relationships with everyone around town. She was professional, responsive and knew exactly what she was doing. We are so thankful that we used her to sell our property, and we would use her again in a second.”

– Bethel

“I feel lucky to have been referred to Jennifer. Certainly, the sale of my apartment would not have gone so smoothly, nor been so lucrative, without her. She helped me find resources to finish my kitchen renovation, and gave me great advice about pricing the unit. The marketing materials she put together were top-notch. In my opinion, Jennifer’s professional savvy and attention to detail separate her from the majority of realtors in DC. Throughout the entire process, I always felt like she had my best interests in mind, and that I was in capable hands. I would enthusiastically recommend her to my friends, and I will not make my next real estate transaction without her.”

– Dave

“This was the second time around for me buying a house and Jennifer definitely made a huge difference. Jennifer is more than a realtor; she really cares for you and will not put pressure on you to buy a property if she is not fully convinced it is the best option for you. Her style is fresh, no-nonsense and very professional.

“When my husband and I bought our current property, we were about to walk out of the deal 5 minutes before signing the offer because we saw something in the house we didn’t see before. It was a difficult moment. My husband and I spent almost an hour evaluating the pros and cons and couldn’t reach a decision. Jennifer was there letting us decide and at no time did we felt pressure from her to make a decision. On the contrary, she kept telling us, think it through, this is a big investment, you need to love this place because you are going to live in it. Then she helped us see the many pros that the house had in comparison with other houses in the market and her input was critical to our final decision. In the end, we bought the house and we are very happy with it. We can see now how right she was!

“Also, as part of the same transaction, Jennifer helped us sell our condo and that as well was a terrific experience. She timely advised us on several things, starting from how to rearrange our house to be more presentable for potential buyers to how to price it right. She was constantly calling us with input and extra advice which made the process smoother and made us feel very comfortable. We could relax because we knew we were in good hands. In the end, our property sold in just seven days. We received three offers and we sold the property for more than our listing price.

“After all this, I’m still in contact with Jennifer and I consider her my friend. I feel very lucky that I found her in this market full of pushy real estate agents.”

– Mariana

“To enumerate the various complications that occurred when buying my house would take forever. Suffice it to say that in spite of an incredibly difficult seller, several delays in signing, including flood damage on our new house and attempts to avoid repairs, Jennifer persisted. Not only did we get our new house, in a wonderful neighborhood, we got our repairs done and the cost of our house was considerably lowered.

“Jennifer is an honest and caring realtor who goes beyond her obligations to get her clients a fair deal.”

– Carol

“I would not be in my wonderful house today were it not for Jennifer’s help and commitment. When I first met Jennifer, I had already been through several realtors – unsuccessfully. She was the first one to actually understand what I wanted and to present nice houses that were within my budget. When we finally found the house, she made sure that everything was submitted quickly and correctly, and luckily, my contract was accepted! Unfortunately, that was only the beginning of a long process. We had to deal with so many issues surrounding the seller and the seller’s realtor, yet Jennifer always kept my spirits up and made sure that everything was done to ensure I got what I needed. She was totally in my corner, and even helped me quite a bit after closing.

“Being a first-time homebuyer with a limited budget, it can be hard to get what you want and need in the DC area, but Jennifer made time for me and was always cheerful and helpful. I now consider her a friend and would gladly recommend her services to any of my friends looking for homes. I really can’t say enough nice things about her and how she has helped me out. Jennifer is a great real estate agent and a great person. I recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful place to live.”

– Lauren

“I immediately felt comfortable with Jennifer as my agent, much more so than I did with other agents who had been helping me review properties. Her frankness and honest concern for landing a place that encompassed all of the things I was looking for in my first home purchase was completely legitimate. I didn’t feel as if I was being sold down the river; rather, she wanted to make sure I got bang for my buck, premeditated my purchase, let go of properties that weren’t a good fit for me, and won the final bid. There is a lot of time spent with your agent and you want to feel at ease and connected somehow – the size of the investment you’re about to make is very serious, and you want to know your agent is a good person. Jennifer revealed goodness at the onset.

“In addition to helping me buy a home, Jennifer gave me countless helpful hints in fixing up the condo the way I wanted. The extra time and effort she spent ’clueing me in’ as a new homeowner was not only unnecessary, but extremely useful and settling for a single woman with no homeowner experience. I am so pleased at how easy the process was from beginning to end because of a first-rate agent.”

– Lisa

“Jennifer is one of the most competent and effective people I’ve ever met. If you want a house, she’ll be sure to find one that meets your needs, satisfies your aesthetics and fits your financial parameters. And once you’ve hired her, you can sit back and rest assured that she is working for you around the clock: constantly looking for new listings; checking out places on her own; really focusing on your needs and demands.

“With other agents, we found ourselves looking up listings on the web, combing the papers on the weekends, talking to people in the neighborhoods we liked — all in order to supplement the information we were receiving from our agents. We just never felt that we were getting all of the information available or that the other agents were working diligently and doggedly on our quest. Once we hired Jennifer, however, we finally stopped moonlighting and felt confident that she was pursuing our dream, day and night, 24/7. Jennifer’s style exactly matched our expectations. When she’s working for you, it feels as though your pursuit is her sole raison d’être and no rock will go unturned until she has found you a home. Also, although successful, Jennifer doesn’t seem to juggle a lot of clients at one time nor does she rush you into making a decision. So, you feel as though you have her complete, undivided attention, but without any pressure to close a deal.

“Before working with Jennifer, we had been looking for a house for about 3 years, had gone through two agents, and felt like we were sitting on the sidelines as we watched friends buy, prices soar, and either couldn’t find a home we liked that met our price and geographic requirements or became demoralized as we lost bids to other buyers. Searching for a home became this arduous and disdainful task that created a great deal of tension in our relationship. Within a week or two of hiring Jennifer, however, we were able to find a home in the neighborhood we wanted and at a price we could afford. Now, we’re not saying that Jennifer is a miracle worker, sometimes all of the necessary pieces just fall into place at the right moment, but she did understand immediately what we were looking for, gave us good advice, and devoted herself to our mission as if it were her own.

“Finally, after we bought our home and Jennifer received her commission, she still helped us work out a number of financial arrangements with our bank, made numerous phone calls on our behalf, and continues to offer us invaluable financial advice as we pursue a small renovation.

“With her financial savvy and competence, Jennifer is a rising star. We tease her about becoming the next Charles E. Smith. So catch her while you can.”

– Leo

“Jennifer is the one whom you can entrust in all your real estate matters, from buying to investing. When using a realtor, it is important to find someone who can ’feel’ your personal preferences and budget constraints, and can provide insightful feedback and constructive recommendations. I provided Jennifer my wish list, and in less than a month, I am a homeowner in Washington DC. I am not a first time home buyer, and I can tell you that her feedback reflected her knowledge of this market and her recommendations revealed the extent of her effort... the journalist in her. Moreover, her sincerity does not stop. She not only ’wheels and deals’ until a ratified contract is in the best interest of her client, but also attends to details of the processes that lead up to the closing and thereafter.

“As a homeowner and investor, I highly recommend her. Whether this is your first time buying or investing, Jennifer can act accordingly and diligently, and your wish can come true quickly and under budget. As a matter of fact, Jennifer kept an eye out for me after my first purchase, and she just found me an ideal investment property. Thanks again, Jennifer.”

– Blanche