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Branch Manager | MD-DC-VA
Hope Arias is a Branch Manager with over 20 years of real estate experience in Maryland, DC and Virginia. With a tireless work ethic, Hope went from office receptionist, to agent, to Branch Manager. Having supervised thousands of successful transactions, Hope Arias is an invaluable asset to our agents and their clients.
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Testimonials

Throughout the process on this condo property, Nancy kept my best interests front and center.  Excellent agent that made the process quite simple for me!

Mel L.

I used to think all Realtors were the same, but everything Chris Gray did showed how she listened to us and used her expertise for our benefit.

Tom P.

Bindu Sethi is a great Realtor to work with.  We had multiple real estate transactions with her.  Bindu is very flexible and available to assist whenever she is needed. We recommend her services to anyone looking for a good professional real estate agent.

Guncha & Ajit C.

Bindu was an incredible partner in our home-buying journey.  She was attentive to our needs, always available to answer questions, and guided us through every step with patience and expertise.  Thanks to her, we found our dream home smoothly and with confidence.

Ashley and Uke

When Christine Gray of Realty Advantage came to look at my house as the listing agent, she was prepared with comps and what a fair market price would be.  She gave me a selling strategy which included recommendations to increase the attractiveness of my home.  I heeded her advice and after the house was listed had 4 offers in 3 days!

Kathy H.

I’ve worked professionally with Mike Reible since 1994 in countless real estate transactions. Mike has been very knowledgeable and professional in all dealings and I would recommend him highly to anyone.

Paul P.

Paul P.

Bindu helped us navigate the crazy market and home buying process with ultimate professionalism. She was extremely patient and held our hand every step of the way. She’s genuine, hilarious, great to work with, understands what we were looking for, and is a true gem. Cannot recommend her enough!!!!

Sudeep & Diki

We were so please with the quality of service we received that we bought not just one but two houses through them!

Dawn L.

Dawn L.

Seller and Homebuyer

Calling Bindu Sethi to help sell our home turned out to be the best decision of our transition.  Ms. Sethi knows the county and our neighborhood really well and knew how to market our home.  It blew us away when she called just four days after hitting the market with a great offer on our house.  Ms. Sethi was there to advise us every step of the way all the way up to closing.

Pankaj M.

We had a great experience with the Rockville office. They were extremely responsive and knowledgeable with the home buying process. They truly put their clients best interests at heart and we will only use them in the future.

Erin B.

Erin B.

Homebuyer

Buying a home can be very intimidating. With so many moving parts (lender, title company, listings, contract bids, etc). We were very fortunate to have Ken with us every step of the way. He had our best interest at heart the whole time and made us feel at ease with our home purchase. Will highly  recommend!

Troy N.

Homebuyer

Carmen walked us through step by step the process of acquiring our property.  Her knowledge about real estate is above what we expected. I would recommend anybody to seek her services!

Dario M.

What impressed me the most about Sherry Eini was her knowledge about the market and her negotiation skill. I will definitely use her service in my future real estate property sale or purchase.

Rover I.

Silvana is a wonderful person to work with!  She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and understanding of one’s needs. I highly recommend her services!

Brenda

Olga Hernandez is dedicated and helps you understand the process. She has a great team working with her, and we thank her for helping us to find our house!

Belky B.

Thank you so much Bindu Sethi for all your help to sell our house. This was our third experience with you.  All three experiences were great! You were always very prompt in responding our questions. We had very smooth transaction with your help and expertise. We will definitely contact you when we want to invest in real estate, also we will recommend your name with our friends and family.. Once again thank you so much Bindu!

Sweta & Guarang

With the help of Ms. Lian Adolphe we bought our house in 2015. She helped us from the beginning to end. The whole process was very smooth. Lian was very helpful and always have time to listen to us. We feel like we have found a friend for life.

Sarah and Zo R.

Bindu Sethi is absolutely wonderful to work with. She was always available to answer my questions. Bindu was very helpful in the full process of purchasing the house such as getting inspection on time, and following through the paperwork. It was a pleasure working with her and I would certainly recommend her.

Nishima J.

It is a real pleasure to work with Rick Dorta. The closing is smooth and successful largely due to his great real estate knowledge and experience. I appreciate his help in showing me the house and walking me through the purchasing process. He is the most knowledgeable, patient, and professional real estate agent I have worked with. I hope that I will work with him again in future.

Zheng

I can’t say enough positive things about Gaby Vasco!!! Her customer service skills, real estate wisdom and ability to make her clients feel heard and valued are second to none. I whole heartedly recommend Gaby she is truly exceptional.

Carey S.

Luis is very professional, honest and reliable, who knows very well the market. He answers you the same day for any questions you may have and tries his best to get the perfect house for his client. 5 stars!

Prey O.

Johnny was able to find the perfect home for our family.  No doubt he is one of the best agents in the area.  We are so grateful to him for his dedication and all his hard work!!

Wilver Z.

Bindu Sethi has been a great help and advisor to us since we bought our first home in 2006 and now when we sold it after 17 years. I would highly recommend Bindu for your real estate needs. She is very diligent and always on top of everything, constantly giving us the update on sale process and its various stages. Her honest and true to the market guidance is always appreciated. Bindu’s professionalism and work ethics are second to none.

Anubha & Aman

Great people to work with. Brokers are wonderful and attentive. Having been using them for years and they feel like family now.

Tony C.

Last year, I called Cristina about buying something, told her what we wanted, she found something that we loved, and we closed in two weeks!

Custodio F.

From day one Laurinda Massey has been an excellent agent! She is very knowledgeable and insightful. She cares about the people she helps. Not only is she a great agent, but a phenomenal person!

Lorna L.

I have worked with Jose Morejon since 2000 when I bought my first home. I have since then bought and sold personal and investment properties with his help. Never pushy, always there with prompt service. His expertise, knowledge, dedication and true care for us and our interests is what keeps me working with him. I really appreciate that he listens and gives thoughtful and spot on advise. He is friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend Jose Morejon.

Luisa G.

Rumi Stoyan proved to be an outstanding realtor.  She guided my wife and me through the nerve wracking experience of selling our home with integrity, knowledge, and humor.  Her advice was spot on – and saved us a boatload of money.  I highly recommend Rumi to anyone in need of a real estate professional.

Anatoly S.

I have been an agent with Realty Advantage since 2004. It is an excellent office to work for with professional staff and agents. Mike, Chris, Hope and Sonja are supportive and always willing to assist or provide guidance. It is a positive and respectful work environment with the goal for all agents to be the best they can. Location of office is ideal!

Gaby V.

The customer service at Realty Advantage was great!  They are friendly and walked us through every step of the way!  Realty glad we chose Hope Arias to help find our new home!

Ruby G.

It was great working with Gary Ozbenian. He made the whole process a whole lot easier than I expected it to be. He is very knowledgeable about houses and was very responsive. He gave me a lot of valuable advice about home maintenance and things I should consider improving in the home I ultimately chose. I will recommend Gary to anyone who asks me if I know any good realtors. He’s GREAT!

B. Boher

Knowledgeable, listens, professional, quick responses, nothing but positives. It was a pleasure working with her throughout our home buying process. I am one happy client!

Rebecca V.

I really had good experience working with Bindu Sethi for the past several years.  She has been thorough and highly professional:  renting my properties, buying my primary home, and selling investment properties.  I am completely satisfied with her real estate services.  Thank you and keep up the good work!

Shyam V.

I am very impressed with Chen’s knowledge about the real estate market and about his negotiation skills.

Michael T.

Homebuyer

My agent Kenneth Lewis took us through the process stress free. Ken is very professional, he knows what he’s doing. I will recommend him to anyone who is looking for an agent to contact him. He is the agent you need for your housing needs. What an excellent job, from start to closing. My family and I, say thank you very much!

Nicholas T.

Karen was very helpful in guiding me to locate potential investment properties. She is very knowledgeable of the area and was able to get the answers to all my questions. I am still using her services to help locate properties, and would refer her to others.

Steve W.

Marygold is an exceptional Real Estate Agent. She is very knowledgeable about her industry, provides amazing customer service, and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is a true professional.

Tara W.

I have worked with Cristina Sousa for all my real estate needs.  She is very responsive, trustworthy, and not at all pushy.  She is organized, efficient, and looks out for her clients.  I would highly recommend Cristina!

Maria G.

I’m happy with the job Silvana Perdomo did.  She helped me out a lot and she’s a really good person.  I would recommend her 100%!

Elmer R.

I am very happy with Eugene Sun’s service and knowledge . Great to work with Eugene. 5 stars!

Kamala P.

I can’t thank Cristina enough for all the hard work, dedication and time spent on selling my place.  She kept me informed every step of the way.  I definitely will suggest her to anyone I know who is selling or wanting to purchase a home.  She is truly an expert in her field.

Justin P.

Working with Nancy made both the buying and selling experience easy – her knowledge and experience parlayed into the right result for us.  We got fortunate that our path crossed with Nancy, and we would highly recommend her.  She’ll help you find the best result.

June L.

Thank you Umesh Niroula for guiding us and finding us a real good investment as well dwelling property for us! This is the third house we have bought and sold with Umesh who has been always a guy who works on best interest of his customer. Looking forward to do more business with you!

Niraj T.

Cristina Sousa has been amazing to my wife and I! She’s honest, reliable, thorough, and hard working.  Cristina stays on top of the market.  We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for their new home.

Ronnie M.

Realty Advantage offered me an Excellent service with all needed patience. Highly recommended.

Albert E.

Bindu has been a great help on our journey from deciding to sell the house to actually closing the deal. She guided us and provided valuable insight along every step. We are happy with the results.

Vikash

It was a really great experience working with Bindu Sethi. Her experience in real estate helped us a lot.  She was forthcoming and quick in advising us on how to evaluate a house and terms of a bid.  In today’s seller market it was a very valuable asset for your clients. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

Minty and Raju

Bindu Sethi is a tenacious realtor.  She addresses the endless challenges to selling your house in a timely fashion – she never gives up.  Bindu is honest, providing the right advice and never withholds information.  She is savvy, smart, and meticulously organized.  She can navigate the entire process and educate you so you can make the best decision for your situation.

Marshall B.

I highly recommend Laurinda Massey! Laurinda exceeded all expectations, demonstrating unmatched professionalism, expertise, and dedication throughout the process. Laurinda was a pleasure to work with. I am deeply grateful for her hard work, and I would not hesitate to recommend Laurinda to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy realtor.

Dean F.

She was able to provide careful guidance and advice, greatly reducing the time it took to identity and ultimately purchase the perfect house for me.

Lauri M.

Lauri M.

Homebuyer

We recently had a pleasure of working with Rumi to purchase a condo in Ashburn, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.  Throughout the entire process, Rumi seamlessly blended professionalism with a personal touch, making us feel like valued clients while treating us with the care and attention one would expect from a trusted family member.  She was always available to answer any questions we had and provided valuable guidance every step of the way.

Valeriy L.

I can’t imagine a better buyer agent than Chen Wen. He was incredibly knowledgeable and would search out answers to almost any question we had, if he didn’t already have the answer. Best of all, he clearly loves this work, gets joy out of doing it and brings joy to those who get to work with him. Top scores on all counts!!

Anne L.

I would highly recommend Luis Cordero for an agent.  He is very professional and cares about the well being for his customers.  While working with him he made the process easy and understandable.  He helped me find the perfect house for my family and I.  Luis and his team did very great.

Simon A.

Gaby Vasco was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. Always checking in and making sure we were in the loop- her communication was impeccable. Her organizing was top notch, and she carried herself all the way through settlement with poise and professionalism. We would not hesitate for a second to use Gabby again in the future.

Dan E.

I had lived in my home for 34 years so Sherry Eini helped me figure out what needed to go, and also what needed to go into storage and what needed sprucing up. She was always low key and supportive and never high handed, just helpful. She was a pleasure and whatever needed doing she did. She helped me find a fair price for my house and we got two contracts the first day. After helping me through negotiations I ended up with exactly my asking price so I could quickly move on. Thank you Sherry for being a friend.

Sandy

It was a pleasure working with Laurinda Massey on multiple real estate transactions. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend Laurinda to everyone!

Fatmata T.

Linda Plummer was very helpful with me getting into my new place. I was cutting it close to the end of my previous lease and Linda got my paperwork through quickly and ensured that the apartment was up to her own personal quality standard. Any time I needed to reach her, she was readily available. I was definitely recommend her services.

De’Andria A.

Monica Molina is a true professional, with our interest foremost. She did not low-ball the value of our home, which was more than appreciated. Monica knows our town well. This level of knowledge, and her good instincts helped make our sale and transition easier.

Susan O.

Lasantha Dahanaike was the best realtor I could have ever imagined to have had when it came to buying a house during an already stressful pandemic period. Lasantha always maintained extreme professionalism and made sure everything went smoothly for us. He put in countless extended hours to make this deal happen, and I cannot recommend him enough. Seriously one of the best home buying experiences ever, and that’s a testament to Lasantha’s expertise.

Hugo & Janini B.

We would like to thank Bindu Sethi from Realty Advantage for all the work she did in finding the property and getting it closed within 6 weeks.  Early morning texting, late night phone calls and emails; always positive and cheerful.  She was a terrific young lady to have representing us.

Rajesh and Veena K.

Supportive environment, reasonable overhead cost, good education/technology!

Chen W.

Cristina Sousa was an excellent help in finding our home.  Very kind and super professional!  I recommend her to all my friends!  Thank you Cristina!

Luis R.

Francisco Chavez is an excellent Realtor!  He was very patient and knowledgeable.  We were first time home buyers and he was up to date about programs we qualified for and very familiar with the different areas we visited.  We had lots of questions and he was always responsive and available.  Would highly recommend!

Little

Chen is patient, honest, and diligent.  His advice on inspection, financing, and the entire process, is balanced with positive and negative reminders.  Chen helped us buy our home, which was a substantial single-family transaction in a quiet city neighborhood.  Chen is always resourceful with contractor recommendations.

Tim E.

It was a great experience working with Jennifer. As first time homebuyers, we had so many questions. She patiently guided us through the arduous process of buying our very first own house. She offered many valuable insights and her expertise in the real estate field is commendable. She is kind, sincere and dependable. Thank you, Jennifer!

Rufina A.

I got in touch with Laurinda Massey at the end of March and by end of May we had closed on a place. I feel, no I know – that a lot of this had to do with the dedication that Laurinda exhibited in helping us. Laurinda listened to us, understood our requirements and ensured that we only saw what filled these conditions. She was understanding, empathetic and honestly a friend. She has NEVER stepped away from any help or guidance that my daughter and I have sought. In working with Laurinda the realtor, we have found Laurinda a friend! She is always there – never says no, finds a solution! You have an asset in Laurinda – if I ever have a referral in MD, hers will be the name that will be recommended!

Renu S.

From the listing to the closing, they were there for me each step of the way.  Regardless if you are buying or selling, if you want a great Realtor, then look no further.

Kathy H.

Kathy H.

Seller and Homebuyer

I thought all Realtors were the same, but everything she did showed how she listened to us and used her expertise for our benefit.

Reina P.

Homebuyer

Bindu Sethi is very knowledgeable, accessible and communicates clearly, making the process easy. A joy to work with!. She is the best!  She was honest and forthright. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from making the offer, to working with the mortgage banker and closing with the Title company. I recommend Bindu to anyone looking to do any Real Estate transaction. She was patient, kind, and always answered my questions!! Thanks again for a wonderful experience!

Harsha & Chaitanya

Mr. Bijan is one of the best agents! Good communication and skills.  Fully recommend 100%!

Jose R.

Jennifer did an outstanding job assisting me with the purchase of my townhouse. She is very knowledgeable. She is accessible. Jennifer made my home buying process easier.

Sharetta M.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bindu Sethi twice now. Over the years, her dedication and professionalism have never changed. Her commitment, honesty, and care made this a seamless and reassuring experience. I’m so thankful for her help and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated realtor.

Deepak S.

Marygold Wiser is a caring people person who has the ability to connect and understand her client’s needs, feelings, and desires.

Quincy C.

It’s incredible working with Mike Reible and all the other agents at Realty Advantage.  Mike’s always going above and beyond!

Rick D.

Rick D.

As a first time buyer, we really had no clue of where to start.  Oscar Sayan took the time to explain the buying procedure and he answered questions right away.  He is honest and patient.  I would highly recommend Oscar as an agent!

Maria S.

I can’t say enough about this office. Their help with finding our new home was invaluable, their service was incredible, and their expertise is unmatched.

Joe P.

Joe P.

Homebuyer

Jennifer did an outstanding job handling our home sale. She answered all of our questions and concerns in a timely manner and took care of some minor touch up work as well.Would strongly recommend her to handle any sale in the area.

Mark

My wife and I were first-time home buyers with very little knowledge. From start to finish Lian Adolphe was very patient, responsive to our needs, kind and had great knowledge and suggestions for homes to view based on what we were looking for. She helped us find the right house in the right location and the price was right. We are very happy with our experience of our first time buying the house. If we were ever going to sell or buy again Lian would be the first person we would call.

Sei K.

Hope Arias made the house hunting process stress free and fun!  She was helpful every step of the way and responsive to all our questions and concerns.  Great communication and advice!  We love our new house!!

Amanda H.

Ms. Shahrzad (Sherry) Eini is a very caring realtor. We had a fantastic experience getting to know and work with her. She was very knowledgeable, a consummate professional, and was dedicated to helping us find a home. She was very informed about the current housing trends, showed us many newly available properties, and answered our many questions. I highly recommend Sherry and her company, Realty Advantage, to all homebuyers.

Dariush D.

Ellen Lima has a great personality, besides being our realtor we have established a great friendship. She has been very helpful with our purchase. She has showed us various properties and at all the time she was very professional and informative. If I want to buy another property I will definitely work with her.

Matt S.

Karen was amazing. We moved from one state to the next, and without Karen’s guidance, we would not have found the perfect home. She suggested just the right area where we wanted to live, based on our needs and budget. Karen was knowledgeable, personable, and reliable. She followed up and never gave up. I’d highly recommend Karen Gray as a real estate agent.

Janet L.

We put our trust in Bindu Sethi and it paid off! To sell and then buy a house at the same time is never an easy process (and especially challenging during a pandemic!).  We could manage this only because we had a trusted partner and counselor by our side in Ms. Sethi.

Nidhi S.

Olga Hernandez is very professional and cares about her client’s priorities. Olga is very honest, knowledgeable, and very trustworthy.

Amina M.

We had a great experience with the Rockville branch. The sale of our home purchase of our new home went smoothly and flawlessly. Highly recommend!

Melanie D.

Melanie D.

Seller and Homebuyer

Marygold Wiser has been a help for my family over the years since I had relocated to Maryland.  She is very experienced and knowledgeable about the area and market.

Kamila T.

Christine Gray is truly outstanding to work with. We have bought and sold several homes with Chris as our agent. She has successfully navigated us through all types of housing markets and is very thorough and responsive. Christine always looks out for our best interests too. We highly recommend working with Chris on buying and selling and we will continue to work with her on any future purchases.

Erin L.

Buying our first home has been one of our dreams and we finally found it thanks to Francisco Chavez.  He was very patient and most of all, he never pressured us into buying a home we weren’t really too sure about.  We highly recommend Francisco as your Realtor because he is patient, respects every decision you take and he is flexible with his time.

Astrid & Sarbelio

I’ve been affiliated with the amazing team at Realty Advantage for over 20 years now. It continues to be an amazing run. Great people, responsive, helpful, super knowledgeable. Can’t think of a better place to do real estate business in the DC metro area. Looking forward to many more successful years. Thanks!

Dave T.

I hired Mr. Moran to sell my house and I was so impressed that we used him to find our new house. He is very responsive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

M. Richardson

Mike Reible’s assistance on a very recent difficult deal was just amazing.  Could not have done it without him.  Thank you Mike!

Ken L.

Ken L.

When we looked for a realtor, we were looking for someone we could trust and properly represent us, as well as our property. We believe we found the right person in Bindu Sethi. She had a fabulous photo brochure and videography, productive open houses, all very thorough and efficient. Bindu was responsive and organized. I highly recommend and regard her as one of the best in the field of real estate. Thank you Bindu for making this experience so very positive!

Sri

Cristina helped us find the perfect home and made the purchase process seamless, and got us a great deal by negotiating on our behalf! I recommend Cristina Sousa 100% to anyone looking to buy, rent, or sell a home!

Monica M.

Marygold Wiser is an absolute pro!  I was extremely impressed with the attention she gave her clients.  She answered all their questions and made a great impression and connection with them.

Cliff H.

I have been working with Rumi Stoyan for over 10 years and she has never failed to disappoint me! From selling my home, onto looking for a home, Rumi has been supportive, knowledgeable and all around supportive and communicable with any questions which I may have. Even after the business is finished, Rumi has always kept In touch and we have remained great friends over the years. She is the most knowledgeable and best agent in my experience and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who may be looking for a home, investment or to sell their property!

Anna S.

We have used Oscar Sayan multiple times over the years to buy and sell our homes.  He is honest and incredibly responsive.  His techniques and recommendations have been spot on. I would highly recommend Oscar if you are looking for a Realtor that you want to represent your best interest.

Nal R.

Oscar Sayan made our entire experience selling our old home and buying our new home a great one.  If you want an honest, hardworking agent, Oscar is your man!

Jessie F.

Natalia Winffel is a true professional who goes above and beyond for her clients. She takes her time to listen to your needs and delivers with exceptional service. I bought my first house with Natalia and I am very pleased with the service I received. She is knowledgeable, understanding and friendly. She gets the job done right. Thank you for making my first home buying experience the best it could be.

Marlene R.

My experience working with Nancy has been nothing short of incredible.  She’s professional, efficient, conscientious and personable.  She went above & beyond.

Denise M.

Seller

Working with Gary Ozbenian was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to really understand our needs and guided us every step of the way with honesty and professionalism.

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Hope Arias, Branch Manager

Hope Arias serves buyers, sellers, and agents throughout MD-DC-VA.

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