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Jangela9
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIEDFor those navigating the complexities of the real estate market, particularly under challenging personal circumstances, the guidance and support of a truly exceptional agent can make all the difference. My recent experience selling my parents' property with Lauren Rondeau of the Jenn Smira Team was nothing short of remarkable, and I offer my highest recommendation for her services. Initially, I reached out to Jenn Smira, concerned that my family's property might be considered "small potatoes." However, my concerns were immediately assuaged as I was placed in the thoughtful and capable hands of Lauren Rondeau. From our first interaction, Lauren demonstrated a profound understanding of the market and a clear strategy for our "as is" listing. She expertly guided me through the necessary preparations to ensure we would attract the best possible offers. Lauren's advice was invaluable, and her approach yielded incredible results. We received multiple offers, ultimately selling the property for over the list price and well within our desired timeframe. This outstanding outcome was a direct result of her strategic pricing, marketing, and negotiation skills. What truly set Lauren apart, however, was her profound empathy and sensitivity to my family's situation. With both of my parents facing serious health issues, my father critically ill, and my mother overseas, I was under immense personal stress. Lauren and Jenn's attentive and compassionate nature was a constant source of reassurance. Lauren patiently addressed every question, no matter how unconventional, and ensured I was fully informed and had considered every legal aspect of any potential transaction. Her unwavering support and clear communication were a beacon during a very difficult time. Throughout the entire process, Lauren's professionalism and dedication were exemplary. She is a testament to the high standards of the Jenn Smira Team. I can unequivocally say that I would never consider working with anyone else for my real estate needs. For anyone seeking a real estate agent who combines market expertise with genuine care and integrity, I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren Rondeau and the Jenn Smira Team.
Dvbuschmann 2.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Kaushik Rath was recommended by an acquaintance and I could not have been more pleased. He has a vast knowledge of the DC Metro area, works with a great team, with Kaushik, himself, being accessible to questions and concerns. I am appreciative of his efforts and tact in securing the sale, as he dealt with 3 sellers of 1 property. Heartfelt wishes and success for Kaushik along with the Jenn Smira team at Compass.
Helen K.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We have had such a great experience with the Jenn Smira Team. We have been working with Kaushik Rath, who has been such a Godsend! He helped us buy our new home and honestly don't think the sellers would have chosen us if it had not been for Kaush. He had formed a great relationship with the seller and so even though we were not the highest bidder, or even the second, they ended up choosing us because they could trust that our agent was the real deal and could get the job done. Kaush also helped us sell our convo extremely quickly with an offer over our asking price. He is easy to communicate with and you never feel like you're doing this alone! I would highly recommend Kaush and his team!
Jacqueline W.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Lauren Rondeau was an incredible realtor to work with as first time home buyers. We weren't really sure what we were looking for or where and Lauren was extremely patient and understanding towards us. Her expertise in DC/Northern Virginia is unmatched. Lauren always gave her honest opinion when we were looking at houses, which was a huge help since we were truly out of our element. We felt as though we could truly ask her anything. I would recommend Lauren from the Jen Smira team to anyone, but especially first time home buyers.
ChayimRosito
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We are returning customers of Shelley Gold, we bought our first home in DC back in 2015. This time we were selling our condo and buying a house in Montgomery County. We knew the whole home buying/selling experience was going to be stressful at times, but working with Shelley Gold and the Jenn Smira Compass Team again was exceptional. Shelley is a true advocate for her clients and she guided us through the intricacies of both transactions. She was kind, patient and above all honest. It took us a whole year to find our perfect home. We were demoralized when we lost one we fell in love with, but Shelley cheered us on and gave us hope; and with her acute knowledge of the real estate market and the surrounding area, we found our forever home. Shelley also gave us amazing counsel on how to prepare our condo to sell in this unpredictable condo market, and yet again, with her wise guidance, we were able to sell our condo in less than a day and above asking! We were impressed with the way her team helped us through the entire process, through closing on both properties. Additionally, Shelley has proven to be a terrific resource as she is very knowledgeable about local tradesmen for home maintenance and renovations. The Jenn Smira Compass teams sincerity and commitment to finding us the right home and selling our condo made the experience far less stressful and we highly recommend them, especially Shelley. You would be lucky to have Shelley in your corner. Thank you Shelley yet again for another incredible adventure! -Jeffrey & Chayim
Clari2367
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Jose made my experience as a seller really low-stress and smooth-running. He was proactive in suggesting ideas and following up with viewings and sales leads. He always kept me informed and welcomed questions throughout the process. Most importantly, I felt that he really listened to my concerns and worked flexibly to address them. I would definitely recommend Jose to others and work with him again to buy or sell. The Jenn Smira Team, in general, has lots of market expertise and contacts with other reliable professionals. It was a good experience to work with people, especially Jose, who take pride in their work to help others to navigate through what's usually a major financial and personal life change.
Bshsilenthill
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We had a fantastic experience working with our realtor, Jose Ramirez, from the Compass team Smira. He was knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to helping us find the perfect home. He took the time to thoroughly explain a homes details before we decided to move forward with it. He also ensured that we knew of any potential risks of purchasing a particular property. He was extremely accommodating regarding scheduling viewings and making himself available on short notice when necessary. Joses expertise in negotiation was invaluable during the purchase of our home. His knowledge of local market trends allowed him to get us a great deal while ensuring that both parties felt they had a fair outcome from the transaction.
Jpgrill
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot say enough about how positive our experience was working with Doug Morningstar and the Jenn Smira Team at Compass. Doug was great to work with and kept us informed throughout our home search and purchase. He was very engaged, communicative, and flexible during our search. This was our first purchase in the district and Doug's support along with the assistance of the Jenn Smira Team made us feel totally supported from start to finish.
B. R.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Top notch. Jose and Jenn really know the DC area market. We had Jose represent us for both buying and selling; he and his team came thru for us with both major transactions and during a turbulent time with interest rates about to change. We made 3 offers with him and the 3rd time was a charm. Jose even suggested we go in lower on our offer price than we thought we needed to. We're so glad because every dollar is needed now to bring the home out of the 1950s! Jose listened to our concerns and gave helpful suggestions any recommendations, i.e. how we could make better use of our new basement. Jose is amiable, easy to run ideas by and persistent with getting the job done- highly recommend him along with Jenn Smira!
Kristin W.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED As I began the homebuying process, I felt a bit intimidated. But from our first meeting, Jose Ramirez was indispensable, offering a wealth of knowledge on securing a property and immediately putting me at ease. Not only was Jose thorough in our search for a space that fit my needs, but he was also generous with information on the DC market at large. He has a great network, which made buying as easy as possible. Jose was often a step ahead in addressing any queries and was diligent in following up anytime he did not immediately have an answer. In my time working with Jose, Ive been amazed at his eye for detail and how quickly he gets things done. Quite simply, you can trust that Jose will deliver. Friends and family that Ive looped into the process were also impressed by his responsiveness and proactive manner.Especially as we progressed toward my closing date (capping off a quick 3-week close), I appreciated Joses check-ins but, really, he has been thorough and attentive from the moment we began working together. Even after closing, Jose has been vital in helping rectify a minor, outstanding issue. His positive energy is infectious and has made what I thought would be an extremely stressful process a wonderful experience.I trusted Jose completely throughout this process. From start to finish, he has gone above and beyondaEUR"serving as a trustworthy and reliable advocate, as well as becoming a friend. I'm elated with my new home, and while I dont expect to begin this process again anytime soon, I will absolutely look to Jose first.
Melanie F.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Marc and the entire team are wonderful to work with - and we've experienced from the buyer and seller perspective. They make the entire process simple and smooth. HIGHLY recommend!
GlenDacy
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED What an amazing team at Jenn Smira. From our introductory phone conversation Lauren and Jenn were spot on understanding our needs and wants for an apartment . Their deft knowledge of the market showed us only units in our desired range and neighborhood. They showed us a perfect match within a week and positioned us with a bid that was accepted in a day. Lauren walked us through ever small detail of the purchase from introducing us to a lender to a home inspection and closing. To throw in a wrinkle, we were out of state for this whole process. If you are in the market for a new home in the D.C area, these are the folks for you.
SiobhanGormanCarpenter
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jenn Smira is fantastic at what she does, and shes full service. Jenn very patiently worked with us to find the right home in a challenging market. She has deep understanding of the DC market and advised very accurately on what she saw as the price we needed to escalate to in order to get a particular house. She was also great at advising on the trade offs around cost of a house, price of renovations, and resale.A When we bought our current home, that was just the beginning of her (and her teams) amazing support. She helped make sure every detail was attended to (again in a crazy housing market) from tapping her mortgage banker network to help us get an extremely low rate to troubleshooting logistics as needed.A On the sale side, Jenn was equally terrific, if not more so. She helped us get our house in great shape (and has a wonderful stager she works with) and she sold it over a long weekend in four days. She was able to negotiate to eliminate any big contingencies to smooth the sale process. Her network of agents was also helpful, because she knew our buyers agent and was able to streamline the streamline the process, given her relationship.A Since the move, Jenn and her team have continued to be a great resources for recommendations on painters, designers, and others. Jenn and her team are a joy to work with, are solution-oriented, have great attention to detail, and are totally focused on helping her clients find the best home for them. I highly recommend the Jenn Smira Team!
Dax T.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jenn and Lauren are the dream team. We had a few realtors to choose from, but it was clear that Jenn and Lauren were in another league.And they delivered. The listened to us from the start; then they advised spectacularly. The entire process was bespoke, and they were always a step ahead and anticipating our needs and questions. And they made great use of our time by showing us only the best properties, prepared with smart analysis and sound advice.From the very start until the close...and beyond -- we felt like we had trusted partners we could trust. We can't wait to work with them again, and introduce friends and colleagues to this terrific team.
Zuser20160105060653152
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED The experience in the sale of my property, with Kaush Rath, in particular, and the entire Jenn Smira Team, in general, was excellent. They guided me through the process seamlessly, and with expert advice and assistance all the way from listing to sale.
Leslie R.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Nothing but positive feedback for Jenn Smira and her team! My husband and I sold our downtown condo while being out of state, and Jenn's team made the process painless, providing regular communication and helping us understand the market as first time home sellers. Jenn and Arielle provided keen and fair insight around staging, setting a price point, and navigating offers. Throughout the process, Jenn and Arielle took the time to get to know us, were thorough in their strategy, and earnest in their guidance. Full trust in and appreciation for this team!
Fitchaber10
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Absolutely love Jenn and her team. I was selling my condo in Northwest DC and we were scared that the settlement might push out 2-3 weeks. Jenn got involved and we settled on time! Shoutout to Jenn, Ashley and Tanni for a GREAT job!
Rsantospatricia
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We bought our first house with Isabella Pintos help, from Jenn Smiras team, and our experience couldnt have been any better!Isabella was very professional and always on top of everything, guiding us every step of the way, making the experience of buying a new home a lot easier than we expected.
PauloAO
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Isabella of Marc Ross Team.She did a fantastic job! Understood what we were looking for and was always there, advising, recommending, alerting! She also was key in the negociation and paper work! Thanks you very much Isabella and Jenn Smira Team!
Ntbow
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We were extremely happy with our home search & score with Jenn. She stuck with us & helped guide us for 2 years while we finally decided what we wanted. And then it was pedal to the metal! Jenn is a go getter and she was totally there for us & our priorities. She made it a fun & enjoyable experience with her upbeat personality, honesty & real estate knowledge. A huge strength of hers is her negotiating ability & getting us what we wanted at closing. Jenn is well connected and was able to get us in touch with services we needed once our new home was ours. When the time comes, wellhave Jenn sell for us too. Shes that good.
Davidjkoch
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED This was my third time using Jenn and her team and, as always, she was wonderful and her team was fantastic. At every step of the way, we were provided with great insight and planning that made selling our house a stress-free process. Jenn is just fantastic to work with and a great person.
User1509953
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jenn and her team have helped me buy and sell two properties in the last 4 years. Jenn and her team are extremely professional, easy to work with, and go above and beyond. And I was very pleased with the sale price. Jenn and her team are the only agents I would work with in the DC metro.
Nicholas S.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED The Jenn Smira team was excellent! They were extremely professional and responsive throughout the listing/sale and I would happily return to them for the next purchase/sale of my home.
Mail941142
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We have worked with a lot of real estate agents and Jenn far exceeds all of them. She dared to set a new price record for us in the neighborhood when other agents were looking to just get is sold. And she was successful! Great process, great team, great price, and a flexible approach to sell while we were still in the home with our furniture. Amazing, would recommend to anyone.
Johncope
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED This is the second time Marc and the Jenn Smira team have represented us in the fast-paced DC market, and again, he and his team did a superb job. He's honest, down to earth, and thorough. His strong standing in the local real estate community has benefited us during a turbulent time to be selling and moving. We're so thankful to have him as our guide and advocateaEUR"and we highly recommend him and his Compass team, especially if you have to move during these chaotic times.
Zuser20180612123934099
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED If we could give Jenn 6 stars we would. Her and her team (shout out to Ashley!) were great throughout the entire process. They gave us all sorts of helpful advice to get the house ready and marketable for sale. They held our hands through the duration of the process and were always available if we had questions or issues.
Kelly S.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We cannot speak highly enough of Jenn Smira and her entire team. She helped us navigate a highly competitive buying process to purchase our home, then guided us through selling that home with outstanding results. Jenn and her team handled every facet of the transaction with great professionalism and skill. Jenn builds tremendous relationships with clients, and her team treats your home like the tremendous investment that it is.
User22988848
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We have known Marc for many years as he sold us our first house and were fortunate to get to work with Erica this time around. They are AMAZING!! Both are incredibly knowledgeable about home buying/selling, offering many insights that we would have never thought about. They are thoughtful, warm, and laid back so that you do not feel pressure throughout the process, while also diligent in terms of responsiveness and assistance throughout the entire process. They were patient and quick to answer our many questions and requests. The rest of the COMPASS team was absolutely wonderful to work with as well. We would HIGHLY recommend them!!
Sarah
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jenn and her team are fantastic to work with. Jenn knows the housing market, has a great professional network and gets the job done. We highly recommend her as a realtor to buy or sell your home.
Rachel M.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED As first time sellers we appreciated Shelleys experience, expertise and responsiveness. She helped steer us in the right direction and guided us in the process. No question or detail was too small or something she hadnt anticipated.
Michael W.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Could not recommend Jenn and her team more. We have worked with Jenn for over 10 years on every real estate transaction we have had - you should do the same! Her team is well-organized and responsive; Jenn is smart, tenacious, and a perfect balance of friendly aggression to get the best deal closed in your favor. Always happy shes on our side!!
Dscurtin2
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jenn Smira and her team were truly amazing! We felt that we were in the best hands with her, from start to finish. Her team presented our home so beautifully and it sold for more than we could have hoped for. Its obvious that she knows what she is doing, so we trusted her 100 percent and we are so glad we did. I highly recommend Jenn and her team if doing anything real estate related in DC!!
Jonmlacroix
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Jenn and her Team at Compass Real Estate was nothing short of amazing. I found a property that was expected to go very quickly and already had numerous offers rolling in two days after being listed. Thankfully, a family friend in the industry put me in contact with Jenn. Her knowledge of the DC market is stellar which is a must during the pandemic (historically low rates with even less supply on the market). What she suggested I would need to be prepared to put a compelling offer together was spot on and ultimately beat out 6 other competitive bids. Throughout the whole process from finding to closing was done and issue free within a month. A big shout out to Lauren Rondeau who was available every step of the way to help with any questions that I had. Thank you for everything and all the help with finding my new home in DC!
Ash A.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Greg was wonderful to work with. He has vast knowledge of not only the DC housing market, but entire DMV. He provided timely insights and answers to our Asks. It was a smooth transition where he did the heavy lifting to get our home sold. We would work with Jennifer Smira's team/Greg again if the opportunity comes up in the future.
Xcsam04
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Marc has been my real estate agent for the past 7 years, helping me buy two houses and sell this one. We had it updated and on the market within three weeks, and had multiple offers within three days! I received more than asking price, and can't say enough good things about Marc and the entire Jenn Smira team! They are so responsive and helpful, and I will continue to work with them on ally future DC real estate ventures!
Greene K.
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Amazing experience with my realtor, Yasemin. She went above and beyond to find me my dream condo in DC. She was tireless!! She knows all the DC neighborhoods and understood what I was looking for. Not only will you get the best service, you will also gain a friend.
Fischerde75
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jenn Smira and her team at Compass Realty are true, experienced professionals and got our family a great result. Jenn worked with us months in advance to develop a strategy for our move from DC to Virginia, found a great house for us in McLean, developed a winning offer beating out three other bids, and sold our rowhouse in DC in two weeks during a pandemic for above the price we targeted. She did a great job marketing our DC house and created a really cool 3D model of our home for no cost that I believe helped sell our home during the pandemic and reach buyers out of the region . We can't thank her and her team enough. They know every aspect of the business and provide sound advice throughout the process. Jenn and her whole team are immediately responsive. We were really worried about making this move during the pandemic and there were plenty of potential issues that Jenn skillfully managed. She and her team took what could have been a really tough transaction and made it feel easy. This is my second time working with Jenn and at this point I wouldn't consider working with anyone else. Jenn is force to be reckoned with in the DC market, get her on your team and you won't be disappointed.
Avsharma6688
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED Jennifer and her team were amazing! They did a great job from start to finish. We listed our 1 bedroom condo in downtown DC during COVID, and were very happy with the way her team handled our sale given the recent changes due to the pandemic. They helped us sell our place on the first listing day! They were very smooth in the execution of our sale and responded promptly to questions from our end. I would highly recommend them if you are consider selling a property in the DC area!
Joefollman
Review for Member: Jenn Smira
ZillowVERIFIED We have bought two houses and sold one through Shelley over the past 4 years. In all our interactions, she has been professional, easy to work with, and responsive. She is very knowledgeable of and helpful with the many processes involved, and of the local real estate scene. She is a pleasure to work with, and we would use her again.
