Where can I find a real estate agent that works with condos?

Ask for a buyer's agent who does DC condos specifically, not "condos" generally, because the District has rules that do not exist in Virginia or Maryland and a suburban agent will miss them. This thread is from late 2021 so pricing has moved, but the process points below still hold. Three things to ask any agent you interview, which will tell you in about ninety seconds whether they know DC condos. The resale package. In DC the seller has to deliver a condominium resale certificate with the association's budget, reserves, rules, litigation history and financials, and you get a defined window to review it and back out. That package is the most important document in your purchase and most first-time buyers never actually read it. A good agent will make you read it with them. Ask specifically about the reserve study and whether the building has any special assessments pending, because a healthy looking building with an underfunded roof reserve is a future bill with your name on it. TOPA, and get this one right, because most of what is written about it online is out of date. The District's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act gives tenants a right to buy when a rental is sold, but a single rental unit in a condominium, co-op or homeowners association has been exempt since 2018, and that exemption survived the RENTAL Act of 2025 that took effect December 31, 2025. So for a single condo unit, TOPA is usually not the obstacle people warn you about. The owner of an exempt unit does still owe the tenant a written notice within a few days of receiving an offer. If the unit you want is tenant-occupied, ask the listing side to confirm in writing which exemption applies and that the notice was given. That is what actually delays these closings, not the tenant's purchase right. Financing approval for the building. If you are using an FHA loan, the project generally has to be FHA approved, or you need an FHA single unit approval. Some perfectly nice DC buildings are not approved, often because of the commercial space on the ground floor or the investor ratio. Find that out before you write, not during underwriting. For finding the agent itself: interview two or three, and ask each one how many condo transactions they closed in the last twelve months and in which buildings. Condo knowledge in DC is building by building. The right agent will have opinions about specific addresses. On budget for a one bedroom plus den, I am not going to guess at a number for you from California, and anyone who gives you one without knowing your neighborhood and your loan is guessing too. Get a full preapproval first, then let the agent show you what that buys in the areas you can actually commute from. I am Zoltan Peresztegi and I work in Los Angeles and the South Bay, so I am not the right person to walk buildings with you, but I am glad to connect you with a strong DC buyer's agent. Zoltan

Yes. A local real estate agent who specializes in condos can help you find the right building, explain condo fees and rules, and guide you through the buying process. Your budget will depend on the neighborhood, HOA fees, and financing, so getting pre-approved is a great first step to see what price range fits your situation.

Most real estate agents can help you buy a condo, but it's a good idea to work with someone who has experience with condo purchases and the Washington, DC market. They'll help you understand HOA fees, building rules, and financing requirements. As for price, it depends on the neighborhood and the building, but a local agent can help you find options that fit your budget and needs. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking is also a smart first step. Juan Picos, Realtor

A good start would be the agent directory on this website. Best of luck with your search! Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Real Estate Operations in ALL 50 States

Jennifer , you can find realtors from google, realtor.com, zillow and other home sites. If you would like some contacts I would be happy to send them over to you. 518-526-4964