"We started a client-realtor relationship over 20 years ago! Now I'm proud to call her my friend. Over the years we have completed several transactions, I can't imagine working with anyone else. Today, Susan helped me purchase my dream home! I'm so thankful for her passion, commitment and genuine care for her clients. She goes above and beyond in making the whole process simple and seamless and always puts her clients needs first! Thank you Susan and team."
"We started a client-realtor relationship over 20 years ago! Now I'm proud to call her my friend. Over the years we have completed several transactions, I can't imagine working with anyone else. Today, Susan helped me purchase my dream home! I'm so thankful for her passion, commitment and genuine care for her clients. She goes above and beyond in making the whole process simple and seamless and always puts her clients needs first! Thank you Susan and team."
Uma P.
"Susan was fantastic to work with and she guided us on prepping our home for over a year as we made renovations and updates to our home. She has a great network of contractors who were all amazing. She really understands the market and she knew what to do and when it was the best time to sell. As a result, we received over $150,000 above list price which far exceeded our expectations. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. A truly genuine and lovely person."
"Susan was fantastic to work with and she guided us on prepping our home for over a year as we made renovations and updates to our home. She has a great network of contractors who were all amazing. She really understands the market and she knew what to do and when it was the best time to sell. As a result, we received over $150,000 above list price which far exceeded our expectations. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. A truly genuine and lovely person."
Paul M.
"My wife and I knew we wanted a home in Northern Virginia but also knew of the high competition in the market. With so much unknown as first time homebuyers, we are so so grateful to have been referred to Susan Wisely. Without her guidance and bountiful connections, I don't know if we would have found the home we ultimately settled on recently. Susan is true professional you can trust at understanding the market and knowing that timing is everything, even when it comes to small micro adjustments that give you the edge you need to win your future home.
She is genuine, deeply passionate about her craft, and incredibly driven to help you succeed, ChooseWisely!"
"My wife and I knew we wanted a home in Northern Virginia but also knew of the high competition in the market. With so much unknown as first time homebuyers, we are so so grateful to have been referred to Susan Wisely. Without her guidance and bountiful connections, I don't know if we would have found the home we ultimately settled on recently. Susan is true professional you can trust at understanding the market and knowing that timing is everything, even when it comes to small micro adjustments that give you the edge you need to win your future home.
She is genuine, deeply passionate about her craft, and incredibly driven to help you succeed, ChooseWisely!"
Brian B.
"Susan is undoubtedly a true professional and goes above and beyond throughout the entire process. She sold our home with 12 legitimate offers in two (yes, two) days. At the same time, she represented us in our new home purchase. Her coordination of the multiple parties, including recommendations for contractors to do renovations on our new home, was invaluable. Honestly, I can’t imagine the process running any smoother, we even closed on both homes the same day. I highly, highly recommend Susan and her team, I’d never use anyone else."
"Susan is undoubtedly a true professional and goes above and beyond throughout the entire process. She sold our home with 12 legitimate offers in two (yes, two) days. At the same time, she represented us in our new home purchase. Her coordination of the multiple parties, including recommendations for contractors to do renovations on our new home, was invaluable. Honestly, I can’t imagine the process running any smoother, we even closed on both homes the same day. I highly, highly recommend Susan and her team, I’d never use anyone else."
Debby J.
"Susan Wisely not only helped me find my dream home but she simultaneously helped me sell the home I've owned for 21 years. We needed to do some updates prior to listing our home and Susan made key suggestions for updates that she felt would be the most useful to ensure us get top dollar, including renovating the primary bathroom. I made the decision to follow all her recommendations and she got me $38,100 over full price in just a couple of days and was the highest-priced home to sell in the neighborhood! Thanks to the Compass Concierge program, it was so easy! I was able to take care of all the renovations, yard work/mulch, and staging through this program, with NO money out of pocket, interest-free, and everything came out of my closing costs at settlement. Her suggestion to also have our home stage was the icing on the cake and allowed prospective buyers to see the beauty of our home but most importantly, picture themselves in it. I could never have gone through this process of renovating, buying, and selling all at the same time if it were not for Susan's professionalism, connections, and endless support in guiding me. She knew exactly what to do and just has the vision to see the finished product. Everything turned out exactly as she had forecasted. She is very kind and caring and top-notch at what she does! I feel strongly that she is the best in the business, and I highly recommend her! Next time you want to sell or buy a home, Susan Wisely is the only way to go. I will be forever grateful for everything she did for my family. Thank you! #ChooseWisely"
"Susan Wisely not only helped me find my dream home but she simultaneously helped me sell the home I've owned for 21 years. We needed to do some updates prior to listing our home and Susan made key suggestions for updates that she felt would be the most useful to ensure us get top dollar, including renovating the primary bathroom. I made the decision to follow all her recommendations and she got me $38,100 over full price in just a couple of days and was the highest-priced home to sell in the neighborhood! Thanks to the Compass Concierge program, it was so easy! I was able to take care of all the renovations, yard work/mulch, and staging through this program, with NO money out of pocket, interest-free, and everything came out of my closing costs at settlement. Her suggestion to also have our home stage was the icing on the cake and allowed prospective buyers to see the beauty of our home but most importantly, picture themselves in it. I could never have gone through this process of renovating, buying, and selling all at the same time if it were not for Susan's professionalism, connections, and endless support in guiding me. She knew exactly what to do and just has the vision to see the finished product. Everything turned out exactly as she had forecasted. She is very kind and caring and top-notch at what she does! I feel strongly that she is the best in the business, and I highly recommend her! Next time you want to sell or buy a home, Susan Wisely is the only way to go. I will be forever grateful for everything she did for my family. Thank you! #ChooseWisely"
Kristen C.
"We recently sold our home in Oak Hill Virginia using Susan Wisely, Choose Wisely Group at Compass as our agent. First of all, Susan was our agent when we purchased our home 10 yrs ago and she stayed in touch with us all this time. When we called her to help us get our home sold, we were delighted with Susan’s whole approach to selling our house. She worked very hard and provided guidance as she assisted us all the way through the entire process. We were elated to have received multiple offers in just 2 ½ days of going on the market and received over list price! Susan left no stone unturned to maximize the attractiveness of our home, including several things that we would never have thought to do. She pulled together a complete team of service pros: from the stager; to painters and handymen; electrician; landscapers; house cleaners, brick repairers; window washers; and glass repairers. Susan also helped us connect with an estate sale company to help us dispose of our furniture. She adeptly handled the business aspects of the sale while we were driving across the country and after we arrived at our new home in California. We heartily recommend Susan Wisely as your residential real estate partner!"
"We recently sold our home in Oak Hill Virginia using Susan Wisely, Choose Wisely Group at Compass as our agent. First of all, Susan was our agent when we purchased our home 10 yrs ago and she stayed in touch with us all this time. When we called her to help us get our home sold, we were delighted with Susan’s whole approach to selling our house. She worked very hard and provided guidance as she assisted us all the way through the entire process. We were elated to have received multiple offers in just 2 ½ days of going on the market and received over list price! Susan left no stone unturned to maximize the attractiveness of our home, including several things that we would never have thought to do. She pulled together a complete team of service pros: from the stager; to painters and handymen; electrician; landscapers; house cleaners, brick repairers; window washers; and glass repairers. Susan also helped us connect with an estate sale company to help us dispose of our furniture. She adeptly handled the business aspects of the sale while we were driving across the country and after we arrived at our new home in California. We heartily recommend Susan Wisely as your residential real estate partner!"
Dan & Felicia M.
"Way back when Susan helped me buy the same house in Great Falls we just sold. I remembered how great she was - hard-working, friendly, knowledgeable - and so when it was time to sell, I made it a point to find her. Right upfront, it was obvious that her knowledge, connections, and skills had only grown over the years. My wife and I made a crucial decision as we embarked on our selling journey. We decided to put our complete faith in Susan and basically do whatever she recommended at every step of the way. She knew exactly what she was doing, and explained her strategy at every step. She stayed in constant contact the entire way, facilitating our efforts to prepare the house in the early days and, once under contract, throughout the closing process. The bottom line in selling a house is, well, the bottom line. She got us $180k over the list price in 1 day on the market! Susan’s savvy with the preparation, marketing, and negotiations led to a sales price that was far beyond what we anticipated going into the process, even taking into account that the market was favorable to sellers. In summary, Susan is extremely knowledgeable and savvy. She is hardworking and knows the market; she knows how to sell for top dollar, and she makes the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Do yourself a favor - hire her and pay close attention to her advice."
"Way back when Susan helped me buy the same house in Great Falls we just sold. I remembered how great she was - hard-working, friendly, knowledgeable - and so when it was time to sell, I made it a point to find her. Right upfront, it was obvious that her knowledge, connections, and skills had only grown over the years. My wife and I made a crucial decision as we embarked on our selling journey. We decided to put our complete faith in Susan and basically do whatever she recommended at every step of the way. She knew exactly what she was doing, and explained her strategy at every step. She stayed in constant contact the entire way, facilitating our efforts to prepare the house in the early days and, once under contract, throughout the closing process. The bottom line in selling a house is, well, the bottom line. She got us $180k over the list price in 1 day on the market! Susan’s savvy with the preparation, marketing, and negotiations led to a sales price that was far beyond what we anticipated going into the process, even taking into account that the market was favorable to sellers. In summary, Susan is extremely knowledgeable and savvy. She is hardworking and knows the market; she knows how to sell for top dollar, and she makes the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Do yourself a favor - hire her and pay close attention to her advice."
Burns S.
"Our family was ready for a bigger space after 21 years in the same home. We were so fortunate to have worked with Susan when moving parents closer to us a few years prior. So we tentatively reached out to her in late November 2021 about our interest in looking for a bigger space but with our desire to live within a very small radius of our current home. Susan was amazing in acknowledging our need to live close by for friends and schools. Her advice in getting some things in place before the spring market was on point. We were able to get our exterior home ready before the snow! Then, in the spring as she worked with us to see properties in a market of extremely low inventory, she simultaneously was helping us prepare our home for the market. She was patient and worked very hard behind the scenes, even connecting with her amazing network of colleagues in the business to look for potential new listings. This networking and her relationships ultimately helped us find “the one”! While shopping for our next home, she also had her amazing team of contractors and specialists to get our interior home ready to list. Her step-by-step advice along the way was never overwhelming or overreaching. Compass has a wonderful Concierge program that helped us do the updates needed to prepare our home for sale. Susan has exquisite taste, but more importantly, understood and clearly identified what we needed to do to prepare our home for the current market while simultaneously explaining what was happening in the market and how we should price our home. These factors coupled with her expertise led us to getting a wonderful offer on our home ($62,500 above our list price) in just 3 days! I would highly recommend Susan whether buying or selling. She will be an asset and a friend!"
"Our family was ready for a bigger space after 21 years in the same home. We were so fortunate to have worked with Susan when moving parents closer to us a few years prior. So we tentatively reached out to her in late November 2021 about our interest in looking for a bigger space but with our desire to live within a very small radius of our current home. Susan was amazing in acknowledging our need to live close by for friends and schools. Her advice in getting some things in place before the spring market was on point. We were able to get our exterior home ready before the snow! Then, in the spring as she worked with us to see properties in a market of extremely low inventory, she simultaneously was helping us prepare our home for the market. She was patient and worked very hard behind the scenes, even connecting with her amazing network of colleagues in the business to look for potential new listings. This networking and her relationships ultimately helped us find “the one”! While shopping for our next home, she also had her amazing team of contractors and specialists to get our interior home ready to list. Her step-by-step advice along the way was never overwhelming or overreaching. Compass has a wonderful Concierge program that helped us do the updates needed to prepare our home for sale. Susan has exquisite taste, but more importantly, understood and clearly identified what we needed to do to prepare our home for the current market while simultaneously explaining what was happening in the market and how we should price our home. These factors coupled with her expertise led us to getting a wonderful offer on our home ($62,500 above our list price) in just 3 days! I would highly recommend Susan whether buying or selling. She will be an asset and a friend!"
Teresa L.
"I cannot praise Susan Wisely enough. I have worked with her on four different real estate transactions over the past decade, and she is the best! She sets out to really understand her client's needs and then delivers. She told me every house sells for a price, and I trust her implicitly to read the market and deliver the best for me, whether buying or selling. I've bought and sold a big, expensive home; a more modest home; trusted her to find me a renter (which she did) when I moved overseas; and finally bought a condo and sold my house — all thanks to Susan. She ensured a fair price and maximum benefit, knowing which features were important when both buying and selling. Choose Wisely — you will not go wrong!"
"I cannot praise Susan Wisely enough. I have worked with her on four different real estate transactions over the past decade, and she is the best! She sets out to really understand her client's needs and then delivers. She told me every house sells for a price, and I trust her implicitly to read the market and deliver the best for me, whether buying or selling. I've bought and sold a big, expensive home; a more modest home; trusted her to find me a renter (which she did) when I moved overseas; and finally bought a condo and sold my house — all thanks to Susan. She ensured a fair price and maximum benefit, knowing which features were important when both buying and selling. Choose Wisely — you will not go wrong!"
Susan S.
"I loved working with Susan to sell our home. She’s a genuine person in addition to being a total pro. She listens to your needs and meets you where you’re at. I can’t say enough about how helpful she was with her advice, legwork, and connections to help us get our house ready to list. I definitely recommend working with her."
"I loved working with Susan to sell our home. She’s a genuine person in addition to being a total pro. She listens to your needs and meets you where you’re at. I can’t say enough about how helpful she was with her advice, legwork, and connections to help us get our house ready to list. I definitely recommend working with her."
Matt M.
"Way back when, Susan helped my buy the same house we just sold. I remembered how great she was - hard working, friendly, knowledgeable - and so when it was time to sell, I made it a point to find her. Right up front, it was obvious that her knowledge, connections and skills had only grown over the years.
My wife and I made a crucial decision as we embarked on our selling journey. We decided to put our complete faith in Susan and basically do whatever she recommended at every step of the way. She knew exactly what she was doing, and explained her strategy at every step. She stayed in constant contact the entire way, facilitating our efforts to prepare the house in the early days and, once under contract, throughout the closing process.
The bottom line in selling a house is, well, the bottom line. Susan's savvy with the preparation, marketing, and negotiations led to a sales price that was far beyond what we anticipated going into the process, even taking in to account that the market was favorable to sellers.
In summary, Susan is extremely knowledgeable and savvy. She is hard working and knows the market; she knows how to sell for top dollar; and she makes the process as easy and stress free as possible. Do yourself a favor - hire her and pay close attention to her advice."
"Way back when, Susan helped my buy the same house we just sold. I remembered how great she was - hard working, friendly, knowledgeable - and so when it was time to sell, I made it a point to find her. Right up front, it was obvious that her knowledge, connections and skills had only grown over the years.
My wife and I made a crucial decision as we embarked on our selling journey. We decided to put our complete faith in Susan and basically do whatever she recommended at every step of the way. She knew exactly what she was doing, and explained her strategy at every step. She stayed in constant contact the entire way, facilitating our efforts to prepare the house in the early days and, once under contract, throughout the closing process.
The bottom line in selling a house is, well, the bottom line. Susan's savvy with the preparation, marketing, and negotiations led to a sales price that was far beyond what we anticipated going into the process, even taking in to account that the market was favorable to sellers.
In summary, Susan is extremely knowledgeable and savvy. She is hard working and knows the market; she knows how to sell for top dollar; and she makes the process as easy and stress free as possible. Do yourself a favor - hire her and pay close attention to her advice."
Jon B.
"Susan has helped us sell two homes at top dollar. The lady knows what she is doing. Take her advice, be open and honest with her, and she will be the same with you. She does not do this job for the money. She does it because she loves helping people realize their dreams. Susan is extremely savvy and professional she is also very friendly and down-to-earth. When you choose wisely, you have 24/7 access to Susan and all of the experience she brings to bear. Of equal importance is Susan’s integrity. She will never pressure you to do anything you don’t want to do. She will never sell you anything you don’t absolutely want and on the flip side, she will fight to get the best price for your home. The minute we decided to sell our most recent home, the first person we called was Susan because we knew she would work tirelessly for us. And it paid off. We have owned 7 homes and have rented almost as many. I write this to give you a sense of how many Realtors® throughout the years we have worked with. Susan is, hands down, the best Realtor® we have ever worked with. choose wisely. You won’t regret it! "
"Susan has helped us sell two homes at top dollar. The lady knows what she is doing. Take her advice, be open and honest with her, and she will be the same with you. She does not do this job for the money. She does it because she loves helping people realize their dreams. Susan is extremely savvy and professional she is also very friendly and down-to-earth. When you choose wisely, you have 24/7 access to Susan and all of the experience she brings to bear. Of equal importance is Susan’s integrity. She will never pressure you to do anything you don’t want to do. She will never sell you anything you don’t absolutely want and on the flip side, she will fight to get the best price for your home. The minute we decided to sell our most recent home, the first person we called was Susan because we knew she would work tirelessly for us. And it paid off. We have owned 7 homes and have rented almost as many. I write this to give you a sense of how many Realtors® throughout the years we have worked with. Susan is, hands down, the best Realtor® we have ever worked with. choose wisely. You won’t regret it! "
Nathalie & Ed
"Susan is a stellar agent whose experience is evident when you work with her. She tenaciously protected our interests while getting to know our family and the type of home that would work perfectly for us. She was referred to us by another agent from out of state, and we were able to purchase our home remotely because we trusted her ability to connect our needs and what she was seeing in the market. She is extremely responsive and cares deeply about her clients’ success in finding their dream home. She was always in our corner and was always willing to go the extra mile in this hot market. She knew all the ways to make our offer stand out, and it worked! There were several nights she stayed up until midnight writing offers on our behalf until we got a home! Once we went under contract, Susan’s hard work did not end. She stayed on top of the transaction all the way through to closing. One thing I love most about Susan is that she took the time to educate us on the buying process in Virginia at every step of the way. She leaves no stone unturned when ensuring her clients’ happiness. Relocating from another state is challenging, but she made it as pleasant as it possibly could be in a strong seller’s market! We will absolutely work with Susan again!"
"Susan is a stellar agent whose experience is evident when you work with her. She tenaciously protected our interests while getting to know our family and the type of home that would work perfectly for us. She was referred to us by another agent from out of state, and we were able to purchase our home remotely because we trusted her ability to connect our needs and what she was seeing in the market. She is extremely responsive and cares deeply about her clients’ success in finding their dream home. She was always in our corner and was always willing to go the extra mile in this hot market. She knew all the ways to make our offer stand out, and it worked! There were several nights she stayed up until midnight writing offers on our behalf until we got a home! Once we went under contract, Susan’s hard work did not end. She stayed on top of the transaction all the way through to closing. One thing I love most about Susan is that she took the time to educate us on the buying process in Virginia at every step of the way. She leaves no stone unturned when ensuring her clients’ happiness. Relocating from another state is challenging, but she made it as pleasant as it possibly could be in a strong seller’s market! We will absolutely work with Susan again!"
Olivia L.
"We interviewed multiple Realtors® before making our decision on who to work with to both sell our current home and purchase ours forever home. From our initial meeting with Susan, we knew she was the best Realtor® we could work with. Her positivity and determination show in everything she does. She takes as much time as you need to help you be comfortable and prepared for the process which was key in the current market. Susan’s use of her network and her proactive approach to help us find us forever home. Due to our list of must-haves, this was not a quick process but she stuck with us and we never felt like we were being pressured into selecting a home that was not right for our family. We found a home we love and will be happy with for years to come. As for the sale of our previous home, Susan knew all the right things to do to navigate a unique market (Spring 2020). We listened to her advice and had multiple very competitive contracts within 24 hours of putting our home on the market. In the end, we got to select an offer we could have only dreamed of! Thank you, Susan!"
"We interviewed multiple Realtors® before making our decision on who to work with to both sell our current home and purchase ours forever home. From our initial meeting with Susan, we knew she was the best Realtor® we could work with. Her positivity and determination show in everything she does. She takes as much time as you need to help you be comfortable and prepared for the process which was key in the current market. Susan’s use of her network and her proactive approach to help us find us forever home. Due to our list of must-haves, this was not a quick process but she stuck with us and we never felt like we were being pressured into selecting a home that was not right for our family. We found a home we love and will be happy with for years to come. As for the sale of our previous home, Susan knew all the right things to do to navigate a unique market (Spring 2020). We listened to her advice and had multiple very competitive contracts within 24 hours of putting our home on the market. In the end, we got to select an offer we could have only dreamed of! Thank you, Susan!"
Kate & John
"As a mortgage lender, I have the pleasure of working with Susan both as a buyer agent and listing agent. Her clients are always top notch and she works tirelessly for them.
Susan is a fantastic communicator and knows the DMV so well. She is incredibly well respected by her Realtor peers and that goes a long way to help her clients with winning offers.
I have great respect for Susan and always tell her clients how lucky they are to have found her."
"As a mortgage lender, I have the pleasure of working with Susan both as a buyer agent and listing agent. Her clients are always top notch and she works tirelessly for them.
Susan is a fantastic communicator and knows the DMV so well. She is incredibly well respected by her Realtor peers and that goes a long way to help her clients with winning offers.
I have great respect for Susan and always tell her clients how lucky they are to have found her."
Gina M.
"Susan is a great communicator who understood our needs and served us magnificently through the process. She even researched and let us to a wonderful agent who helped us in the state we are moving. She did a masterful job negotiating the 3 great offers we received in less than 2 weeks and presented them so professionally!"
"Susan is a great communicator who understood our needs and served us magnificently through the process. She even researched and let us to a wonderful agent who helped us in the state we are moving. She did a masterful job negotiating the 3 great offers we received in less than 2 weeks and presented them so professionally!"
Bill & Christine
"We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Susan to sell my parents’ home in Reston. She helped us make all of the tough decisions about renovations and updates to the house. In a very short time, the house was transformed and we ended up getting 3X the amount of money we spent on work back out in the purchase price. Susan is a total pleasure to work with and she is very knowledgeable about the local real estate market. Finally, she is committed to helping you get the best price possible. Highly recommended."
"We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Susan to sell my parents’ home in Reston. She helped us make all of the tough decisions about renovations and updates to the house. In a very short time, the house was transformed and we ended up getting 3X the amount of money we spent on work back out in the purchase price. Susan is a total pleasure to work with and she is very knowledgeable about the local real estate market. Finally, she is committed to helping you get the best price possible. Highly recommended."
Sarah S.
"We had Susan help us buy a home for our mother years ago, and this year we had her help us sell it. But just before we wanted to put mom's house on the market, we had a major flooding situation. We could have sold as-is, our easiest choice, but Susan recommended we renovate and try for top dollar. She was dealing with a group of siblings that had to confer on every decision, but she helped us through every step of the renovation, with a fantastic instinct for what would sell. When we had conflicts with the HOA, Susan advised and stood by us. There were so many issues with this sale, it must have been a total headache for her. But she was with us every step of the very difficult way - and got us the best price the neighborhood had seen! We are so grateful for her market insight, staging instinct, perseverance, and savvy."
"We had Susan help us buy a home for our mother years ago, and this year we had her help us sell it. But just before we wanted to put mom's house on the market, we had a major flooding situation. We could have sold as-is, our easiest choice, but Susan recommended we renovate and try for top dollar. She was dealing with a group of siblings that had to confer on every decision, but she helped us through every step of the renovation, with a fantastic instinct for what would sell. When we had conflicts with the HOA, Susan advised and stood by us. There were so many issues with this sale, it must have been a total headache for her. But she was with us every step of the very difficult way - and got us the best price the neighborhood had seen! We are so grateful for her market insight, staging instinct, perseverance, and savvy."
Mary Clare M.
"Many thanks to Susan and her team for an exceptional job getting our Arlington home listed and sold in such a short time frame. I couldn’t be happier with the results and the process orchestrated by Susan and her team."
"Many thanks to Susan and her team for an exceptional job getting our Arlington home listed and sold in such a short time frame. I couldn’t be happier with the results and the process orchestrated by Susan and her team."
Tani & Chris
"Dedicated, hard-working, adaptable, honest, and dependable are just a few of Susan’s attributes. Susan does a great job of making each of her clients feel special and is totally willing to go the extra mile for them."
"Dedicated, hard-working, adaptable, honest, and dependable are just a few of Susan’s attributes. Susan does a great job of making each of her clients feel special and is totally willing to go the extra mile for them."
Jen & Tom
"Every step of the way Susan will be respecting your time, understanding your needs, making you feel important and always supporting your decisions."
"Every step of the way Susan will be respecting your time, understanding your needs, making you feel important and always supporting your decisions."
Monica & Scott
"Experienced. Efficient. Professional. Over the last 15 years Susan has helped my family sell two homes and purchase three. She is smart, no nonsense and she gets the deal done. She is always available to her clients and works day and night to close. I could not recommend her more highly as an agent!"
"Experienced. Efficient. Professional. Over the last 15 years Susan has helped my family sell two homes and purchase three. She is smart, no nonsense and she gets the deal done. She is always available to her clients and works day and night to close. I could not recommend her more highly as an agent!"
John S.
"From the moment you meet Susan, it’s clear that she has a true passion for what she does. She’s warm, professional, and deeply committed to her clients, going above and beyond to guide them through every step of the home-selling process. I first met Susan when she successfully sold a unit across from my townhouse for top dollar, and she did it in no time at all — when I had a lot on my plate Susan provided me with multiple options and ensured I was comfortable with each approach. Her extensive market knowledge and low-pressure style made the entire process feel smooth and effortless. While other homes in the neighborhood sat on the market, Susan’s expertise and vast network helped me secure a quick, profitable sale. I trust her completely and look forward to working with her again."
"From the moment you meet Susan, it’s clear that she has a true passion for what she does. She’s warm, professional, and deeply committed to her clients, going above and beyond to guide them through every step of the home-selling process. I first met Susan when she successfully sold a unit across from my townhouse for top dollar, and she did it in no time at all — when I had a lot on my plate Susan provided me with multiple options and ensured I was comfortable with each approach. Her extensive market knowledge and low-pressure style made the entire process feel smooth and effortless. While other homes in the neighborhood sat on the market, Susan’s expertise and vast network helped me secure a quick, profitable sale. I trust her completely and look forward to working with her again."
Ali S.
"My husband and I had the BEST experience working with Susan as first time home buyers. Susan went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable at every stage of the process and ensured that everything was done right. Thanks to her expertise and recommendations, we were able to close in just 2 weeks. She is the real deal and is a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Susan loves her clients and is an absolute pleasure to work with. We look forward to working with her in the future!"
"My husband and I had the BEST experience working with Susan as first time home buyers. Susan went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable at every stage of the process and ensured that everything was done right. Thanks to her expertise and recommendations, we were able to close in just 2 weeks. She is the real deal and is a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Susan loves her clients and is an absolute pleasure to work with. We look forward to working with her in the future!"
Lorin G.
"Susan gets the job done! She's an expert in the real estate process from early planning through closing. Her knowledge of the No VA market and proven plan guided us through the whole process resulting in a house sale that happened in hours at well above listing price. She is friendly, extremely responsive, and works very hard for her clients. She has also assembled a high performing team that she can depend on to cover all bases from great marketing, to improvement projects, to showing, to closing. We couldn't be happier with Susan's results!"
"Susan gets the job done! She's an expert in the real estate process from early planning through closing. Her knowledge of the No VA market and proven plan guided us through the whole process resulting in a house sale that happened in hours at well above listing price. She is friendly, extremely responsive, and works very hard for her clients. She has also assembled a high performing team that she can depend on to cover all bases from great marketing, to improvement projects, to showing, to closing. We couldn't be happier with Susan's results!"
Kevin S.
"To say Susan goes the extra distance is a considerable understatement. I have no hesitation in recommending Susan to anyone looking to buy or sell."
"To say Susan goes the extra distance is a considerable understatement. I have no hesitation in recommending Susan to anyone looking to buy or sell."
Dan
"Susan was a delight to work with! She really knows the real estate process. She is honest and responsive. Her recommendations to update my mom's condo to get a quick sale, without spending a fortune, were perfect. Thank you Susan for the quick sale at a top price."
"Susan was a delight to work with! She really knows the real estate process. She is honest and responsive. Her recommendations to update my mom's condo to get a quick sale, without spending a fortune, were perfect. Thank you Susan for the quick sale at a top price."
Jacqueline D.
"Susan is fabulous! I have had the opportunity to work with her in two different types of markets, both as a buyer and a seller. Bottom line—she knows the market. If you let her, she will tell you exactly the modifications to put your best foot forward to maximize the sales price. She’s got the skilled contractor “hook up” for every repair type. She’s a joy to work with and absolutely knows everyone required to move, repair, finance, and insure. Too bad there aren’t more stars!"
"Susan is fabulous! I have had the opportunity to work with her in two different types of markets, both as a buyer and a seller. Bottom line—she knows the market. If you let her, she will tell you exactly the modifications to put your best foot forward to maximize the sales price. She’s got the skilled contractor “hook up” for every repair type. She’s a joy to work with and absolutely knows everyone required to move, repair, finance, and insure. Too bad there aren’t more stars!"
Meg S.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Susan on four separate personal real estate transactions over the past twelve months. These transactions ranged from large to small. Regardless of the price point, Susan handled all with the same enthusiasm and dedication. Susan’s presentations of our homes through brochures, website videos, print ads, newspaper and magazine articles, and direct mailings ensured that our listings were always prominently featured. She always presented our homes in the most perfect way possible and followed up with the showing agent quickly to provide feedback. One of the transactions became particularly complicated and difficult (through no fault of Susan’s). Susan worked tirelessly to save the deal and we successfully closed the transaction. Her adaptability in every situation enables her clients to feel confident in every situation. Dedicated, hard-working, adaptable, honest and dependable are just a few of Susan’s attributes. She is an exceptional agent and I am thankful to have had her expertise during her sales of our homes. I highly recommend her."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Susan on four separate personal real estate transactions over the past twelve months. These transactions ranged from large to small. Regardless of the price point, Susan handled all with the same enthusiasm and dedication. Susan’s presentations of our homes through brochures, website videos, print ads, newspaper and magazine articles, and direct mailings ensured that our listings were always prominently featured. She always presented our homes in the most perfect way possible and followed up with the showing agent quickly to provide feedback. One of the transactions became particularly complicated and difficult (through no fault of Susan’s). Susan worked tirelessly to save the deal and we successfully closed the transaction. Her adaptability in every situation enables her clients to feel confident in every situation. Dedicated, hard-working, adaptable, honest and dependable are just a few of Susan’s attributes. She is an exceptional agent and I am thankful to have had her expertise during her sales of our homes. I highly recommend her."
Glen
"Susan Wisely professionally guided me through the entirely unfamiliar process of updating, listing, and showing, on to the final closing of my Reston home. She is a powerhouse with enviable multitasking skills and knowledge of the business and area. The team she has gathered are both kind and gifted tradespeople, as well. I highly recommend Susan for your real estate needs!"
"Susan Wisely professionally guided me through the entirely unfamiliar process of updating, listing, and showing, on to the final closing of my Reston home. She is a powerhouse with enviable multitasking skills and knowledge of the business and area. The team she has gathered are both kind and gifted tradespeople, as well. I highly recommend Susan for your real estate needs!"
Jane H.
"Susan is so caring and goes above beyond for her clients! I would recommend her to any of my close friends and family for their realty needs."
"Susan is so caring and goes above beyond for her clients! I would recommend her to any of my close friends and family for their realty needs."
Elizabeth W.
"Susan is friendly, helpful, and extremely responsive. She is an excellent negotiator, and the interests of her clients are her first priority. She works closely with colleagues to answer any questions and is a clear communicator. She is a true pleasure to work with."
"Susan is friendly, helpful, and extremely responsive. She is an excellent negotiator, and the interests of her clients are her first priority. She works closely with colleagues to answer any questions and is a clear communicator. She is a true pleasure to work with."
Toni S.
"We met Susan at an open house several years before we used her as our agent and knew immediately that we would secure her help when the time came to upgrade from our townhouse to a single-family home. That time came when our twins were imminently due and our 2 year old was in tow. We realized that we had to move, but had our hearts set on a particular house that required the contingent sale of our town-home. Susan had our town-home under contract in just 2 days and was able to successfully broker a very complicated deal for the purchase of our new “forever” home in just 3 days. Under the circumstances (e.g., we staged/sold our townhouse and secured our new home all during the hospital stay for the twins!), it seemed an impossible situation – insurmountable – but Susan found a way to make it happen. While our resources were depleted and our focus was not directed, Susan stayed the course as our advocate, maintaining composure, grace, and professionalism during a time of great stress for our family. Her intimate knowledge of the Herndon/Reston markets, in particular, is nothing short of outstanding and was a key factor in our success. Most importantly, Susan treated everyone involved (other agents, mortgage brokers, buyers, sellers, etc.) with fairness, respect, and dignity. We give Susan our highest seal of approval and recommend her services to anyone buying, selling, or renting a home in the Herndon / Reston / Vienna area."
"We met Susan at an open house several years before we used her as our agent and knew immediately that we would secure her help when the time came to upgrade from our townhouse to a single-family home. That time came when our twins were imminently due and our 2 year old was in tow. We realized that we had to move, but had our hearts set on a particular house that required the contingent sale of our town-home. Susan had our town-home under contract in just 2 days and was able to successfully broker a very complicated deal for the purchase of our new “forever” home in just 3 days. Under the circumstances (e.g., we staged/sold our townhouse and secured our new home all during the hospital stay for the twins!), it seemed an impossible situation – insurmountable – but Susan found a way to make it happen. While our resources were depleted and our focus was not directed, Susan stayed the course as our advocate, maintaining composure, grace, and professionalism during a time of great stress for our family. Her intimate knowledge of the Herndon/Reston markets, in particular, is nothing short of outstanding and was a key factor in our success. Most importantly, Susan treated everyone involved (other agents, mortgage brokers, buyers, sellers, etc.) with fairness, respect, and dignity. We give Susan our highest seal of approval and recommend her services to anyone buying, selling, or renting a home in the Herndon / Reston / Vienna area."
Hooper
"Susan is the consummate real estate professional; knowledgeable, personable, flexible and she commands excellent communication skills. She truly has the best interests of her clients in mind. Not only does she bring to the table a can-do attitude but backs it up with her actions. As a former earl estate professional, I unequivocally give Susan the highest recommendation based upon the job she has done for me more than once both as a buyer and a seller."
"Susan is the consummate real estate professional; knowledgeable, personable, flexible and she commands excellent communication skills. She truly has the best interests of her clients in mind. Not only does she bring to the table a can-do attitude but backs it up with her actions. As a former earl estate professional, I unequivocally give Susan the highest recommendation based upon the job she has done for me more than once both as a buyer and a seller."
Dennis
"Susan has done a great job with our whole house selling experience. She knows exactly what needs to be done so the house shows well, including staging, both inside and outside. She communicated regularly throughout the process and we were under contract in a week."
"Susan has done a great job with our whole house selling experience. She knows exactly what needs to be done so the house shows well, including staging, both inside and outside. She communicated regularly throughout the process and we were under contract in a week."
Ricky
"I have been working with Susan for many years now on multiple properties and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Nova!"
"I have been working with Susan for many years now on multiple properties and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Nova!"
Steve
"Susan’s knowledge of the local area and her responsiveness are top-notch! I would recommend her highly when purchasing or selling your home. She is a true professional and an excellent agent!"
"Susan’s knowledge of the local area and her responsiveness are top-notch! I would recommend her highly when purchasing or selling your home. She is a true professional and an excellent agent!"
Diane M.
"As a 23-year-old first-time homebuyer, I had zero knowledge of the process. Working with Susan made me feel like it was my 100th time buying a home. Not only did she help me achieve all my desired outcomes, but she did it in a way that was highly personable, efficient, and insightful. If you're working with someone other than Susan, you might be settling for less than the best. Highly recommend!"
"As a 23-year-old first-time homebuyer, I had zero knowledge of the process. Working with Susan made me feel like it was my 100th time buying a home. Not only did she help me achieve all my desired outcomes, but she did it in a way that was highly personable, efficient, and insightful. If you're working with someone other than Susan, you might be settling for less than the best. Highly recommend!"
Andrew N.
"We interviewed multiple realtors before making our decision on who to work with to both sell our current home and purchase our 'forever home.' From our initial meeting with Susan, we knew she was the best realtor we could work with. Her positivity and determination show in everything she does. She takes as much time as you need to help you be comfortable and prepared for the process, which is key in the current market. Susan's use of her network and her proactive approach to help us find our forever home. Due to our list of 'must-haves,' this was not a quick process, but she stuck with us, and we never felt like we were being pressured into selecting a home that was not right for our family. We found a home we love and will be happy with for years to come. As for the sale of our previous home, Susan knew all the right things to do to navigate a unique market (Spring 2020). We listened to her advice and had multiple very competitive contracts within 24 hours of putting our home on the market. In the end, we got to select an offer we could only have dreamed of! Thank you, Susan!"
"We interviewed multiple realtors before making our decision on who to work with to both sell our current home and purchase our 'forever home.' From our initial meeting with Susan, we knew she was the best realtor we could work with. Her positivity and determination show in everything she does. She takes as much time as you need to help you be comfortable and prepared for the process, which is key in the current market. Susan's use of her network and her proactive approach to help us find our forever home. Due to our list of 'must-haves,' this was not a quick process, but she stuck with us, and we never felt like we were being pressured into selecting a home that was not right for our family. We found a home we love and will be happy with for years to come. As for the sale of our previous home, Susan knew all the right things to do to navigate a unique market (Spring 2020). We listened to her advice and had multiple very competitive contracts within 24 hours of putting our home on the market. In the end, we got to select an offer we could only have dreamed of! Thank you, Susan!"
Kathryn J.
"We have bought and sold 4 houses with Susan. It has just been a great experience in each step of the process. On the sale side, Susan will suggest non-costly upgrades or improvements to create a better “wow” factor which has worked out very well for us in terms of getting competing and higher bids or getting your house sold faster. The sale of our former home resulted in a 15% increase over the asking price! She also replicated that success into selling our most recent house within 5 days of going on the market and again, a substantial price bump over our listed price. On the buying side, Susan will work with you constantly and zero in on homes that meet your criteria - no matter how many it takes! She also finds a way to leverage her experience in negotiating a contract that not only meets or exceeds your reasonable demands but leaves the seller feeling good about the contract - important when finalizing all of the little details for settlement. Susan is one of the most exceptional professionals that I have worked with over the years. She loves her career and it shows with all of the hard work she puts into it. Susan is honest with you, committed to her clients (even after the sale is completed), very reliable, and responsive to your questions and needs. She came highly recommended to us and as such, would highly recommend her to anyone that needs real estate expertise."
"We have bought and sold 4 houses with Susan. It has just been a great experience in each step of the process. On the sale side, Susan will suggest non-costly upgrades or improvements to create a better “wow” factor which has worked out very well for us in terms of getting competing and higher bids or getting your house sold faster. The sale of our former home resulted in a 15% increase over the asking price! She also replicated that success into selling our most recent house within 5 days of going on the market and again, a substantial price bump over our listed price. On the buying side, Susan will work with you constantly and zero in on homes that meet your criteria - no matter how many it takes! She also finds a way to leverage her experience in negotiating a contract that not only meets or exceeds your reasonable demands but leaves the seller feeling good about the contract - important when finalizing all of the little details for settlement. Susan is one of the most exceptional professionals that I have worked with over the years. She loves her career and it shows with all of the hard work she puts into it. Susan is honest with you, committed to her clients (even after the sale is completed), very reliable, and responsive to your questions and needs. She came highly recommended to us and as such, would highly recommend her to anyone that needs real estate expertise."
Sandra
"Susan was fantastic to work with. She helped us renovate our house, and her network of contractors was all amazing. She really understands the market and knows when it is time to sell. As a result, we got a really great price. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. A truly genuine and lovely person."
"Susan was fantastic to work with. She helped us renovate our house, and her network of contractors was all amazing. She really understands the market and knows when it is time to sell. As a result, we got a really great price. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. A truly genuine and lovely person."
Alison M.
"Susan was our area agent for our cross-country move. Her knowledge and service were invaluable since we were unable to view in person all the listings she identified."
"Susan was our area agent for our cross-country move. Her knowledge and service were invaluable since we were unable to view in person all the listings she identified."
Amanda
"What a great and easy buying experience. Susan walked me through every step of the way. She ensured that I was comfortable with the buying process. She didn’t stop until she found the perfect new home for me."
"What a great and easy buying experience. Susan walked me through every step of the way. She ensured that I was comfortable with the buying process. She didn’t stop until she found the perfect new home for me."
Sherry C.
"I have worked with Susan and her wonderful team a few times in the past six years. I keep coming back because they are simply the best. They are experts at what they do and always get my properties sold or rented quickly and for the right price."
"I have worked with Susan and her wonderful team a few times in the past six years. I keep coming back because they are simply the best. They are experts at what they do and always get my properties sold or rented quickly and for the right price."
Jessica
"Susan was amazing! She was not only the project manager for our home's complete renovation, but she was also able to get it sold for above asking. Even when the first contract fell through due to the buyer's financing, she quickly had several more contracts on it. She was meticulous every step of the way. We look forward to doing many more projects and home purchases with her. I couldn't recommend her more!"
"Susan was amazing! She was not only the project manager for our home's complete renovation, but she was also able to get it sold for above asking. Even when the first contract fell through due to the buyer's financing, she quickly had several more contracts on it. She was meticulous every step of the way. We look forward to doing many more projects and home purchases with her. I couldn't recommend her more!"
Sara S.
"We were very happy having Susan Wisely as our agent to sell our home. At all stages of the process, she was very knowledgeable and professional. I don’t think another agent could have gotten us a better price or would have sold our home so quickly."
"We were very happy having Susan Wisely as our agent to sell our home. At all stages of the process, she was very knowledgeable and professional. I don’t think another agent could have gotten us a better price or would have sold our home so quickly."
Steve & Eva
"Working with Susan Wisely was an exceptional experience. She's a top-tier professional—detail-oriented, strategic, and fully committed to her clients. From day one, I felt confident knowing she had a sharp understanding of the market, a clear plan, and the right team behind her. Susan brings more than real estate expertise—she knows how to present a home authentically and with care. Her guidance made what could’ve been a stressful process feel smooth, organized, and very successful. With a background in real estate myself, I especially valued her high standards, transparent communication, and steady follow-through. She's the real deal—someone I would recommend without hesitation. I'm glad I chose Wisely, and I look forward to working with her again."
"Working with Susan Wisely was an exceptional experience. She's a top-tier professional—detail-oriented, strategic, and fully committed to her clients. From day one, I felt confident knowing she had a sharp understanding of the market, a clear plan, and the right team behind her. Susan brings more than real estate expertise—she knows how to present a home authentically and with care. Her guidance made what could’ve been a stressful process feel smooth, organized, and very successful. With a background in real estate myself, I especially valued her high standards, transparent communication, and steady follow-through. She's the real deal—someone I would recommend without hesitation. I'm glad I chose Wisely, and I look forward to working with her again."
Burr
"In the fall of 2024, I reached out to Susan Wisely to help prepare my townhouse in Reston for the market. Having successfully sold several townhouses in my neighborhood, Susan's interior photos and sales from those listings were truly impressive. She arranged a meeting to discuss my goals, and her clear communication and passion for her work were immediately evident. I realized right away that if anyone could transform my house into a showplace, it would be Susan. Susan is an exceptionally dedicated and knowledgeable agent with extensive experience in preparing homes properly for sale. She excels in highlighting a property's potential from top to bottom. Her guidance was invaluable, from suggesting lighting fixtures to recommending updates to the kitchen and bathrooms. The results were breathtaking—the staging was exquisite, and the professional photography showcased my townhouse as a prime choice for buyers. As offers multiple offers came in, she managed them with expertise, discussing each with me promptly so I could make well-informed decisions. Ultimately, she secured the highest price ever achieved for a townhouse in my neighborhood, significantly contributing to my financial security. With Susan’s professional expertise, sellers can be confident that she will work tirelessly to present a pristine, appealing home that will quickly capture the interest of eager buyers. Choose Susan Wisely for an exceptional real estate experience!"
"In the fall of 2024, I reached out to Susan Wisely to help prepare my townhouse in Reston for the market. Having successfully sold several townhouses in my neighborhood, Susan's interior photos and sales from those listings were truly impressive. She arranged a meeting to discuss my goals, and her clear communication and passion for her work were immediately evident. I realized right away that if anyone could transform my house into a showplace, it would be Susan. Susan is an exceptionally dedicated and knowledgeable agent with extensive experience in preparing homes properly for sale. She excels in highlighting a property's potential from top to bottom. Her guidance was invaluable, from suggesting lighting fixtures to recommending updates to the kitchen and bathrooms. The results were breathtaking—the staging was exquisite, and the professional photography showcased my townhouse as a prime choice for buyers. As offers multiple offers came in, she managed them with expertise, discussing each with me promptly so I could make well-informed decisions. Ultimately, she secured the highest price ever achieved for a townhouse in my neighborhood, significantly contributing to my financial security. With Susan’s professional expertise, sellers can be confident that she will work tirelessly to present a pristine, appealing home that will quickly capture the interest of eager buyers. Choose Susan Wisely for an exceptional real estate experience!"
Nancy S.
"We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Susan Wisely for two years, and there’s truly no one else we would trust with the sale of our home. From start to finish, Susan demonstrated an extraordinary blend of professionalism, strategy, and genuine care. Thanks to her expert guidance and deep market knowledge, we received multiple offers in days and were able to accept a clean offer over the asking price, even while a neighbor's home sat on the market. What sets Susan apart is her unwavering dedication and ability to make every step feel seamless. She was more than just our realtor; she became a trusted advisor, fierce advocate, and steady presence throughout the entire journey. Her thoughtful, proactive approach gave us total peace of mind. She has great vision and knows what to do at each home to help ensure a quick sale, and understands how to negotiate to produce a positive outcome. If you’re thinking of selling your home, do yourself a favor and call Susan Wisely (@choose.wisely). She’s not just the best - she’s exceptional."
"We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Susan Wisely for two years, and there’s truly no one else we would trust with the sale of our home. From start to finish, Susan demonstrated an extraordinary blend of professionalism, strategy, and genuine care. Thanks to her expert guidance and deep market knowledge, we received multiple offers in days and were able to accept a clean offer over the asking price, even while a neighbor's home sat on the market. What sets Susan apart is her unwavering dedication and ability to make every step feel seamless. She was more than just our realtor; she became a trusted advisor, fierce advocate, and steady presence throughout the entire journey. Her thoughtful, proactive approach gave us total peace of mind. She has great vision and knows what to do at each home to help ensure a quick sale, and understands how to negotiate to produce a positive outcome. If you’re thinking of selling your home, do yourself a favor and call Susan Wisely (@choose.wisely). She’s not just the best - she’s exceptional."
Nancy C.
