Sell My House for Cash in Alexandria: How Much Less Will You Actually Net?
Quick Answer: Cash buyers in Alexandria typically offer 65% to 85% of fair market value, depending on buyer type and property condition. On a $750,000 Alexandria home, that translates to a $487,500–$637,500 net from a cash offer versus roughly $712,500 from a full-service 1.5% listing — a difference of $75,000 to $225,000 in lost equity. Speed and certainty come at a steep cost; the right question is whether the convenience is worth that gap for your specific situation.
Key Takeaways
- Alexandria cash buyers typically pay 65–85% of fair market value — iBuyers (Opendoor, Offerpad) cluster at 80–85%; "we buy houses" investors at 50–70%.
- Hidden costs shrink the gap further: iBuyer service fees of 5–8%, post-inspection repair credits, and "as-is" deductions can pull the effective net 10–15 percentage points lower than the advertised offer.
- Median Alexandria listing sells in 18–30 days under a full-service 1.5% program; a cash offer closes in 7–14 days but costs you tens of thousands in equity.
- A 1.5% full-service listing on a $750K Alexandria home keeps roughly $11,250 more than a 3% traditional agent — and $75K–$225K more than a typical cash buyer.
- Cash makes sense for distressed condition, urgent timelines (divorce, foreclosure prevention, PCS), inherited properties, or sellers unable to manage showings.
- The Jamil Brothers run both options side-by-side: a full-service listing AND vetted cash offers from real buyers, so you compare apples to apples before deciding.
In This Guide
- What "Cash Offer" Actually Means in Alexandria
- The Real Discount: What Cash Buyers Pay vs. Fair Market Value
- Side-by-Side: Cash Offer vs. 1.5% Listing in Alexandria
- The Five Types of Cash Buyers Working Alexandria
- Hidden Costs That Shrink Cash Offers Further
- When a Cash Offer Genuinely Makes Sense
- When You're Almost Always Better Off Listing
- Alexandria-Specific Factors That Affect Both Options
- How to Get the Strongest Cash Offer (If You Decide to Sell Cash)
- The Hybrid Approach: Run Both Options in Parallel
- The Bottom Line for Alexandria Sellers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Glossary
Every week in Alexandria, a homeowner gets a yellow postcard, a cold call, or an Opendoor email promising a "fast, fair, no-hassle cash offer." The pitch is appealing: no showings, no repairs, no buyer financing falling through, no months of uncertainty. Sign here, close in two weeks, move on. What none of those ads explain is the price you pay for that convenience — and in Alexandria, where the median sale price hovers around the high $700Ks, that price is rarely small.
This guide breaks down the real numbers: who's making cash offers in Alexandria, what they actually pay relative to fair market value, what extra fees and deductions get layered on top, and what you'd net under each path. You'll see when a cash offer is genuinely the right call — and when it costs you the equivalent of a private school tuition, a new luxury vehicle, or a meaningful chunk of your retirement.
The Jamil Brothers Realty Group works Alexandria sellers from both sides: as listing agents running a 1.5% full-service program, and as a neutral party connecting sellers to vetted, real-money cash buyers when speed matters more than price. The point of this article isn't to talk you out of a cash offer — it's to make sure you understand what you're trading.
What "Cash Offer" Actually Means in Alexandria
"Cash offer" is one of the most loosely used phrases in real estate. In strict terms, it means the buyer doesn't need a mortgage — they have liquid funds (or proof of funds from a verified source) to close without lender contingencies. In practice, the term is used by everyone from individual investors with one rental property to publicly traded iBuyers to wholesalers who never actually intend to close themselves.
For an Alexandria seller, the relevant distinction is between two categories: retail cash buyers (individuals or trusts buying for their own use, often relocating executives or 1031-exchange investors paying close to market value) and institutional or investor cash buyers (iBuyers, "we buy houses" companies, hedge-fund-backed flippers, and wholesalers, who buy at a discount because their business model requires margin).
When you respond to a "we buy houses Alexandria" ad or request an Opendoor offer, you're dealing with the second category. Retail cash buyers exist in Alexandria — they're real — but they don't market through postcards. They come through the MLS, through your listing agent, and through normal market exposure. Which is exactly why understanding the difference matters before you sign anything.
ℹ️ A note on terminology
A real "cash offer" should come with proof of funds — a recent bank statement or letter from a financial institution — within 24 hours of the offer being presented. If a buyer or company won't provide that, the offer isn't actually cash; it's a wholesale assignment waiting to find a real buyer. Alexandria sellers should never accept a cash offer without verified proof of funds.
The Real Discount: What Cash Buyers Pay vs. Fair Market Value
Across Northern Virginia, cash offers from institutional buyers and investors cluster into three predictable bands based on the buyer's business model. These ranges are observed across thousands of Alexandria-area transactions and broadly mirror data published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies and industry-specific tracking by HomeLight and Clever Real Estate.
| Cash Buyer Type | Typical Offer (% of FMV) | Closing Speed | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad) | 80–85% | 7–14 days | Standard suburban homes in good condition |
| Hedge-fund flipper | 70–80% | 10–21 days | Light-to-moderate cosmetic work |
| "We Buy Houses" investor | 55–70% | 7–14 days | Major repairs, code issues, inherited |
| Wholesaler (assignment) | 50–65% | 14–30 days (often delayed) | Distressed only — high fall-through risk |
| Retail cash buyer (via MLS) | 95–100% | 14–30 days | Any condition; needs full MLS exposure |
Visualizing the gap helps. On a $750,000 Alexandria home with $712,500 net through a 1.5% full-service listing (after standard 2.5% buyer-agent compensation and 1% in closing costs), here's what each cash channel actually delivers to your bank account:
Estimated Net to Seller — $750,000 Alexandria Home
Estimates assume $750K Alexandria home in average condition. Cash offer percentages reflect typical net after iBuyer service fees, repair credits, and closing deductions. Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable post-NAR settlement.
Before you accept a cash offer, see what your home would bring on the open market. A free Jamil Brothers valuation uses street-level Alexandria comps — not an automated Zestimate — so you know the real benchmark before you trade equity for speed.
Side-by-Side: Cash Offer vs. 1.5% Listing in Alexandria
The savings calculator below shows you the net-proceeds gap between a 3% traditional listing and the Jamil Brothers 1.5% full-service listing. The cash-offer comparison sits a layer below both: on a $750K Alexandria home, the gap between an iBuyer's effective net and a 1.5% listing is typically $145,000 to $250,000, even after accounting for repair credits, holding costs, and a buyer-agent payout.
Select your Alexandria home's approximate value to see the listing side of the comparison:
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The Five Types of Cash Buyers Working Alexandria
Not every cash offer is the same. Understanding who's making the offer — and why — is the single biggest determinant of how fair the price actually is.
1. iBuyers (Opendoor, Offerpad, and successors)
Public or large private companies that use algorithmic pricing. They typically buy newer suburban homes in good condition and resell them on the open market within 30–90 days. Their offers usually fall at 80–85% of fair market value before a service fee of 5–8% and post-inspection repair credits. In Alexandria, they tend to focus on Cameron Station, Beauregard, Landmark, and parts of Old Town that have predictable comp sets. Old historic homes, custom builds, and anything quirky usually gets a "we can't make an offer" reply.
2. Hedge-fund-backed flippers
Private equity capital deployed through local operators. They buy homes needing $30K–$100K in renovation, complete the work in 60–120 days, then list at retail. Their offers cluster at 70–80% of After Repair Value (ARV) minus renovation budget. They're more flexible than iBuyers on condition but harder on price.
3. "We Buy Houses" investors
Local or franchised investors — the ones behind the postcards and the bandit signs. They target distressed homes, inheritances, and motivated sellers in financial difficulty. Offers typically run 55–70% of FMV. Their value proposition is genuine for sellers in true crisis: foreclosure timelines, code-enforcement issues, severe deferred maintenance, hoarding situations. For a standard Alexandria home in fair condition, they're almost always the wrong path.
4. Wholesalers
The most misleading category. Wholesalers don't buy your house — they get you under contract at a low price, then sell that contract to a real investor for a markup. Offers cluster at 50–65% of FMV, and the contract typically has long inspection contingencies and assignment clauses that let them walk if they can't find a buyer. Fall-through risk is significantly higher than other channels, and Alexandria sellers should require proof of funds and reject any contract with an "assigns" clause unless they specifically want a wholesale deal.
5. Retail cash buyers (the unicorns)
Individuals paying cash to live in the home themselves — relocating executives, downsizers selling a bigger home elsewhere, foreign buyers, 1031-exchange investors swapping in a long-term hold. These buyers do exist in Alexandria, especially in Old Town, Del Ray, and Rosemont, but they almost never come through cold-call channels. They come through the MLS and a competent listing agent. Their offers typically run 95–100% of FMV, sometimes higher in multiple-offer situations, with no fee deductions.
Hidden Costs That Shrink Cash Offers Further
The headline number on a cash offer is rarely what you walk away with. Several standard deductions layer on top of the initial percentage discount.
Common Cash Offer Deductions in Alexandria
- − iBuyer service fee: 5–8% of sale price (Opendoor's published fee structure)
- − Post-inspection repair credits: $3,000–$25,000 typical for an Alexandria home, deducted after offer acceptance
- − "As-is" deduction: Investor buyers price in their expected repair budget, often 10–20% below replacement cost estimates
- − Holding cost adjustments: Some buyers deduct their projected carrying costs (insurance, utilities, taxes) from your offer
- − Standard Virginia closing costs: Grantor tax ($1 per $1,000 sale price), Northern Virginia regional congestion tax, settlement fees, title work — cash buyers do NOT cover these for you
- − HOA and condo transfer fees: For Alexandria condos and townhouse communities, $250–$1,500 in transfer documentation
On an Alexandria home where an iBuyer's headline offer is 85% of FMV, the realized net after a 7% service fee, $12,000 in repair credits, and standard Virginia closing costs typically settles around 75% of FMV. The pre-offer percentage is marketing; the post-deduction percentage is what actually wires to your bank account.
A side-by-side net sheet compares your real bottom line under a 1.5% listing, a 3% listing, and a cash offer scenario. You see every fee, every deduction, and every dollar you actually walk away with — before you sign anything.
When a Cash Offer Genuinely Makes Sense
Despite the cost, a cash offer is genuinely the right call for a specific set of seller situations. The pattern across all of them: speed, certainty, or condition matters more than maximum price.
| ✓ Cash Offer Often Right | ✗ Listing Almost Always Wins |
|---|---|
| Pre-foreclosure with auction date set | Home in average condition, no urgent timeline |
| Major undisclosed repair (failed septic, structural) | Cosmetic dating only (paint, carpet, fixtures) |
| Inherited home you can't manage from out of state | Inherited home where you can wait 30–60 days |
| Active military PCS with under 30 days | PCS with 60+ day window |
| Divorce with a forced-sale court order | Divorce with cooperative spouse on a normal timeline |
| Code-enforcement deadline you can't afford to cure | Standard inspection-curable items |
| Hoarding cleanout where listing isn't realistic | Light decluttering needed |
If your situation appears in the left column, the equity gap may be a fair trade for speed, certainty, or relief. If it appears in the right column, you're almost certainly leaving $40,000–$200,000 on the table by accepting a cash offer when a competent listing would close in 30–60 days with full marketing exposure.
When You're Almost Always Better Off Listing
Alexandria has a deep buyer pool. Old Town's historic homes attract national interest. Del Ray, Rosemont, and Beverley Hills draw professional families willing to pay premiums for walkability and the elementary schools. Cameron Station and Carlyle pull in federal workers and contractors. Even the Beauregard corridor moves quickly with first-time buyers and downsizers. Across all of these submarkets, well-priced, well-marketed homes sell in 18–30 days — and they sell for fair market value, not 65% of it.
For sellers in these situations, the listing path almost always nets significantly more, even after accounting for the time it takes:
Why Alexandria Sellers Usually Net More by Listing
- ✓ Deep buyer demand from federal workforce, military, contractors, and downsizers
- ✓ Strong list-to-sale ratio (typically 98–101% in active Alexandria submarkets)
- ✓ Median days on market under 30 in nearly every Alexandria neighborhood
- ✓ Multiple-offer scenarios still occur in Del Ray, Old Town, Rosemont
- ✓ 1.5% full-service marketing (4K photography, drone, 3D tour, MLS) drives competition
- ✓ Real estate negotiation by an experienced agent typically recovers more than the agent's fee
Alexandria-Specific Factors That Affect Both Options
Alexandria has structural features other Northern Virginia markets don't share. Each affects how a cash offer vs. listing analysis plays out:
Old Town historic district restrictions
Properties inside the historic district carry exterior modification restrictions enforced by the Board of Architectural Review. Investor flippers steeply discount BAR-restricted properties because their typical curb-appeal renovation playbook (replacing windows, redoing facades, expanding footprints) can't run there. A retail buyer who actually wants to live in Old Town pays a premium for the same restriction set. The gap between investor and retail pricing on Old Town homes is often $100,000+.
Federal-worker buyer demand
Alexandria's proximity to the Pentagon, DOD agencies, and downtown DC creates persistent buyer demand from federal workers, contractors, and military leadership. This pool tends to use VA loans (zero down, fast underwriting), buys at FMV or above, and prioritizes quick closes. A 1.5% listing with proper marketing reaches this pool through the MLS in days. Cash buyers don't compete in this segment — they don't need to.
Condo and HOA complexity
Many Alexandria sales involve condos (Old Town high-rises, Carlyle, Cameron Station, Watergate at Landmark) or HOA communities. Cash buyers — especially iBuyers — often won't make offers on condos at all, and "we buy houses" investors apply additional discounts for HOA risk. Condo sellers have a narrower cash-offer market and a stronger reason to list.
Northern Virginia regional congestion tax
Alexandria is inside the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority footprint, which adds a $0.15 per $100 grantor tax on top of the state's $0.10 per $100 — bringing total seller transfer tax to roughly $0.25 per $100 of sale price. On a $750,000 home, that's about $1,875 in transfer taxes alone, regardless of whether you sell to a cash buyer or a traditional buyer. Both paths pay it; neither is exempt.
How to Get the Strongest Cash Offer (If You Decide to Sell Cash)
If your situation actually warrants a cash sale, the difference between a fair cash offer and a predatory one is process. These steps generally add 5–15 percentage points to your final number.
Get an honest market valuation first — Day 1
Before talking to any cash buyer, know the fair market value of your Alexandria home based on actual comps from the last 90 days, not an automated estimate. This is your benchmark; without it, you have no idea whether any offer is reasonable.
Solicit at least 3 cash offers — Days 2–10
Request offers from an iBuyer (Opendoor or Offerpad), a hedge-fund flipper (often through a local connector), and one local investor. Use the highest as your floor in subsequent negotiations.
Demand proof of funds and reject "assigns" clauses — Days 5–12
No cash buyer worth dealing with will balk at proof of funds within 24 hours. Wholesalers will. Reject any purchase agreement that allows the buyer to assign the contract unless you specifically want a wholesale path.
Cap the inspection contingency and repair credit — Days 10–14
Negotiate a fixed dollar cap on post-inspection repair credits (e.g., not to exceed $5,000) and a short inspection window (3–7 days). The standard institutional buyer playbook is to use a long inspection window to drive the price down after acceptance.
Use a real estate attorney for the contract — Days 12–18
Cash buyer contracts are usually written by the buyer's attorney to favor the buyer. A Virginia real estate attorney can review for unfair contingencies, escrow provisions, and assignment language — typically for $500–$1,500 against tens of thousands at risk.
Close on a Tuesday or Wednesday — Day 14+
Mid-week closings minimize the per-diem interest on any payoff and avoid Friday wire delays that can stretch your funding by an extra weekend. Small detail, but worth $50–$200 in interest savings on a typical Alexandria payoff.
The Hybrid Approach: Run Both Options in Parallel
The decision doesn't have to be binary. The Jamil Brothers run a hybrid path for Alexandria sellers who want both certainty and the option to maximize price. The process compresses to roughly two weeks:
During the first week, the team solicits cash offers from a vetted network of real investors and iBuyers — without listing the property. Those offers serve as a baseline. During the second week, the property is prepped for MLS listing (photos, copy, staging if needed) while the cash offers stay on the table. When the listing goes live, the seller has a documented cash backstop and a marketed listing running simultaneously. If the listing draws competitive offers above the cash floor — which it almost always does in Alexandria — the seller takes the listing path. If it doesn't, the cash offer is still there.
For sellers genuinely on the fence, this approach typically nets $40,000–$120,000 more than accepting the first cash offer that comes in. The cost is two extra weeks of prep work, which is rarely the bottleneck.
4K photography, drone video, 3D tours, expert negotiation, and full MLS marketing — all included at 1.5%. On a $750K Alexandria home, you keep an extra $11,250 compared to a traditional 3% agent — and tens of thousands more compared to a typical cash buyer.
The Bottom Line for Alexandria Sellers
A cash offer in Alexandria can be the right call. It's rarely the right call by default. The math is consistent across nearly every Alexandria submarket: a properly marketed listing under a 1.5% full-service program nets $75,000 to $225,000 more than the typical institutional cash offer on a median-priced home. Even after factoring in 2–4 weeks of additional time on market, the equity differential is too large to ignore for sellers whose situation doesn't demand speed.
If your situation does demand speed — a foreclosure timeline, a court order, a major undisclosed defect, an out-of-state inherited property — then a cash offer is a legitimate tool. The discipline is to verify proof of funds, solicit multiple offers, cap inspection contingencies, and use an attorney. The Jamil Brothers handle both paths and have done so for hundreds of Alexandria-area sellers over the past several years.
The first step is always the same regardless of which path you ultimately choose: know your home's actual fair market value, and know your real bottom line under each option. Without those two numbers, no cash offer is fair or unfair — it's just a number with no benchmark.
Know your equity, understand your costs, and see exactly what you'll walk away with under both a 1.5% listing and a cash offer — before you make any decisions. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group provides a full seller consultation at no cost or obligation.
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How much less will I net selling my Alexandria house for cash?
On a $750,000 Alexandria home, you'll typically net $75,000 to $225,000 less from a cash offer than from a 1.5% full-service listing, depending on the cash buyer type. iBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad usually deliver around 75% of fair market value after service fees and repair credits. "We buy houses" investors typically net 55–65%. A properly marketed listing in Alexandria's deep buyer pool nets 95–100% of FMV after commissions and closing costs.
How long does it take to close a cash sale in Alexandria?
A real cash sale in Alexandria typically closes in 7–14 days from contract signing. iBuyers like Opendoor tend to schedule closings 7–10 days after their inspection. Local "we buy houses" investors can close in as little as 5 days when they have verified funds. Wholesalers — who assign contracts rather than buying directly — often take 14–30+ days and have meaningfully higher fall-through rates.
Do I still pay closing costs on a cash sale in Virginia?
Yes. As a Virginia seller, you still owe grantor tax ($0.10 per $100 of sale price to the state plus $0.15 per $100 regional congestion tax in Alexandria), settlement and title fees, any unpaid property taxes prorated to the closing date, and HOA or condo transfer fees. Cash buyers rarely cover seller-side closing costs unless explicitly negotiated. On a $750,000 Alexandria home, expect $7,000–$10,000 in standard seller closing costs regardless of whether the buyer is paying cash or financing.
Are iBuyer offers in Alexandria fair?
iBuyer offers like Opendoor and Offerpad in Alexandria are typically structured around 80–85% of fair market value before a service fee of 5–8% and post-inspection repair credits, putting the realized net closer to 72–78% of FMV. They're "fair" in the sense that they're transparent and consistent across the market, but they're never going to compete with a properly marketed MLS listing on price. They're a fit for sellers who specifically value speed, certainty, and convenience over maximum equity.
How do I know if a cash buyer is legitimate?
A legitimate cash buyer in Alexandria will provide proof of funds (a recent bank statement or letter from a financial institution showing liquid funds equal to or greater than the offer price) within 24 hours of presenting an offer. They will not require an assignment clause in the contract. They will use a real Virginia title or settlement company rather than an unknown attorney from out of state. They will close on the timeline they originally promised. Any cash buyer who refuses, delays, or pivots on these basic items is likely a wholesaler or a buyer with weaker fundamentals than represented.
What's the difference between a cash buyer and a wholesaler?
A cash buyer is purchasing your home with their own funds, intending to either keep it as a rental, flip it, or move in. A wholesaler is signing a contract with you at a low price, then selling that contract to a real cash buyer for a markup before closing. Wholesalers rely on long inspection windows and contract assignment clauses to back out if they can't find an end buyer. Fall-through rates on wholesale contracts are meaningfully higher than direct cash purchases — often 25–40% per industry estimates — which can leave Alexandria sellers in a worse position than if they had listed from the start.
Can I sell my Alexandria condo to a cash buyer?
Cash buyers do purchase Alexandria condos, but the pool is narrower than for single-family homes. iBuyers like Opendoor often won't make offers on condos at all due to HOA risk and resale complexity. "We buy houses" investors typically discount condos an extra 5–10% beyond their standard formula to account for assessment risk, monthly fees, and resale uncertainty. Listing a condo on the MLS — especially in Old Town, Carlyle, or Cameron Station — almost always reaches a deeper, more competitive buyer pool and nets meaningfully more.
How does the post-NAR settlement affect cash offers?
The post-NAR settlement (effective August 2024) made buyer-agent compensation negotiable rather than embedded in the listing commission. For cash offers, this has little practical effect — most cash buyers don't use buyer's agents, so there's no compensation issue. For traditional listings, sellers in Alexandria still typically offer 2–2.5% buyer-agent compensation to maintain access to the full buyer pool, but it's now explicitly negotiable. The Jamil Brothers structure 1.5% listing agreements to give sellers full flexibility on what — if anything — to offer the buyer side.
Should I sell my inherited Alexandria home for cash?
It depends on three factors: the condition of the home, your distance from Alexandria, and your timeline. For an out-of-state heir with a property needing $50K+ in work and a forced timeline (estate administration, sibling buyout pressure), a cash sale through a vetted investor or iBuyer can be the right path. For an heir with a property in livable condition, no forced timeline, and willingness to coordinate a 60-day process remotely, listing almost always nets $50,000–$150,000 more on a typical Alexandria home. A side-by-side net sheet is the first step — the Jamil Brothers run this analysis at no cost for inherited property situations.
What mistakes do Alexandria sellers make with cash offers?
The most common Alexandria seller mistakes with cash offers are: accepting the first offer without soliciting at least two more for comparison; signing without an independent fair market valuation as a benchmark; agreeing to open-ended inspection windows that let the buyer renegotiate price after acceptance; allowing assignment clauses without realizing they enable wholesale flipping; and trusting that the cash buyer will cover seller closing costs without it being written into the contract. Each mistake typically costs $5,000–$50,000 in net proceeds and is preventable with a simple pre-offer process.
How do I choose between a cash offer and a 1.5% listing?
Choose by mapping your situation against three variables: timeline, condition, and equity priority. If your timeline is under 14 days, a cash offer is often the only realistic path. If your home needs $40K+ in repairs and you can't fund them, cash makes sense. If both your timeline and condition allow a 30–60 day listing, you'll net materially more by listing. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group provides side-by-side net sheets comparing both paths for Alexandria sellers at no cost, so you decide with full numbers rather than a sales pitch.
Glossary
Fair Market Value (FMV)
The price your home would sell for between a willing buyer and willing seller with proper market exposure, established by recent comparable sales in your Alexandria submarket.
After Repair Value (ARV)
An investor's projection of what your home will be worth after they complete renovations — the basis for their offer math, not your current FMV.
Proof of Funds (POF)
Documentation showing a buyer has liquid funds available to close — typically a recent bank statement or letter from a financial institution. Required for legitimate cash offers.
iBuyer
An "instant buyer" — a technology-driven company like Opendoor or Offerpad that uses algorithmic pricing to make rapid cash offers on standard suburban homes.
Wholesaler
A real estate operator who signs a purchase contract with a seller and then assigns or resells that contract to a real cash buyer for a markup before closing.
Assignment Clause
A purchase agreement provision allowing the buyer to transfer their contract rights to another party before closing — the mechanism wholesalers use to flip contracts.
Grantor Tax
A Virginia seller-paid transfer tax of $0.10 per $100 of sale price (state) plus $0.15 per $100 regional congestion tax in NOVA — about $0.25 per $100 in Alexandria.
Net Proceeds
The actual amount wired to the seller at closing after the sale price is reduced by commissions, transfer taxes, settlement fees, payoffs, and prorated taxes — your real bottom line.
About The Jamil Brothers Realty Group
Saad Jamil and Arslan Jamil lead The Jamil Brothers Realty Group, a top-producing real estate team affiliated with Samson Properties and licensed across Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and West Virginia. The team has closed 840+ homes representing over $500 million in volume, earned NVAR Lifetime Top Producer status, and is supported by 500+ five-star reviews across Google, Zillow, and Realtor.com. They offer a 1.5% full-service listing program — professional photography, drone video, 3D tours, MLS marketing, expert negotiation — designed to keep more equity in Alexandria sellers' pockets without cutting service. Contact: (703) 782-4830.
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