Elaine Koch Real Estate Group | TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team were professional, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive during our buying process. In the negotiation phase, Elaine suggested something we had never done in buying our past seven homes. It was hugely successful and resulted in buying what was in very short supply. We would not hesitate to use Elaine for all of our real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: It may be helpful to know that we are ultimate planners and rarely leave reviews. We are first time home buyers and prepared for this big journey for a while before committing to work with a realtor. Hence, we researched & interviewed several real estate agents over a very long period of time until we met someone we felt we could trust and guide us through this process. This was Elaine. From the very first moment we met Elaine, we knew she had the expertise and intricate skillsets needed to help us. Buying a home is many people’s largest financial commitment and we never felt pressured into making any hasty decisions. In fact, Elaine gently and very professionally guided us away from decisions that could lead to regrets later on based on her years of experience. We know we will be working with Elaine again in the future but also will have no reservations in recommending her to our friends and family. Elaine, it was an absolute pleasure getting to work with you!

Fantastic experience: Our experience working with Elaine and her team was everything we could ask for and more. Elaine genuinely cares about helping sellers get the best deal possible and she is very knowledgeable and skilled in doing so. She always responded to our questions in a timely manner and informed us of all the steps along the way. She came highly recommended from a friend and I would use hire her again in a heartbeat.

Fantastic experience: Elaine's expertise and guidance led to a quick and seamless sale. Her, and her team, were easy to work with and more importantly knowledgeable about all aspects of selling, including questions about the closing and transition process. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Elaine Koch Real Estate Group is a great team to work with. Our closing went smoothly!

Fantastic experience: As a first-time homebuyer, Elaine and her team were exceptional. She's both incredibly professional and personable. She's analytical and forward-thinking, giving us advice on resale value and home appreciation. She's also empathetic and caring and understands the emotional aspects of home buying. She is always available to her clients, and is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to home repairs and inspections, and has a wealth of trustworthy connections. Her team is also a great support when coming into the closing process! We were in a very competitive market and still had our offer accepted over many others, without being the highest offer, due to her knowledge of the market and what sellers are looking for with closing. Lastly, if I had one word to describe Elaine, it would be - Wonderful🙂!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Elaine and her team for years, for my rental and eventual sale. She is easy to work with in general, knowledgeable of the neighborhood in particular, and helpful to navigate the complexities of any particular selling environment. I highly recommend engaging her on your home sale.

Fantastic experience: I’m pleased to share my experience working with Elaine, who played an essential role in helping us find and purchase our home. From our first conversation to the final closing, their professionalism, patience, and deep knowledge of the local market made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. What stood out most was their ability to truly listen. They took the time to understand what we were looking for, offered thoughtful guidance, and never pressured us into decisions. Throughout the search, she was consistently responsive, proactive, and incredibly well‑prepared, whether it was arranging showings on short notice, explaining details I didn’t fully understand, or negotiating on our behalf with confidence and clarity. I highly recommend Elaine to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring real estate professional.

Fantastic experience: Elaine has once again proven why she is an exceptional professional in the realm of real estate. Recently, she helped sell a family member’s house during a particularly delicate time as they transitioned to assisted living. This process posed unique challenges, yet Elaine handled everything with remarkable grace, efficiency, and empathy. Having worked with Elaine in the past, I was confident that we would be in good hands—and she exceeded all expectations. Her supportiveness throughout the entire process was unparalleled, and her consistent availability made the often-stressful journey manageable and smooth. Elaine was not just a real estate agent; she became a trusted partner, offering guidance, reassurance, and expertise at every step. I wholeheartedly recommend Elaine to anyone seeking real estate assistance. Her professionalism, dedication, and ability to handle complex situations with compassion make her a standout in her field. Thank you, Elaine, for the incredible work you did—you’ve truly made a difference for our family.

Fantastic experience: I am thrilled to share my experience working with Elaine in the sale of my house. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful process. Elaine and her team demonstrated incredible knowledge of the market and provided valuable insights that helped me price my home competitively. She was always available to answer my questions and provided excellent communication throughout. The marketing strategy was impressive, and I truly believe it made a significant difference in attracting potential buyers. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, my house sold quickly and at a great price! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend Elaine to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you for everything!

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team were wonderful to work with. Very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. I've used her for both selling and buying. She made the process easy and less stressful. I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Ms. Elaine Koch is the ultimate professional in the real estate industry. Elaine sold my home many years ago and returned to her when I recently bought my current home. Why did I contact Elaine? She knows her product, and her customer care is beyond reproach. I did not say customer service because Elaine cared about finding me the home I was looking for, and she did. Elaine left no stone unturned. I often asked her why she does real estate and her answer, always with a smile, was I love what I do. Like the prior sale of my home, Elaine always made the time to speak with me. When there were hiccups, I placed a call to her, and everything was addressed. She would intervene to take the stress off of my shoulders. I still keep in touch with Elaine to this day when questions arise. In this time, when customer care, integrity and morals are lacking, reach out to Elaine Koch as you would find it all in your interaction with her. I have no regrets, and highly recommend Elaine. She is not perfect but very close to it. Thank you, Elaine, for all you did and continue to do.

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team were excellent! We felt very comfortable purchasing our first home because she was so attentive, patient, and helpful throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Elaine is a true professional and always puts the client’s interests first.

Negative experience: Never returned a call nor a message and by the time I finally got in contact it was too late

Fantastic experience: Elaine Koch is a first rate agent. I don't think one can do better. She has detailed knowledge of the local market, was always prompt in responding to issues, had a problem-solving mentality and has a network of people to help with maintenance, repairs, donations, etc. However, her greatest skill is her strategic sense of how to list the home, when to hit the market, how to price it and her evaluation of the strength and weaknesses of various bids. I sold my mother's home with Elaine as the agent and it could not have gone better. We got a highly satisfactory set of bids and ended up with an excellent outcome. She's really the best!

Fantastic experience: When it was time to sell my condo/townhouse in Lakelands/Kentlands in Gaithersburg, I wanted someone who knew the area. I had seen Elaine Koch's 'for sale' signs up in the neighborhood for years. I looked her up and saw that she actually lives in the neighborhood and has for a long time, I contacted her to see if we might be a fit. She got back to me very quickly and set up a meeting. I liked her instantly. She was professional and extremely knowledgeable, confident yet not pushy. She listened to me and to my concerns and offered me her experienced advice in a very calm and soft-spoken yet confident manner. I am so glad I engaged her services to help me sell my home! She seemed to always be available when I called or texted her. I felt that she had my back, so to speak and was really watching out for me. She addressed any and all concerns calmly and clearly and to my complete satisfaction. She never pushed me and always wanted to make sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. And I did. Elaine was a dream to work with and she did an amazing job for me. She sold my home for exactly the amount I was asking and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Elaine!

Fantastic experience: Elaine was recommended by family members. I just lost my husband and she was very patient with me during the whole process. She walked me through each step, from beginning to end. Elaine did an outstanding job. She was professional and caring. She went above and beyond what I expected. I'd highly recommend Elaine and her team.

Fantastic experience: We use Elaine & her amazing team for the sale of our home in the kentlands and it has been an amazing experience. They were on top of everything !!! we got above asking price because of her expertise. We can’t thank you enough Elaine & Natalia for all your hard work. I would recommend her & team to anybody in the market Buying or selling

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team are awesome.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Elaine to be your agent as a seller or a buyer. We used Elaine as our seller agent and because of her experience, calm demeanor, and complete understanding of our needs and the market, we were able to sell our home quickly, easily, and above market price. Elaine was extremely responsive; often responding within less than a minute. She provided us with the right guidance, helped ensure the entire process was stress-free, and understood us. Elaine and her team worked tirelessly for us and were completely reliable. The bottom line is Elaine and her team are the best real estate agent and team I have worked with to either sell or buy a home, and if you are looking to sell or buy, this is the team to have working for you.

Fantastic experience: I just sold my home in Takoma with Elaine as my agent and I could not be happier! She negotiated a strong price above asking and took care of all the details including dealing with a recalcitrant tenant and dealing with all my belongings. Her staff—Natalia—was wonderful to work with also. Highly highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Elaine Koch is the best of the best for all of our real estate needs in Maryland and Florida. She was invaluable helping us through the 9 month new construction process in Florida. Her customer service, knowledge of the market, and ability to work with us on all phases is second to none.

Fantastic experience: Professional, responsive, effective- Elaine's entire team is great. I have already done so and will continue to recommend Elaine, both for purchase of new home and sale of existing home.

Fantastic experience: After interviewing four realtors, we selected Elaine because she demonstrated the deepest market knowledge, had a wonderful demeanor and best understood our goals. She exceeded our expectations in every way- from preparing the house for sale to helping with a post-occupancy rental, she never stopped working for us. The house sold very quickly and over the asking price. We hope to work with her again when we sell our current home. Simply wonderful.

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her entire team are knowledgeable and thoroughly professional. They are a class act.

Fantastic experience: This was our 3rd time working with Elaine and her team. She had helped us buy and sell in the past and we didn't think twice about asking her to help with our recent sale. Elaine and her team are incredibly responsive, thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. Elaine's advice and instincts have always been spot-on. I can't imagine using any other RE services!

Fantastic experience: We have used Elaine to help us on multiple real estate transactions, both investments and our personal residence. Elaine and her team are knowledgeable, honest, responsive. Elaine’s vast experience in the Montgomery County market is clear in the advice and guidance that she provides. One thing that sets Elaine and her team apart from other agents is her superior attention to detail. In our most recent transaction of selling our personal residence in a hot seller’s market, Elaine was very direct on her feedback of what we needed to do to get the best price for our house. Her innovative marketing strategies and top notch negotiation skills helped us to get a stellar offer extremely quickly, even when the market was starting to cool off. The transaction went smoothly due to Elaine and her team’s follow up right through settlement. We recommend Elaine and her team without hesitation and will be using her services again in the future!

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience working with Elaine and her team. We sold our townhome in a matter of days and well above asking price and Elaine helped us find our new home which was not easy in this crazy market. She is very professional, very accommodating and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend her and her team.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I just sold our 2nd property with Elaine as our listing agent. Because we took Elaine's advice, we sold our townhouse at $50,000 above asking price one day after our open house. Our condo also sold above asking price 2 years earlier in a different market because we followed Elaine's recommendations. Elaine is incredibly knowledgeable about the marketplace, is easy to work with and is highly professional. If you are looking for a great realtor, I highly recommend you call Elaine.

Fantastic experience: Elaine was Exceptional... Working with my parents! I would definitely use her again!

Fantastic experience: Hiring Elaine as our realtor to sell our home was one of the best decisions we have ever made. She was incredibly responsive, professional and, above all, was always willing to take the time to explain the entire process to us. In short, I cannot imagine a more seamless, painless and profitable process than selling a home with Elaine and her fantastic team!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, very smooth process in helping me find my first home in Frederick.

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team are simply superb! My husband and I relocated outside of the US and Elaine handled everything for the sale of our condo. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, gave great advice for improvements prior to listing, and made the experience practically stress-free. We received an offer about a week after listing, above asking price. Elaine was truly a pleasure to work with. If you want to sell your property, call Elaine immediately!!

Fantastic experience: Elaine Koch and her team of top-shelf home sales professionals made selling our home seemingly effortless. From initial pricing to negotiating the final deal (as well as everything in between), Elaine and her team were available and provided expert advice at every stage. We received an offer three days after listing, significantly ABOVE asking price! If you are contemplating the sale of your property, I highly recommend that you list with Elaine!

Fantastic experience: You will never find a better team than Elaine’s, from start to finish, knowledge, readiness, patience, pure perfection, Would NEVER use another team, you just simply cannot get anyone better

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team, specifically Dianne, were absolutely outstanding! They were able to get my property updated and staged within a few weeks and got my house under contract in one week! Not living in the area made me very careful on who I selected as a real estate agent, and the work Elaine and her team performed exceeded my expectations. Elaine knew more about the market and area than any other agent I spoke to. They coordinated the extensive updating and repair work required for my house and then handled the entire sales process flawlessly from marketing to contract to closing. If you want a turnkey real estate agent with your best interests in mind, hire Elaine and her team!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I worked with Elaine to sell our condominium this summer. Elaine gave us great advice on how to prep and stage the unit for sale from beginning to end. We implemented every recommendation she made and ended up with competing bids for the unit with a ratified contract the day after our first open house. The unit never looked as good as it did the day it went on the market and that's because of Elaine. Elaine was great to work with and we would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a top selling agent.

Fantastic experience: I want to share the wonderful experience my husband and I had using Elaine Koch and her team for the sale of our home. We contacted Elaine about a year before we put the house on the market. She gave us excellent advice about changes we needed to make in order to market our house effectively and to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers. She was so patient and understanding as we decluttered and updated our home of 27 years. She maintained contact, checking on our progress along the way. Elaine and Dianne were very accessible, answering our questions and concerns in a timely manner. When our house went on the market, we had 38 showings and a full open house with over 20 interested families. We received multiple offers and accepted one over asking price in less than one week. Elaine and her team gave us the tools we needed in order to have such a successful sale of our home. Elaine's knowledge, expertise, and passion of real estate is unmatched.

Fantastic experience: Can we give a 7/5 rating? Seriously these folks are top notch. We were moving from out of state and could not have landed in a better spot. From our first inquiry phone call with Dianne, all the way through closing, they were kind, helpful, honest, communicative, and incredibly knowledgeable. Elaine actually drove us through a neighborhood she thought we'd love, even though nothing was on the market. Sure enough-two weeks later the perfect house in that very neighborhood came on the market. And after running the comparable properties- She got us a great deal. Don't hesitate to hire these folks. It was the best decision we made.

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her team were wonderful to work during the prep, listing and sales process of our home. She helped us navigate through a shifting market to maximize the value of our property. We had moved out of our home just after it was listed and Elaine and her team were invaluable in helping us stage the house and work with local contractors to update landscaping, the master bath, and other key features of the house. Elaine was a true partner through the process, providing deep knowledge of the sales process and local market, but always willing to listen and be flexible to our needs. Finally, Elaine's and her team were always extremely responsive and communicated with us completely through the process. We recommend her highly.

Fantastic experience: The Elaine Koch group was highly professional, extremely efficient, and very effective. They worked well as a team, keeping me informed every step of the way. From listing to contract it took 18 days. They had 1 open house, and were planning a 2nd open house prior to the signed contract. I highly recommend using Elaine Koch's group. In particular, I worked with the realtor Ronni Harris, who had many great suggestions on how to show the house, and obviously it worked. Her experience showed by the number of positive reviews and the number of showings. In the end I had 3 potential buyers who were vying for my house. Great job!

Fantastic experience: We could not have asked for a better agent than Elaine. She was prompt in answering our calls and emails, and guided us through the sale process with recommendations on staging, contractors, pricing, and timing. We followed her advice and sold our house quickly at our asking price. Her calm, professional demeanor and responsive staff helped us through the sale process. We would email questions anytime and get answers from Elaine or her staff almost immediately. She was exactly what we needed to sell our house. Thanks Elaine!

Fantastic experience: After 28 years in our home, we decided to sell and downsize. We chose to list with Elaine Koch and her team. Best decision! Elaine understood well the process of downsizing and the many emotions that go with it. She was professional, patient, an outstanding negotiator and communicator, very encouraging and positive. Elaine knows the market well and helped us set a fair and marketable price. Her eye for staging our home was spot on and we received many compliments that our "house showed well". We were impressed with the respect that other agents had for Elaine. Her reputation is impeccable. Elaine provided us with a list of resources for any work needing to be done on our home. We were impressed with each contractor that we called on for a job. We will highly recommend Elaine Koch and her team to all of our family and friends. Thank you so much, Elaine and team, for a job well done! Maureen and Rick Phillips

Fantastic experience: We would love to be able to give the Elaine Koch group more than 5 stars for all the work they did to help us get our house sold! Elaine and Dianne went above and beyond to get our house ready to market and walk us through the whole closing process. They were professional, responsive, honest, and just easy to work with. Because of their hard work we had an offer within 2 days of the house being on the market, which we accepted! How they went above and beyond: We were selling our Maryland home from out of state, so we did not have local contacts for painting etc., we were not able to see the work being done to spruce it up, nor were we able to make sure it was being done right before it was to be put on the market. Elaine and Dianne guided us each step of the way. They scheduled contractors to walk through and provide quotes, guided us on which quotes were better, advised on paint and carpet colors, checked on the work being done, and didn't hand over payment until it was done to their satisfaction. Once we accepted the offer they guided us each step of the way as to what we would need to provide the Settlement Company and advised all parties we would be signing documents from afar so that we had enough time to turn around any documents required from us in order to close on time. If we ever move back to Maryland we'll be reaching out to Elaine and Dianne for assistance!

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her staff were incredible through the prep, sale and closing of our home. Walking us through everything, all the details - they made it easy. We’ve been considering selling our home since 2012 but have been waiting patiently for the market to pick up. Every year we sought Elaine’s council, and she was very upfront about the benefits and downfalls of selling each year. She wasn’t in it to just make a sale. She stuck with us, giving us honest and educated insights every time. We’ve been through realtors in the past, and she is truly one of a kind. Thank you SO much Elaine for sticking with us for years of advice and for making the 2018 sale of our home go so fast and painlessly. You’re the best.

Fantastic experience: We worked with Jenny Villatoro from Elaine Koch's team and she was hands down, the best. Purchasing a home can be extremely stressful and time consuming. Jenny was not only patient with us, she went above and beyond to meet our needs. She was very honest, transparent and communicated with us to ensure that the process went smoothly. I highly recommend her and we will be using her on our next purchase.

Fantastic experience: Elaine is very professional and has the finest quality that a real estate agent would definitely needs. She communicates well, responds to our texts, calls and emails very quickly. She is very proactive. She listens and makes very good suggestions. She understands us very well. She and her team has a lot of experience dealing with different kinds of situations and then offer the best professional suggestions. Overall most importantly she always have our needs as her top priority. Thank you Elaine and team! Wonderful work selling our home.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable in our neighborhood. Her team had great customer service from beginning to end during our selling process. We were able to sell over our list price and received 2 offer in 3 days! Highly recommend Elaine especially for any houses in the Kentlands/Lakelands area.

Fantastic experience: As a previous client (and subsequent friend) I can say that I would highly recommend Elaine (and her team) to assist any of my friends or family members with selling or purchasing a home. Buying a home alone for the first time could have been a daunting experience, but Elaine helped me every step of the way and made sure the entire transaction went through smoothly. She takes time with her clients and ensures questions and concerns are addressed quickly so I felt confident in my purchase. She is a true professional and is amazing at what she does!

Fantastic experience: I am so impressed with Elaine Koch and her team that it is without hesitation that I give them a 5 star review. Elaine’s experience, her attention to detail, her dynamic personality and extreme professionalism are the perfect combination to make a great realtor. Elaine is a great realtor. She works hard to exceed her clients’ expectations and always keeps their best interest at heart. It is not surprising that so many of her friends are former clients.

Fantastic experience: We chose Elaine Koch after interviewing 3 real estate agents in our local area. Elaine came to our home very prepared with data about our home and sales in the area. She had great ideas on getting our house ready to sell along with unique marketing ideas and tips for it to show well. During the process her staff worked with us to get pictures and repairs done by qualified contractors. This process could not have gone smoother for us and we recommend her highly to our friends and new neighbors.

Fantastic experience: I've bought several homes and have worked with numerous Real Estate Agents in my life. Elaine Koch and her team are in a league of their own! True professionals with the needs of their customers at the forefront. I refer to them as trusted advisors for all of my real estate needs and so should you.

Fantastic experience: Elaine and Associates are wonderful to work with. I am truly blessed to have worked with this team! A huge Thank You to all for their time, kindness, and knowledge!! Your advice, compassion and availability made the buying process go smoothly. Elaine, you are a true gem!!

Fantastic experience: Elaine was very easy to work with and very responsive to any needs. My house got sold in a timely manner.

Fantastic experience: Elaine Koch is a trusted professional with a calm, classy, professional, family- oriented demeanor. We recently closed our 3rd home with Elaine and would not purchase or sell a home without her. We appreciated her willingness to truly listen to what we wanted in a new home and what we hoped to gain from the sale of our current home. We felt she genuinely had our best interest at heart and always provided us with honesty and sound professional advice. We sold both of our homes in record time and she seemlessly negotiated upgrades and extra closing costs while building our new home. Elaine has become a part of our family and she should be your choice when buying or selling your home.

Fantastic experience: Elaine and her entire team were terrific. She is very professional and really knows the Kentlands market. They kept in touch and answered all my questions quickly. I recommend Elaine highly.

Negative experience: Attempted to look into a property for sale, Upon walking in Elaine was rude and seemed too frustrated with other tasks to help me. I walked right out.

Fantastic experience: She's the greatest and the best most experience realtor you will ever meet. Classy and professional, you will find her to be a wonderful person to take care of all your needs whether buying or selling your new home.