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.
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Past president of the Bonnie Brae Civic Association
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Hiking with family, enjoying locally roasted coffee, reading and grilling
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Love my family
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Real Estate - Virginia - # 0225182810
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Buyer's Agent
First Time Home Buyers
Foreclosure specialist
Investment Properties
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Relocation
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
VA Loans
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Fairfax, VA
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Springfield, VA
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Northern Virginia Magazine Top Agents 2025
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1004 King StreetAlexandria, VA, 22314
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Tim Royster's Reviews & Ratings
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Jbah65
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July 2, 2026
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Outstanding Realtor From Start to Finish We could not have asked for a better realtor to guide us through the home-buying process. From our first conversation through closing, Tim was knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and completely committed to helping us find the right home. He took the time to understand our priorities, explained the local market clearly, and gave us honest, practical advice about every property we considered. We never felt pressured to make a decision. Instead, Tim carefully pointed out the advantages, potential concerns, and long-term considerations associated with each home. Once we found the right property, Tim helped us prepare a competitive offer, guided us through the inspection and negotiation process, and coordinated closely with the VA lender, title company, and other parties to keep everything on schedule. Whenever a question or issue arose, he responded promptly, explained our options, and worked diligently to protect our interests. What impressed us most was the level of personal attention and commitment we received. Tim was always accessible, answered our questions thoroughly, and continued to be helpful even after closing. The entire experience was smoother and far less stressful because of his professionalism, experience, and attention to detail. We highly recommend Tim Royster to anyone buying or selling a home. He is an exceptional realtor, a strong advocate for clients, and someone you can trust to go above and beyond.
Becky
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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 S.
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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
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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.
Wizardsv650s
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October 2, 2020
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I'm an honest guy when it comes to reviews so dont take my brevity as flippancy. Tim and his team are absolutely amazing. Hand down I would use them again to buy or sell a home. He is extremely responsive and takes care of so many things that made the whole process easier. If you WANT the best, his team IS the best.
Nickstarr90
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October 1, 2020
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I and my wife used Tim Royster as our realtor to purchase our first home and he exceeded all our expectations, and then some! Tim is a responsive and thorough communicator, a persistent advocate, and a great resource. As first-time homebuyers, we had tons of questions, but he was always happy to answer them and guide us through every step of the process. He also gave us good referrals to other people and businesses when necessary (home inspector, lender, title company, etc).The market in DC was very tough because of the low mortgage rates and the deferred demand from the start of the pandemic, so it took us months of consistent searching and two rejected offers before we finally went under contract. Through all that, Tim never pressured us to compromise on our preferences or overextend ourselves financially. He was very patient and told us wed get the right house eventually, and we did! And in terms of the pandemic, Tim was very conscientious - when we were touring homes, he had extra disposable gloves in his car for us, always wore a mask, and generally took the situation seriously.Tim always had a way to make our offers competitive even though we didnt have the resources to offer cash or waive inspections, and for the house we ultimately got he was able to work out a deal while it was temporarily off-market. Without that kind of resourcefulness, I think wed still be looking and striking out. We also had a long and difficult closing for a number of reasons, but Tim was a very strong advocate for us the whole way through. He was making calls and putting pressure on the right people to try and get us to close on time all the way up to the night before, and we ultimately did.All in all, Tim was everything we hoped a realtor would be when we began this process, and he has our most enthusiastic recommendation for anyone looking for one!
Zuser20180509142035188
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September 2, 2020
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Great Experience with Tim and Cleon. I am in sales myself, and it's often hard to find people who would listen to what you want and trying to accomplish. Definitely Would recommend Tim Royster and his team!
Yinchang L.
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August 19, 2020
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Tim is AMAZING to work with. He provided us comprehensive research, and helped create the best strategy for us. The selling process is super smooth and we're able to sell our house above the asking price!
Zuser20140529122144394
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August 19, 2020
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Tim is AMAZING to work with. He provided us comprehensive research, and helped create the best strategy for us. The selling process is super smooth and we're able to sell our house above the asking price!
Stensobh
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June 29, 2020
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Tim is a great realtor and really cares about his clients. We had some issues on the buyers' end of selling our house, but he worked his hardest to ensure that we would close and get the best deal for us. He will always go the extra mile and beyond to make sure that you are taken care of.
Bryan S.
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June 29, 2020
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Tim is a great realtor and really cares about his clients. We had some issues on the buyers' end of selling our house, but he worked his hardest to ensure that we would close and get the best deal for us. He will always go the extra mile and beyond to make sure that you are taken care of.
Hooglandc
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June 23, 2020
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Tim Royster is incredibly dedicated and hard working. He always answers his phone or calls you back within 5 minutes. I don't think he sleeps. He is always thinking of how to better serve his clients. He is the best realtor I have ever met. He gives excellent advice and is easy to work with. He listens to you, a quality that is rare. I told him what my monetary goal was in selling my house, and he made that goal his priority. He always treated me with respect and professionalism. He is very trustworthy and if I were buying for selling again, I would only call Tim. I highly recommend him!
Mpfundstein
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June 20, 2020
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Tim was great from start to finish. He knew the areas we were interested in and made excellent recommendations. He knows what to look for in a good property - stable structure, condition of HVAC, roof condition, etc. We highly recommend him.
Emmett M.
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May 2, 2020
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Tim Royster and the Royster Hearth Group did a fantastic job helping us sell our home. We dont think we could have had a better experience. Using their expert advice, we were able to sell our home, over asking price, before it even went active on market. The team was always responsive in answering any questions we had and made us feel comfortable through the entire process. They truly cared about helping us and doing what was right for our family.
Jason S.
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April 1, 2020
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Tim was fantastic! My wife and I were first time home buyers and Tim helped us through the process every step of the way making it a smooth experience. Tim was not only very knowledgeable, but he was great at making us feel comfortable at very busy open houses and showings in a competitive market. His knowledge of homes and attention to detail was also impressive; at every home we visited he pointed out several often overlooked details for us to look at and take into consideration before making an offer.Tim's team is also great - if he had a scheduling conflict, his team was ready and willing to step in to assist in showing us a property. Tim was very responsive and clear with his communications. He was quick to respond with any questions we had or additional details we requested. When it came time to put in offers, his knowledge of the local market conditions really showed. We fully trusted Tim's guidance on making reasonable but competitive offers and it paid off. After our offer was accepted, he helped us negotiate some additional repairs and was adamant about ensuring they were completed before closing and done by professionals. We would highly recommend working with Tim to anyone looking to buy a home!
Cgenne
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November 27, 2019
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We have now worked 4 transactions with Tim - 2 to buy and 2 to sell. We would not use anyone else. We decided to sell after finding "the perfect home" in early September, which left us little room to get the house on the market to continue to take advantage of the early/mid fall market. With Tim's expertise and his connections to equally excellent colleagues, we completed a sale and a purchase within two months! In regards to the sale, Tim's spot-on pricing of our home ensured we had multiple offers the first weekend the house was on the market - and this was during the fall! Tim's use of social media and technology, coupled with his exceptional knowledge and easy going personality, makes him and the rest of The Royster Hearth Group the best in the business! While we're fairly certain we've now moved into our 'forever home' (thanks to Tim!), if we did have to enter into any real estate transactions again - he'd be our first phone call!
Cathieblanton
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November 10, 2019
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We would highly recommend Tim and his team!! Tim was not only knowledgeable and professional but also just a really nice guy! We felt truly represented and supported from beginning to end of selling our home.
Stephen C.
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November 6, 2019
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I was working with another realtor who did not show the level of urgency which was needed. I then called Tim (who had just sold the home that I was looking at) and he provided a great market analysis and got us going. Since we are out of state and moving to the area, when we found a home, Tim conducted a 45 min walk-through/video-chat which gave me and my wife the confidence in making an offer ion a house "unseen." He was on-sight for the home inspection and his team stayed on top of the seller negotiations, lender activity and title company to insure an on-time closure.I would highly recommend Tim as he and his team are actively engaged throughout the entire process and is very competent.
Scone007
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November 6, 2019
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I was working with another realtor who did not show the level of urgency which was needed. I then called Tim (who had just sold the home that I was looking at) and he provided a great market analysis and got us going. Since we are out of state and moving to the area, when we found a home, Tim conducted a 45 min walk-through/video-chat which gave me and my wife the confidence in making an offer ion a house "unseen." He was on-sight for the home inspection and his team stayed on top of the seller negotiations, lender activity and title company to insure an on-time closure.I would highly recommend Tim as he and his team are actively engaged throughout the entire process and is very competent.
Josephinabnet
Review for Member: Tim Royster
November 4, 2019
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As a first-time homebuyer, I did not have to know anything. Tim and his team taught me everything I needed and answered every question and concern I had immediately. They made the process easy. His particular knowledge of VA loans ensured changes were made to the property before the VA appraisal, and the VA approved it without any difficulty. I cannot think him enough for his expertise as well as his caring and friendliness. Five stars is just not enough for him. He is outstanding!
Alyssa D.
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October 17, 2019
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Working with Tim and his team was wonderful! Tim answered all of our questions and explained things in terms we understood. Tim and his team were professional, courteous, helpful and very responsive every step of the way. Highly recommend!!
Dennis W.
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October 5, 2019
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Knowledgeable, accomodating, and responsive communication in getting to know my home needs through our visits/discussions either during our walk throughs/touring properties or our conversations via phone, email and text message. I really appreciated the personalized online home search utilizing my search criteria/profile of "must haves" and "nice to haves" for my new home. Mr. Tim Royster kept me apprised of real estate listings and scheduling tours of properties thus maximizing efficiency for everyone's time. From my first conversation with Tim to closing on my new home, what a pleasure it has been working with Mr. Tim Royster and the Royster Hearth Group. Thank you so much for your time, responsiveness, and assistance in making my new home goal(s) a reality.
Scott H.
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August 15, 2019
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Ive dealt with a number of real estate agents over the years and Tim ranks at the top of the list. His knowledge of the Northern Virginia market and entire real estate transaction process was superb. He had an uncanny sense for finding properties that my wife and I were interested in touring. He always came very prepared with data and printouts of the prospective properties wed be touring and was never late. Tim was very patient with us as we tried to understand the area, different types of homes, and pros/cons of each property. During the walkthroughs of the properties, Tim would point out the good and the bad, flagging potential issues. This was above and beyond any real estate agent Ive ever dealt with and saved us from pursuing several properties with costly issues. Tim surrounds himself with a superb team and recommended a great home inspector, Title company, professional photographer, and virtual stager. He was always very responsive and is the consummate professional. When we settled on a property and decided to make an offer, Tims experience in the real estate market and local area paid dividends when presenting the offer and later when negotiating credits after the home inspection. Tim helped us navigate a complex real estate transaction involving a trustee, attorney, and general contractor. Tim is always on your side and has your best interests in mind. He is honest, hard working, humble, and exemplifies his companys mission statement to aEURoeserve our neighbors, not ourselvesaEUR?. We highly recommend Tim and the Royster Hearth Group! Thank you Tim, and team! Youre our only choice for any future real estate transactions!
Matthew H.
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July 29, 2019
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Tim is an absolute professional - knowledgable, responsive, ethical, and empathetic. As a first time home buyer, Tim walked us through the whole process and was there with our family every step of the way. Throughout, I knew that Tim had my best interests in mind and was looking out for any shortterm and longterm pitfalls.Secondly, Tim is also a great salesman. We first met him at two open houses and he immediately stuck out from his peers. Tim is attentive but not pushy. He is focused on making a deal and connecting the right buyer with the right home.I cannot reccomend Tim enough if you are looking to buy a home-especially if you are a first time buyer!!!!
Tsull3605
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June 25, 2019
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We've sold a few homes now, this was one of the smoothest does processes we've been through. Tim was on top of all aspects of the sale, I feel like we got the best price for our home, and nothing was left undone. Would definitely reccomend and use Tim again in the sale of a home.
Orourke R.
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June 21, 2019
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Tim works hard and is exceedingly nice. He is also very well informed with respect to both market conditions and house conditions. I think that anyone who works with Tim will be happy.
Leah D.
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May 5, 2019
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We had such an incredible home selling experience. We could not be more pleased with Tim and his team. Tim listened to our thoughts and concerns and was able to address every issue. He went over the selling process, brought in experts to assist and reassured us along the way. Everyone was respectful, knowledgeable and were true professionals. Tim's knowledge and expertise led to a very short time on the market with multiple offers over asking price. It was such a great experience...we highly recommend Tim!!
Iwalani W.
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May 4, 2019
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Tim was Awesome! I'm sure he is backed with a great team although we only needed to deal with Tim in the complete sale of our home. Tim was spot on with the market in our area. His advice on price, negotiations, inclusions and exclusions were not only in-line with our thoughts but also with the local market. His marketing was just what we needed as we were under contract within about a week and closed within 6 weeks even though the first contract fell through. I would highly recommend Tim and use him again should we find ourselves back in the area. He also gave me a great recommendation for a realtor in another area for a future purchase.
Heidisun33
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April 9, 2019
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If we xould, we would rate Tim 6 out of 5 for all the categories. In the last 6 months, due to his outstanding marketing skills, Tim managed to help us in leasing out one condo apt. and sold another unit, both with very satisfactory returns. Tim isA very knowledgeable about the local market and exceptionally professional in his negotiations and deal closings. He has been very responsive to all our queries and has provided us feedback on customer reviews in a prompt and responsible manner. He is honest and trustworthy. We could not have asked for a more streamlined, efficient and effortless experience. We have no hesitation in recommending Tim to anyone who may have interest in the real estate market. Thank you Tim and team!Audrey and Heidi
Hansbarger 1.
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April 7, 2019
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Tim collaborated with my husband and me to sell our townhome in Burke, VA. It was clear he knew the area and the market He was easy to work with and earned our trust. His recommendations for readying our older house were on target and cost efficient. The vendors he recommended for repairs were professional, prompt, effective, and reasonably priced. His professionally photographed listing attracted interest and his open house resulted immediately in a buyer with a contract for our asking price. This was in just over a week of us giving him exclusive listing of the home. His communication was exceptional in working with my husband locally and me from afar via electronic communication. Tim took care to keep me in the loop. We would highly recommend Tim to help you sell your home.
Mrandmrsambrozik
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April 2, 2019
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Tim is the epitome of an outstanding real estate professional. He is incredibly knowledgable about the local market, always responsive to inquiries, and consistently motivated to ensure that his clients find a home that suites their needs and desires. Tim's help was invaluable through the entire homebuying process. Any question that we had, he was able to answer, or point us to the proper invidual/contractor to help obtain the answer. i would recommend Tim to any homebuyer/seller. If you are a first time homebuyer, as we were, it will be hard to find anyone better
Dkshideler8
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March 22, 2019
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Working with Tim on home-buying was a terrific experience! We were first-time home-buyers and Tim carefully walked us through the process so we never felt surprised or confused by any of the procedurals. Tim was proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely thorough responding almost immediately to any query or concern. Looking for homes was enjoyable, and Tim didn't waste our time or show us houses that were out of our price range or not what we had said we wanted to see. When we put in our offer and then came under contract Tim moved us swiftly through the process, ran down tricky questions, helped deal with some sticky contingencies and managed the whole process skillfully. Tim definitely had our best interests at heart. Would encourage anyone looking for a home to work with Tim.
Karolynhaley
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March 11, 2019
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Tim and Gary were awesome! We were relocating out of the area and they quickly got our home listed with stunning photos. After an abundance of showings and an open house, we had multiple offers just days after listing! They both guided us through the process of going through each offer and narrowing down the best one. From there, closing was a breeze! You can be rest assured your home is in good hands with these two!
George S.
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December 15, 2018
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My wife and I were immediately contacted by Tim after we requested more information about a potential home listed on Zillow. Although he had a pretty jam packed day, Tim offered his time toward the end of a showing for us to introduce ourselves. We briefly talked about what we were looking for in a new home, and since we were first time home purchasers, he suggested that we meet for coffee the following weekend to review the home buying process and look at additional homes. He also introduced us to a local lender whom he trusts to receive a second quote on a mortgage rate and expected closing costs based on our price range. The two of them knocked it out of the park with their service. Tim not only helped us secure a house that we loved and ended up winning in a bidding war, he additionally helped recover some costs during the contingency period due to results of the home inspection. He has been nothing short of fantastic, as the entire process from meeting Tim to closing on our new house lasted less than 30 days. I highly recommend Tim. He will take the time to get to know you and help you a home you love.
Whitemr4
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November 25, 2018
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Sooo glad we found Tim to help us successfully navigate the uber-competitive Northern VA housing market! Tim's years of experience showed as he deftly leveraged his network of contacts when we had questions about home inspections, local lenders and contractors. Tim's calm demeanor and relaxed approach put us at ease and kept us focused in several stressful bidding situations!
MHSongbird
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September 17, 2018
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Tim Royster was the ideal real estate agent! He helped us sell our previous home and buy a new one. He arranged for professional photography and a staging consultation that showed our home in the best possible way. Tim was patient with our many questions & with our many visits to view potential new homes. He navigated all the legal work with ease & we felt confident in him. I recommend Tim Royster most highly!
Flyingfish211
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July 31, 2018
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Having Tim as our trusted agent to represent us in both the selling and buying process was absolutely the best decision we have made! Tim knows the area, understands the process, and is incredibly professional, courteous, detail-oriented and responsive. He guided us through each step of the way, providing us with valuable information and reminders, and checking in with us on a daily basis.Upon our initial discussion and goal setting, Tim provided us with a comprehensive market analysis in our area and collaborated with us to frame the selling strategy. Though he is a savvy agent with great recommendations, he had our interest at heart and would always listen to our needs and work with us to ensure we arrive at the best solutions that fit us. Tim also included additional resources as part of his standard service - a fantastic photographer with professional pictures and virtual tour video of our house, a very experienced stager who gave us practical and helpful advice that upgraded the appeal of our house, etc. We had a tight timeline for our entire process of selling, buying and moving, and naturally we were a bit nervous. On top of that, we were scheduled to go on vacation with the extended family on the first day that our house would be on the market. After Tims reassurance, we took his advice to not push the go-live date out and instead go enjoy the family time and let him handle things for us. Without a blink, Tim took care of everything when we were away for three days and kept us in the loop. We were so impressed with his going above and beyond to work with our schedule. Tim proved himself to be our trusted advisor by his dedication and professionalism. Tim combined his expert knowledge/strategies in real estate with tried-and-true great customer service and new marketing methodologies and technologies (e.g., prominent online and social media presence, interactive posting on his website, etc.). We had many potential buyers come tour our house, starting with just a few hours after it was put on the market! With Tim as our trusted advisor and savvy negotiator, our house was sold in a price we were very happy with and in just over a week! (As an objective comparison, several other houses in our neighborhood that came on market the same time are still on the market now after over a month and a half, with reduced prices.) Tim, an experienced and proactive agent, made all the difference. Tim also helped us buy our current house, which we just moved in and absolutely love! Given that we needed to sell, the timing was of essence. Tim guided us through both seamlessly. He learned what we wanted and gave us many good houses to consider. After we saw this house we absolutely loved, Tim gave us great advice and it helped differentiate our offer from another buyer's. (We later met the owner and pieced together that Tims advice contributed to our offer being selected, which led to the contract!) Tim made sure we had everything we needed and checked in with us even after we settled in. What dedication! We highly recommend Tim, a trusted advisor and true professional with integrity!
Mattviolin
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June 29, 2018
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Tim is very professional, kind, understanding, and detail oriented. He knows the area and housing markets inside and out. He was a real pleasure to work with. Confidence and being comfortable are needed when buying and selling a home, and thats what we had with Tim. We highly recommend him.
Ed F.
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June 24, 2018
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TIm was very helpfull with the entire house buying process. He did a really good job talking with the current homeowner and agreeing final price. Tim came to us recommended and I would do the same.
Melissa
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May 24, 2018
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Tim is the best real estate agent we have ever encountered! We are in the military and move often, so we have worked with quite a few agents. Tim made it extremely easy to sell our home and help us find another home. He was extremely professional, and briefed us on the market and his recommendations during our first web call. He quickly and broadly advertised, photographed the house, and helped us get the house ready by assisting us with finding needed services because we were not local to the area. His responsiveness was very timely, and he followed up on all areas of the process to make sure things were moving along as they should. He had the perfect balance of making recommendations, and acting on our decisions. We will definitely be working with him again when we move back to the area. I highly recommend Tim for buying or selling a home.
Canada C.
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March 22, 2018
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Tim was extremely great to work with! After several bidding wars later, I finally closed on a house that I truly love! Also, Tim is full of information, helpful, and responds quickly to any questions or concerns you may have. He is very detailed to the point where he will point out certain things within a house that I would never had noticed. He is a solid realtor and I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sale.
Bob L.
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January 24, 2018
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Tim is personable, pleasant to work with and knows the biz. He made the listing process smooth and provided insights on how best to show our property. He was still settling into the Houston market when we worked with him a year ago, but was already tapped into a solid knowledge base that should only have improved since then.
Naras000
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January 23, 2018
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From the very first contact until the closing, Mr.Tim Royster was knowledgeable, helpful and was available for follow up at all times. I did find him taking initiative to sort of issues (of not exactly his responsibility) needed to help reach the closing point. I found him anticipating issues and trying to solve them effectively during my recent experience.
Bencadle1
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November 4, 2015
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I had the opportunity to work with Tim for two home purchases and one sale. His level of commitment, expertise and willingness to go above and beyond in helping us find the perfect home made the whole process easy and seamless. He was extremely knowledgeable and forthcoming with the information necessary to help us make the best decisions for our family. Tim also proved to be an excellent advocate. During the closing of my first home purchase, the seller's agent became agitated and unprofessional after being unable to change our settlement terms. Tim handled the situation with confidence and ease, ensuring that the terms of the contract/HUD would be honored. He was committed to making sure my family and I were satisfied during every step of the process. This is why I recommend you give Tim Royster a call. You will not be disappointed.
William L.
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August 5, 2015
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Tim helped us buy our new home, and sell our existing home. If you've ever bought a home, you know there will likely be a few surprises along the way, so it is important to find a realtor you trust. Throughout the home buying process, Tim was professional, clear, genuine and easy to work with. Others have mentioned the high level of integrity with which Tim conducts himself, and we whole heartedly agree. We ended up falling in love with a home that needed a complete renovation. Tim was so helpful in pointing out potential problems with the home, and he helped us find contractors and solutions so we could feel confident about the purchase. When it came to selling our home, Tim's knowledge and experience in our neighborhood was invaluable. He timed the sale perfectly. We showed the house only once and got a full price offer that night. I highly recommend Tim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
M T.
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August 5, 2015
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Tim helped us buy our new home, and sell our existing home. If you've ever bought a home, you know there will likely be a few surprises along the way, so it is important to find a realtor you trust. Throughout the home buying process, Tim was professional, clear, genuine and easy to work with. Others have mentioned the high level of integrity with which Tim conducts himself, and we whole heartedly agree. We ended up falling in love with a home that needed a complete renovation. Tim was so helpful in pointing out potential problems with the home, and he helped us find contractors and solutions so we could feel confident about the purchase. When it came to selling our home, Tim's knowledge and experience in our neighborhood was invaluable. He timed the sale perfectly. We showed the house only once and got a full price offer that night. I highly recommend Tim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Bupbup
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August 4, 2015
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Tim is a very experienced and knowledgeable realtor who exemplifies the utmost standard of professionalism in every facet of the job. Aside from his professional knowledge, however, Tim is a positive, caring, and stalwart pillar of support throughout the entire process. His steadfast and relaxed temperament helped me tremendously during the purchase of my first home. Therefore, it is my pleasure to recommend Tim as a realtor. You can't go wrong with this guy.
Kelly S.
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August 4, 2015
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Tim is a very experienced and knowledgeable realtor who exemplifies the utmost standard of professionalism in every facet of the job. Aside from his professional knowledge, however, Tim is a positive, caring, and stalwart pillar of support throughout the entire process. His steadfast and relaxed temperament helped me tremendously during the purchase of my first home. Therefore, it is my pleasure to recommend Tim as a realtor. You can't go wrong with this guy.
Jml31858
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July 29, 2015
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?We hired Tim to sell our home in Alexandria, VA. We were living on the west coast at the time and had tenants living in our house. Tim took care of everything. He inspected our home and got multiple estimates for home repair companies to fix up a couple areas. He arranged for all the work in our house and coordinated with our tenants throughout the entire selling process (inspections, repairs, open-house, etc.). He set realistic expectations and negotiated a selling price that we and the buyers were both happy with. All in all, a fabulous experience! I wish I had another house in the DC area just so that I could hire Tim again. He is a man of integrity and works well with you at each stage of the process - always going above and beyond. Nothing is hidden with Tim, he is entirely upfront about everything. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home. Thank you Tim.
Joseph B.
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July 29, 2015
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?We hired Tim to sell our home in Alexandria, VA. We were living on the west coast at the time and had tenants living in our house. Tim took care of everything. He inspected our home and got multiple estimates for home repair companies to fix up a couple areas. He arranged for all the work in our house and coordinated with our tenants throughout the entire selling process (inspections, repairs, open-house, etc.). He set realistic expectations and negotiated a selling price that we and the buyers were both happy with. All in all, a fabulous experience! I wish I had another house in the DC area just so that I could hire Tim again. He is a man of integrity and works well with you at each stage of the process - always going above and beyond. Nothing is hidden with Tim, he is entirely upfront about everything. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home. Thank you Tim.