Compass Real Estate: Liz Lord (Arlva Homes LLC)

Fantastic experience: We can’t recommend Liz Lord highly enough! From start to finish, she was an exceptional real estate agent and a true advocate for us throughout the entire process. Liz began working with us nearly a year before we were ready to put our house on the market. That early preparation proved invaluable. She guided us through what we needed to do to get the house ready and helped ensure that when the time came to list, we were completely prepared. Liz has an expert understanding of the housing market and an excellent sense of timing. She knew when to list, understood the market value of our home, and developed a smart pricing strategy designed to maximize interest and create competition. Her advice on how to present the house was equally impressive, and the online marketing was outstanding—from the professional photography and staging to the 3D tour and overall presentation of our home. Just as importantly, Liz was excellent when it came to the details of the transaction. She clearly understood the contract terms, contingencies, and negotiation process and took the time to explain everything to us in as much detail as we needed. We never felt rushed or left wondering what was happening. Communication was another area where Liz truly excelled. She was incredibly responsive and kept us informed every step of the way. We always felt that she was looking out for our interests and representing us—not simply trying to get the house sold. Throughout the entire process, we felt like we had a true professional and trusted adviser on our team. Liz’s market knowledge, preparation, communication, attention to detail, and commitment to her clients are exceptional. We are extremely pleased with our experience and can’t recommend Liz Lord enough. We were very lucky to have her on our team!

Fantastic experience: I cannot give enough praise to Liz Lord for her professionalism and commitment to client service. She is bright and thoughtful, and was very attuned to our specific and circumstances as both first and second time home buyers, searching from afar. She patiently guided us through almost a full year of listings, showings, offers, counter offers, and finally a purchase, in a tough slice of the Arlington market. She worked through planned travel in order to take advantage of opportunities. She's calm, cool, and collected during the ups and downs of disappointing listings, ultra competitive bidding wars, and she advised based on our personal needs, budget and circumstances--not blanket advice for all buyers. Her candid advice is based not only on her considerable experience in real estate transactions and deep understanding of seller and buyer tendencies, but also on her keen eye for detail and insight as a fellow Arlington homeowner. Not once did we feel like she was selling us to get a transaction done; she was always on the lookout for downsides, traps, or potential. We owe the success of finding the perfect forever home, at the right price, to her efforts. Highly, highly recommend her, time and again!

Fantastic experience: Liz is simply the best. She brought extensive experience, warmth, and patience to the home-buying process, which as someone who is (was!) a first time homebuyer/buying from overseas, was invaluable. Not only was Liz responsive, honest, and helpful to us while searching, but she was also a strong advocate for my partner and I as clients, particularly during the offer process. Despite the time difference, Liz made time for us and kept us very informed throughout showings and especially while under contract. We would highly recommend Liz to anyone searching for a home in Northern VA (a tough market!) and particularly to those coming from complex buying situations, such as those buying from abroad. We hope to work with Liz again for future home purchases in the area!

Fantastic experience: Liz came highly recommended to us through a connection, and we couldn't be happier with both the process and outcome! Navigating NOVA's real estate scene is no small feat, especially as first-time home buyers, and having Liz in our corner made all the difference. She was responsive, detail-oriented, and looked out for us at every step. She caught things we never would have thought to ask about and made sure we felt informed and confident before making any decisions. If you are looking for a buyer's agent who is extremely knowledgeable and advocates for you from start to finish, look no further!

Fantastic experience: Liz is wonderful! As first time homebuyers, my husband and I knew very little about the process but Liz took the time to explain things to us and make sure we understood every detail of the process! Liz is extremely well versed in the market in Northern Virginia and had so much insight into different neighborhoods, home types, etc. From our first meeting with Liz, we could tell she cared a lot about making sure her clients found the perfect fit for them and she really made the home buying process much less daunting. We also started the home buying process with a newborn baby and Liz was very accommodating. I have already recommended her to numerous friends because I know they will be in great hands. We are so grateful to Liz for helping us find the perfect first home for our family!

Fantastic experience: Liz Lord was instrumental in helping me navigate my first home purchase. She was attentive, always available, has strong attention to detail, and clearly communicated at every step of the process. She was a trusted partner throughout the process and I cannot thank her enough for her help representing me during this stressful experience.

Fantastic experience: Liz helped us navigate through the whirlwind of our first home purchase- it was comforting to know that we had such a competent and trustworthy partner “in our corner” throughout the process. We really appreciated her straightforwardness and she would definitely be our go to for any future moves!

Fantastic experience: Liz Lord is an MVP agent and a true professional. I’ve had the opportunity to work with her on multiple purchase transactions, and she consistently delivers clear communication, strong attention to detail, and a seamless experience from start to finish. Her clients are well represented, and every transaction has been smooth and successful.

Fantastic experience: We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Liz Lord. During a very stressful and complicated moment in our lives, Liz was nothing short of extraordinary. We were faced with the unexpected need to purchase the apartment we had been leasing - all while we already had airfare booked for a trip overseas that had been planned seven months in advance. Despite all the pressure, Liz was in constant contact with us, guiding us every single day with patience, clarity, and reassurance. The transition itself was far from simple: the property was held in a trust with several heirs. Yet, Liz navigated every layer of complexity with remarkable skill and determination, ultimately finalizing the purchase in just three weeks! Everyone involved recognized the bind we were in - especially the reality that finding something comparable in the neighborhood we love would have been nearly impossible in such short time. Thanks to Liz’s advocacy, professionalism, and deep understanding of both the process and the human side of it, everything came together seamlessly. Liz went above and beyond in every possible way. We are profoundly grateful and recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional, dedicated, and truly caring realtor.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Liz highly enough. She is proactive, patient, hard-working, and very knowledgable. We provided in person walk throughs via video when we couldn't come in person and helped us find the place we needed.

Fantastic experience: We were absolutely thrilled to work with Liz through our whole condo search and purchase process. This is our first property purchase, and it went so amazingly smoothly that we'll never think of working with anyone else in this area again! From the very start, Liz patiently talked us through all the necessary aspects to consider as well as some very helpful tips that she's gleaned in her career. She expertly handled walk throughs and negotiation, always staying human and knowing she was working with two newbies to the process. When it came to closing, thanks to her, we were in the absolute best of hands. We love our new place, and we're so thankful Liz got us here!

Fantastic experience: We highly recommend Liz to those navigating the real estate market in Northern Virginia. Liz was extremely patient with us and made sure we were making informed decisions when purchasing our first house. She is also extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our seemingly endless questions as first-time homebuyers. Liz was described by another agent as being a “bulldog” when negotiating on behalf of her clients which we found to be true and comforting. The entire process felt less intimidating with Liz as our agent and she’ll be our first choice if the need arises in the future.

Fantastic experience: We could not recommend Liz more! Liz was completely responsible for us successfully buying our dream home in this extremely competitive environment -- helping us navigate it all from out of state. Her guidance was invaluable. We won the very first house we bid on—against 8 other offers - all because of Liz! She flagged a house in an incredible location and crafted a competitive offer leading us to own a home that is better than we ever imagined. Her background as a lawyer added another layer of expertise that gave us peace of mind throughout the process. Even after waiving contingencies to stay competitive, Liz held firm on important items as we closed on the house to make sure our interests were protected at every step. She has been so kind and gone above and beyond to answer questions about the area to help make the transition smooth. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care made all the difference. We can’t recommend her highly enough—especially to other first-time buyers or anyone buying from a distance. She is exceptional.

Fantastic experience: Liz was incredible to work with and so tuned in to the complexities of the Northern Virginia housing market. As first-time homebuyers, she guided my husband and I seamlessly through the process. It’s clear she loves what she does and truly cares about her clients achieving the best outcome. She guided us through what to expect and helped us submit a competitive offer. Her attention to detail both in touring properties and the offer/closing process are impeccable. We couldn’t have asked for a better first-time experience!

Fantastic experience: Could not have been better! Smart as can be. On top of things. Prior experience as a lawyer handy indeed. Great process. Great results. And Fun! Liz was always responsive and enthusiastically "showed up for work." Always glad to explore opportunities, even long shots. Very engaging. Loves her work. Happy to help people to take the next step, whether buying (as we did) or selling.)

Fantastic experience: Liz did a phenomenal job as my agent for two properties I sold nearly simultaneously in Northern Virginia. You can rely on Liz to negotiate the best possible offer for you, and to negotiate and run the entire process in your sole and best interest. The ROI of hiring Liz was huge: she made me many times more than I paid her. She sold both properties above list price in less than 30 days, in a slow, out-of-season market, without underpricing the listing or price cuts. She even provided staging at her cost. Her excellent advice on prepping the property for sale and her recommended contractors saved me $5000 at least and likely more. Hiring Liz was not only a great financial decision, it made the whole sales process immeasurably easier. Liz was patient, easy to work with, and kept me in the loop throughout the entire transaction. Perhaps, most importantly, she is super responsive and available on short notice 7 days a week. It was such a pleasure to work with a true professional at the top of their game. I recommend Liz to friends and colleagues and would hire her again in a heartbeat to buy or sell property in the Washington area.

Fantastic experience: I wish there were more stars to give Liz. She is the top talent in NoVa real estate. She artfully and professionally managed a closing sale of my condo that did not go according to script. However, Liz went above and beyond to make sure that we could close that deal. Her sound judgment, forthright honesty, attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of the local market make her the best real estate agent and I unhesitatingly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: I see 5 star Google reviews and I can add 6 stars! Liz Lord was a Godsend this July 2024. My brothers and I had the bittersweet task to sell our Mom's estate. Neither of us were anxious to start, just anxious to finish. It was such a relief to let Liz take over and work her magic. We did not need to worry about emptying the house. We got a good price and it was such a pleasure as Liz is a top notch person and she took personal interest in our family and Mom's home, the regulations and the estates details. There was no delay and waiting or wondering. Our questions were answered before we ask them. Thank you Liz for selling our house in one week! Your experience, networks, and expertise was clear and evident from our first meeting to settlement! Also the ice cream social following was so relaxing and memorable thank you! We look forward to seeing you again Claudia and family

Fantastic experience: Liz suggested a very successful strategy for selling our home and we received an offer one day into the listing. She knows real estate inside/out and skillfully worked with potential buyers to get a contract that exceeded our expectations. It was a pleasure working with her and she went the extra mile for us. I highly recommend Liz as real estate agent who will greatly exceed your expectations.

Fantastic experience: We can't recommend Liz highly enough! Our house went under contract in less than a day, and it was all thanks to her incredible dedication and proactive approach. While we were abroad, Liz took care of everything—from contracting updates and cleaning to getting the house market-ready. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process seamless and stress-free for us. If you're looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond, Liz is the one to choose!

Fantastic experience: Liz was amazing! We were house shopping from the other side of the world and Liz went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule. Her advice was always spot on and she drove the entire purchase process through closing. No question she was always representing us and protecting our interests. Highly recommend her services if you want to be competitive in the ridiculous Arlington, Falls Church, McLean markets.

Fantastic experience: There are not enough superlatives to describe Liz and her skills as a realtor. She helped us purchase a home in which family moving to the area will live. It was a consequential purchase, not just for us but for our extended family. At every step, Liz provided expert advice that we trusted completely. She was in every sense a fiduciary -- putting our interests first. But it did not escape our attention that other agents and professionals clearly hold her in the highest esteem. Liz is top-notch, and everyone in her orbit knows it. In a highly competitive market for a home with multiple offers, following Liz's advice is why we wrote the winning offer. Consistent with Liz's methodical approach to her representation of us and our interests, she discovered an unanticipated issue during our pre-closing walk-through. Despite having waived an inspection contingency, Liz was able to leverage her good will and persuade the sellers to remediate at their expense. In addition to being a skilled realtor, Liz is a wonderful human. Among her many hats, she is a parent, a neighborhood activist, a philanthropist, and a friend to so many of us. I am deeply grateful to know her.

Fantastic experience: Working with Liz was the best decision we made in our home search. From our very first meeting, it was evident that Liz was exactly what we were looking for in a realtor. Her deep knowledge of the real estate market combined with her natural intelligence and perceptiveness made it easy to fully trust her guidance. She is also an extremely patient and empathetic individual, and she went out of her way to ensure that all of our questions were addressed, leaving no stone unturned. Thanks to Liz, we were able to find our home in the extremely competitive Arlington housing market in less than two months and she helped us feel confident throughout the entire process. Liz will be the first person we call with any real estate needs in the future and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Fantastic experience: Liz Lord was wonderful to work with! We were out of area trying to purchase a small condo. She explained the process thoroughly and listened to our needs. She was very patient with us and willing to video tour properties with us and discuss the pros and cons of each unit we looked at. She is very knowledgeable about the NOVA area. We highly recommend Liz for your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Liz Lord represented us as a buyer’s agent as we sought to relocate to Arlington, Virginia in the height of an extremely competitive market where demand was at an all-time high with limited supply. Liz made herself available at the last minute for our initial tour of the region. This ultimately led to us working together almost immediately as we entered into the unprecedented Spring 2024 market. We shared with Liz our “long list” of desires. Liz not only kept those in mind as we evaluated properties but she was attuned to the nuances that she heard in our many conversations which ultimately led us to areas that we had not considered. We fell in love with a home in North Arlington and initially felt that based on the market that it may not be attainable. Liz scheduled a private showing quickly and provided her very clear perspectives on the home. We leaned in and she masterfully navigated us to a successful contract and the closing of our dream home in the desired Yorktown neighborhood of Arlington. Liz’s approach is characterized by a risk-based process where she understands and conveys extensive details of the priority, the selling process, and frames the decision for us in a pragmatic way. When it is “go time” she works tirelessly and is seemingly available 24/7. All of this while making us feel as though we are her only clients. As we shared with Liz….it is a blessing when at the conclusion of such a process that we not only have our dream home but become friends with our realtor in the process. That is the case with Liz! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Liz is the best agent in the DMV by far! She understands the market better than anyone and helped me and my family find the perfect home, navigate a difficult market, and she guided us expertly through every step.

Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic experience working with Liz and I can't recommend her highly enough! She is extremely knowledgeable about the area and guided us through the process of narrowing down a search, looking at homes, drafting an offer, and ultimately closing on our dream home seamlessly. She made sure we were well informed at every step of the process as first time buyers. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for homes in the area!

Fantastic experience: Couldn't be happier with choosing Liz as our realtor. She is extremely knowledgeable about Northern Virginia. As first time home buyers, Liz held our hands throughout the entire process and was instrumental in helping us draft a competitive offer which was necessary to compete in this market. I would recommend Liz to anyone looking for a home!

Fantastic experience: Liz is a true professional; she educated me on all the pathways we had to successfully get to signature, so that I felt empowered and knowledgeable through the entire process. She understands and respects the value of my place, and has an exceedingly practical forward-motion attitude. What I found most impressive was how she can anticipate and find any resistance in the process and ease it forward in a way that is efficient, kind, and leads to closure. Her responsiveness is timely and her consistency in the responsiveness always filled me with confidence. You're in excellent hands with Liz.

Fantastic experience: We used Liz to help us find a new home when we were relocating from overseas. Even though we were halfway around the world, Liz was able to help us narrow down our search, negotiate, and close on our new home. She arranged for video walk-throughs of homes we were interested in and helped us to focus on the most important issues in our search. Her knowledge of the area is great, and her familiarity other realtors and, honestly, every aspect of the search was invaluable. Very grateful for her help.

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience working with Liz. She was extremely knowledgeable, organized, and strategic. She was insightful and helpful from beginning to end.

Fantastic experience: Liz was exceptional to work with. She's very organized and took the time to understand what I was looking for in a property. Her insights into the current market were invaluable. As a first time home buyer purchasing remotely, I felt confident with her guidance and knowledge of the area.

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for the consummate professional real estate agent, Liz Lord is the one. She's more than your agent, she's your advocate - smart, proactive, detail oriented, highly experienced. And, as if that weren't enough, she's warm, engaging and a pleasure to be with. It's really simple, there is no better person to have on your side when making a real estate purchase.

Fantastic experience: Liz was fantastic from start to finish. She listened well to what we were looking for in a home, and brought relevant properties to our attention. She was invaluable in walking through different houses, providing information ranging from schools to how competitive pricing was to estimated renovation costs for potential projects. As we put in an offer, she was a skilled negotiator, helping us get a price we were comfortable with. And throughout the closing process she was very clear about timelines and what we needed to do when. Overall she's great. We highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: We strongly recommend working with Liz Lord. We live overseas so prior to our arrival, Liz was diligent in keeping us updated on new properties on the market so we could hit the ground running upon arrival in Arlington. We toured and selected a property, and had our offer accepted within two days! What I appreciate the most about Liz is her honesty. She was straightforward with us to manage our expectations and advocated for us when we were negotiating our purchase and still kept in touch with us after the sale to ensure we were satisfied with the property She has our highest recommendation.

Fantastic experience: Trusting Liz's advice and expertise successfully got us our home in the extremely competitive Northern Virginia market. We were first time home buyers and she patiently walked us through all the process and steps. We did nearly the whole process remotely and Liz was more than happy to accommodate virtual showings and conference calls. Liz knows the Northern Virginia market very well. Follow her advice and strategy and you will not be disappointed. Her added experience as an attorney and working with the State Department were an extra bonus that really made her stand out from the competition. We absolutely recommend her for real estate in Northern Virginia.

Fantastic experience: We highly recommend working with Liz Lord – she really helped take the stress out of selling our house ahead of a long-distance move! After interviewing several realtors, she was clearly the most knowledgeable and savvy for today’s Arlington market. She patiently walked us through the timing, logistics and prep needed for a successful sale, connected us with a staging expert and seamlessly facilitated photography and videography. She educated us on various pricing strategies and the nuances/implications of various real estate contingencies. We received multiple offers while out of town traveling, and she talked us through the merits and drawbacks of each offer. We appreciated all of Liz’s counsel, which ultimately led to a quick and successful home sale!

Fantastic experience: Liz is a truly outstanding, professional, and ethical agent. She made selling our Arlington townhome a pleasure. Our home had been a rental unit for eight years, so we needed a bit of work to prepare our townhome for sale. We had an aggressive timeline to sell our home. In under three weeks -- from the day our tenants left the property -- we had a ratified contract. Liz took care of it all. She lined up three competing contractors, helped us select the winner, then oversaw the work ensuring everything was done 100% correctly. Most impressively, we were able to interview contractors on a Monday and have our chosen contractor start work on Tuesday ensuring our aggressive sale schedule was not disrupted. She recommended excellent cosmetic (and non-cosmetic) fixes to our property while always providing various priced options (and never pushing the most expensive fix or contractor). The stager, photographer, 3D-home modeler, and floor layout designer she used were all first rate, so our home listing looked fantastic. We went with the title company Liz suggested and could not have been happier. In fact, we were out of the country for closing but were carefree because we knew the process was so well in hand.

Fantastic experience: Liz is outstanding! She did an amazing job in guiding us through the process of selling our home. She's an excellent listener, a wise responder, an extraordinary encourager, and an exceptional realtor. She facilitated wonderful staging, added her finishing touches, that were captured by a professional photographer. Her legal and diplomatic experience were an asset as well. Within two days, the house was under contract. The outcome was fantastic! No words can adequately convey the gratitude we have for Liz. She is a compassionate, kind, generous, brilliant, and humble person. It was a joy working with her. We cannot imagine working with any other realtor. She exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Liz was our realty guardian angel! I was overseas while my husband was here navigating the process. Liz helped us both feel at ease about our circumstances and assured us every step of the way. Her knowledge of the condo market, neighborhoods, and the overall process was exactly what we needed. Liz kept us grounded and focused to help us find the right property for us. We are thrilled with our condo purchase in Reston - it is exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend Liz to anyone in need of a Realtor but especially to government folks who are looking to purchase in NOVA.

Fantastic experience: I strongly recommend you work with Liz Lord when looking to purchase a home in northern Virginia. She is a consummate professional--extremely knowledgeable of neighborhoods, the current market, and how to make competitive offers. She taught us much as we rode the ups and downs of a seller's market, always instilling confidence that we would eventually obtain what we were after. And we did thanks to her help. Throughout the process she was a pleasure to work with, and I encourage you to take advantage of her expertise.

Fantastic experience: Liz Lord is an exceptional realtor! She is a highly-skilled negotiator with a sharp analytical mind and an expert understanding of the current market. After interviewing several realtors to help us both sell our home and buy a new one, Liz immediately distinguished herself. On a holiday and on short notice, she came prepared to our interview with a comprehensive market analysis and shared thoughtful and strategic ideas about how to successfully sell and buy in this hyper-competitive market. On the selling side, Liz put together a highly-effective pricing strategy, facilitated expert staging that made our house shine, and creatively marketed our house in a number of key ways that amplified its exposure and created a buzz. Ultimately, Liz got us multiple offers on our home and under contract in just a few days for a sales price that exceeded our expectations. We could not have been happier with her work. On the buying side, Liz carefully listened to what we were looking for, set up a targeted search, got us in to see our dream home the day that it hit the market, and developed a strong rapport with the seller's agent (who commented on her unparalleled professionalism). Liz carefully analyzed the comps and gave us expert strategic advice for crafting an offer that was ultimately accepted on our dream home! We recommend Liz wholeheartedly. She is a pleasure to work with, extremely responsive (always answered our questions in record time), and is highly organized, conscientious, and proactive. In addition, her legal background and expert diplomacy skills were an asset to us throughout the entire home selling and buying process.

Fantastic experience: Liz never ceases to amaze. We are posted overseas for work, and, from afar, Liz helped us get our US house on the rental market in a few weeks. To top it off, we had an exceptional offer the first day it was on the market. Liz helped us a few years back purchase our house, too, and orchestrated every detail with aplomb. Liz really knows what she is doing, and she is hands-down the best in the industry.

Fantastic experience: We are so happy that we reached out to Liz to ask for her help to list our Arlington condo for rent. We walked through our unit together and Liz provided a lot of helpful advice about areas to touch up which we fixed before the listing. I was totally surprised her service included a professional photographer. The pictures were outstanding and really made our property stand out. In the end Liz found us great tenants. Liz’s realty guidance, great communication and professionalism are second to none. On top of that she is a wonderful caring person. We highly recommend Liz!

Fantastic experience: I found Liz to be an outstanding agent exceeding all of my expectations. She is hugely informative, decisive, highly skilled, patient, accommodating and highly effective at the same time. I can't imagine buying or selling a home with anyone else. She is first rate in every way.

Fantastic experience: Liz is a fantastic realtor and person, and I feel incredibly lucky that I got to work with her. I was moving from California to Northern Virginia on my own for a new job, and had a lot of decisions to make in a short period of time. Liz gave me both knowledgeable expert advice and straightforward, candid answers to all of my questions. She fought for what I wanted and helped me get a good price for the perfect home in which to build my new life. There aren't enough stars for her, so five will have to do.

Fantastic experience: Liz is an incredible realtor - knowledgeable about the area, ready to go to bat for her clients, willing to share her hard-earned knowledge so you are completely satisfied with your home purchase, responsive, and just an all-around professional. Thanks to Liz, I have the perfect Arlington property for me.

Fantastic experience: Liz is just a phenomenal realtor. She knows NoVa area inside out and is truly provides great counsel and advise as you navigate this market. We moved from out of state and she was super helpful and patient in helping us get to a great outcome. Highly highly recommend her! Thank you very much Liz.

Fantastic experience: Liz expertly guided us through both a home purchase and home sale in 60 days. In a hypercompetitive market, she helped us place a standout bid to secure our new home. She set us up for success with our sale through market analysis, staging, and all the finishing touches. We received several offers within the first weekend. This marks three transactions for us with Liz (and four in our family). Her expertise is unparalleled and we highly recommend her for any residential sales transaction.

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience working with Liz to buy our first home in Arlington. Liz is an expert in the Arlington real estate market and helped us clearly understand different neighborhoods as well as how to be successful in a crazy market. Liz was always available, even with short notice, to take us on showings, including an "off the market" opportunity she found for us. She responded promptly to all of our communication, even at late and early hours. She really is always working for her clients. What we appreciated most about Liz, though, was her honesty and integrity. Her goal was not for us to buy "a" house, but instead to find "the" house. From advising us not to go over a certain price in an escalating bidding war, to recommending we don't put an offer in on a house due to potential water damage, we really felt that Liz had our best interests at heart. When we finally found the right house, Liz worked tirelessly alongside our lender to ensure we closed on time. Liz is a true professional and we recommend her highly to anyone looking to have a fierce advocate and negotiator on their side when navigating the crazy Northern Virginia real estate market.

Fantastic experience: Liz is amazing! Just the agent you need as a buyer in this crazy sellers market. She knows the NOVA market and what it takes to succeed in it. We felt very well represented throughout the whole process. She always let us lead the process and go at our own pace and then was ready to jump into action when we were ready to make an offer. She worked closely with our lender and title company to smoothly bring us to closing on a house that met all of our objectives. We highly recommend working with Liz, especially if you're in the Foreign Service.

Fantastic experience: Liz is incredible and my husband and I recommend her every chance we get. Highly knowledgeable about the area, housing and rental markets, schools, buying and selling trends, and other agents, Liz not only educated us about buying our first home, but in such a hot market, Liz’s predictions were spot on. Meticulous with details, immediately responsive, generous with her time, and absolutely trustworthy, Liz helped us search for and purchase our first home, all while we were overseas. Throughout the entire process, we felt confident making such a significant investment without ever stepping foot in our new home, because we had someone we trusted there for us – Liz. As first-time buyers in a crazy market, we felt empowered to make good decisions and protected from potentially disastrous situations we could have found ourselves in, had we not had Liz. We will absolutely use Liz for the next time we buy or sell our home. We could not recommend Liz more highly.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Liz highly enough! I worked with her in January and February of 2021 and couldn't be happier with the experience. Liz was always responsive, able to answer all my first-time-homebuyer queries and provide additional helpful information. I felt very comfortable navigating the buying process with her, in large part due to timely, comprehensive summaries of next steps, responsibilities, timelines and deadlines.

Fantastic experience: Liz did an amazing job guiding us through the process to rent out our house. Her advice on what we needed to do to prepare the house for showings was spot on. Her knowledge of the local market is impressive. We wound up getting great tenants at our asking price! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to rent out your place.

Fantastic experience: Liz is a fantastic realtor. As first time homebuyers, she really went above and beyond walking us through the process and taking our concerns and questions seriously. She was really responsive, and easy to work with. Liz knows the market inside and out, and she clearly does her homework; her experience shows. She also was clearly on our side, and her experience as a former attorney showed when worked as an advocate for us as things popped up while under contract. Having her in your corner is a great asset in negotiations. If you’re ready to buy a house, Liz will get you there!

Fantastic experience: As experienced buyers, we've had our fair share of mediocre realtors, but from the first moment we met Liz, it was clear she was above the rest. She's exceedingly competent in all aspects of realty, and she's articulate without ever seeming pedantic. She's intelligent, confident, and meticulous. Above all, she's patient and adaptable. She knows how to actually listen, knows how to tailor her approach to the unique interests (in our case, quirks) of each client. And if you find yourself in need of someone who'll fight for your best interests, Liz will use her extensive knowledge of law and realty processes to ensure you don't get taken advantage of. In short, it was a dream working with Liz. So, if you're hoping to find the best realtor in the area, look no further than Liz.

Fantastic experience: I will NEVER buy a house without Liz as my agent! Her expertise is only surpassed by her personality...simply outstanding!!!

Fantastic experience: We are extremely impressed with Liz! She went above and beyond to find us a perfect home for our family. The attention she provided made us feel like we were her only customer even though we knew she was dealing with closings for several other clients. To top it off, our home purchase was made from overseas; nearly our entire experience was done virtually due to living in another country and the COVID-19 pandemic. At every stage, Liz made sure we had all of the information we needed and facilitated our buying experience excellently. She oversaw every detail masterfully and was incredibly flexible given our time zone differences. If you are an expat and looking for someone who understands that lifestyle, we would highly recommend Liz for your real estate needs. She has too many positive attributes to name in a review, but here are the ones that top our list: Professional. Attentive. Thoughtful. Accessible. Responsive. Smart. Knowledgeable. Strategic and detail-oriented with bidding. Great networker - ensuring clients are connected with services and resources. Adaptive. Flexible. Trustworthy. Exceptional at following up and ensuring everything gets done to make it to closing and checking in afterward to make sure all is well. A 5-star rating for sure!

Fantastic experience: Liz is extremely knowledgeable and an expert in her field. We were first time buyer clients and Liz always worked to put our best interest first regardless of how it effected her. She was honest and patient through the entire process and her response time was always impeccable. Liz is a skilled negotiator and there was never any pressure to make a decision we weren't comfortable with. Lastly, she recommended lenders that were very competitive and responsive - definitely saving us money in the process.

Fantastic experience: Liz knows her stuff! Very responsive and provides clarity in her answers. She is very strategic when it comes to making offers. Her previous experience as a lawyer was especially helpful as well! I highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Liz was great to work with! As first time homebuyers, we felt so comfortable with the home buying process because of her extreme attention to detail. She took the initiative to conduct very thorough research on the property and made sure we had a ton of information about it before we purchased. She also has a great pule on the market. She knew how to help us tweak our offer to make it competitive in a multi-offer situation. We couldn’t recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Liz Lord is an incredible asset for anyone thinking about pursuing a real estate transaction. She is incredibly knowledgeable, savvy, smart and resourceful. She is furthermore always responsive. We dipped our toe in the local real estate market for over three years before we committed to buying a home. During this time, Liz Lord patiently and cheerfully provided us with background material, research, and insights into various markets that fit our needs. We switched our focus covering different types of homes during this period; Liz was with us every step of the way. She never suggested we settle for less than what we really wanted. She was expert at helping us figure that part out, too. In fact, in the end, she found us a better prospective listing than any we had seen before, and we jumped on it, much to our satisfaction. When it came to financing our purchase, she provided us with a list of highly qualified professionals and helped us navigate that process, as well. Universally, other real estate and financial professionals we consulted gave her their highest marks. You could not find a more dedicated real estate advocate. She will be with you through thick and thin.