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Testimonials

We had to both buy and sell homes quickly and David was great in helping us through the process, structure great offers, and get the deals done!

  • Andrew s

In this hyper competitive market, David Cabo was the differentiator for us when we needed to move quickly to purchase a house. David took the time to understand what we were looking for and was able to quickly and efficiently guide us through the offer, acceptance, and closing process. Any questions we had, David and his team were there to help. I truly believe that we would not be in our “dream” home today had David not been our realtor.

My wife wrote about our experience with David as our seller’s agent: David Cabo was a phenomenal seller’s agent. We had a 10-day window to get our home sold and David not only got us ready to list within a minute’s notice (with fabulous photos), but blasted his network and MLS in a very timely manner to generate attention for our open houses. David is a moral shark- he is going to advocate and be aggressive for his client while maintaining an honest, strong character and duty to his profession. We would trust David with any home buying or selling process in the future (although he helped us secure our dream home and we are hoping to stay put!).

  • Doug M

David Cabo was a phenomenal seller’s agent. We had a 10-day window to get our home sold and David not only got us ready to list within a minute’s notice (with fabulous photos), but blasted his network and MLS in a very timely manner to generate attention for our open houses. David is a moral shark- he is going to advocate and be aggressive for his client while maintaining an honest, strong character and duty to his profession. We would trust David with any home buying or selling process in the future (although he helped us secure our dream home and we are hoping to stay put!).

My husband wrote about our experience with David as our buyer’s agent: In this hyper competitive market, David Cabo was the differentiator for us when we needed to move quickly to purchase a house. David took the time to understand what we were looking for and was able to quickly and efficiently guide us through the offer, acceptance, and closing process. Any questions we had, David and his team were there to help. I truly believe that we would not be in our “dream” home today had David not been our realtor.

  • Jenna M

We knew of David Cabo’s work from having followed his successful sale of so many properties in Cherrydale. He had stopped by looking for an off-market house for some buyer clients of his, and he must have left a card in the door. From the moment that we followed up with him, and decided to list our house, David and his team surpassed our expectations. From his expert advice on home sale prep, contractors, stagers, pricing, and marketing to his honesty and work ethic. We needed a quick sale, and David worked tirelessly to make the whole process easy and fast for us. In the end we sold the house for substantially over list price in one weekend. We highly recommend our new friend David to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home. You would be in the best of hands with him.

-Greg K

I had the pleasure of working with David during my recent home-buying process and I cannot recommend him enough. From the very beginning, David was incredibly knowledgeable about the local real estate market and provided me with valuable insights and advice that helped me make informed decisions. Throughout the entire process, I felt like David always had my back, and that he was always looking out for my best interests.

What really stood out to me was David’s exceptional level of patience. As someone who is not from the United States, I had a lot of questions and needed guidance throughout the entire process. David was always available to answer my questions, and explain the unfamiliar legal and financial concepts clearly.

-Max D

“David and his team made our cross-country move as seamless as possible. We felt extremely naive when first looking for a home in this area but having David as our realtor made us more confident as buyers. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about the market in this geographic region and communicated his insights effectively. Closing was smooth and he continues to be available to answer further questions. We absolutely recommend David Cabo!”

-Gabe G

We highly recommend David Cabo and Associates for their local market knowledge, utmost professionalism, responsiveness, and superb attention to detail. David made our home sale process so much easier than anticipated. His team enabled us to get our home prepared and staged in record time and to obtain multiple contracts the first weekend it hit the market. The final result was a contract well above our asking price.

-Cherie K

Arlington Buyer

We used David to buy our new construction home and couldn’t have been happier. He and his team held our hand throughout the process, providing strategic advice the entire time. He consistently went above and beyond to help us keep up to date on the status of our home, helping us get information even when we didn’t hear anything from our builder. I really appreciated how he consistently checked in to see if there was anything we needed, and pushed hard in the end to make sure we were able to close before our rate-lock expired. David also has a deep knowledge and extensive contacts with local builders which was key in helping us decide which builder to choose. Overall, we highly recommend him and are so grateful for all he did to help us get into the home of our dreams!

-Anita M

David was great to work with. Always very honest. We told him what we were looking for as a part of our sale, and he was able to guide us through the process and get us what we were looking for.

-Eric C

“As first time home-buyers, in a tight Northern Virginia market, after looking for homes and giving multiple offers for over 6 months we were unable to secure a home with our previous agent.

After struggling, we were very lucky to have met David and started working with him, who is an expert in the N Arlington area, and knows each neighborhood inside-out, additionally he is excellent in assessing homes and guided us in the right direction in choosing the right home, and preparing a competitive offer.

After working with David, the entire home-buying process was super smooth and simplified for us and we were able to buy our dream home very swiftly- thanks to David and his team.”

-Ragini M

Arlington Seller

“David gets the job done. He adeptly handled every stage of the sales process from prepping our house for sale to closing the deal. He is a straight talker who worked tirelessly to sell our house in a changing market. Would highly recommend him and his team to family and friends.”

-Chris R and Christine T

Arlington Seller

“We are so glad we chose David to sell our home in North Arlington. He helped make the selling process smooth and pleasurable. We would 100% recommend him to friends and now consider David not only a respected realtor but also a friend.”

-Mary J

Arlington Seller

“David was able to get our listing on the market quickly. He has a great team and support system. He had contractors on call for any items that were needed. His marketing and presentation of the property was fantastic.”

-Mike A

Arlington Seller

“David is fabulous – you can’t go wrong with him! We interviewed several realtors and it was clear David knows the North Arlington market extremely well, and has tremendous insight and individual knack for marketing a house for top dollar. Both my husband and I are both working professionals and didn’t have time to find people to freshen up our house for listing. David and his assistant Nick handled it all – they have contacts with trustworthy professional contractors and stagers and worked around our schedule to have them come in and make our house stunning. I also appreciated how David gave advice about price, listing date, and other strategies (and you really should follow it!) but ultimately left it up to us to decide. Communication was also great – he was always just a call, text, or email away and we always received a very quick response. In the end, as a result of David’s diligent efforts, we received multiple offers with great terms and sold over list price. If you are looking to sell in North Arlington, call David Cabo!”

-Anita M

Arlington Buyer and Seller

“David and his team worked tirelessly to buy and sell our properties. We would definitely use him again!”

-Robin C.

Arlington Seller

“We give David Cabo the highest recommendation. David knew our North Arlington market inside out, gave us solid counsel about pricing, preparation and timing, and tailored the sale to our specific needs. He checked in regularly, keeping us well informed, and was instantly responsive whenever we had a question. He has a great team at his disposal, and a terrific roster of resources. We were especially appreciative of his contractor’s efficiency and skill, and he put us in touch with a top-notch moving company as well. He is open and engaging; a pleasure to work with during such a challenging process as selling a home. In the end, we were delighted with an early and strong offer that met all of our terms and came in $100k over the original asking price.”

-Nancy B

Leesburg Buyer

“I can’t say enough good things about our experiences working with David. He helped my wife and me purchase our first home back in 2019 and we recently worked with him again to sell that property and purchase our new home.

One of the things I most appreciate about David is his ability to strategize and advise on the best approach to securing a property once you have found “the one.” From getting us into a property before it hit the market or arranging a pre-inspection at 8 am on Saturday to ensure we could make our offer the most attractive one on the table - David always seems to be steps ahead of other agents. He single-handedly got our townhouse ready to hit the market in under two weeks and sold the weekend of the open house, and then turned around the next day and got us under contract on our dream house without going a penny over ask.

If you want someone who can help you land your dream home, David Cabo is the realtor for you. Highly recommend it!”

-Sonitha K

Herndon Seller

“David Cabo and his team were amazing and reassuring during the entire process of selling our house. We were nervous because we had never sold a house before, but from the first email, David Cabo, his stagers, and his contractors took care of us. We made our decision to sell late in July, and wanted to get on the market before August. David persuaded his contractors to prepare our home in a very short time. Wow! We have never seen people work so hard. Because of David, for days, they were racing in and out of our home to do the flooring, install lighting, redo cabinets, paint everything, etc. At the end, our home never looked so good - and the work was high quality. We will definitely come to them whenever we need home renovations. Then David personally negotiated with the cleaning crew to come out earlier than they expected. They made the house and the windows sparkling. Then, Cabo’s stagers and photographers made our home look fabulous. We could not believe the results!

We know the Cabo team is very busy, but we never felt neglected. He answered all of our queries speedily and even offered sage advice on renting. We cannot recommend David Cabo enough. And the best part of this process? We had many bids that resulted in a price far higher than we expected. Yey!”

-Karen C

Fairfax Buyer

“David is fantastic. As first-time buyers, we were nervous that buying a house would be a headache. But David guided us through the process and made it simple. He is attentive and very responsive. He listened to our concerns and ideas and helped us find a good fit, rather than trying to push us into a house we didn’t want. When we found a house we loved, he was honest with us about potential drawbacks so that we kept level headed. We felt confident going into negotiations with him at our side and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. Many thanks to David and his team!”

-Elyse P

Arlington Seller

“David’s team made fixing our house up for sale a snap and then David really came through handling all the contracts to get us to an excellent and smooth settlement.”

-Arthur D

Arlington Buyer/Seller

“David is super responsive and fast acting. David makes his clients his TOP priority. Every home we were interested in, David was a text-message away and then making moves contacting selling agents. We loved the ease of texting and the constant open line of communication and availability. He made himself available for us day and night if we had questions. David made a conscious and mindful effort to know my wife and I; to know what we were looking for, our priorities, our deal-breakers, our concerns, and ultimately our style. He was very helpful in gathering any/all information about any house of interest. During one home visit, he talked with the neighbors to help answer a question we had. He always accompanied us to scheduled viewings unless he had another unmovable appointment during our own small windows of time, in which case he always had a supporting agent to accompany us so that we didn’t miss any house we wanted to see. We talked with David every day (or multiple times a day) based on our personal communication preference and frequency. He is incredibly quick to act and advise on how to propose a best offer. He was a sincere advocate for my wife and I as buyers. He had great direct referrals/connections with home inspectors for last-minute (or quick response) walk-through inspections (“walk and talk”). Despite the crazy competitiveness of this market, and despite my wife and I being pretty specific and critical of what house was right for us-- David helped us get the house we wanted. David’s quick proactiveness and communication fostered the sellers accepting our offer without any counter-offer (nor waiting for other competition). Thank you David!”

-Geoffrey K

Arlington Seller

“The entire process of selling our Arlington home with David was magical. His professionalism and knowledge of the market resulted in a top-dollar sale that went way beyond our expectations! His team was there for us every step of the sale providing vital information right up to closing. On top of David’s business skills, he is an absolute pleasure to work with personally. I know our friendship has just begun and I am looking forward to future encounters.The Cabo team is top shelf and well worth your look if you are buying or selling in NOVA!”

-Don Halterman

Arlington Buyer/Seller
“Imagine this, you find your dream house, up the street, it’s gorgeous, well laid out, and in an amazing neighborhood.
Unfortunately, you only have a few hours until the offer deadline, even worse it’s a Sunday and you need to:
-Beat other offers
-Review the house and comps
-Get pre-approved
-Win
Cabo did a great job, accomplishing all of this and then selling our old house at a great price.”
-Mike B

Arlington Seller
“I met David when he knocked on my door looking for available properties for some buyers of his. I remember thinking I should keep the card of anyone “old-school” who works that hard for his clients. When we decided to sell our house and buy a new one, we called David. As I expected, he hit the ground sprinting. He knew the stats, the neighborhoods of Arlington, and how to win in a multiple offer scenario. Of course, now we had to sell our house, and quickly. This was done seamlessly, for a great price and quickly, with the vision, the team and the systems necessary to get it done. Always calm, honest, and prepared, David is a true professional. Look no further.”
-Alex L

Arlington Buyer
“David is an excellent realtor and a wonderful person. He assisted me and my wife in buying our first home (sight unseen) in the challenging northern Virginia real estate market. David provided sound advice about which types of homes to target based on our needs and budget, and then gave helpful, honest feedback about each home we were considering. David was also quite savvy when it came down to making a competitive offer and negotiating with the seller. All along the way, David was highly accessible and easy to talk to and made sure that nothing was forgotten in the run-up to the closing. I would highly recommend David for anyone looking to buy real estate in the DC area.”
-Daniel B and Michelle G

Arlington Seller
“David Cabo and his team helped my husband and I sell our first home and the experience was well worth the fee. While the market in Northern VA was hot all through the pandemic it cooled off right as we went to market. David helped us figure out the few touchup items we needed to get done to make the house show well (I wish I got these tips when we first moved into the house because I suddenly didn’t want to leave after getting them done!). He helped us get the price right and guided us through the terms of the deal in a very effective and efficient manner. I particularly appreciated the fact that he did not overpromise at any point keeping our expectations fair and even so there were no surprises. Would definitely work with David and his team again.

Why I liked him:
- Knowledgeable team
- Efficient & effective communications
- Solid vendors at fare prices and quick turnaround
- Sold my house quickly and for the right price”
-Anna B

Arlington Seller
“Five stars! David is an excellent realtor! After listing, our house was under contract within five days above the asking price. He and his team also gave us great advice on what needed to be done to prepare our property before the listing.

Why use David Cabo? He and his associates were easily reachable. They answered all our questions and gave great advice. David is professional, experienced, and extremely reliable. We enjoyed working with him, and my wife and I are thankful for his hard work in getting us through the process. We highly recommend David and his team without hesitation.”
Patrick and Christina P

Arlington Seller
“David and his team offer a level of dedication, trust and understanding of the uniquely aggressive N. Arlington real estate market that is simply unmatched. Highly recommend! From bringing in a whole team to help make our home ready to show and becoming a tireless advocate leading up to a quick (3 day sale with 6 offers significantly above asking to helping us find and craft an offer on our new home before it even went to open house, David and Nick sweated every detail and made us feel like we were the “only” clients even in the crazy real estate frenzy of this Spring. He knows Arlington like no one else and he will be a tireless advocate every step of the way.”
-Laurie M

Arlington Buyer
“David was the best agent you could hope for. Always looking for new properties for you, very knowledgeable about the area, and with very good recommendations. We also really appreciated his availability and flexibility. We had to make multiple visits to the property and he always found a way to make it happen! He and his assistant Nick made the closing process feel like a breeze, helping us through all the steps so everything was ready on time.”
-Celine R and Yann S

Arlington Seller
“Even after a tornado inflicted substantial damage on our house (while it was on the market), David managed to get us a top price. His recommendations, contractors, and patience were invaluable. David was recommended by a friend on whose sale he had recently exceeded expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. If you need someone who knows what they are doing and works hard until the job is done at a high level, call David Cabo.”
-Gary S

Arlington Seller
“I can’t recommend David Cabo highly enough as a realtor in Northern Virginia. His sound judgment and deep knowledge of the North Arlington market resulted in multiple offers on our home, and a quick sale. David toured our home with an expert eye and made sensible recommendations for cosmetic upgrades and staging to make our home stand out from the crowd. He found us an outstanding contractor who fit us into his schedule within weeks. His chosen photographer made our house glow in the multiple listing service. The process between the time we signed a contract with David and the final closing was under two months, due to David’s hard work, diligence and responsiveness. We would work with David again and recommend him highly.”
-Andrea R

Washington DC Buyer
“David’s guidance and expertise as we went about purchasing our home in
Washington, DC was invaluable. He listened to our priorities and we always felt that
he was acting with our best interest at heart. David is well connected to a network of
other professionals who were important along the way, such as home inspectors and
contractors, so we benefited from and really trusted their expertise as well. We
appreciated David’s timely communication, proactive nature, and
professionalism—all of which helped make the process much less stressful!”
-Smita G

Arlington Seller
“David sold our house in 8 days. He was professional and responsive. He answered all of our many questions and called back quickly when we left a message. It was a good experience.”
-Bob and Nancy H

Arlington Seller
“Recently I have had the pleasure of working with David Cabo for the second time on a property sale. David is very knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. He always returns calls or emails quickly with detailed answers. I highly recommend David for any potential reality needs.”
-Alex D

Great Falls Buyer
“During such a difficult and competitive time in the Real Estate market David pulled through for us and helped us find and buy the house of our dreams! He was willing to go the extra mile!”
-Mike and Denise K

Arlington Seller
“David Cabo is a real estate agent extraordinaire! We first met David in October last year when we were researching and interviewing agents to sell our North Arlington home this year. He rose to the top with impeccable references, obvious skills, a good ear for listening, a keen eye for details, a terrific support team, and an evident sensitivity to our specific needs. David had all the necessary skills, vision, stagers and contractors to help us get the house prepared for market at the highest level. Our house went on the market when originally planned and we went out of town for the weekend. When we came back, we had multiple offers and sold the house for $130,000.00 OVER ASKING. David and his team are simply the very best. In the beginning we believed we could count on David and in the end, he proved us correct. Thank you, team Cabo. We are happy and grateful beyond words.”
-Jim and Elizabeth P

Arlington Seller
“David took a stressful process and made it so much less stressful. We are very appreciative of his many talents and efforts. His team’s communication with us and with other realtors, lenders, the settlement company, et. al., was exemplary. David was available day and night, and despite some late-night calls, he never made us feel like we were intruding. He is diligent, and was able to work very rapidly and effectively when the situation called for it. The results of the home sale speak for themselves, as he negotiated a sale for our house for $150,000.00+ over asking price. But it was the personal touch that differentiates David from other realtors. It is clear from the many interactions we’ve had with David that he cares deeply about helping individuals and families buy and sell homes and for that, it was a real pleasure to work with him.”
-Sebastien and Danielle S

Washington DC Buyer
“As a first time home buyer, David and Nick were invaluable towards my understanding of and confidence in the entire process. David gave honest opinions on the houses we looked at, their value, and the level of competition they would likely entertain.

In an incredibly seller friendly market, David was exceptionally strong in crafting a compelling, and ultimately winning, offer. His understanding of the area, market state, and the intricacies of the contract allow him to advise on the most competitive offer within your means.

Nick made the closing process simple, guiding me through all steps and answering any questions I had. I’m very glad I worked with both of them.”
-Joe B

Arlington Seller
“David is a wonderful realtor that helped us make our post-pandemic plans a reality! From the outset, David was very positive, helpful and pragmatic in discussions about our house and approach to selling. He made himself available whenever we had questions (and we had lots) and assisted us in making sure our house was ready to sell in short order. David’s team also was invaluable in making sure we were prepared and understood every step of the process. Our e-sign process went smoothly at closing and we were very happy overall with David and his team!”
-Joe and Danielle B

Woodbridge Buyer
“I highly recommend David Cabo to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Northern Virginia area. We are relocating from NY and had a short time frame to find/purchase a house in this crazy, competitive market. David was spot on estimating what he thought a house would appraise for, how to craft a competitive offer that stands out and was an amazing advocate for us with the sellers’ realtor to help us beat out 14 other offers (including an offer that looked higher than ours). David and his assistant Nick are incredibly organized and efficient with checklists, timelines/deadlines and excellent communication. David was/is there for us every minute of every day, and used every tool he knew of to help us purchase our new home. David is not just an excellent, experienced realtor, he’s also a really good person that you can trust. It’s clear he genuinely cares about his clients. David and his team truly stand above others. If you want a positive buying experience in this highly competitive and stressful market, go with David Cabo.”
-Matt and Lisa L

Falls Church Seller
“This is the third time my wife and I have used David Cabo as our realtor. With David’s quick responsiveness, outstanding service and knowledgeable expertise, why would we go anywhere else? Let me tell you a little about our most recent experience with David selling our home. David had recommended making a few cosmetic improvements to the house and since the house was empty and unfurnished, also suggested furnishing the house through a staging company. I must admit that I was initially hesitant to both suggestions, but in the end, I decided to follow David’s advice. Boy, did it pay off! Our home sold in 4 days, with multiple offers on the table and a sell price of $53,000 above our list price!! My wife and I were elated! Not only because of all of these reasons but also because David is just a great person to work with, I highly recommend David Cabo as your next realtor. You won’t be disappointed!”
-Dave and Ashley B

Arlington Seller and Buyer
“We really enjoyed working with David to find a new home for our family. In the tough and time-sensitive DMV market, David’s responsiveness and tenacity helped us compete for a wonderful home for our family. David also helped us sell our old condo, which sold in an extremely challenging market that called for David’s creativity and mastery of the realty business. We strongly recommend you work with David on your next real estate sale or purchase!”
-Jud C

Great Falls Buyer
“David really knocked it out of the park for us as a buyer’s agent. We are in love with
our house and can’t imagine that we would be here without his tenacity, work ethic,
long hours, or strategy. I kept hearing about David helping friends of ours beat
multiple competitors to buy their houses this year, so I knew I could trust him, and he
really outdid himself. We beat multiple other offers including 2 that were for more
money.
As his client, and as his wife, I couldn’t be happier.”
-Rosina C

Arlington Buyer and Seller
“What an easy and streamlined process we just experienced with David Cabo and his team in buying and selling our house. We first met David through friend referrals and were pleased with how he was able to expertly negotiate the buying process for our dream house. We then had the Cabo team sell our former house in one weekend. We had multiple offers and sold for $57,000.00 over asking price. The Cabo team’s professionalism and diligence went above and beyond in negotiating our offers and we wholeheartedly recommend David!”
-Liz H

Arlington Buyer and Seller
“David Cabo is an excellent realtor. Both our sale and our purchase went perfectly. When we realized our dream home was on the market, we hired David immediately based on the glowing recommendations from friends who said he had just done an amazing job for them. David got us in to see the house quickly, had an offer in on the house in under four hours and got us the house, despite other offers. He also had our house listed quickly, coordinated necessary renovations and staging, and put a solid marketing plan in place. It was so effective that there was a line to get in to see the house the day before the actual open house. We received multiple offers and sold the house in three days for almost 100,000 over asking! David is patient and puts his clients first. We were thrilled with his results!”
-Susan D

Arlington Seller
“David Cabo has the expertise to sell your home for top dollar. Mr. Cabo has the staff in place to get your home ready to sell and the network to get it sold. Mr. Cabo is extremely detailed, professional and pleasant to work with. Get ready for a fast ride, our home sold in a week!”

Arlington Buyer
“After scanning the North Arlington market for two years trying to find a house that would accommodate our growing family within our budget, we started interviewing buyers agents in May 2020. David Cabo immediately stood out as the most responsive, focused, flexible, and dedicated of the agents we spoke with. He commits a huge amount of energy to understanding the unique nature of the North Arlington market, analyzing trends, and canvasing neighborhoods to speak with owners regularly. When a house in our current neighborhood came up for sale he aggressively pursued it for us, working with us tirelessly (through multiple nights) to craft and re-craft our offer, and was able to get our offer accepted before the open house even occurred. This level of dedication continued throughout the sales process. He brought in contractors, worked with us to groom our renovation plans, and gave us advice on how to get the highest valuation based on the renovation options under discussion. David never turns off, always responds instantly, and showed a huge amount of patience with us. We really felt like VIPs and his most important clients throughout the process and would highly recommend him to anyone who is ready to buy in Arlington.”
-Ryan and Jenn M

Arlington Buyer
“David Cabo did an excellent job helping me to make my first home purchase. At the outset, what struck me most was his patience. My changing circumstances extended the process over several years, then compressed the timeline substantially in the final month or two. But whatever the point in time, David was ready to assist to the degree that I needed--and at the odd hours or short notice that my schedule often required. As I toured potential homes, David provided good advice about what to look for and what to steer clear of. Then he further tailored his recommendations based on my evolving feedback. When I found the potential home that made most sense for me, he generated a proposed offer based on comparable homes, and then he facilitated a negotiation that resulted in a purchase well below asking price. Leading up to the closing, David coached me through the various steps. His assistant, Nick Fuller, was prompt and thorough with arrangements. And when I expressed a concern with part of the process, or had a question, David was there to help. Above all, David has a warm personality and a steady hand that I came to rely on through this important life step. So if and when the time comes to look for another home, I plan to give David a call. In the meantime, I recommend that anyone looking for a home in Northern Virginia reach out to him too.”
-Jonathan A

Falls Church Buyer
“David Cabo was critical to my recent success in buying a home in Northern Virginia. I met David at an open house and immediately realized that I wanted to work with him as I began my search for a home. For anyone seeking a real estate agent, I give David my highest recommendation based on his commitment to personalized service, his deep market expertise, and his ability to get results. As a buyer in a seller’s market, I faced many challenges. I needed a new home and had several months to prepare; but I knew I would have very short window to make offers and I knew there would be a lot of competition. At the same time, I was aware that my choice of a new home would directly impact me for a very long time. So, I wanted to be prepared with knowledge about the market and I wanted to have a range of options. David delivered on all fronts. At the outset, he took time to get to know me personally. He sought to understand the key factors driving my decision: my requirements for price, quality, and location; my range of acceptable parameters; the must-haves; and the trade-offs I was willing to make. Based on these criteria, he kept me informed of market developments on a regular basis over a period of several months. David also connected me with a top-notch lender who was extraordinarily helpful, as well. When it came time to buy, we were fully prepared to act quickly. As expected, the market was competitive. David worked late nights, weekends, and holidays. He provided sound advice and reassurance throughout and was patient as I weighed my options. With the help of his support team at Keller Williams and his network of real estate professionals, David guided me through all aspects of the process, from evaluating properties, to contract negotiations, to closing. Afterwards, he followed up to see how things were going and if he could help in any way. I could not be happier with my new home. David Cabo turned what could have been a very stressful situation – buying a home in short order in a seller’s market – into a positive experience. I recommend David not only because he was an effective agent who got results, but because he did so with a personal touch and a genuine interest in helping me as a client.”
- Patrick B

Arlington Seller
“I’ve known David Cabo for several years and have come to appreciate his knowledge of Arlington, VA neighborhoods and real estate dynamics. When I made a decision to relocate to the West Coast to be closer to my children I didn’t hesitate calling David to handle the sale of my home in Cherrydale. David formulated several options for me based on what comparable properties were selling for in the area. Initially I was going to make an investment in my home to update and stage it for the younger “millennial” market. However, since I was anxious to move west and wanting cash in hand to purchase a new home when I did we quickly changed strategies and put the house on the market asking a price that I thought was a healthy premium above what the house could bring in an “as is” condition. Bottom line: it sold in one day for $30k more than what I had anticipated I would get when the process started! I’m a happy camper.”
-Bill N

Arlington Seller
“David Cabo did an excellent job representing us in the sale of our property, and the purchase of a new home.

On the purchase side David was diligent in following up with the sellers to make the process smooth for us.

On the sale of our existing property the resources that David used to market our home to the widest possible audience impressed me. The photographer he selected and the recommendations he made for improving and showing the property were spot on. The day we listed the property we had multiple, over asking offers.

It was important to us, because we were moving in the neighborhood, not to have a lot of back and forth negotiation and David Cabo had a great strategy for addressing this concern. I would recommend David Cabo to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.”
-David J

Arlington Buyer
“We decided a few months ago to explore the idea of moving. Even though we loved our place, we felt the time was right to see what was available. Nearly five years ago, David helped us buy our first home - which he successfully navigated over the holidays in less than 10 business days - and we asked him to help us buy our next home. After looking for a bit, David sat down with us to explore the real reasons we were looking to move. After that talk, we realized we were looking not just for our next home but our forever home. That conversation changed everything. Through David’s guidance, we knew exactly what we wanted and, thankfully, we found it.

David seamlessly orchestrated both our purchase and sale. He has great people in his network who helped us through the process. Each of them played a significant role in getting us into our new house. We are excited to start our lives in what we hope is our last home, and we are extremely grateful to David and his team for making it happen.”
-Maureen and David

Arlington Seller
“We bought a house with David and had a great experience. Great realtor. thoughtful, effective, trustworthy. We love the home and would have had a much more difficult experience without him.”
-Mike

Arlington Buyer
“I cannot recommend David enough. While we were house hunting, he gave us his honest opinion about the properties we were touring and was knowledgeable about the area/market. When found “our” place, he went above and beyond to make sure we got it and at the right price. As first-time home buyers, David made what could have been a very stressful process incredibly smooth from start to finish! We look forward to working with him again in the years to come.”
-Carolyn

Arlington Seller
“I can’t say enough about the support and guidance provided by David Cabo during the recent sale of my home! I had first met David at a local community event and later on one of his neighborhood visits and his no pressure knock on the door to introduce himself and his services. An avid follower of the local real estate market, I later watched and was impressed by his marketing strategy in the properties he handled. David’s in-depth knowledge of Arlington gleaned from his “walks” and community involvement mean he know how to best leverage and market each unique property and neighborhood’s assets.

For this reason I sought him out prior to a major kitchen and bath renovation, for his thoughts on the scope of work and the impact it would have on a potential sale for the following year. Since my house has a history of being hard to sell, David’s candor and professionalism saved me from making a major financial investment that would have priced my small unique Arlington house out of its niche market. I went with a smaller scale renovation instead.

When it came time to sell, David was the first one I called. His guidance and large network of partner vendors ensured we were in great hands! Given my house’s history, I was dreading a long sale period but there was no need, his marketing strategy was on target! Our house listed on a Friday and had multiple competing offers in 4 days! We sold at 6% over asking. Selling a house is going to be stressful, no doubt about it, but David made the process so much easier!”
-Terrence

Arlington Buyer
“High praise for David Cabo for helping to pull of the impossible in Arlington! Buying and selling a home is a roller coaster when one is contingent upon the other and you have a limited budget. His knowledge of Arlington and his negotiation skills and willingness to keep pressing the deal to his client’s advantage garnered us our forever home that we thought would be out of reach on our budget.

Throughout the ups and downs, David will be there. His guidance and communication during the chaotic times and check-ins during the lulls were invaluable to my family as we navigated this process for the first time. We always knew what was going on and were able to plan ahead. If you want a realtor who always puts his client’s interests first, call David.”
-Veronica

Washington DC Seller
“This was our first time selling a property and David made it a very positive experience. He told us it would sell quickly and it did! He was patient and had a team of professionals to help with repairs and staging which got our house on the market quickly. He actively marketed our property to the neighborhood and online. He conducted multiple open houses and attended our closing in case there were any questions. For a professional and effective realtor, you can’t go wrong with David!”
-Blake

Buyer Manassas
“Every now and then you get the chance to work with someone who is both diligent and patient, someone who shows great expertise and yet is humble enough to listen. David was there for us in each step, ensuring that all of our needs were met and our concerns answered. My dad, an electrician, used to tell me that word-of-mouth is the greatest testament to a person’s work. I hope that this word assures you that David is an excellent realtor and a person who cares deeply about your overall home-buying experience.”
-Adam

Arlington Seller
“We can’t recommend David enough. He worked with us to buy a home and sell our existing home. In both transactions, we always felt he was a step ahead making sure things went well. We know we got top dollar when we sold because of his guidance and his team of excellent vendors to get the house ready for market. He was attentive, proactive, thorough and knowledgeable every step of the way. Importantly, he was just easy to work with and always positive, taking a lot of stress of out the process. We recommend without hesitation.”
-Kyle

Falls Church Buyer
“David Cabo couldn’t have been a better buyer’s agent! As a first time buyer, especially in the hyper-competitive Northern Virginia market, I thought the home buying process would be stressful and overwhelming, but David made the process so easy and effortless that when I was done at closing, I thought “That was it?”

I appreciated how responsive he was to questions and how he always kept in touch when going through the process of submitting the offer. The house I put an offer on had many competing parties (I think three or four after being on the market for the weekend), but due to David’s strategy I was able to get the house I wanted at a price that I was very comfortable with.

I always felt that David had my best interest in mind and made sure I understood every part of the process. He was incredibly diligent in making sure an issue with the property was resolved before we moved forward with the deal, negotiating with the other agent to grant us what I considered pretty generous amounts of time to consider the outcomes of the work that was done to make sure it was completed to our satisfaction.

David connected me with a great lender and home inspector and I was very pleased with both.

David Cabo is a total professional and so easy to work with. I highly recommend him!”
-David Z

Arlington Seller
“David, in his quiet and professional manner, made our desire to sell our home as quickly, as stress-free, and as profitably as possible a reality. With his knowledge of the Cherrydale neighborhood and skill as a realtor he easily addressed our concerns and answered all questions as they arose in the process. He also helped facilitate our purchase of a condo on the same day.”
-Bill

Arlington Buyer
“As an experienced homeowner, landlord, and investor, I am not easily impressed by realtors. I do have to say that, in this case, David Cabo broke the mold.

David and I met at an open house for a listing of his in Cherrydale and I had a good feeling about him right away and hired him to be my buyer’s agent on my next purchase. When it was time to make an offer, David jumped in with professionalism and vigor like one rarely sees. David knew the neighborhood in which the home I wanted to buy (Woodlawn) was located like the back of his hand, so he knew the correct price for the home. Since it was time sensitive, he cleared his schedule, helped me to get a super-tight pre-approval letter from a top bank, scheduled what turned out to be a top-notch home inspector, and negotiated a winning offer within hours. With his help we were able to secure mortgage approval and close within 21 days. Actually, the whole list of purveyors and contractors, from floor people to painters he helped me to hire and manage were excellent.

If you need someone you can trust, who is organized, experienced, available and professional, call David Cabo.”
-Russell P

Buyer and Seller
“What a breath of fresh air! My wife and I are pleased to give a glowing recommendation to our new friend David Cabo. David dropped everything, day or night, to jump on each opportunity and attack every potential issue, all the while keeping everyone focused and positive. If you want an honest agent who will go the extra mile for you, leave no money on the table, and who knows N Arlington like no one else, then look no further.”
-John M

Arlington Seller
“I strongly recommend David Cabo as a Seller’s Agent.
He recently represented me and was able to sell the home within 10 days of being on the MLS at a price way above the listed price.
David was extremely knowledgeable about the Market and was able to provide referrals for services that needed to be performed to get the home ready for sale.
David’s marketing approach was very thorough, including him calling many other agents to make the aware of the listing aside from a mailed announcement.
I enjoyed working with him to get the home sold. He had many good ideas including a color to repaint the first floor interior. He even helped wash windows.”
–Phil

Arlington Buyer
“David was great to work with. He’s exceptionally personable, always responsive, and was always willing to help us meet our needs and timeline. He was available day and night and helped us navigate the complexity of first time home buying. He’s super knowledgeable of the Arlington area, where we were exclusively looking and bought. He was great as a conduit to the sellers’ agent and really knew how to advise us on price and negotiation. In addition, he knows a lot of very trustworthy and well-priced vendors, like home inspectors, painters, and repair men. Definitely recommend working with him and Keller Williams!”
-Kara

Arlington Seller
“My brother and I chose to work with David to sell our father’s house after Dad passed away. David knew Dad and had met with him a few times when Dad toyed with moving south to be nearer to us. David was kind and compassionate, knowing that it was a difficult situation, selling our childhood home. He knows the north Arlington market very well and was able to guide us through pricing the house well and how best to market it. He arrived for our first meeting well prepared and we listed the house a day later. David could not have been more helpful as we worked to clear out the house, have an estate sale, and deal with other details on short time frames, as neither my brother nor I live in the area. He took care of so many things for us in our absence and successfully negotiated a sale within 2 weeks of listing the house. David’s knowledge, experience, kindness and professionalism were top-notch and made the process very easy for us. We not only had a successful business relationship, but we made a friend. I highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home in Arlington.”
-Mary Beth

Alexandria Buyer
“My husband and I are so thankful to have had David Cabo work with us to find our first home! When we started to talk about buying a house, a friend from church recommended David and we knew we were in good hands from our first meeting. David patiently guided us through the loan process, helped us to choose a city, then a neighborhood, and then our first home. He explained appraisals, inspections and every part of the home buying process succinctly, with a smile. The whole process can be overwhelming to first time homeowners, so David’s experience and guidance was reassuring throughout. His fierce negotiation skills became evident during our home inspection response and during the pricing of our dream home. If you want a responsive, expert, realtor you can trust, we give the highest of recommendations for our new friend, David Cabo.”
-Francesca

Arlington Buyer and Seller
“David Cabo is an outstanding realtor. My wife and I worked with him to sell our condo in Arlington and buy our new home in Arlington. He is very knowledgeable within Arlington County, he worked very hard to find us buyers for our condo and take care of all the operations that go into buying and selling. He gave us great advice throughout the entire process, was professional and he is the type of man you can trust to always do the right thing. He has great contacts for staging and came up with great ideas to help sell our home. Probably the thing that stands out the most is his work ethic. He would actually knock on doors to find a potential home that could be put on the market for us. He is easy to get a hold of and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great realtor. Even more importantly, David has an incredible family whom he talks about very lovingly. If you are looking for a great person who can help you save money and get the job done effectively and efficiently , Give David Cabo a call!”
-Ryan

Arlington Seller
“My husband and I recently had the pleasure/opportunity to work with David when he SOLD our house in Arlington. We had just been discussing the feasibility of listing our home when David knock on our door a couple hours later! He was in the neighborhood literally “pounding the pavement” searching for a property for a client. At a time when so many realtors hide behind their tablets and cell phones, we found David’s face-to-face technique refreshing. We spent the next couple of hours with David and knew that this diligent, proactive realtor was our first choice to list our house. Let me point out that this was not our first rodeo, as we have bought and sold four houses in the area, but David’s expertise and knowledge made for a smooth ride.

David never rushed or pressured us. He is an excellent listener and asked lots of important questions to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. Most impressive was that he continued to ask questions during the whole sale process to make sure we stayed on the same sheet of music. He was genuinely concerned that he was doing the right thing for our family. We presented him with a difficult sale as we were working with a very tight time frame, but this never frazzled him. His calm demeanor and reassuring attitude soothed our anxiety as we waited for the right offer.

David is truly a “full-service realtor.” He had references for any service we might have needed: staging, photos, cleaning, post inspection repairs and moving to name a few. David was involved every step of the way and did a fantastic job keeping us informed. He was never too busy to accept our call or meet with us. We would not hesitate to recommend or use David again.

If you are looking for a real estate agent who is market knowledgeable, thoughtful and operates at the highest level of integrity look no further. David Cabo is the agent for you!”
-Terri

Falls Church Buyer and Seller
“David Cabo is one of the most exceptional people I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing business with. About 2 years ago, I was evaluating a home purchase option and so during the course of a few conversations with David, he came across as a very knowledgeable, articulate, fair and honest person. When I finally got into the market to buy a house, I knew that I could not go wrong in choosing David as my realtor.

As a first-time homebuyer, the entire home buying process seemed very intimidating and despite my initial skepticism about the whole process, David was patient throughout and always explained current/next steps to avoid any surprises. However, it’s not all about the verbal acumen, and David worked really hard to make sure that I was not only seeing enough houses, but also that I was making the right decision. David always did extensive comps and research and gave me an educated opinion. Because of his extensive knowledge and honesty, I completely trusted David when I did find “The One” and he gave it the thumbs up. Beginning from touring houses, selecting the right house, negotiating a fair price, performing the inspection and all through closing, David absolutely projected the utmost professionalism, trustworthiness and most importantly, became a good friend. And continuing the mark of a person who genuinely cares for his customers, he even stayed in touch after the purchase was complete and I was fully moved in to ensure that everything was satisfactory. This level of commitment to his customers is unprecedented in my opinion and shows David’s commitment to making each and every customer feel like they actually matter.

Then, around May of this year, I had to relocate for work, and so I had the sell the house. And who did I call for the sale of the house? I couldn’t imagine letting anyone else handle the sale except David, and I wasn’t wrong. Just like at the time of purchase, David got to work and went above and beyond any expectations. From dealing with my relocation company, marketing the house, arranging any repairs to the house, negotiating with buyers etc etc; there as no area that I don’t give David a 5/5.

I have no hesitation in recommending and giving the strongest endorsement possible (5 stars) for any potential homebuyers (and sellers as well) in working with David and I can guarantee that if I’m ever in the market again, I wouldn’t hesitate for even a second to call David.”
-Kurt

Falls Church Buyer
“We found a home! As there are many phases in the home buying process, read on to see just how great of an asset David was for us.

Search: While a realtor’s true value comes later in the process (offer and negotiations), David immediately gave us access to a web-based portal to facilitate our search. Like to search an area, zip code, or draw your own area (shape)? This portal does that and more, better than Zillow ever can because it draws its data from MLS, not just what’s on publicly consumable websites. David was responsive to our requests to view houses and responded quickly to our questions.

Offer: Now to David’s true value. As a buyer, we can take a guess on what is “fair market value” for a home but it’s mostly conjecture. David took an objective (rooms / bathrooms) look at comparable sales as a starting point but then provided a subjective analysis (roof and HVAC condition) to round out the assessment. The seller accepted our fair offer and we progressed from there.

Negotiations: So now what, buyer? Is the house turn-key ready? Many in NOVA are not because the neighborhoods are older and some houses need more TLC than others. David further proved his value after the home inspection during the “what the seller agrees to fix” portion of the deal. We, as sellers, were unfamiliar with this phase but David helped us ask the seller to fix many items, many of which they agreed to.

As a whole, any realtor should provide value as soon as you sign an agreement with them, but a good realtor’s value is realized in the latter phases of the home buying process. David helped us throughout and his true worth shined later in the process.

We entrusted David with making a large life decision to not only find a house, but the right home at the right price. We were picky and ended up happy!”
-Brian

Falls Church Buyer
“David Cabo provided excellent service in helping my wife and I purchase our FIRST HOME! There is already a lot to think and stress about when purchasing a home, so it is nice to have an agent like David who takes a lot of the stress and heartache out of the process. He helped us find financing, took care of all the legal aspects of the transaction and advised us throughout the process. I couldn’t have asked for a better agent!”
-David B

Falls Church Seller
“David had a thorough working knowledge of the region. Knew exactly the price that was fair for everyone concerned. Did a terrific job photographing and advertising our apartment. I would highly recommend him and will use David again for future transactions.”
-Alex

Arlington Investor
“David is the perfect agent. Knowledgeable, responsible, responsive, very considerate, patient and always available with a smile. I never had a doubt, from the first moment I met David, that he would find for me what I was looking for. Definitely an A+ agent.”
-Lino L

Alexandria Buyer
“David is the perfect realtor. Every buyer’s dream agent. Not only is he completely honest, knowledgeable, and one of the best negotiators in the business, but he is also flexible, quick to respond to you (via phone, text, or e-mail), and he actually LISTENS to what you want. During our first meeting, he wrote down what mattered to us in an agent, and until the very end, he delivered. My husband and I spent three months narrowing down what we wanted in our first home, and David was incredibly patient with us, and made suggestions along the way to help us refine our search and find the perfect place. Did I mention we were 7 months pregnant? Finding a home was a huge priority for us…and it very quickly became one for him, knowing our pressing needs. His knowledge and analysis of the housing market, his keen eye, and his attention to detail is irreplaceable and proved unparalleled. When it came to closing, his network was impeccable, particularly when it came to home inspection. He always stopped and ensured we understood everything, each step of the way, answering any and all questions we had. He has become a dear friend in the process, and we have shared many laughs and joys. We will come back to him again and again for his service, and we hope you are convinced to look no further than this honorable and trustworthy gentleman.”
-Jeslyn

Washington DC Buyer
“My wife and I had moved back to the DC area and needed a realtor. We interviewed several after getting recommendations from friends. Among those we talked to was David Cabo. He stood out against the rest for a number of reasons. First, he came prepared. We later learned that this would be a pattern as we spent many weekends over next five months together looking at listings in both NOVA and DC! Second, he was direct and honest. David wanted our business but didn’t pressure us, laying out his own approach and work ethic clearly up front. Third, he was accessible. He accommodated our schedules and met us on short notice. We have already highly recommended David to friends and colleagues looking to buy and sell their homes!”
-Kevin

Arlington Seller and Buyer
“We decided a few months ago to explore the idea of moving. Even though we loved our place, we felt the time was right to see what was available. Nearly five years ago, David helped us buy our first home - which he successfully navigated over the holidays in less than 10 business days - and we asked him to help us buy our next home. After looking for a bit, David sat down with us to explore the real reasons we were looking to move. After that talk, we realized we were looking not just for our next home but our forever home. That conversation changed everything. Through David’s guidance, we knew exactly what we wanted and, thankfully, we found it! David seamlessly orchestrated both our purchase and sale. He has great people in his network who helped us through the process. Each of them played a significant role in getting us into our new house. We are excited to start our lives in what we hope is our last home, and we are extremely grateful to David and his team for making it happen.”
-Maureen and David

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