This was my second transaction with Laura. Several years ago, Laura helped me to find a house in Arlington and so impressed me with her dedication and determination that I knew I would want to involve her in my next real-estate transaction. She did not disappoint me. I can highly recommend Laura as a true standout in her profession. She is smart, skilled, and has a great sense of humor, making her a pleasure to do business with. Having been a salesman, myself, I can perhaps appreciate others in that profession more so than most, when I see them. You just cannot go wrong with Laura Schwartz in your corner!

I've used Laura twice and both times the buying/selling went very smoothly. I was very concerned about getting a fair price for my home and Laura helped me list for a price that was above what I expected and sold before it was officially on the market (Coming Soon). I was able to avoid extra costs like staging the house, getting the carpets cleaned and paying on two mortgages. Laura gave me sound advice that moved the house quickly and helped me evaluate my options successfully. This was the first house I've sold and was very stressed about making the right decisions, but with Laura's help I was able to get through it easily. The whole process was too easy for how well it went.

Laura is an expert in the Arlington market. We've completed two successful purchases and one sale with her in the last three years and she has always been spot on when it comes to what something should sell for given the location and condition of the property. She is also very honest and up front about the value of a home and helped us from making an emotional decision and overpaying. She also carefully advised us on when and when not to waive contingencies. From a sellers perspective, she also helped us prepare our home for showings, priced the home to sell, and in the end we received 9 offers in one weekend and got way more for our home than we were expecting. Laura is a pro--she always put us first and never pushed for a quick purchase or sale. We wouldn't work with anyone else in this area.

Laura was recommended to me by a friend, and I couldn't have been happier with her! Laura took the time to sit down with me and really learn what it was that I was looking for in a home. The biggest selling point for me is that Laura is completely honest. When I saw a house that I thought I liked, she was great about telling me the flaws that she saw and working through with me why it wasn't going to be as great a fit as I initially thought. She could have helped me buy that house and taken a bigger commission than she ultimately received, but she knew it wasn't right for me, and she was clearly working in my best interest, not her own. As a first time home-buyer, Laura put me at ease and patiently answered every silly question that I had. She even negotiated a lower price for the house I bought than what was listed and she got the seller to throw in some furniture that I liked in the deal too. Laura is amazing and you can't do better!

I am very pleased with the experience I had selling my home with Laura. She provided sound advice and good coaching up front on preparations for photos and listing, and I felt calm putting my place on the market despite external factors moving my timeline up by a few months. Laura understood my priorities and by pricing correctly we attracted a lot of interest right away and received a solid offer in four days. Her professionalism and responsiveness throughout the sales process was truly exceptional, which helped myself and the buyer close quickly in just over 30 days. Going into the decision to sell your home you want and expect to have that type of professionalism and dedication from your agent when it comes to the business side of selling your home. What you may not think about is the non-business side of that process and the external factors, emotions, that come into play with such a big life change as selling your home and whatever else comes with that change. I'm glad I had a person like Laura in my corner as I sold my home. She earned my complete faith and confidence which enabled me to focus on other aspects of my move while she led me through the sales process. If I had to go through the process all over again, I'd wait in line to have Laura as my agent. If you're in the market to buy or sell your home, you would be doing yourself a favor by sending her an email or giving her a call today.

I have now sold two homes and purchased two homes with Laura's assistance. In both occasions, we had offers in under 10 days. She is incredibly responsive and meticulous in follow through. You can always reach her to talk through offers, paperwork or general next steps. She is very proactive too as she stays on top of you with reminders of what is going to happen next and what is expected of you. I would definitely recommend Laura for purchasing or selling a home.

Simply-stated, Laura is outstanding. If only there were a way to give more stars or offer more laudatory comments to review her with justice, we would. The first thing to note is Laura’s demeanor. Caring, comforting, and considerate; from our first meeting, she has carefully guided us through the anxiety-filled process of finding our first home. Her responses to our endless questions and requests were swift and authoritative, instilling us with an immeasurable level of confidence and peace of mind. Beyond her care and attention for our needs, she truly excels at advocating for your needs when dealing with sellers/agents. She is the champion you want fighting for your interests in this increasingly competitive market place. Her network is expansive and she provided us with recommendations for top rate professionals ranging from – loan officers, home inspectors, plumbers, structural engineers, chimney sweeps; you name it – and she’s got a name for you. For us, it wasn’t just about searching for and acquiring a home, it was about making a wise financial commitment and investment. Laura’s expertise and insight into the complex DC area market helped us craft competitive offers and understand important variables like rent-ability and neighborhood comparable trends. This was arguably one of the most significant steps in our life and we consider ourselves fortunate to have had Laura in our corner to make it a reality.

Wonderful in every way. She put up with our indecision about buying a new home. She was clear in her expectations and rationale for the home we were selling. She helped us navigate difficult sellers and realtors. Overall, her patience, professionalism, and expertise were immeasurable.

Laura was extremely responsive and patient with us from day one. We had lots (and lots) of questions and clarification points during our "forever" house hunt and Laura was always helpful and quick to respond. She was positive, actively engaged and involved throughout the entire process. Laura was also a great resource with suggestions for a tree service, attorney, land surveyor - anyone we may have needed help from (even if it was just outside the home buying process). I now consider Laura a dear and trusted friend and would recommend her to anyone.

If I had to sum up our experience with Laura in the sale of our home, it would be Incredible. However, one word simply doesn't do justice to how great it was to work with her. She is very professional, straight forward, very responsive, and was a great advocate for what we were looking to get out of the sale. She did not have any sort of agenda to push on us, and the sale of our home was super smooth from start to finish. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the DC area. We are also using her as our agent in the purchase of a new home, set to close in a few weeks, that experience has also been great with Laura as our agent.

Laura helped me buy a condo in Arlington and I couldn't have asked for anything more. She is honest, reliable, and extremely accessible and responsive. She asked me questions as we walked through condos to help me picture my furniture in each place and determine if it would be a good fit for me or not. She is very knowledgeable about Arlington neighborhoods (didn't look at any others so I can't speak to those). The place I ultimately bought had a difficult seller, and Laura made sure the process went smoothly and all boxes were checked along the way. I will recommend her to family and friends.

As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions and concerns. Laura was very responsive and walked me through the process without rushing me into purchasing a home. She had a good knowledge of the VA area and was able to provide responsive contacts/recommendations for each part of the process.