Testimonials
"As first-time homebuyers, we were completely new to the experience, and Wendy was excellent in making us feel comfortable, confident, and informed during every step of the process. From being responsive to our many random questions, to local market knowledge, and attention to detail, we knew we were in great hands with her. Wendy's ability to represent us in negotiations and interactions with other parties was truly remarkable. Her professionalism and communication skills were crucial in securing the best possible outcomes for us in this challenging market. We could not recommend her enough!"
- Hamed G. & Setareh S."Wendy is a top-notch realtor who does a fabulous job. She goes that extra mile—above and beyond in her job—to make sure your home is ready to sell and presented well. It was a seamless sale thanks to all her hard work."
- Kathy A."This was a difficult transaction to get accross the line due to financing considerations specific to the Condo Association. We made a gameplan with Wendy upfront and she executed it perfectly with a high level of professionalism. We were out of town sellers and she made it easy on us with regular communications and updates on the process. We are thrilled with the outcome and would 100% recommend Wendy, she was great to work with and very good at what she does."
- Chris S."We were so thankful for Wendy’s expertise in selling our condo! Her communication, knowledge of the market/ nuances, and overall disposition were 10/10. Would highly recommend."
- Meaghan R."We recently had the pleasure of working with Wendy again, this time on the selling side, and she is truly the best. From the initial consultation to the final closing, Wendy’s level of expertise, dedication, and professionalism met and exceeded our expectations. Her strategic approach resulted in a swift and successful sale. She guided us through every step of the process with confidence and ease, providing invaluable advice and support along the way. Wendy’s clear communication and prompt responses to our questions/concerns made the entire experience stress-free (as much as it can be!). We wholeheartedly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a top-tier real estate agent."
- Anne & Jeff A."Wendy is the best of the best! As a first-time homeowner, she guided me through the process with patience. She made the experience fun and led me to the right place. She made it painless and easy. Besides the perfect home for me, I was blessed with a sweet friend. Simply the BEST!"
- Shiela C."Wendy has been a pleasure to work with. She’s patient, professional, and cheerful. She always gave us the most honest opinion on the house and the most constructive suggestions. She was always able to find helpful information that we didn’t know previously, such as insurance for polybutylene pipes. She also has a vast network of great people (inspectors, lenders etc.) to recommend. We trust her and her recommendations completely after working with her and her network, and we can’t recommend her enough. Wendy was always trying to get more information before we even thought to ask. She found out the house's backstory and helped put our minds at ease. She also swiftly organized a pre-offer inspection given the great interest in the house. She is of utmost help to us, especially as first-time homebuyers."
- Tina X."Wendy was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the housing market in our area, and helped make the process simple. She answered questions when we had them and always followed up to make sure we were aware of what we needed to do. She made buying our first home very straightforward and we can't thank her enough for all of her work.Wendy paid attention to the details when we described what we were looking for, and did a great job finding listings that met our criteria within our budget. She was honest in her opinions and we felt really well supported by her."
- Andy W."Excellent"
- Lenore K."Wendy is a perfect gem to work with. Smart. Efficient. Deeply knowledgeable about real estate and Old Town. You'll be lucky to work with her."
- Deb D."I infrequently post reviews but felt compelled to share my experience working with Wendy Santantonio as my realtor. I have had very little experience working with realtors over the years. And the last time was probably in 1982. So, when my wife and I began our search for a realtor earlier this summer I knew I had to find someone we both could trust. Someone who put our interests first and who truly understood us as clients. Speaking for both my wife and myself, it was quickly apparent that Wendy was that person. Not only did Wendy expertly negotiate with the seller for the best possible purchase price, but she also maintained close communication with us through the entire purchase process. Wendy was always available for our questions and made certain all agreed discounts were applied, and numbers were correct, before we signed on the dotted line. Whether you’re buying or selling, I highly recommend Wendy Santantonio for anyone looking for a realtor that they can trust 100% to take good care of them and get them through what can be a stressful process."
- David Z."I can’t recommend Wendy Santantonio enough! As a first time home buyer she made the process so incredibly smooth and eased the stress of a tight timeline. She walked me through the process from start to finish providing every detail I needed to confidently move forward with the home purchase. She listened to exactly what I was looking for and went above and beyond to make it a great experience for me. There was no question too small and she had excellent advice and vendor recommendations throughout the process. I felt that she had my best interests at heart and she worked tirelessly to see this out. She is also just a joy to be around and work with. I’m so happy with my home purchase and could not have done it without Wendy!"
- Cait B."Working with Wendy means you have an entire village of experts to support your sale or purchase. We partnered with Wendy during a sellers' market in Alexandria, Virginia - and she guided us to make a strategic offer that won a competitive bid. What's so impressive is Wendy's ability to flex her many consultative skills - from realtor to renovator to decorator - all while keeping our interests at the center. We have also been lucky to benefit from Wendy's extended network of inspectors, lenders, and vendors throughout this process. Above all, we gained a genuine friend and trustworthy partner during this process."
- Mark S. & Ryan K."Wendy is absolutely the best realtor we've ever had! My wife and I have bought/sold several homes all over the United States, and Wendy's service, experience, professionalism, and communication outpace everyone else by miles. Her attention to detail, proactive approach, and effort to support her clients should be the example other realtors aspire to. I cannot recommend Wendy Santantonio enough to anyone looking for any real estate needs. We will absolutely work with Wendy again if we return to the DMV area and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her for the selling of our Old Town home."
- Tyler W."Wendy provided white glove service! She is the spirit guide of home buying. Her excellent level of service was much appreciated."
- Brittany W."Wendy went above and beyond to get the job done and kept us informed every step of the way. Wendy is extremely knowledgeable and was available to answer any questions we had. She truly cares about her clients and it shows!"
- Deborah H."Wendy was the absolute best. She was very quick to respond to questions and give us advice about the local market. The whole process was incredibly quick and efficient. Everything went so swiftly and smoothly."
- Leigh G."Wendy made our first home-buying experience enjoyable! We had been searching for over a year with other agents in a tight market & we wanted to use the VA loan. Wendy found our dream home within a month and adeptly negotiated favorable terms for a quick sale, exactly what we were looking for! Two major things stood out to me about Wendy: first, she is so incredibly pleasant to interact with all the time. Second, she truly cared about what we wanted in a home which was evident because she gave us candid feedback on homes that weren't quite the right fit, even though they may have been a quicker sale. My husband and I recommend Wendy to everyone we know in the home market."
- Allison G."Love working with Wendy! She made the entire selling process easy, and when it wasn't, she brought a calming logical presence to solving issues quickly."
- Jessica K."Wendy Santantonio is a gift from the real estate gods. She helped our family buy, rent, and sell properties in Alexandria, and her insight into the Old Town market is unparalleled. Years ago, Wendy calmed our first-time homebuyer nerves, and, recently, she made the rental and selling process smooth and issue-free. Wendy is familiar with local vendors and resources. Her connections, built on their own grounds of mutual trust and transparency, make each transaction easier for all parties. We cannot wait to work with Wendy and her team in the future and recommend her for any real estate needs."
- Mariam & Andrew C."Wendy Santantonio was wonderful as my agent. She is extremely organized and communicative. Thanks to Wendy, I understood at every point in the process what was happening and what would happen next. Most importantly, Wendy anticipated and addressed potential issues in advance, ensuring a smooth path to settlement. I highly recommend Wendy. "
- Pam H."I cannot say enough good things about Wendy! From our very first meeting to closing day, she was consistent, interested, and focused on helping me find the best option possible. She listed to my wants, needs, hopes, and dreams and helped to translate that into an actionable strategy for our search. She was patient as we looked at different homes and provided excellent feedback on everything from neighborhoods to the working condition of the HVAC system. What sets Wendy apart is her passion for DIY. She's learned so much about the structural and mechanical aspects of a home and homeownership that she can provide a unique viewpoint on every property we looked at. Despite a red-hot housing market, raising interest rates, and all the stress that came with an early 2022 search, Wendy was laser-focused on getting the deal done. She was a great partner and advisor in this journey and because of the experience, I'm very happy to recommend Wendy to family, friends, and anyone looking for a home."
- Tom S."Wendy was truly wonderful to work for. I had to conduct all of my house buying virtually because I was stationed in a different state and didn’t have time to travel to DC. She provided educated, thoughtful, and reliable feedback on the houses we looked at, gave her honest opinion, and then did an excellent job submitting the bid and getting our offer accepted, even in such a crazy market. Then, I couldn’t be in person for the closing, and my father had to fly down to do it. She made the process so easy for him and kept me updated every step of the way. I would highly recommend her to anyone, particularly to other military members, because of the level of support and customer service she provides."
- Jasmine P."Just closed on a stunning 19th Century Victorian in Old Town with the help of our realtor Wendy Santantonio. We received exceptional service from Wendy through every step of the buying process. Wendy has great communication skills, is very knowledgeable of the Old Town real estate market, and was very resourceful helping us navigate around some obstacles along the way. We highly recommend Wendy."
- Jack R. & Tammy D."Wendy is an amazing realtor and made our house-buying adventure rewarding and easy. We met her at an open house in Old Town and knew she was someone we could trust and would enjoy working with. Our search was somewhat challenging, as we were house-hunting from the west coast. Wendy was responsive and proactive, and very flexible when it came to scheduling viewings. She was so thorough when walking us virtually through homes that it felt like we were there. It didn’t take long for her to understand what we wanted and needed, and every house viewing was like a small lesson in what to consider when buying a home in the area. Her experience and knowledge in real estate and home renovations helped us focus our priorities. She led us to the perfect home, and we couldn’t be happier."
- Michael B. & Ron L."We have had the pleasure of working with Wendy on buying and selling two homes. It was hard for us to leave Old Town Alexandria, but should you be lucky enough to be in the market for a home there, Wendy should be your #1 choice. She is a knowledgeable professional who will work relentlessly to find you your perfect home!"
- Alison & Dan S."It took 9 months, but we found the right house that was exactly what I was looking for. Wendy was fabulous to work with and I'd highly recommend her to anyone."
- Ransom S."My wife Sarah and I cannot say enough about how wonderful Wendy has been through our home purchase process in Alexandria, VA. Buying a home can be a very stressful time, even more so for a military family stationed across the US, but Wendy put our minds at ease from our very first conversation with her. She is a true professional who is extremely organized, knowledgeable, and punctual. Wendy went above and beyond to accommodate our schedules considering a 3-hour time difference for meetings and showings. She coached us through the offer process on a very competitive home and I am 100% certain because of the recommendations she made our bid was accepted. Hands down the best realtor we’ve ever worked with, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking in the Alexandria area!"
- Jay & Sarah W."Many thanks to Wendy Santantonio for the recent smooth and painless rental of my property. Wendy was extremely responsive, conscientious, and sensitive throughout the whole process. She is smart, detail-oriented, extremely knowledgeable about the market, and shares her encyclopedic knowledge of old homes freely. And I can’t say enough about her keen eye for design and talent for marketing. Her photos and listing description captured my property perfectly. My transaction was small compared to her more typical work yet she gave me the same time, attention, and energy as a multi-million sale. I have full confidence in Wendy and give her my highest recommendation."
- Kelly C."Working with Wendy to sell my 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in DC was the best decision I could have made. While the DC condo market was relatively sluggish, Wendy helped me list my condo, receive an offer, and close ALL within 4 weeks. She is very professional and communicative while also listening and allowing me to have a voice (ultimately her recommendations were best). She was also very helpful in staging the condo in a style that helped it sell so quickly. In summary, I cannot recommend Wendy enough."
- Zach H."Searching for the perfect house in 2021 can be a challenge, but having a strong agent like Wendy made our home buying experience easy and stress-free. Wendy was always accessible, dedicated, efficient, and most importantly honest and knowledgeable. She was especially strong when it came to crafting the right offer for our desired home, an especially important step in buying a home in 2021. Her strong expertise lead us to purchase our top choice home in only a few short weeks. Simply said, she has all the skills we sought in our agent, and time after time she went above and beyond to ensure our home buying experience was a good one. When we look to purchase again, she will be the first and only agent we reach out to."
- Sandra & Garret B."Wendy was simply outstanding throughout the entire process. She puts forth the extra effort and insisted upon her customer's satisfaction. She saw everything through from start to finish. She is extremely punctual and delightful to communicate with. I highly recommend her for any real estate needs!"
- John David I."It is a joy to work with Wendy! She knows the Old Town area inside and out and was a great guide as we determined when to sell and at what price, and what the process would be. She didn't miss any details and was available any time that we needed her. Her expertise puts her above the rest. We highly recommend Wendy as a buyer's or seller's agent. Thank you, Wendy!"
- Holly C & Patrick W"Before choosing a real estate agent to help us find a home in VA we did our research and spoke to a few people before finding Wendy. After a quick Zoom meeting, we knew we wanted to go with her. Awesome communication, professional, and very flexible with our schedule. She couldn't have been more accommodating and even did a few video tours of homes we wanted to see since we were out of state. After a couple of trips to the area, we found our home. We would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a real estate agent."
- Ryan & Holli W."Wendy was the first and only person I reached out to when in the middle of the Covid pandemic when my husband and I made the decision that we needed upsize our current home. I was lucky enough to meet Wendy a few years ago when I attended an open house where she represented the sellers. We weren’t seriously in the market to buy then, but Wendy was incredibly impressive in her professionalism, friendliness, and wealth of knowledge.
From the first meeting to lay out how we would buy and sell during Covid, Wendy’s knowledge, responsiveness, connections, detailed launch plans, representation, and professionalism were essential to making the process successful and as stress-free as possible.
When we entered the buying phase, Wendy’s knowledge and expertise in literally everything kept us grounded and not panic buying. She went above and beyond, reaching out to her contacts and companies who flipped houses to unearth coming soon listings. She discussed every strategy possible to make our offer the most attractive one to a seller, and laid out the pros/cons to each one to ensure that we could make the best decision for our situation. When we won the first and only house we bid on we were not only ecstatic with the house, but we were comfortable with every term and what we paid! We were so thankful to have Wendy’s expertise and advocacy.
Once we moved in, we tackled the sale of our previous home! Wendy’s referrals for workers all came in cheaper than anyone I found on my own and the quality of their work was superb! When we came upon issues that we could not decide on, like staging, Wendy was phenomenal at giving pros/cons, giving a professional opinion when asked, and never pushing. She was a positive support through it all.
Before we knew it, our old house was listed and looked amazing. Wendy handled marketing, the open house, realtor interest, and our offer deadline with ease. On the big day we received multiple offers and accepted one with no contingencies and $55k above our aggressive list price!
We could not be more thankful to have had Wendy’s expertise during this process!"
- Megan & Joe B."Wendy Santantonio is truly the most fantastic real estate agent we have ever had the pleasure to work alongside. She is professional, reliable, and exceedingly knowledgeable. Within only a few minutes of meeting her, we knew we wanted her to help us sell our home. We are rather new homeowners so needed a bit of hand-holding and she not only lead us through the process with grace but also helped to stage our home and sold it for well above the listing price. We absolutely wholeheartedly recommend Wendy Santantonio if you are looking to sell or buy a home!"
- Hayley & Kent H."We have purchased two properties and sold one property with Wendy, and I couldn’t recommend her enough. Wendy is unbelievably helpful, communicative, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to work with. If you need a partner in the home buying or home selling process, Wendy is the right person for the job!!!"
- Brittany & Shawn W."We can’t imagine going through the home-buying process with anyone but Wendy Santantonio. She’s an absolute delight to work with. As first-time home buyers, we were completely at ease with Wendy. We felt confident, prepared, and supported at each step of our journey. Wendy helped us build an excellent team, and we were happy with all her recommendations and referrals. We knew she was always going to bat for us, coming up with innovative tactics and recommendations to make our offers the most alluring during a very competitive buying season. We were also so thankful to have Wendy, a home renovation expert, share her intimate knowledge with us. We learned so much from her along the way!"
- Susan & Nathan L."Wendy Santantonio helped us buy our first home in Arlington. I can't say enough about what a terrific real estate agent she is. She was our ally throughout the process, very professional, responsive, and trustworthy. Her knowledge of the Alexandria/Arlington market is extensive and we always felt she was looking out for our best interests rather than just trying to get us to close on something. We relied on her for a lot of advice and she was always painstakingly thorough in offering detailed help - be it about the area, the homes, the inspection, the lenders, and even potential DIY projects on which she is also an expert. If you're looking to buy a house in Northern VA, hire her now!"
- Sushrut J. & Andrea K."My wife and I worked with Wendy for almost two years, and she was instrumental in finding us the perfect home in Old Town. Throughout the entire process, Wendy was patient, honest, and always forthcoming with supportive advice at every point in the home buying process. Wendy’s expertise and professionalism in real estate paired seamlessly with her incredible knowledge of historic homes. In a highly completive market, during the pandemic, Wendy put us in our dream house and I would highly recommend her to family, friends, or anyone looking for an attentive and pleasant homebuying experience."
- Matt M. & Rebecca L."Our recent experience purchasing our first home with Wendy was phenomenal. She was recommended to us by our lender when we first began our home search, and we feel so lucky that she was. In our first meeting, she took the time to thoughtfully answer all of our (many) questions about the local market and the home buying process. When we started touring homes together, we were always learning something new from her feedback, her keen eye for detail, and the expertise she has gained over years of DIY home projects of her own. When we found a house we wanted to make an offer on, Wendy was on top of everything and walked us through every single step, and helped us craft our offer to strike the perfect balance of being competitive in the market without being too aggressive for our comfort. We ended up getting the house after that first offer! There were others who made offers on our home and we were frankly shocked that we had won our first offer after the horror stories we had heard about the DC area market. But that’s what you get with Wendy, the expertise and experience to make it happen! Everything went so smoothly from there; Wendy worked seamlessly with our lender to get us to closing on schedule. She even scheduled the home inspection for us, helped us coordinate transfer of utilities, and just generally made the process of buying our first home easy and fun! We can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Virginia or DC!"
- Lizzie E. & Greg T."We just bought a home in a competitive area, and we cannot imagine having this done without Wendy's hard work. She is an exceptional agent - she is informative, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. We went through a few agents before deciding to work with her, and we are so happy that we did. We had special interest in historic homes, and visited many properties together over several months. She provided detailed assessments of each property, and we learned a great deal during the search process. Once we found the home we loved, she worked hard to make sure the purchasing process go smoothly. She has a wealth of knowledge for caring for historic homes from the first hand experience (please check out her blog!) and if anyone is interested in buying a historic property, we would highly recommend Wendy."
- YK & Aileen K."This was my second experience purchasing a home and the quality of service we received from Wendy Santantonio exceeded all expectations. I had previously used a "Big Box" bank with a home buying service, through which they provided the agent. That first experience pales in comparison to our recent purchase with Wendy. She came highly recommended, and it's clear why her reputation is so exemplary. She was an absolute pro throughout the entire process! Knowledgeable, helpful, and proactive, she was always available to answer questions and help us find the perfect house. She gave us complete peace of mind during a short notice move from California. I highly recommend Wendy Santantonio and will gladly refer her to friends and family."
- Joe & Erika F."When I came to Northern Virginia to visit family, buying a home was the last thing on my mind. I coincidentally drove past a home that was going on the market and was located a block from one of our sons. Our youngest son told me to call Wendy. Wendy was fantastic. She showed me the house on Friday, we put in a bid (with an escalation clause) on Wednesday, the bid was accepted that night and the house was mine approximately two weeks later. Everything happened so quickly and Wendy was excellent at keeping us focused on the important aspects of our decision making. We had never purchased in a market requiring an escalation clause and she held our hands the entire way. She has experience in renovating homes and was able to give us economical, yet tasteful, ideas. She gave us vendor recommendations that we were able to trust with doing renovation work while we were in another state. And sometimes it’s just the little things - such as introducing me to “bed in a box." All of this was accomplished while staying safe during a pandemic. Wendy made us feel like we were her only client even though we knew that wasn’t the case. She was our partner and took excellent care of us every step of the way."
- Terry G."Wendy was recommended to us by a coworker, and we are so grateful. From the beginning, Wendy listened to our concerns, wants, and timeline, offered suggestions and was so easy to work with. As first time home buyers, there were many parts of the process that we needed help with. Wendy was very patient and thorough with what I’m sure were such basic questions, but always was welcoming and communicative. Once we had found a house, her suggestions for lender, inspector, and title company were unparalleled. Wendy’s tireless work in advocating for us helped us to deliver a competitive offer and ultimately landed us the first house we put an offer on. We could not have done this without Wendy and we have been/will be recommending her to everyone we know. Truly outstanding!"
- Kevin S. & Jack J."Wendy was a dream to work with! She was thoughtful, patient, and incredibly savvy about the neighborhood. She provided honest feedback and did a great job serving as our advocate throughout the whole home-buying process. She even continued to be a great point of contact after settlement, giving local recommendations and referrals for contract work with the new house. Any client would be lucky to work with her."
- Lyndsay K. & Justin A."Wendy Santantonio is by far the best real estate agent I have ever worked with! She expertly handled the sale of my condo in Alexandria years ago, and when I decided to relocate back to the area, I knew exactly who to call. Wendy worked tirelessly to help me find and purchase the perfect home within a matter of weeks, and she handled what could have been a tricky purchase process with ease. She was there every step of the way to answer questions, provide information, and offer advice on everything from making an offer to interior design. Wendy’s in-depth knowledge of local real estate was invaluable, and I was so glad to have her help in navigating an extremely competitive market, especially during a pandemic. I’ve also found Wendy to be a savvy negotiator and felt very fortunate to have her in my corner when working through the purchase process. I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Virginia."
- Marianne D."First time home buying is a daunting task. I was worried about my budget, location, how I was going to be able to move on from renting. Frankly I was a little scared. Wendy set up a time to meet with my fiancée and me (via skype) to talk about what our wants, needs, location preferences, and also to just get to know us a little better. I would not have expected this little meeting to mean so much. She did research in the area, found out where our budget would get us and how we could find a way to be in our ideal neighborhood. Now to the most important part, the offer. We toured a house in Del Ray and weren't totally sold on the amount of work. Walking down the street a little we found the perfect home which had just been listed. Wendy took it upon herself to leave her card with the owner and start doing the leg work early on. Her initiative, her presence all over in the area with her popular blog and her respected name in the industry made her a person the selling agent wanted to work with. This gave us a real leg up on the competition. Wendy knew the exact terms and price to win our dream home, literally to the dollar. I couldn't believe how close the other 8 bids were, her advice took us over the top. My fiancée and I are so impressed with her positive personality, industry expertise, and willingness to help educate two first time home buyers. It was almost like she knew us better than we knew ourselves. I know I have left off other glowing things to highlight our experience, but we are so incredibly happy with her help, guidance, and friendship throughout the entire experience."
- Terry W. & Elle H."We worked with Wendy to buy a new house and sell our old house this past spring. From start to finish the process was smooth and easier than we could have imagined because of Wendy's professionalism and dedication to her clients. This is the second time I have worked with Wendy to buy a home. I would do so again and would recommend her to anybody, she is an outstanding real estate agent."
- Katie M."Wendy has been a trusted real estate professional for me for the past 7 years. She has helped me purchase two homes in Old Town Alexandria and also sell my house during a pandemic which was no small feat. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and provides excellent advice to both ensure you get the home you want and sell it at the price you want. Wendy is always calm and provides honest information to help during the process. I highly recommend working with Wendy. She is honest, savvy and works for you non-stop!"
- Angela M."Wendy was an amazing realtor to work with. She was punctual, professional and very knowledgeable about the market. She also knew a lot about the home inspection process. It was nice to have a realtor that knew it all, especially with some of the older houses in the area. We were a military family coming in from out of state and couldn’t be there when new houses came on the market. With it being a competitive market, she went above and beyond and would video conference with us so we could see properties before we made our in-town visit. I have never worked with a realtor that was as caring, honest, and responsive as she was. It was very refreshing to know someone we could trust was there helping us through one of the biggest financial decisions of our life."
- Allison & Steve P."My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Wendy when we purchased our first home in Alexandria. When it came time to selling our home, we didn’t think twice about reaching out to Wendy. She is absolutely phenomenal. We listed our home right at the start of the COVID pandemic. Wendy navigated the challenges of an uncertain real estate market with such professionalism and care. Wendy is detail oriented, organized, responsive (whether day or night), and overall, made the process all the better. She truly rolls up her sleeves and gets the job done. Wendy is very knowledgeable in the real estate industry and provided us with her sound real estate experience every step along the way. I can't say anything negative about Wendy, she is a very well rounded real estate agent. We are so grateful for Wendy and all that she did. Thank you Wendy!"
- Deblina & Travis R."Wendy did a fantastic job selling my house in Alexandria, VA. I had to move to California and she handled all of the details from a distance. She took care of everything! She helped me move, handled getting my house fixed up, and staged and stayed in constant contact with me. If you are looking for a realtor who is positive, easy and enjoyable to work with, pays close attention to detail, is super reliable and knows her stuff - contact Wendy!"
- Megan W."In one of the more competitive markets in the United States, we looked at 30+ homes and only put down one bid. Not only did we win on this one bid, but we had a fairly high degree of confidence we would. This confidence came in large part thanks to Wendy's help. Wendy's knowledge of the real estate market is impressive, her guidance in contingencies and pricing invaluable, and her apparently unflappable patience with my incessant questions was ... well ... herculean. First time house hunting was easily one of the more stressful things I've done in the past half decade, and I know that without Wendy's help we would have been almost completely lost at sea."
- Aaron & Hillary R."My fiancé and I just purchased our first home with Wendy Santantonio as our realtor. To say she provided great service would be an understatement. Prior to Wendy, we had worked with two separate realtors the year before and both were disastrous. We were leery to begin looking again and had no idea how to find a reputable realtor. A friend recommended Wendy, so we decided to try our luck once more. From day one, Wendy made sure to understand our needs and concerns and guided us through our first home buying experience with a superior level of professionalism, organization and responsiveness. We also bought our house during COVID-19 and three days before we were to make settlement my fiancé’s father experienced a major heart attack sending us to upstate New York. We called Wendy on the drive up assuming we’d have to move settlement. Wendy immediately called our title company to determine alternative options, so we could stay in NY and still settle on our confirmed date. Thanks to Wendy and her ability to pivot in a complicated situation, we made settlement from NY. We are truly grateful to Wendy for her support and excellent service and will wholeheartedly recommend her to our friends and family."
- Nicole M. & Chris L."I cannot emphasize enough how incredible Wendy was with the whole process. When she took the time to answer my preliminary questions last year before I was even a client, I knew that if I chose to buy I would have to go with Wendy. Even going in with high expectations, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and painless Wendy made the homebuying process. She guided me through every step and answered all sorts of questions that I didn’t even know to ask. She didn’t miss a single step and was an absolute pleasure to work with."
- David P."Wendy was wonderful throughout the whole process - from looking at different properties to determine what/where would be best for us, finding the best property (condo) once the location was decided and then dealing with a for sale by owner situation which made things more difficult. She also was extremely helpful with the settlement and was patient and professional the entire time. She is currently handling the sale of our townhouse and that is going very well."
- Ingrid B."As first time buyers in a fast moving market, Wendy was our saving grace. Our good friend just bought a home in the neighborhood and raved about her experience with Wendy. Prompt, knowledgeable, and patient, she guided us through the entire process and always with a smile. We relied on her expertise heavily in the offer process as we were looking in a competitive, sought after area. Houses would garner multiple offers immediately after listing and not even make it to the open house. Due to her strategy and local knowledge, our first offer was accepted! Wendy was so awesome that the listing agent told us during the settlement, “You’ve got a great agent! Thank you for the smooth closing.""
- Young & Bo H."A colleague of mine introduced me to Wendy Santantonio after learning that I was moving from the West Coast to the Northern Virginia area. After speaking with Wendy about my desires in a new home, she quickly compiled a list of properties for me to visit during a house hunting trip to the area. We saw approximately 20 homes in a three-day period before making an offer on a home in Northern Alexandria. Thanks to Wendy, I was able to close on the property within 30 days of going under contract. Wendy’s responsiveness, knowledge, and communication skills facilitated the home buying process in what is considered one of the most competitive real estate markets in the United States. Wendy was able to accommodate my fluctuating schedule from over 2,000 miles away and three time zones. I am extremely satisfied with not only my new home, but with the ease and efficiency of the home buying process thanks to Wendy. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Virginia."
- Mike G."I was introduced to Wendy Santantonio through my brother, who had worked with her when he and his family bought their home in Old Town, Alexandria and raved about his home buying experience with her. As a Foreign Service family posted overseas, buying a home came with certain challenges, not the least of which include not being able to look at houses in-person and difficulties in finding a good time to communicate, given our 9-10 hour time difference. We were extremely lucky to have Wendy represent us. Organized, talented, very responsive and hardworking, she took the time to get to know our family during our FaceTime sessions, provide sound advice, and ask insightful questions that could help her (and ourselves!) bette understand exactly what we were looking for. She worked tirelessly going to every single open house with my brother for 15+ homes we thought had potential, sending us photos and their thoughts and/or FaceTiming with us to show us around some of the homes. Despite the time difference, she responded to emails and calls promptly. She also kept us within budget, walked us through the settlement documents, and sent helpful reminders for deadlines during escrow period. Echoing much of what her other clients have said, she has a way of relating to you so that it feels like she's your best friend and is there for your best interest, while maintaining professionalism. Thanks to Wendy, we now have a beautiful home to come back to when we finish our overseas assignment!"
- Eric & Sunnie H."Working with Wendy was such a pleasure!! As a first time home buyer, she made a difficult process understandable and uncomplicated. She was flexible with my schedule and extremely accommodating. She anticipated my needs in order to help me find the home that was perfect for me. She is so friendly and personable and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
- Luke H."We cannot say enough wonderful things about our home buying experience with Wendy Santantonio. We are a military family relocating to the opposite coast, and despite the distance, Wendy could not have made working with her any easier. She is an excellent communicator, she is very responsive, and she is the most organized person I've ever worked with. Wendy has a real talent in guiding you through the home buying process in a way that does not feel overwhelming - and trust me - as first time home buyers, we did NOT know anything! She is always two steps ahead, making sure you are prepared and you know what is coming. Because we were flying out for a short period of time to look at houses in person, it was crucial for us to have a realtor who was efficient and would not waste our time. Wendy was respectful of our budget, she always made herself available for meetings or appointments we could not attend, and she lined up showings at every single house we were interested in. We saw 16 homes in two days, all with a toddler in tow, and Wendy's attention to detail and expertise really helped us make our choice. She gave us fantastic advice and always made us feel like we were her only clients, when we know we were visiting at a very busy time of year. Wendy has a way of relating to you so that it feels like she's your best friend, all while also maintaining a professionalism and respect that is rare. She is a true gem and anyone would be lucky to work with her."
- Joe & Noelle S."Within two months of meeting Wendy, my husband and I found and bought the PERFECT new home and sold our previous home. In just two months! We could not have made a better choice than Wendy for both purchasing and selling. Not only did Wendy work tirelessly to ensure that we found a new home that met our expectations, she also intuited how to make our offer extremely appealing, which is key in a competitive market like Old Town Alexandria. Everything was so clear and seamless, and her communication for next steps/actions item could not have been more clear. Equally impressive to me was the direction she took in selling our previous home. We thought begrudgingly that we might have to spend some months paying two mortgages while we fixed up our old place. No so! With Wendy's recommendations for contractors and the timeline she set, we had our house (that we had lived in for five and a half years) market-ready and looking fabulous about 10 days after we moved out of it. Buying and selling a home can be stressful and emotional, but working with Wendy made it an absolute joy."
- Shawn & Brittany W."We have bought and sold five houses in our day, and Wendy is, by far, the best real estate agent we have ever used. Diligent, energetic, and knowledgeable, she sold our Old Town home within days of listing at the price she told us we could get. We moved away a week before we listed the house, and she smoothly managed the process of getting the house ready for sale in our absence on time and on budget. Our advice: hire her and do what she recommends."
- Peter & Paula G."We can't say enough great things about our recent Old Town Alexandria home buying experience with Wendy - she surpassed all of our expectations. We have purchased and sold 5 homes to date, and can say without a doubt that Wendy is the best! She is a detail-oriented realtor who is always 2-3 steps ahead during the home buying process. Wendy is a great communicator, and we always felt well-prepared and informed during our home buying journey. Wendy asks the right questions, even when they're the tough questions. She is committed to making the experience as smooth as possible. She is a thoughtful realtor who relies on her years of experience to help get her clients across the finish line!"
- Jeff & Molly C."As first time homebuyers we weren't quite sure what to expect from a realtor, but Wendy exceeded anything we could have possibly imagined. We could tell she was someone we wanted in our corner from our very first meeting when she outlined the entire home buying process, and explained exactly what her role would be should we choose to work with her. Wendy was highly organized, which made viewing properties enjoyable and efficient. She worked hard to get us timely showings in a fast paced market. She was flexible with us as our "must haves" evolved and incredibly respectful of our budget. Her responsiveness and dedication to finding us our perfect home was unparalleled. It truly felt as though we were working with a friend who was as invested in the process as we were. Wendy really has her finger on the pulse of the Alexandria real estate market, and we would highly recommend her to anyone in search of their next home!"
- Whitney O. & Maggie W."If looking for exceptional service, there is no other choice for a realtor in Northern Virginia than Wendy Santantonio. We have had the pleasure of working with her over the past five years. Wendy assisted my husband and me in finding a home to rent and then later, our home that we purchased. As we we're clients with special needs (multiple pets) her diligence and patience were instrumental in finding both perfect properties. It was not until we were selling our home that I realized what a true treasure she is. We placed an offer on our dream home in Florida and suddenly were in need of selling ours as quickly as possible. Wendy's knowledge of the market and detailed planning allowed us to price our home correctly. Her solid advice on staging and improvements maximized our profit and in the middle of January snowstorms we had lots of interest in our home. This generated several offers which again she managed flawlessly. Wendy was always accessible and walked us through every step of the process. Her efforts were instrumental in securing our forever home. If Virginia is where you are looking to purchase or sell a home, there is none other than Wendy Santantonio for all of your real estate needs."
- Elizabeth & Rhys T."Wendy represented us as buyers for our first home purchase. Going into the process, we knew we liked her. Having now completed the process, we are RAVING FANS and can't imagine hiring anyone else to help us with buying or selling property in the future. During the process, it was clear that finding the right fit and our long-term happiness was Wendy's primary goal, rather than just the purchase of any old house. She is in this job for the right reasons, and that's what you need when you're making this investment. Wendy had impeccable attention to detail, provided very good feedback and advice on the properties we considered, and was extremely knowledgeable about the process. During the process we realized just how many balls had to be kept in the air, and how much you needed an advocate on your side. Wendy kept it all moving forward and organized for us. Needless to say, we highly recommend her."
- Jane & Ryan P."What can I say about Wendy? A lot, actually. The first is THANK YOU for everything!! Thank you for your professionalism, your attention to detail, your organizational skills and your commitment to making the sales process as seamless and trouble free as possible. The second is THANK YOU for your compassion during a difficult time and for going beyond the call of duty to help our family handle unexpected situations when we couldn't be there to deal with them. Located out of state, I was the executor of an estate with real property located in the historic district of Old Town, and was a bit concerned about not only not knowing the nuances of selling a unique historic property in that market, but also at the thought of managing the various aspects involved in preparing the property to go on the market (clearing of the estate items in the property, repairs and cleaning, preparing the house to show, etc.). Wendy put together a solid plan along with a time table and task list that covered everything from A-Z, including the removal of personal items, repairs, cleaning, staging, and both pre- and post-sale activities. She arranged for and supplied bids for all work, and stayed in constant communication with me to make sure I was well informed throughout the process. Wendy is very budget conscious and showed great judgement to make sure we did not waste money doing things that would not help sell the property. All of the contractors she recommended were easy to work with and did high quality work at a fair price. She has very high standards and once the work began, she was on site to ensure that it was done properly and to our expectations, and to handle any unexpected problems that arose. For anyone considering using Wendy Santantonio for their real estate needs, you can't go wrong! While I have not been involved in a large number of sales, I have been involved in many and I have never worked with a more thorough and consummate professional than Wendy."
- Jerry G."We were lucky enough to have Wendy not only as our realtor, but also our neighbor. When we found out that our next set of orders from the Navy were taking us back to the West Coast, Wendy was the obvious choice to help us get our Old Town townhouse on the market. From project management and pricing to design consultations and photography, Wendy's advice, attention to detail and hands-on management style were invaluable. She is one of the most organized people I've ever met - and her knowledge of the area, the industry and of how to market and sell a home helped us go from listed to multiple offers in one weekend. Over and over Wendy went above and beyond for us, recommending and managing contractors and personally attending to all the small details at our home, often when we were away from it. If you're looking for someone you can trust to do what's right for YOU, look no farther than Wendy."
- Brandi & Brian H."We worked with Wendy Santantonio in the summer of 2018 to sell our home, and we couldn't have picked a better realtor. This is not the first time we have relied on Wendy to sell/buy a property and she once again has demonstrated (not surprisingly) she is a five-star real estate agent. Wendy is friendly, very detailed-oriented, and organized. She communicated with us regularly and provided us prompt updates throughout the process. Wendy went above and beyond by providing cost-saving hands-on support in renovation, photography, staging and marketing our property. She has boundless knowledge of all matters real estate and made expert, critical suggestions (which we put into action). The outcome of her tremendous effort was that our house sold instantly and above asking price. In sum, Wendy is the consummate professional and any home buyer or seller who partners with her would be partnering with the best in the business."
- Zewdi S. & Alex M."It was a great pleasure to work with Wendy. In as much as it has been the better part of 20 years since we were involved in a residential transaction, we were more than a little out-of-date and out-of-touch with the process. Wendy did an exceptional job of bringing us up-to-date with the current situation and with the right touch of firmness and necessity of the process. We can't thank her enough for her attention to detail, love and understanding of her clients and the process. It was a tremendous success beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you!"
- Donald & Annabel F."My experience with Wendy was great from beginning to end. Not only did she help me find my perfect townhouse in a competitive market, but she did a fantastic job at selling my condo faster than I ever thought possible. She was very patient and listened to all of my preferences and concerns and provided per own expertise to help guide me to make better decisions. Her knowledge of the industry was critical in making my dream home wish come true."
- Andrea S."Selling a house can be a daunting task, but Wendy Santantonio made the entire process a breeze. From our first meeting to settlement day, she helped guide us through the process, always able to answer questions, calm nerves and keep the momentum going. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the current market and helped us price our house appropriately. Her keen eye for design and staging elevated our house to a whole new level. The photos in our listing blew the competition away! Within three days, we had over three dozen showings and a dozen offers. Again, her knowledge and expertise helped us sort through the offers and allowed us to make the right choice. We are so happy we made the decision to work with Wendy; we have no doubt that without her, we would not have been as successful."
- Brian & Sarah S."Wendy was the best real estate agent I've ever worked with. She was very thorough, responsive, and helpful from day one, to settlement, and beyond. Her subject matter expertise and professionalism alone makes her arguably the best agent in the area. Coupled with her quality of character, however, I can't imagine anyone holding a candle to her. Wendy made sure all of her business was conducted with the highest level of integrity even at times when it significantly inconvenienced her and/or would've worked against here interest."
- Eddie & Monica H."The level of service we received from Wendy was exceptional. This was our first home purchase and she walked us through each and every step thoroughly. She also responded promptly to all of our texts/emails/calls and worked around our somewhat inflexible schedule. Wendy was the BEST!"
- Christine & Adam W."Personable. Communicative. Knowledgeable. I could go on and on, but these would be my top three adjectives to describe Wendy. Wendy helped my husband, two-and-a-half year old son, and newborn daughter find our perfect home in under two weeks, and the process went flawlessly. Personable. Wendy came recommended to my husband and I for our house-hunting needs via a coworker who has worked with Wendy on many separate occasions. The instant we connected on the phone, I knew she was going to be great to work with. She's the type of person you feel like you've known your entire life the minute you strike up a conversation. Communicative. Throughout the entire house-hunting and purchasing process, Wendy stayed in constant communication with us either via email, text, or phone. We never had to guess about the state of where we were in the process or if we'd be able to get a hold of Wendy. She always had us looped in so we were in the know. Knowledgeable. Wendy helped us navigate purchasing a house in a neighborhood we were unfamiliar with in and also in a state we had never done real estate business in before. Based on what she knew of us, she was able to vector in on where we should be looking. And once the actual purchase started to take place, Wendy made it very easy for us to know where we were in the process. Always. #realtoroftheyear"
- Katie & Ralph P."Wendy provided exceptional service throughout this whole home-buying process. She was very responsive to emails and phone calls. We loved working with Wendy, and we will definitely recommend her to friends who are looking to purchase a home."
- Tim & Alaina T."After being friends with Wendy for over a decade, it was a pleasure to see her professionalism and proficiency when we worked with her to purchase a new home. She was very organized and detail oriented, and her passion for all things real estate shines through in her work. On the purchase of our new home in Virginia, Wendy guided us through an unusual and prolonged contract process with the right amount of patience, persistence, and diplomacy. Upon the successful purchase of our new home, she then helped us sell our prior home on a short timeline. Thanks to Wendy's expert guidance regarding budget-conscious upgrades to our old home, coordination with contractors, practiced eye for staging, and effective marketing campaign, our old home was under contract within a week of listing. We obtained an extraordinary price and breezed through a pain free contract process. We don't hesitate to recommend Wendy to anyone that is in the market to buy or sell."
- Doug G. & Gretchen K."Wendy was quite simply outstanding while managing both the sale of our old house and the purchase of our new one. My wife and I have bought and sold many homes over the years and we've never had such a smooth, well-managed process. She was absolutely meticulous in the tracking of each and every step of not only our two transactions, but also the two contingent sales on which our sale and purchase hinged, as well. She kept us well informed throughout the process and talked us through all of the contingencies and requirements with ease. She was knowledgeable of the neighborhoods we were interested in and her instincts were spot-on. Based on her sound advice and guidance in staging the house, we had an offer at our asking price just days after we put the house on the market. Her expertise and professionalism was really what set Wendy apart from any real estate agent we have ever worked with, she earned our trust early on and maintained it throughout the process and beyond. I wouldn't even consider using any other realtor - she's the best. Thanks Wendy!"
- Dave & Amy D."We met Wendy Santantonio at an open house shortly after moving to Old Town Alexandria. It turned out to be our lucky day! Despite being committed to a rental lease for the next several months, Wendy reached out to us and continued to keep in touch with us until we decided to begin to look for a property to purchase. By this time Wendy was familiar with our wants, needs, and budget. Keeping these things in mind she was able to find us the ideal property within 2 weeks of starting our search. She then seamlessly guided us through the closing process. It would be an understatement to say she exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Wendy!"
- John and Kathy F."My husband and I were in town for one month visiting our daughter and family. Wendy helped us find a second home in Alexandria in that brief time. She was very accommodating and was able to show us several condominiums that were of interest to us and within our price range. She knows the Alexandria real estate market! Wendy made the buying process very easy and presented “next steps” clearly along the way. We would highly recommend Wendy for your real estate needs!"
- Pam B."I truly cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Wendy. My husband and I were first-time buyers, new to the area, and buying in a VERY competitive and fast-moving market. During our first meeting, Wendy walked us through the home buying process and immediately made us feel at ease with what I thought would be a very stressful process. She listened and understood what we were looking for, was quick to share and arrange visits to see new properties, and kept us feeling encouraged throughout the process. She provided sound and trustworthy advice and never made us feel like we were making the wrong decision. We ended up buying a house that never went on the market and only knew about because of Wendy’s connections, which we are so grateful for. When it came time to making an offer and closing she helped guide us every step of the way, making sure we hit deadlines, recommended a fantastic mortgage lender, and made the entire process – from start to finish – smooth, stress-free, and dare I say, enjoyable. She even recommended a great painter, flooring company and electrician after we had closed on the property, because that’s how much she cares about her clients and their happiness. We are so lucky to have been able to work with Wendy and cannot recommend her enough. She is simply fantastic!"
- Jess & Bret S."Coming into a new housing market can be daunting, but Wendy worked to make the process comprehensible and stress free. Her intimate knowledge of Old Town, the ins and outs of renovating a home here, as well as her familiarity with new properties under development, worked together to help her find us the place most suitable to our needs!"
- Bob and Kathy S."As soon as I decided to move into Old Town, I knew I needed to call Wendy Santantonio to be my Realtor. From her knowledge of the neighborhood, to her decor and furniture placement advice, to the efficient and proactive service she provided, I was thrilled to be working with Wendy. From the first showing to the final move-in, Wendy's professionalism was appreciated every step of the way."
- Carrie J."We worked with Wendy to find a place "right in the heart of the action in Old Town." I called her "out of the blue" one evening from our home in CT. We instantly connected, Wendy was/is a great listener who worked quickly and proactively with my wife and I to find the perfect place with one visit and a number of phone and web consultations. Nicely done!! Wendy is efficient, knowledgeable, flexible and personable. She honors her commitments. It was a pleasure working with her- we recommend her without reservation."
- JC and Chris T."We found the perfect property in the first week of December 2013, and the sellers offered a subsidy if we closed in 28 days. We couldn't have done it without Wendy's advice and assistance -- she worked tirelessly to make sure we met our deadline and made herself available via phone and email all day and night, even through the holidays. We couldn't have been happier with any other agent."
- Jen B. and Adam B."In November of 2013 -- the day after Thanksgiving -- my fianc accepted a job offer in DC with an immediate start date of December 30th, 2013. Living in North Carolina, this gave us less than a month choose a neighborhood, find a house, and completely relocate life to DC, all during the frantically busy holiday season. Quickly, we discovered how difficult it can be to find a place on your own - We needed help, desperately. After turning to a McEnearney Associates, we found Wendy Santantonio -- a wonderful young realtor who knows (quite literally) EVERYTHING there is to know about Old Town. Wendy is informative, diligent, and really did an amazing job of matching the right properties to each of our personalities and needs. She didn't just help us find a house in Old Town, she helped us find the perfect home in the perfect location! Furthermore, she made both our house hunting/moving experience an enjoyable one, rather than a stressful nightmare, for which we are immensely grateful! Wendy Santantonio is hands down the only realtor we will call when we purchase our first home here in Old Town, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to rent or buy in this wonderful & historic community!"
- EB C. and Bryce T."My husband owned a home before we were married and had a horrible experience with the realtor who helped him purchase the house and a second realtor who sold the house. So when we decided to start looking for our first home together, we were incredibly selective in choosing our realtor. Wendy Santantonio was our perfect fit! We never doubted for a moment that we would soon be living in our dream home with Wendy leading our team. Wendy was our fierce advocate in negotiations, our counselor whenever we had questions and our good friend who made the whole process fun and enjoyable."
- Elizabeth L. and Jasen F."Wendy was a pleasure to work with and we are very happy with our purchase. Wendy was always available to us --- She always had (or got) the answers to our many questions, was never pushy, listened to what we wanted and guided us easily throughout the process. Additionally, she was able to use her first hand knowledge of major home renovation to help guide us away from houses that would put us in an uncomfortable situation. We will definitely recommend her services to friends and neighbors in the future!"
- Jeff and Anne A."When my husband and I decided to buy an investment property, the first person that crossed my mind was Wendy. She found our ideal property within days and we were able to close quickly. She understood exactly what we were looking for and we didn't waste any time. I enjoyed every single second working with Wendy. She is very reliable and professional, and I am looking forward to our next endeavor!"
- Zewdi S. and Alex M."We were referred to Wendy to assist with our search for a temporary rental home. With 4 pets, we had some demanding requirements that were hard to meet. No one wants to rent their home to 4 animals. Wendy stuck by us and was able to find the perfect place. As our temporary rental was coming to and end, we called on Wendy to assist with finding us a permanent home. Wendy was again able to deal with our unique requirements. We found a great home. With her expertise, we were able to get a good price and lower our closing costs. I would recommend Wendy Santantonio for any Real Estate need and will definitely call her should we outgrow our new home."
- Rhys and Liz T."Wendy is nothing short of amazing. I recently purchased a condo in Arlington, and I couldn't be happier. I received orders to Arlington after being stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico. I roughly had less than 3 months, while I was still busy with work, to find a place and move. I was lucky enough to have Wendy as a realtor. She kept my schedule in mind continuously giving me updates. Her charismatic nature made the searching and buying process effortless and fun. Wendy knows the area, has great taste, and works hard for you to find your perfect home. One word: Awesome."
- Cris D."Wendy was truly a pro in helping me find the perfect home in Old Town! She was very responsive and accommodating, and was able to suggest properties that met my needs. Additionally, she nudged me to look at properties I might not have picked out for myself which is where I ultimately ended up. I would highly recommend Wendy. She's personable and highly skilled - a winning combination!"
- Angela M."There are realtors and then there is Wendy Santantonio. She is by far the most talented, proactive, professional person I have met in the real estate business. As an active duty military stationed out of state, she went above and beyond what anyone would expect from a realtor. From working with contractors, to cleaning the condo, staging furniture, adding decor, and coordinating with the condo association, she took care of EVERYTHING! She approached issues with my sale in a professional manner giving insightful advice, keeping me on track, and made sure I never felt pressured."
- Mark M."We loved working with Wendy! I can't imagine any other real estate agent knowing or being as passionate about the Old Town area as she is. It was so nice to have an advocate in our corner, someone who seemed to really get us and what we wanted. I heartily recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a new home in the Old Town area."
- Christine D. and Dan S."Wendy Santantonio exceeded my expectations of a realtor. I met Wendy at an open house, and she was so welcoming and personable that I knew I had found my realtor. She is very professional, organized, and knowledgeable. Wendy ensured that the selling process was as efficient and convenient for me as possible by coordinating work to be done at my place (including finding contractors), staging my home, and working with my condo association. Wendy is by far one of the best realtors I've worked with and I will be keeping her contact information for my next move. Thank you, Wendy!"
- Nikki-Blair C."From the moment you meet Wendy, you immediately recognize her professional, knowledgeable, and determined characteristics, but as you get to know her you will see she is also the warmest, friendliest person you have ever met. She has a certain quality every home buyer/seller is looking for in a Real Estate Agent--that drive to do whatever it takes to make her clients happy. And that is exactly what she did for my family. And throughout all the trials and tribulations she donned a smile and a warm, welcoming demeanor. It's hard to find someone these days who will work tirelessly for you and continue to keep a positive attitude throughout it all. Wendy covered every corner of every possible area where we were looking to purchase our first home and even looked in places we didn't know we wanted to see. It was unseasonably cold during our house hunting visit and Wendy literally went in her own closet and gave me a jacket to wear for the few days we were in town just to make sure I was comfortable. After only a couple of jammed packed days of searching, Wendy showed us a house that was certainly not on our radar--and without a question we put in an offer. She knew just what our family needed and helped us negotiate all of the details in a timely manner. We are so grateful for all of her suggestions for professional services (i.e. George Mason Mortgage), her tips on furniture placement and decorating, and even great places to eat in the area--she really knows Old Town like the back of her hand! Wendy is beyond a Real Estate Agent; she will quickly become part of your family if you let her! Thank you Wendy for finding our dream home in Alexandria, VA!!!"
- Katie and Colin B."From the very first phone call, Wendy was pleasant, professional and helpful! She was timely and responsive to our every need. Wendy helped us find a beautiful property to rent near Old Town and we could not be happier. I would highly recommend Wendy to friends and family who are looking to buy or sell a property. Even after the move-in date passes, Wendy has offered to help us get to know the area and do whatever she can to help with our transition. She is simply amazing!!"
- Lisa and Charlie T."Wendy is the consummate real estate professional. She excels in every step of the process and, through her natural enthusiasm and passion for these life-changing moments, goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is honest, calm, thoughtful, resourceful, detail-oriented, extremely knowledgeable and an excellent negotiator and communicator. With busy work lives, we couldn't have done it without her; and if we ever buy or sell a home in the future, there's no question we're going with Wendy!"
- Jonathan B. and Liz D."Wendy is simply amazing. There is no better realtor in Old Town or anywhere. We started working with Wendy five months prior to putting our house on the market. At our request, she recommended interior and exterior paint colors. She met contractors at our home while we were at work. She was always available for consultation or advice. She patiently advised that we wait to go on the market in the Spring to get top dollar for our home - which we sold in five days at full asking - a price we couldn't believe. Most impressively, she managed our home sale after we had relocated to Hawaii. This included checking in on our house during the deep freeze of 2015 to discover that our furnace had gone out and we had ice in our toilets. For the next week she met plumbers and other contractors at our home at all hours of the day/night. She could not have worked harder for us or been more pleasant and communicative throughout. Since we were moving under a government transfer, she also coordinated all aspects of our sale with a third party relocation agency. We cannot recommend her highly enough. You should definitely hire her, you will not be disappointed!!"
- Ryan N. and Melissa M."Few experiences are as daunting as the time sensitive sale and purchase of one's residence. Yet when confronted with this distressing ordeal, Wendy's agility, skill and guidance made what otherwise could have been an unpleasant experience into a relatively easy and enjoyable one. From the beginning, Wendy listened well and understood exactly what we were looking to purchase, and appreciated both our budget parameters and our desire to focus on properties in a specific location. She took all the time that we needed, and was always available to tour properties with us. Efficiently, she suggested properties that appealed to us, without needlessly showing us properties that we had no serious interest in owning. When we ultimately did find the house that we wanted to place a bid on, Wendy's judgment and experience were instrumental in procuring the property for us. On the selling end, Wendy made invaluable suggestions on how to best stage my condominium and marketed it at a price that moved it to sale, without sacrificing price. All in all, if you are looking to either sell your current home, buy a new home, and/or both, you would be in great hands to have Wendy handle your real estate transactions."
- Matt H. and Tracie F."Wendy is one of the best realtors we had a chance to work with as her job also happens to be her passion. She has excellent communication skills and handles all negotiations and situations in a professional matter. Her knowledge and experience were demonstrated through the sound advice that she gave us throughout the process. She always has her client's best interest at heart. She was always available to answer questions and help in the process and went above and beyond the call of duty and we are very grateful to her for that. Under her guidance, we sold our house within 36 hours for above the asking price. We would hire her again anytime and highly recommend her to anyone looking to hire a realtor."
- Nika and Nicolas D."We never would have found our Old Town home without Wendy's help! We had been working with an online discount broker, but as first-time buyers, we needed more experienced guidance from someone who really knew the area. Wendy got us on the right track. She helped us every step of the way with her sound advice and was patient with all of our many questions. She knew exactly the right approach to take with our offer and the subsequent negotiations, and she really went the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly. On the day we moved in, she even brought us doughnuts! Throughout the whole process, it was such a relief to us to have Wendy on our side."
- Erica R. and Phil E."As a first time home buyer, I couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Wendy. Her wisdom and guidance definitely made the home buying process less stressful and straight forward. From our initial meeting I was very impressed by her professionalism and knowledge. She clearly laid out all the steps I needed to take during the search and buying process. She was always ready to answer any questions or doubts I had, especially when I started looking at potential houses. When I finally found a house of my liking she did a great job looking out for my best interests during the negotiations with the sellers. I can't express enough how grateful I am with Wendy for all her help. She is definitely the best of the best."
- Victor M."Old Town Alexandria is full of real estate treasures, from historic houses to timeless traditions, and the services provided by Wendy Santantonio is one of the highlights. Wendy is a veritable gold mine for information and resources in the Northern Virginia area, and Old Town Alexandria is no exception. As an Old Town resident, she gives a unique look into neighborhoods, homes, and local experiences. As a Realtor, she provides remarkable insight regarding market data, competition, and the real value and livability associated with the area as well as individual homes. In addition to finding a renter for our previous home, Wendy worked with my husband and me non-stop to find our truly perfect home in our ideal location and supported us through the home buying experience. She has a gift to make clients feel they are the only group with whom she works - even if she is providing exceptional, detailed care for every other client simultaneously. Her level of experience, professionalism, and dedication to her work is unrivaled, and I would not recommend anyone other than Wendy Santantonio for real estate services. You will be incredibly happy and lucky to be working with her!"
- Mariam and Andrew C."We worked with Wendy this fall to purchase our home in Old Town and she could not have made the process any easier. From her availability to show us homes to walking us through the offer and settlement process step by step, Wendy made the home buying process as easy and stress-free as possible. She has extensive knowledge of historic Old Town homes and provided a lot of insight into the era that our home was built and how to begin to restore it. We would absolutely work with Wendy again to buy or sell a home and we highly recommend her! In addition to getting a new house, we also feel like we made a new friend."
- Stu and Lauren S."This is a huge thank you to Wendy. She is an amazing real estate agent! Wendy was (and is) Superwoman and took care of everything and I mean everything. She would go to the house and let in contractors, follow up to make sure the house was locked up. She made suggestions on how to spruce up the house, keeping in mind a budget. We painted inside and out, polished the floors, landscaped, replaced a roof. The staging was awesome! She had great connections with great contractors and she followed up to make sure they did a perfect job. This house was in Old Town Alexandria and we received an offer the week it went up for sale and sold for more than the asking price! I highly recommend her. Her knowledge and love of Old Town is perfect. I will miss working with Wendy. Words cannot express how grateful I am for everything she did. Thank you Wendy."
- Melissa B."Wendy is a gem. From start to finish she did an excellent job of selling our home. We started a month ahead of placing our home on the market and she was a tremendous help with the contractors and everything else needed to get the home ready. From taking time to meet the contractors to giving advice on what buyers want to see, Wendy was there. She keeps you informed every step of the way. From start to finish she did an excellent job of selling our home, in four days no less. She walks you through every step from prep to offers to closing, she goes above and beyond in what she does. We highly recommend Wendy."
- Ed and Peggy A."We always wanted to live in Old Town Alexandria and when deciding on an agent to represent us, we wanted someone who knows everything about this wonderful town (i.e. the new restaurants that are coming, what changes are on the horizon) and someone who loves the town as much as we do. We found that person in Wendy Santantonio. She spent time getting to know us as well as really understanding what we were looking for in a house, and additionally gave us other ideas and suggestions. She did a great job helping us find the perfect place! We also used Wendy when selling our house in Island Creek in Alexandria. Wendy put a lot of time, effort and energy to help sell our house. Great pictures for the listings, good staging advice and kept us informed on anything that was happening not only with our house but also houses in the neighborhood. Overall we had a great experience with Wendy both buying and selling and highly recommend her services"
- Dan and Alison S."Wendy Santantonio is an excellent realtor, in addition to being a good friend and neighbor. She is a true professional -- knowledgeable, energetic, creative and wise in her advice. She guided us through the process necessary to prepare our house for sale and then provided superb representation in the public relations phase of strategic advertising and showing the house. Wendy's command of real estate law throughout, but especially in the final phase of the process, was impressive."
- Joel and Zemphria B."After years of browsing the local listings we finally found "the one" both in our new home and in the spectacularly talented Wendy Santantonio. We knew our moving process would be anything but simple with the sale of our previous home in the mix, but with Wendy's vast expertise and unwavering attention to detail we navigated each twist and turn with surprising ease. Her comprehensive marketing strategy and elegant staging solutions resulted in a great offer after only 6 days on the market. Without sacrificing an ounce of professional savvy, her tactfulness and diligence in all communications brought a sense of comfort and warmth to the personal side of each transaction. Through hundreds of decision points Wendy was by our side, always exceeding our expectations by leaps and bounds. Today our journey into our new home is filled with happy memories, and for that we will always have Wendy to thank."
- Mike and Sarah Kate S."There aren't enough good things I can say about Wendy! As young working parents, we didn't have a lot of time and energy to put into the home selling/buying process. Wendy removed a lot of the stress for us and took care of everything. She patiently answered countless questions, prepared a professional marketing plan, staged our condo beautifully, and handled sticky negotiations with ease. We worked with Wendy to purchase a new home as well. We wanted to stay in the Alexandria area, and having Wendy's "insider" knowledge on homes in Old Town and the surrounding areas was extremely helpful. Again she was very patient with us and focused on homes that would fit our growing family. We never, ever felt pressured. I'm so grateful she was with us for every step of the process. If we ever move again, we will certainly use Wendy's services! She is a true professional, and she is such fun to be around too."
- Brian and Missy H."Wendy worked magic in getting our Old Town townhouse rented quickly. She guided us through the process graciously and efficiently. She analyzed the current market listings and helped us find the right price point. She suggested improvements and worked out the logistics with recommended contractors to ensure the work was done quickly. To our amazement, Wendy found a renter who wanted to move in immediately. She sped up the process, and from the time we signed with her to the time we signed the lease with our new renter was amazingly less than a month. She's lovely to work with and is so knowledgeable about Old Town. We were lucky to find her, and we would certainly contact Wendy again if we ever need to buy, sell or rent in Old Town. She's absolutely wonderful."
- Brianne A."In February we decided we needed to sell our home in Old Town. Due to unexpected circumstances, we needed to move to a bigger house and did not know where to begin. We reached out to Wendy for advice and guidance, and she exceeded our expectations! While living in Old Town, we had seen many of Wendy's listings fly off the market, so we were hopeful but we knew our home had quirks. She counseled us through the process of preparing to sell our home. She walked us through the remodel of our kitchen and bathroom. She was always available to discuss design details: paint, hardware, grout and tile. No detail was insignificant. Every recommendation she made we implemented and loved! She was willing to roll-up her sleeves along with us. She spent an entire evening at our home staging each room. As a result, the photos looked fantastic and we had an offer before our open house. Once our contract was ratified, she guided us through every step from inspection to settlement. Wendy was just as valuable in helping us find our next home. We cast a wide net and she was incredibly knowledgeable about every area we were considering. We had many, many questions and she looked into all of them and was quick to thoroughly respond. When we were ready to submit an offer, she coached us through preparing a competitive offer - late nights, early mornings, she was available to get the job done. Wendy is a spectacular real estate agent! She does it all: salesperson, negotiator, stager, and marketer. We are so appreciative of her guidance and look forward to a continued relationship with her in the future."
- Heather and Chris L."Wendy drove our home buying process from start to finish. As first home buyers, she guided us step by step and made sure we fully understood the process. What made us feel so at ease with Wendy was that she is both professional and personal. From helping us close on our home within 30 days to providing valuable decorating tips, we felt like we were working with someone who was not only our realtor but also our friend. Thus, you cannot ask for a better realtor. We would without a doubt recommend her to any friend or family looking for a home in the DC/Virginia area. Thank you Wendy for helping us find our first home!"
- Travis R. and Deblina B."Our family absolutely loved working with Wendy; she knew all the ins and outs of renting homes in such a competitive market and made our search seamless. Her knowledge, energy, attentiveness, and positive attitude made her so much fun to work with. We felt like we were in such great hands as we looked for a new home for our family. Wendy went the extra mile to help us get into the home we wanted and we couldn't be more thankful. She is wonderful!"
- Leigh Anne and Jordan S."We worked with Wendy at the end of this summer to sell our condo in Arlington. She helped us buy our home in Old Town and it was such a great experience, so it was a no-brainer to work with her again to sell our condo. She had great recommendations for paint colors and staging and our unit sold very quickly. Her marketing materials and promotion of our condo were amazing. The photography was also top-notch, making it a very appealing listing on the various online home sites. We couldn't have been happier working with Wendy for a second time and our condo unit was under contract within a week of hitting the market. Thank you, Wendy!"
- Lauren and Stu S."I had the good fortune to work with Wendy Santantonio on the renovation and sale of my house in Fairfax. It needed a lot of work, and Wendy managed that process from start to finish. She made suggestions as to what I needed to do to the house, but made it clear that it was up to me to make the decisions, and was really helpful when I needed to prioritize to stay within budget. Her organizational skills are outstanding; she identified contractors, arranged and reviewed bids, scheduled the many moving parts of the renovation process, and oversaw the whole complex operation. She was also an invaluable source of moral support and troubleshooting ideas when the inevitable glitches arose; her calmness, cheerfulness, and practical approach stood between me and hysteria more than once! The renovations turned a house with a very lived-in look into a showpiece, thanks to Wendy's exceptional taste and eye for design. Once the renovations were complete, she developed a step-by-step marketing plan and produced stunning marketing materials. The house was on the market for five days, I received five offers, and the house sold for $25,000 over asking price. She then managed the closing process, providing me with a schedule of every step and my responsibilities along the way. That process went off without a hitch, thanks to Wendy's superior professionalism and expertise. When I'm ready to take on home ownership again, I will not even think of working with anyone except Wendy."
- Lisa N.