Testimonials

Are helped us with the sale of one condo and the rental of another in the Tyson’s Corner areas. I found his knowledge of the local market to be outstanding. He provided us with excellent guidance towards some needed renovation of the condo we planned to sell, offered good advice on pricing,  and did a great job vetting potential buyers and renters. His communications via email or phone was always focused and right the point. My investment partners and I could not be happier with Are.

Sold a Single Family home in 2016 in Sterling, VA.

Are and his team were fantastic. Are understands the N.Va market, has excellent communication skills & follow throughs, provided great advise in doing the necessary upgrades in getting the top price for us. Are has access to contractors that came in “handy”. I would give them an A+.

Sold a Multi Family home in 2017 in Mclean, VA.

Are and Liz assisted me in both managing my condo and then selling the condo.  Management was fantastic as I had a steady rental income without the hassle of dealing with renters, repairs, etc.  The management fees were very reasonable.

Are and Liz then managed the entire sales process, soup to nuts.  They helped identify the best improvements/investments to make prior to putting the condo on the market, to maximize profit and minimize time on the market.  I recall we had an offer within a few days of listing, in a very competitive market (multiple condos with identical layouts for sale at the same time).  The negotiation with the buyer was handled effortlessly!  All the paperwork was digitized, online, and very easy to process.

I strongly recommend Are and Liz if you need a real estate professional.

Brian Q, Falls Church

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.

Idylwood Towers Seller

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.

McLean Seller

I truly enjoyed working with Are and having his guidance throughout the process of buying my first home. He was very flexible in working around my work situation in a way that was convenient for me. For this being my first home purchase, Are put my mind at ease and helped me understand the details of the negotiations and my options to proceed that were in my best interest. Are was professional, experienced, and very reliable. I fully recommend him to anyone looking to buy property.

Manassas Homebuyer

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.

Brittany Parc of Tysons Seller

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 step 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!

Woodburn Village Seller

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

Gates of Mclean Seller

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.

Arlington and Fair Lakes

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.

Annandale Seller

Are helped me sell my condo in late 2013 and the experience was great. First of all, I got full asking price and we had a quick close. Second, he was professional, down-to-earth, savvy and proved to be trustworthy. In retrospect, I feel that he was always acting with my best interests in mind.

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