Testimonials

We recently worked with Rachel Van Zanten to sell one of our newly-constructed custom homes for Kingston Royce Homes, and we could not be more pleased with the results. At the time of listing, the home was still under construction, requiring buyers to envision the completed design, finishes, layout, and structural options. Rachel’s deep understanding of new construction allowed her to clearly communicate that vision and help prospective buyers recognize the home’s full value. Rachel recommended pricing the property higher than we had initially planned. Although we were hesitant at first, we trusted her knowledge of the market and her pricing strategy. The result spoke for itself: the home sold within one week and above the asking price. Rachel understands how to position, market, and sell new construction while communicating effectively with both buyers and builders throughout the proc…

We recently worked with Rachel Van Zanten to sell one of our newly-constructed custom homes for Kingston Royce Homes, and we could not be more pleased with the results. At the time of listing, the home was still under construction, requiring buyers to envision the completed design, finishes, layout, and structural options. Rachel’s deep understanding of new construction allowed her to clearly communicate that vision and help prospective buyers recognize the home’s full value. Rachel recommended pricing the property higher than we had initially planned. Although we were hesitant at first, we trusted her knowledge of the market and her pricing strategy. The result spoke for itself: the home sold within one week and above the asking price. Rachel understands how to position, market, and sell new construction while communicating effectively with both buyers and builders throughout the process. Her expertise, professionalism, and confidence made all the difference. We would highly recommend Rachel to anyone building, selling, or purchasing a new-construction home.

I recently purchased a new-construction condominium from Rachel Van Zanten as an investment property in downtown Leesburg, Virginia. When I learned that the condo could also be used as a short-term rental through the boutique Hotel Burg—say no more! When we first toured the property, it was difficult to imagine the finished home. It was essentially a cold shell with unfinished walls, concrete floors, a staircase, and only a few framed rooms. Rachel sat down with us and carefully reviewed the future floor plan, design, finishes, and features. When I struggled to envision the completed space, she showed us examples and explained which elements we could still customize while the home was in the framing stage. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable and transparent throughout the entire process. She patiently answered every one of our questions—and we had a lot of them! The condo is now comple…

I recently purchased a new-construction condominium from Rachel Van Zanten as an investment property in downtown Leesburg, Virginia. When I learned that the condo could also be used as a short-term rental through the boutique Hotel Burg—say no more! When we first toured the property, it was difficult to imagine the finished home. It was essentially a cold shell with unfinished walls, concrete floors, a staircase, and only a few framed rooms. Rachel sat down with us and carefully reviewed the future floor plan, design, finishes, and features. When I struggled to envision the completed space, she showed us examples and explained which elements we could still customize while the home was in the framing stage. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable and transparent throughout the entire process. She patiently answered every one of our questions—and we had a lot of them! The condo is now complete and being decorated, and we are absolutely thrilled with how it turned out. Rachel truly knows her stuff, especially when it comes to new construction and helping buyers understand a property’s full potential. I will definitely be working with her again in the near future!

I’ve worked with Rachel on my last three real estate transactions, and every experience has exceeded expectations. The first was a townhouse in Reston that had tenants and needed significant updates — flooring, paint, and overall preparation before hitting the market. Rachel handled everything from start to finish, completed the work in about 3.5 weeks, and the home sold within one week for nearly $50,000 over comparable homes in the area. She also advised me through a 1031 exchange on an investment property I purchased in the OBX, which has been rented consistently ever since. Her knowledge of both real estate sales and investment strategy was incredibly valuable throughout the process. Most recently, she sold my townhouse in Chantilly for more than $30,000 over comparable sales, despite the market shifting more toward buyers and homes sitting longer than usual. The property needed pain…

I’ve worked with Rachel on my last three real estate transactions, and every experience has exceeded expectations. The first was a townhouse in Reston that had tenants and needed significant updates — flooring, paint, and overall preparation before hitting the market. Rachel handled everything from start to finish, completed the work in about 3.5 weeks, and the home sold within one week for nearly $50,000 over comparable homes in the area. She also advised me through a 1031 exchange on an investment property I purchased in the OBX, which has been rented consistently ever since. Her knowledge of both real estate sales and investment strategy was incredibly valuable throughout the process. Most recently, she sold my townhouse in Chantilly for more than $30,000 over comparable sales, despite the market shifting more toward buyers and homes sitting longer than usual. The property needed paint, lighting updates, and some general improvements, and once again, Rachel guided every detail seamlessly. She even went above and beyond helping me navigate some difficult HOA issues along the way. What I appreciate most about Rachel is her consistency, communication, and ability to identify potential issues before they become real problems. She’s proactive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about getting the best outcome for her clients. If you’re looking for an agent who knows how to deliver results and make the process as stress-free as possible, I highly recommend giving Rachel a call!