The Alliance

Thanks to Sebastien, our home buying experience was faster, easier, and more enjoyable than we ever could have imagined. We were completely new to the process, and from the first meeting Sebastien took the time to get to know us and understand what we wanted. He patiently explained - often more than once! - the ins and outs of everything from different DC neighborhoods to earnest money offers to what to expect on closing day. He always struck the perfect balance between providing helpful inputs and stepping back to let us decide for ourselves how to proceed. He's highly quotable and full of little nuggets of wisdom we found ourselves repeating - fro...

I am happy to leave a glowing review of The Alliance Team. Sebastien and Daniel went above and beyond, to help me find exactly the home I was seeking. There was a steeper learning curve for me, because I was new to Washington, DC. From helping me first find a rental, to taking me to many showings, to educating me about neighborhoods, value, and opportunity - they were all fantastic. I have had half a dozen personal real estate transactions, The Alliance team service was head and shoulders above all other's I used - particularly as a buyer. They are an endless font of resources and contacts. They have a multiple contacts for every possible task. Da...

Daniel and Sebastien were my superheroes during my home buying process. In addition to being a first time homebuyer, my process was complicated by the fact that I was making this purchase while living in New York City. And yet, with Daniel and Sebastien in my corner, at no point did I feel anxious or distant from the process. Their prompt, clear communication was supplemented by an unmatched availability, attention to detail, and willingness to problem-solve. During my home buying experience, we encountered competing offers and flaky lenders to compliment the first time homebuyer jitters I brought to the table. Daniel and Sebastien not only adeptly ...

This is the second time I've worked with Sebastien and his team, and I will continue to do so in the future. I had to move quickly for a new job and was concerned that I would be at a huge disadvantage when selling my condo. Sebastien took these concerns to heart and studied the unique aspects of my property as well as the market. We were able to enter the market with perfect timing and sold the unit for the asking price, which made me very happy. During this time, the Alliance team was tremendous. Daniel meticulously walked through the unit with a general contractor and pinpointed the perfect repairs and upgrades that yielded huge rewards, but whic...

In a crowded field you need someone who will shine a light at your property to make it stand out. And this is exactly what Sebastien Courret Knight did for the first property we bought in DC. He was the Seller's Agent. The staging, the marketing materials he created for the property, plus the responsive and timely answers to our questions stuck with us. When it was time to purchase our second property in DC, my husband and I sought him out and he remembered us from that previous transaction which was almost 5 years ago. Again, Sebastien worked his magic (we call it magic). Everything went smoothly despite it being an almost virtual sale due to the p...

Whether you are buying a house or selling a house, moving is one of the most stressful events one faces in their lives and put a pandemic and you have full-blown panic! Can’t it be like it is on TV? Actually, yes it can! Our team from The Alliance, Sebastien Courret and Jack Shorb were straight out of a dream – Moving to Washington DC during a pandemic, looking for a townhouse in a city that doesn’t have a lot of inventory with our own requests and likes wasn’t going to be easy. Sebastien and Jack were on it, answering our calls, showing us properties that were exactly what we asked for, never made us feel we were wasting their time and most importa...

Daniel and Sebastien, supported by their fabulous team who made things magically happen behind the scenes from paperwork to painting, were incredibly attuned to our needs at every step of way. They helped us refine our views on and understanding of the inevitable tradeoffs involved in buying a home, were flawless in executing once we had figured out our needs, and, even after the closing, conscientiously followed up on the inevitable loose ends (in our case a stuck door spotted during the walk-through). As someone who buys a home only every twenty years, they were a reassuring presence throughout the buying process, always ready to answer questions ...

We had the privilege of working with Daniel for the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. From introduction to present, we consider ourselves very lucky to have worked with such a knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and fun agent. No question was too little, night too late, or detail to insignificant for him to devote time to helping us work through it. Beyond helping us to secure a contract for the sale of our condo in less than a week for 10's of thousands above asking, Daniel worked his connections to land us an off-the-market house in our price range, that still feels like a dream. He went above and beyond the call of duty to assi...

Daniel, Sebastian, and their team at The Alliance are quite simply the best real estate professionals in the DC/MD/VA area. From the start of this process almost six months ago, through the purchase of our new house and the sale of our old one, we have been consistently impressed by how in touch they were with our goals and desires. Daniel and Sebastian have an encyclopedic knowledge of the local market. That, coupled with their razor sharp negotiating skills, ensured that we got our new house for less than we expected to pay, and sold our old house for far above asking price. This team cares about its customers. You will feel that from the moment y...

We worked with Sebastien upon the recommendation of friends of ours who had bought a house through him. We were impressed from the very first meeting with him and Lauren by their professionalism and understanding of our needs. Within hours, they were hard at work compiling listings for us and providing their insights and advice on the options. We appreciated even more Sebastien's depth of knowledge of the real estate market once we started visiting homes. Thanks to his advice, we managed to secure our first choice house and his insights were invaluable during the transaction stage. His energy, enthusiasm and availability made the home purchase proce...

Sebastien is an incredible real estate agent. In 2016, Sebastien helped my wife and me purchase a home in Chevy Chase, MD. His support to help us find the right place left a great impression on us and four years later, when we wanted to sell our property, we called Sebastien to help us sell it. His local knowledge of our neighborhood is strong! Sebastien responded to all of my emails, texts, and phone calls quickly and was truly there with us step-by-step. What made this experience even more unique is that his positive attitude during the pandemic kept us positive and believing that we would still sell our home for market-value, not at a discoun...

Where to start! The Alliance is a 15 out of 10. Sebastien, Daniel and their team did a fantastic job helping me find my home. As a first time home buyer, I was extremely intimidated by the process, but Sebastian and Daniel were able to take a stressful process and turn it into a complete joy where I always felt supported. They figured out my exact taste and got me in to see the most amazing homes before anyone else. They were incredibly responsive, always checking into make sure I had exactly what I needed. And when the time came to put in an offer, they did everything within their power to set me up for success. And it worked! I'm now a homeowner, ...

Someone described Daniel’s process to us by saying “he would learn what we wanted and curate a list of properties that would interest us.” I laughed. Isn’t that what every real estate agent says they’ll do? My partner and I were completely blown away by Daniel’s approach. He truly did just that and he was spot on. As first time home buyers, he walked us through the whole buying process, helped us determine our needs and brought up questions we wouldn’t have known to ask. The whole time we were impressed by the white glove treatment we received from him. Daniel helped keep things moving for repairs that needed to happen after our inspection, recommen...

We can’t say enough good things about Sebastien! Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he went out of his way to make sure we were able to check as many boxes as possible finding the right home. He was always responsive and available for showings, even on nights, weekends and holidays. He was extraordinarily professional, personable and knowledgeable of all of the areas of real estate. With his help, we were able to purchase our home and close on it within days. None of this would have been possible without Sebastien! Most importantly, his commitment didn’t end once we closed – he has helped us with everything from finding a painting contractor,...

We can’t say enough good things about Sebastien! Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he went out of his way to make sure we were able to check as many boxes as possible finding the right home. He was always responsive and available for showings, even on nights, weekends and holidays. He was extraordinarily professional, personable and knowledgeable of all of the areas of real estate. With his help, we were able to purchase our home and close on it within days. None of this would have been possible without Sebastien! Most importantly, his commitment didn’t end once we closed – he has helped us with everything from finding a painting contractor,...

Working with Daniel and Lindsey to buy our first home was a great experience for me and my husband because we could tell we were in good hands. They listened to our priorities and were incredibly knowledgeable in pointing out the trade-offs in each property and helping us think about how the space would (or wouldn't!) work for us. Because we lived outside of the area, we had to schedule multiple property viewings on any given day. Lindsey and Daniel were always upbeat as we trucked all over NoVa and MD. Buying in early 2021 presented a challenging market for us, but the team at Washington Fine Properties helped us present a competitive offer and suc...

Sebastien Courret is an excellent realtor. He is on point for any and all questions in a moment’s notice – from what color of paint to use to how taxes work in the paperwork processes. He is very knowledgeable about multiple neighborhoods in DC, and he will push your house to the next level to get a high listing price. Sebastien has a great demeanor, presents polished materials, and creates a high-end atmosphere to help buyers see the potential in the properties he represents. He also moves quickly on any timeline, even under difficult circumstances, and he is always incredibly responsive. Sebastien is an upbeat, high-performing individual who works...

I cannot imagine working with any other agent and I wish I could employ Compass and Sebastien for all of my future real estate deals. Sebastien’s wide breadth of knowledge of the market landscape and how to design a house for sale is incredible. With his help we were able to get more than asking price for our home, which was more than we could have asked for. Sebastien was ALWAYS available and incredibly responsive, returning every call missed and was never not just a phone call away. He made an incredibly stressful situation less so by constantly communicating with us and working so hard to get us the best deal possible. What an amazing experience,...

Sebastian and Max helped us buy our first home, and they made an otherwise daunting process so much easier for us. They were very responsive and patient in answering all of our questions, and they clearly are very knowledgeable about what they do. During the house search, Max was very engaged in sending us listings every day and setting up showings on the fly. During the bidding and closing process, Sebastian and Max were proactive in setting up meetings to chat with us if we had concerns. Even after we closed, we still go to them for references for contractors and general tips. We whole-heartedly recommend them and will use them again if we are eve...

I enthusiastically give Sebastien my highest recommendation. As a first time home buyer in an unfamiliar region with only a few weeks to find a place to live, I presented a trifecta of undesirable client qualities. Yet, Sebastien went above and beyond at every step to make the process easy, understandable, efficient, and FUN. Communication was open and reliable, he constantly sought feedback and adapted accordingly, and he helped find an ideal house within budget in very short order. I couldn't have been more pleased with the service he and his team provided. He has a true passion for real estate and helping his clients.

Could not be happier! Daniel and his whole team were fantastic throughout the whole process of getting our home ready to sell, listing it, negotiating with the prospective buyers, and getting us over the finish line to closing. Having bought and sold several homes over the years with some frustrating experiences in the past, I now know how important it is to have an agent that is proactive, connected, completely knowledgeable while being easy and fun to work with, which keeps the stress level down! Daniel is all of those things and it really makes a huge difference. Highly, highly recommend.

Sebastien, Daniel, and the whole Alliance team are absolutely exceptional. They helped us sell after our father's sudden passing; in the midst of immense stress and sadness, they made the process incredibly smooth, getting us a fantastic deal and helping us navigate all aspects of the transaction with confidence, which was especially challenging because we were selling from out of state and subject to many COVID-related travel restrictions. I cannot recommend them enough - they truly went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful for their expertise and professionalism.

Couldn't have asked for a better agent. As someone who is very interested in understanding the particulars and technicalities of the home-buying process, Daniel was excellent in explaining the process. He is knowledgeable, honest, and patient. Daniel understands the competitive nature of DC's housing market and so responds promptly while still giving full the full details needed in a clear and concise way. Of the several dozen times we met, Daniel was never late. Similarly, all of his communications and required steps as a realtor were completed on time or early.

Sebastien and his team are unquestionably phenomenal in finding your perfect home with unequivocal accessibility to all your real estate needs. I went into a house search just to test the waters, but they were so keen on what I was looking for that within a month I was closing on my new home in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. If you are looking for a team that will not waste your time on properties that are not in your interest while also carefully ensuring that you are comfortable with each step in the purchase process, Alliance at Compass is your team.

Sebastian, Daniel and their Alliance team are expectational . They are very responsive and truly care their clients needs. They know the DMV real estate market very well and know when property is over/under priced and know what buyers and sellers should cover in settlement costs. They know how to stage and what needs to be change to sell. They quickly adapt to changing situations without hesitation and come up with creative solutions . Sebastian is true friend and we fully trust the Alliance.

The team at The Alliance was great to work with! They made the process for us as first-time homebuyers easy to understand and gave us all the tools to find the home of our dreams. We were looking for a home in a very competitive housing market and, thanks to The Alliance team's expertise and sound recommendations, the first offer we made was accepted and we couldn't be happier. We felt comfortable placing our trust in The Alliance team because they clearly had our best interests at heart.

Sebastian helped me purchase my first home and I'm grateful for his guidance through the whole process. I was a nervous buyer and he was always very patient with me and super responsive, even when he was out of the country! He is savvy and knowledgeable about the DC market and has a long list of reliable contacts to help every step of the way. And last but not least, he's fun to work with. When you know what you're looking for in DC, let Sebastien help you find it.

Daniel is simply magnificent! We have had several realtors in three states over the years. He is a class above -- very smart, literate, witty, incredibly well networked with everyone from other agents and mortgage lenders to interior decorators (he also has a college degree in interior design) and movers. He is technologically savvy, admirably hard-working, and a pleasure to be around. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Daniel is a pleasure to work with. Kept on top of the process, communicating frequently. He listens and intuits the kinds of places that would work for you, and he stays completely pleasant as well as professional, even through very long days and hectic document signings. He knows Washington completely, and advised without pushing (he would not rush you into a purchase you wouldn't be happy with) and he has excellent taste.

Max and the team were absolutely instrumental though-out the home buying process. The breadth of market knowledge and experience Max and the team carry helped put us at ease as well as taught us so much about a new area were moving to. Thorough, patient and competent are the descriptors my family was left with when we officially closed. Would highly recommend Max and this team to anyone for their real estate needs!

This is a full service team that took the stress out of selling a home. They did everything from helping me select a mover to managing the repairs and renovations to my home (all during Covid!). It was less than 30 days between listing and closing (above ask) and the terms negotiated by the team were very beneficial to me and ensured a smooth closing. Can’t thank The Alliance enough and highly recommend them.

Sebastien and his team at The Alliance are the BEST team in DC, I have no doubt about it. They helped us buy and three years later, sell our home. Both experiences were amazing. They know the market as well as anyone and are master negotiators. We sold our house 120k over ask in three days. The team is engaging and helpful at every step and took all the pressure off of us. I cannot recommend them enough.

Five stars! I worked with Lindsey and Sebastien to purchase my first home... the made the process seamless. From my initial questions to settlement day, they were extremely attentive, responsive and most importantly advocated on my behalf. I cannot say enough good things about The Alliance and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to enjoy the process of purchasing a home.

Daniel was fantastic! He really knew the area and had great advice on how to "clean up" the house to make it sell faster (all together, his suggestions took us less than a day to complete). He had open houses 2 weekends in a row -- both days -- and sold the house for list price at the end of the 2nd weekend. By far the best agent I've worked with in the D.C. area.

We had a wonderful experience with Sebastien and Lindsey! They were very accommodating in shepherding two first-time homebuyers through the process in a competitive market. They were responsive, professional, and helped us close on a new condo on our first offer! We would recommend them to anyone and would definitely use them again.

Daniel was so attentive and diligent about selling my condo. He always went above and beyond in terms of service, delivering documents to me at home, keeping me informed about negotiations, and giving great advice along the way. He really knows the neighborhoods of DC and if we ever sell our home he's the first one we'll call.

Five Stars all around! I worked with the Alliance to purchase my first home in Vienna, Va. Sebastien, Daniel and Lindsey were able to handle all of my questions as a first-time buyer and really went above and beyond to help us beat out 10 other offers and win our home.

Daniel knows the neighborhoods of D.C. inside and out. He is incredibly responsive (to the point where I wonder when he sleeps!). He'll really go the extra mile for his clients. I highly recommend him!

Daniel did a great job for us. He guided my wife and me through a complicated home purchase and helped us negotiate a very good deal. We could not have bought our dream house without him.

Daniel and Sebastian, 2 amazing, sexy souls. Sold my house in 2 seconds. Very professional team. Namaste