Testimonials

Buyer
“I can't say enough good things about Rebecca and team...they were outstanding!! The N Virginia market is fast paced, expensive, and overwhelming. Although it took us a long time to make decisions, we never felt any pressure from Rebecca to speed our process beyond our own pace. Rebecca took the time to get to know us and is well networked and connected to the market -- she and her team actually found the right home in our price range before it listed. Her work and expertise navigated a challenging process and brought tangible value to both the buy and sell side. She was always responsive and timely with all of my questions and seemed two steps ahead of the process throughout. I honestly can't imagine a better experience and would recommend Rebecca and team to anyone looking to buy, sell, or both.” Read More ▾

Krister Anderson

Seller
“Stephanie will provide you the best experience possible! The entire process was amazing because Stephanie truly cares. Knowledgeable, professional, organized and extremely hard working, Stephanie made what can be a very stressful process simple. Stephanie went the extra mile in every way while helping us get ready to sell the home, during the negotiations and then navigating the final details of the process. She even spent hours with me when an appliance broke helping to fix it with us prior to an open house to help save us the cost of a repair person. I can't recommend Stephanie and her expertise enough. You will be so pleased with the service you receive working with her from start to finish. Stephanie is warm, reliable and determined to help make the process easier for her clients-she takes care of everything for you. Amazing attention to detail, Stephanie is so passionate and considerate of your goals throughout the entire process. You won't regret selecting Stephanie as your representative!” Read More ▾

Kelly Fileppo

Seller
“My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Hougaard to sell our home in Fair Oaks Estates. Our experience with Stephanie was stellar from start to finish and was an absolute dream come true! We have never met another realtor who has more local knowledge and process expertise than Stephanie, or who is a more personable, warm and caring person then she is. She was highly responsive to any questions that we had during the process and she also provided us with regular updates. Stephanie has so many strengths (we could go on for days describing them!) and among them is her attention to detail. When we saw the listing package that she created for our home we were totally blown away- the staging that Stephanie did at our house, combined with professional and stunning photos, were more than we could have ever imagined possible. Our house looked so great that we almost didn't want to sell it, that says a lot! Thanks to Stephanie, our house had multiple offers and went under contract quickly, and for well over the asking price. Stephanie truly cared about us throughout the process and went above and beyond to ensure that we were well taken care of and we are proud now to call her a dear friend.” Read More ▾

Deborah Hayes

Buyer/Seller
“Stephanie Hougaard is an incredible real estate agent to work with. We were lucky enough to sell our townhome and purchase a single family home with Stephanie by our side every step of the way. She was dedicated to helping us prepare our town home to sell for a great price. She helped us with how to best update and present our home. She arranged for staging that was beyond what I thought my home could look like. Additionally, our home buying needs were very specific and Stephanie did everything she could to find that home for our family. She was patient, kind, hard working and communicative to us throughout the process. Her customer service skills with us and the other individuals involved were exemplary. Stephanie is very knowledgeable in the real estate market. We are very grateful for her help on our journey.” Read More ▾

Jessica Cooley

Buyer
“Rebecca was so helpful in the purchase of our new condo. We were first time home buyers and she made the process so easy and smooth. She promptly answered our texts, emails, and phone calls. Her knowledge of the area, including home value, was extensive. I would recommend Rebecca Rushforth to anyone looking to buy a new home.”

Valerie Erickson

Buyer
“We had a wonderful experience with our realtor, Rebecca Rushforth, and the whole Maple Ave. Living team. Rebecca made our home buying experience enjoyable, and it was evident how hard she was working for us during a time when the market was “crazy!” Rebecca was extremely responsive, always accommodated our schedules, and answered our many questions at all hours. On the very rare occasion Rebecca was unavailable, another member of the Maple Ave. team would immediately step-in to assist us or take us to a showing. Rebecca was able to find us our dream home, which we got for list price and with contingencies – something nearly unheard of in the current market. In addition to providing excellent, professional service, the Maple Ave. team also treated us as friends. They truly go out of their way to show appreciation to their clients (they also value the communities in which they work which and support other local businesses – amazing!). I would recommend Rebecca or anyone on the Maple Ave. team to everyone I know. We had the most wonderful home buying experience, and if we weren’t already living in our dream house, we would choose them again!” Read More ▾

Megan Gibbs

Seller
“We could not have been happier with the experience we had selling our Vienna home with Rebecca and Andrea! Our house sold before it went to market and for well over asking price. We have no doubt that, while the market was "hot," it was the dedication of the Maple Ave Living Team that made the process not only super easy but enjoyable! Rebecca and Andrea think of EVERYTHING - from the smallest, most thoughtful touches to the a wealth of knowledge of real estate in the area. They had a perfect plan for us to show our home at its best and we always felt that they wanted us to be happy - not just as sellers but as Vienna residents who loved our home and our town. We are 100% certain that no other company would have worked as hard, as creatively, as enthusiastically, and with as much heart and professionalism as MAL. Forever grateful!” Read More ▾

Lisa Sjogren

Seller
“We have bought and sold many houses and worked with lots of different realtors, Andrea was by far our favorite! She helped us buy our home and then also helped us sell it when we had to move again. Both experiences were extremely easy and seamless. She is organized, professional, caring, a hard worker and just goes above and beyond to make things as easy as possible. If I could take her with me to everywhere we move I would.” Read More ▾

tn rchrds

Seller
“My wife and sold our Vienna home in early March 2020 and can only recommend Rebecca and Andrea for their wholehearted support in the whole process. They are extremely customer focused and professional; keeping us informed through every important decision and phase, planning and setting the right price point (provide detailed analysis of comp properties), listing, staging and ultimately running the open house and closing contracts. They combine strong commercial know-how with a very human touch - always keeping in mind that we are selling our home (not just another house). Most satisfying of all we got a very good sale well above our asking price - the ultimate proof that you are in very good hands with Maple Avenue Living.” Read More ▾

John Nicol

Seller
“Stephanie was so professional, but also warm and personable from the moment she walked in our home. Not only was she very familiar with the current market and highly knowledgeable of our neighborhood and area, she was the most detailed agent I have ever worked with. Unlike other agents we'd worked with in the past, she made sure that we reviewed and discussed every possible part of our home that could potentially be raised as an issue in the sale and discussed her recommendations with us. We agreed on a plan to prepare our home for market with the goal of a quick sell at top dollar. She definitely delivered! We had a high price offer the first weekend on market. Her services didn't stop there. She was very helpful with us during the moving process and even made arrangements for cleaning services as well as for the trash to be collected after we were gone. Stephanie provided top of the line, full service from beginning to end! I'd definitely recommend working with Stephanie!” Read More ▾

Joni Glass

Buyer
“I honestly cannot say enough about Rebecca Rushforth. We met at an open house and she really made me feel comfortable right away. I was in the market for my first home but really did not know where to start. She made me feel comfortable right away. Rebecca was there for the entire process. She asked important questions and found a home for me and my daughters that was perfect- and premarket!! No bidding wars, just an easy transition. She knows so many people-including a handyman/painter! When you have so little time for trying to find the perfect home-Rebecca is the go to person! She is so caring and still keeps up with me and my daughters. 5 stars seems so little when compared to her hard work-I would give Rebecca and the entire Maple Ave Living group a 10!!!” Read More ▾

Seema Nadkarni

Seller
“They are the best. We have sold 7 homes and Andrea and her team are by far the gold standard. They developed a plan to meet our needs, maximize value, and guided us through the process. They were responsive, monitored the market and adjusted as conditions changed, maintained a comprehensive analysis, and helped us through the hiccups. The skills their team brings are extraordinary and it made a smooth process. It is an exceptional team that produces fantastic results.” Read More ▾

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