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Branch Manager | MD-DC-VA
Hope Arias is a Branch Manager with over 20 years of real estate experience in Maryland, DC and Virginia. With a tireless work ethic, Hope went from office receptionist, to agent, to Branch Manager. Having supervised thousands of successful transactions, Hope Arias is an invaluable asset to our agents and their clients.
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Agents: Are you getting the support you need to achieve your full potential?

* Keep 100% Commission with Low Monthly Fees
* 3 Full-Time Brokers Onsite For Agent Support
* Full Use of Modern Office and Multiple Conference Rooms
* Free Digital Marketing, Color Flyers, and Postcards
* Expand Your Business with Personal Coaching & Training

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Testimonials

I highly recommend Laurinda Massey! Laurinda exceeded all expectations, demonstrating unmatched professionalism, expertise, and dedication throughout the process. Laurinda was a pleasure to work with. I am deeply grateful for her hard work, and I would not hesitate to recommend Laurinda to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy realtor.

Dean F.

I enjoyed working with Jennifer a lot because for her a client comes before everything else. She is focused, diligent and determined to serve her client in the very best possible way. She is truly a very knowledgeable professional who knows her business and effectively uses it to her client’s benefit. Without any hesitation I will use Jennifer again if I want to buy or sell my house. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who requires real estate agent’s services.

Renata G.

It is a wonderful experience to work with someone who is both knowledgeable and an experienced professional and Christine Gray is both.  In a tough housing market, she was patient with my demands and found me the perfect house.

Kathy H.

Johnny acted as my real estate agent when listing my house, and I was super satisfied with all of his help throughout the entire process.  Johnny’s experience, knowledge, and abilities made the process very easy to manage on my end.

L. Otmane

Bindu Sethi is absolutely wonderful to work with. She was always available to answer my questions. Bindu was very helpful in the full process of purchasing the house such as getting inspection on time, and following through the paperwork. It was a pleasure working with her and I would certainly recommend her.

Nishima J.

Buying a home can be very intimidating. With so many moving parts (lender, title company, listings, contract bids, etc). We were very fortunate to have Ken with us every step of the way. He had our best interest at heart the whole time and made us feel at ease with our home purchase. Will highly  recommend!

Troy N.

Homebuyer

Thank you, Carmen Celis, for your wonderful work in getting our house sold and your dedication in overcoming all the obstacles that were presented.  You are very knowledgeable and we appreciate you!!

Abel & Latosha

I really had good experience working with Bindu Sethi for the past several years.  She has been thorough and highly professional:  renting my properties, buying my primary home, and selling investment properties.  I am completely satisfied with her real estate services.  Thank you and keep up the good work!

Shyam V.

I have worked with Cristina Sousa for the past 20 years.  She is professional and knowledgeable in the real estate industry.  She is also very helpful and patient, and always seems to find you the perfect match!

Isabel G.

Marygold Wiser is an absolute pro!  I was extremely impressed with the attention she gave her clients.  She answered all their questions and made a great impression and connection with them.

Cliff H.

Gus did an amazing job helping us make an offer and get a great deal on our property. As first time home buyers we didn’t know where to start.  Gus is great at communicating quickly and was able to help us close within 30 days.

Jessica R.

Homebuyer

The customer service at Realty Advantage was great!  They are friendly and walked us through every step of the way!  Realty glad we chose Hope Arias to help find our new home!

Ruby G.

My wife and I were first-time home buyers with very little knowledge. From start to finish Lian Adolphe was very patient, responsive to our needs, kind and had great knowledge and suggestions for homes to view based on what we were looking for. She helped us find the right house in the right location and the price was right. We are very happy with our experience of our first time buying the house. If we were ever going to sell or buy again Lian would be the first person we would call.

Sei K.

Marygold Wiser is a caring people person who has the ability to connect and understand her client’s needs, feelings, and desires.

Quincy C.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bindu Sethi twice now. Over the years, her dedication and professionalism have never changed. Her commitment, honesty, and care made this a seamless and reassuring experience. I’m so thankful for her help and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated realtor.

Deepak S.

Olga Hernandez was expeditious, professional, and above all very knowledgeable about the local market. I will recommend Olga to all my friends and family!

Lilliana

I absolutely recommend Gus! He was very attentive to my needs and wants in the house buying market. He remembered all the little things that were important to me, and he helped me with referrals to help in the process. Gus is very personable, knowledgeable, and it was very comfortable working with  him.

Daniel A.

Homebuyer

She is excellent, a professional who really loves what she does. I trusted Ellen and her capacity, I knew she had understood perfectly what me and my family needed in our first home. We are so happy!

Fabian A.

Wow! I have bought and sold a few houses in my day, but never worked with anyone as responsive, practical, or knowledgeable as Jennifer. We were immediately invited into her inner circle to make financing, contractors, inspections, and negotiations as easy as you could ask for.

Tonie B.

Working with Bindu Sethi is absolute pleasure! We have worked with her on multiple property deals.  Her professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of the Maryland & Virginia always made the entire process seamless. From start to finish, she provided invaluable guidance and expertise, ensuring we found the perfect property to meet our needs. Her dedication to customer satisfaction truly sets her apart. I highly recommend her to anyone in search of real estate agent in Maryland or Virginia.

Tejal & Chirag P.

Linda Plummer was very helpful with me getting into my new place. I was cutting it close to the end of my previous lease and Linda got my paperwork through quickly and ensured that the apartment was up to her own personal quality standard. Any time I needed to reach her, she was readily available. I was definitely recommend her services.

De’Andria A.

Rick Dorta has been nothing short of amazing and incredibly accommodating.  We did a marathon of house hunting the one day I had available and he rocked.  Organized, friendly, knowledgeable.  Just amazing. Rick was a pleasure and a great asset to the Realty Advantage team.

Karen

Karen was amazing. We moved from one state to the next, and without Karen’s guidance, we would not have found the perfect home. She suggested just the right area where we wanted to live, based on our needs and budget. Karen was knowledgeable, personable, and reliable. She followed up and never gave up. I’d highly recommend Karen Gray as a real estate agent.

Janet L.

When Christine Gray of Realty Advantage came to look at my house as the listing agent, she was prepared with comps and what a fair market price would be.  She gave me a selling strategy which included recommendations to increase the attractiveness of my home.  I heeded her advice and after the house was listed had 4 offers in 3 days!

Kathy H.

We had an outstanding experience working with Bindu Sethi.  She was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and went above and beyond. As new home buyers, she was patient with us and all of our questions. I highly recommend Bindu to anyone looking for a dedicated, understanding and reliable realtor. We couldn’t have found our dream home without her!

Hina and Avinash

Best Brokerage to work with!

Arman K.

We had a great experience with the Rockville office. They were extremely responsive and knowledgeable with the home buying process. They truly put their clients best interests at heart and we will only use them in the future.

Erin B.

Erin B.

Homebuyer

Karen was very helpful in guiding me to locate potential investment properties. She is very knowledgeable of the area and was able to get the answers to all my questions. I am still using her services to help locate properties, and would refer her to others.

Steve W.

Bindu has been a great help on our journey from deciding to sell the house to actually closing the deal. She guided us and provided valuable insight along every step. We are happy with the results.

Vikash

Francisco Chavez is an excellent Realtor!  He was very patient and knowledgeable.  We were first time home buyers and he was up to date about programs we qualified for and very familiar with the different areas we visited.  We had lots of questions and he was always responsive and available.  Would highly recommend!

Little

I have been working with Rumi Stoyan for over 10 years and she has never failed to disappoint me! From selling my home, onto looking for a home, Rumi has been supportive, knowledgeable and all around supportive and communicable with any questions which I may have. Even after the business is finished, Rumi has always kept In touch and we have remained great friends over the years. She is the most knowledgeable and best agent in my experience and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who may be looking for a home, investment or to sell their property!

Anna S.

Christine Gray was able to help us make some very important decisions when it came to selling our family home.  She did this in a very professional but understanding way.  We are so grateful for all her time and expertise.  We highly recommend Chris for your next move.

Lynn & Fred L.

I got in touch with Laurinda Massey at the end of March and by end of May we had closed on a place. I feel, no I know – that a lot of this had to do with the dedication that Laurinda exhibited in helping us. Laurinda listened to us, understood our requirements and ensured that we only saw what filled these conditions. She was understanding, empathetic and honestly a friend. She has NEVER stepped away from any help or guidance that my daughter and I have sought. In working with Laurinda the realtor, we have found Laurinda a friend! She is always there – never says no, finds a solution! You have an asset in Laurinda – if I ever have a referral in MD, hers will be the name that will be recommended!

Renu S.

I am very happy with Eugene Sun’s service and knowledge . Great to work with Eugene. 5 stars!

Kamala P.

Bindu Sethi’s expertise in negotiation was exceptional during the purchase of our dream home. Her knowledge of using available tools to compare local market trends allowed her to get us a good deal. I am very glad that we choose Bindu and she is now in our top recommend list. She was referred from one of our family friends and helped us throughout the process so well. Thank you Bindu for all your hard work to search our new home!

Shailendra & Rena

Thank you so much Bindu Sethi for all your help to sell our house. This was our third experience with you.  All three experiences were great! You were always very prompt in responding our questions. We had very smooth transaction with your help and expertise. We will definitely contact you when we want to invest in real estate, also we will recommend your name with our friends and family.. Once again thank you so much Bindu!

Sweta & Guarang

A very professional and efficient Real Estate company. Ara Hekmat (Realtor) and Mike Reible (Broker in charge of office) were first class in their knowledge of the market, helping us through the process of contract/negotiations, and aiding us along the way with timely and meaningful advice. Their professionalism and attention made the process pleasant and educational at the same time. I recommend Ara Hekmat and Mike Reible unconditionally…

Michael M.

Oscar Sayan made our entire experience selling our old home and buying our new home a great one.  If you want an honest, hardworking agent, Oscar is your man!

Jessie F.

Luis is very professional, honest and reliable, who knows very well the market. He answers you the same day for any questions you may have and tries his best to get the perfect house for his client. 5 stars!

Prey O.

I loved working with Olga Hernandez! She took the time to explain everything until we felt comfortable. She makes the client her first priority. She is sweet, knowledgeable and knows her way around the market. I can’t wait to work with her again!

Genesis

I can’t imagine a better buyer agent than Chen Wen. He was incredibly knowledgeable and would search out answers to almost any question we had, if he didn’t already have the answer. Best of all, he clearly loves this work, gets joy out of doing it and brings joy to those who get to work with him. Top scores on all counts!!

Anne L.

Bindu Sethi is very knowledgeable, accessible and communicates clearly, making the process easy. A joy to work with!. She is the best!  She was honest and forthright. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from making the offer, to working with the mortgage banker and closing with the Title company. I recommend Bindu to anyone looking to do any Real Estate transaction. She was patient, kind, and always answered my questions!! Thanks again for a wonderful experience!

Harsha & Chaitanya

I enjoyed working with Bindu with Realty Advantage recently and cannot say enough good things about my experience. From start to finish, Bindu was an absolute professional who guided us through every step of the home-buying process with expertise and patience. Thank you, Bindu, for helping us find our investment property!

Harshada & Amit

My family experience with Ellen Lima (from Realty Advantage) to buy our first house was outstanding. Ellen demonstrated great knowledge of the areas and dedicated an unlimited amount of time to resolve all issues and paperwork related to our purchase. She was also an excellent negotiator. I would definitely and gladly recommend Ellen Lima!

Ana P.

I’m so happy I got the chance to work with Karen. She is so kind and truly cares about her clients and ensuring that all of their needs are met. She made the entire process with renting my new townhome fast and easy with no questions left unanswered. I already plan on contacting Karen towards the end of my lease with hopes of finding my forever home together 🙂

Amy F.

She was able to provide careful guidance and advice, greatly reducing the time it took to identity and ultimately purchase the perfect house for me.

Lauri M.

Lauri M.

Homebuyer

Sherry is extremely helpful & always available. She is straight forward, easy to work with and helpful without being pushy or wasting time. We had such a great experience working with her!

Shahrooz F.

I’ve worked professionally with Mike Reible since 1994 in countless real estate transactions. Mike has been very knowledgeable and professional in all dealings and I would recommend him highly to anyone.

Paul P.

Paul P.

Hope Arias made the house hunting process stress free and fun!  She was helpful every step of the way and responsive to all our questions and concerns.  Great communication and advice!  We love our new house!!

Amanda H.

Mike Reible’s assistance on a very recent difficult deal was just amazing.  Could not have done it without him.  Thank you Mike!

Ken L.

Ken L.

I own several rental properties and Karen Gray is the Realtor I work with to have my homes listed. She helps me with the tasks that need be addressed so she can have the property on the listed quickly. Karen markets the homes very effectively and keeps in good communication with me and the other agents that have shown the property. The time of the years has never mattered, she has always secured a new tenant in just a couple of weeks. I would recommend Karen without hesitation.

Yali Z.

Thank you Umesh Niroula for guiding us and finding us a real good investment as well dwelling property for us! This is the third house we have bought and sold with Umesh who has been always a guy who works on best interest of his customer. Looking forward to do more business with you!

Niraj T.

My wife and I were first time homebuyers.  We were introduced to Natalia Winffel and she began helping us with the process.  She guided us every step of the way and made sure we understood everything that we needed to do.  We were blessed to have found her and within 2 months we were signing at our closing!  She made our experience so great!  We knew that the entire time she was helping, guiding, and advising us, she wanted what was best for us!  Thank you Natalia for making our dream come true of being homeowners!

Elmer R.

I had to sell my home quickly to get approved for my new home loan.  Silvana Perdomo sold it in less than 2 weeks!  We really appreciate her jumping in to save us.  Thanks again Silvana!

Rakesh S.

Nancy was very attentive with our wants and needs in locating a house in the right area.  I highly recommend Nancy to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.

Suzanne K.

Homebuyer

When making such a large decision to buy a house, we wanted to work with someone that we could trust. Bindu Sethi has been there every step of the way. She answered every call or email. Her patience, professionalism, honesty, and hard work ethic are much respected and appreciated. We never felt that she was just trying to sell us a house, but that she was here to help us make the best decision for our family. We now consider Bindu a friend and would highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for a new home.

Varun & Siddhi

Luis Cordero exceeded my expectations with his extraordinary ability to move rapidly without compromise. His many years of experience proved invaluable in making this process nearly effortless. Above all, he is committed to putting his customers first. Thank you Luis!

M. Cardona

Gaby Vasco was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. Always checking in and making sure we were in the loop- her communication was impeccable. Her organizing was top notch, and she carried herself all the way through settlement with poise and professionalism. We would not hesitate for a second to use Gabby again in the future.

Dan E.

Cristina Sousa is a fantastic realtor.  Enjoyed the experience buying two houses in the past sixteen years.  Obrigada Cristina!

Isabel C.

We are thankful that Bindu was our realtor in our first home purchase. She is a non-judgmental listener who understands your needs and converts them into actionable leads. She was always approachable and ensured all steps in the process were executed meticulously.

Minali and Samarth

I would highly recommend Luis Cordero for an agent.  He is very professional and cares about the well being for his customers.  While working with him he made the process easy and understandable.  He helped me find the perfect house for my family and I.  Luis and his team did very great.

Simon A.

I thought all Realtors were the same, but everything she did showed how she listened to us and used her expertise for our benefit.

Reina P.

Homebuyer

Had an amazing experience with Olga Hernandez buying our first house. She will look for the needs you have and be honest when it comes to questions that you have. I will definitely call her back for my second property or any family member. Thank you Olga, you are amazing!

Kevin G.

It is a real pleasure to work with Rick Dorta. The closing is smooth and successful largely due to his great real estate knowledge and experience. I appreciate his help in showing me the house and walking me through the purchasing process. He is the most knowledgeable, patient, and professional real estate agent I have worked with. I hope that I will work with him again in future.

Zheng

Johnny was able to find the perfect home for our family.  No doubt he is one of the best agents in the area.  We are so grateful to him for his dedication and all his hard work!!

Wilver Z.

Ellen Lima is great!  She helped my husband and I purchase our first home and after 2 years we were ready to sell and she sold it in just 14 days!  She also helped us purchase our second house.  She is very professional and well organized.  I love her honesty and care towards her clients.  She is definitely the realtor I would recommend to anyone who is buying or selling a home!

Jheinifer S.

It was a pleasure working with Laurinda Massey on multiple real estate transactions. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend Laurinda to everyone!

Fatmata T.

Shashi Malhotra is a great pleasure to work with while she is extremely resourceful and she shows a great understanding of what each person of the family wants. We are extremely happy with the house she helped us with, we couldn’t have found a better place for my family. I would recommend her to anyone within a heartbeat.

S. Deen

Jennifer was fantastic in holding our hands as first-time buyers and giving us her true thoughts about the future potential of houses we visited – with a long-term view of what would likely be best for us. She was so responsive (even when we didn’t need or expect her to be!) and went to bat for us to get closing help that allowed us to get a new HVAC and washer/dryer right away. She’s also kind and funny and all-around lovely to work with.

Caitlin K.

I am very impressed with Chen’s knowledge about the real estate market and about his negotiation skills.

Michael T.

Homebuyer

Working with Gary Ozbenian was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to really understand our needs and guided us every step of the way with honesty and professionalism.

R. Diaz

Bindu was an incredible partner in our home-buying journey.  She was attentive to our needs, always available to answer questions, and guided us through every step with patience and expertise.  Thanks to her, we found our dream home smoothly and with confidence.

Ashley and Uke

My agent Kenneth Lewis took us through the process stress free. Ken is very professional, he knows what he’s doing. I will recommend him to anyone who is looking for an agent to contact him. He is the agent you need for your housing needs. What an excellent job, from start to closing. My family and I, say thank you very much!

Nicholas T.

It was great working with Gary Ozbenian. He made the whole process a whole lot easier than I expected it to be. He is very knowledgeable about houses and was very responsive. He gave me a lot of valuable advice about home maintenance and things I should consider improving in the home I ultimately chose. I will recommend Gary to anyone who asks me if I know any good realtors. He’s GREAT!

B. Boher

Marygold Wiser has been a help for my family over the years since I had relocated to Maryland.  She is very experienced and knowledgeable about the area and market.

Kamila T.

Anurag & Sanya

Last year, I called Cristina about buying something, told her what we wanted, she found something that we loved, and we closed in two weeks!

Custodio F.

We were so please with the quality of service we received that we bought not just one but two houses through them!

Dawn L.

Dawn L.

Seller and Homebuyer

Excellent service!  After looking for so long… we found Hope Arias at Realty Advantage and BAM we had a house of our own within a couple months!

Jannan A.

It was a great experience working with Jennifer. As first time homebuyers, we had so many questions. She patiently guided us through the arduous process of buying our very first own house. She offered many valuable insights and her expertise in the real estate field is commendable. She is kind, sincere and dependable. Thank you, Jennifer!

Rufina A.

Cristina Sousa is an amazing realtor – very competent, dedicated, helpful, and friendly.  I will recommend strongly.  Thank you Cristina!

Luis G.

I have worked with Cristina Sousa for all my real estate needs.  She is very responsive, trustworthy, and not at all pushy.  She is organized, efficient, and looks out for her clients.  I would highly recommend Cristina!

Maria G.

Mr. Moran went above and beyond with helping us with the purchase of our first home. He helped us find a home in the neighborhood of choice. His personality and flexibility with our busy schedules was a bonus. Look forward to working with him again in the future. Great realtor. Highly recommend !

S.N.

Cristina Sousa was an excellent help in finding our home.  Very kind and super professional!  I recommend her to all my friends!  Thank you Cristina!

Luis R.

Monica Molina is a true professional, with our interest foremost. She did not low-ball the value of our home, which was more than appreciated. Monica knows our town well. This level of knowledge, and her good instincts helped make our sale and transition easier.

Susan O.

Cristina Sousa has been amazing to my wife and I! She’s honest, reliable, thorough, and hard working.  Cristina stays on top of the market.  We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for their new home.

Ronnie M.

From the listing to the closing, they were there for me each step of the way.  Regardless if you are buying or selling, if you want a great Realtor, then look no further.

Kathy H.

Kathy H.

Seller and Homebuyer

I can’t say enough positive things about Gaby Vasco!!! Her customer service skills, real estate wisdom and ability to make her clients feel heard and valued are second to none. I whole heartedly recommend Gaby she is truly exceptional.

Carey S.

Working with Christine Gray of Realty Advantage was the most pleasurable home buying experience.  She took time to answer my questions I had and fully explained the buying process.  Because of their great attention to detail and expertise, I will only work with Realty Advantage on any future endeavors!

Erin B.

I’m happy with the job Silvana Perdomo did.  She helped me out a lot and she’s a really good person.  I would recommend her 100%!

Elmer R.

Marygold is an exceptional Real Estate Agent. She is very knowledgeable about her industry, provides amazing customer service, and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is a true professional.

Tara W.

Buying our first home has been one of our dreams and we finally found it thanks to Francisco Chavez.  He was very patient and most of all, he never pressured us into buying a home we weren’t really too sure about.  We highly recommend Francisco as your Realtor because he is patient, respects every decision you take and he is flexible with his time.

Astrid & Sarbelio

I have worked with Jose Morejon since 2000 when I bought my first home. I have since then bought and sold personal and investment properties with his help. Never pushy, always there with prompt service. His expertise, knowledge, dedication and true care for us and our interests is what keeps me working with him. I really appreciate that he listens and gives thoughtful and spot on advise. He is friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend Jose Morejon.

Luisa G.

I have worked with Olga Hernandez on several occasions and she’s always very professional and committed to her clients. I would strongly recommend her, she is very attentive and responsive and genuinely cares.

Jose G.

We have used Oscar Sayan multiple times over the years to buy and sell our homes.  He is honest and incredibly responsive.  His techniques and recommendations have been spot on. I would highly recommend Oscar if you are looking for a Realtor that you want to represent your best interest.

Nal R.

Rumi Stoyan proved to be an outstanding realtor.  She guided my wife and me through the nerve wracking experience of selling our home with integrity, knowledge, and humor.  Her advice was spot on – and saved us a boatload of money.  I highly recommend Rumi to anyone in need of a real estate professional.

Anatoly S.

Monica Molina is a true professional – she takes the time to walk you through the steps and explains things thoroughly in detail. Always on time and courteous towards you and other agents. Extremely knowledgeable about the area, the market, home inspections, the whole process. Really went above and beyond my expectations. Highly, highly recommended.

Axel S.

Rumi Stoyan worked with us to buy our present home, and Rumi guided us through the selling of our previous home. Rumi worked with us for years, expending great effort and always giving us close personal attention. She gave us expert advice and counsel at every step of the process, evaluating properties, making offers, and negotiating. Rumi’s honest and straightforward, no sidestepping issues, no dissimulation. Rumi cares about people, she’s honest, energetic, and highly skilled in all aspects of the real estate business. We could not be more pleased with our business dealings with her. We have certainly told friends and relatives about her, and would recommend her without doubt to everyone.

Bill L.

Throughout the process on this condo property, Nancy kept my best interests front and center.  Excellent agent that made the process quite simple for me!

Mel L.

Thank you to Behy Baharloo for all the help you have given us buying, renting, and selling over the years.  Your knowledge about the market is simply unmatched.  We are incredibly grateful that we chose you to list our houses.  You are a highly competent and friendly realtor.  We will definitely be referring you to all of our friends because of your excellent service!

Katie V.

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