Five Star Home Professionals

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2015 Washington, D.C.
Five Star Home Professionals
Real Estate
Agents
Mortgage
Professionals
Home/Auto
Insurance Professionals
Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research throughout the U.S. to
identify real estate agents, mortgage professionals and home/auto insurance
professionals who demonstrate professional excellence and provide quality service
to their clients. Now entering its twelfth year, the Five Star award program is the
largest and most widely published award in the industry, covering more than 40 major U.S. markets.
The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, consumers and industry experts to
identify Washington, D.C.-area service professionals who stand out in their industry and community. Award candidates for
the Five Star award are brought forward based on consumer evaluations, peer nominations and/or based on superior industry
credentials (based on experience and historical production).
Phone and online survey respondents submit evaluations rating their service professional on criteria such as overall
satisfaction, customer service skills, market knowledge and whether they would recommend the professional to a friend.
Award recipients represent less than 7 percent of professionals in the Washington, D.C. area and demonstrate professional
excellence and a commitment to customer service.
This year’s winners are listed and profiled in the following pages. They can also be found, along with more on our research
methodology, on our website at FiveStarProfessional.com.
Research
Disclosures
• The 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Professionals and Home/Auto Insurance Professionals do not pay a fee to be
included in the research or the final list.
• Each professional is screened against state governing bodies to verify that licenses are current, and no disciplinary actions
are pending.
• The inclusion of a real estate agent, mortgage professional or insurance professional on the final lists should not be construed
as an endorsement by Five Star Professional or The Washington Post.
• The research process incorporates a statistically valid sample in order to identify the professionals in the local market who
score highest in overall satisfaction. These professionals are not included on the list unless their score is statistically valid.
For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Know a great home professional?
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Catherine Czuba
Senior Vice President Compass D.C.
Left to right: Katrina Schymik Abjornson; 2015 winner Catherine Czuba; Marian Lobred
Experience success with Catherine Czuba and The Czuba Group
• Czuba Group named 2015 “Best of Washington” by
Washingtonian Magazine
Catherine Czuba
Senior Vice President Compass D.C.,
Realtor, D.C./Md./Va.
• Catherine named 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agent
• Catherine named Senior Vice President of
Compass’s Washington, D.C. operations in 2015
Phone: 202-549-6819
[email protected]
Highly regarded for their integrity in business transactions by buyers and
sellers, as well as their peers, Catherine, Katrina and Marian’s consistent
application of high standards has led to an outstanding track record of
successfully selling a high volume of properties during all market conditions.
The group brings an unwavering focus to every detail of a transaction from
the initial meeting through the settlement. Recognized as strategic and
hardworking, The Czuba Group’s clients appreciate their easy rapport and
accessible style. They make sure to listen and communicate to each of their
clients in order to make their clients’ goals a reality.
“I’m proud to have Catherine carry the title
as senior vice president for Compass. She
embodies everything we would want from
one of our agents in this role — experienced,
dedicated, talented and a team player.”
— Lindsay Reishman,
Compass Inc. President
1506 19th Street Northwest, Suite One | Washington, DC 20036 | Office: 202-491-1275 | www.czubagroup.com
Visit Czubagroup.com or Call Today to Schedule Your Home Value Consultation
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Ricardo Vasquez
Five Star
Real Estate Agents
Terry Orie
Realtor Licensed in D.C., Md. and Va.
5034 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Cell: 202-438-0311
Office: 202-326-1300
[email protected]
ricardomyrealtor.com
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Integrity
Experience
Success
Dedication
6226 Old Dominion Dr.
McLean, VA 22101
Office: 703-237-9500
Cell: 571-238-2506
[email protected]
www.terryorie.com
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I am greatful and honored to have been recognized by clients and
peers due to the quality of service I have provided. I have always
strived to provide the best possible service, putting clients’ needs to
the top; it’s my priority.
I will continue to put my 14-plus years of experience to your service.
Thank you for making me a top agent.
Responsive — reacting quickly and positively
Reliable — dependable, trustworthy, dedicated
Remarkable — exceptional, outstanding, fantastic
Results — successful, effective, time-saving
I am honored to be a Five Star award winner and thank all of my clients
for allowing me to serve them. Jill E. in Fairfax said, “You truly made
a big difference in how quickly my home sold for a great price. Your
research on the immediate neighborhood and the Fairfax market was
spot-on in terms of our pricing strategy. I’m so thankful I could count on
you to follow up on leads and give me regular status reports …” Ken and
Tosha K. in Clifton said, “She developed a strategy for pricing our home.
Her plan paid off — we had a full-price offer after two days on the
market! The best thing about working with Terry is her total support …”
Responsive … Reliable … Remarkable … Results
Kevin Rollins
Heather Graves
Realtor, SFR®, Pre-Foreclosure Specialist Certification, SRES®, Property Manager
Partner
Central Properties, LLC
10460 Campus Way S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Direct: 240-432-7848
[email protected]
www.TheRollinsGroup.com
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17 years of industry experience
Providing housing solutions for sellers and buyers
Dedicated to client services
Short-sale and foreclosure specialist
Property management company
I am extremely thankful for each and every one of my clients and peers
that has taken the time to recognized me for the Five Star Real Estate
Agent award. I strive to achieve my clients’ goals with the utmost
diligence and priority. Whether selling or purchasing real estate as
a first-timer, senior, “relo” or investor, I have built my reputation and
career on being the Realtor of choice for quality service, personal care
and attention to unique situations. I thank you all and thoroughly
appreciate your business.
Destined to Serve You
1353 V St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Direct: 202-304-0072
Office: 202-232-0600
[email protected]
heathergravesrealestate.com
The right Realtor makes all the difference — all around.
• Expert market knowledge
• Savvy and fun buying/selling
• In D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Every home, homeowner and homebuyer is unique and special for a
variety of reasons. I am a problem solver and very good at developing
a strategy or game plan that will succeed. With a background in sports
marketing and communication, I bring a collaborative, team-based
approach to real estate that builds trust and empowers my clients.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, investor or seeking to sell
your current home and purchase the next, I will work with you every
step of the way as your most loyal advocate.
I Would Love to Hear From You!
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Irene deLeon
John Mentis
GRI, SRES®, BPOR, CDPE
Realtor
9841 Georgetown Pike, P.O. Box 97
Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: 703-338-1765
[email protected]
www.irenedeleon.com
A professional in the real estate industry for the past 14 years, deLeon is a
multimillion-dollar producer with over $130 million in sales at Long & Foster.
She has a proven track record working with traditional sellers and buyers, as
well as with first-time homebuyers, seniors and real estate investors.
She is trilingual, speaking English, Spanish and Italian, which allows her to
more effectively serve the diverse clientele in Northern Virginia. In addition,
deLeon has significant experience in short sales and foreclosure sales, having
worked with several financial institutions as a Real Estate Owned (REO) agent.
deLeon is a member of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, the
Virginia Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She
also belongs to the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) and was influential in
starting the local WCR chapter in the Northern Virginia area in the mid-2000s.
In addition to her real estate involvement, deLeon volunteers as a docent
with the Supreme Court of the United States.
4600 Lee Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22207
Office: 703-522-0500
Cell: 202-549-0081
[email protected]
www.johnmentis.com
• 2015 Washingtonian Magazine Best Agents List, Platinum
• 2015 Long & Foster Real Estate — Top 100 Elite Performers
(company-wide), Top 10 Agent (N. Va. and W. Va. region),
Top Listing Agent and Top Buyer’s Agent (Arlington office)
The goal for every client is to make an informed decision. Over 80
percent of John’s clients are repeat clients or referrals. A record
of successfully closing more than 300 transactions worth over
$155 million and achieving various production accolades gives John a
wealth of knowledge. Please call for a private consultation.
Licensed in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Knowledge • Experience • Results!
The Pirovic Team
Your Life Is Changing. I Can Help!®
Nurit Coombe
Realtor
RE/MAX 2000
Rockville, MD 20852
Direct: 301-346-5252
Office: 301-881-1700
[email protected]
www.nuritcoombe.com
Left to right: 2015 winner Jean Pirovic; Alex Heitkemper
Put the power of the Pirovic Team to work for you!
• Washingtonian Magazine Top 100 Teams in 2015
• Long & Foster Top 100 Agents in 2015
• Over $28 million in sales in 2014
• Long & Foster Chairman’s Club 10 years running
12520 Prosperity Drive, Suite 105 | Silver Spring, MD 20904
Jean’s cell: 301-520-8420 | Alex’s cell: 301-503-7783
[email protected] | www.thepirovicteam.LNF.com
• No. 1 RE/MAX agent in Maryland and the Central Atlantic region
— RE/MAX congratulates Nurit Coombe on being the No. 1
agent for 2014 and 2015
• RE/MAX Diamond Award and Hall of Fame
• Recognized as America’s Best Real Estate Agent in 2014
and 2015 (REAL Trends and Trulia)
I want to take this opportunity to thank my clients and peers for
recognizing me as a Five Star Real Estate Agent. It is an honor to be
recognized in this forum and a privilege to have worked with you!
If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation.
Broker Phone: 301-388-2600
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Who You Work With Matters!
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Mary Anthony
Bill Eng
Ellie Hitt
Realtor, Certified Appraiser
Realtor, GRI, ABR®, BPOR, SRES®
Realtor
6820 Elm St.
McLean, VA 22101
Direct: 703-636-4998
[email protected]
housebymary.com
With a background in fine arts and a stint in
Hollywood, Mary’s niche is staging homes for the
highest returns. Licensed in Virginia, District of
Columbia and Maryland, she was named in Top
100 Realtors 2015 by Washingtonian Magazine
and is a member of FIABCI (international
estate agents).
7010 Little River Tpke., Ste. 100
Annandale, VA 22003
Cell: 540-850-3612
Office: 703-750-2800
[email protected]
billeng.LNF.com
189 Kentlands Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Direct: 240-888-8448
Office: 301-975-9500, Ext. 4246
[email protected]
• Retired DoD civilian
• 30-plus years in Northern Va. — Falls Church to
Fredericksburg
• Familiar with all housing: SFH, duplex, condos,
garden apartments and commuting: VRE,
metro, auto and E-ZPass
• All satisfied clients: buyers, sellers, landlords
and renters
Virginia Lic: 0225197895.
With unparalleled expertise, strong marketing
and negotiation skills, as well as 12 years as
a top producer, Ellie represents her client’s
interests with a professional yet personal touch.
Ellie listens to her client’s needs, leading to an
efficient, smooth and seamless experience. Call
her at 240-888-8448, and she’ll prove it!
Sean Aalai
Linda Brack
Margaret Ireland
Sheila Ryan Carney
Charlie Gaynor
Realtor
Realtor
GRI, CRS, Associate Broker
NVAR Lifetime Top Producer
Realtor
Office: 703-534-9660, Ext. 243
Cell: 571-277-6338
[email protected]
Lindabrack.lnf.com
Cell: 703-625-2922
[email protected]
Cell: 703-307-7113
Phone: 703-821-5005
[email protected]
Righteam.com
Cell: 202-246-1333
Office: 202-234-1784
[email protected]
The Righteam for All Your
Real Estate Needs
This Man Knows His Way
Around Town!
Compass Real Estate
1506 19th St. NW, Ste. 1
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-552-9167
[email protected]
Sean specializes in new construction and condo
conversion projects. With his strong work ethic
and attention to detail, Sean has been successful
working with experienced and first-time buyers,
sellers, savvy investors and developers.
Offering Market Expertise, a
Positive, “Can-Do” Attitude
and High-Energy Service
Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
PJ Santiago
Realtor, e-PRO®
Specializing in Active Adult
Communities, I Provide Top
Service to My Clients
Lic. 0225178607
Jim Shirey
Dyanne Branand
Mandy Hursen
MRE, CRS, SRS, e-PRO®
Sales Associate
Realtor
Explain things
thoroughly,
but simply,
so the client
understands
DCRE Residential
RE/MAX Olympic Realty
Cell: 571-330-1750
Office: 703-754-4341
[email protected]
www.RubySlippersAtHome.com
Each office independently owned and operated.
Lic. 0225181914.
Cell: 571-217-2177
[email protected]
Your Local Real Estate Expert,
Born in D.C., Raised in
Northern Virginia
Cell: 202-607-6534
Phone: 703-717-6353
[email protected]
dcAreaProperties.com
Cell: 202-369-7902
Office: 202-741-1610
deedeebranand.com
dbranand.cbintouch.com
Cell: 240-476-9959
Office: 202-299-1100
[email protected]
www.dcreresidential.com
Top 1% in the D.C. Area for
Client Satisfaction
At Home on the Hill
Helping People Achieve
Their Goals … Whatever
They May Be!
and feels
comfortable.
— Five Star
award winner
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Five Star
Real Estate Agents
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Five Star Professional surveyed Washington, D.C.-area residents who purchased a home priced at more than $150,000 within a seven-month
period (June 2014 to December 2014). The final list of 2015 Washington, D.C. Five Star Real Estate Agents is a select group, representing less than
1 percent of real estate agents in the area. Evaluations were collected by mail, phone and online at www.fivestarprofessional.com/homesurvey. In
order to be considered for the award, candidates are evaluated on five evaluation and eligibility criteria: 1. Qualifying evaluation rating (peer or
consumer) or industry qualified based on recent production history; 2. Actively licensed as a real estate salesperson; 3. Actively employed as a
licensed real estate salesperson for a minimum of three years; 4. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review; 5. Successful completion of
industry Blue Ribbon Panel Review.
All award winners are sorted by city and listed alphabetically by last name.
All Areas
Ken Abramowitz · RE/MAX
Town Center
Gloria Adams · Sotheby’s
International Realty
Mary Anthony · Keller
Williams Realty Page 5
Jacqueline Barnes ·
Weichert, Realtors
Stanley Barsch · Barsch
Realty
Mary Ann Bendinelli ·
Weichert, Realtors
Kurt Duty · Keller Williams
Realty
Frances Irizarry · Avery-Hess,
Realtors
Sintia Petrosian · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Paula Edge · Capital
Structures Real Estate
Liz Kaiser · City Chic
Real Estate
Leyla Phelan · Evers &
Company Real Estate
Bill Eng · Long & Foster
Real Estate Page 5
Cindy Kapper · Jobin Realty
Jane Phillips · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Kira Epstein · Beasley Real
Estate
Melinda Estridge · The
Estridge Group
Charlene Farrar · Keller
Williams Realty Capital
Properties
Kenneth Bennett · W.C. &
A.N. Miller, Realtors
Russell Firestone · TTR
Sotheby’s International
Realty
Linda Brack · Long & Foster
Real Estate Page 5
Alfonso Flores · Fairfax
Realty
Marti Burk · RE/MAX Xecutex
Carmen Fontecilla ·
Weichert, Realtors
Bill Calomeris · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Sheila Ryan Carney · AveryHess, Realtors Page 5
Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
· RE/MAX Olympic Realty
Page 5
Tom Francis · Keller Williams
Realty
Ray Gernhart · RE/MAX
Allegiance
LaGreta Gibson · Weichert,
Realtors
Gage Cole · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Lynne Gorsage · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Joan Cromwell ·
McEnearney Associates
W. Ted Gossett · Washington
Fine Properties
Pat Cunningham · Coldwell
Banker
Shelley Green · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Brian Cusick · Cusick Group,
Realtors
Margie Halem · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Cynthia Davis · Keller
Williams Realty
Gwen Hankerson · EXIT
Realty
Sybella Debesa · Weichert,
Realtors
Eric Hernandez · Keller
Williams Realty
Irene deLeon · Long &
Foster Real Estate Page 4
Ellie Hitt · Long & Foster
Real Estate Page 5
Claire Driscoll · Weichert,
Realtors
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Denny Horner · Evers &
Company Real Estate
Stanley Kaszuba · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Anne Killeen · Washington
Fine Properties
Helen King · Weichert,
Realtors
Hub Krack · RE/MAX
Allegiance
Traudel Lange · Washington
Fine Properties
Sharon Ledbetter · Weichert,
Realtors
Evelyn Lugo · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Liane MacDowell · Stone
Properties
Peg Mancuso · W.C. & A.N.
Miller, Realtors
Barbara Maniatakis · Jobin
Realty
William Marin · CENTURY 21
Trademark Realty
Debra McElroy · CENTURY
21 New Millennium
Alan Mertz · Keller Williams
Realty Capital Properties
J.P. Montalvan · Keller
Williams Realty Capital
Properties
Johnnie Moore · Samson
Properties
Nita Neri · Weichert, Realtors
Paul Nguyen · Westgate
Realty Group
Kimberly Pace · Redfin
Jean Pirovic · Long & Foster
Real Estate Page 4
Kellie Plucinski · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Audrey Primozic · Weichert,
Realtors
Loic Pritchett · TTR
Sotheby’s International
Realty
Helena Pulyaeva · RE/MAX
Realty Services
John Queeney · CENTURY 21
New Millennium
Kathleen Quintarelli ·
Weichert, Realtors
Michael Rankin · TTR
Sotheby’s International
Realty
Tom Reilly · Keller Williams
Realty
Christine Richardson ·
Weichert, Realtors
Joshua Ross · RE/MAX Pros
Wanda Russell · Keller
Williams Realty Preferred
Properties
Chris Sampson · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Giovanni Santa Ana ·
Move4Free Realty
Annette Schafer · United
Real Estate Agents &
Associates
Carol Schantz · RE/MAX
Frank Schofield · Summit,
Realtors
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All award winners are sorted by city and listed alphabetically by last name.
Sonya Seigel · RE/MAX
Jim Shirey · McEnearney
Associates Page 5
Ellie Shorb · Coldwell Banker
Lynne Skram · RE/MAX
Allegiance
Joan Stansfield · Keller
Williams Realty
Laura Steuart · Washington
Fine Properties
Emily Stollar · Wisley Greco
& Associates
Santiago Testa · McEnearney
Associates
Alexandra Thomas ·
Sotheby’s International
Realty
Phyllis Patterson · TTR
Sotheby’s International
Realty
Josette Skilling · Keller
Williams Realty Capital
Properties
Margaret Ireland ·
Weichert, Realtors
Page 5
Aaron Podolsky · Keller
Williams Realty
Chantilly
Curt McArtor · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Brett Rice · RE/MAX
Executives
Ron Rush · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Natalie McArtor · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Chris White · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Chevy Chase
Michael Yelton · RE/MAX
Lauren Davis · Washington
Fine Properties
Gaithersburg
Holly Williams · Samson
Properties/The H. Williams
Group
Arlington
Julia Avent · RE/MAX By
Invitation
Robin Cale · McEnearney
Associates
Columbia
Derek Colen · RE/MAX
Metropolitan Realty
Cliff Bernstein · Hagan
Realty
Audrey June-Forshey · RE/
MAX Realty Services
Fairfax
Germantown
Tracey Barrett · ERA Elite
Group, Realtors
Chris Kershisnik · RE/MAX
Roby Thompson · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Michelle Lynch · The Keri
Shull Team
Reem Trahan · RE/MAX
Gateway
Laurie Garden · Keller
Williams Realty
John Mentis · Long & Foster
Real Estate Page 4
Ross Vann · Beasley Real
Estate
Juan Kassar · Christie’s
International Real Estate
Kulvinder Saund · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Katie Wethman · Keller
Williams Realty/Wethman
Group
Susan Mertz · Keller Williams
Realty Capital Properties
Liz Schell · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Linda Min · Samson
Properties
Carol Temple · Coldwell
Banker Residential
Brokerage
Damon Nicholas · Coldwell
Banker Residential
Brokerage
Kelly Tierney · RE/MAX
Terry Orie · RE/MAX
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Sharon Wildberger ·
Sotheby’s International
Realty
Robin Wolters · Coldwell
Banker Residential
Brokerage
Christina Wood · Stone
Wood Team
Kevin Wood · Slate
Properties
Alexandria
Bethesda
Jamie Coley, Jr. · Coley Reed
Carlos Pichardo · CAP Real
Estate
Mynor Herrera · Keller
Williams Realty Capital
Properties
PJ Santiago · Keller
Williams Realty Capital
Properties Page 5
Jeremy Lichtenstein · RE/
MAX Realty Services
Falls Church
Lee Braun · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Matthew Maury · Stuart &
Maury, Realtors
Merelyn Kaye · McEnearney
Associates
Peter Braun · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Beverly Piccone · Coldwell
Banker Residential
Brokerage
Frederick
Greg Doherty · Coldwell
Banker
Cindy Golubin · Sotheby’s
International Realty
Rochelle Rubin · Stuart &
Maury, Realtors
Jill Schwartz · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Ron Wolfe · Charis Realty
Group
Gainesville
Edward Hook · RE/MAX
Gateway
Greenbelt
Jason Sumter · EXIT Realty
Herndon
Bernie Kagan · Samson
Properties
McLean
Karen Close · CENTURY 21
Anne DiBenedetto ·
Washington Fine
Properties
Isabelle Jelinski · Keller
Williams Realty
Dawn Jones · Weichert,
Realtors
Susan Koehler · Washington
Fine Properties
Jennifer Thornett ·
Washington Fine
Properties
Potomac
Leslie Friedson · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Reston
Lauryn Eadie · Keller
Williams Realty/Circadian
Realty Group
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Real Estate Agents
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ­
All award winners are sorted by city and listed alphabetically by last name.
Pat Flynn · Keller Williams
Realty
Upper Marlboro
Rockville
Cecelia Bell · RE/MAX
Nurit Coombe · RE/MAX
2000 Page 4
Kevin Rollins · RE/MAX
Specialists Page 3
Patrick Rutledge · Keller
Williams Realty
Vienna
Poching Shen · Coakley
Realty
Silver Spring
Barbara Ciment · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Robert Dinh · RE/MAX
Dave Savercool · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Lewis Temple · Donna Kerr
Group
Springfield
Aaron Browning · Browning
Homes Group
Judi Gray · CENTURY 21 New
Millennium
Dallison Veach · RE/MAX
Allegiance
Takoma Park
Dan Metcalf · Long & Foster
Real Estate/Finn Family
Group
Cheryl Abrams · RE/MAX
Debbie Earman · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Washington, DC
Mandy Hursen · DCRE
Residential Page 5
Maya Hyman · Coldwell
Banker Georgetown
Tyler Jeffrey · Beasley Real
Estate
Warren Kluth · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Dyanne Branand · Coldwell
Banker Page 5
Cheryl Kurss · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Erich Cabe · Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage
Dupont
Cecelia Leake · Washington
Fine Properties
Kimberly Cestari · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Linda Low · Long & Foster
Real Estate/The Linda Low
Team
Catherine Czuba · Compass
Real Estate Page 2
Rob Low · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Jessica Evans · Real Living
At Home
Dino Milanese · Coldwell
Banker
Charlie Gaynor · City
Houses Page 5
Harry Moore · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Fletcher Gill · The Genau
Group
Jennifer Myers · Dwell
Residential Brokerage
James Grant · Keller Williams
Realty Capital Properties
Joel Nelson · Keller Williams
Realty
Heather Graves · Central
Properties Page 3
Chris Sanders · CENTURY 21
Redwood
1. What are your goals?
2. What price range are you comfortable with?
3. Are you pre-qualified?
4. What is your timeframe?
5. If we find the right property, are you
prepared to purchase it today?
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Cynthia Howar · Washington
Fine Properties
Sean Aalai · Compass Real
Estate Page 5
Top five questions that real estate
agents want you to answer:
From research conducted by
Five Star Professional, April 2011
Chuck Holzwarth ·
Washington Fine
Properties
Robert Sanders · Sotheby’s
International Realty
Paul Sliwka · Central
Properties LLC
Benton Snider · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Sam Solovey · Long & Foster
Real Estate
Ben Stern · Buyer’s Edge
Angelika Suisman · Long &
Foster Real Estate
Ricardo Vasquez · Weichert,
Realtors Page 3
Ty Voyles · Fulcrum
Properties Group
Woodbridge
Richard Bridges · ERA Blue
Diamond Realty
Anna Vidal · Keller Williams
Realty
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Five Star
Mortgage Professionals
Skip Yanick
CMA, NMLS 184483
2015 winner Skip Yanick
• Skip has personally closed more than $500,000,000 in loan volume in the past 20 years
• PHH Home Loans is a local direct lender with processing, underwriting, funding and closing — located in our corporate
office in Tysons Corner
• The operations staff has been together for 25 years — virtually unheard of in the mortgage (or nearly any) industry
Skip consistently sets himself apart from the rest in a myriad of ways.
He meets with his clients in person for an initial, in-depth discussion
to determine the best loan options for them. He’s available nights and
weekends, and holds his clients’ hands right up to the closing table. Skip
believes that no client should ever leave a transaction feeling blind-sided
or uninformed and works day in and day out to deliver the very best
service possible to his clients.
Did you know that less than one percent of loan officers attend their
clients’ closings? Skip is one of the elite members of his profession that
actually attends each and every one. Because he has built his business
based almost solely on referral, it is imperative that his closings are
smooth, on-time and hassle-free. His referral partners range from real
estate agents to CPAs and from divorce attorneys, financial advisors to
his favorite — past client referrals.
“From the moment we started working together, you always made me
feel this was possible. Your service is top-notch. That alone makes you
stand head and shoulders above the crowd because that is lacking these
days. You were always accessible to my demanding work schedule. Days,
nights, weekends, holidays, phone, text, email, smoke signals and Morse
Code … you get the point! Every call was answered ‘at your service.’ Text
messages were responded to immediately. My wife and I want to thank
you for helping us achieve our dream of owning a home.” — Dr. Brandon
Lemuel, owner of Pure Chiropractic, Vienna, Virginia
“Skip’s responsiveness and availability were every bit as good for us
this spring as when we started working with him four years ago. We are
extremely happy with the interest rate Skip was able to offer us, but most
important was Skip’s honesty and trustworthiness. He is most definitely
the lender we wanted to work with again. We highly recommend Skip’s
services to other homebuyers.” — Dan and Trish Biggio
8391 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 100 | Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Direct: 703-309-2350 | [email protected]
PHH Home Loans, LLC dba Sunbelt Lending Services, 300 South Park Place Boulevard, Suite 150, Clearwater, FL 33759. NMLS ID 4256 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee No. 20292. Equal Housing Lender.
If You Are Looking to Buy or “Refi,” I’m Your Guy!
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ­
Erica Mueller
Christian Searle
Vice President, Sr. Loan Officer, CMA
Senior Mortgage Banker, NMLS 659508
11325 Random Hills Rd., Ste. 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Direct: 703-364-5640
Cell: 703-297-7211
[email protected]
www.mvbmortgage.com/christian-searle
Trust and communication are the keys to any successful relationship. I
believe this is never more true than when working with a mortgage lender
to achieve the dream of homeownership.
I bring the knowledge and experience of more than 10 years to work for my
clients, identifying the MVB Mortgage loan program that will best suit their
financing needs. My role is to educate my clients, explaining all the options
available, from state and federal programs to portfolio lending options, that
help us meet some of the most unique financing needs.
Our clients are our neighbors, and most certainly more than just a number!
We know we’ll be seeing you around town, in stores and at community
events. I expect nothing less than the best when it comes to my own
financial services needs, so that’s what I strive to deliver to my clients.
44160 Scholar Plz., Ste. 400
Leesburg, VA 20176
Cell: 703-300-6518
Office: 703-779-8937
[email protected]
www.loansbyerica.com
With over a decade of mortgage lending
experience, I realize that purchasing a home is
one of the most important financial decisions
my clients make. I provide tailored options and
advice to meet their dreams of homeownership.
Thank you to all of my amazing clients for the
humbling and honoring award!
NMLS 484245.
Justin Weiner
Derek Harman
Senior Loan Officer
Loan Officer
PHH Home Loans
Home Savings &
Trust Mortgage
MVB Mortgage, MVB Mortgage of PA, and MVB Mortgage of KY are registered trade names of Potomac Mortgage Group, Inc.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVB Bank, Inc. • MVB Mortgage NMLS ID 181319 • www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
Keep up with market
conditions, so you are always
knowledgeable.
— Five Star award winner
Phone: 703-400-5138
justin.weiner@
mortgagefamily.com
Teamwork for Success
NMLS 318048
Office: 703-766-4634
Cell: 703-309-4886
[email protected]
www.hstmortgage.com
NMLS 882287
Five Star Professional surveyed more than 74,400 Washington, D.C. homeowners. The final list of 2015 Washington, D.C. Five Star
Mortgage Professionals is a select group, representing less than 2 percent of mortgage professionals in the area. Evaluations were collected
by mail, phone and online at www.fivestarprofessional.com/homesurvey. In order to be considered for the award, candidates are evaluated
on five evaluation and eligibility criteria: 1. Received a qualifying client satisfaction rating; 2. Satisfied the applicable state licensing
requirements; 3. Actively employed as a licensed professional for a minimum of three years; 4. Favorable regulatory and complaint history
review; 5. Satisfied minimum client volume or production on a one-year and three-year basis (number and volume of transactions or
number of client households served).
All award winners are listed alphabetically by last name.
Peter Accolla · George Mason
Mortgage
Pat Bowman · 1st Mariner
Mortgage
Jody Eichenblatt · Prosperity
Home Mortgage
Ben Fox · George Mason
Mortgage
Stephen Albeck · EverBank
David Bridges · First Heritage
Mortgage
Justin Exner · Fairway
Independent Mortgage
Corporation
Brandon Frye · Wells Fargo
Home Mortgage
Levon Andonian · First Rate
Mortgage
Brad Cohen · Capital Bank
Debbie Benkert · 1st Mariner
Mortgage
Chris Cox · First Savings
Mortgage Corporation
Doug Benner · 1st Portfolio
Lending
Joyce Crowe · Wells Fargo Home
Mortgage
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Frank Fannon · SunTrust
Mortgage
Michael Femiano · First National
Bank
Sean Glennon · Home Savings &
Trust Mortgage
Ruth Griel · Atlantic Coast
Mortgage
Kristi Hardy · Atlantic Coast
Mortgage
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Five Star
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All award winners are listed alphabetically by last name.
Derek Harman · Home Savings
& Trust Mortgage Page 9
Robin McCauley · Caliber Home
Loans
Alex Jaffe · First Home
Mortgage
Robert McElroy · First Heritage
Mortgage
Richard Johnson · George
Mason Mortgage
Bruce Meyers · First Home
Mortgage
Saira Khan · SunTrust Mortgage
Tony Miller · Credit Union
Mortgage Association
Daniel Kim · Greenway Funding
Group
Billy Kinberg · MVB Mortgage
Gregory Kingsbury · Caliber
Home Loans
Jennifer Landgraff · Caliber
Home Loans
Dan Maggin · Alcova Mortgage
Julie Martin · George Mason
Mortgage
Brian Martucci · 1st Mariner
Mortgage
John Ragano · SWBC Mortgage
Mark Ragland · George Mason
Mortgage
Mark Richards · TD Bank, N.A.
Elliot Roberts · First Heritage
Mortgage
Tom Ryan · NASA Federal Credit
Union
Scott Story · First Home
Mortgage
Laura Triplett · Atlantic Coast
Mortgage
Renee Voyta · First Savings
Mortgage Corporation
Chris Washburn · Caliber Home
Loans
Erica Mueller · George Mason
Mortgage Page 9
Danny Schappell · First Savings
Mortgage Corporation
Brian Washington ·
PrimeLending
Stephen Noyes · TD Bank, N.A.
Daniel Sconce · Mortgage
Master
Justin Weiner · PHH Home
Loans Page 9
Sarah Pichardo · MVB Mortgage
Christian Searle · MVB
Mortgage Page 9
Kathryn Welsh · Prosperity
Home Mortgage
Shawn Potter · First Heritage
Mortgage
Todd Sheinin · New America
Financial
Joseph Procopio · First Home
Mortgage
Andrew Siddon · George Mason
Mortgage
John Pyne · Intercoastal
Mortgage Company
Mike Stein · McLean Mortgage
Corporation
Jonathan Okun · Prosperity
Home Mortgage
Michael Westbrook ·
Intercoastal Mortgage
Company
Skip Yanick · PHH Home Loans
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Five Star Home/Auto
Insurance Professionals
Five Star Professional surveyed more than 74,400 Washington, D.C. homeowners. The final list of 2015 Washington, D.C. Five Star Home/
Auto Insurance Professionals is a select group, representing less than 1 percent of insurance professionals in the area. Evaluations were
collected by mail, phone and online at www.fivestarprofessional.com/homesurvey. In order to be considered for the award, candidates are
evaluated on five evaluation and eligibility criteria: 1. Received a qualifying client satisfaction rating; 2. Satisfied the applicable state
licensing requirements; 3. Actively employed as a licensed professional for a minimum of three years; 4. Favorable regulatory and
complaint history review; 5. Satisfied minimum client volume or production on a one-year and three-year basis (number and volume of
transactions or number of client households served).
All award winners are listed alphabetically by last name.
John Cooper, Jr. · State Farm
Daniel Garedew · Creative
Insurance Solutions
Shelley Handy · State Farm
Michael Herson · Congressional
Insurance Associates
Bill Howard · Clarke & Sampson
J. Reed Laughlin · Allstate
Matt Martin · State Farm
Anita Sadlack · State Farm
Chris Melkus · Allstate
Janice Sutton · Farmers Insurance
Anh Nguyen · State Farm
Emmalee Robinson · State Farm
“Your heart has to be in
the right place — you
have to genuinely desire
to make a difference in
your clients’ lives.”
— Five Star award winner
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Who will make the list of
2015 Five Star
Wealth Managers?
See the special section in the October 25, 2015
issue of The Washington Post
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