Testimonials

Here are some of the recent testimonials received. If you are a former client and would like to give some feedback, please use this form.

From Sellers

I am a retired lawyer living in Florida. I recently had to sell a condominium in Northern Virginia which belonged to a relative who passed away. Are and his wife took care of everything and we had the unit listed, painted, sold and closed in under 3 months. Everything went as smoothly as I could hope for and I never met Are until the closing. I am now involved in real estate in South Florida as an agent and I give Are my highest recommendation. Kevin Kessler, Northern Virginia Are was very professional and provided exellent service. He always kept us updated and we are completely satisfied. We recommend him sincerely! Jose & Drina, Annandale "I first listed my condo in early 2006 using a Realtor that did not guide me in the right direction. The condo was listed for close to 6 months - three open houses did not help (nobody came for the open houses.) I then I took it off  the market and relisted it after 3 months (through the same Realtor) and still the same situation continued. I then came to know about Are Andresen and listed through him. To my surprise, there were 27 showing in the first month and two offers. I could ratify a contract of my choice within 2 months of the listing. Not only just doing the listing, he guided me and helped me each and every steo of the process, such as fixing the house etc. I mean literally he helped my by bringing his tool set! He was there whenever I had any questions. I wish I had used the services of Are Andresen earlier. If he is your Realtor, listen to him and you will sell your house in no time!" Arul, Annandale "Are Andresen at Soldsense did an incredible job selling my house. He was fast, friendly, and very helpful in showing me how to get my property ready to sell. His marketing program did a fantastic job showing what I had to offer. I always felt that Are was looking out for my best interest and a phone call away so I could relax in the process. In a time where the market is taking a downturn Are got me several competitive bids and the house sold. If you are looking to buy or sell a property I very strongly recommend Soldsense." Will Langhorne "During the past twenty years, my wife and I have been involved in numerous real estate transactions in the Northern VA area. We have worked with many brokers from both a buyer and seller perspective. Are is the best we have worked with from either a buyer or seller point of view. You get a distinct impression that he is working for you. Whether your question, or request, is by email or phone call, Are responds immediately and takes action to follow up with whatever the issue may be. Our last transaction involved the sale of a condo in a challenging market from a seller's perspective. Are coordinated everything with all parties; from ensuring that proper IRS 1031 transaction forms were in order, to confirming electrical and plumbing problems were fixed in our condo. Are even completed some of the repairs himself to ensure the deal closed on time! I guarantee you will be 100% satisfied with Are's real estate services and would be glad to provide additional details for anyone who would like to give me a call." Bill and Cathy, Annandale "I have to admit, as a Owner who tried selling a unit by myself "FSBO" and having reservations to entertain the realtors, It was a right decision for us to list and listen to Are. It truly was a pleasure working with Him. His accurate pricing and timely efforts made it to sell our unit in a very short period of time, even during the time which market was changing on a daily & weekly basis." S. Zadeh, Idylwood Towers "Ares' actions as a real estate agent were the mark of a professional, and far exceeded any obligations he had in preparing my home for sale. I live 3,000 miles away from McLean, and he maintained contact with contractors, plumbers, rental tenants and myself tirelessly. He treated all parties with courtesy and enthusiasm for his work. I will refer him to any of my friends, and would welcome any contact from any of Ares' potential clients. Thank you again, Are, for your positive attitude and thoroughness." Maureen, McLean Prior to selling my condo, I met with multiple real estate agents to get a comprehensive perspective on my options for representation. From my first meeting with Are, he easily differentiated himself from the competition with his knowledge of the market, his confidence that he would get my home sold at a great price, and his enthusiasm to make this process as easy for me as possible. It was apparent that he understood the real estate market in Virginia and, more specifically, the factors affecting sales in my complex (The Gates of McLean). He was always extremely responsive and placed my priorities first. After signing the agreement, I felt very comfortable that I was making the best decision in using his services. Although we did not know it at the time, I was listing my home during one of the most difficult selling markets in years. Combine this with the fact that I was moving across the country and distracted by all of the activities around such a move, and this could have been an extremely painful process. That was not the case. Are was always there to take care of everything whether it was fixing a sink, meeting a repairman, communicating with the HOA, or checking up on my home. He was always wiling to go the extra mile. And throughout the sales process, Are was always willing to work with me to make sure that I felt that everything was being done to get my home sold at the best possible value. This included hosting multiple open houses, listening (and responding) to my ideas about updated marketing, and using creative methods to drive foot traffic to my home. Ultimately, we sold my unit, and I am very pleased with the end result. I don’t believe that any of the other agents could have managed this process better. I would highly recommend Are for your real estate needs and I would without hesitation call on him in the future. Thank you, Are. K. Richie, Mclean, VA I really appreciate your services. Anytime when I called you or emailed you, you always responded quickly. The strategy to sell my condo you had was based on the benefits the seller would have got, and you never pushed me to reduce the price for quick sale. I enjoyed your weekly real estate marketing report, the listings of condos in Gates of McLean and your analysis. All these information helped me decide my own strategy. I would say that you are a super Real Estate agent, and I would like to recommend you to my friends if they are looking for the agents. Jasmine Qian

From Buyers

"Are and Liz - Thank you so very much for your superb professional assistance in helping me find my new home. Your knowledge of the area, the trends, and future planning in the area were instrumental in helping me make the right decision. Further, I found your accessibility unparalleled in all of my (six) home buying experiences. I would highly recommend you to anyone who needs knowledgeable professionals that take the time and effort to know their client and make the right match. Thanks again!" R.J., Homebuyer, Vienna "Are, was very knowledgeable about the real estate in the area. Very friendly, helpful, and a great sense of humor. Would do anything to make your search for real estate easier. I will definitely steer people in his direction who are trying to buy or sell in this area." Theresa G, McLean

Selling & Buying

"Are guided us in getting our old home ready for showing on the market. Without his input, we would not have known what to focus on to show the house in its best possible light. In addition, he aggressively marketed the house and helped us sell it at a great price. We were able to get top dollar for our home and well above our asking price." "When we looked for a new home, he always gave us the pros and cons of each part of the house. He was integral in making the settlement experience for the sellers and buyers as smooth as possible. He always was on top of problems and was great at thwarting/resolving mishaps. For such a stressful experience of buying and selling a home, Are helped make it a smooth and easy experience as possible. We have worked with other realtors in the past and have found Are to be the most helpful and knowledgeable. He will look out for your best interest with integrity." Candice & Al, Arlington VA