Tim Royster Top real estate agent in Alexandria

Tim Royster

The Royster Hearth Group - Compass
18 Years of Experience
(59)
$15M
Total Sales Last Year
18
Years of Experience
71
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$778.1K
Average Price Point
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About Tim Royster

Tim Royster - The Best Real Estate Agent in Fairfax, VA for Move-Up Buyers and Downsizing Sellers When it comes to buying or selling a home in Fairfax, VA and Northern Virginia, experience and trust matter. With over 18 years of real estate expertise and more than 92 verified 5-star Google reviews, Tim Royster has built a reputation as one of the top real estate agents in Fairfax County. As the Team Lead of The Royster Hearth Group at Compass, Tim combines market knowledge, proven results, and a client-first approach to guide families through every step of their real estate journey. Why Fairfax Buyers and Sellers Choose Tim Royster 18 Years of Experience - From first-time homebuyers to luxury sellers, retirees, and military families, Tim has successfully closed 151+ sales worth over $104M across Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Burke, Springfield, Oakton, Vienna, and beyond. Specialist for Move-Up Buyers & Downsizing Sellers Move-Up Buyers: Whether your family is growing or you're ready for your dream home, Tim helps you strategically sell your current property and smoothly transition into your next one. Downsizing Sellers: For those ready to simplify life, Tim ensures you sell for top value and move confidently into a smaller home, condo, or retirement-friendly community. Trusted by Military Families - As a U.S. Army veteran and Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Tim understands the unique needs of veterans and active-duty personnel, helping them maximize military benefits while finding the right home. Proven Results - With an average sales price of $1,010,00 for buyers and $927,000 for sellers (2025), Tim consistently delivers strong outcomes across a wide range of properties, from $157,000 condos to $2M estates. A Realtor Who Puts Clients First Tim's philosophy is rooted in one word: Hearth - meaning home, warmth, and comfort. His team's mission is to: Keep every client's best interest at heart Work openly and collaboratively Provide expert, fact-based advice Deliver results with integrity and honesty--even when it's the tougher path Clients describe Tim as a skilled negotiator, strong advocate, and trusted advisor who makes the process smooth, stress-free, and successful. More Than a Realtor Beyond real estate, Tim is a classically trained musician with a Masters of Music from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. He served as a tubist in the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own" in Washington, D.C. Today, he lives in Fairfax, VA with his wife and children, where he enjoys exploring the region, reading, and sipping a locally roasted cup of coffee. Experience: 150+ closed sales, $104M in volume Neighborhoods: Fairfax, Burke, Oakton, Fairfax Station, Vienna, Alexandria, Clifton Property Types: Single-family homes, townhomes, condos, investment properties Clients Served: Retirees, move-up buyers, downsizers, investors, first-time homebuyers, military families, relocating professionals Ready to Make Your Move in Fairfax, VA? If you're searching for the best Realtor in Fairfax, VA to help you buy, sell, upgrade, or downsize, look no further than Tim Royster and The Royster Hearth Group at Compass. With unmatched local knowledge, top-tier marketing strategies, and a reputation built on 92+ 5-star client reviews, Tim is the trusted partner who will help you achieve your real estate goals.
Community Involvement
Past president of the Bonnie Brae Civic Association
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Hiking with family, enjoying locally roasted coffee, reading and grilling
FAMILY
Love my family
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Specialties

  • Sellers
  • Buyers
  • Residential Property

Move-Up Buyers, Downsizing Sellers, Military PCS buyers and sellers, VA loan expert

Awards

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    2025

    TOP AGENT

    Fairfax, VA

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    2025

    TOP AGENT

    Springfield, VA

Other Awards

Northern Virginia Magazine Top Agents 2025

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Recent Sales

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Address
Price
Represented
10/03/2025
3416 Braddock Dr Woodbridge, VA 22193
Sold For $400K
10/03/2025 Seller
09/18/2025
6910 Barnack Dr Springfield, VA 22152
Sold For $770K
09/18/2025 Seller
09/16/2025
30 Canterbury Sq APT 302 Alexandria, VA 22304
Sold For $210K
09/16/2025 Seller
08/28/2025
1021 N Garfield St APT 702 Arlington, VA 22201
Sold For $530K
08/28/2025 Buyer

Tim Royster's Reviews & Ratings

59 Reviews
(5/5)
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What clients say about this agent....
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  • Excellent negotiator
  • Great for new buyers
  • Hard working

Becky

Review for Member: Becky
January 20, 2021
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We had an excellent experience working with Tim. He was patient and thorough. He was knowledgeable about the market and helped us be aggressive with our offer, landing us the first home we put an offer in on. We're very likely to recommend him to friends and colleagues.

Kimberly Samuel

Review for Member: Kimberly Samuel
November 24, 2020
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Best agent by far... He never fell short with helping us gain the house we were looking for. He goes above and beyond. He tailors each home, he listens to your needs a d makes sure each home he shows you is your desired type of home.

Dzahoran

Review for Member: Dzahoran
November 13, 2020
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Tim was amazing to work with. His knowledge, positive energy, and patience made the home shopping and buying process much more enjoyable and less stressful that it could have been. As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated that he took the time to walk us through the homebuying process and a detailed explanation of an offer. When we viewed houses with him, he paid attention to and explained important details like roof types, window ages, water heaters, and so forth. He also made a point of listening and asking question to help us spend our limited time looking at houses that would actually meet our requirements and hopes.We cannot recommend Tim strongly enough. His hands-on, personal attention from our first conversation through the house closing (and even beyond) was more than we ever expected from realtor. We feel very lucky to have worked with him to buy our new home.

Jamie Lindabury

Review for Member: Jamie Lindabury
November 11, 2020
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Working with Gary Wu was a great experience. Gary takes the time to understand your initial wish list but also helps you understand what you are really working looking for in a home. Gary was also honest about the pros and cons about each home and educated us on the little things we might have missed. Gary helped us find a home and was also instrumental in negotiating and getting us the best value. Gary takes the time to walk you through the home buying process and makes the experience enjoyable. He provided insight and solid recommendations every step of the way.

Behrk2

Review for Member: Behrk2
October 8, 2020
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Theres not enough space to describe how happy my wife and I have been in our decision to work with Gary in purchasing our first single-family home. Simply put, Gary takes the time out of the day to ensure that, at every point in the home buying process, you as the buyer are well informed, well educated, and that the overall experience is tailored to your needs. During this process, my wife and I were taking care of a newborn, living in a temporary rental, and both balancing working from home. Gary was extremely flexible and worked around both of our schedules with late evening Zoom calls to discuss bidding strategies and locations of interest. When new homes popped up, Gary coordinated tours with listing agents at the drop of a dime. And as we toured these properties, Gary always had a flashlight at the ready to help us evaluate the condition of a given home. What an eye he has!In the end, despite having a home sale contingency in a competitive market, our first bid was accepted thanks to the comprehensive bidding strategy that Gary helped us to build.It was so clear to us from the very beginning that Gary is passionate and kind-hearted, he loves what he does, and that he was truly vested in representing our interests. Cant recommend enough.

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1004 King StreetAlexandria, VA, 22314

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