Doug Richards

10/28/21Gaston Soler

Google Review

My wife and I were first time home buyers with busy careers and a newborn, so the prospect of house hunting in an insanely competitive market was not particularly appealing. To add to our general apprehension, we don't do well with high pressure sales tactics, had limited knowledge of what neighborhoods to look at and are fairly risk averse. I contacted Doug because I saw he had represented the sellers in a home we had considered putting an offer in on (before we got serious about buying a home) and figured he could help us find a home in the same development. He immediately responded to my cold email and took the time to listen to our wants/must haves. Rather than showing us every property under the sun in order to get a quick sale, he gave us a couple of houses that met our exact criteria and were coming to market in a couple of weeks. We loved one house and Doug managed to get us in before it went to market. We were able to put in bids before the house hit the market and Doug did a great job negotiating, but we ultimately lost out on the house (another offer came in for $100k above our offer). Doug helped us expand our search and gave us great feedback on houses that initially piqued our interest, and in hindsight, his feedback was invaluable because he pointed out issues that I had overlooked and that would have had a big impact on my enjoyment of the house (i.e. a house with backyard on a steep slope (not great for the little one), a house on a relatively busy street). Due to Doug’s expertise and honest feedback, we ultimately only visited two houses - the one we lost to a higher bidder and the one we bought, which was perfect given our busy schedules. The house we bought is in a neighborhood that we had not considered due to lack of local knowledge, but that is the perfect place to raise our family. The house was impeccable and we put in an offer and had it accepted (at asking price) within 3 hours of viewing it. The whole house buying experience was the exact opposite of what I had imagined/expected it would be (an endless procession of house viewings followed by high pressure sales tactics to put in a bid and then increase your offering price or lose the house). Instead, it was efficient, targeted and respectful. I would highly recommend Doug to anyone who is serious about finding the perfect house with the least amount of headaches. He is an excellent communicator, negotiator and agent. But more importantly, he's a genuinely good person who treats you like a partner in a transaction and puts everything he has into getting you the best outcome.

9/30/21AA Studios

Google Review

OK, so you sitting there wondering which realtor to pick. You reading reviews after reviews and still cant make up your mind. You wonder "who is the best realtor money can buy?". I'm here to help make that decision a little easier. We have used many realtors in the past and always felt like they were somehow not working for us but had their own best interest at the center of their strategy. So we found ourselves in a similar position. Wondering who we can trust to sell our home in Vienna, Virginia. A close friend of ours suggested that we interview Doug Richards. From our first interaction we knew we had ourselves a winner. Words I remember was this "I work for you and only you". He was true to those words. We had a complicated sale and not once did I see Doug flinch and try an make us do something we did not want to do. He was always available. Day and night. I called him hundreds of times and he always answered my calls and replied to my messages. In the end we got what we were looking for only because of Doug. He is an honest man, dedicated husband and father of two girls. He is invested into the community and part of us. We now call the Richards family friends and some of the people we are going to miss the most. So, again, if you were wondering who to pick. Stop looking. You found him! Best of luck with your sale whoever you are who took the time to read this post.

4/20/21ryan mroz

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Doug and his team are excellent. He worked with us to get our house on the market quickly and effectively with multiple requested scheduled move ups on our (seller) end. He was always responsive to our needs and provides an excellent level or customer service with a clear knowledge of the latest market trends. Doug really knows his stuff, and it showed in our listing and home selling experience. Highly recommended for a knowledgeable and straightforward approach to the home selling process.

4/16/21Kimberly Person

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My wife, Kim, and I are so appreciative for the outstanding service we received from Doug Richards in getting our home sold here in Alexandria, Virginia. We couldn’t have asked or hoped for any better outcome when we started the process. Doug Richards is absolutely the best here in DC. His composed professionalism made our transition as stress-free as possible. He kept us constantly aware of what was happening throughout the entire process. We absolutely recommend Doug to anyone who has any real estate needs . . . you cannot do any better anywhere!

10/14/20Tracy Swensson

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Doug Richards far exceeded our expectations and I honestly don’t know how we would have managed such a successful move (selling of our current home and purchase of our new one) in Vienna, VA without his guidance. Very quickly he became our go-to trusted advisor on how to stage, negotiate, and finalize both transactions even amid pandemic related challenges like social distancing, slower than normal bank processing times, and overall uncertainty of the market. We’ve now used Doug for three real estate deals this year and I am confident he’ll be part of all of our future ones as well. If you want someone you can trust to be honest and have your best long-term interest in mind, please call Doug. You will not regret it.

8/31/20Patricia Collins Weedon

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Doug sold our house in Ashburn, VA within 72 hours, achieving well above asking price with competitive bids. He moved fast, he provided solid recommendations to have the house ready for sale. He is assertive and extremely focused. We could not have selected a better realtor! Would definitely use him again.

7/27/20Chris Stewart

Google Review

We recently hired Doug to sell our townhome in located Potomac Yard, Alexandria. His in depth knowledge of the community and the marketplace, he was able sell our home quickly. Doug helped us navigate the market even during the pandemic and made sure that all potential buyers, inspectors, agents, etc were mindful of our health and well being. This was something that was very important to us. If you’re needing an agent that is highly communicative, keen to solve problems quickly and really knows the DC/Northern VA marketplace, Doug is your agent!

4/20/20Laura F.

Google Review

We can't say enough great things about Doug, and the care and attention he gave us when we put our house on the market. We had an incredible experience working with Doug - from advising us on the state of the market, to helping us find the right time to put our property on the market and recommending steps to take to prepare the property best for sale, to flawlessly executing on our open houses, and then finally getting us through to sale, he was terrific. Doug is always available, always responsive and truly values his clients and the real estate experience for them. We highly recommend him, and would work with him again in a minute!

3/23/20Laura Terrell

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I had an incredible experience working with Doug - from advising us on the state of the market, to helping us find the right time to put our property on the market and recommending steps to take to prepare the property best for sale, to flawlessly executing on our open houses, and then finally getting us through to sale, he was terrific. Doug is always available, always responsive and truly values his clients and the real estate experience for them. We highly recommend him, and would work with him again in a minute!

1/6/20Rob Fisher

Google Review

Doug was extremely professional, very diligent about follow up with me and potential purchasers, and was always available for me. I was very impressed with the work he did up front prior to pricing my home and how hard he worked to get my house sold. I would use him again if the opportunity presented itself.

7/8/19Liz McKearin

Google Review

From the moment we met Doug, we knew we wanted him to be our realtor. Doug was recommended to us by a friend who had worked with him multiple times and has had many of her friends work with him as well. We interviewed four other agents and Doug stood out the most by far!

Doug has all the qualities you need in a realtor. He is punctual, thorough, receptive and honest. He made the process of buying a house so much easier and less stressful.

We always felt as though he had our best interests in mind. He recognized and appreciated our needs very early on in the process and was able to guide us as well as support us through the difficulties of a competitive market.

Doug also was able to recommend multiple other resources including financial, title, etc. This streamlined the process and gave us an edge in the market.

Doug is also friendly and communicates well with other agents and sellers. This is extremely important, especially when we were up against so many other buyers. He can be persuasive and efficient without being overbearing or pushy like many other agents we have met.

On a personal note, Doug was someone we could also talk and laugh with. It wasn't always just "business." He is a family man and he understands the importance of relationships and the appropriate work-life balance and we appreciated that.

We look forward to keeping in touch with Doug as we settle into our new home and when it comes time to buy again, we look forward to working with him again!

5/10/19Davina Friedmann

Google Review

There’s a certain peacefulness that comes with knowing that you have someone who is looking out for your interests, checks in with you regularly, responds to your requests, and helps reassure you when you go off the path of your checklist. That’s why I was so happy that I selected Doug Richards as my real estate agent. He has an overall great demeanor, is easy to work with, not at all the pushy type, and willing to assist you every step of the way. I’ve worked with Doug on three house-related transactions now, two buying and one selling, and couldn’t have been luckier to have worked with him. He definitely has your back when it comes to ensuring that the home-buying and selling experience is satisfying and successful. I highly recommend him as a real estate agent!

4/24/19Cameron Cosby

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Doug Richards did a tremendous job for my wife and I recently when we purchased a home in DC. Doug is professional, responsive, highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of buying and selling homes, and is an absolute delight to work with. My wife and I used Doug five years ago when we purchased a home in Alexandria, VA. He exceeded our expectations both times. We would highly recommend Doug Richards for all of your real estate needs.

3/5/19Joseph Mahaley

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As a lawyer and former real estate broker, I enjoyed working with Doug. Simply put, I was very impressed at every stage.
He's a consummate real estate professional, and a great person to work with; always immediately accessible and completely focused on his client's interests.
Doug's also a great negotiator, guiding me through the very quick sale of my house (within a week) and the the purchase of my new house. His skills saved me tens of thousands of dollars on each transaction.
I would give Doug my highest recommendation.