Kimberly Cestari provided exceptional service during our recent condo purchase. She demonstrated a high level of dedication, making herself available for showings at any time and ensuring all contracts were executed immediately. Her market insight was invaluable; she provided honest counsel that helped us make the right buying decision. I would not hesitate to work with her again.
Kimberly is a well-known and well-regarded agent in Chevy Chase and for good reason. She helps you accomplish your goals. I wanted to sell and settle quickly and I had my house on the market 10 days after meeting her. She had 18 potential buyers come through in a single weekend and we accepted an offer the following Tuesday at asking price. We both understood the value of my home and what it would likely sell for, but most importantly she had the expertise and the relationships to get it done quickly and efficiently. She really understands the buyer and seller journey.
In 2013. I owned a house in Chevy Chase DC that I wanted to rent . Since Kimberley was a very well recognized real estate agent with Long and Foster, I contacted her to get the house rented and when I decided to sell the house, she also managed the process easily and to my satisfaction.We moved to Florida in 2018 and when we decided to move back to DC earlier this year, we again contacted Kimberly to look for a condo for us to buy. She did it with the same dedication and professionalism she always showed and found the condo that met our expectations and she worked hard to guide us and protect our interests along the process. Kimberly’s work ethic and attention to detail make her an outstanding professional in the real estate market, especially in the DVM area.
We can’t praise Kimberly enough for her hard work, her professional advice, and her attention to every detail when she was our realtor in the summer and fall of 2022. We engaged Kimberly to guide us through the biggest financial transaction of our lives, the sale of our house where we had lived for 53 years. We slept well at night with the security of knowing we had picked the most savvy and experienced realtor in our Barnaby Woods neighborhood to represent us. Once we completed our move from our house, Kimberly got to work with us to get our house ready for the market. First, she told us she was setting the asking price to ensure that the house would draw the greatest pool of potential buyers. Then she assured us the house would sell nicely “as is” with only minor touch ups, sparing us both the expense and the hassle of “staging” the house and doing elaborate improvements. Kimberly’s strategies worked beautifully. Her skilled marketing brought a large stream of interested parties to look at the house. Within just a few days of the house going on the market, Kimberly had corralled four excellent bids and we simply picked the best one. The house immediately went under contract for a price that far exceeded the asking price. In the period between the sale contract and the settlement, Kimberly once again proved she was a consummate professional. A problem arose concerning the boundary line between our property and our next-door neighbors’ lot. There had to be an agreement on the boundary line, or the sale could not go through. Kimberly showed her skill by negotiating a deal with the buyer’s agent on the boundary line. This broke the logjam and paved the way for the settlement to happen. Kimberly was our outstanding agent from start to finish!
Kimberly’s reputation as #1 agent, consistent 5 star reviews and track record are all accurate. There is no one more knowledgeable of my Washington, DC area market. When I made a fairly sudden decision to make a purchase, she was on top of handling every detail. Next, it was time to sell my house in the middle of the Federal government shutdown—very difficult time to sell. But with her guidance and expert pricing ability (honed after three decades of experience), we had a terrific offer over asking price within 2 hours of going live, with settlement in a week. Also, she responds to questions promptly and really listens to her clients to fully understand their wishes. And she has followed up with information long after settlement.
Kimberly’s reputation as #1 agent, consistent 5 star reviews and track record are all accurate. There is no one more knowledgeable of my Washington, DC area market. When I made a fairly sudden decision to make a purchase, she was on top of handling every detail. Next, it was time to sell my house in the middle of the Federal government shutdown—very difficult time to sell. But with her guidance and expert pricing ability (honed after three decades of experience), we had a terrific offer over asking price within 2 hours of going live, with settlement in a week. Also, she responds to questions promptly and really listens to her clients to fully understand their wishes. And she has followed up with information long after settlement.
Kimberly went above and beyond as our realtor. Selling our property from a distance was a challenge, but with Kimberly's kindness, patience, guidance and recommendations we got through it seamlessly. I would recommend Kimberly to anyone buying or selling a property.
Kimberly helped me through every part of the sale while being patient and understanding. She communicated quickly and explained every step. I will be referring her to friends and family and will happily be Kimberly's client in the future.
I highly rate Kimberly as a trusted real estate agent, having known her for many years and had her sell both my grandmother's house a few years back and recently my mother's home after probate (5532 30th Place NW) in Washington DC. She made the process clear all along, explained forms and electronic signing process, and her communication was top notch all through the sale and beyond, with a number of recommendations for issues to address to make the house presentable, and every concern promptly addressed. She worked with me on timing, urging me along but with no pressure; recommending professionals as needed (appraiser, contractors, etc.), and visited the house regularly to see for herself how things were progressing. I could not be more pleased at Kimberly's professionalism, courtesy, and personable manner. Having known her outside of our business relationship, I see her as a quality person, family oriented, competent, and trustworthy. I have absolute confidence in recommending her to anyone seeking reliable service in selling your property!
Kimberly, who my wife and I first new as a neighbor and friend, was our agent for two successful sales: first when we sold our house and moved to a condominium, and then more recently when we sold that condominium and moved to a senior living community. Kimberly knows the market, is a shrewd negotiator, has a vast store of experience and an invaluable contact list (painters, restorers, handymen, etc.). She was always available with advice and prompt responses, plus she is a lovely person to work with. She has our thanks and highest recommendation. - Ralph and Marie K.
I met Kimberly Cestari and two weeks later she had my property under contract for a price I was pleased with. She was able to bring together all the elements required to successfully market and show my property and to hold an open house in less than a week. Her preparation of the graceful words and photos that presented my house reflected her appreciation of what made it stand out. Throughout, she was warm, personable, and easy to work with, while at the same time very knowledgeable, competent, and diligent. Selecting Kimberly was the best decision I made in the whole process. She made all the difference.
I met Kimberly Cestari and two weeks later she had my property under contract for a price I was pleased with. She was able to bring together all the elements required to successfully market and show my property and to hold an open house in less than a week. Her preparation of the graceful words and photos that presented my house reflected her appreciation of what made it stand out. Throughout, she was warm, personable, and easy to work with, while at the same time very knowledgeable, competent, and diligent. Selecting Kimberly was the best decision I made in the whole process. She made all the difference.
