Ellen McRae

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I was introduced to Dave roughly 3 years ago when I began looking to buy I home. I knew instantly he was the man for the job. As a first time single buyer, the real estate world was extremely intimidating. Dave took me under his wing and showed me the ropes, he encouraged me to go to open houses and at first I wasn't ready to buy. Dave respected that and didn't rush me into anything. I came back to him in Spring 2022 ready to buy and Dave was always there ready to show me a home. It didn't seem to matter what day or time, if I wanted to see a home that he found, we were walking through it within a day. Overall, Dave found me a FANTASTIC home that fit both my needs and my budget. Moreover, he had me set up with a great mortgage broker and together they got me in the home with a quick close just before the significant interest rate hikes. If it weren't for Dave, I wouldn't be writing this in my Home of over two years. If it weren't for Dave, I likely wouldn't have a home at all. Overall, Dave Hagigh cares about his clients and is willing to put in the work to get you the results that you need. Thanks Dave , I couldn't have done it without you.

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My husband and I were looking for a house to rent and/or buy in Northern Virginia, to be able to spend time closer to family. Dave set up appointments quickly for my husband, and was persistent in his search, but not overbearing. He was responsive and followed-up on the properties we were most interested in. Most importantly, Dave understood what we were looking for, worked within those parameters and with our timing, and, ultimately, we found a place that exceeded our expectations.

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Dave Hagig was highly communicative throughout our home-buying process. He promptly answered calls and emails, keeping us informed about every development. His ability to clearly explain complex contract details was particularly helpful. I appreciated his personalized approach. He took the time to understand our preferences and lifestyle, evident when he found a home in a 55 plus home close to church and shopping matching our wish list, which we eventually purchased. His efficiency was remarkable. He expedited the paperwork and coordinated viewings effectively, leading to a quick purchase. I appreciate his professionalism. He was always on time for appointments and provided reliable advice. His reliability was crucial during the closing stages, ensuring a smooth final transaction. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend Dave Hagig. His dedication to our satisfaction was evident in how he went out of his way to accommodate our viewing schedules and provided honest advice on property values. Since 1980, I have purchased homes five times in four different states and sold homes four times and I find Dave is the best buyers agent I have worked with during that time.

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Ellen was amazing to work with. Always answered our calls and kept us updated with anything that was going on. She was great at only showing us houses that would work for us and were in our budget. It was a tough market and Ellen helped us make the best purchase at the best price. She also sold our house in less than a day and got a rent back needed to allow us to buy a new home.

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Ellen and Dave helped us recover from a difficult situation with the sale of our home. Their regular and close contact were comforting. They developed a novel marketing plan. They gave sound advice as we navigated the market. They have great experience and expertise in the Falls Church City market. I would recommend them to folks looking to sell or buy in Falls Church City.

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This is the second time Dave represented me in a real estate transaction. As always, quick, efficient, and extremely responsive. He was quick to answer any questions, worked with me on pricing and marketing, and had a contract pending in 48 hours. Can't say enough good things about the experience.

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Ellen has proven to be an asset in multiple real estate transactions over the years. Most recently she helped us find the perfect home. She was patient when we looked at homes in different towns in the area. She was thorough, promptly emailing appropriate upcoming listings. She was a pleasure to work with and always accessible. Her vast knowledge helped at every turn. When everyone involved missed an erroneous fee on the Settlement statement Ellen found the discrepancy and got it fixed. She is detailed, smart and attentive. I highly recommend Ellen.

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Dave used his in-depth knowledge of the local market to help us strike the right balance between getting the most for our property, and being able to sell quickly. We expected our house to be sold as a tear-down, and Dave knew which developers were active in our neighborhood, and even specifically on our street. He kept us apprised of offers received and their status, answered all our questions, and gave us realistic advice. He was great to work with, and we are very satisfied with the result.

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Dave helped us buy a house in the crazy 2023 market and we had a great experience finding our dream home. At the start of the process, we had some criteria but were open to certain trade-offs depending on location. Dave was knowledgeable about the area and set up a bunch of different searches for homes in the Northern Virginia area to give us a wide view of all the different homes coming on the market. Over our 2-month search, Dave was incredibly responsive and frequently got us into multiple viewings a weekend. As we started to narrow our search and get a feeling for which houses had real offer potential, Dave would get us in as soon as the listing was active. During the offer process, Dave was not pushy but was candid on things that wed need to consider to be competitive. This was crucial as we navigated the very competitive market and eventually helped us land our home. We would recommend Dave to anyone looking for a home in the Northern Virginia area.

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Ellen was fantastic throughout the process, from when we were still deciding whether to rent or buy to when we took her advice to expand our search beyond one or two specific neighborhoods. In a market with very little inventory, her local knowledge was essential in helping us focus on the right range of areas to find what we were looking for. Her advice and experience with negotiations helped us get a great townhouse for a good price, even while so many properties were selling for far higher amounts over list price. The fact that she handled all this while we were overseas and couldn't see the properties in person before buying puts her in a rare group of real estate professionals with whom we could feel comfortable doing that.