A Compass Realtor® in Northern Virginia, a military spouse, and a Certified Senior Advisor who treats every client like her only client.
Helping people is my passion. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest milestones in anyone’s life, and I take that to heart. I bring a warm, friendly approach (and, I’m told, a little southern charm) to every client, along with a lot of hands-on service.
As a military spouse, I’ve relocated many times, throughout the U.S. and abroad. I know the stress of packing up a household, learning a new area, and finding the right home on a deadline. That experience is a big part of why I love working with military families, and with anyone starting over somewhere new.
I’m also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®. Later-life moves, like downsizing, moving closer to family, or selling a parent’s home, come with their own questions and emotions. I’m trained to help older adults and their families plan those moves with patience and care.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned seller, my goal is the same: treat you as if you’re my only client, see things through your eyes, and make the whole experience not only smooth, but enjoyable.
Most of my clients are simply buying or selling a home, and I’d love to help you do either. But two kinds of moves are especially close to my heart. If you’re PCS’ing to Northern Virginia, I can help you buy or rent from wherever you are now, and line up a packed weekend of showings when you can fly in.
And if you or a parent are thinking about a smaller home or a senior community, I’ll help you plan the timing, sort through a lifetime of belongings, and sell the family home with as little stress as possible.
This fall, The Collective hosted a client appreciation afternoon at Paradise Springs Winery to thank the families we’ve helped. There was good food, live music, gift baskets, and a lot of familiar faces.
Tamara works with buyers and sellers across Northern Virginia, including Springfield, Burke, Lorton, Alexandria, Fairfax, Woodbridge, Vienna, Falls Church, Centreville and Stafford.
Tamara is a Realtor® with Compass and a member of The Collective team. Her office is at Compass, 6367 Rolling Mill Place, Unit 102, Springfield, VA 22152.
Yes. Tamara is a licensed real estate agent in Virginia and a Realtor®.
The CSA® designation is earned by professionals who complete training on the health, financial and social issues that matter to older adults. Tamara uses it to help seniors and their families plan downsizing and other later-life moves.
Yes. Tamara is a military spouse who has moved many times herself, and she helps families PCS’ing to and from Northern Virginia buy, sell or rent, often before they arrive.
Call or text Tamara at 707-592-9696, email tamara.barnes@compass.com, or send a message through the contact form on this website.
“Tamara did an amazing job helping us find a house in the DC area. She went above and beyond in the house search (19 homes in 1 weekend), closing, and move-in, including coordinating new carpet before we moved in. She understands buying a home while in the military because she’s lived it. I would highly, highly recommend Tamara for anyone PCS’ing to the DC area.”
“Tamara is simply amazing! As first-time home buyers, we could not have asked for a better person to guide us. Even better, she is honest. When we were impatient and ready to put an offer on an overpriced property, she worked relentlessly to find us a home more suited to our desires and price range.”
“Tamara came to the rescue. She helped us find our next home in a matter of weeks, after nearly three months with another agent. She was professional, authentic and knowledgeable, never rushed us, and was honest when a house or location wasn’t a fit.”
“A friend recommended Tamara to us. Within a few hours of contacting her she sent us information on multiple homes with our specifications. In addition to being very professional, Tamara is also very genuine and a pleasure to work with.”
“Tamara was very professional and nice. She really worked with me on scheduling appointments to see homes and making sure we found what we wanted. We are very happy in our new home!”
Whether you’re buying, selling or just starting to think about it, Tamara would love to hear from you.