David Rathgeber's

Testimonials

What Others Say - Client Comments

Many have left 5-star Google reviews.
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“I have never used David personally. But from my interactions with him as a reporter and his knowledge of what's going on in local real estate -- up to the minute. not months too late -- I would not hesitate to contract with him to help me buy or sell a house. He knows of what he speaks.”
Lew - Nationally Syndicated Real Estate Columnist (Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune and many more)

“David will work for you. He is my all-time go-to Realtor.”
Peter – Founder and former editor of the Washington Times Friday Home Guide

“David Rathgeber literally wrote the books on Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Metro Area. David navigated successfully through some challenges selling my home, helped me rent a home, and helped me buy another home. I highly recommend David for any real estate transaction!”
David – David Engel is now a Realtor and one of the very best in Maryland and DC

“David has been my friend in real estate for over 2 decades. We have successfully completed 7 real estate transactions in that time. He's the best!”
Dorothy – Virginia, Maryland, Florida

“David’s great knowledge of real estate has been apparent as he has represented many of our family members in the buying and selling of their homes! We are very happy with his work!”
Steve and Martha - Fairfax

“David was my buyer's agent. I was a first- time buyer in Arlington, VA. He is friendly, intelligent, and hardworking. 5 stars earned”
Ken - Arlington

‘David brings vast knowledge of real estate markets and boat loads of research to the task of helping you buy or sell properties. He helped me to buy one property and to market another that we later decided to hold onto as a result of his wise counsel. Don't go to market without him!”
Bill – McLean and Arlington

“Always there for us!!! Even years later to just answer a random question.”
Joan – Falls Church and Manassas

The following reviews are from Mobil Oil corporate executives.

“David is a great realtor who has helped me and my children with several real estate sales and purchases and all were handled well. Have known David for forty years.”
Tom and Barbara – Vienna (Former owner of Fishin’ Frenzy of NatGeo fame.)

“Very professional and knowledgeable about the market. Goes the extra mile for his clients. I have used him twice and would highly recommend him.”
John and Blanca – Fairfax and Fairfax

“Dave is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, experienced and professional. Not pushy. He helped us with a house purchase as well as a house sale. Very highly recommended.”
John and Peg - Vienna

"Great agent focused on understanding and meeting your objectives. We have used Dave multiple times and impressed every time.”
Darryl and Debra - Centreville

"Excellent service and knowledge of the area. Maintains the investment viewpoint of a home in balance with the emotional viewpoint the buyer brings."
Sean and Penny - Ashburn

"Used David for my 3 real estate transactions--he delivered what he promised!”
Cecelia - McLean

“Experienced and friendly. Dave will help you find the home with everything you're looking for.”
Pete and Teri – Oak Hill

Executive summary of the reviews below . . .
tops / absolutely awesome / great transaction / knows his stats / very responsive / very knowledgeable / there for me through the whole process / highly recommend him / was always there / encouraging and guiding me / a good friend for the past 20 years / answering my many questions / diligent efforts / attention to detail and knowledge of the local market / working your magic / gets the best result / a pleasure to work with / help, wisdom, and support / understanding of the market / very easy-going / deep intellect / straight shooter / smooth, stress free, and fun / appreciated your patience / very accessible / nobody understands the market better / most knowledgeable / expert help and care / enjoyed working with you / wonderful job / always available for us / on our side / an expert negotiator / our number one choice / got the art of selling a home down to a science / fact-based / no-nonsense professional / knowledge, service and responsiveness second to none / outstanding / excellent, personable / very patient / works well with both buyers and sellers / great negotiator / very professional and easy to work with / you will be our first call / one great guy to work with / terrific negotiator / did an outstanding job / everything I expected and more / always available and returned calls promptly / seemed like he was working exclusively for us / enjoys his work / one of the best in his field / the most professional / works hard and effectively / advice was always sound / a real pro / solid experience / works relentlessly / you set an example to others professionally and interpersonally / most reliable professional / continuous hard work, extra effort, and persistence / a genuine pleasure / excellent service / we felt like we were his only client / professionalism, good sense, and good humor / it was fun / negotiating skills second to none / always a pleasure to work with / comforting to have you there every step of the way / patience / expertise is unsurpassed / professional expertise, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness / negotiating skills were very impressive / saved us thousands of dollars / learned a lot from you / impressed with your efficient use of data and statistics / methodical approach / our confidence was fully justified / fantastic job / everything went smoothly / knowledge base is superior / kind, patient, and fun to be with / patient / best in the business / low-key style / ability to switch into high-gear to close the deal / very helpful during our relocation / always available / pleasant experience / most comprehensive and professional / best in his field / excellent job / excellent service

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"Your efforts are very much appreciated by all of us at the Farr Law Firm. You are absolutely awesome! Thank you!" Connie - Fairfax

"David Rathgeber is tops." Paul and Karen - McLean & Great Falls

"Many thanks for a great transaction." Jim and Bonna - Oakton & Oakton

"Thanks, David! You're the Realtor who knows his stats stuff, so your feedback counts for a lot." Chris - Alexandria & Alexandria & Alexandria & Alexandria & Annandale

"David just helped me sell my mother's home, in which we had a deadline in order to get it done. David was very responsive, very knowledgeable in this whole process. He provided me with knowledge that I didn't have and was there for me through the whole process. I can't say enough of good things about this professional and I will certainly, when the time comes to sell my home, reach out to him and his company. The whole process from selling the home to closing went smoothly with David on top of the whole process. I would highly recommend him for anyone who is in the market to buy or sell a home." Ann - Alexandria

"David was always there, encouraging and guiding me in the process, while letting me know that it isn't over until it's over. During that time, I developed a deep understanding of the work that a good Realtor does for his client. David has been a true professional as well as a good friend the past 20 years. His company is aptly named, YFiRE, Your Friend in Real Estate." Donna - Falls Church

"Thank you SO much for being our Realtor in this process again. We really appreciate all the time and your help in answering my many questions throughout these past 5 months. Can't believe it's been that long." Kevin and Alexandra - Bealeton & Bealeton & Bealeton & Culpeper

"David, thanks for your diligent efforts on our behalf, especially all the attention to detail and knowledge of the local market. When taking a journey into the unknown, it's good to have guide, who's been there many times before." Charles - Springfield

"Thanks for making our sale happen and working your magic. You always seem to know how to get the best result and to close the deal." David and Rachel - Centreville & Centreville & Centreville & Centreville & Vienna & Vienna

"Thanks again for all your help. Couldn't have done it without you." Nick and Sarah - Centreville & Centreville & Haymarket

"It was a pleasure to work with you and share my first home buying experience with you. Thank you for all your help, wisdom, and support through this process." Victor - Ashburn

"...thanks again and hope to work with you again soon. We will definitely recommend you to all our friends and acquaintances..." Cathy - Arlington

"David's understanding of the market is second to none. He also has a very easy going manner that veils the deep intellect churning underneath. He is a straight shooter. It was a pleasure to work with him." Greg and Emily - Alexandria & Alexandria & Chantilly

"Thanks so very much for your help in making my first home purchase smooth, stress free, and fun." Maureen - Manassas Park

"You were great in the buying experience and your expertise helped make the selling experience go smoothly. We appreciated your patience with our many phone calls. We liked that you were very accessible. We will continue to recommend you to others." John and Blanca - Fairfax & Fairfax

"Thank you so much. We are convinced we could not have done it without you." Dewey and Masha - Alexandria & Arlington & Arlington & Arlington

"Great job! Nobody understands the local real estate market better than David." Gary and Gail - Fairfax Station

"David is the most knowledgeable realtor I have ever worked with. I can't imagine doing a real estate transaction without the expert help and care that he gives to his clients. I highly recommend him!" Andi - Fairfax Station & Centreville & Centreville

"We really enjoyed working with you throughout the entire process of selling the home. We'll definitely refer our friends!" Beth and Chris - Centreville

"David did a wonderful job selling our home. He was always available for us and we were so happy that he was on our side! David is an expert negotiator and we will ask him to help us find our next home. We will definitely be recommending David to our friends." Luis and Heather - Fairfax

"You will always be our number one choice for a realtor." Jeff and Karen - Gaithersburg & Gaithersburg

"David has gotten the art of selling a home down to a science." Sean and Sherri - Fairfax

"Dave is a fact-based, no-nonsense professional. His knowledge, service and responsiveness are second to none." Ken and Susan - Chantilly & Chantilly

"As usual, your real estate services were outstanding and we thank you." Steven and Amy - Alexandria & Vienna

"David is an excellent, personable agent who helped us sell our condominium and buy a home we love." Beth, Van and Cody - Alexandria & Alexandria

"Dave is very patient and works well with both buyers and sellers. A great negotiator who works for a win-win solution." Bob and Becky - Burke & Fairfax & Fairfax

"Dave knows the real estate market. He is very professional and easy to work with. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone." Frank and Carol - Fairfax

"I guarantee that you will be our first call should we have the opportunity to move back to Fairfax. Please feel free to use us as a reference whenever the need arises." Peter and Cindy - Centreville

"One great guy to work with and a terrific negotiator." Rolen and Connie - Centreville

"From the very first day of our association, he did an outstanding job. He did everything I expected and more. He was always available and returned calls promptly. It almost seemed like he was working exclusively for us. It was very obvious that he enjoys his work and is without doubt one of the best in his field." Kenneth and Olga - Fairfax

"David is the most professional realtor we have ever used. He works hard and effectively, and his advice was always sound." Tom and Barbara - Vienna

"Dave is a real pro! He combines solid experience with market research to develop a target price and then works relentlessly for his client. We couldn't have been more pleased with the results." Steve and Sandy - Great Falls

"You set an example to others professionally and interpersonally. We will follow you to the end of the earth!" Dan and Sara - Alexandria

"David is certainly the most reliable professional we have ever met. One million thanks." Djaffar and Malika - Chantilly & Fairfax

"Your continuous hard work, extra effort, and persistence truly paid off. It was a genuine pleasure working with you." Betty - Arlington

"We appreciate Dave's excellent service and will recommend him to our friends." Joe and Tess - Centreville & Centreville

"We felt like we were his only client!" Darryl and Debra - Centreville

"Thank you so much for your professionalism, your good sense, and your good humor - it was fun." Mark and Mary - Fairfax & Fairfax & Arlington

"David's negotiating skills are second to none." Mark and JoAnne - Centreville & Centreville & Centreville

"As always, you are a pleasure to work with and a joy to socialize with." Ed and Michelle - Great Falls & Alexandria & Alexandria

"It was very comforting to have you there every step of the way. I appreciated your patience." Elizabeth - Centreville

"Dave's expertise is unsurpassed in both buying and selling." Riitta - Alexandria & Alexandria

"We very much appreciate your professional expertise, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness." Jim and Bonna - Oakton

"David's negotiating skills were very impressive. He saved us thousands of dollars." Jody and Theresa - Fairfax

"We really learned a lot from you, thanks!" Phil and Laurie - Fairfax & Fairfax

"We were most impressed with your efficient use of data and statistics to support your methodical approach to selling a residence." Michael and Jeanne-Marie - McLean

"We relied completely on David to advise and guide us through the maze of details in selling our home and our confidence in him was fully justified." Griswold and Jane - McLean

"Dave Rathgeber did a fantastic job. Showed us more homes in one week than I thought was possible. Everything went smoothly." Bob and Diane - Oak Hill

"His knowledge base is superior. He is kind, patient, and fun to be with." Tim and Anne Marie - Burke & Burke & Vienna & Vienna & McLean

"Dave was patient in showing us a multitude of homes throughout all of Fairfax County. He is the best in the business. " Andy and Heejung - Centreville & Fairfax & Oakton & Oakton

"We appreciated Dave's low-key style and his ability to switch into high-gear to close the deal." Rich and Kathy - Clifton & Clifton & Clifton & Clifton

"Dave was very helpful during our relocation. It was a stressful time, and he was always available when we needed him." John and Peg - Vienna & Vienna

"David made the sale of our home a very pleasant experience." Richard and Jen - Sterling & Sterling & Ashburn

"On three occasions, David provided the most comprehensive and professional real estate services to me. I consider him the best in his field and will always recommend him to others." Cecelia - McLean & McLean & McLean

"Dave Rathgeber did an excellent job." Andy and Jean - Alexandria & Great Falls & Great Falls

"Excellent service..." Jeff and Tracy - Potomac Falls & Potomac Falls

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