How we help
How We Help: buyer and seller representation for every situation
The short answer
Chris Itteilag is an expert in both buyer and seller representation, and he and the Chris Itteilag Group handle every kind of move across DC, Maryland and Virginia, from a first condominium to a trophy estate, and introduce clients to trusted advisors well beyond. The situations below are just the beginning: whatever is behind your move, call Chris first and start with a plan.
“The hardest part of any real estate transaction is choosing the right agent. Once you do, the rest is easy. You let them advise and handle the process, so you can stay focused on the decisions.”
Situations we lead every day
- For buyers and sellers
Trophy properties
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Private and off-market sales
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Buying your first home
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Moving up to a larger home
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Newlyweds and growing families
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Downsizing
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Relocating to or from the DC area
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Buying or selling beyond DC
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Winning in competitive neighborhoods
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Buying and selling at the same time
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A fresh strategy for a home that hasn’t sold
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New development
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Investment properties
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And more. Every client is different, so whatever your situation, tell us about it.
For every client
The Capital Region Home Resource Guide
Trusted lenders, title attorneys, home inspectors, movers, contractors, designers and more, recommended by Chris and his team. Our recommendations are earned. It is the same standard we hold ourselves to when you hire us: best-in-class expertise, concierge-like accessibility and relationships built on long-term trust.
The record
The proof is in the record
- $750M+in career sales
- 550+clients served
- $18Mtop sale, Fessenden House
- 20+years in DC, MD & VA
Chris was ranked the #1 SERHANT. Agent in Washington DC by volume by RealTrends Verified 2026.
Questions clients ask
What kinds of real estate situations does Chris Itteilag handle?
All of them, on both the buying and selling side: trophy properties, private and off-market sales, first homes, moving up, growing families, downsizing, relocation, buying or selling beyond DC, competitive neighborhoods, buying and selling at once, homes that have not sold, new development and investment properties, plus sensitive situations handled with discretion, and many more.
Does Chris Itteilag represent buyers and sellers?
Yes. Chris Itteilag is an expert in both buyer and seller representation at every price point across DC, Maryland and Virginia, and he personally leads strategy and negotiation for every client.
What is a private strategy session?
A confidential, obligation-free conversation with Chris Itteilag about your goals, your home or search, pricing, preparation and timing. It is the best first step for anyone thinking of buying or selling in the next year.
Other situations we handle with discretion
Some moves happen at difficult moments. Chris and the team handle them calmly, confidentially and with care.
Thinking of selling in the next year? Start with strategy.
Request a private strategy session with Chris: pricing, preparation, timing and reach, planned around you. Confidential and obligation-free.