McIlvaine Home Team working with Keller Williams Realty

Fantastic experience: Steve was outstanding from start to finish! As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated his expertise, clear communication, and strong negotiation skills. He fought hard during negotiations and helped us secure the best possible deal while always looking out for our best interests. We highly recommend Steve to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, Steve, for helping make our dream of homeownership a reality!

Fantastic experience: We started our house hunt, on our own, with a very specific set of requirements. We met Steve at an open house where he was covering for the listing agent. The house wasn't for us and we thought that was the end of it... Then we chatted with Steve, or more appropriately, Steve listened to us, to what we wanted and why - really listened. And then, Steve became our agent... We closed on a house and it was painless - his team was there every step of the way making things as easy as they could be. Steve deals in relationships, not transactions and that's what we want. We will move again. And whether it is to help us buy or sell, we will be calling Steve. We recommend you do as well.

Fantastic experience: Having worked with Steve McIlvaine in various situations - I have no reservations in directing my clients relocating from Knoxville, TN to Washington DC or Northern Virginia to work with this excellent agent and team.

Fantastic experience: Above and beyond to get the house we wanted! Couldn't have done it without Steve - truly.

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Steve highly enough. He went above and beyond every step of the process. He was responsive and took initiative to follow up without ever being asked. Days, nights, weekends - he was available. We are so appreciative of all of his work, and we will be using him for buying our next home. I would give more than 5 stars if I could. I highly recommend Steve to anyone buying, selling or renting a home. He’s the best.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Steve to buy my home in a really competitive market, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. At the start, I felt overwhelmed and unsure about making the right decisions, but they made the entire process feel clear and manageable. Communication was always prompt, and I felt supported every step of the way—from touring homes to closing. Steve gave honest, knowledgeable guidance without ever making me feel pressured, which helped me feel confident in my choices. Now, two years later, I’m still so happy in my home and know I made the right decision. I would absolutely recommend Steve to anyone looking to buy or sell—they truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to make the experience as smooth as possible.

Fantastic experience: My partner and I were introduced to Steve by a mutual acquaintance. As first time homebuyers, we decided to go with Steve because we appreciated his authenticity. He is very honest and prioritizes good communication. We put an offer on a house that already had 5 other offers. Even though we weren’t the highest offer, ours was still accepted. I would attribute this to Steve’s relationship building skills. He works as a team with other agents to try and find the best solution for everyone. In addition, we were worried about the appraisal, but Steve put in time researching to ensure it would come back at our offer price. We could tell that he has a genuine passion for people and connecting them to their new homes. Overall, this was such an enjoyable and seamless experience. Steve explained every step of the process and helped us find our dream home.

Fantastic experience: Steve and his team did a great job helping us navigate a turbulent real estate market at a time of increasing rates and volatility ensuring we sold our home quickly and at the right price.

Fantastic experience: Steve was very helpful in advising us about improvements that would help our house sell and also things that were not necessary or important, though the decision was always ours to make. He had a good plan for marketing and the photos and video that were professionally done were beautiful. His knowledge of staging made our house look its best. His marketing strategy produced early interest and we had an offer shortly after going on the market and sold above the asking price. Steve was easy to work with and always available for questions and advice.

Fantastic experience: Since day one, when we spoke with Steve and Sarah, we felt they were the right people to help us through this process. Steve listened to each of our needs and what we were looking for. The diligence and support we received throughout the process were wonderful. They gave us a lot of confidence in every decision. It's clear that they are not focused on their well-being, but rather on the well-being of the clients they work with.

Fantastic experience: Steve is absolutely the best!!!

Fantastic experience: Steve and his team helped us sell our home efficiently and with minimal stress. He expertly guided us through the listing process and ensured our property was well-marketed. Communication was excellent throughout, and he handled negotiations skillfully. I would recommend him highly to others looking for a friendly, caring, and dependable agent.

Fantastic experience: Steve assisted my husband and I with getting our home rented after a quick move with a newborn. We were basically rushing out of our home two weeks after my baby girl was born. Steve was such a wonderful help and answered all of our questions to ease our minds during this very hectic time. He helped us feel very comfortable throughout the process as we became first time landlords. We were able to get a tenant moved in within a month or so. We would definitely recommend him for anyone's realty needs. He was a pleasure to work with!

Fantastic experience: We received Steve's name from a friend of ours and from our first meeting he instilled confidence as he had a great understanding of the NOVA market and how to best proceed with our property sale. He went above and beyond what other realtors we have used in the past did and was able to sell our condo quickly. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Steve McIlvaine if you're looking for a realtor. He and his team helped make the process run as smoothly as possible, from staging an open house for my former home, to purchasing my new condo. After checking several possible new homes I was able to settle both the selling of the old and the purchase of the new easily on line, though being old-fashioned I chose in-person closing. Steve knows the area well and was helpful in discussing pros and cons of various locations.

Fantastic experience: I feel very luck to have found Steve and Sarah Mcllvaine in my unexpected search for a rental, they both took the time to really listen to my needs and wants. When the right property was found they worked hard to secure it as my next home. I highly recommend them for any real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: We couldn’t be happier to have found Steve and Sarah McIlvaine. As first time home buyers with little knowledge and information on purchasing a home we nervously reached out and in no time they made us comfortable by allowing us at no commitment to ask all the questions before embarking on this journey. Steve and Sarah assured us that they would curate a list of homes specifically to our needs and wants. They listened to us and our concerns, they suggested options that were very do-able for us that we would not have thought of. Sarah made sure we were looking beyond the homes as this is a big purchase, she wanted to make sure we looked at windows, roofs, electrical you name it. Our minds were at ease throughout the entire process, and now we can peacefully enjoy our first new home with the help of the MclIvaine Home Team.

Fantastic experience: The McIIvaine team did a great job with our home purchase ensuring we had a competitive offer and helping us understand all the ins and outs of purchasing a home in Northern Virginia. A great team to work with.

Fantastic experience: Steve McIlvaine was wonderful to work with to finalize a complex sale. He went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly despite the complexities of the situation. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a positive real estate experience.

Fantastic experience: Steve McIlvaine and his team went above and beyond throughout our homebuying experience. They were responsive, proactive, and went out of their way to coordinate with the needed parties on a difficult transaction. In addition, they provided excellent references to contractors and structural engineers that got work done on short notice. I cannot recommend them enough for the superb work that they did.

Fantastic experience: Steve is a wonderful realtor! When I made the decision to sell my home, I was not sure how to proceed but Steve made the process easy. He laid out a plan to make repairs and list my home and connected me to quality vendors to perform the work as well as businesses to help with junk removal, moving and making my home ready for the open house. He did early marketing before the open house to ensure interest in the property and we received an offer at the first open house. If you are looking for a realtor that really cares and listens to your needs, I would highly recommend Steve sell your home.

Fantastic experience: I contacted Steve when I needed to list and sell a rental property. He promptly responded and we met to discuss what him and his team can offer. He spoke of his familiarity with the area, his ability to host open houses, clean the property, and bring in a professional photographer for listing pictures. We discussed listing price, trends in the market, and expectations for offers. I could tell he had a pulse on the real estate market. At the time of listing, I had a tenant in the unit. Because of this, Steve utilized online resources to make it easy to track and approved showings. When needed, he coordinated directly with the tenant to ensure he can approve showings and host open houses. When we received offers, he was able to discuss the pros/cons of each offer and whether it was worth negotiating. He had my best, financial, interest in mind. After offer acceptance, he remained committed to getting to closing as easily as possible. After home inspection, he led negotiations with the buyer to ensure the contract stayed on track. Steve worked with all parties to ensure all HOA documents and other closing documents were in order prior to the closing appointment. This diligence led to a smooth and easy closing. Couldn’t have been happier to have worked with Steve and his team. Plus, Steve remains committed to his clients and shows appreciation with numerous events throughout the year. He also sends out a newsletter with many great stories and insights. I recommend the McIlvaine Home team for buying/selling/flipping/renting/all of it.

Fantastic experience: It was a pleasure working with Steve and his team as we sold our house in Falls Church Va. Steve was quick to identify what we needed to do to get the house ready for sale. Once the house went on the market, Steve and his team worked non stop to help us get our house sold. I highly recommend the Mcllvaine Home Team!

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah McIlvaine's patience and wisdom with us first-time homebuyers kept us from losing our heads and instead, kept us focused. Their organized and persistent approach enabled us to decisively act and secure a good deal.

Fantastic experience: Words cannot express the full gratitude we have toward Steve and Sarah at McIlvaine Home Team. We highly recommend them to anyone who is considering purchasing or selling their home. We did both with MHT, and were thrilled with the process and results. Steve and Sarah made a very stressful situation easy. They are professional, candid, and practical with their advice. They did their research on the market and came up with a tailored marketing plan for our sale. Our timing was difficult: we made the decision to make an offer over July 4th weekend and then needed to get our house quickly on the market. They both worked tirelessly on our behalf leading to a ratified purchase contract in days, and our home sold at a great price after only two weeks on the market. In today’s challenging environment, you need a realtor you can trust to be your advocate and partner. Steve and Sarah are those realtors.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended and absolutely trusted! This is the realtor you're looking for! Sarah was an absolute delight to work with. She's equal parts patient (with you through the process), assertive (she'll get the best deal for you), and knowledgeable (about all things home buying). She guided us through a very hot buyers' market to find exactly the house we were looking for at a price we could afford. Sarah and Steve know northern Virginia real estate and they will deliver for you whether you're buying or selling. Don't use any other realtor!

Fantastic experience: Working with Steve and the MHT team was a true pleasure! This was my first time selling a house and I was nervous about the whole process. After meeting with Steve and hearing his marketing plan, pricing strategy and timeline, I knew the MacIlvaine Home Team was the right choice. Steve’s real estate knowledge and ability to read the market is amazing! Because of Steve, my house sold within days of going on the market and for $15K over asking price! Steve MacIlvaine and the MHT team are true professionals and I highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home!

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sara and the McIlvaine Home team made the buying of our home so much easier than we ever anticipated. From finding the best homes for us to tour to the invaluable insights that Steve gave us as we looked at the houses, we knew we could trust what they had to say and they had our best interests in mind. When we found a house Steve did an amazing job negotiating for us, being willing to spend whatever time it took on the phone to secure the deal. We are so thankful for them and highly recommend them to you, knowing you will be so happy with the choice you made.

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah worked tirelessly to find us a home that met our expectations. Since we are a military family, Sarah walked through many, many houses virtually for us. Steve used his excellent negotiation skills to get us a home with an inspection and appraisal gap during a time when it was expected that the buyer waive the inspection and appraisal gap. We are so thankful for the McIlvaine team!

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah are wonderful. In the midst of a crazy market, they provided exceptional service and helped us (out-of-state buyers) close on the perfect home. On top of their superb communication, negotiation skills, and knowledge of the market, they also shifted plans where necessary to make important showings happen. We give them and their service a five-star review and our highest recommendation (we will certainly we using them again if the need arises!)

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah provided exceptional service and helped us (out-of-state buyers) close on the perfect home in the midst of a hot market. On top of their superb communication, negotiation skills, and knowledge of the market, they also shifted plans where necessary to make important showings happen. We give them and their service a five-star review and our highest recommendation.

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah were true partners in selling my house and I appreciated the support and guidance they provided. As a first time seller, the process was intimidating but they made it as easy as possible. Versus some other realtors, they care about your individual needs and establishing a long-term relationship and you will never be just a number. Steve's competitiveness is a real bonus in getting the best possible deal, too! I’m helping my mom sell her house now and the difference is so evident (communication, responsiveness, knowledge, customer service)…Steve, Sarah and their team really set a high standard and I find myself “coaching” my mom’s realtor using the lessons they shared!

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sara and their team exceeded our expectations in selling our home. Steve knew exactly when to put the house on the market (just as the azaleas were blooming). He set an aggressive price, but in the end, the sale price was much higher than we ever anticipated. His negotiation skills were key to the sale. Steve was a joy to work with. I give the McIlvaine Home Team my highest recommendation.

Fantastic experience: Having worked with Steve and his team multiple times, I am always impressed by their professionalism, knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile for clients. The DC area real estate market is very competitive and it's vital to work with someone like Steve with strong market knowledge and unrivalled negotiation skills. Any buyer or seller in this market is in good hands with the McIlvaine Team.

Fantastic experience: Steve McIlvaine and his team are simply wonderful! They made my experience -- as a first-time homebuyer -- seamless and a lot less stressful. From day one, Steve asked about my priorities and listened attentively as I described my dream home. I felt secure discussing my options and concerns with Steve, and he helped me prioritize my needs and wants. I enjoyed the excellent communication and felt extremely supported throughout the entire process. I would 10/10 recommend Steve and the McIlvaine Home Team to help sell your home or help you buy your next house!

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah were amazing! Being first-time home buyers, they made sure we understood everything before moving forward. They treated us like family and tried their best to find us a place that would feel like home. Communication was clear, they would check on us weekly to see if there were any houses we were interested in. When our offer went through for our home, JM made sure we knew what the next steps were before settlement. We couldn’t have picked better realtors than the Mcllvaine’s!

Fantastic experience: Steve has worked with us on multiple sales. We have been consistently impressed with his dedication and determination to ensure a quality experience. He took the lead on some important tasks that needed to be done to sell our property and that was a huge help to us!

Fantastic experience: Steve and the MHT team are very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job in helping us purchase our new home. I recommend them to everyone in the WMA!

Fantastic experience: "Steve and his team did a great job in helping us find a home when moving across the country. Steve took the time to help us learn the area and feel confident in what areas to focus our search."

Fantastic experience: Steve and his team are always a pleasure to work with. Being in the business things move extremely fast and he is there to deliver. All of his clients when they come to me always have had a positive experience with The McIlvaine team stating how knowledgeable they are what a great deal they have gotten on the listing of their home as well as their purchase.

Fantastic experience: Steve McIlvaine provided our family with a game plan to sale our home. He and his team were great communicators, keeping us informed throughout the transaction. He explained in detail his complete marketing plan, pricing strategy and home staging. He helped us determine what to focus on when making enhancements. Once on the market, our home sold quickly. Steve and the MHT Team made the sale of our home seamless and we fully recommend Steve and his team to sell your home.

Fantastic experience: Mr Mcilvaine, was very professional, available and well knowlegeable . He made the whole process of selling the house easy and fast. How was sold in less than 3 days

Fantastic experience: Mr. McIlvaine was highly recommended by my financial advisor. He and his team provided information, followed up on any questions I had, and always demonstrated professionalism and exceptional knowledge about all aspects of selling my home. All aspects of the process were very much appreciated. Everyone involved provided information in a positive and friendly manner.

Fantastic experience: Steve and Sarah were trustworthy, aggressive with the market and honest. Despite some challenges, the stars aligned perfectly and we found our next home!

Fantastic experience: Steve is very personable and cares about you getting into the home you need. He and his team helped us make a smooth transaction from another state. We appreciate that he continues to stay in touch with us long after we bought our home.

Fantastic experience: Thanks for bringing a team effort to my first ever home buying experience! Sarah was great at catching the "just listed" - it's-everything-I-want- property after it went on the market and helped me scoop up this " hot" condo that I love, even during crazy COVID! Steve was great in helping to put a very competitive offer on the table quickly. Kudos to the McIlvaine team!”

Fantastic experience: “It was a long process to find a house. We took many day trips to houses until we found one we liked. Steve’s access to inspectors and contractors brought ease and his knowledge of the market was very helpful. We felt like Steve bent over backwards for us!”

Fantastic experience: Steve did an excellent job researching our market and pricing our home competitively. He listened to our needs and expectations and delivered in all areas. Due to all of his preparation, we were under contract in just a few days. His photographer was phenomenal.

Fantastic experience: "Steve was a tremendous resource and got the job done! He genuinely cared and took the time to ask the right questions and understand our desired outcome. He definitely knows the ins and outs of real estate and knew how to best communicate and market our property. We had a renter in less than two weeks and could not have done it without him! We would highly recommend anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional, and knowledgeable agent, who will get things done, to reach out to Steve. We will definitely work with him again in the future!"

Fantastic experience: Being new to Northern Virginia and first-time home buyers, my wife and I were a little overwhelmed looking at houses, but Steve McIlvaine's patience and emphasis on relationships completely put us at ease. We needed a realtor to educate us on this process and the area - Steve did both of those things, but most importantly he helped us find our first home! Steve is extremely knowledgeable, a committed negotiator, and will do his utmost to get you the best deal possible. Bottom line, Steve cares about you and your home. Steve was our realtor, now he's our friend!...even if he is a Villanova basketball fan!

Fantastic experience: I met Steve 3 years ago while I was in search of a new home. At that time I was very unsure but Steve was very understanding, he was very patient, and he was always willing to lead me every step of the way making sure that I was very comfortable with my decisions and while it has been 3 years later he was there to help me make a choice that I was confident in, that I'm happy with and I don't regret anything. I'm very happy and I'm glad to have worked with Steve.

Fantastic experience: I appreciated how willing Steve was to listen to our requests. He went above and beyond in accommodating us. He was excellent to work with!

Fantastic experience: Steve worked extremely hard to get the most competitive price, in the shortest amount of time. He exceeded our expectations on both counts! We truly enjoyed working with you and appreciate your high standard of customer service. Key traits: 1) Responsiveness 2) Enthusiasm 3) Professionalism. We would absolutely recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Steve really shined when helping us to get our home ready for sale and again throughout the contract negotiations. Whenever problems arose (which of course they always do) and needed to be communicated to us, Steve had a solution in hand or a recommended course of action to help us get through it all. We got multiple offers and one of the highest sales in the neighborhhood in quite a long time! I highly recommend Steve and his team for selling your home in the Northern Virginia area!

Fantastic experience: I really appreciated Steve's calm demeanor and his ability to manage the whole process under extremely difficult circumstances. Steve and his team did a great job from start to finish. After having him sell two homes for me, I consider him a friend. He will be a blessing to anyone who chooses to have him help them sell their home.

Fantastic experience: Selling a house could be very overwhelming, but it was a very smooth process for me because Steve and his team prearranged everything in advance. Also I was really impressed with Steve's ability to read the market: with both timing and price. His team is very effective in all aspects and knows exactly how to maximize the return on investment when giving a limited time period. Hire Steve and his team. They will not let you down. Our home sold for the highest price in the neighborhood in over 15 years!

Fantastic experience: A wonderful experience from start to finish. Steve was constantly available to walk me through both the buying and selling process. Absolutely professional and responsive.

Fantastic experience: Steve was so dedicated to meeting our needs. He was on top of everything. Great negotiator and communicator. He was able to make the deal with a lot better terms than we had anticipated. It was a great pleasure having him as our agent!

Fantastic experience: Steve McIlvaine sold our home for our asking price in only 4 days and for almost $20,000 more than the competition in the same period. We received three offers and Steve McIlvaine worked with all three to get the best offer for us. He summarized the offers presenting the pros and cons of each offer and helped us decide which offer was the best for us. Steve helped us understand that sometimes terms of a contract are more important than price. We went with an offer where the buyer chose not to do a home inspection, possibly saving us thousands in repairs. We highly recommend Steve McIlvaine! Richard

Fantastic experience: Steve did an excellent job to assess the strengths and weaknesses of our home. He gave expert advice, and offered a strategy to optimize the sales price of our home. We could trust him. He had an established network of support services that made the repairs, cleaning, and staging go smoothly. The end result was our house sold in one day and 3% above our asking price!

Fantastic experience: Steve worked tirelessly finding a rental for us in the area. We moved from out-of-state and were on a budget and time crunch. He made it happen! Now that's service with a smile. Thanks for helping us find the perfect home for our family and for being so helpful and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Working with Steve was a pleasure. We were buying our first home and Steve guided us through this very complex process very smoothly, often going beyond the scope of his responsibilities, always available, flexible, serving professional advice. Along the way we had a pleasure to visit Steve's house and meet his beautiful family, it felt more like getting help from a friend rather than working with a real estate agent. At the time we were going through a family emergency and a more difficult period, Steve perfectly adapted to our pace. Coping with the tough 2018 housing market and a lot of competition from other buyers, we received really good guidance in the process of submitting offers which saved us money and troubles. At the end of this journey, at the perfect time we bought a beautiful house, plus we gained new friends!

Fantastic experience: Steve is a consummate professional upon whom you may rely completely. He will always promote your best interests with integrity, honesty, and resolve. We count ourselves very fortunate to have worked with Steve, and would encourage anyone else to do so, without hesitation. We admire how he seized the moment to market our property before listing, thanks to his work on another property in our community. While this was not the 'plan' from the outset, it turned out to benefit us tremendously, while ultimately shortening the timeline for the sale of our home. Again, this was not something we mapped out in advance; however, as the situation presented itself, Steve capitalized on the opportunity to generate interest and gather offers. One would hope that any agent in their right mind would do this, but I'm not certain they would play their cards as well as Steve. This leads me to a second strength: negotiation. Steve worked to maximize value at every instance. I saw this when he first handed the offers, to when we countered the inspection, up to the final settlement price. Third, Steve did his homework. When there was a need for additional information, he sought it out. I recall a conversation in response to the inspection, when he shared how he planned to price the various items in order to come up with a fair but favorable counter. The same thing played out when we responded to the appraisal. I had more insight into this part of the process, and I was very pleased by Steve's creativity and dogged pursuit of the best deal for us. All said, Steve does not sit back and let the process happen. Steve masters the circumstances that prevail from the first moment to the day you sign off on the sale. Oh, and one more point of praise: Steve provided us with great contacts for repairs/services when we needed to ready the house for listing. I appreciated at the time that it took a lot of worry out of having to find the right people to take care of items that, sometimes, needed to be rushed yet done well. Hire Steve and his team. You will not regret it.

Fantastic experience: Steve is a wonderful person as well a real estate agent. He is kind, patient and took his time to get to know me. After months of searching for a home, Steve knew when I fell in love with my condo. He did so much in the process of making sure I was able to purchase my first ideal home. He eased my stress by always being available when I had any questions or concerns. Steve and his team were very knowledgeable and helpful before, during and after my search. I am very happy with my condo. Steve made the process leading up to it that much of a better experience as a first time homebuyer. I highly recommend Steve and his team.

Fantastic experience: Steve was always our advocate each step of every transaction. Steve’s excitement and encouragement was contagious throughout the process.

Fantastic experience: What impressed me most is how Steve handled the details of contract negotiations on our behalf, and also how he continued to check back in even after we moved in to make sure the other parties had honored the terms of agreement. On multiple occasions my husband and I said to each other: "this is why you use a good agent!" His expertise was invaluable and helped to protect us from things and issues that my husband and I had never even thought of. His service and attention to detail is excellent! Highly, highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Steve made the selling process much less stressful for us as we were selling a home while not living in the area. He took care of issues that arose quickly and without fanfare. Every detail was accounted for and he made sure we were kept in the loop even though we weren't able to be present for every moment of the sale. He was always very responsive and answered questions quickly. If he didn't have an immediate answer you still responded and gave me a timeframe for additional information. I highly recommend Steve for buying or selling needs!

Fantastic experience: Steve went above and beyond for us! He was patient with us and worked with our many wants/needs. We had a tricky sale and purchase with many dominos stacked but he was able to align it all... and get us the house of our dreams! I would highly recommend Steve!

Fantastic experience: Steve was invaluable working with our family in helping us find our dream home. He took our needs/wants/wish lists into consideration and helped us with everything; from finding a perfect neighborhood for our growing family—we went everywhere in northern Virginia; Burke, Fairfax, Springfield, Alexandria, Lorton, I mean, everywhere—to deciding if we really needed a finished basement (it turns out we do) until we found our perfect home. We were also house shopping in a sellers market, and Steve was very proactive in getting our offer to the top of the sellers list and ultimately signing the contract. We were able to close within a month thanks to Steve working harmoniously with all of the parties involved. Buying a house can be stressful, but Steve was there with us every step of the way, guiding us with his knowledge, patience, and sense of humor. We’d highly recommend Steve and his team to anyone looking for a new home in Northern Virginia!