Eli Tucker

8/27/23Paul Lambert

Google Review

Eli and his team were outstanding. Their professionalism gave us confidence in their abilities from the very beginning. We has so many questions and they answered patiently and thoroughly. They also took the time to understand out needs, talk us through every step, and ensure we were best positioned to get the best possible outcome on our house sale. We absolutely recommend him.

8/13/23K K

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Eli and his team did a fabulous job with the sale of my condo in Clarendon in July 2023. From the first contact, to answering my numerous questions, helping my tenant, and completing the sale, Eli remained professional and communicative. If I'm ever buying in the area again, I'll be sure to use his services! Thanks again for the help!

4/5/23Andrew Wilkins

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Jean and Eli were exceptional guides as we navigated the homebuying process for the first time. Their thoughtful explanations of every step of the house hunt and attention to details as we toured properties were invaluable - we can't recommend them enough to help you find and buy your new home.

We particularly appreciated their explanation of the different elements (good and bad!) of the homes we viewed and their pursuit of answers and solutions regarding the home we chose as we moved to close. Lastly, particularly as people who were new to all of this, being able to really trust that we were being looked out for during the negotiation process was helpful and reassuring. Eli and Jean looked into everything for us and helped us feel confident that we were considering all necessary information and making a great decision.

This process was so much easier with Jean and Eli in our corner - thanks so much for your help in helping us find and buy our perfect, first home.

3/31/23Dana Cormack

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Jean Ropp at the Eli Residential Group was the best! Jean was truly the best partner in both securing our dream home and selling our current home. She was incredibly organized and made a typically challenging process very smooth and easy. In buying our new home, she gave us a really smart strategy in getting it quickly at the right price. In selling our old home, she knew exactly what needed to be done to sell and had the right network of trusted local vendors to make it happen. She set the right price and sold it for over asking! Cannot recommend Jean enough!

2/16/23Anne & Keith Byerly

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Eli helped us tremendously with a challenging situation. We are relocating from the Central Coast of CA to Northern VA, and he helped every step of the way with finding a lot, recommending a building, and navigating through a closing with a very difficult seller. I recommend him highly.

10/19/22Hannah Sargent

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Jean was an absolute dream to work with! She’s very attentive and focused on the big picture but also all the little details. She was so patient when it came to all the questions and explanations making sure we knew exactly what we were doing. Even if she didn’t know the answer right off the bat she was quick to reach out to someone who knew and get back to us as soon as she knew! She always had a thought out game plan before any meetings and showings and that helped us all to stay organized, on time, and informed. I also had to bring my little guy with me every time and though it’s not part of her job she helped with him, interacted with him and made him part of the experience as well. Lastly, although Jean is very outgoing, patient, and kind, she knows how to do the dirty work and get down to business when it’s necessary! 10/10 would recommend her to anyone!

8/25/22Karen Reich

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I cannot recommend Eli and his team enough. They helped us get our house ready to sell, put us in contact with professionals to take on tasks we lacked skill to do ourselves, and gave us excellent advice regarding the selling strategy of our house. With their help, we sold our house at the price we wanted and when we wanted. He and his team, especially Tonya, are not only superior real estate professionals but also thoughtful, friendly, and kind making them very easy to work with.

7/18/22Rebecca O

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We had the pleasure of working with Jean to purchase our home in Fairfax, VA. During an extremely competitive housing market, Jean was an incredible resource for a first time home buyer. She took the time to answer all of our questions, jumped at the opportunity to see houses with us and built relationships that ultimately helped land us our dream home using a VA loan. Not only is she a fantastic realtor, but she is a wonderful person. Our family cannot say enough good things about Jean!

6/30/22Samantha Branning

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Working with Jean to buy my first home was an amazing overall experience! From our first meeting, she took the time to really get to know what I was looking for and made sure to find properties that fit exactly what I needed. She answered all questions I had with ease so that I felt prepared and comfortable in each step of the process. She went above and beyond with her knowledge of each property, professionalism, and timeliness in answering questions. When it came down to put an offer in, she made it her top priority to communicate with the seller and myself. During the offer writing process,she shared all the options and played each scenario out so I felt confident in what I was doing. Because of her hard work and commitment I was able to buy the perfect condo! I would highly recommend working with Jean on buying a home, she is an amazing person to work with!

3/25/22Neil Kapadia

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Eli Tucker is a consummate professional and a VERY valuable ally in the real estate market. Before taking on a client, he makes sure that he truly understands his clients needs, desires, and budgets and has a HARD and UPFRONT conversation regarding if he can be of service or not. Once he signs on, he ensures that he maintains all of the buyer's parameters, including budget. He's a consummate professional regardless if you are purchasing an existing home or building a new home. His communication style is impeccable and he is always reachable in real-time.

I would 100% recommend Eli and his RLAH team. They are professionals and allies in the confusing world of real estate. He and his team are always on your side.

2/20/22Ben Johnson

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Eli and his team are incredible at their profession! We were looking for someone who understood our balance between investment and “home.” Eli was the exact balance we wanted and needed! He walked us through a very crazy market and was patient from the very beginning. I truly appreciate his upfront meeting to discuss the process and expectations, as well as his professional demeanor. There are tons of real estate professionals out there; Eli and his team take the time and effort to meet the true definition of “processional.”

Not to mention, we got a great deal in a very difficult market…Eli also continues to offer insights and investment ideas when we ask.

Thank you Eli and Tonya!

2/2/22John Seal

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Having gone through both a prolonged sale and then purchase of two condos with Eli, he was terrific. Provided good advice, patience, and advocacy for me as seller and then buyer. And his associates were also very helpful. Highly recommend!

2/2/22Chris Sheng

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Eli and Tonya made the entire process easy. They work with phenomenal vendors and contractors to get my house in order quickly and on-schedule. He provided great insights on value-add opportunities that didn't break the bank. I was able to trust Eli with his recommendations and am happy to have done so.

2/2/22K Bergh

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Cannot say enough good things about working with Eli (and Tonya). Our search was long and complicated and the housing market was insane through the pandemic. Eli did an amazing job navigating us through it, from purchasing our home to selling our condo. He did a fantastic job handling the small details getting the condo ready for sale and finding properties that would suit us. As we were working out our bids, he gave great advice, and we came to truly appreciate his opinions. Absolutely the best, would recommend him to anyone.

2/2/22Nicholas Colabucci

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As a multiple homeowner with experience working with several other real estate agents, the sales experience and customer service that Eli provides is top notch and unparalleled. Eli was able to help me find the perfect home (new build townhouse) and was instrumental throughout an otherwise stressful process. Not only was he able to identify the home, his meticulous ability to move the process along while proactively spotting/resolving problems was paramount in diffusing multiple issues with my builder throughout a very delayed construction process through the delivery of the home. If you are looking for a professional who will deliver excellence from start to finish, I highly recommend Eli Tucker. I have already referred Eli to multiple friends and colleagues and will be working with him for all future home purchases.

1/30/22Kiah Johnson

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Jean Thomae was such a joy to work with when I recently purchased my condo. She made what could have been an overwhelming first time buying experience into a simple and fun one instead! Jean is so knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsive, and genuine. She was the right advisor to help me find my perfect home. I’m excited to work with her again in the future!

10/10/21Ron Tschippert

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Jean Thomae represented me recently in the sale of my home and the purchase of a new condo. Thanks to Jean, both transactions were completed on time and without any issues. She was an exemplary agent in promptly responding to questions and keeping me informed at each step in the process to closing. I don’t think anyone could have done a better job for me and I would not hesitate to recommend her as either a buyer’s or seller’s agent.

6/12/21Alice Kitterman

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We met Eli Tucker of RLAH realty in 2018 when he was showing a property. I distinctly recall him being knowledgeable not only about the home, but the immediate neighborhood and the state of the housing market with respect to the recent announcement of Amazon HQ2. I signed up for his monthly newsletter, was ever-impressed with his analyses of the market data on a granular as well as a gross level, and how he applied the data to his conclusions about market trends. His enthusiasm in understanding these factors is readily apparent in his desire to share these insights.

We listed our house for sale with Eli and his team. Our property was atypical for our neighborhood, so finding comps was not easy. He brought in his stager, who quickly made recommendations on improving our home, but he always deferred to our decisions on what to ultimately execute. Eli also has a vast network of professionals to draw upon for home repairs, cleaning, movers, etc, and while quick to provide references, he never pushed them on us.

Eli took an analytical approach to determining a list price, and then applied his knowledge and experience to suggest a second, “more risky” list price.

He brought in an associate, Tonya, who was also quick in her assessments and clear about communicating them, whether they were in line or not with Eli’s opinions. But the final decisions were always ours.

We signed off on the riskier strategy and it paid off. We got viable offers the day we listed, and didn’t need to hold a single Open House.

Through several hiccups with closing (due to the buyer), Eli addressed them immediately, each time providing sound, beneficial, and comforting advice. Eli instilled so much confidence in us that we “stopped paying attention,” leaving the remainder of the process in his hands.

I was sad to say good-bye to Eli and Tonya once we closed. Buying and selling a home is incredibly stressful, and though I never want to do either again, I’ll have no hesitation in knowing who to call in future. It’s wonderful to have been represented by someone so smart, professional yet personal, and clearly 100% an advocate for you.

5/25/21Erin Barker

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My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jean to purchase our first home in Herndon VA, and we could not have picked a better or more knowledgeable realtor! Jean made the homebuying experience super easy and smooth even in this crazy market and during a pandemic. As a military family, Jean was able to guide us through the VA loan program and communicate to us all of our options. After searching and touring many homes, and finally finding our perfect place, Jean kept us informed of every important date and deadline throughout the buying process. If you are looking for a patient, responsive, and friendly realtor, who goes above and beyond to ensure you get the home of your dreams, we 100% recommend working with Jean!

5/7/21John Brian McCarthy

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I had a fantastic experience working with Jean at the Eli Residential Group. I came to her looking to rent a place, and I had a lot of constraints that were going to make the process difficult. Jean asked smart questions and gave me advice right off the bat to build a search profile, and worked with me to set up tours of attractive properties and then narrow the profile based on what I thought of them.

As we found places I liked, Jean reached out to the owners and their agents to get a sense of whether I should apply - were they really okay with cats and self-employed people (or even self-employed cats)? Her ability to negotiate on my behalf was critical to finding a new place to live, and she was able to convince a reluctant owner to take a deal that worked out for everyone.

Jean will work hard for you to find you the right home. In a couple years, when I'm ready to stop renting and buy a place, my first and only call will be to her and Eli Residential, because I know I can trust them to work for me.

4/27/21Samantha Beck

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Jean Thomae is an amazing full service agent and made selling our condo a breeze! She was extremely responsive to our questions, offered sound advice on the current market and connected us with local experts for minor renovations and staging. We were able to move on with our lives in our new home while Jean handled repairs and prep to get the condo on the market. The work Jean helped us with in preparation for sale resulted in multiple offers OVER ASK within 12 hours of going on the market. We couldn't be happier with the final sale price and the expertise Jean provided throughout the sales process.

4/14/21John Barbian

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I worked with Eli to sell my condo in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington. He made the process as smooth as possible from start to finish. He visited the property, performed an extensive and expert market analysis and was patient with me through the long discussions about what work to do (and more importantly, what work not to do) before selling the property. His suggested asking price squared up exactly with what I had hoped for. I had an accepted offer after the first weekend the property was on the market. He and his team were always responsive and made me feel like a truly valued customer from the first day to the last. I had been dreading the process to sell the property and worried about how complex it would be (all the more so as I work overseas); my worries were misplaced. I'd recommend Eli and his team without reservation.

3/12/21Diana Chicas

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I recently moved from Illinois to Virginia. I asked Jean to help me find a townhouse around my new job at Alexandria hospital, but I had very limited time and I was still in IL. Jean was so patient, thorough and would always respond no matter the time. She truly went above and beyond her job as a realtor. Jean is actually one of the best realtors that I've met, and I've bought 2 houses in IL and Florida, and helped my family with purchases of their, so I've met a few. She's caring and kind, yet extremely professional and helpful. I would recommend her to anyone and I will continue to use her as my realtor.

3/2/21Grant Earnest

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We had a great experience working with Eli. He’s very responsive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable about the northern Virginia real estate market. Eli patiently found us the right home at the right price, and thoughtfully walked us through bidding and negotiating strategies. He also has a great list of contacts in the housing market (lenders, movers, property managers, etc.) that we’ve taken full advantage of. His colleague Jean Thomae also did a great job for us in finding renters for our old condo, which was critical to making the overall deal happen. We’ll definitely turn to Eli and his team next time we need real estate advice.

12/9/20Morgan Ratner

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We cannot recommend Eli highly enough. He was committed, responsive, and insightful--everything you could want in a realtor. First, committed: He actively followed up with every potential buyer who toured our home, seeking to gauge their interest, allay any concerns, and solicit feedback. Second, responsive: He was quick to answer every email and phone call, and made us feel like treasured clients. Third, insightful: He gave prescient, data-driven advice and approached tricky questions from all angles. We would happily use Eli's services again.

12/8/20Brian Kempf

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Eli is one of the best realtors in the area!

11/5/20Kim Presland

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We used Eli Residential Group to find and purchase our dream home. Brian Wyatt was professional, kind, knowledgeable and a joy to work with. We loved spending Sundays with him looking at houses and are so grateful for his expertise in helping us buy our forever home in a competitive market. We can’t recommend Brian and Eli highly enough!

10/11/20Alexandra Goodnight

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My husband and I worked with Eli in early 2020 to both buy and sell, and could not have been happier with his service. Eli is personable, professional, accessible, and his knowledge of the Arlington, VA market (where we sold and bought) in particular was apparent at every turn. He was always ready with trends, projections, insights, and whatever assessment criteria we could think up to ask for. He took great care to educate us along the way and answer any questions we had about the process - whether they were borne out of necessity or just because we were interested! And Eli doesn't just check the 'to do list' boxes - he thinks creatively and outside the box, and gave us a variety of bidding strategies and options to consider with each unique listing opportunity - one of which helped us seal the deal on our new home. It was clear to us that Eli enjoys what he does every day, and we cannot thank him enough to making our buying & selling process as painless and as smooth as it was.

8/13/20Sallie Drumheller

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My husband and I worked with Brian Wyatt to purchase our home and recommend him highly. Despite the competitive northern VA area, market uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and being first-time home buyers, Brian facilitated a seamless experience. He guided us through many decisions with an ability to balance his professional insight with a deep understanding of our personal goals. Both Brian and Eli were communicative and informative throughout the entire process so that we felt comfortable and assured from our first meeting to final walk-through. We without a doubt recommend Brian and will work with him in the future (though not before many happy years in our new home).

5/28/20Kathryn Accame (Katie)

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We recently purchased our first home with the help of Eli Tucker. Eli was always one step ahead, sent us listings that fit our needs/budget perfectly, and answered our barrage of questions no matter the time of day. He was professional, knowledgable, and totally dedicated to getting us the best deal possible. We are so thrilled with our home, and the stress-free process was due to Eli’s great work. We will confidently recommend him to everyone we know. Thank you again!!!

5/28/20Claudio Cobian

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We just bought our first home with Eli and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. Eli met with us and gave us realistic expectations and went through the entire home buying timeline and made sure we were completely comfortable. Every time I have had an issue, question, or just needed more information Eli has been quick to respond and was always able to get me what I need or point me in the right direction. We have already recommended him to people and will continue to do so. And if we ever are in the market for a sale or purchase in the future we are definitely going to go with Eli!

5/6/20Jake Frischknecht

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Eli helped us navigate the process as first time home buyers and he was the right choice. He deserves 6 stars out of five because he went above and beyond in every way. He has the integrity and drive to really do a good job for his clients and put their interests first.

He was incredibly responsive, detailed, and thorough. He was delighted to answer my never ending questions with data and experience. He taught us about the market and helpful strategies to put together a successful offer. He was clearly ready to be patient with us as we were prepared to take our time and find the best fit. He took us to several homes just to get a flavor for the market and our tastes.

When we finally found a home we wanted, he helped us put together an appealing offer for the sellers, but that had good value for us. When a spoiler offer showed up and almost took the home away, Eli really stepped up to the plate with great negotiation tactics and a fantastic outcome late at night-- he negotiated an assurance that the sellers would accept our offer if we made a small tweak. Eli was kind and thoughtful. I highly recommend his services.

4/13/20Andrew Glass

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Eli came recommended to us and I can't stress enough the incredible job he did with us during the purchase of our first home. As first time homeowners, my wife and I were leery of the high costs associated with NOVA and knew we would be dependent upon a good realtor helping us to narrow our search criteria and really find the best deal for us. Eli patiently walked us through the entire process, from finding a good lender to navigating the myriad of open houses and ensured that we were comfortable each step of the way. He has an innate sense of value within the area and his negotiation skills helped us land, quite honestly, a dream home for us at a price I had come close to giving up on as feasible. I couldn't be happier the job that he did and I would HIGHLY recommend the Eli Residential Group to anyone searching for a realtor in the area.

2/29/20Noah Segal

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My wife and I decided to use Eli after reading his blog post on buying real estate using a VA loan in the DMV area. Less then two months later, we closed on the home of our dreams. Eli learned our style, zeroed in with a couple of choices, and proposed bidding strategies that would win our first home. He has an incredible sense of trends and neighborhoods, and we loved his data-driven approach. Eli was responsive and served as a mentor, teaching us the ins and outs as first time home buyers. I could not recommend Eli more, especially for inexperienced home buyers.

12/10/19Melissa Hernandez

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Eli has been an invaluable resource for my home renting and buying. I first met Eli when I was renting and stopped by an open house to see if the seller would elect to rent to us. Eli, without any promise of us using him in the future or even any income, looked up similar units in the building we liked and coordinated with owners to see if they would rent. To think that he would give us that level of attention with (likely) nothing in return let me know he was different. He went behind the scenes to make things work for us. When it finally came time to buy, Eli was the only realtor we wanted to work with. Despite our low buying power and even lower inventory in the places we were looking, he has been awesome at giving us realistic advice, predicting outcomes, and guiding us through the process. We got lucky our first and only offer was accepted, but we know that if we had to ride out the buying process we were in good hands with Eli. He treated us with utmost professionalism, courtesy, and attention. I recommend him to everyone I know!

8/26/19Daniel Loboda

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Eli is fantastic to work with. Through my experience, three traits are vital when you work with a realtor, and Eli demonstrated them all throughout our search.

1) Local market knowledge – Eli has an outstanding grasp on the DMV area and can speak to existing and developing communities across the region. You can tell right away that he has years of firsthand experience, but his ability to pull multiple data points from third party sources really sets him apart and makes you feel confident as a buyer.
2) Negotiation Skills – Tied into his knowledge of the area, Eli went into each opportunity with an agreed upon plan to make sure we would have a favorable outcome. In a competitive market, Eli did a great job in helping understand where a new property was priced in relation to the market. He also helped us set boundaries early on in negotiations, so we never made an emotional decision to overreach during the rash nature of trying to buy in the area.
3) Responsiveness / Communication - Incredibly easy to get a hold of, and an effective communicator. In person, call, text, or email it was always an easy conversation.

I would recommend Eli to both brand new buyers, and those with experience.

7/28/19Michael Srnka

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Judson's professionalism and sharp insight into the northern Virginia and surrounding markets made buying a house almost effortless. He worked hard, covered every angle and advocated on my behalf, and stayed in communication at all times. Even the occasional late night email and phone calls were not a problem to him. On top of that, he is one of the nicest, friendliest people that I have met. There could be no better agent.

6/24/19Samir Mian

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Eli and his team were fantastic! As a single, first-time home buyer I am extremely happy and fortunate to have worked with Eli throughout the process. From our first meeting till closing, Eli was a patient, great advisor who stayed with me every step of the way – even through various starts/stops in the process. He’s very knowledgeable about the Northern VA and DC markets, stays on top of trends and is more than happy to make additional connections if he doesn’t have an answer. He is extremely responsive via text, calls or email. More importantly he’s very considerate of your wishes and works to make sure you are confident and comfortable with any decision or choice you make along the way. Eli is on top of his game! I will recommend him to colleagues and friends if/when asked.

Also, while I had limited interactions with him, his teammate Judson was great and super helpful at various showings.

6/6/19Marlee Raber Proukou

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Eli was amazing to work with! He found our dream house and was super helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. Even after we closed, he continued to help us find resources to help us with our move. He made the whole process super easy and enjoyable!

5/26/19Malia

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Eli helped my husband and I find our first home in Northern Virginia. His expertise in the area and it’s fast paced market was so helpful. He took the time to really learn what we were looking for and the budget that was comfortable for us. We ended up looking at 4 houses and closing in less than two months! Eli made the process smooth and not stressful at all. Thank you, Eli!

5/22/19Fred V

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Hire Eli now! We had a fantastic experience and highly recommend Eli for both selling and buying property in Arlington. In our case, we concluded this entire process while living overseas and were able to sell our condo with no gap in tenancy, closed on a new single-family home, and had the new place tenant-occupied until the week before we returned. Our only role in this process was clearly communicating our objectives; Eli did all the work and made it happen.

Eli is very sharp and knowledgeable of the local market, we relied heavily on his advice and market insights as we watched the market and prepared to sell our condo and purchase a single-family home. Eli remained engaged and highly responsive throughout the entire 12-month process, always responding to any inquiry within a few hours and following through on every action item we discussed.

We experienced some last-minute drama at closing when the title company discovered an obscure defect in our deed. Eli’s local knowledge, contacts, and professionalism were critical for saving the deals. Eli refused to take no for an answer when all the title companies and lawyers said there was no way to fix the deed without resorting to a lengthy legal process that would have taken six months or more. Relying on his strong network of contacts at local title companies, lawyers, and property developers, Eli identified an alternative legal solution that allowed us to complete both deals on schedule and close on our new home. Can’t recommend Eli more highly.

4/16/19Wesley Weeks

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My wife and I had a perfect experience working with Eli and Brian to buy our first home, and we cannot recommend them more highly. Not only were they knowledgeable and responsive, but they really put their clients first. The entire process was seamless.

3/27/19Michael Lewan

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Eli and his team were fantastic to work with on my recent condo sale. From our very first exploratory meeting to signing the papers, Eli was a trusted advisor who was with me every step of the way. He nailed the price point, the market, the timing, and every little detail to maximize the sale price.

His team, notably Judson, were also very professional to work with and helped get me on (and off) the market in days. If you are selling (or buying) in and around Arlington, go with Eli.

2/19/19Aakanksha Khullar

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Judson Simpson made the home buying experience as simple and organized as possible. He answered every email, phone call, and text promptly and addressed all my concerns with a positive attitude. He was very patient and kept in mind all the specs I was looking for in my condo search.

Judson was very knowledgable and if he was unable to address an issue, would enthusiastically go out of his way to find the correct answer. Judson gained my full trust by reviewing every document with me to ensure I was making an informed decision. He made the process stress free by creating timelines and checking in to make sure I met all the contractual deadlines. Even after closing, he continues to check in and assist me with my questions.

It was an absolute pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him to my family and friends!

1/25/19Ami Patel

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We can't recommend Eli & his team enough! From start to finish, he was always responsive and available at all times. He was willing to work around our work schedules and on short notices without complaint. He gave sound advice, and looked out for our interests - even for things we hadn't thought of. He really took the time to make sure we understood the market and were comfortable with other recent comparable sales before making our decision. Even after we found the perfect home, he has been instrumental in making our move-in as painless as possible. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor!

1/15/19Greg Lennon

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Had an absolutely amazing experience with Brian at Eli Residential Group. He went above and beyond to help us on a very tight time frame, and was always responsive and honest every step of the way! Highly recommend both Brian and the Eli group as a whole!!

12/16/18Michele Hong

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Eli helped us purchase our first home, and we cannot recommend him more highly. We really appreciated all the ways in which he guided us toward finding the right home, through having an initial meeting with us to get a sense of what we needed, doing multiple property tours with us, prompting us to consider certain important questions, and all the while observing what we were drawn to or disliked. He has an intrinsic sense of what his clients are looking for and was able to identify home attributes we wanted but may not have realized. He communicates promptly (even during personal commitments!) and clearly, breaking everything down for us in ways that we could understand and making the seemingly overwhelming process of buying a home a walk in the park. Moreover, his knowledge of the local real estate picture and of the specific houses we toured was excellent and really helped us make the right decisions for our family. We are thrilled with the home he helped us find and will be eager to seek out his expertise again next time we move.

12/10/18Laurie B

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Working with Eli was fantastic. He started with an extensive overview of the process so that we felt as comfortable with the terminology and components as he is. From there he was quick to set up tours of homes we were interested in and listen to our detailed feedback about what we did and didn't want in a property. On tours of the houses he was so knowledgable about the value of the systems, newness of windows and roof, etc. We were confident that the home was in good shape even before inspection.
The biggest benefit of Eli was how well he knew the area we were buying in and making sure we had a competitive offer without giving up the security we needed in the contract process. We won our bid over other offers and closed smoothly. He was in touch through out the process and quick to answer any questions we have. When we're ready to upgrade in 5-10 years he'll be our first call!

12/7/18Bansri Desai

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Very seamless process from across the country- I never once had to travel to my property because Eli and his team took care of everything from advising me on what repairs to make, to recommendations on contractors and pricing the property pretty competitively to sell in . just over a month of listing the property! I highly recommend working with Eli if you want someone that is professional, honest, and knowledgeable about the industry! Thank you so much for everything you and your team did for us!

7/23/18Molly Klinefelter

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We worked with Eli and his team with the purchase of our first home in Shaw, and they were great to work with—answering our million and one questions, digging into research in order to help us make an educated decision, and being supportive of the decisions we made. Eli and team were extremely helpful but not pushy, giving us the tools and knowledge we needed to feel confident in such a big financial decision. We'd recommend Eli and team to any first-time home-buyers in the area. We're extremely happy with our first home and can't wait to move in!

6/29/18Rachel MacElhenney

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Eli and Brian were amazing! They worked well together as a team and helped us every step of the way in our home buying experience. They're both very personable and easy to work with. Once we found the home we wanted to purchase, they made it so easy and advised us at every juncture. Eli responded to emails at all hours and was always available if we had any questions or concerns. My husband and I recommend them to any one we know buying a home. You can't go wrong!

5/31/18Mainak Bardhan

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We sold our unit in Arlington with Eli after being referred to him by our previous agent who has relocated. Eli and his team were amazing as we were in a tight spot with a not helpful HOA and then wanting to get some work done on the property, plus we had moved across the country so could not be there in person to oversee anything. Eli, personally, oversaw most of the renovations and work we did and we leveraged a lot of his contacts to for the work, balanced a combo of renovating the house plus keeping costs low. When we received an offer (~30 days) Eli gave us his advice and professional opinion which was very helpful given we were out of the DMV for a few years. In the end, we got a very strong offer and went with it.

Thank you Eli and your team for a great experience, we will definitely be calling if we have future needs in the DMV!

5/10/18Lauren Rabb

Google Review

Our experience working with Eli completely exceeded our expectations. We knew we wanted a realtor who was extremely knowledgeable about the Arlington/Falls Church/Vienna/Fairfax area, so when a DC-based realtor told us Eli would be perfect for us, we set up a meeting with him.

From his first email back to us, we could tell he was on top of things. He is extremely responsive via call, text and email, which goes a long way in real estate when you need to sometimes make quick decisions. He also was very understanding when we told him we didn’t expect to buy anything for 18 months or so and wanted to really take our time with this process (spoiler: the perfect house came up about a month into our search and we couldn’t say no!).

During our first meeting Eli walked us through the steps of buying a home. We were vaguely familiar with the process but he made sure to not rush and allowed us to ask as many questions as we needed in order to understand everything. He also took notes and asked a lot of questions about what features we were looking for in a home and what factors we were more flexible on, and then followed up by sending us 20 or so active listings to look over. We chose a few to visit with him the following weekend, and during these visits Eli sat back and took note of our opinions to get a sense of what we liked.

Over the next few weeks we would send him Zillow listings and he would provide expert insight about why a certain house might still be on the market, how these listings compared to other recent sales, and so on. He would also share new listings with us. When we ended up finding our dream home in Dunn Loring just a few weeks later, we had to strike quickly with a reasonable offer and Eli was able to facilitate writing up the offer in just a few hours, getting it sent over to the seller, and letting us know later that night that it was accepted! He then put us in contact with several lenders who were all great to work with, which made the closing process even smoother. He even used an online checklist app to keep track of what tasks we had to complete before our closing date. For detail-oriented people like ourselves, that was a dream come true!

Since then he has given us recommendations for an electrician, handyman, and a general contractor which have all turned out to be great vendors. We’re actually kind of bummed our home-buying process was much shorter than expected, because we really enjoyed working with Eli!

2/3/18Andres Garrido

Google Review

I bought my first home through Eli and Brian. Couldn't be happier with the results. I never felt lost during the whole process as they explained everything from start to finish. From the first consultation all the way to closing, they insured a smooth transition through the whole thing. Any questions or concerns were also addressed immediately too. If you're like me, a first time buyer, I strongly recommend Eli Residential Group to help find your home.