2022-07-24 - Janet L Howard
Helped me buy home
I met “the great†Ramon Pardo, kind of by accident, and it turned out to be the catalyst to finding the home of my dreams! I wanted a place on the water but the costs for such a property were out of my range and I’d pretty much given up. Ramon mentioned that he knew of an off-market condo in the Heron House on Lake Anne and asked if I wanted to see it. We met the realtor there and darned if it wasn’t EVERYTHING I wanted and a price that wouldn’t get gnarled into a bidding war. He began the process and, as result of his expertise, I live here now.Ramon is a talented and knowledgeable realtor and well respected in our community. Every time I’d get myself twisted up (with numbers!) he would calmly talk me through it making sure I understood and was still comfortable moving forward. He sold my condo for $30k over asking price and we were well on our way.I will always recommend Ramon to anyone who is looking for an amazing realtor in the DMV!
2022-05-29 - wgossfamily
Listed and sold a home
Simply put--best Real Estate Agent! You will not find a more honest, hardworking, dedicated, committed, compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced agent in Northern Virginia. There aren’t enough adjectives and superlatives to capture all the wonderful traits, talents and expertise that Ramon has to offer. But most important of all, perhaps, it that he will deliver for you. After much research and many interviews, we chose Ramon Pardo to sell our Lakeview condo in Reston, Virginia. We were first drawn to Ramon by his high number of sales in our complex, but we also especially liked that Ramon lives in a nearby Condo on Lake Anne and promised to be the boots on the ground for us since we live out of town, and boy, did he deliver on that. Our condo needed a complete renovation and Ramon was thrilled at the opportunity to use his skills as an architect to oversee the project for us since we were not local. He got multiple bids from contractors he had used in the past and gave us options. He took the lead and offered suggestions, but listened and incorporated many of our ideas. He valued our input and allowed us to have as much or as little input as we wanted. His attention to detail, knowledge of trends and what buyers want and expect and his commitment were nothing short of phenomenal. And through it all, it was like working with a friend. Our experience was a collaborative team effort and the end result was an amazingly beautiful renovation.When it came to marketing, he was, again, spot on. He explained his strategies, especially regarding listing price, and once again, he delivered beyond our highest expectations. Within 48 hours of going on the market, Ramon had negotiated on the many fantastic offers we received, and we were thrilled with the contract. Do your research. Talk to Ramon. He’s the man, the best, the real deal. He will take care of you like family and be there every step of the way to get you the most for your property.
2022-04-16 - Chanelle Wideman
Helped me buy home
Ramon was an absolute pleasure to work with! As first time home buyers - the process can be quite stressful, but Ramon was with us every step of the way. He was patient, as we changed our mind a few times in terms of the area we wanted to look in, was also very responsive, and always made himself available for any and all tours we wanted to go on. He is also VERY knowledgeable about the process, so he was able to explain every step of the way to us. Additionally - he was able to connect us with an awesome lender as well, so we could lock in the lowest interest rates before they shot up. 10/10 we’d absolutely recommend Ramon!
2020-12-14 - michaelheitz7
Helped me buy and sell homes
My husband and I were looking to purchase a townhouse in a particular lakeside Reston neighborhood for over a year. Each time we saw a for sale sign in the neighborhood, I called immediately only to find out it had already sold. None of the listing agents I spoke to were interested in assisting me and some didn’t even return my phone calls. My experience changed when I contacted Ramon about a property. Even though it had just sold, he was interested in what I was looking for, offered to help and even offered to go door to door in the neighborhood to see if there were any residents interested in selling. I was pleasantly surprised at his offer but skeptical because of my previous experiences with local real estate agents. Almost immediately, he found a person interested in selling in the upcoming month. For over a month Ramon kept in touch with the potential seller and myself and even arranged for us to preview the house before it went on the market. He guided us through the offer and purchase processes, and we were able to purchase a townhouse in our preferred neighborhood. We also asked Ramon to sell the townhouse that we owned. He previewed our house, gave us advice on staging and pricing and recommended contractors for needed repairs. Through his knowledge and expertise, we sold our home in 3 days for a higher price than we had anticipated. We feel very fortunate to have come across Ramon in our house hunt. It’s rare to find someone who takes initiative, and then follows through as responsibly and reliably as Ramon. I think he is the best real estate agent in the area. He’s serious, and professional and will work hard on your behalf.
2020-12-12 - Eric j young
Listed and sold a home
I first met Ramon when he canvassed my neighborhood on behalf a client. He wrote to hundreds of neighbors. That showed me right away how hard he would work on behalf of a client. And he found that buyer a great home and that buyer could not say enough great things about Ramon. I know all the local realtors but when it came time to hire someone who would work hard for me, I chose Ramon. I admit that I can be a difficult seller, because I am an experienced lawyer and negotiator. Ramon took me on and handled me perfectly. Its important to have a realtor who can match your needs and desires. I was impressed that Ramon was flexible with me. He was polite when I asked for advice on how to best stage the house. But I told him he needed to be tough and he gave me even more severe staging items to implement. I trusted him, made the changes and they paid off. I did not listen to Ramon when it came to the listing price point. I thought I knew better, but I should have deferred to his expertise. In seven days, I changed my price point and the buyers started showing up like crazy. The reviews from buyers proved Ramon right on both the decorating-staging and on the price point. The buyers were all hovering but careful because we had priced the home perfectly at the top of the value range. When we adjusted the price by a very small amount, we had five offers in one day and negotiated our way to a full-price offer with no contingencies. Now some would say we had priced too high because we had to adjust the price point. But I refused to underprice the home. Ramon agreed to involve me in the negotiations. Together we made a great team constantly peppering each other with the best way forward on each detail of the sale. To truly understand this, you should know that in the thirty days before my home sold, two neighbors sold their homes. The other homes were in the same price range-size as my home but they sold for $65,000 and $60,000 LESS. I was expected to get maybe $25,000 more based on different characteristics but Ramon helped me and led me to a huge win on my sale. I would highly recommend Ramon for everyone. For the first time buyer or seller, Ramon is the consummate expert. To the more experienced buyer or seller, he is the perfect foil and balance to our own whims, desires, and expertise. I respect Ramon as a true expert and would highly recommend him. Words cannot express the care with which Ramon handled every detail. Thank you, Ramon.
2020-07-11 - johnwpowelljr
Helped me buy and sell homes
I have known Ramon since college and trusted him with my first move in 14 years. I could not have asked for more from him particularly when it came to responsiveness and work ethic. I would and will recommend him to anyone that is in the market. He was able to sell my old home in under a day and was a hard nosed negotiator getting me a great deal. Thanks Ramon, it was a very easy and great experience.
2019-06-28 - John Carter
Helped me buy home
Ramon was not only a great professional, but he also went beyond what I expected, meaning: he took the time to do research about the property, he truly assumed the responsibility of doing the research and understood perfectly what I wanted and he always responded very promptly to all my emails, calls and questions. Also, I never felt under pressure or in a rush to buy.It was a tremendous experience, and I also want to highlight that Ramon holds a bachelor in Architecture, which made the experience even better, since he could understand and advise way beyond any other realtor.
2018-12-17 - gunnprag1
Listed and sold a home
- Ramon was impressive from our very first meeting, and came prepared with all relevant market information that could guide our price point and progress. Throughout the process he remained a reliable source of helpful suggestions and assistance in every situation. All logistics were promptly evaluated and addressed – or tactfully brought to my attention when my input was needed. When a potential buyer indicated that they would prefer to use Ramon as their agent also I did not hesitate to approve the dual agency. He had never let me doubt his integrity and commitment to transparency and honesty, and the sale was subsequently managed and completed to the satisfaction and appreciation of all parties. Selling your home can be a demanding and stressful challenge, but having Ramon as my agent minimized the impact. I am grateful for his dedication and contributions, and recommend him highly.
2018-12-10 - Adrienne
Helped me buy and sell homes
I met Ramon at his Customer Appreciation party, through two co-workers, in which Ramon served as their realtor. He provided me with his business card, and I reached out to him several months later to start the process of looking for a home. Ramon remembered me right away and also put me in touch with a Mortgage Lender contact the day I reached out to him. Ramon did an exceptional job working with my husband and I in buying our first home together. I was extremely nervous about the process, but Ramon made himself available to us around the clock to answer questions, do additional research, and coordinate home viewings. He often met me during the middle of work days and made time throughout the weekends to view homes. Once my husband and I found the home we wanted, Ramon drafted the contract to place a bid on the home immediately after viewing it. He sent it over to the seller's realtor within 24 hours, and we were able to start negotiating a final offer price. Throughout the process Ramon was very patient with us, and was always available to answer questions, and even made time for me to view the home in order to confirm that it was still my "dream home." He was present during the home inspections, and helped use his contacts to get our home serviced for cleaning and window inspections. Even after closing on our home Ramon continued to check on my husband and I to make sure we had all we needed, and even met a repairman at our new home when our schedules did not permit. Ramon goes above and beyond when serving his clients, and I will gladly be referring him to my friends and family.
2018-12-07 - rmahach
Helped me buy home
Ramon Pardo was our real estate agent on a house we recently purchased. Ramon was extremely knowledgeable and responsive to our questions and last minute requests! He was always very professional but also easy to work with. His communication and negotiation skills are excellent, as is his overall approach. With Ramon at the helm we had an excellent team of lenders, inspectors, lawyers, and settlement experts working together to get us the best rates and to meet our aggressive closing date. On top of that Ramon's background as an architect was most useful in educating us on the nuances of home design and building. The best part of the engagement for us was getting to know Ramon and we know we now have a new friend and a go to expert for all things related to buying and selling a home.