Real Estate and Life Are Intertwined
Buying, selling, relocating, or simply deciding whether now is the right time to make a move are among
the biggest financial and personal decisions most people will ever make. The choices you make
today can shape your future for years to come.
Over the years as a REALTOR®, I’ve come to believe something very simple: my role isn’t to
persuade you to buy a home or sell your current home—or to persuade you not to. My role is to
provide information, share my experience, guide you through the process, and support you as you make
the decision that’s right for you.
Since 2014, I’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
Every client and every situation is unique, but my goal is always the same: to educate, advocate, and
provide the guidance and information you need to make confident real estate decisions.
When I’m helping you buy a home, I assume you’ll notice the beautiful kitchen, the natural light, or the
spacious backyard.
My role is a little different.
I help you notice the things buyers sometimes overlook.
That may mean discussing observable signs of deferred maintenance, thinking through how a home’s
layout fits your lifestyle, or identifying items that may warrant further evaluation by the appropriate
licensed professional. I’m not a home inspector, engineer, or contractor, and I don’t diagnose property
conditions. Instead, I help my clients ask thoughtful questions, understand their options, and
recognize when it may be appropriate to seek additional expert advice.
When I’m helping you sell, I bring that same discerning eye to your home—but now I’m looking at it
from the perspective of the buyers who may eventually walk through the door.
What might I notice if I were representing them? What might they notice? What could affect their
perception of the home? And, just as importantly, which things are actually worth spending money
on before you sell?
Preparing a home for market doesn’t necessarily mean renovating, replacing everything that isn’t
perfect, or spending thousands of dollars simply because you could. Before recommending that you
spend money, I want to look at the bigger picture: your home, the market, your goals, your
circumstances, and the potential return on that investment.
Sometimes spending money before selling makes sense. Sometimes it doesn’t.
My goal isn’t to make your home perfect. It’s to help you make thoughtful decisions about
where your time and money are most likely to matter.
One of my favorite pieces of advice for buyers is this:
“Fall in love with the home first. Then walk through it again with a discerning
eye.”
The first time, enjoy everything you love.
The second time, slow down. Think about how you’ll actually live there. Ask questions.
Sometimes the smallest observations today can help prevent costly surprises tomorrow.
I believe the best real estate decisions are built on good information—not pressure.
Whether you’re ready to make a move, still weighing your options, or simply looking for answers, I’m
always happy to have a conversation. Sometimes the most valuable conversation isn’t about deciding
whether to buy or sell—it’s about gaining the clarity and confidence to understand your options and
determine the right next step for you.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about buying or selling a house. It’s about
making choices—both personal and financial—that you can feel good about for years to
come.
Experience Matters
Behind my approach to real estate is more than a decade of experience helping hundreds of clients buy
and sell throughout Northern Virginia and beyond.
380+
Homes Sold
$238M+
Career Sales Volume
$3.1M
Washingtonian Magazine
Top Producer
Highest Sales Price
2014
REALTOR® Since
2015–Present
NVAR Top Producer
Professional Background & Credentials
Certified Big Leap Coach
The Hendricks Institute & Foundation for Conscious Living
Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice
REALTOR®
A Little About Me
My path to real estate wasn’t exactly a straight line.
2016–2025
Before becoming a REALTOR®, I worked in journalism and the yachting industry, and served as a news
editor and later editor-in-chief of my college newspaper — I even sued my university for violating
our First Amendment rights, but that’s a story for another day.
I went on to earn a graduate degree in criminal justice and originally moved to the Washington, D.C. area
to pursue my Ph.D.
Somewhere along the way, after writing more research papers than I cared to count, I decided to get my real estate license. That was in 2014—and I haven’t looked back since.