Testimonials

"I have been buying/selling homes through Realtors® for over 30 years across the country. In all that time, I have never quite experienced the challenging market conditions I encountered when buying in Northern Virginia in 2021. Anybody who has made a purchase in this area recently or is currently in the market knows what I mean. To complicate ma..."

"I have been buying/selling homes through Realtors® for over 30 years across the country. In all that time, I have never quite experienced the challenging market conditions I encountered when buying in Northern Virginia in 2021. Anybody who has made a purchase in this area recently or is currently in the market knows what I mean. To complicate matters, I was an out-of-state home buyer with a very short window. Jennifer came recommended to me, and if it had not been for her, I would have likely been forced out of the market temporarily (very short window mentioned above) and into renters’ status until I had the time to reenter the market. Jennifer spent some initial time with me, understanding exactly what my housing needs were. Once she had a working knowledge of what I was looking for, she immediately (within hours) added me to a searchable database that provided frequent updates. Throughout the entire process, Jennifer promptly responded to every single email or inquiry I made – every one. Homes I expressed an interest in were sometimes selling before I could even set up a virtual tour with Jennifer. I was becoming a bit discouraged. Finally, late on a Friday afternoon, I identified a property in Loudoun County that checked all the boxes for me. I emailed Jennifer with the information. Within 10 minutes, I received a call from Jennifer, who informed me that she was heading up to the property to try and get in to show me. (She did all this on her own before we even spoke by phone) She started the 20-30 minute commute without an appointment. On the way, Jennifer contacted the selling agent and secured a viewing for that afternoon. Jennifer also filmed portions of the commute, gave me traffic information, and shared local amenities in the area - amazing. Jennifer’s gamble at heading out without an appointment paid off nicely. Jennifer and I were able to conduct that detailed virtual tour that afternoon. I asked her to make an offer, and before 10:00 pm that Friday, the buyer had their offer. The timing here was critical since the very next day, this property was scheduled for an open house. Had Jennifer not been as aggressive as she had been with this process, the open house undoubtedly would have brought in more offers that would have competed directly with mine. Regarding the offer itself, it was drafted masterfully. There were provisions in that offer that ensured my offer was not only accepted but remained relevant in the face of other offers. My offer was accepted, and we closed recently. Jennifer’s impressive knowledge of market conditions, savvy negotiating skills, and relentless pursuit of results were what won the day for me. However, there was another side of Jennifer that I found equally impressive. I often felt that I was her only client. She was personable, pleasant to work with, and always positive. The process was conducted with a classy personal touch that delivered a phenomenal professional result. Thank you, Jennifer."

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— Vaughn E.

"Jennifer helped us sell our house in McLean and also purchase a condo in S. Arlington. I can't say enough about how excellent and professional she was throughout the process. It goes without saying that you are getting more than you are paying for with her, given her past experience as a lawyer and business experience, which goes beyond of that ..."

"Jennifer helped us sell our house in McLean and also purchase a condo in S. Arlington. I can't say enough about how excellent and professional she was throughout the process. It goes without saying that you are getting more than you are paying for with her, given her past experience as a lawyer and business experience, which goes beyond of that of most real estate agents. In addition, Jennifer was incredibly responsive, and her instincts about pricing and negotiation strategy were spot on, allowing me to win a competitive bidding situation on the condo (but still not pay too much). Unlike with some other agents, we never felt like Jen's advice was tainted by any kind of personal interest, and we were confident that her advice was always designed solely to help us achieve our goals. We had not been involved in a real estate transaction for many years and did not realize all of the complexities involved. Jennifer laid everything out for us in an easily understandable way and regularly anticipated our questions. Whenever we did have questions (yes, many and constant), she quickly and patiently responded with the information we needed. She also worked around our busy schedules and individualized communication needs, making herself available wherever, whenever, and however we needed. On a number of occasions, she went above and beyond, running over to the house on short notice to take care of something we forgot prior to a showing and holding our hands with things like moving, maintenance, etc., even after the transactions were finished. We did not realize how much interaction we would actually have with our real estate agent, but learned that it is daily and extensive for potentially months at a time. You really need someone who is friendly and adaptable as well as shrewd from a business perspective. Jennifer is that person, and I highly recommend her."

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— Seller

"We were fortunate enough to meet Jennifer because she showed us a home that we wanted to see. When we walked through the house, Jennifer asked for feedback, so she could help us determine our next steps. Afterward, we decided that the house wasn't a good fit for our needs, but we were on a very tight timeline because we were still living in Cali..."

"We were fortunate enough to meet Jennifer because she showed us a home that we wanted to see. When we walked through the house, Jennifer asked for feedback, so she could help us determine our next steps. Afterward, we decided that the house wasn't a good fit for our needs, but we were on a very tight timeline because we were still living in California and moving to Virginia within a few weeks, so she went out of her way to help us for the rest of the day. We visited a few other homes with her that day and completed an application on one when we were done. Jennifer helped us through the entire process of the application. She also called the other agent and asked a few questions while we were completing the application. Upon completion, she negotiated a lower price. While the application was in process, we had numerous questions about the property. The process was lengthy, but she followed up on every single question and found answers for us. Before closing, Jennifer walked through the house for us because we were still in transit with our home. She spoke with the owner about a few issues and strongly advocated for changes, which were made. While these were cosmetic, we appreciated the extra effort. Ensuring the walkthrough, she advocated for us and identified items that needed to be changed that we hadn't noticed. In the end, she was able to have all the changes made for our benefit. Our next move will be in a year, which is when we plan to buy a home in the same area., and we plan to utilize Jennifer from day one. Her advocacy skills, negotiating skills, and follow-through are top-notch. I strongly recommend her and have no reservations about doing so."

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— Lynn & Robert

"Jennifer Jo is a consummate professional who from start to finish makes the home buying experience a positive and uplifting experience. From our first meeting at an open house to the final closing on our new home, her quiet confidence and her considerable expertise in the home buying process resulted in a very pleasurable experience, with virtua..."

"Jennifer Jo is a consummate professional who from start to finish makes the home buying experience a positive and uplifting experience. From our first meeting at an open house to the final closing on our new home, her quiet confidence and her considerable expertise in the home buying process resulted in a very pleasurable experience, with virtually no bumps along the way. She applied her knowledge and experience to provide excellent guidance which not only demonstrated her considerable professional abilities but which also gave us the confidence to realize our housing dreams. Her knowledge of real estate was evident during the bidding process, in which she demonstrated a keen professional's grasp of the seller's strengths and weaknesses, and where she confidently negotiated a significant discount from the seller's opening price. Her foresight during that phase of the purchase was instrumental in making the deal a success. We got our home, and at a price well below the initial asking price, as well below the appraised value. Moreover, by the end of the process, Jennifer Jo was also our friend. Her support for our endeavor was complete and sincere and she has become more than a real estate agent, but a trusted confidant. We value our good luck in having met her in the first place, and we would use her impressive talents again if we were ever inclined to move in the future. She is highly recommended."

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— Seller

"As part of our home search, we interviewed three Realtors® to help us. Jennifer stood out in the interviews for her enthusiasm and energy. That assessment was on the mark before we'd even notified her that she was our choice she went to work for us. Throughout our search, Jennifer enthusiastically helped us frame our search criteria, cheerfully ..."

"As part of our home search, we interviewed three Realtors® to help us. Jennifer stood out in the interviews for her enthusiasm and energy. That assessment was on the mark before we'd even notified her that she was our choice she went to work for us. Throughout our search, Jennifer enthusiastically helped us frame our search criteria, cheerfully led us through each potential home, and shared her candid feedback whenever we asked for it. Jennifer's prior work as an attorney informs the way she works as a Realtor® and how she thinks, though she was always careful to direct us to a Legal professional when what we needed was legal advice. In all our time working with Jennifer she was honest, compassionate, and trustworthy. When we started our search the market was in its winter lull, but as we considered our options we saw it heat up, with a shortage of inventory in our target area. Jennifer helped us navigate, and made sure when we saw a home listed that fit our spec that we were ready to pounce. Pounce we did, only to be delighted as Jennifer helped us navigate several issues during the 19 business days that led to a drama-free close. Throughout those days Jennifer demonstrated her resourcefulness and kept us calm and our eyes on the prize. n nWe heartily recommend Jennifer to our friends and family, and would to you as well."

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— Buyer & Seller

"Jennifer helped us buy our first home in the highly competitive Washington DC metro area. For first-time homebuyers who knew nothing of the process, Jennifer helped us to understand the important differences between buying a condo, townhome, or single-family. She also walked us through the VA Loan mechanics, the steps to making an offer, and the..."

"Jennifer helped us buy our first home in the highly competitive Washington DC metro area. For first-time homebuyers who knew nothing of the process, Jennifer helped us to understand the important differences between buying a condo, townhome, or single-family. She also walked us through the VA Loan mechanics, the steps to making an offer, and the closing process and expected timeline. We never felt pressured into making any decisions by Jen, and she would always point out aspects (positive and negative) of properties that we hadn't considered. We saw 45+ properties in the neighborhoods we thought we'd end up in. However, the home we ended up buying was in a neighborhood Jennifer recommended we see, and it was new construction property. Jennifer explained the differences in buying a new construction home versus the other two properties we had considered. Jennifer was always responsive by email, text, phone and connected us with all the right people along the buying process. I am also so glad that we had Jennifer coordinate all of the parties involved in our closing process so we could remain on schedule. We couldn’t be happier with our new home and I will pass along her contact information to anyone I know in search of a great Realtor®."

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— Steve