Which Real Estate Firm Is Best?

When buying and/or selling residential real estate it is easy for a person be become baffled by all the agents and agencies available to choose. A consumer in search of an agent may not understand if they should go with a small local or national real estate firm to hire. In the past there were many differences between two such firms that would help a home buyer or seller determine what was best for their needs. There are so many large national, regional and franchise firms like Weichert, Re/Max, Keller Williams, Exit, Long and Foster, Coldwell Banker to just name a few. Then there are the small local firms in the Northern Virginia and DC Metro Area like Fairfax Realty, Avery Hess, Linton Hall, McEnearney, StoneHouse, Christopher, and Jobin just to name a few.

So who can do the best job representing a buyer to find and purchase a dream home or who can bring the best results for a home seller?


The best results for buying and/or selling real estate have absolutely nothing to do with any of the firms I mention above. Many agents, usually from the larger firms, will try to convince consumers why it is so much better to employee them. This may have been the case 15 years ago but the playing field has been leveled and it's called technology. There is nothing a large firm can do that any other firm can't duplicate, except maybe buy advertising on the front page of the Washington Post but who really looks for real estate in the paper these days.

It comes down to the agent who is the guide through the process and holds the knowledge, professionalism, and passion of real estate and for helping people. This is the party the consumer should place their trust to understand, accomplish and represent the needs and results desired. Einstein said "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value" and an agent that creates the greatest value for their client will gain success.


Joey Remondino is a full time Realtor and Broker with StoneHouse Realty Inc. Specializing in residential and commercial real estate in Northern Virginia including Centreville, Chantilly, Falls Church, Gainesville, Mclean, Reston, Great Falls, Alexandria, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William, and Fairfax Counties. Trained and experienced expert in New Home Sales, Relocation, Short Sales, REO's, foreclosures, investments, and commercial real estate. Joey can guide you through the real estate buying or selling process.

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