4J Real Estate, LLC

Justin Paulhamus did an excellent job representing us on three interrelated, complex, time-pressured real estate transactions. For the property we were purchasing, he kept track of what was available or coming available. When the right property became available we had it under contract in about 48 hours. Justin also helped us get the assistance we needed with all aspects of the transaction, including finding sophisticated movers. For the properties we were selling, Justin not only listed, staged, and showed the properties but also gave us excellent advice about how to price them and what bargaining tactics to use. And, again, he helped us greatly even after a contract of sale was signed, working through complications and making sure that challenging deadlines were met. While accomplishing all of these things professionally, Justin was also a pleasure to deal with on a personal level. He understands a client’s needs and interests in buying or selling a property, because he gets to know the client. Justin is flat out first-rate.

Justin was extremely responsive and a joy to work with. He made the selling process smooth, navigating a fast-moving market with complete professionalism and valuable expertise. We were able to get multiple offers on our home due to smart pricing, quality photography and innovative marketing. We felt comfortable with Justin throughout the entire process and would certainly work with him again.

My wife and I were referred to Justin through Homes for Heroes, and we could not have been happier. Moving with the Military is stressful enough and trying to find a place to leave adds additional stress. Justin and his team were very professional and kept us updated throughout the entire process. It was our first time buying a home, and Justin walked us through the whole process. Justin went above and beyond the call of a Real Estate Agent by dedicating countless hours after showing us houses throughout the day to find more houses to see because the market was moving that quickly. With only a week in the DMV area, Justin found us a place we will call home for the next 3+ years. If it was not for Justin and his team, I could only fear our outcomes since we lived over 10 hours away before moving to the DMV area. Overall we were very pleased with his professionalism and can-do attitude.

We could not have asked for a better realtor. Working with Justin made the house-hunting process so easy and enjoyable. Justin was great at making himself available at a moments notice, which is crucial given the current nature of the housing market. He was amazing every step of the way. We really appreciated his honest input and advice—something rare for individuals working off of commission. He never pushed us into buying a house we were on the fence about, and he never hesitated to give us his honest feedback or opinions on the houses we looked at. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the DC area!

Justin came very highly recommended to me by a good friend who had worked with him multiple times in DC. Without hesitation, she said that if I needed a realtor (I was looking to buy in Alexandria) then I had to work with Justin. She was right. Not only did Justin take the time to thoroughly understand what I was looking for, what I could afford, and what my timeframe was, he also made what can be a very stressful process enjoyable. From the first time we went looking at potential properties through to when I closed on the condo I purchased (under budget, within my timeframe, and which I love!), Justin was there every step of the way to ensure the process went smoothly. He has great knowledge about real estate in the DC area (and in general), takes great care with his clients, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.

Justin (and his team) made buying our house very easy. He was able to schedule all the houses we were interested (and in this market there were a lot) and walked through pointing out pros and cons of each. He also was helpful at identifying similar neighborhoods we were unfamiliar with, and keeping us positive when it seemed like we would never find what we were looking for. But Justin was right, we just had to wait and be patient. He is practical, punctual and personable. 10/10 would use Justin again.

As first time home buyers, we were fortunate to work with Justin throughout the search, buying, and closing process. Justin provided helpful insights and pointed out details about each home that we may not have thought to consider. He was always flexible and ready to schedule a showing or tour multiple homes, even on short notice. His positive mentality, honest opinion, and reassurance that we would find the home we wanted helped to keep us balanced during the highs and lows. We could not have asked for someone better to help us find our first home, and we would highly recommend Justin to anyone!

I worked with Justin to sell my condo in DC. I could not have been happier with the results!! Justin is a consummate professional and is exceptionally knowledgeable about the market. With Justin's help and advice, I was able to sell my place quicker than I expected. He always makes himself available to answer questions or meet in person. He provides a wealth of data on comparable sales and helps you to interpret the data. I work weird hours due to Covid and I was pleasantly surprised at how responsive and accomodating Justin was. Overall the experience of selling my home was easier, more pleasant, and more successful than I had anticipated it would be and that is thanks to Justin. He is the best!!

The first time we used Justin was eight years ago. When it was time to relocate once more, we did not hesitate to call him again. Justin never fails to call you back, he makes himself very available to you. He listens patiently to your concerns and respects your questions. His knowledge of the pricing market got us what we hoped for in 2 1/2 weeks. I would highly recommend Justin and his entire team at 4J Real Estate

Justin Paulhamus is a rare breed – a thoughtful, highly ethical realtor who really takes the time to think things through and give candid advice. Throughout it all, I felt like I was working with someone who cared about me and wanted to get the best price for me. Justin did a thoughtful market analysis that was much more thorough than other realtors. He came over to my place and told me where I needed to have some work done on my house to get it ready for the market. Once the place was ready to go, he marketed it aggressively, holding open houses on back to back weekends until it sold. Throughout the process, Justin responded to my emails and texts, including when I had those moments of anxiety that all sellers go through. Justin was very patient with me when I did not know the answers to some questions that arose during the inspection, and he helped me find out the information needed to respond. He was calm and steady throughout guiding me throughout the entire process. I’ve bought and sold houses before with other realtors, and Justin was by far and away the best realtor I have ever had. I would absolutely use him again, and if and when I move again, he will be the first person I contact.

100% recommend working with Justin if you are looking for a realtor in the DC/VA/MD area! Justin is a true professional- communicative, reasonable, and goes above and beyond. An added bonus was his team- if for some reason Justin was unavailable, someone from his team was always able to help (Whitney helped us out and was also great!). After debating whether or not to move (dreading the whole process), we decided to buy and sell this past fall and were working on a fairly tight timeline. We were looking for a realtor that could help us move quickly and assist us through the crazy DC area market. On the buying side, Justin was very helpful in working with us to hone in on what we were looking for. Once we did that, he was able to show us those homes quickly and helped us spot pros/cons in those homes we hadn’t considered or would have missed. We were able to find a great home and get under contract within a few weeks. Throughout the entire buying process, Justin and his team were incredibly responsive and made the process as smooth as possible. On the selling side, Justin and his team were equally awesome. His team got our DC condo photograph ready and on the market within a week! Again, Justin made the process easy and pain-free. Justin made something we dreaded doing easy and delivered fantastic results- highly recommend Justin and his team!!

I generally avoid using real estate agents as much as possible, always been a "for sale by owner" type. Why pay a commission when the property can sell itself, right? Not this time. Living out of state (or district) I expected a number of additional headaches and expenses in the sale of my property. How would I hire contractors to get the place ready for sale? How would I know it was ready unless I flew up and checked on it myself? How many times would I have to travel back to DC during the process? I hired Justin as my agent and did not have a single extra headache or expense along the way. Literally, the only thing I did was e-sign documents. The easiest sale I have ever been a part of. Justin hired and checked on contractors for me, worked with my existing management company and HOA, staged the property with furniture and sold the place for exactly what he predicted. A job well done.

Justin is my all-time favorite real estate agent (and I've worked with quite a few)! I've worked with him as a buyer and a seller. He really listens to what it is you want, has a great attention to detail, and gets things done! I was ready to swear off all real estate agents until I met Justin. His integrity and professionalism are unsurpassed and the process of looking for homes with him is just plain fun!

Justin was recommended to me by a friend after I experienced frustration with another agent. He strongly advocated on my behalf, answered my questions in a straightforward manner and anticipated potential difficulties. I am very happy with my new home and the sale of my condo. Justin made this experience much less stressful and I would absolutely recommend him

Justin and 4JRealEstate was entrusted to sell my property, which went off without a hitch! The level of dedication to the needs of their clients is displayed at "hello"! I was met with the utmost degrees of professionalism, knowledge of the industry and all around eagerness to get the job done! Justin walked with me throughout this entire journey and I'm totally appreciative of his time. I HIGHLY recommend this group of fine individuals.

Justin is an expert in the real estate field. He knows the market conditions for all of the DMV area. He also has the technical expertise pointing out deficiencies in construction, which are not apparent to the normal eye. He handled a complex closing (bank owned) with responsiveness and ease. Highly recommended.

Justin was everything I could have wanted in a real estate agent and then some. He was professional, knowledgeable, and relentless in his pursuit to make sure I got the property I wanted. He was always responsive, often times rearranging his schedule in order to show me listings on a day’s notice. He went above and beyond to advocate for me and my best interests; when my lender was needed and wasn’t answering his phone, Justin somehow tracked him down at 10pm on a Saturday night. Once I found the property I wanted, he continued to follow up and worked on my behalf through the closing, including conducting a walk-through of my new property on my behalf while I was on travel. There were so many examples of him sacrificing his own interests to make sure I was taken care of. Members of the US military are unfortunately used to being taken for a ride when it comes to important financial transactions, so when we do find someone who’s honest and straightforward we tend to shout that s*** from the mountaintops. Justin gets my full endorsement and I now recommend him to everyone I know, military and non-military alike.

To say that I LOVE working with Justin and the gang at 4JRE would be an understatement. I love, love, love this group. I have completed three home purchases and one sale with Justin and consider him my agent for life. Five years ago, he helped me purchase my first condo, guiding me through all the ups, downs and intense moments of stress I experienced as a novice purchaser. He helped me really identify what I was looking for in my first home (vs what I thought I wanted initially) and was very knowledgeable about market trends in the area. When it was time to sell my condo and purchase my first rowhouse or my first rental property, I never considered working with anyone other than Justin. He’s truly the best. He understands all the things about buying and selling in the DMV and will make you feel like you’re his one-and-only most favorite client every single time you’re with him. But, and this is also important, in addition to being excited with you when you find “the one”, he is not afraid to be honest and tell you when he thinks you’re one signature and a down payment away from a mistake. You can trust that he will always tell you what he thinks is right and never what you want to hear to make a sale. I plan on using Justin and his team to manage my recently acquired rental property, as well as any other future real estate purchases, because I know there is no one who will work with more integrity and be more diligent in making sure all my ventures are a success.