Testimonials
"As a first-time home seller, I don't know what I expected a real estate agent to do, but I know that Jillian surpassed any and every hope I might have had -- part real estate expert, part general contractor, part therapist, and part friend. She and her team all put in way more work than I ever would have expected.
Our first meeting with Jillian was almost a year before we were going to put our home on the market. She used that time to help us get our home in the best possible condition. She told us what to spend money on, and more importantly she told us what we shouldn't spend money on."
- Juliet G."Amazing experience and the right realtor choice. Jillian was our agent on our first house together 10 years ago. She stayed in touch the whole time and we are so grateful to have the experience of her team."
- Marty C."As first-time home buyers, my wife and I had no idea what the home-buying process entailed. Jillian was not only patient and willing to guide us through the process, she also provided us with a wealth of knowledge along the way. From open houses and negotiations to final closing, Jillian was always on top of things. She is organized and professional, and made the entire process as painless (and fun) as possible. A month into our new home, we are so thankful for her guidance and, even more, a new friendship."
- M. S."Jillian and her team were super responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable in the process of searching, picking, and closing on a new home in Alexandria. They were always available to tour new listings in a timely way, answered all of my (many!) questions promptly, and helped me through he competitive offer process. I would highly recommend them to friends, neighbors and family! (And I’m a “repeat customer” myself!)"
- Dana Chambers"My fiancé and I had such a great experience with the Jillian Keck Hogan group and we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a home or a place to rent in the area. As first-time home buyers, they were patient and willing to answer all of our questions and truly guide us through the process. We reached out to the team on a Sunday and within hours Kayla had called us to set up our initial call where we met both Jillian and Kayla over FaceTime. Kayla was very quick to respond setting up showings for houses within the same day that we reached out to her and was always available. Kayla and team truly care about their clients and will do their best to make your offer as competitive as possible. The group works very closely so even when Kayla was busy for a couple days, Jamie was willing to step in and do a few showings for us. Jamie was awesome too, so you really can’t go wrong with anyone on the team!
We are so happy with our new home in Old Town and can’t thank the team for all of their help as we would not have our home without them! Special thanks to Kayla for all of her help along the way!!"
"Chandler Carr of the Jillian Keck Hogan Group was great to work with, flexible, responsive, and understanding of my needs as a renter. Coming from a real estate and lending background, I am quite particular so I was happy to be consistently impressed by her attention to detail, turnaround time on questions and concerns, and emphasis on my satisfaction as a client.
Put simply, I asked for a lot of really specific things that can be difficult to find in one unit (i.e., somewhere that's dog friendly and has parking and has the option for outdoor space but is also not $10,000/mo, etc.) and she delivered. Chandler was knowledgeable about the area, made suggestions based on my workplace and commute, and recommended restaurants, bars, and things to do in my new area. I cannot recommend Chandler, or the JKH Group, more highly."
"Wonderful experience with Jillian Keck Hogan Group and huge thanks to Jamie Gallagher as he was super prompt in all communication, knowledgeable, efficient, and professional helping me to find a home, while I was outside the country. Thank you!"
- Adriana Bento"Jillian and Kayla were so patient with us throughout our home buying experience, providing invaluable advice and guidance on how to handle a seller's market. They were both willing to go the extra mile (or lots of miles in our case) and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you!"
- Jaime Flajole"We worked with Jillian and Kayla to buy a home in February 2022. They were fantastic and work amazingly well together as a team. They were real with us about what it takes to transact in this hot market, and connected us with great lenders, inspectors, etc who could make everything easy and competitive. When we started, we thought we would not be able to buy a "competitive" property -- we thought we'd have to find something that had been on the market a while, a fixer upper, etc. We ended up winning a competitive home that was perfect for us and we couldn't imagine existed before we started the process. We were able to do so because Kayla and Jillian knew the ways to mitigate the risks in the process in advance of putting in an offer, which allowed our offer to be competitive even without significant risk to us. 10/10 work with these two!"
- Katie Lettie"We worked with Jamie to purchase our new home. We are both first-time homebuyers, but Jamie made the process smooth and so easy! He was great at understanding our perspective and matching the pace we wanted to move at. We received support and great advice every step of the way. On top of all that, Jillian also reached out during the search process to ensure we were happy with everything. We definitely recommend using Jamie and the Jillian Keck Hogan Group to anyone searching for a home in the area!"
- Joshua Solorzano-Potash"Loved working with Jillian and Jamie, especially as a first-time buyer. Really felt they were invested in our success and satisfaction in our new house, and we appreciated the help we got every step of the way through a complex transaction. Plus they are just very pleasant people, both with whom to do business and personally. Highly recommended!"
- Emmy Crawford"As a first-time home buyer, I was absolutely spoiled with the level of expertise and service. I can't say enough good things about Jamie and his approach to helping me through the process. Absolutely a stellar agent, has good connections and knows how to get it all done.
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- Chris Fosdick"We had a wonderful experience working with Kayla! She was incredibly responsive which was especially helpful as we had limited time to find a new place over the winter holidays. She was friendly, communicative, and professional. I would certainly recommend working with her."
- Ashley Cooksley"It's bittersweet leaving a home you have had for 21 years, but I could not be more satisfied or happier as how it turned out. This was the first house I've ever sold and the process went quickly and easily. Everyone was great and very responsive to more questions and needs. Thank you."
- Robert Pos"Jillian is the best!!! She is so attentive and helpful."
- Debra Slack"Working with Jamie Gallagher was the best ever! He is professional, kind, responsive, and always has his clients' best interests at heart. Together, we made several offers (in a very tough market) that for one reason or another didn't go through but Jamie was dauntless and never lost his energy and enthusiasm. We ended up with the best possible place for us! We really enjoyed the time it took to win our property because not only did we purchase a great place, we also feel that we've made a great friend. Thanks Jamie, for all your hard work! Don't hesitate to call him!"
- MT"Jillian and her crew did a fantastic job of helping me sell my condo after I had to move for work. She was really friendly, responsive, and helpful. I 100% recommended her to anyone looking for a great realtor."
- Gwen"My husband and I loved working with Jillian and her team! We started the search for our first house at the beginning of COVID, and Jillian was amazing at helping us navigate a difficult market. She was knowledgeable, honest, and quick response. We felt like we were looking at houses with a friend, which especially as first-time home buyers, was comforting. We would definitely recommend Jillian and her team!"
- Lindsay Marten"Jillian and her team are pros, plain and simple. Jamie was communicative and responsive not only with us but with the selling agent and knowledgeable about all parts of the process. We couldn't be happier to have been referred to Jillian and her team. Highly recommend!"
- Scott Pavlica"Where to start with the team at the Jillian Keck Hogan Group? Jillian was our realtor when we bought our first house back in 2018 and guided us, two deer in headlights, through a daunting process with calm, patience and ease. From answering every question, recommending vendors to use for various things and ensuring we put in a competitive offer, Jillian was there every step of the way. That’s what made the decision to list our house with Jillian so easy - we knew we would get the best level of attention, detail and service we would need. She again addressed every question and concern throughout the process with ease, and when it came time to list, gave us the comfort and confidence we needed to know that we were going to be in a great position. The result? Multiple offers, over asking with every little extra we could have desired falling into place just the way we wanted. We are SO thankful to Jillian and her entire team for everything they have done to make our first time buying and selling so flawless. If and when we return to Alexandria, we have no doubt who our realtor is going to be!"
- Harold Poole"Words could never express how grateful I am for Jillian and her team. Jillian listened intently to what we were looking for in our first home and guided us through the purchase with honest feedback, kindness, compassion, and understanding. While I know she’d never guarantee this outcome every time, Jillian’s experience selling homes helped us craft a competitive offer; We got the first house we put an offer on despite multiple offers including an all cash offer. Jillian will be my real estate agent for as long as I live in the DC area and I know the same will be true for you once you chose to work with her!"
- Maddy Childs"Had the best experience selling my condo with Jillian and her team. Everyone was so nice and responsive. With their advice and guidance, I was able to sell quickly and without stress. Thank you!"
- Jennifer T"The Jillian Keck-Hogan group did an incredible job for us. Jillian was able to help us purchase our new home under asking (during the crazy market in Spring 2021) and also sell our home for well over asking immediately. The marketing is top notch and her relationships in the area and industry were extremely helpful. We have completed 4 real estate transactions with Jillian and her group and every time she delivers. I'd recommend anyone looking to buy or sell talk to her 1st. If you are buying, selling, looking to rent or a landlord looking for renters in the DMV, The Jillian Keck-Hogan Group is your "go-to""
- Jim A"We worked with Jamie and had a great experience. As new home buyers, we were nervous about going through the process especially in the crazy sellers market, but Jamie gave us the confidence to navigate the waters. We had a ton of questions and Jamie was very patient with us and answered all our questions. Jillian's group has excellent strategies to win homes, which gave us the edge to win our home on our first bid. We would highly recommend Jamie and the Jillian Keck Hogan Group! "
- E. Sun"My experience selling with Jillian and her team couldn’t have been better. In a time that could have been stressful as heck, I felt at ease the entire time. When I had questions or concerns, they were answered or addressed immediately. And Jillian’s negotiating skills were unparalleled."
- Lindsey Stone"Jillian Keck Hogan Group is so wonderful to work with on your real estate journey. The entire team is so on top of their game and provides great perspective for your specific goals. I was a first-time home seller, and they really helped me with the overall strategy to get my condo ready to hit the market. They were there along the way - even helping with some of the "to do" list as I prepped for some of the selling tasks. I was out of pocket for painting and appliance updates - their team did not miss a beat. They took that stress away from me, and they really helped the entire execution of the plan. They were super prompt in all communications and got me to sold within the timeframe I hoped for. Thank you, team!"
- MB Torpey"If I had a chance to give 10 stars to Jillian and her team, I absolutely would! It was our third time going through a home purchase with and with Jillian, everything was handled perfectly and professionally. We hope to buy more property with her company in the future! "
- Max Burgio"Wow! We had an amazing experience with our realtors, the Jillian Keck Hogan Group, and especially Kristina Eells.
They made our retirement home purchase easy and enjoyable.
The Jillian Keck Hogan Group and Kristina Eells were very professional, experienced, but still personal. It was like having a friend on the “inside” that was completely committed to us. They were patient and caring throughout our search and purchase.
You can tell that they really love our new community and neighborhood they work and live in.
They helped us every step of the way, from flexible scheduling to explaining complex processes in an easy to understand manner, to assisting us in arranging service providers.
Kristina Eells was immediately accessible and responsive. Kristina Eells often responded to our e-mails within minutes, sometimes even seconds!
Our home purchase was a wonderful experience. We highly recommend The Jillian Keck Hogan Group and Kristina Eells to anyone looking to do a real estate transaction in the Northern Virginia area."
- G. Slayden"Jillian and her team are very good at what they do. Responsive, diligent, and easy to work with, the team went from initial contact to closing in under 6 weeks. They provide a turn key product which delivers the desired result. I highly recommend Jillian and her team."
- Dan Scott"Jillian is the best! Where to begin? As first time homebuyers, she was very patient to explain each step of the process, so that we felt comfortable each step of the way. She really listened to our wants and needs, and was very quick to follow up on pre-listed properties that fit our criteria so that we were often the first people to view the property once it came on market. During the offer process, Jillian was an expert at helping us weigh the pros and cons of pre-inspections, short closing periods, escalations, and other contingency waivers -- listening to our needs and helping us craft offers that were competitive but that we felt comfortable with making. With Jillian's expertise, we only needed to make two offers in this extremely competitive market. During the pre-closing period, Jillian and her team were exceptionally responsive, working closely with the lender and the settlement agent to make sure everything went smoothly (during a 17-day closing period no less)! Everything was very seamless, and the instructions from her team were clear and easy to follow, so that closing day was an absolute breeze. Cannot recommend highly enough!!"
- Anna Katherine Moody"I highly recommend the Jillian Keck Hogan Team! They truly went above and beyond every step of the way. We moved to another city prior to putting our house on the market, and Jillian coordinated everything so that we didn’t have to make trips back to Alexandria. We also truly appreciated Jillian’s insight regarding everything from staging to social media; our home looked phenomenal for pictures and walk-throughs. Jillian’s hard work ensured that we received multiple offers our first weekend. We sold our home quickly and for above asking."
- E. Dorsey"I worked with Kristina on the Jillian Keck Hogan team! I was referred by a good friend, whom Kristina has helped with both buying and selling in Virginia. I'm glad I listened because Kristina and her team did such a great job. She had a great feel for what I was looking for during the search process. As a first time home buyer, she provided a lot of knowledge during the offering and closing process that proved very helpful. She works fast and was able to help guide me in making a very competitive offer. This team also has a great connection with a local mortgage broker, which provided a great all around value package that helped in the entire process, from initial discussions to buying a new home. That connection was really important to me getting a new home because I had two great teams in sync working for me. I highly recommend choosing Kristina and the Jillian Keck Hogan team."
- Thomas K."Jillian and the team are wonderful and know what they are doing!! My condo went under contract in under 4 days and for over my asking price. Jillian was also my realtor 7 years ago when I purchased my place and can honestly say that she is exactly what every buyer needs. Very responsive and able to answer every crazy question."
- Zeb Halani"Jillian and her team are absolutely phenomenal. Great group of professionals with the unwavering customer service. I highly recommend Jillian and will use her in future purchases. Thanks!"
- Adrienne Munoz"I've known Jillian for almost three years. I met her at one of her open houses and decided to sell my condo with her in early 2018. Later that year, I found a house I wanted when I was out of town and trusted Jillian (and my fiance) enough to buy it without seeing it in person. We decided to upgrade a few months ago, and Jillian and her team sold our house quickly and for above asking. She was very patient with us and took us to 14 houses during our pandemic search. When we found our house, Jillian did a great job negotiating price and repairs on our behalf. She really gave us peace of mind during the home inspection process (as we weren't allowed to attend) and helped push things forward with our lender, too. Jillian also has always made us feel like we were her only clients, which was obviously not the case. Enthusiastically recommend. "
- Anita A."We have bought and sold a handful of homes with Jillian over the years. Jillian is a stellar negotiator and can find a creative solution to make a deal happen. On the homes that she has sold for us, Jillian developed a well thought out marketing strategy that resulted in us getting the best price for our homes. She and her team are hard-working, knowledgeable and effective."
- Danielle R."Jillian was a dream to work with- her personable style and enthusiasm are infectious. She guided through me every step of selling my home, ensuring I got the best possible price. I’m not exaggerating when I say I could not have done this without help and professionalism. Selling a house is stressful enough but add to that the updates that needed to be done and it just ups the ante.I was worried that I might not get the price I wanted, but with Jillian’s expertise and a minimal investment I was able to realize an additional $175,00 in profit and got two offers that were at least $50,000 over the asking price and $7000 over my ultimate goal sale price.I literally moved out of my house and left the country and she managed the renovations. A month later I came back, we met, went through the house, and she informed me the house would be ready to go on the market in 2.5 days. I gave my hardwood floors some TLC, she had stagers come in, and Friday afternoon it was live and by Friday night we had 8 individual appts. for the following day. By the following morning we had 11. Open House was on Sunday from 2-4, we had 40 independent groups come through, and by Monday at 2pm we had 8 offers. By 3 Made my choice as she guided me through the pros and cons. Everything was handled to perfection and the marketing and staging were brilliant.Jillian then guided me through the appraisal process and was always available for questions. We had a slight hiccup right before closing and Jillian worked every angle until it was resolved.I can’t imagine selling my house without her by my side. Her professionalism was exemplary, her moral and emotional support made the process of letting go of my home of 17 years close to joyful. I never doubted that she always had my best interests at heart. I feel like I not only sold a house but gained a friend. I’d recommend her to anyone - and I have - she’ll bend over backwards for you."
- Aimee Houghton"This Jillian Keck Hogan Group is hands down, the best in Alexandria. They were truly invested in making our dream become a reality. To that end, the Group always made us feel like we were their priority - through both our purchase and our sale. They guided us through the tricky process of purchasing our "forever home" and were ever so patient as we sold our home. They never panicked when issues arose and always kept us in the loop with all strategy. We were lucky to work with them and would not hesitate to recommend them all to others. I would say we'll be sure to use them again - but, there's no need to...they found us our dream home"
- Denise Giraudo Katz"Jillian is the reason that we now have our dream home in Del Ray! Not only did she provide tons of advice on creating the most competitive contract in an extremely hot market, she made the whole process painless, stress-free and even fun, celebrating right along with us when we learned that our contract was accepted. Working with Jillian is definitely one of the best decisions we've made in our real estate journey!"
- Patrick & Julie Kilcur"In a "hot" market, having a realtor who acts quickly may be what gets you the house. With very few houses coming up in the neighborhood in which we were interested in buying, Jillian kept her eyes open for what was coming on the market before it officially came on. She got us in to see a house we were interested in buying before the house went "live." Had we not gotten in early, I have no doubt that there would have been multiple offers on the house. We put a contract on the house and it was smooth sailing through the entire process. It was the fifth house we've purchased, and it was by far the easiest experience we've had in home buying."
- M. Waterhouse"Jillian did a great job helping me buy my first home! She stuck with me for over a year, did a great job getting to know what I needed, what I wanted, and what my constraints were. Always quick to respond to any questions I had and really showed her expertise."
- G. Wright"Jillian was a phenomenal resource for us during our search! With looking at homes, it can often feel like a long process. I was extremely comfortable popping in and out of properties with Jillian while she highlighted the important details of each, or spending more time in the ones we were more interested in. Jillian is highly professional and thorough. So much so that we had our application completely and correctly finished and were the first to submit it, ultimately giving us the advantage over other offers. Already looking forward to working with her again in the future!"
- Teresa Boucas"Just worked with Jillian on the sale of my home. She was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Always kept me informed, very responsive to any questions, easy to work with, knowledgeable about the market, and sold my place very quickly! Thanks, Jillian!"
- Tommy Croker"Jillian went above and beyond before, during and after the purchase of our first home. Negotiations are a stressful time, but Jillian was always calm, clear and candid about what we should expect throughout the entire process. She was always available and quick to respond to our texts and calls. My wife and I could not be happier with the exceptional service Jillian provided as our agent."
- The Brucks Family"Jillian did an excellent job selling my condo in April 2017. I was most impressed with her confidence, enthusiasm, communication skills, and attention to detail. She deftly handled all the moving parts and deadlines associated with every phase of the selling process with aplomb and good cheer. She handled last minute problems before I even knew they existed. Her hard work minimized my stress and helped me accomplish my one and only goal - sell in one month! Based on my excellent experience, I would highly recommend her to anyone."
- Julie"We knew we wanted to buy a house in Northern Virginia, but we were having trouble wading through the endless neighborhoods to consider. It wasn’t until we sat down with Jillian that we were able to really nail down the target area of our search. Her vast knowledge of Northern Virginia and Alexandria, in particular, helped us find the perfect neighborhood (and in an area we didn’t even know existed!). Thanks to Jillian, we found a house we could afford in a great community. And when it was time to submit an offer, she was on it! She knew the comps for other recently sold houses nearby, had an excellent sense of the true value of the house and made a rock-solid case for the price we went in with. The offer was accepted and the rest of the process was very smooth. We love our place and could not have been happier with the excellent advice, service, and support we got from Jillian. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!"
- Tommy & Sue Ellen Tindall"Jillian was essential in helping me find a property that was within budget and one that I would feel proud owning! She is very knowledgeable and really cares about her clients which show in her willingness to assist during all hours of the day. She was very quick to respond to texts and emails and traveled far to help me narrow down the list. I highly recommend Jillian for anyone looking for an Agent who cares and one they can trust! 5/5! Thank you again, Jillian! "
- Marut Brothers"This is the second house we've bought and it was a lot easier this time because of Jillian. First, she is incredibly responsive. Our buying process took place as she was planning her wedding but you'd never know it because she responded within the hour by e-mail or phone no matter what she was doing. She scheduled all inspections so we didn't have to do a thing. She is an outstanding negotiator. She got everything we needed from the seller and did so quickly and efficiently. Jillian knows her field and she clearly loves what she does. I highly recommend her to busy people who also have high standards."
- Ann & Ted"Jillian was unequivocally wonderful to work with! She met with me at the beginning of my search for an in-depth discussion of what I was looking for, and she provided me with extremely helpful tips and instructions as a first-time homebuyer. Throughout the process, she was always readily available and very quick to respond. Once I narrowed down the neighborhood and buildings I liked, Jillian was extremely proactive in finding new listings so I was the first to see them, have time to visit and make an informed decision. After putting in an offer, Jillian was with me every step of the way and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She walked me through any questions or concerns, and I am extremely happy with my purchase and the entire process! A friend referred Jillian to me, and I would absolutely not hesitate to refer her to another friend."
- Nikki E."Jillian helped us buy our first home 4 years ago and when it came time for us to sell, we called Jillian again without hesitation. We can't say enough good things -- she's professional, organized, and responsive, she has great relationships with other agents (which we found is very helpful in the selling process), and truly knows the market in and out. She helped us determine the best strategy for getting a good sales price and we were blown away by the multiple offers above listing that we received. As we were looking to purchase a bigger house, Jillian was very helpful in educating us more about the neighborhood we were interested in. She helped us quickly find a new home that was perfect for our family. Her instincts, negotiation skills, and strategies were spot on and we credit her entirely with the great purchase price we were able to get on the home. Negotiating a purchase below list price is not easy to do in a hot market like DC! She walked us through every step of the purchase to make sure the transaction went smoothly and all deadlines were met ahead of schedule. Jillian is patient and hard-working and made what can be an overwhelming process very easy on us; we will without a doubt continue to use her for any future real estate needs."
- Sarah & Tommy Binion"Jillian is fantastic! Jillian and I went to high school together, but we really didn’t know each other that well. We reconnected when Jillian approached me at the gym (her warmth in reaching out to an acquaintance speaks volumes about her as a person and as a realtor). Fast forward a couple years, and I reached out to her about buying our first house. Working with Jillian was like working with a close friend (a very organized and responsive friend). I highly recommend working with her, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer who is seeking some extra help in understanding the process. She’ll keep you organized and on-task without making the process feel like a chore."
- Dorsey Family"Jillian was above and beyond amazing representing our home/old post office in McLean. Far from the usual McLean home, we needed an agent who understood historic, older structures and contemporary marketing approaches. Jillian was perfect with both. She had terrific creative strategies, securing a feature story in dcurbanturf.com as the "pick of the week" and selling our home in 8 days. Thank you, Jillian, for everything you did to take the stress of selling our home off our shoulders. 10 stars for you!!!"
- Peggy & Rebecca"Working with Jillian to sell our home was the best process. During uncertain times she kept us at ease and up to date with information. The process was seamless! She was patient, understanding, and quickly realized what we wanted in a new home. As second-time home buyers, I am thrilled we went with this team. An overall amazing experience."
- Julie Hartenbach"Jillian helped us to buy the perfect home for our family and we could not be happier about working with her! She is a true professional who knows the market and works hard to help you find exactly what you want. Her communication is excellent, she has many connections in the industry, and we were confident in her guidance when submitting an offer in a hot market. We cannot say enough about Jillian - overall, buying this home with her was a very positive experience! We highly recommend her if you're looking for a realtor."
- Karen & Sean Kelly"Jillian helped us navigate the fast-paced, ever-changing market, and our ever-changing minds. She was familiar with the area and implemented knowledge of an experienced realtor. Due to her strong negotiation skills, we secured a house for better price than we expected. Jillian's organizational skills and flexibility were astounding! Without a hitch, she promptly and accurately answered our questions via text, email, and phone calls. We're a multi-generational family of four adults and felt like her only clients; although we knew she was busy during peak sales season. Kristina joined the Jillian Keck Hogan Real Estate Group during our three-month house-hunting process. Her perky personality eased the stress of finding the right house for our two-family needs. She also was supportive in researching reliable referrals for our home projects. Working with Jillian and Kristina was highly successful and fun!"
- Kat, Chris, Judy, & Bob