“Anne-Marie and Ellen are simply the best in the business. With them we got the resources of their sizable firm, Evers, AND the personal touch of not one but two dedicated agents working together as a team. In addition to being a joy to work with, Anne-Marie and Ellen are true professionals who spent considerable time at every step in the process: preparing the home for presentation, comps analysis, marketing materials, pricing strategy, timing for putting the house on the market, and, of course, negotiating the sale. The results speak for themselves…we received multiple clean offers and sold our house above asking in less than a week. While there are inevitable uncertainties when putting a house up for sale, we were always sure about our decision to hire Anne-Marie and Ellen and follow their advice.” — Margaret and Carter Griffin, Chevy Chase, DC
“Selling a house with many memories is an emotional journey. Anne-Marie and Ellen respected those feelings while walking me through the process of preparing the house to sell to finding the right next home. With patience and respect, they demonstrated professionalism and care in making sure I understood each step and advocating for my interests for the sale and my future purchase. There were never too many calls or emails getting clarification and always a welcome response to make sure I had the information I needed. They are truly professionals who know all the business technicalities of real estate but clearly understand that it is the interests of their client that matters in the end.” — Suzanne Blattner, Bethesda MD
“One of the hardest and most stressful things you can do is buy (and sell) a house. These ladies make the process as painless as possible! I had the good fortune to work with Ellen and Anne-Marie this summer. Not only did they help me sell my house in very short order, but they helped me find my dream house! These ladies are truly the best! They are smart, easy to work with, on top of every detail, always accommodating, and they know the D-area real estate market in and out. They helped me every step of the way. I never could have survived the process without them. I can’t say enough good things about my Evers and Co. team!” – Linda Girardi, Chevy Chase, DC
“Anne-Marie and Ellen are exceptional real estate agents. Not only did this great team provide excellent advice and guidance throughout the entire (and often capricious) process of selling our condo in such an unstable market, but they provided sustained support. They are incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, attentive to detail and, most importantly, respectful. I never felt that I was any less important nor did I receive any less of their time, even though our condo was probably one of the smaller properties they handle. I am truly thankful to them and am very grateful to have had them on our side. I cannot recommend them highly enough.” –Holly Temple Mabry, Silver Spring
“In Spring ’09 my husband and I chose Anne-Marie Finnell and Ellen Abrams of Evers & Co. to be our realtors in the selling of our existing home and buying of a new one. Throughout the process, they were professional, attentive and accommodating. From the larger issues of pricing and prepping for the listing and negotiating contracts on our behalf (both selling & buying) to the smaller things such as, visiting countless property showings and securing boxes for our move, Anne-Marie and Ellen were always there and never considered a request to be too mundane or above and beyond “the call of duty.” We would use them again in a heartbeat!” –Dani Crichton, Potomac
“Ellen and Anne-Marie demonstrated a devotion to finding the perfect house for me beyond what I could have possibly expected or hoped from a real estate agent. They sought to understand my personal tastes, what I was looking for, and how I wanted to use the property and then pulled listings that could fit those parameters. Further, they went out with me for hours on end and constantly encouraged me that the right house was out there, even when I became personally frustrated. The result was finding the house of my dreams and two good friends in the process.” — Ryan Triplette, Esq., Logan Circle
“Anne-Marie provided truly comprehensive service in selling our house. She is smart, organized, experienced, and driven. We sold our house for well over the asking price due to her hard work and attention to detail. We were thrilled!” –Lucy and Thad McBride, American University Park
“As soon as you arrived on the scene we knew we had done the right thing. With a few decisive strokes, you had our house, and us, feeling fresh and hopeful. We were happy to be taking a few pictures off the walls, doing a little touch-up paint, taking old carpeting off the stairs and hallway, and watching you and Donna Evers create curtains for our living room that I notice are still hanging in the house three years later. You were modest about the fact that within two weeks we had to choose between two contracts, but we had no doubt, and still don’t that it was your energy and activity that literally saved us from disaster. So, there you are, and I repeat that you can tell anyone to call us for a reference.”
–Rachel and Elliott Abrams, Barnaby Woods
“I am so pleased to share with you the wonderful work and skills Anne-Marie used in successfully selling my difficult house this past summer, finding me the perfect replacement, and finessing my purchase of it. Anne-Marie has wonderful people skills, relating to everyone she meets with empathy and professionalism. She can quickly zero in on a problem and suggest ways to either solve it or work around it. She has endless patience, and is exacting and prompt in all she does.” –Helen P. Secrest, Ch Ch, MD
“We entered the DC housing market just as inventory tightened all around town. Ellen stayed in touch daily, providing timely reports on new and pending listings to help us get a first look. She respected our price range and never pushed. When it came time to sell, Ellen appreciated the character and special care invested in our home. She helped us move quickly and sell the first week. We definitely would work with her again.” –Lou and Debbie Duff, Barnaby Woods
“You’ll not find a smarter, savvier or more dedicated real estate agent than Anne-Marie Finnell. She put an offer in on a place we wanted to buy on a Sunday and by Tuesday, we had a contract on great terms, all due to Anne-Marie’s “above and beyond” efforts and great advice. The process was remarkably painless (for us, anyway) and we couldn’t be happier in our new place. I HIGHLY recommend her.”
–Lisa Robertson, Esq., Alexandria, VA
“Ellen quickly figured out what we wanted and showed us more than 50 properties. We never felt any pressure to act on a house that was not just right. She sent us fact sheets on new listings almost daily, and as with all Evers agents was always professional and courteous.”
–Robert Laycock and Thomas Vogt, Georgetown
“I don’t know anyone who looks forward to putting his or her home on the market, and I was no exception. But working with Ellen made all the difference. From the beginning, Ellen was great. She was professional, knowledgeable, and organized. In addition to this, her positive attitude kept me calm, and her sense of humor kept me sane. Ellen’s relaxed and reassuring approach kept the entire process easy. She remained on top of her own responsibilities as well as knowing exactly what to require from the other agents and buyers. She’s experienced, flexible and responsive. Her style of communication was perfect, timely and non-invasive. I felt that she was always available and her advice was excellent. Asking Ellen to sell my townhouse was the best decision I could have made. She made me feel like I was her only client and I would recommend her to anyone.” –Patricia A. Waterfield, Potomac
“This letter is to thank you for the excellent job you did in selling my mother’s house this spring. As you know, Roger and I felt a bit overwhelmed at the outset because of the seemingly endless work that lay ahead, including cleaning out the house, cleaning up the house, and fixing up the house. Your upbeat and positive manner went a long way toward keeping us motivated and on course through it all. Additionally, your estimate on the potential sale price was right on the mark and the events leading up to the sale went off just as you said they would. It isn’t often that one feels as secure in a business transaction as Roger and I did with you. May you have continued success and happy clients.” — Wayne Shewmaker, Chevy Chase, DC