Arlington County · Fairfax County · DMV · WV Panhandle

Sell for more.
Buy smart.Invest with real underwriting.

I bring an investor's eye and a best friend's honesty to every move. Whether you're selling for top dollar, buying your first place, or building a portfolio, you'll see the numbers behind every recommendation, so you always know the why.

Instant range in 30 seconds, then I'll offer to pull live MLS comps on your exact block. No charge. Or see the three ways I sell a home.

Live listings across VA, MD, DC, and WV. Prefer a plan before you scroll? Start with how I help buyers.

Ten questions, ten minutes, and you'll know your number one blocker and the strategy that fits. Six investor calculators, no email wall.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google, 16 verified reviews Licensed in VA, MD, DC, and WV UC San Diego, grad and undergrad Former national security analyst Se habla español
Lexie De Stefano, Arlington County and Fairfax County real estate agent
7+
Years Investing
4
States Licensed
5.0 ★
Google Rating · 16 Reviews
6
Case Studies With the Numbers

How I can help

Three ways to sell with me

Anyone can cut a fee. I raise the price.

A discount listing saves you a point once. The right prep, the right buyer pool, and the right pricing strategy change the number on the contract. Pick the path that fits your house and your timeline, and I'll tell you if I'd pick a different one.

Not sure which fits? Start with what your home is worth, or book a free 15-minute call and I'll tell you what I see.
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★★★★★
My condo was listed for only two days, attracting significant interest and multiple showings. This resulted in two full-price offers, and I was able to accept a cash offer. I have to close by saying Lexie went 'above and beyond'. I can't imagine going through this without her.
— Nancy M., Seller · Google Review
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From North Arlington to the Eastern Panhandle of WV, I've broken down the region's most interesting places by state, lifestyle, and investment potential. Whether you're relocating, upsizing, or hunting your next deal, start here.

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Home Base
Arlington Spotlights
Westover · Bluemont · Halls Hill · Falls Church City
Alexandria
Alexandria
Del Ray · Rosemont
Growth
VA Growth Markets
Herndon · Springfield · Stafford · Fredericksburg + more
Maryland
Growth
MD Growth Markets
Frederick · Silver Spring · College Park + more
Prince George's
PG County Spotlights
Cheverly · Bowie
West Virginia
Eastern Panhandle
Jefferson County, WV
Harpers Ferry · Charles Town · Shepherdstown
By Lifestyle & Strategy
Prestige
Luxury & Prestige
McLean · Great Falls · Georgetown · Bethesda
New Builds
New Construction
Brambleton · Ashburn · Why use a realtor
Small Town
Small Town Vibes
Clifton · Vienna · Purcellville · Berryville
Historic
Historic Homes
Old Town · Harpers Ferry · Waterford
Waterfront
Waterfront Favorites
Annapolis · Old Town · Occoquan · Shepherdstown + more
Multiple Income Streams
Small Multifamily
Charles Town · DC · Stafford · Leesburg + ADU homes
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Hi, I'm Lexie.
Realtor. Investor. Renovator.
Dog Mom. Design Lover.

I didn't start in real estate to become an agent. I started because I wanted my dog to have a yard.

In my old line of work, a missed detail could carry real consequences. I read a house the same way I used to read a tough national security problem: what's actually going on here, what it's really worth, and what it could become. I've bought, held, house hacked, and renovated homes down to the studs. So I help you underwrite a place before you fall for it, which is easy to do with homes around the DMV and WV.

I also hold a Master of International Affairs along with degrees in political science and business, which gives me a different lens than most agents. If you work in defense or national security and have struggled to make real estate work around a demanding schedule, I get it. I've been there.

Here's my honest read: most of my clients aren't stuck because they don't work hard. They're comfortable, but they know there's more out there: more freedom, more cash flow, more room to actually live. My job is to turn equity, a smart renovation, or a well-timed purchase into real financial ground under your feet. Riches are in the niches, and yours starts with one strategic move, not ten years of research.

Nella, Lexie's rescue dog Jethro, Lexie's rescue dog
"We sniff out good deals"
Read My Story
Lexie De Stefano, Arlington County and Fairfax County real estate agent
Proof, Not Promises

I took an 1892 Victorian down to the studs and brought it back.

The Craven House in Harpers Ferry is my pride and joy: a distressed historic home most buyers would have walked past. I saw what it could become, underwrote it, restored it, and now it runs as a short-term rental. This is the same eye I bring to your deal, whether you're buying, selling, or building a portfolio.

When I tell you a house has potential, I've earned the right to say it.

See the full transformation →
The Craven House, an 1892 Victorian in Harpers Ferry restored by Lexie De Stefano Restored parlor inside the Craven House Restored dining room inside the Craven House Styled sitting area inside the Craven House Lexie De Stefano with her rescue dogs at the front door of the Craven House
Recent results

Numbers from real deals, not a highlight reel.

Six anonymized case studies, plus outcomes my clients described in their own Google reviews. Every result below is documented, and every case study shows the decision behind it.

Why Work With Me

A differentiated perspective.

Most agents sell you a house. I help you make a decision. Here is why that difference matters.

1

I see what others miss.

I collaborate with vendors who help you understand the underlying issues in a home. I envision what a home could become and paint that picture for you, so you understand its true potential. For a seller, this means pricing it right. For a buyer, it helps avoid expensive mistakes.

2

Local expertise, with geographic reach.

Arlington and Fairfax Counties are my home base, but I am also licensed across the DMV. I am intimately familiar with cities and neighborhoods across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, and have excellent referral partners when my clients' needs expand outside my range.

3

You'll always know the why.

I love to share the "why" behind every move, because informed clients make better decisions. My job is to make sure you understand the reasoning behind every move, not just the what, so the call is always yours to make with full confidence.

4

The same rigor I used in national security, now pointed at your deal.

If something seems off, I will tell you, and will always keep your best interests in mind. Even if that means encouraging you to walk away from a deal. Because not every house is a deal, or the right option.

5

When you work with me, you work with me.

Not a chatbot, virtual assistant, or junior team member. Straight strategy, real advice, and a genuine relationship, from the first call to well after closing.

Run Your Own Numbers

Calculators built by an investor, not borrowed off the internet.

Every one of these runs live in your browser. No email wall to see the math. Pick a strategy, plug in a deal, and see whether it actually pencils before you ever call me.

Fix & Flip

Purchase, rehab budget, holding costs, and resale. See your projected profit and ROI on a flip in seconds.

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BRRRR

Buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat. Model your cash left in the deal and infinite-return potential after the refi.

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Holistic Rental

Cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash, appreciation, loan paydown, and tax benefits, all in one full-picture return.

Open the rental calculator →

Short-Term Rental

ADR, occupancy, seasonality, and platform fees. Underwrite an Airbnb or STR against a long-term hold.

Open the STR calculator →

House Hack

Live in one unit, rent the rest, and see what your true out-of-pocket housing cost drops to. DTI-aware.

Open the house-hack calculator →

Voucher / HCV

Rent reasonableness, payment standards, and investor return under a Section 8 tenant. Built for large-home strategies.

Open the voucher calculator →

Downloadable guides + slick sheets

Beautiful resources to help you make smarter real estate decisions.

Client Reviews

Real words from real clients.

★★★★★
5.0 average from 16 verified Google reviews
★★★★★

"Lexie is extremely communicative, professional and full of energy. She certainly does not shy away at challenges that arise and always comes with several solutions towards getting them resolved. I am super appreciative of everything Lexie has done to get us to the closing table!"

Dairius K.
Google Review
Client · Obstacles Solved Through Closing
★★★★★

"I've dealt with several realtors in the past year in both buying properties, selling properties, renting to tenants, and renting for myself. Lexie was BY FAR the best. Very professional, very easy to work with, very responsive. She went well beyond expectations in terms of support. Highly endorse."

Tom K.
Google Review
Buyer · Seller · Landlord — Multiple Transactions
★★★★★

"Lexie helped me purchase two properties, and I would absolutely work with her again. She never tried to steer me toward a higher price point—in fact, she helped me negotiate aggressively and always kept my interests at the forefront. I was out of state for most of both purchases, and she accommodated that with ease. … She can look at something that might scare other buyers away and recognize that it may actually be a relatively simple or inexpensive fix. She has both an analytical mind and an artistic eye. … She's willing to tell you when something isn't a good deal, when you shouldn't spend more, or when you should push harder in a negotiation, even when doing so doesn't benefit her in the short term."

S. Z.
Google Review
Investor Buyer · Two Purchases · Out-of-State
★★★★★

"Lexie is a one of a kind real estate agent that truly puts my needs as the client before her own commission. Lexie went above and beyond what I could ever imagine a real estate agent doing to help educate me and make me feel confident purchasing my first home that is a multiunit investment property all while I was (and still am) working internationally. … She went to tour homes for me that ranged in price from $400k to $1M all over the DMV area during the week and on her weekends, took extensive videos and notes, and never complained about it. … She repeatedly said to me, “Your success is my success” and she meant this. She was not just trying to sell me a home, she wanted my first investment property experience to be a good one and to see me succeed as an investor, and she did everything to ensure that happened, everything. … I could never have dreamed of finding a real estate agent like Lexie. Anyone would be so lucky to have Lexie work for them. I cannot recommend Lexie enough!"

Y. A.
Google Review
First-Time Investor Buyer · Multiunit · Buying from Overseas
★★★★★

"Working with Lexie was the reason our first investment property acquisition in Northern Virginia went as smoothly as it did. From day one, she brought a level of preparation and motivation that's rare to find in an agent. Before ever pitching us on a strategy, she did the homework: pulling comps, running market research, and making sure any recommendation she brought us was grounded in real data, not guesswork. … As an investor herself, she genuinely understood what we were trying to build and always kept our long-term interests front and center, not just the transaction in front of her. She went well beyond the scope of a typical agent: helping us shop and compare mortgage options, insurances, connecting us with reliable contractors, and staying hands-on through every step until we closed. … We wouldn't have secured this first NoVA investment property without her."

Nathania D.
Google Review
Investor Buyers · First Investment Property · Northern Virginia
★★★★★

"This is the fourth time I've worked with a realtor in the WMA area, and it was hands down the best experience I've had. From the beginning Lexie was incredibly prepared with well researched information and statistics about my property and comps in the area. She put together a very cohesive and competitive strategy that ultimately led to the property going under contract after just one showing! … The peace of mind that my investment was in the hands of someone I could trust meant the world to me."

Rachel M.
Google Review
Repeat Seller · Under Contract After One Showing
★★★★★

"My condo was listed for only two days, attracting significant interest and multiple showings. This resulted in two full-price offers, and I was able to accept a cash offer. I have to close by saying Lexie went 'above and beyond'. I can't imagine going through this without her."

Nancy M.
Google Review
Retiree Condo Seller · Cash Offer in Two Days
★★★★★

"Lexie was absolutely phenomenal. She had our back every step of the way, and watched out for our interests at every step. She communicated well, gave us good advice without just telling us what we wanted to hear. Honestly, couldn't have asked for it to go any smoother or easier - and that's all about Lexie's 'can do' and assertive attitude."

Mike B.
Google Review
Buyer · Competitive Market
★★★★★

"Working with Lexie is always a breeze. Her organization and attention to detail makes closing transactions with her a breeze. With expertise on different markets around DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, and an understanding of appreciation, the local economy and movement, she is always my first call!"

Katherine B.
Google Review
Repeat Client · Multi-State
★★★★★

"Lexie is the best real estate agent I've worked with. She is very thorough, professional, and has a great attitude. She truly listens to her clients' needs and works diligently to meet them. Having a real estate agent who understands the market makes all the difference, and Lexie absolutely does. Thank you, Lexie, for your help and for the fast turnaround."

Damaris P.
Google Review
Buyer · Fast Turnaround
★★★★★

"Lexie did a tremendous job helping us sell the house fast and smoothly. She is great to work with - professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. Will call on her again without any reservations!"

Natasha B.
Google Review
Seller · Fast, Smooth Sale
★★★★★

"Had the pleasure of working with Lexie on a recent closing and her communication was top notch - very involved from start to finish and ensured a smooth closing for both seller and buyer. Thank you Lexie!"

Ryan L.
Google Review
Smooth Closing · Both Sides
★★★★★

"Lexie helped us to find a tenant and worked very quickly and professionally. She was referred to us by a friend and glad to work with her!! She is very responsive and kept us updated at all times!"

Tahmina N.
Google Review
Landlord · Tenant Placement
★★★★★

"Lexie was nothing but spectacular to work with. I rented from her for about a year. She made the renting process essentially seamless. Lexie was easy to contact with any questions or concerns. … Not to mention during the holidays she surprised us with homemade baked cookies which added that personal touch and made us feel more at home, very thoughtful. She also provided a wealth of knowledge within the real estate realm with her helpful tips. … I highly recommend her for your real estate needs. Lexie is top tier!!"

Brittney D.
Google Review
Tenant · One-Year Rental
★★★★★

"I had an excellent experience renting from this landlord for 1 year in Arlington, Virginia. Communication was consistently prompt, clear, and respectful, and she made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. She had made a list of close by restaurants, grocery stores and shops near by; I was not from the area and found this extremely helpful. … I received my security deposit back within a week of leaving the property. I really appreciated the professionalism, fairness, and genuine care for the tenant experience."

Karen S.
Google Review
Tenant · Arlington County · Relocating from Out of Area
Where I Work

Close to home, with reach when you need it.

The right strategy depends on the area and your goal. Here is how I think about each.

Home Base

Arlington & Fairfax County

My core markets. Whether exploring a historic Alexandria rowhome, a Cape Cod in North Arlington, a traditional home in Reston, or a townhome in Herndon: this is where I live, invest, and know every neighborhood deeply.

Greater DMV

DC & Maryland

For clients whose search or sale crosses state lines. DC and Maryland each have unique strategies, tax implications, and market dynamics compared to Virginia. I know the differences, and use them to your advantage.

Investor Niche

WV's Eastern Panhandle

Where long-term rental cash flow may make more sense than it does at home. An appreciating market positioned to grow over the next decade: a favorite choice for the investors I work with in Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, and the surrounding area.

Broader Virginia

Loudoun, Prince William & Beyond

Also serving Loudoun and Prince William Counties, at times spanning out to the broader Shenandoah region if it fits your strategy. My reach adapts to where the deal makes sense for you.

How We Can Work Together

Stop circling. Start building.

Plenty of coaches will take your money. Few know the DMV + WV market the way I do, and almost none bring the analytical background I have. I apply the same systematic rigor I used in national security: pressure-tested, direct, and built to produce an actual answer. Not more questions.

Whether you're anywhere in the country or right here in my backyard, these are the ways I can help you move from stuck to acquired.

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For sellers, landlords, and anyone navigating a complicated real estate situation: inherited properties, long-distance sales, tenant-occupied homes, underperforming rentals, or difficult life transitions. I evaluate every option before making a recommendation, then manage the process start to finish.

  • Inherited property, long-distance sale, or life transition
  • Tenant-occupied or underperforming rental
  • All options evaluated: sell, rent, renovate, or exchange
  • Strategic partner + boots on the ground
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