Client Satisfaction

In the six months preceding the sale and during the actual listing of my townhouse, Desiree has been a tremendous asset. I am located in another state and did not once have to come to VA to make things happen because Desiree was busy making it happen herself. She truly went above and beyond the call of duty and kept me appraised along the way. I had complete confidence in her. She has an extreme ability to read the market and articulate what needs to be done. Desiree is savvy, with amazing energy and will tell you what you need to hear, with true candor. If you want to sell your property in a timely fashion for fair market value, she is the agent you want.

I would like to highly recommend Desiree Gilman, who handled a very complex transaction selling my house for me in Alexandria, VA. In 2013, she staged the home for sale and had multiple offers in 6 short hours. We received full asking price, and my husband and I are so very grateful that the closing went smoothly and that we no longer have to worry about being "long distance landlords". Please consider yourself in excellent hands with Desiree.

I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for helping me find a house that I can now make a home. You made everything so easy and smooth for me. To be honest I thought it would be impossible to find a home and close in two months. Not only did I find a home (that I absolutely love), I was closed and move in a month prior to me departing for Afghanistan. From day one, you made it your goal to help me find what I needed during pressing times by constantly e-mailing properties that you felt matched what I needed, always going out of your way to make sure I had all the information, setting up appointments on short notice and just providing the friendly service that is often hard to find these days. You were extremely patient and willing to help in any way possible. No matter what the obstacle was you found a way around it!! You were not pushy to get the sale and always had my best interest first. I am still impressed with the fact that even after my home purchase you are still assisting me with questions or issues that may occur. I really appreciate you and everything that you have been since I got here. Thank you so much Desiree and I wish you much success in your career and endeavors.

Between Ken and myself, we have owned and sold 9 homes. With every realtor there have been some disappointments, until we met you. If I think of the difference between your service and what we have experienced before...well let me count the ways: 1) Your knowledge of the market, and your ability to explain local and national trends. 2) Your willingness to listen to us. 3) Your above and beyond service -- always. 4) Trust -- when you told me that you would never let us get into a situation that wasn't good for us - I believed you. 5) Going beyond the sale. 6) Your willingness to "fight" for us. 7) Your ability to cut to the chase and "take no prisoners" attitude. Ken and I recommend your services with no hesitation or reservation. I know that you will make another family as happy as we are with our new home.

Ms. Desiree Gilman is truly dedicated to the tenets of her profession. She was very thorough, helpful and responsive in assisting me in my search for a property. I have owned residences in North and South Carolina and I can say, without a doubt, that Desiree has been the best realtor that I have dealt with. I highly recommend Desiree Gilman to anyone who is looking for someone with the utmost professionalism and dedication. She is truly committed to ensuring world-class service to her clients.

"As a Chaplain in the US Air Force, my travel schedule is constant, but as I entrusted this search to Desiree each time I was home or had time available she would accommodate my ever changing schedule to assist in my quest. She narrowed down what I was looking for and eventually, with her patience, efficiency and hard work, found a place that I purchased in 2007. It was perfect and the entire process from beginning to end including the closing, was flawless and painless. When I received word that I would be heading back to parochial duties in the Diocese of Providence, RI in January 2010, the first call I made was to Desiree. Additionally, Desiree goes above her duties. I am glad to offer my highest recommendation to Desiree Gilman for her integrity, hard work and commitment to excellence."

"When I moved to the Washington DC metro from San Francisco, I was completely lost. She guided me through the complexities of a cross country sale. Her honesty, integrity and sensitivity made me feel safe and protected in a stressful situation. I can and will recommend Desiree for anyone's real estate needs!"

"From the very start Ms. Gilman's dedication and professionalism began to shine as she stewarded us through the complicated process of purchasing a home. We are absolutely pleased with our purchase and the professionalism, dedication, and knowledge that she exemplified throughout and after the process. Her assistance and professionalism did not stop once the purchase was complete. We could not have asked for a better agent. She is the most dedicated and knowledgeable real estate agent that we have dealt with in my 20 years of military service and real estate involvement."

"We had listed the home on our own for several months with very poor results. In this dire real estate market, we were anticipating a long drawn out process to find a qualified buyer and bring the sale to closure. As it turned out, with your help, we were able to find the right buyer, at the right price, and in a very short amount of time. The entire process, from listing to closing, lasted less than 1 month, and had it not been for your exceptional efforts, we would probably still be trying to sell the home. Your professionalism, competence, and especially your invaluable insight into the local market conditions, made all the difference and we would both highly recommend you to anyone who is seriously considering buying or selling a home, especially in tough market conditions. Our end-to-end home selling and relocation experience far exceeded anything we have experienced in the past."

We tried to sell our home on our own for several months with no success. We thought that since we had sold properties on our own before, we could easily do this. Months went by and we got inquiries once in a while. On one occasion, we got an offer that was about 20% below our asking price. We just could not handle it any longer. Finally, we decided to hire Desiree. With her help, we were able to sell the house in 45 days. In the beginning we were hesitant to follow her advise, from the way the house had to be displayed to the pricing which we thought was too low. But in the end, it made sense that all the advise she gave us worked strategically, hand-in-hand, to get the best possible price for our home. We learned the hard way that in this market, it is best to hire a true professional.