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It’s Not About What I Sell. It’s About What You Keep.
Most agents brag about sales volume. I’d rather tell you how much my clients take home. With Compass’s most powerful tools — the Compass One Dashboard, Compass Concierge, and a Compass 3-phase marketing strategy — every decision is designed to protect your equity and maximize your net proceeds.

Awards

Top 10% Realtor in Northern Virginia for 30+ years. Over 1,000 successful transactions since 1992. Recognized by Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Compass as a trusted expert

Press

David regularly shares insights on the Northern Virginia real estate market, negotiation strategy, and seller preparation. Follow or subscribe here:

▶️ YouTube – No-Spin Market Report
📸 Instagram – @davidzadarekycompass
💼 LinkedIn – David Zadareky

Education

🎓 Clemson University — Political Science & Economics, with a focus on markets, decision-making, and negotiation
📜 Associate Broker, Compass Real Estate — Advanced licensing and leadership responsibilities beyond the standard Realtor level
🏛 Former Principal Broker — Oversight of brokerage operations, training, and compliance, ensuring clients are protected at every step
🤝 Mentored by Jim Camp — Personally trained by the late author of Start with No, whose negotiation system shapes my client-first approach today
About David

Since 1992, I’ve guided more than 1,000 clients across Northern Virginia through successful real estate transactions with one clear focus: protecting client equity. 

I specialize in:

  • Strategic Pricing & CMA Expertise – Data-driven strategies that attract strong offers and protect equity.

  • Advanced Negotiation – Personally mentored by Jim Camp, author of Start with No. His system ensures no premature compromise and keeps my clients in control.

  • Compass Concierge – Prepare your home for market with the right updates — no upfront cost, higher net proceeds.

  • 3-Phase Marketing Strategy – A phased rollout (Private Exclusive → Coming Soon → Full MLS) that builds demand, avoids “days on market” stigma, and drives stronger results.

  • Compass One Dashboard – Real-time transparency. Sellers and buyers see documents, timelines, and updates in one secure place.

  • Downsizing & Estate Sales – Helping clients manage major life transitions with discretion and care.

  • Northern Virginia Expertise – Over three decades of market knowledge in Springfield, Burke, Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax.

  • Trusted Advisor for Repeat Clients – Consistent results and long-term relationships built on trust and performance.

With more than three decades of experience and over 1,000 transactions, I’ve navigated every type of market. My approach blends local expertise, proven systems, and disciplined negotiation to simplify the process, reduce stress, and protect equity — always with a commitment to fair housing for every client I represent.

My promise is simple: I don’t measure success by what I sell. I measure it by what you keep. And I believe sound decisions are built on sound data. 

If you’d like to hear directly from past clients, my Google Reviews share their unfiltered experiences.

Your next move is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Let’s protect your equity and make it count. Call, text, or email me today to start the conversation.

David Zadareky’s Listings

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a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
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$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,595,000 | 3717 Taft Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$1,595,000

5
Bedrooms
4,934
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

David Zadareky’s Transactions

Past Sales
$2,410,000 | 1207 Janneys Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302

$2,410,000

5
Bedrooms
5,404
Square Feet
0.66
Acres
$2,055,000 | 606 Kings Cloister Circle, Alexandria, VA 22302

$2,055,000

5
Bedrooms
6,179
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,750,000 | 13111 Springdale Estates Road, Clifton, VA 20124

$1,750,000

5
Bedrooms
5,073
Square Feet
5.05
Acres
a kitchen with kitchen island a counter top space a sink stainless steel appliances and cabinets

$1,710,000

4
Bedrooms
3,296
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house

$1,697,500

8
Bedrooms
7,928
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$1,635,000

6
Bedrooms
4,934
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,625,000 | 217 East Oxford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

$1,625,000

5
Bedrooms
3,115
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden

$1,400,000

5
Bedrooms
5,300
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$1,400,000 | 710 East Custis Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

$1,400,000

5
Bedrooms
3,384
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$1,357,000 | 9 West Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

$1,357,000

4
Bedrooms
2,624
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

9 West Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

a front view of house with yard and trees in the background

$1,345,000

4
Bedrooms
2,836
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,310,000 | 106 Summers Drive, Alexandria, VA 22301

$1,310,000

5
Bedrooms
3,467
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a kitchen with a sink a stove a microwave and cabinets

$1,300,000

4
Bedrooms
3,208
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,285,000 | 102 West Nelson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

$1,285,000

3
Bedrooms
2,312
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,270,000 | 8710 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

$1,270,000

5
Bedrooms
4,727
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,249,000

4
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,242,318 | 1318 Bunker Hill Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

$1,242,318

5
Bedrooms
4,791
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances a refrigerator a sink dishwasher a stove and a dining table with wooden floor

$1,205,000

3
Bedrooms
1,493
Square Feet
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with garden

$3,550

3
Bedrooms
2,484
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$3,500 | 3302 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

$3,500

3
Bedrooms
1,636
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$3,500 | 28 Arell Court, Alexandria, VA 22304

$3,500

3
Bedrooms
2,206
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$3,500 | 28 Arell Court, Alexandria, VA 22304

$3,500

3
Bedrooms
2,206
Square Feet
$3,400 | 7276 Olde Lantern Way, Springfield, VA 22152

$3,400

3
Bedrooms
1,606
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$3,400 | 3302 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

$3,400

3
Bedrooms
1,636
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$3,300 | 12453 Rose Path Circle, Fairfax, VA 22033

$3,300

3
Bedrooms
2,346
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$2,900 | 6037 Crown Royal Circle, Alexandria, VA 22310

$2,900

3
Bedrooms
1,975
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
$2,850 | 6037 Crown Royal Circle, Alexandria, VA 22310

$2,850

3
Bedrooms
1,975
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
$2,800 | 6037 Crown Royal Circle, Alexandria, VA 22310

$2,800

3
Bedrooms
1,975
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
$2,450 | 12165 Abington Hall Place, Unit 104, Reston, VA 20190

$2,450

2
Bedrooms
1,172
Square Feet
$2,138 | 6037 Crown Royal Cir | Alexandria

$2,138

3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms

6037 Crown Royal Cir

Alexandria