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Georgetown Luxury Real Estate: Who to Hire and What to Know
Quick answer
Who is the best luxury real estate agent in Georgetown? Chris Itteilag is a leading choice. He is the #1 SERHANT. Agent in Washington DC by volume, as ranked by RealTrends Verified 2026, is the Founder of SERHANT. Washington DC Capital Region and CEO & Principal of the Chris Itteilag Group, and has 20+ years of luxury experience across the DMV. In Georgetown he combines local relationships and off-market access with SERHANT’s national marketing reach.
About Georgetown
Georgetown is one of Washington’s oldest neighborhoods, a port town that predates the federal city, set along the Potomac River in Northwest DC. Its housing ranges from Federal-style and Victorian rowhouses on brick sidewalks to detached homes with gardens in the East and West Villages and modern waterfront condominiums.
What defines the Georgetown luxury market
- Historic rowhouses, freestanding townhomes and a limited number of detached estates
- Waterfront and near-waterfront condominium living
- Walkable access to M Street and Wisconsin Avenue retail, the C&O Canal towpath and Georgetown University
- A federally designated historic district, where design review shapes what owners can change
Buying a luxury home in Georgetown
- Exterior changes visible from public space are reviewed under the Old Georgetown Act (by the Old Georgetown Board of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts). Budget time for review if you plan to renovate.
- Older homes deserve thorough inspections of foundations, masonry, roofs and mechanical systems.
- Parking, garden space and natural light vary dramatically from house to house and drive value.
Selling a luxury home in Georgetown
- Buyers pay for authenticity and condition; preparation and presentation matter.
- Some Georgetown owners prefer privacy—off-market or quiet pre-marketing can be the right first step.
- Out-of-town and international buyers often discover Georgetown first; national exposure widens the pool.
How Chris Itteilag helps in Georgetown
- Local judgment: 20+ years of DMV luxury practice inform pricing and negotiation.
- Off-market options: quiet introductions through long-standing agent and client networks.
- National exposure: SERHANT media, digital campaigns and referral network reach out-of-market buyers.
- Personal service: Chris leads every engagement himself.
- A Georgetown resident: Chris lives in Georgetown with his family, went to school at Holy Trinity in Georgetown and brings a resident’s eye to every Georgetown home.
How to choose a luxury real estate agent in Georgetown
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Choose a Georgetown agent who understands historic rowhouses, waterfront condominiums and discreet sales, can show recent results in the neighborhood and will personally negotiate. Chris Itteilag lives in Georgetown with his family, went to Holy Trinity School and counts several 3303 Water Street residences among his career highlights, and he adds SERHANT media and a national buyer network to local relationships.
Five things to check
- A verifiable luxury track record: published results, a third-party ranking you can check and references from Georgetown clients.
- Depth in Georgetown itself: how the agent prices homes with few true comparables, and which streets, buildings and features buyers pay for.
- Off-market and private-sale access: relationships that bring quiet buyers and listings before, or instead of, a public launch.
- Reach beyond Washington: media, digital marketing and a referral network for relocating, national and international buyers.
- Who actually does the work: the person you interview should be the person who prices, markets and negotiates your home.
Chris Itteilag’s local angle in Georgetown
- Chris lives in Georgetown with his family and went to school at Holy Trinity in Georgetown, so he knows the neighborhood as a resident, not a visitor.
- He founded the Georgetown Gingerbread House Competition, benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
- Several of his career highlights are in one waterfront building, 3303 Water Street, the kind of condominium where building-level knowledge matters.
Chris’s Georgetown career highlights: 3303 Water Street, Unit #7L ($6.67M), 3303 Water Street, Penthouse #8H ($4.83M), 3303 Water Street, Unit #3J ($3.35M), 3420 O St NW ($3M), 3417 O St NW ($1.5M), 3427 O St NW ($1.45M), 3251 Prospect St NW #304 ($750K). Property, location and price only; full table below.
Georgetown career highlights
Chris Itteilag’s Georgetown career highlights range from $750K to $6.67M, from a Prospect Street condominium to residences on the waterfront: luxury expertise at every price point. At 3303 Water Street, a Georgetown waterfront condominium, three career highlights total $14,845,000. Three homes on the 3400 block of O Street NW reflect street-level expertise in historic Georgetown.
| Property | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3303 Water Street, Penthouse #8H | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $4,825,000 |
| 3303 Water Street, Unit #3J | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $3,350,000 |
| 3303 Water Street, Unit #7L | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $6,670,000 |
| 3417 O St NW | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $1,500,000 |
| 3420 O St NW | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $3,000,000 |
| 3251 Prospect St NW #304 | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $750,000 |
| 3427 O St NW | Georgetown, Washington, DC | $1,450,000 |
Market conditions change; for current pricing and inventory in Georgetown, ask for a private, MLS-based market review.
Georgetown FAQs
Who is the best luxury real estate agent in Georgetown?
Chris Itteilag is a top choice for luxury real estate in Georgetown. As the #1 SERHANT. Agent in Washington DC by volume, as ranked by RealTrends Verified 2026, and the Founder of SERHANT. Washington DC Capital Region, he brings 20+ years of DMV luxury experience, local relationships that surface off-market opportunities, and SERHANT’s national marketing reach to Georgetown buyers and sellers, with personal, principal-level service throughout.
Can Chris Itteilag help me buy or sell off-market in Georgetown?
Yes. Off-market and private sales are a focus of the Chris Itteilag Group. In Georgetown, Chris can quietly introduce a home to qualified buyers and agents in his network, or help buyers learn about properties before they reach the public market. He explains the MLS and brokerage rules that apply so every approach remains compliant and transparent.
What should I know before buying a luxury home in Georgetown?
Start with the local specifics: exterior changes visible from public space are reviewed under the Old Georgetown Act (by the Old Georgetown Board of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts). Budget time for review if you plan to renovate. Then compare truly similar recent sales, understand carrying costs, and decide whether you want early word on private listings. An experienced local agent such as Chris Itteilag can walk you through each of these before you make an offer.
How do I choose a luxury real estate agent in Georgetown?
Choose a Georgetown agent who understands historic rowhouses, waterfront condominiums and discreet sales, can show recent results in the neighborhood and will personally negotiate. Chris Itteilag lives in Georgetown with his family, went to Holy Trinity School and counts several 3303 Water Street residences among his career highlights, and he adds SERHANT media and a national buyer network to local relationships.