A chance encounter with a McAvoy Realty agent at a pre-pandemic open house ended up being one of the most fortunate events of my 2020. I was halfheartedly looking for a new place to call home, having grown tired of my condominium and its association. But I was dragging my feet about repairing its sunroom wall and windows, where water leakage and resulting damage was significant. I mentioned this to my future agent Tim Steele at the open house and the next day he gave me the name and number of an excellent contractor, who mortared the exterior wall and replaced the trim around the windows within 2 weeks. Not only was I relieved that my condo was now much closer to being ready for sale, but also it propelled me to work daily with my agent in finding a new home. Tim was always available, easy-going, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Without him I would not have been able to move as quickly as I had. His taking care of both the selling of my condo and the buying of my new townhome in Lafayette Square was ideal and a real plus. The whole process was facilitated so well: from offers and contracts, to inspections and financing, and titling. All of the minutiae was handled professionally and without stress. McAvoy Realty is a great local real estate agency. Its size is undoubtedly more of a benefit than a drawback. I would never hesitate to consult them in the future.