Testimonials

I interviewed four realtors who had exceptional records, top 10% as measured by sales volume, in Bethesda-Chevy Chase. I selected Dana Rice because she had a great sales record (high volume with closing prices close to and often above the asking prices), knew our market, was hard-working, a great people person which in my case was very important because of multiple personalities involved in our Estate, and could provide staging through her and her sister’s staging company at little or no cost if we went that route. Since we were absentee owners we were very concerned about how we do things like hiring contractors to make improvements such as painting and repairs. Dana told us not to worry she had a book full of such people and she would take care of it. She was even willing to pay these people and be reimbursed later at the closing! This was almost too good to be true. She handled the sales process beautifully, showing it to a handful of brokers to get initial feedback. This set our pricing and sales strategy and ultimately we received several excellent offers over the next two weeks with no staging or repairs. Dana’s team made the contractual paperwork work a breeze. I never found one mistake or typo in any document so I decided not to hire a lawyer or even to fly up for the closing. Going into the final week we had a few glitches initiated by the buyers and this is where I saw Dana’s problem solving skills in action. There was nothing that could throw this professional off her game. I have bought and sold many houses in my lifetime but I have never worked with a realtor of Dana’s caliber. If you are looking for an honest, smart, hard-working, kind, results oriented broker who can handle every aspect of your sale on a turn key basis then you should hire Dana Rice. As a final comment, when I asked Dana if she could tell me her favorite restaurant so I could give her a gift card as a closing gift, she told me she would be most grateful if I would simply make a donation to a specific medical research foundation. Dana is a remarkable woman with depth and a soul.

We can't say enough good things about Lisa Resch at Compass Realty! We had originally considered renting out our property, but changed our minds and Lisa worked with us throughout our decision process. The Compass stager is fantastic and her services are complimentary with Compass. Our house looked amazing and sold in one weekend! Lisa's attention to detail, knowledge of the market, friendliness and drive brought us outstanding results! We highly recommend Lisa whether you're buying or selling!

Dana Rice is a committed, professional, and focused realtor who represents clients with 110% effort, providing experience and expertise in all aspects of the home buying process. She has been one of the most successful agents in DC and MD over the past several years through hard work, skilled negotiation skills and unrelenting dedication to clients representation. She knows and understands the market, and is connected with a deep network of past clients and area top producers for opportunities that have not yet seen the light of the market. I have personally seen her go beyond the norm to represent her clients to their maximum benefit in several transactions that I have been a part of and strongly recommend her as an honest, and expert resource in the DC and MD real estate market.

We were looking for rentals in the Gaithersburg/Rockville area and it was our first time using a realtor for our housing search. After working with the Dana Rice Group, we're never going back to the days of doing it ourselves! Kcrystal, our agent, was exceptional. She worked tirelessly to find us our dream house, quickly answered any questions we had at any time of the day, enthusiastically joined us on countless house walkthroughs, and gave us advice when we needed help deciding. I would recommend the Dana Rice Group to anyone looking for a new home to buy or rent, and look forward to working with them again in the future!

Dana is the best. She is knowledgeable, patient, and effective. She understands the market well and will be an important asset in helping to buy or sell your home. She gives you unconditional guidance and time as to best help meet your needs. Highly recommend.

The Dana Rice Group has commanding expertise over the many neighborhoods they serve. Not only are they knowledgeable and professional, they are an absolute pleasure to partner with during the emotional experience of buying or selling your largest asset. I find them organized, kind, compassionate, reassuring and just all-around fun! I wouldn't use anyone else.

Dana exudes professionalism, expertise and enthusiasm in working with her clients on meeting their needs. Dana has a high-level knowledge of the real estate process which has become very complicated. She is able to navigate the latest in real estate transactions, has market knowledge, based on data and her personal experience in the region, and has an extensive network of trustworthy professionals that can help answer any questions you might have. Dana brings new world technology and marketing with old-world white-glove, high touch customer service. Rest assured all of your needs will be addressed, your transaction will be secure, and you will not regret a day of working with her.

Working with the Dana Rice Group was a superb experience from the first phone call to the moment when we sealed the deal on our new home. What's more, the members of the Dana Rice Group have become our friends. We trust their judgement, instincts and thorough knowledge of the Bethesda / Chevy Chase real estate market, where we focused our house search. We moved from San Francisco: a daunting cross-country move. Dana Rice took excellent care of us, shepherding us through the house hunt, spending hours with us over email and phone learning about our needs, getting to know our family and then driving around the streets of neighborhoods of Montgomery County showing us houses she thought we could one day call home. We felt completely taken care of and that has held true to the current day, as we make our new house our home. We recommend the Dana Rice Group without reservation and would work with them again in a heartbeat should we ever need to relocate.

Dana’s responsiveness during the entire transaction stands out as the key attribute she brings to the home sales process. Along with Dana’s extensive knowledge and experience of the overall market, she provides a powerful combination of personality and professionalism. Our home listed on the market just 4 days, and we received 5 competing bids that closed almost 10% above list price. Dana made an immediate, positive impact when she identified the original architect of our house and highlighted the hallmark features incorporated into many of his homes in the neighborhood. She used these architectural features to create photos and advertising copy that attracted savvy buyers, eventually landing a contract because the buyers were architecture aficionados. Dana lives in the same neighborhood so she understood precisely how to market our property for maximum visibility and profit. We were initially disappointed with Dana’s suggested list price, but she provided a compelling explanation of her market analysis. And the ultimate sales results were truly outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Dana invested every effort to answer our questions quickly and thoroughly. Her insight and suggestions always yielded better understanding of the listing and sales process. Her team of associates and sales resources at Compass was knowledgeable and informative. The entire transaction beginning to end proceeded smoothly and without complication. As an added benefit, Dana’s positive energy and humor kept the stressful experience of downsizing and selling both upbeat and stress- free. We highly recommend Dana Rice for her responsiveness, her expertise, and her unrelenting positive spirit. Dana gets results!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Megan Conway to buy our house in Bethesda. She really knows her stuff and pays attention to the details, while also having a positive, upbeat attitude that made what can be an overwhelming process much more enjoyable. She was super responsive to our questions and concerns, both before and after closing, and we could tell she truly wanted to ensure we were 100 percent happy with our purchase. Highly recommend!

Seriously the gold standard of Realtors. Dana and her team exude the perfect mix of professionalism, cutting edge savvy, resourcefulness, and comfort. I struggled with two other realtors for an entire year before hiring Dana. Dana made me feel like I was her only client and put forth unbelievable effort. I trusted her implicitly and knew it would be the one decision I made that year that I would never regret. Her team of professionals, who specialize in the details, turned my house into a jaw dropper. (If I were on Love it or List it. I would have had a very hard time!). For me, it was her action-oriented style and her realness that I will always remember. I know that when I'm ready to do this house thing again, I know where to find her.

Dana did an amazing job for us, we couldn't be more pleased - far surpassing our expectations! She knows the business and the market really well and really exudes competence and professionalism. She provided us with great service; she has a great all around team to call on, and produced fabulous marketing materials. We highly recommend her!

"Dana Rice recently served as our agent for the sale of our home of 25 years. She and her team are outstanding in every respect! Dana is candid and extraordinarily well informed about the house and the market. Her expertise enabled us to optimally price and sell our home in a timely and cost effective manner. -Kamil.c