Donna Paton Top real estate agent in McLean

Donna Paton

Paton Real Estate LLC
39 Years of Experience
(27)
$11.9M
Total Sales Last Year
39
Years of Experience
36
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$690.5K
Average Price Point

    About Donna Paton

    WHAT WE OFFER Paton Real Estate has what it takes to sell or buy your house quickly at the price and terms you want. We offer expert residential real estate sales, marketing, price strategy and negotiation. We handle all details, save you time and make you more money. HOW IT WORKS We meet to understand your vision, goals and ideal outcome you desire for selling or buying a home. We Represent You. Your trustworthy, experienced guide will help you navigate the process with a clear path to success. We manage all the details and fine points in your favor. We Celebrate! A remarkable real estate experience is fun and worth celebrating! At settlement, you will receive a bottle of Dom Perignon or a gift basket custom made for you by Fern Street Gourmet! GET STARTED NOW! Call Paton Real Estate at (703) 749-0004 or text (703) 909-7744. Our Story Paton Real Estate, LLC, was founded in McLean, VA by Principal Broker, Donna Paton in 2002. In 2015, the office relocated to Tysons Corner. Paton had co-hosted a series of gourmet food and wine client events and ordered client gifts from Fern Street Gourmet in Alexandria over the years. In March of 2020, Covid-19 rendered the Tysons office building inaccessible. Paton Real Estate partnered with Fern Street Gourmet and is now located inside Fern Street Gourmet at 1708 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Principal Broker Donna Paton, a native Washingtonian, earned her bachelor's degree in Management and Consumer Affairs from the University of Maryland, College Park. She worked with Raytheon Service Company, Advanced Technology and RCI serving different branches of the U.S. Military and the Saudi Naval Expansion Program. She held a top-secret clearance. Paton began her real estate career in 1987, as Director of Sales and Marketing for Fishing Creek Farm, a 200-acre residential waterfront community in Annapolis, MD. with 180 lots for sale. Her clients include custom builders and buyers of custom homes starting at $1,350,000.00. In 1990, Donna moved to McLean, Virginia and worked as an international business consultant traveling frequently to many countries in Europe and Asia. Later, she became the Director of Communications at Sonitrol Corporation, an international security firm headquartered in Alexandria, VA. In 1996, Paton listed and sold homes for Weichert, Realtors McLean until 2002 when she opened Paton Real Estate, LLC.
    OTHER LANGUAGES
    Spanish
    Community Involvement
    Donna hosts networking events to highlight community achievers. She is a licensed Virginia Salespersons Pre-licensing instructor who mentors many successful agents.
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    Building wealth with real estate. Foreign Trade, Travel - Founding member of the American Chamber of Commerce, Chisinau, Moldova. Weight Lifting, Tennis, Bike Riding and Home Remodeling!
    FAMILY
    Born and raised in Washington, DC. A proud mother and grandmother.
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    Credentials

    LICENSE
    Real Estate - Virginia - # 0226006538
    Designation

    Principal Broker, REALTOR® , e-PRO® , Qualified Virginia Housing Development Instructor, Salesperson and Broker Pre-License Instructor, SRES, Certified Listing Agent

    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Residential Property

    Listing and selling homes at your price and terms. We save you time and money. We are residential real estate sales, marketing, price strategy and negotiation experts at your service.

    Awards

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      McLean, VA

    Other Awards

    Top 1% Nationwide

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    Donna Paton's Reviews & Ratings

    27 Reviews
    (5/5)
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    What clients say about this agent....
    • Knowledgeable
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    • Communicative
    • Outstanding
    • Professional
    • Hard working
    • Trustworthy

    Crdoman2

    Review for Member: Donna Paton
    August 19, 2025
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    I highly recommend Donna Paton as a realtor for anyone looking to sell a property in Arlington, VA. While I was residing several hours away during the sale of my condo, Donna expertly managed every aspect of the process with exceptional professionalism. She took on full responsibility, including coordinating the removal of left-behind items, arranging for painting, flooring, and staging, and ensuring all work met her rigorous standards. Donna diligently oversaw contractors to meet a tight schedule and personally inspected their work to guarantee top quality. Her dedication and attention to detail made the process seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly endorse Donna Paton for her outstanding real estate services.

    Jacobmolland28

    Review for Member: Donna Paton
    December 17, 2024
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    I cannot recommend Donna enough, as she made the process of purchasing a property in Northern Virginia absolutely seamless and enjoyable. From the very first conversation, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep local expertise, and a genuine passion for helping her clients. Donnas attention to detail and dedication to my needs were truly remarkable. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in a home and used her extensive knowledge of the Northern Virginia market to find properties that perfectly matched my criteria. Every step of the way, from touring homes to negotiating a great deal and ensuring all the paperwork was in order, Donna handled everything flawlessly. Donna was always available to answer my questionsaEUR"no matter how smallaEUR"and her communication was always clear, prompt, and professional. She consistently went above and beyond, whether it was arranging last-minute showings, giving invaluable advice, or ensuring the closing process went smoothly. Her ability to navigate the competitive market with confidence and skill was incredibly reassuring. Thanks to Donna and Paton Real Estate, I now own a home that I absolutely love, in a location that perfectly suits my lifestyle and goals. If youre searching for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly invested in your success, look no further than Paton Real Estate. I wouldnt hesitate to work with her again in the future! Thank you, Donna, for making my home-buying experience such a positive and rewarding journey!

    Jacob M.

    Review for Member: Donna Paton
    December 17, 2024

    I cannot recommend Donna enough, as she made the process of purchasing a property in Northern Virginia absolutely seamless and enjoyable. From the very first conversation, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep local expertise, and a genuine passion for helping her clients. Donna's attention to detail and dedication to my needs were truly remarkable. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in a home and used her extensive knowledge of the Northern Virginia market to find properties that perfectly matched my criteria. Every step of the way, from touring homes to negotiating a great deal and ensuring all the paperwork was in order, Donna handled everything flawlessly. Donna was always available to answer my questions--no matter how small--and her communication was always clear, prompt, and professional. She consistently went above and beyond, whether it was arranging last-minute showings, giving invaluable advice, or ensuring the closing process went smoothly. Her ability to navigate the competitive market with confidence and skill was incredibly reassuring. Thanks to Donna and Paton Real Estate, I now own a home that I absolutely love, in a location that perfectly suits my lifestyle and goals. If you're searching for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly invested in your success, look no further than Paton Real Estate. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again in the future! Thank you, Donna, for making my home-buying experience such a positive and rewarding journey!

    Kate W.

    Review for Member: Donna Paton
    June 2, 2024
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    As first time home buyers, Donna was tremendous, as she helped us step-by-step through a very stressful process. She was very quick to respond to our many, many questions and was always ready to help us. Home buying is scary, but Donna was fantastic at easing our fears throughout the entire process. She is knowledgeable with the VA loan process and knew how to get us the most for our money. She has many connections in the DMV and even helped us after closing to find reputable contractors, etc. We would not be in our new home without her!

    Bruno W.

    Review for Member: Donna Paton
    April 30, 2023

    Donna went out of her way to find places for me, and to arrange viewings at the earliest possible moments to get the early bird advantage. We found my new home and closed within 2 weeks; a remarkable feat. Thank you, Donna!

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    1751 Pinnacle Dr #600 McLean, VA, 22102

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