2023 was an unprecedented year as far as judging the residential real estate market. However, I heard rumblings that early 2024 would finally be when potential buyers would come off the side lines. To make sure that I had the best outcome for the sale of my Harrison Square home in 2024, I sought out a seasoned, professional broker with a broad network of clients and associates in the U Street Corridor. That was Daryl Judy. Daryl Judy did not disappoint. I pulled the trigger to prepare to sell in early December; got my contractor working on fixing up the house; and called Daryl Judy to represent me as seller’s broker. In the first week, Daryl Judy provided clear cut, confident advice as to paint color, flooring, touch ups around the house, staging, and pricing. The advice did not waiver after the first week, and we were off to the races to meet the market by mid-January. I was a reluctant convert to pay for staging. I thought my house and furniture were beautiful as is, but the advice to remove all of my furniture and pay for staging was some of the best advice Daryl Judy provided. We knew we had one shot to pull the buyer from the sidelines by providing the best housing product we could. Daryl Judy’s sage advice and network of professionals truly got me the highest and best value for my house with multiple offers waiting within days of the first open house; and within one week of listing. When it came time to choose the buyer, Daryl Judy provided an easy-to-understand matrix, weighing the pros and cons of the buyer’s offers, including an analysis of the buyer’s financing options and waived contingencies. Daryl Judy’s calm strength, connections, and depth of experience made what could have been an emotional and difficult experience, smooth and seamless. I would highly recommend Daryl Judy as a Seller’s broker to ensure that you get the highest and best value for your home when you are ready to sell. -Baris Ipeker

After becoming a first-time homebuyer in Logan Circle in 2007, I never thought the day would come when I would also be a first-time home seller. I'd weathered several moves as a previous renter and knew what an enormously stressful process it was. But after some professional changes and a long-time wish to be closer to family in South Carolina, I bit the bullet and called Daryl. I'd met him several times at various open houses in DC over the years, and knew he was the best in the business.I reached out in early December, and by midmonth, he came by and did a quick tour and assessment of my home. By Christmas, we had a game plan, and he then put me in touch with excellent professionals who were able to do a swift (and stunning!) makeover to have the place ready for market. I then got packed and moved back to SC by end of January. After getting resettled, Daryl called me and very honestly gave me the current pulse of DC post-January and how it might affect the sales of small studio apartments such as mine. But with his clever marketing tactics, no sooner did we have the unit listed, and there were three offers in three days... And that was before the first open house was even scheduled! Ultimately, four came in, and we went to contract well above asking. Again, all within a week.I don't think any seller could have asked for a smoother, more seamless transition than what I experienced under Daryl's care. Thanks to him and his wonderful operations manager, Yamile (who held my hand throughout this whirlwind of a month), I fondly bid farewell to my very first place as a homeowner. Forever Grateful!

Sometimes, it seems to me that the DMV has more realtors than we have homes to sell. We were lucky to meet Daryl Judy of Washington Fine Properties, through our oldest daughter. Daryl was helping our daughter and her husband purchase a home. Daryl is charming, straight-forward, and honest. He works with a terrific team, has crystal-clear vision, knows the market, and educated us about the “new practices” of buying and selling a home. We never imagined that a mere two months after meeting him, our Kensington house would be sold. All the credit for the easy and quick transaction goes to Daryl and his team. Do not hesitate to contact Daryl if you are considering selling or buying a home. Daryl Judy is determined to make the sales experience a good one for all parties involved. He absolutely did for us — and our daughter and her husband.

We purchased our new 16th Street Heights home in DC from out of town. From the home selection process (in-person and video tours), to a complex closing, and all the little things in between, Daryl was there to guide and support us. He had a quick appreciation for our needs and taste. He was our consummate advocate. He understands the art of negotiation. He was always available, even when he shouldn't be (when on vacation). He knew when to push, and when to let it sit. He's fun, empathic, and kind. He's someone you want to hang with, but he's probably too busy for you (us). You'll get your dream home working with Daryl!

We couldn't be more grateful to Daryl for his outstanding service in selling our farm. From the very beginning, he demonstrated an impressive knowledge of the real estate market, particularly in rural properties like ours. His professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication was evident in every step of the process. Daryl listened and understood the emotional attachment we had to our farm and handled everything with the utmost care and respect.His marketing strategy was spot on, attracting the right buyers quickly, and they kept us informed and reassured throughout the entire process. The sale was handled smoothly, and we felt confident that we were always in good hands. We highly recommend Daryl to anyone looking to sell their property. He truly went above and beyond to ensure that the experience was as stress-free as possible. Thank you Daryl for helping us close this important chapter of our lives and begin our new journey on the water!

Buying our first home was an intimidating prospect. Daryl made the process extremely easy, despite our deal being quite complex—buying a cooperative unit in Dupont Circle that was foreclosed on from Fannie Mae! The bankers, title agents, and even the coop management all noted how complicated the deal was, but we never would have known thanks to Daryl’s conscientiousness and expertise. At every turn, Daryl made sure we were fully informed of the process, which was vital to us as this was our first time purchasing a property. We felt that Daryl advocated for us just as fervently as he does for his clients buying at much higher price points. Daryl truly cares about every client, regardless of the circumstance. Most importantly, Daryl got us a life-changing deal that has ensured our long-term stability. We cannot say enough great things about Daryl, and anyone who gets the chance to work with him has hit the jackpot!

Daryl is a magician! He not only helped me find the right home in the Palisades when there were limited options available, but he used his superpowers to put in an offer that was perfectly positioned for me to get to a "yes" with the sellers. Beyond that, he was thoughtful, kind, straightforward and supportive throughout this whole process. I couldn't have asked for more or better support during my first time buying a home. I highly recommend Daryl and cannot thank him enough for his smarts and compassion!

We cannot express enough how grateful we are to have worked with Daryl in our journey to find our dream home in Hillandale! From the very beginning, Daryl was nothing short of wonderful—his professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of the real estate market made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He truly listened to our needs and went above and beyond to find properties that matched our vision. Daryl’s attention to detail and commitment to our satisfaction were evident in every interaction. He was always available to answer our questions, provide expert advice, and guide us through each step of the buying process. His dedication and work ethic are truly commendable, and we always felt that he had our best interests at heart! Thanks to Daryl’s expertise, we were able to find and secure our perfect home! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Daryl to anyone looking for a top-notch real estate agent who truly cares about his clients.

Daryl IS D.C. real estate and has been there for us at every stage of our lives. When one of us was ready to sell his bachelor pad condo, we went straight to Daryl. When we bought our first place together as a married couple, there was no one else we thought of but Daryl. When, 12 years and two children later, we were bursting at the seams in our beloved condo, Daryl not only introduced us to a beautiful new neighborhood and found us a dream home there but managed to get us under contract with no competing offers and a price reduction, something we can still scarcely believe happened in the District in 2024. None of this would have been possible without Daryl’s savvy and decades of expertise in the D.C. market. He is the kindest, sweetest pit bull you will ever meet and will work tirelessly on your behalf. We are a Daryl Judy family for life!

I moved to DC sight unseen from Arizona during the summer of 2020 and hit up Daryl right away. He was essential in giving me the ins and outs of every neighborhood that would likely be within my budget so that I would have all of the information I needed to quickly and simply choose a place to live. Sure enough, thanks in part to his welcome bulldogging during the inspection process after my offer was accepted, I was able to close on a wonderful condo in Brookland within only a couple of months and have absolutely no regrets!

Working with Daryl was the best decision we made this year! We moved to DC from the Southeast, and he helped us find the perfect home in a single trip. He provided excellent advice when we were debating how much to offer, and we were able to quickly go under contract at a price we were very happy with! On top of that Daryl and his team were an amazing help after we went under contract. We were out of the country for our entire due diligence period, but Daryl helped us deal with several headaches that popped up and really went the extra mile to make sure the house closed on time! We couldn't be happier with how things worked out and are now living in the perfect home in Capitol Hill.

I am glad I chose Daryl as my real estate agent. After interviewing a few agents, I knew very soon that Daryl was the right guy to help me sell my house in Logan Circle expeditiously. He knows my neighborhood like the back of his hand, is professional, direct, sincere and efficient and so is his assistant Yamile who worked hard to make everything possible. The house sold in 6 days after listing and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. Daryl and Yamile, thank you for everything, your friendship, included!