Buying our first house came with a LOT to learn and understand quickly. From the initial meetings to spell things out, to touring around homes and helping us understand what we wanted, we found a home we absolutely love. John’s been so patient, extremely responsive, great at negotiating and working on our side, and it was clear he wasn’t satisfied unless we were happy with such an important purchase. We felt at ease with this process knowing we were in good hands the entire time, including more check-ins after we purchased to make sure everything’s going smoothly. Could not recommend enough!
I can't thank John Coplen enough for helping me find a new home after needing to move out of my prior home quickly. It was a challenging experience and he was generous and patient when working with me to find a new home. He is a great negotiator and I am happy with how things turned out with my home sanctuary in the city. He is one of the best in the biz and alway so responsive and a joy to work with.
I worked with Alex (Shabo) and John on selling my condo in Logan Circle, and had a fantastic experience. They were extremely professional and communicative throughout the process. In addition, they are very familiar with the neighborhood, and were thoughtful and transparent on their pricing and listing recommendations. Alex went above and beyond to address a few minor maintenance issues resolved before the open house, making my life easier (which was greatly appreciated). Highly recommend this team!
I recently had the pleasure of working with John and Alex Shabo who were truly incredible realtors, and I can't say enough good things about their expertise and professionalism. From the moment I started my search for a new home, they went above and beyond to ensure that I found the perfect place. Their knowledge of the market was outstanding, and they guided me through every step of the process with confidence and ease. They listened attentively to my needs and preferences, and their attention to detail was truly remarkable. Not only were they incredibly responsive and available whenever I had questions or concerns, but they also provided valuable insights and advice that helped me make informed decisions. They truly had my best interests at heart and made me feel like a priority throughout the entire process. They were diligent in their research and always kept me informed of any updates or developments. They were a strong advocate for me and ensured that my interests were protected. In addition to their professionalism, they were also personable and easy to work with. They had a warm and friendly demeanor that made the process enjoyable and stress-free. It was evident that they genuinely cared about my satisfaction and happiness. I cannot recommend these realtors enough. They are a true expert in their field and a pleasure to work with. If you're in need of a realtor who will go above and beyond to meet your needs, look no further. They will exceed your expectations and make the home-buying or selling process a breeze.
John is a phenomenal realtor and designer. He helped my partner and I buy our first home in DC, a search and process that took more than a year. With us as first-time buyers, he was patient, taught us about the process and market, and pointed us to other resources and experts. It was such a good experience that I referred John to my parents, and he found them their dream home in Maryland.
Working with John was just perfect. He is responsive at any time, acts fast, has great advice and knows how to put together the winning offer. We can only recommend working with John and will do so again ourselves.
John has worked with us to sell two properties and purchase of a new home. Our first home sold was a completely renovated 1927 Cleveland Park home that we had lived in for 16 years. It was a nervous time for us, but John helped us see the value in the market and the beauty of the home. We listed the home and had multiple offers in the subsequent 24 hours. We found someone to love our home and received $200K over asking. John had produced beautiful online materials to help showcase our home and was on top of everything. I’m a little OCD for details and contracts; John was able to keep on top of every step and the process was seamless. We then purchased a brand new build home in Martin’s Additions area of Chevy Chase. It was direct from a builder and John helped select and negotiate a price well under the asking. Both transactions made a very positive impact to our financials. 4 years later, Covid-19 came and it was time for us to retire and leave DC Metro. We were terrified that we would be unable to market and sell our home during the pandemic. John carefully worked with us to put together a plan that would make the process work. He was able to get our home into the market place that got us attention and a great family found us. The process for listing to closing the sale took less than 2 months in the time of Covid-19. Needless to say; we appreciate all John has done to help us realize our financial goals in selling and buying real estate.
I was referred to John through a friend and could not be happier I was. John was well versed on the DC market and helped me narrow down my search to the right neighborhood and home. He also seamlessly helped me navigate the difficult HPAP (DC Housing) program. When I was ready to make an offer, John expertly advised me on timing and price, and as advised, I was able to beat out other interested parties on the well-sought-after home. Ultimately, John helped me find the perfect home and made the home-buying process as stress free and easy as possible. Even after closing, John continues to stay-in-touch to ensure everything with the house is as expected. Would absolutely recommend to any potential homebuyers in the area!
John was great. He pointed out issues with prospective homes that we would have missed on our and was great in the search for the home we eventually purchased. We were first time homebuyers and he was always available to answer questions and help us find vendors. John is very nice and he even helped install my TV!
