Kelly Balmer
Vice President, Compass · Partner — Mollaan Babbington Group

Kelly
Balmer

An English expat who, for more than 13 years, has helped buyers and sellers across Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia find the right home — $130M+ sold, 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

$130M+
In Sales
220+
Homes Sold
13+
Years · DC·MD·VA
130+
Five-Star Reviews
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For buyers

The DMV home-buyer's guide.

The same step-by-step guide Kelly walks every client through — from finding the right agent to settlement day. Seven steps, each with a short video.

7 steps · A video with Kelly for every one
  1. 01 Finding the Right Realtor
  2. 02 What Can You Afford?
  3. 03 Beginning Your Home Search
  4. 04 Submitting an Offer
  5. 05 You're Under Contract — Now What?
  6. 06 Final Walk-Through & Rent Back
  7. 07 Settlement Day
For sellers

The DMV home-seller's guide.

Selling across DC, Maryland & Virginia, step by step — from pricing your home right through to closing day. The same playbook Kelly runs for every listing.

7 steps · Pricing, prep, marketing & settlement Open the full guide →
  1. 01 Pricing & Your Home's Value
  2. 02 Preparing & Staging Your Home
  3. 03 Listing & Marketing
  4. 04 Showings & Receiving Offers
  5. 05 Negotiating & Accepting an Offer
  6. 06 Under Contract — Inspections & Appraisal
  7. 07 Closing & Settlement Day
For sellers

What’s your home really worth?

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.

Personally prepared by Kelly — usually within 24 hours. No spam, ever.
For buyers

See what's on the market.

Browse Kelly's current listings on Compass — always up to date — or tell her what you're looking for, and she'll send homes that fit, often before they hit the wider market.

130+ five-star reviews

Five stars, every time.

5.0 on ZillowSee more →
★★★★★

“Kelly did an amazing job helping me buy my place. All my friends were telling me their horror stories of the home buying process — I can say I had zero problems. She negotiated for me when I would have walked away from the stress, and it made all the difference.”

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Karishma R. Mehta
Buyer · Verified review
★★★★★

“Kelly is the best. Her knowledge of the area, the current market, and what buyers are looking for is unmatched. This was my first time selling a home, and it felt easy with Kelly leading the way. Highly recommend!”

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bkearneypga
Seller · Verified review
★★★★★

“We loved working with Kelly. She was extremely knowledgeable from start to finish, especially with our abundance of questions as first-time buyers. I appreciate her honesty and feedback on each home. I will certainly recommend her to others.”

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Sara Leonard
Buyer · Verified review
★★★★★

“We were fortunate enough to meet her by chance at a tour. I recommend her to everyone I know. She is very responsive, super knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to help. I don’t have anything negative to say about her.”

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KatieRoss17
Buyer · Verified review
★★★★★

“Kelly was so easy to work with! She was responsive, honest, and really helped guide us through the process. I would happily recommend her to any new homebuyers!”

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Amanda Torres
Buyer · Verified review
Why people stay with Kelly
Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction. It’s personal — so I treat it that way.
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Let’s talk

Find your right home.

Whether you’re buying your first place or selling your fifth, the next move starts with a conversation. Call or text — Kelly answers personally.

Kelly Balmer
Kelly Balmer
Vice President & Partner · Compass
Mollaan Babbington Group
1313 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Licensed in DC · MD · VA
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