Frank Marino, For Sale by Owner

“If I were looking for a real estate agent in Northern Virginia, or recommending one to a buyer or seller, I would have you at the top of my list.  I have bought and sold several times in a variety of locations as I have moved around in my career and I must say that this has been the best experience I have had, and you are not even working for me!  Even though you have been super responsive to my requests/questions and actively keep me informed on progress of our transaction, having a dedicated person in the office also helps tremendously -- I haven't experienced that before, and it is a terrific model of superior service.  As to Michael, I think she has picked up the phone and answered nearly every time I have called (perhaps I got her voice mail once).  That is pretty remarkable. You two are a fabulous team that I would highly recommend to anyone!”

Julie Howland, Seller

“My experience selling my first home could not have been better.  Joy and her team stayed on top of every last detail.  Not only was this my first home to sell, but I had moved out of state and out of the area.  Joy provided guidance and gave me realistic expectations.  She paid attention to detail and kept me up to date every step of the way.  If I move back to the area, Joy will be the first person I call to buy a home.  Thank you Joy!  It was my pleasure to work with you.”

Judy & Glenn Patterson, Buyers

“I am happy to recommend Joy for anyone interested in buying or selling a home in the area.  She was recommended through Coldwell Banker's relocation service and I had full confidence in her abilities.  She is truly professional and extremely gifted in fulfilling her duties as a licensed real estate agent.  Every issue and question was addressed quickly and with enthusiasm and I will say that she even anticipated questions and answered them before I asked them. Looking forward to our new life in Alexandria!”

Dan & Roberta Buttarazzi, Buyers

“Being first time home-buyers, we didn't know what to expect, but Joy and Michael made the whole process stress-free. Buying a home in a competitive market worried us, but Joy was able to show us homes within a day of going on the market.  She provided us with sound advice, reflected strong negotiation skills, and the experience and knowledge to get us the house we wanted at the price we wanted.  Michael kept us up-to-date on important information and responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had.  There was little work for us to do, as Joy and Michael scheduled all inspections for us. We just showed up at closing to sign.  Joy and Michael were a pleasure to work with and will be highly recommended to our family and friends."

Marissa Gabriento, Buyer

“As a first time homebuyer there are lots of things to take in. Joy and her team worked with me closely and took their time to explain the whole process. I was actually referred to Joy by a former client of hers. At the time, I was really frustrated with my current agent not meeting my needs. Once I met with Joy, I felt a sigh of relief. I felt that my needs were prioritized and that I was the only client. I found my home and am very happy. I am grateful for all of the assistance and patience that was given to me by Joy and her team. I must say I’m glad I made the phone call and certainly look forward to doing it all over again in the future!”

Alexander Paal & Sasha Gersten-Paal, Buyers

“We could not have asked for a better realtor than Joy.  She is full of valuable knowledge, helpfulness, savvy advice, and real support.  Joy guided us through the process of buying our first home with grace and never pushed us to make a decision we were not comfortable with.  We knew that Joy had our best interests in mind throughout the entire process.  We would highly recommend Joy and her team to anyone.”

Marc Sheinkin & Katie Martin, Repeat Buyers & Sellers

“Joy Deevy's expertise in all facets of the home buying and selling process proved invaluable. On both sides of the deal -- selling our old home and buying a new one -- Joy's advice saved us thousands of dollars through shrewd negotiations and spot-on instincts for what the market would bear. She and her team walked us through all elements of the home selling and buying process, and we always felt that she was a phone call away when questions came up. When settlement day arrived, the closing was easily completed because Joy had prepared us so well.

Joy's advice, guidance, attention to detail, professionalism and friendliness made a potentially stressful life event almost painless. Not that we're looking to move again soon, but if we did, Joy would certainly be our first call!”

Lucy Mears & Margaret Douglas, Repeat Buyers & Sellers,

“Our experience with Joy Deevy and her staff could not have been better! When we called to ask her to list the property, she showed up right away and provided valuable insights about the area as well as tips on staging the property. The sales information (website, brochures, etc) that she and her team put together was quickly and professionally assembled, and within a few days, the property was listed.  To our amazement, the property was shown 15 times in a week, and each time, we were able to view feedback from the potential buyers. We were thrilled when a sales contract was written and ratified after only 10 days on the market! What a relief in this economy. The organization and handling of the closing was equally efficient. Before we could even think of the items that need to be assembled and attended to, Joy and her staff had already taken care of them. This was the most satisfying property transfer we have ever experienced. We will most certainly look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Dennis Fischer, Buyer

“It was a pleasure to work with Joy throughout my home-buying process.  As a first time home-buyer, I came in knowing very little about the process, but Joy explained everything I could expect in detail upfront and then answered all my questions as we moved along.  She never forced me to take any steps with which I was uncomfortable, but offered sound advice as requested, so I felt confident each step of the way.

Joy worked around my busy schedule and helped narrow my focus to locations I could both enjoy and afford.  She then helped me navigate the negotiation process to secure the condo I wanted at a great price.  I am extremely happy with my new home and grateful for how straight forward Joy made the process.  I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

Cathy Nahirny, Seller

“I can’t tell you how happy I am for this referral.  Joy is professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with.  We discussed every aspect of the process, as a team.  We made wise decisions together, and as a result, I had a contract on my condo the day after it went into the MLS!  In August 2009 with the real estate market in a slump, but slowly improving – my friends, family, associates could not believe that my home sold in 1 day.  And neither could I.  If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I highly recommend that you consider utilizing the services of Joy Deevy.  You won’t be disappointed.”

Irene Hoffman, Seller

“Working with Joy and Michael is like having an entire team of people behind you. I travel a lot for business, and whatever needed to be done -- signing papers, discussing offers, arranging repairs, scheduling inspections, recommending attorneys -- they were always there for me, always with a "don't worry about; we can do that for you!", and most important to me, always able to accommodate my busy personal life.  It was a great comfort to know I was in such good hands.

Moving is stressful and selling your home is a difficult thing to absorb.  Joy was there all the time, giving me great advice about staging the home and making sure it showed well. She was always considerate of my needs and my personal goals, balancing that with market trends, comps, and positioning.  I always felt that she was looking out for me - first, and foremost.

This is one great team to work with -- it made a difficult, complicated and stressful time very manageable; and most important of all -- my home sold within the time period that Joy had predicted.”

Tammy Moy and Gerald Feige, Buyers

“We are first time buyers and relatively new to the NOVA area.  Joy and her staff were so accommodating and very patient with us and all our questions.  Joy is knowledgeable about the structure and physical aspects of houses, and she was always ready with recommendations for home repair/modifications.  She always had a smile for us and was always upbeat - even when we were indecisive and difficult, which goes to show that she has great professionalism.  We know she is a very busy lady but we always felt like her only clients because she responded to our questions and requests very promptly and worked with our schedule.  We are very happy that Joy was our agent!”

Marissa Porter, Buyer

“As a first-time home buyer, I had many concerns, questions and hesitations. Joy helped to ease my anxiety and was available to answer all of my questions. Joy is so easy to get along with and made the process very clear-cut for me. Joy will advocate for you through the entire purchasing process. There is no doubt that Joy will get you what you want, when you want it!”

Bill and Kelly Reed, Buyers

“As first time home buyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to work with.  From the first time meeting with Joy, through the time of our closing, we always felt we could trust the advice and guidance Joy was giving us.  Joy and her colleagues were always quick to provide answers to questions we had and persistent in getting us what we wanted from the seller.  While working with Joy we felt as if we were working with a long time friend and will miss seeing her from week to week.  We look forward to working with Joy again in the future, and will definitely recommend her to our friends and family.”

Paul Marck, Buyer

“If you’re looking for a realtor, hire Joy.  Based on my experience, Joy was always looking out for my best interests. She helped prepare and revise my contracts and ultimately got me in the position to purchase the property. Her team always kept me informed of the status of my purchase and advised me on issues I needed to address throughout the process. In reviewing my settlement, Joy made sure I got the correct title insurance and even got the settlement company to remove a couple miscellaneous charges."

Jodi Gup, Buyer

“A friend of mine recommended Joy to me.  I called Joy on a Saturday, met her on a Sunday, and had a proposal for the condo I wanted within one-week - not because Joy was pushy, but because she had the wonderful ability to listen to my needs and find places that fit my needs.  Before we ever stepped into a home, she asked pertinent questions to get a feel for what I was looking for. Then she asked impactful ones after each home visit, allowing me the opportunity to visualize whether I could see myself living in each environment.

From beginning to end, Joy was holding my hand to make sure I understood the process and was getting the information I needed to ensure I was making a good decision.  She truly was a pleasure to work with and, hands down, I plan to use her again the next time I purchase a home!”

Mark & Erin Chernisky, Repeat Buyers and Sellers

“Joy is a smart and hard worker. Her team and her resources got us a great deal in a great neighborhood. We did what Joy and her team told us to do to prepare and stage our 60 year old house, in a down market, and we landed a buyer in less than a week at close to full price.

Joy's confidence and her relationships with mortgage lenders, home repair people and other resources helped us get our deal together and stay on track, while negotiating and renegotiating a great price on the bank owned property we purchased. In this market, we were very wary of "negative equity" risk and needed all the assurance we could get.

Thanks Joy!”

Randy Lewis, Seller

“First of all, let me state that I have never had a real positive experience with the Real Estate Agents that I have used in the past. I wasn’t looking forward to putting this house on the market, especially in this economy. We were ready to watch this house sit for a couple of years. But, that didn’t happen.

I interviewed four Real Estate Companies and I chose Joy for several reasons. She had a great personality, very personable, but professional. She had grown up in the area, so she knew it very well. She didn’t ask that we make major upgrades to the house like the others insisted that it would not sell without. Finally, she had a drive that the others did not possess.

When Joy’s assessment of the home’s value was in question, she obtained an appraisal at her own cost. We listed the home and immediately received a couple of offers and sold the house in the first week! It was amazing!

During the next several weeks as we approached settlement, Joy was there to let various contractors and professionals come in to perform required work and pick-ups. I could call her at anytime, any day. She was always assessable. We did all of this from North Carolina!

It was truly a positive and professional experience. It was the first time that I actually thought I was getting my moneys worth from the real estate profession. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. It was a true pleasure to work with her.” 

Carol Blum, Seller

“I decided to sell my house in July 08, right in the middle of the worst housing market in years. What I thought was going to end up being a bad decision on my part turned out to be a great decision because I hired Joy to be my agent. She sold my house in four weeks and she got me my asking price.

Joy's advice about how to show the house, how to price the house and when to open and advertise the house was dead on. She followed up immediately as agents and buyers came to see the house and she constantly kept me informed.

I've told all my friends and anyone else who would listen what a great job Joy did representing me. I'd recommend her to anyone. If you're looking to sell your house quickly and get your asking price, look no further then Joy Deevy.”

Fay Silber, Buyer

“Joy was a pleasure to work with. She was helpful in pointing out aspects of condos that may or may not be good for resale and did not push me to think about any condos I did not feel comfortable about. She seemed to care about me and my needs more than just a commission. I was glad that Joy was recommended to me and I would recommend her to others in the future.”

Greg and Anne Loomis, Buyers

"Joy just helped us buy out first home. Working with her has been an absolute pleasure! She is incredibly knowledgeable, extremely personable, and appropriately aggressive on behalf of her clients. She was instrumental in every step of our home-buying process: finding the house, making the offer, negotiating, settling, etc. We were very pleased with our decision to work with Joy, and look forward to working with her again in the future when we become first-time sellers!"

Ben & Ashley Cannatti, Repeat Buyers and Sellers

"The bottom line of the message below is that we have been 100% satisfied with the quality and level of service we received from our realtor Joy Deevy. Having both purchased, and now sold a home with her, our expectations were never met, only exceeded.

As sure as the azaleas continue their glorious bloom up and down the streets of our area, more and more for sale signs are popping up, and no doubt many of us notice that most of those signs are staying up seemingly longer and longer. As we were making preparations to relocate to Texas our concerns increased as the number of homes that stayed on the market for long periods increased. But, we were set on moving, and so we had to pull the trigger and put our home on the market.

In 2003 when we started looking for a home in this area we worked with Joy Satterfield out of the Coldwell office in Old Town. In truth, we didn't know Joy all that well, and the agency she worked for, Coldwell Banker, would certainly not have been classified as a Beverley Hills expert in the traditional real estate sense. Still, she worked with us, identified the perfect house that would become our home, and helped seal and close the deal. All pretty standard fare for a real estate transaction we think. What was unique about our experience is that Joy used her experience, substantial attention to detail, and incredible organizational skills to navigate the details in what very easily could've become an unpleasant sale and closing experience. In truth, at the time it was sellers market, and Joy very easily could've given us a whole lot less than 100% - we wanted the house, were new the process, and probably would've been content and none the wiser. But, she didn't, and as a result she earned our trust, our friendship, and the business of other dear friends of ours who have used Joy for both buying and selling homes.

Fast forward to 2008, and some things have changed. We are now a family of 6, Joy Satterfield is now Joy Deevy - having married a wonderful guy - and the real estate market is not quite as sanguine as it was 5 years ago. But 1 thing has not changed, and that is the quality and level of service and expertise our realtor provided us before, during, and in the final stages of the sale.

Joy is perfectly attuned to every aspect of the current real estate market, and was knowledgeable about every single detail that would impact the preparation, marketing, and sale of our house. We followed her detailed advice to the letter and could not be happier with the end result: a sold house in 12 days at the price we wanted.

If you're in the market for a real estate agent, or if your contract with your current agent is up, we'd strongly encourage you to take a look at Joy Deevy."

Michael and Jennifer Pinto, Buyers

"Joy was fantastic. I was completely overwhelmed, this being our first home purchase. Joy was always there to "talk me off the ledge" so to speak. She explained things clearly, and was always very accessible. We closed a week ago, and she's still working with us to get some remaining issues resolved. In a year, I am completely confident that if I have a question, she will still be there to help. She was much more than our Realtor, she was a dedicated partner through this whole process. Thanks for everything!"

Lucy Mears & Margaret Douglas, Buyer

"From the moment I first met Joy she made it clear that she was dedicated to making the process as stress-free as possible for me and she certainly did. Every question, no matter how small, was answered and Joy made sure I understood everything that was going on. She worked around my schedule and always made herself and her services available. By the time I was done, my only regret was that I wouldn't have an opportunity to work with someone so knowledgeable, organized, and helpful as Joy anymore."

Fred & Ree Earl, Buyers

"My husband and I retained Joy Deevy as our Realtor, when we decided to purchase a home. Having lived most of our lives in Australia, we were unfamiliar with the purchasing procedure in the U.S.A.. We found Joy trustworthy, easy to communicate with, able to assess our needs, and very professional. At all stages we were very appreciative of the manner in which she protected our interests. We would certainly recommend her services to anyone considering purchasing a property."

Tim Wehausen, Buyer

"I'm a first-time home buyer and Joy guided me through each step of the process. I'm now in the home I was looking for in a neighborhood I like, and at a price I can afford. Thank you so much Joy."

Robert & Jennifer Koller, Repeat Buyers & Sellers

"Joy Deevy works for us........... Her attention to detail, dedicated commitment to following-up and through, and her complete knowledge of the real estate process and industry has brought us back to her time and time again!"

Rich DiZinno, Buyer

"What better endorsement for a real estate broker than for a client to say: "I trust this woman with my life ....literally." Well, not literally, but you get my drift. As she guided me through the buying process, I had no doubts that all of her direction and advice was intelligent, well thought out, and in my best interest.  I would follow Joy into battle if she gave me the order."

Will and Catherine Davis, Buyers

"We are so thankful for Joy's assistance during the search for our first home. Due to our busy schedules and lengthy "must-have" lists for our first home, it took us longer than normal to find our house. Joy was extremely patient throughout the process. We never felt rushed and she was very accommodating to our schedule and needs. Once we found our home, she worked around the clock to complete the paperwork, negotiations, inspection, etc. She was readily available and ensured a seamless settlement. It was comforting to know that throughout the transaction we had Joy by our side to look out for us and to provide excellent guidance and advice. She is a true professional and expert in the field. Joy was fun, friendly, intelligent and insightful and we look forward to working with her again."

Louis & Janet Ford, Buyers

"We have a lot to be thankful for. Especially your help and special attention. You saw to every detail and assisted us for more than the minimum requirement. That's why you're the best. Thank you for making our purchase seem like an easy process."

Josh & Christine Foreso, Buyers

"We have totally enjoyed working with you. Josh and I were just saying at dinner last night how we hope we find someone who is looking to buy a house so we can recommend you!"

Jon Stern and Kammy Knox, Buyers

"Without all your hard work, our first home together would not be possible. You are a fantastic agent & someone we can be proud to call a friend."

Mark & Eileen Sparacino, Sellers

"Joy Deevy came highly recommended by a neighbor and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. After meeting Joy and getting her expert advice, we prepared our townhouse for the Alexandria market by packing up some personal items, putting a few things in storage, and making the entrance inviting. Because of Joy, our house looked amazing and it completely paid off. We received a great offer after only a week on the market. With our busy schedules and a very short timeline to relocate, it was essential that every step in the process went smoothly. Thanks to Joy Deevy and her team it was a seamless process. Joy is an exceptional Realtor!"

Per Segerstrom, Buyer

"I really appreciate all your effort in my first home purchase. You made the process fun and enjoyable as promised. Your guidance was critical to helping me find a great place to live at a very good price. Your responsiveness, attention to detail and great attitude made it a pleasure to have you as my realtor."

Katy Crooks, Buyer

"You lived up to your statement! You made the process so easy, it was a great experience."

Jill Hanig, Cooperating Realtor

"What a pleasure it was to work with Joy! She was thoroughly professional. She was very responsive to any issues that came up, documents were on time, she made sure repairs were completed and also anticipated any problems at settlement. This made for a very smooth and congenial closing for my nervous first time buyers. I look forward to working with Joy again should the opportunity present itself."

Greg Slang, Seller

"When Joy represented me during my condo sale in 2004, there was plenty of interest in my property. At no time did I ever feel pressured to accept one of the initial offers. She impressed me with her willingness to fight for the deal that benefited me the most. She was truly concerned with my needs as opposed to simply closing the transaction as fast as possible. I felt comfortable with her which was paramount in the midst of such a large transaction."

Ron and Trish Alexander, Sellers

"Joy made the whole process very smooth! We really appreciated how thorough and proactive she was. We were given great strategies, constant updates, and she put more effort into our sale than any other realtor would. That's dedication. And given the market situation, our home sold fast!"

Lori Polonsky, Seller

"Joy always had my best interests in mind. I can't say enough about how hard she works for her clients. She made my transition to Hawaii an enjoyable experience."

Ben and Ashley Cannatti, Buyers

"Joy took what had been a stressful, home buying experience and turned it into a fun, enjoyable, relaxed home buying experience. We recommended Joy to dozens of our friends - many of whom are Joy's clients now themselves."

Megan and John Gibson, Buyers

“The one thing we appreciated the most was her honest assessment of every property we previewed. Joy did not push us into any old sale! With Joy's honest opinion, flexibility, and knowledge of the real estate market, home buying was a piece of cake.”

Becca and Chris Lannan, Buyers

“Joy is trustworthy, has great real estate advice and knows this region's market inside and out. All home buyers should definitely listen to Joy's savvy advice and trust that she will do what it takes to find exactly what you are looking for.”

Robert, Bob, and Mattie Doney, Sellers

“Joy's knowledge of the local real estate market, her ability to understand the page after page documents, and her guidance in advising us on pricing the house right, paid off with a speedy sale of less than a week on the market. If anyone ever asks if we know a great realtor, Joy's name will be the only one that comes to mind.”