For more than 13 years, Kelly has helped buyers and sellers across Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia find the right home — $130M+ sold across 220+ homes, every deal handled personally.
“It’s not about finding a house, it’s finding the right house for you.”
13+ years · Licensed in DC · MD · VA · Best of Zillow — Top 10% of agents
Every pin is an area Kelly has written an honest guide for. Ask the assistant anything, or hover a dot for the area name and tap it for the guide.
Six doors into everything Kelly has written for buyers and sellers across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Pick the one that fits where you are.
The seven-step guide Kelly walks every buyer through, with a short video for each step, plus what is on the market right now.
Pricing, prep, marketing and settlement, step by step. Start with a custom valuation from Kelly, not an online guess.
Run the numbers before you fall in love with a place. Monthly payment, closing costs and property taxes for all three jurisdictions.
Fifty-one honest area guides, from Capitol Hill to Great Falls: housing stock, commutes, schools, taxes and what Kelly tells her own clients.
What is actually selling across DC, Maryland and Virginia, month by month, and what it means if you are buying or selling this year.
Practical guides for people arriving from elsewhere: how buying works here, which areas fit, and the questions newcomers always ask.
Online estimates guess. Kelly prices — a custom valuation based on your home, your block, and what’s actually selling right now. No obligation, no pressure.
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“Kelly was absolutely outstanding throughout our home buying process. We truly cannot say enough good things about her. She worked incredibly hard for us from beginning to end and was consistently responsive, knowledgeable, patient, and supportive every step of the way…”
“My wife and I are first time homebuyers and were extremely lucky to have met Kelly! She is a phenomenal realtor and person! She is extremely knowledgeable about the market, communicative, and will steer you in the right direction if you’re unsure about any decisions…”
“Superior agent! Consider your time and peace of mind as money — then call Kelly. You will get great value in both using Kelly as your agent. She has vast experience and knowledge. More impressively, Kelly listens and aligns her perspective with your situation…”
“From our very first interaction, Kelly demonstrated a level of honesty and transparency that immediately put us at ease. She gave us straightforward, realistic guidance throughout the entire process…”
“Kelly is a phenomenal real estate agent. I worked with her to purchase my first home and really enjoyed the experience of working with her. She was patient and thorough. She provided me with timely information about the market and the home buying process — and made the whole effort easy on my end. Highly, highly recommend Kelly!!”
A perfect 5.0 on Google — and 130+ five-star reviews on Zillow.
Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction. It’s personal — so I treat it that way.
Whether you’re buying your first place or selling your fifth, the next move starts with a conversation. Call or text — Kelly answers personally.
