Client reviews for Tamara Barnes.

“Tamara has exceeded my expectations all around. She is professional, kind and very responsive. She totally took charge of listing my house and went above and beyond to put her contractor hat on, get everything ready and take it to the finish line.”

“We bumped into Tamara at an open house on our first day in town and quickly decided that she would be a great match as our agent. Tamara has great attention to detail, is proactive, and follows through when she tells you that she will do something. She has all the intangibles that you look for in an agent. I’m confident that our first offer on a home was accepted, because of Tamara’s guidance and negotiation skills. She was never pushy, and we could tell that she had our best interests in mind. As a former military spouse, she also understood the stress that we were under (with a short-notice Army move). Additionally, Tamara works very well with little kids. So if you have to bring your kids to look at homes, trust that they will never be a burden to Tamara. After we closed on our home, Tamara continued to be very helpful. She recommended a reliable and affordable handyman, along with several other credible contractors (floors, foundation work, etc.). Additionally, she loaned us her personal inflatable mattresses and other household items, while we waited for our household goods. If you’re looking for a realtor who is personable, genuine, and highly knowledgeable of the Northern Virginia area, you can’t go wrong with Tamara.”

“We could not have asked for a better agent! We first reached out to Tamara before even arriving to Virginia, she responded immediately to my email and got the ball rolling for us, which was reassuring for a military family arriving from overseas. We started touring homes the day after we arrived, and Tamara was extremely accommodating - every day, for two weeks straight, she was showing us 3-5 houses and driving countless hours to make sure we found the perfect home. I’m most thankful for her keen eye and expertise, she provided helpful feedback and pointed out things within the homes that we would have accidentally overlooked. When we finally did make an offer on a home, we genuinely felt that Tamara had our back and was fighting for (negotiating) the terms/agreements we wanted. She was thorough in walking us through the processes and paperwork, which reassured us we were making a sound investment in our new home. We can’t thank her enough for being by our side through the entire process of buying our home.”

“We first reached out to Tamara when we were living out of the country due to a military assignment. Tamara was responsive, knowledgeable and supportive from the very beginning. She set up online searches for our desired areas and gave us information on how the market was going that allowed us to refine our search. She went above and beyond when working with us to line up showings to meet our hectic schedules. Tamara listened to our wants and needs and helped guide us through the process. She respected our wishes when it came to budgets and offers but always provided us guidance and feedback. Tamara got to know our family and made the effort to understand what we needed. She gave us great recommendations when it came to finding other professionals such as lenders, title companies and inspectors. Her communication and patience made the experience very positive! Even in an insane market we found a home that we love! Thank you, Tamara!”

“Tamara assisted us in finding a rental in the fast-paced DMV market. We were moving from overseas and she was doing research so we hit the ground running. She was knowledgeable about market dynamics, thus we were educated and poised to move fast. Tamara is extremely personable and kind, and we enjoyed her company. She made a stressful transition flow with ease. She was professional yet assertive in problem-solving with the property manager. I wish we were staying in the area so we could work with her again to buy. Highly recommend!”

“A friend recommended Tamara to us. Within a few hours of contacting Tamara she sent us information on multiple homes with our specifications. Tamara was very quick in responding to all my emails and answering all of my questions and concerns. In addition to being very professional, Tamara is also very genuine and a pleasure to work with.”

“Phenomenal experience with Tamara Barnes! I would not have gotten the house if it were not for her advice and action. Very easy to work with, represented me so well and saved me thousands. First rate in every way!”

“I had a wonderful experience working with Tamara. Her depth of knowledge and prompt responses paired with her warm character made the entire experience of managing the real estate market manageable and enjoyable. I am grateful for how well she tailored our search to our preferences and her thoroughness at inspecting potential properties. I am very happy with my time working with Tamara and so will you!”

“Tamara did a fantastic job helping us find our home within just a few weeks after starting our search. We were fortunate enough to meet Tamara at an open house during our first weekend of touring and we immediately knew that she should be our agent. Tamara shared vast knowledge and wisdom regarding the Northern Virginia housing market and patiently worked with us without ever exhibiting pressure. Bottom line, if you are purchasing a home, I highly recommend that you get Tamara on your team. She is responsive, efficient, professional, well-connected, nice, honest, and sincerely sought to find the perfect house for us.”

“Tamara is simply amazing! As first-time home buyers, we could not have asked for a better person to guide us. She was extremely informative, breaking down the process for us so we could better understand the pros and cons of various properties and options. Even better, she is honest. When we were impatient and ready to put an offer on an overpriced property, she did not take advantage of the situation; rather, she worked relentlessly to find us a home more suited to our desires and price range. I would absolutely use Tamara again and give her my highest recommendation.”

“I can’t say enough good things about Tamara. She helped us find the perfect home while we were searching from out of state. She is so friendly and a joy to be around, extremely responsive, and incredibly diligent. We searched for months, saw dozens of properties, and made several offers because of how tough this housing market is. She helped motivate us even when we were losing hope - and she was right! We found our amazing home at the lower end of our budget. As first-time homebuyers, she helped us understand the buying process and had a keen eye for things to be concerned about as we toured homes. She is knowledgeable about the area, introduced us to some great restaurants, and was constantly giving us very helpful tips for our specific needs. I am so impressed with Tamara’s work ethic and truly can’t imagine a better agent for our situation. Do not hesitate if you are considering working with Tamara Barnes, you won’t regret it! Thanks for everything Tamara, we miss talking to you every day!”

“Tamara was absolutely amazing in helping us purchase our first home (which by the way was only three weeks from offer, through close, to move in)! She was quick, provided great insights from her experience in the industry, professional, and extremely kind throughout the entire process… and after the process! When we move again in the future, she’ll be the first person we call!”

“Tamara was the perfect Realtor for us as first-time homebuyers! She was very patient and walked us through every step to make sure we understood, and felt comfortable throughout the process. She helped keep us calm and focused on our goals, as well as narrowed down our search criteria so we were able to find something that was perfect and we truly loved. I would recommend Tamara to all first-time homebuyers! She knows the Northern Virginia area well!”

“Tamara was amazing! She was very available and accommodating to our schedule, bringing kids along on visits, and willing to fit in last-minute tours for us. Though we weren’t sure whether we were going to buy or rent, that made no difference to her service quality: virtual tours, resources and knowledge about different areas. She’s also easygoing and kind. She really facilitated so much and relieved a lot of stress from the house-shopping experience. Thank you!!”

“Tamara was such a wonderful realtor! She was calm, smart & on top of everything!! She found us the perfect home for our family! She started as our realtor but ended up our friend! I highly recommend her!!”

“Tamara did an amazing job helping us find a house in the DC area. She went above and beyond multiple times in the house search (19 homes in 1 weekend), closing, and move-in periods, including taking the lead on coordinating all aspects of installing new carpet before we moved in. She understands the unique nature of buying a home while in the military because she’s lived the experience personally and has helped many others. Bottom line is she is trustworthy and I would highly, highly recommend Tamara for anyone in the military who is PCS’ing to the DC area.”

“From the beginning, Tamara was super helpful and willing to talk and answer all of our questions without any pressure or commitment or expectation. I appreciated that she never asked us to sign any exclusivity with her or her brokerage, unlike other agents. As a former military spouse herself, she truly “gets it” when it comes to the stress of a tight timeline and house shopping from out of state. We were clueless about this area and we were house shopping in a competitive market, but Tamara went above and beyond. She recorded lots of video for us plus multiple video calls, both with and without home inspectors. She was persistent in communicating and negotiating on our behalf. While other realtors discouraged us from attempting a VA assumption mortgage due to added complexities and timeline, Tamara encouraged us and helped sell the idea to the sellers’ agent. Ultimately we succeeded, which felt like all the stars had aligned on our behalf. In closing, I will say that working with Tamara was pleasant and easy, and now I am happy to call her a friend!”

“We have had the unique experience of being able to use Tamara’s expertise both buying a home and then later selling that home. Tamara is knowledgeable and professional. Her caring and friendliness made the transitions much easier. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tamara.”

“Tamara came to the rescue when a previous real estate agent was extremely inefficient. Tamara was able to help us find our next home in a matter of weeks, whereas we had been looking for nearly three months with the other agent. Tamara was professional, authentic and knowledgeable about the locations we wanted to live in. Her level of professionalism far exceeded our expectations, and her care and follow-up to make sure we were happy was remarkable. Always punctual, she never rushed us and was honest with us if she thought a house or location was not a fit, and kept us focused and on track. I have no hesitation in calling Tamara to help us with our next home purchase, to sell our home, or for rental options.”

“We worked with Tamara in the past to find us a home for rent. We were pleased with our rental home. So when it came time to buy our 1st home 3 years later, she was the only one we wanted to work with. Not only is she professional, but she is very friendly, kind and so easy to work with! We are so excited to move into our new home in a few weeks! Our entire family thanks her!”

“Tamara helped us with our relocation from out of town and she is an absolute expert at relocations. She keeps a high level of communication, is so fast and helped coach through the logistics and challenges of a strong seller’s market from hundreds of miles away. We won’t miss house hunting but we’ll certainly miss Tamara. She’s the best and we love the house she found us!”

“I connected with Tamara as a referral from someone else and I must say that I am very grateful. She was very proactive in finding listings that fit my needs and was very responsive throughout the entire process. She made it much less stressful.”

“Tamara was recommended to us by a friend and we are so thankful that happened. Tamara was professional from the start, but it was her personal touch that struck us. From our first meeting, we felt like we had known her forever. She was keenly interested in our family and our vision. She was able to take that vision and translate it into action. We highly recommend Tamara for all of your Virginia realty needs. She is fantastic.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Tamara to purchase a new dream home. From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure! From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Tamara was professional. She was highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. At each step in the whole process, Tamara came through with her commitment to excellence. Her negotiation skills were first-rate – she consistently found ways to get me the best deal possible. She also went out of her way to ensure every detail was taken care of – from arranging and conducting inspections to researching potential issues with a property. Throughout our journey, Tamara demonstrated immense patience and understanding of my situation. Whether I needed additional time for research or required more information on a particular property, she took it all in stride. She went out of her way to provide me with extra resources and various options I could consider when deciding.”