Altaf Mohamed

Altaf Mohamed

Realtor® | Principal, TurnKey at Compass

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Specialties

New Construction, Works First Time Buyers, Rentals, Foreclosure, Short Sales, REO Properties, Resale Residential, Condominiums, Urban Living, , Single Family Homes, Townhomes

Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Swahili

Education

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, MS Physical Therapy


Client Testimonials

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AH
★★★★★
"Altaf Mohamed is a no-nonsense real estate agent, and an individual of high integrity. From the time you first meet with him, till closing day, you will get from him the facts that are relevant to a real estate purchase, including the pros and cons, in straightforward language. He presented us with various options, both, as a Buyer and Seller, and a clear assessment of the costs inherent in reaching a successful outcome. Most importantly, he listens to you and is thus able to lead you to the goals you seek. He has a keen understanding of the dynamic real estate market in DC and its suburbs. He also understands well the stresses of home sales, and will ease your entry into this market. He is punctual and flexible in his dealings. He has an easy manner that can put you at ease. You are in good hands with Altaf! SC & JD
★★★★★
"We loved working with Altaf. We appreciated the clear plan he laid out to sell our house and the constant communication we had through the process. He also has contacts for great folks (at reasonable prices) to do some landscaping, painting, and move-out clean. Altaf was also very responsive to our preferences and provided helpful options and perspectives as we worked through our approach. We felt he had a very solid view of the market in our location as well as throughout the area which helped position our house for a quick and successful sale. Altaf made the whole thing very easy."

AL
★★★★★
"Highly recommend Altaf to be your next realtor. He is very knowledgeable about the DMV area, which allows him to accurately provide you with advice about pricing, repairs, and possible issues that may come up with either selling your home or buying your future home. He is trustworthy, patient and responsive to all your concerns. Pleasure to work with each step of the way."

BB & PM
★★★★★
"We recently had the pleasure of working with Altaf in our quest to find and purchase a house in the DMV region. From the initial consultation (started prior to our relocation to the DMV area) to the joyful moment of receiving our keys, Altaf demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care that far exceeded our expectations. We strongly recommend Altaf to anyone who needs to work with a trusted and knowledgeable realtor in the DMV region. Thanks to Altaf, we are now happily settled in our dream home, and we couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional service we received."

JR
★★★★★
"Altaf is very knowledgeable. He is very responsive and makes sure you understand every step of the process. He worked diligently to get our home sold quickly and for more than the asking price! We will be using him again in the future and will recommend him to family and friends."

NF & KM
★★★★★
"Altaf was an absolutely exceptional agent. From start to finish throughout this process, he was responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful and patient. Altaf truly cares about the people he is working with and is deeply invested in getting them the best possible home for their needs, prioritizing that far beyond any desire he has to get a house bought or sold. My partner and I frequently remarked that we could not have asked for a better agent to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough; he is one of the best agents in the DMV area. I will be recommending him to everyone I know in this region, and should we wish to buy or sell again, there is no one else we would want to work with."

AR & MK
★★★★★
"We bought our first home through Altaf, and the experience was truly amazing. He had a vested interest in ensuring we got what we wanted and nothing less. He was very detailed during our conversations and post visit/appointment sessions just as if it was him who's buying the home or if he was family, guarding our interest. I'd go with him again! Highly recommended."

AA & EA
★★★★★
"We recently relocated to the DMV area and could not have asked for a better person than Altaf to help us get oriented to the area and ultimately choose our new home. Altaf was more than a Realtor for us. We could completely trust that he has our best interest in mind. Buying a home in a market like DMV can be intimidating and it felt very good and reassuring to have Altaf at our side throughout the process. Thank you!"

KM
★★★★★
"After helping me sell my condo (thanks to Altaf's super thorough work), it was a no-brainer to ask Altaf to be the agent for the purchase of my new place. Altaf's super follow up on every single detail, exceptional level of communication, his patience with all my questions, highest quality recommendations, and ensuring every step was properly done - all resulted in my purchasing in exactly my goal location. I highly recommend Altaf!"

TH & JH
★★★★★
"Altaf was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He knows his business forwards and backwards and made a challenging time much more manageable with his calm, patient demeanor. Altaf took all our concerns seriously (4 sellers) and addressed them with clear explanations. I cannot imagine a better realtor to team up with than Altaf Mohamed!!"

KK & CK
★★★★★
"Altaf Mohamed is a super star in the real estate business! He helped us sell our mother's house this year (2023) and made the whole transaction from start to finish a very comfortable process. The word that best describes him is PATIENT. We are two sisters and our spouses who had a shared goal in mind, but who have different personalities which Altaf was able to work with in a very professional and competent manner. We recommend him without reservation, and feel that he is an outstanding choice to help buy or sell a property. "

FH & AM
★★★★★
"Altaf is very professional and knowledgeable. He explained thoroughly everything about the properties we visited. As first time home buyers, we are truly grateful for his patience with us and knowledge that he shared regarding home buying process. "

KM
★★★★★
"Altaf is an exceptional realtor. He is attentive to every detail and ensured that the process of remodeling and selling my place led to a successful result. Altaf made sure that I understood every single document that needed signing, and that every step of the negotiation for sale was done thoroughly and well. I highly recommend Altaf for anyone who wants an excellent realtor who brings extensive experience and tireless follow-up to get to a successful result."

★★★★★
"We just bought a new home! Many, many, thanks to Altaf. In Altaf, we found not only a trustworthy realtor, but also a very good friend. He was the one who helped us to buy our first home 12 years ago, helped us sell the same home 3 years ago when we relocated overseas, and now helped us to buy a new one. Altaf is very knowledgeable, resourceful, and attentive to his clients' needs. A transaction as complex as home buying has been a smooth experience for us because of Altaf, who helped us navigate through the complexities. In fact, we bought our new home remotely, only with a virtual tour because we trusted Altaf, who did not disappoint us. We are very happy with our new home. We have already recommended several friends and colleagues and we still highly recommend Altaf to anyone who plans to buy or sell a home!"

SS
★★★★★
"My experience buying my First home with Altaf as my buyers agent was both surprising and exceptional. Surprising because I was expecting a much more complicated and arduous process and exceptional in every other aspect, thanks to Altaf! Altaf was extremely generous with his time and always made sure that he was available as needed. He was extremely responsive in his communication, both by email and phone. I trusted that his advice was unbiased and at no time did I feel pressured to buy a home that I would not be comfortable in. In simple terms, he explained all relevant aspects of the home-buying process, answering all questions patiently. Altaf clearly respects his clients and values their opinions and wishes. I wouldn't hesitate to work with in the future or to recommend him to friends and colleagues. Something which I have already done multiple times! It was an absolute pleasure working with Altaf!"

FN & AL
★★★★★
"We couldn’t recommend Altaf enough- he and his team have been amazing. I have worked with him on the purchase of three homes and he has been diligent , honest and patient. He is a person that really has the interest of his clients at heart and will ensure that you are getting the home you want at the price that makes sense. His opinions are insightful and his client newsletters are invaluable, regardless if you are buying or selling."

EB & DW
★★★★★
"Great communication and market knowledge, paid close attention to our likes/dislikes/dealbreakers/must-haves. Highly recommend Altaf!"

DR. AP
★★★★★
"Altaf listed my property and put in a lot of time. He supervised a facelift of the property, met the contractors, appliance delivery team, and even paid for cleaning and lights out of his own pocket when I was unavailable to expedite the process. He has a list of great contacts as well to get work done quickly. He treated his clients like family and that level of trust and expertise in this market is hard to come by. I highly recommend him and will be using him again for another property I have. Twenty years of experience is worth it. I got extra value out of my property making all the recommended upgrades . It led to a net gain of $60,000 for me on an investment property worth less than 400k. I have not had any agent work harder than he did particularly for a lower end property. He has old school work ethics. He is excellent for demanding high net worth clients like me."

★★★★★
"In the middle of a horrible buyer's market, Altaf went above and beyond to get us into a wonderful home. He is professional, reliable, patient, and fun to work with and helped to guide us through what could easily have been a very painful process! Altaf handled the inevitable bumps along the way with ease, and we are happy to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."

★★★★★
"Altaf is the gold standard for professionalism, service, and attention to detail. He pointed out critical observations that helped inform our decision making when selecting the perfect house for us. More than this he advocated on our behalf even if it meant working longer hours. Additionally and most importantly he was patient and understanding. We would recommend all my friends, family, and colleagues to at least give Altaf a call to understand what I mean by him being the "gold standard" when deciding on a partner to work with!"

★★★★★
"We recommend Altaf 100%! We were first-time homebuyers in an incredibly competitive and fast-paced market and Altaf guided us through with patience and knowledge. He was always available to answer any questions we had, to walk us through what we should expect, and to recommend us to different vendors/contractors once we made an offer."

GH & CN
★★★★★
"We absolutely loved working with Altaf to purchase our first home. From start to finish, Altaf was organized, encouraging, honest, and a perfect sounding board for our concerns. He advocated for our needs and provided valuable guidance and feedback throughout the process. He translated the many complexities of this process into concepts we could easily understand, and empowered us to make the best decisions for our family. Furthermore, we never felt pressured, and Altaf made the process feel personal and special for us rather than transactional. We will be referring all of our friends in search of a home to Altaf for his wisdom, professionalism, and bringing his great sense of humor and joy into our home-buying process. Thank you, Altaf!"

NP & AV
★★★★★
"We can’t speak highly enough of Altaf, as our real estate agent and highly recommend him! His advice and support through the entire buying process was invaluable!! As first-time buyers, we were very nervous, but Altaf guided us through the entire process with ease. Altaf is so knowledgeable, patient, honest, and really cares. He was always available to answer our million questions, anytime! We could not have done it without him. We really appreciate Altaf and couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us find our first home!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND"

★★★★★
"Altaf Mohamed is a FANTASTIC real estate agent! We had a very challenging set of requirements to find the ideal home for my mother, and we tried using Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and other sites with complex alert configurations for almost a year. Once we asked Altaf for help, he instantly suggested numerous options we had never seen, gave us so much excellent advice, provided valuable analysis and insights, and found us a home that met every single requirement within a few weeks. We thought we were sophisticated buyers, but we could never have done this without Altaf. He was deeply knowledgeable, highly responsive, extremely professional, very kind and attentive to my mother, and an extraordinary advocate and negotiator for us. He took such good care of us, and made us feel as if we were the most important clients in his life, despite the fact that we knew he was closing on numerous homes every week, all of which were probably far more valuable than ours. I cannot recommend Altaf highly enough! He is a model for what every agent should aspire to be! I encourage anyone buying or selling a property to give him a call and have a chat."

★★★★★
"We could not have trusted anyone else other than Altaf in our home buying process. He advocated for us in an excellent way. He was always present and on time during all the appointments on site, and helped us through each step of the way. He even made understanding real estate jargons easy to understand. Very friendly, very easy to work with, and at the same time very knowledgeable in his expertise. Highly recommend."

★★★★★
"Altaf was always polite, patient, available and constantly proving his experience and skill at his profession. He's an excellent example to hold up to other realtors as the embodiment of how buyer and seller advocacy should be done. His personality, humor and reliability made a stressful process more manageable and we couldn't be more pleased with our results. I highly recommend his expertise and am pleased to relate how much easier the whole process was as a result."

★★★★★
"Altaf is an incredible real estate agent and has been wonderful to work with over the years. He helped us buy our first home back in 2004 and then again most recently when we upgraded to a single family home. We highly recommend using Altaf for your real estate needs. He has a proven track record and has become a great friend in the process."

★★★★★
"We worked with Altaf to buy a new investment property. I have worked with about half-a-dozen realtors over the years for various properties. Altaf is far the best I've worked with and highly recommend him! Even though we were in a "sellers" market (I was the buyer), Altaf did not create an unnecessary fear or pressure that I've seen with other realtors. He was matter-of-fact about everything and didn't let emotions (ours or his) get in the way. In retrospect this was a great advantage. He is very knowledgeable about the area and brings that to the table. He was able to help decide on the right neighborhood, talk about pros and cons and bring a more global perspective to us. We were all over the map (location, price, etc...) and he was able to be flexible and help guide us. Altaf is also very responsive. There is no "I'll get back to you in a few days" type of thing. He responds to his messages almost immediately and takes the necessary actions right away. At one point my wife was firing six, seven, eight properties at a time to him that she was interested in. Within short order he had arranged for viewings and mapped it so that the drive was optimal for us rather than zigzagging across the city. Last thing is he has a lot of contacts and connections that are excellent. He provided a suggestion for an insurance who cut my insurance costs in half, we used a title company that was far superior to the one that I used for closing on my other home, the inspection company he recommended was top-notch. Overall, I can't think of anything more we would want in an agent - knows the market, super responsive, lots of contacts and just a good guy all around."

BRS & FRS
★★★★★
"Altaf Mohamed enabled us to buy a single-family detached home in Potomac and to sell a co-op apartment The Promenade in Bethesda. With his close attention and guidance, we sold the apartment at a good price and bought the home at a good price, both with a minimum of stress (for us -- if there was stress, Altaf absorbed without complaint). Altaf clearly knows how to screen offerings so as to home-in on the optimum home from the many , saving us a lot of time, shoe-leather, and angst. And he gave us great guidance in selling the co-op apartment, for example guiding our decisions on how much to spend on what in order to make the place attractive to buyers. He listened patiently to our ideas, took them into account, and guided us gently when we needed it. Altaf responded promptly, honestly, and effectively to all our queries and to all the communications from other , sellers, and buyers involved in our buying the house and selling the apartment. Thanks to Altaf and for arranging the home warranty policy. We did not know we needed it, but when the home’s elderly HVAC system failed only a few weeks after we moved in, the home warranty saved us a substantial bundle. We commend Altaf Mohamed to anyone buying or selling a primary residence or making decisions about how, when, where to invest in rental property or even making decisions about remodeling. We certainly will be seeking him out again whenever we have any real estate-related decisions to make or actions to take."

AJ & SR
★★★★★
"Altaf is fantastic! If you are looking to purchase a home (especially as a first time buyer), we would highly recommend working with him! Searching for the right home: Altaf takes the time to really understand what you are looking for, and he helps buyers prioritize the important home elements. Not only is he patient and thoughtful, but also incredibly knowledgeable. In our search, Altaf would draw attention to different aspects of homes, allowing us to make more informed decisions when evaluating our options. Purchasing process: Altaf was incredible! From putting in an offer to closing day, Altaf guided us every step along the way, with constant communication and professionalism. The closing process can be stressful and confusing at times, but Altaf kept us on a timeline, ensuring we submitted every bit of information on time and to the right party. We are very grateful for Altaf's services and would recommend him again!"

CP & AA
★★★★★
"My husband and I could not be more thrilled our experience with Altaf. He was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and flexible. To out of our previous residence on time, we only had a several week window following pre-approval, to see homes for the first time and get under contract. Altaf's pleasant personality and attitude made the experience as a first time homebuyer absolutely incredible. Any tiny snag, he guided us through calmly. He smoothly handled all of the digital communication and Esigning (especially important during Covid). His team of inspectors and relationships with our financial institution made the process that much easier. We could not recommend Altaf any more highly to folks looking in the DMV!"

TC
★★★★★
"Altaf is an absolutely incredible agent. He is that rare gem of professionals who is passionate, knowledgeable, hard-working, smart, selfless, and a pleasure to talk to. All of these qualities proved essential with our house sale. After having worked with several other in the past, and comparing several for our current home sale, we went with Altaf. He had a thorough knowledge of the market trends on our street and had already spoken to that had sold houses on our street in the past few months. He knew our house was worth more than what other had estimated, which resulted in us making more money at the end of the process. Our house went up for sale right before the City shut down due to COVID and all open houses were prohibited. During those first few unprecedented weeks, all potential buyers in the market stayed home. Altaf spent countless hours and late nights talking us through various options, strategies, and scenarios. Our situation was complicated our need to sell the home within a limited time frame to be able to have the money to complete the purchase of another home we had already contracted for. Altaf approached every conversation cool, collected, and with a solid game-plan. Altaf ultimately sold our home for the price we wanted - and much higher than what other thought it could go for - in the middle of a pandemic. In short, I would say that you never know what type of complications will arise during a transaction. But when trouble arises, you want Altaf to be the one representing you."

AN
★★★★★
"We had a terrific experience working with Altaf on the purchase of our home in Washington DC. Altaf is incredibly responsive, and super connected with market and industry trends. He also is very knowledgeable and provided helpful insight and feedback as we hunted for the right home. We highly recommend Altaf!"

GA
★★★★★
"My wife and I had an excellent experience working with Altaf to purchase our first home. We were super picky and, as a first-time home buyer, generally wary so we took way longer to settle for one. Altaf put up with all that and stayed with us all through. He is thorough, patient and very professional. He is a resourceful and a fun guy to work with. We massively recommend Altaf!!!"

CP
★★★★★
"Altaf has been an incredible partner in the purchase/sale of multiple homes for our family. He develops a firm understanding of the buyers priorities and works aggressively to find the right solutions. On the sales side, he was excellent at promoting our properties and consistently secured us multiple offers. Any homebuyer or seller would be fortunate to have Altaf on their team."

RM
★★★★★
"My wife and I absolutely loved working with Mr. Altaf. He was great about breaking down the entire home buying process. Being an industry expert, he knows the ins and outs of the market. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend working with Altaf - we certainty will be using his services when we start our next home search!"

J
★★★★★
"I cannot say enough good things about Altaf -- he was an excellent resource and help when we were selling properties for my father in law's estate. He always provided solid and calm advice. I highly recommend him to any buyer/seller in the MD/VA/DC area."

AL
★★★★★
"We had a wonderful experience working with Altaf on the purchase of our home in DC. He was responsive, and knowledgeable and provided great insight. He was able to advocate for us and get quick answers when it came to bid time. It felt as though our home buying process took no time at all because of how efficient and effective Altaf was. We enthusiastically recommend Altaf to anyone looking for a home."

FJ
★★★★★
"We worked with Altaf on our first home that we recently bought. Working with Altaf was great because he guided through the process including but not limited to having a detailed and lengthy knowledge session to walk us through the home buying process and answer all our questions and reservations about the process. Altaf was extremely patient through the process in showing us homes, constantly answering innumerable annoying questions, analyzing the pros and cons of each home that we toured along with us, and finally helping us find the perfect home and negotiate a good deal for us. If you are in the market to buy a home or sell one, I would highly recommend Altaf because it is great to be able to work with someone that understands you and someone who you can always turn to for advice."

DT
★★★★★
"Altaf came highly recommended a group of colleagues who had the pleasure of working with him. Being first time homeowners, we were looking for a realtor patient enough to give us a thorough overview of the processes. Altaf did not disappoint. He stuck with us through hurdles that forced us to shelf our home buying decision. In the end, we found our beautiful first home and made a good friend. My wife and I highly recommend him."

SR
★★★★★
"I enthusiastically recommend that potential home buyers or sellers strongly consider working with Altaf Mohamed! When we were looking for a home, Altaf was in constant communication, highly responsive, always friendly, smart, and a gentleman. It astonished us how Altaf would always get us in to see any home we asked about, within hours. Altaf always made us feel as if he was exclusively dedicated to us and our needs. Even more, he was wonderful with our young children, keeping them entertained while we viewed the homes. He was also really thoughtful. For example, when it was raining outside, he would arrive early at the home we were viewing to welcome us in through the dry garage. Altaf advised us with deep experience, honesty and our best interests clearly in mind – even when it reduced his commission but saved us money. When we finally found the house we loved, Altaf was amazing in the intensely competitive drama of in-person, multi-offer bidding and negotiations. Altaf won us our bid for our dream home - at a lower price than others were offering - because of the great respect that the sellers and their Realtor had for Altaf’s integrity in all dealings. Altaf had become such an integral part of our life and our family for so many months during the home search that our children were upset to learn they wouldn’t continue to see Altaf on a routine basis. This recommendation is the smallest token of our deep gratitude for all that Altaf has done for us."

AS
★★★★★
"As a general contractor, I have worked with Altaf on the sale and purchase of many properties for clients since 2009. Every transaction has been flawless and executed perfectly. This is because Altaf pays attention to details and puts the customer's interests at the forefront. Customer centric the first time and every time. In the case of my property, Altaf took great care in preparing the property for sale, holding open houses and using all available and social media avenues to maximize awareness. The property sold very quickly and for the asking price. He has been my agent of record and I have referred him to many clients who have experienced the same results as me. The best of the best in his field. Honest, thorough, competent, always available, customer centric and above all else-responsive. 100% and five stars!"

SB
★★★★★
"Altaf is the most professional, hardworking guy on the East Coast!!! He is the only honest realtor you will ever meet. This comes from his healthcare background as physical Therapist and Altaf really should be elevated to hero status!!! Great!! great!!!great guy!!! I cannot say enough good about him. Altaf if you ever see this, You are truly a class act!!"

TM
★★★★★
"I have worked closely with Altaf Mohamed for the purchase of two homes in DC. On both occasions, Altaf was knowledgeable about the market, negotiations, pricing, and provided a wealth of advice and recommendations for mortgage professionals, home inspections, and other related needs. He spent countless hours helping me find the exact homes I was looking for and is friendly and kind, making it a true pleasure to work with him. I would work with Altaf again any time and have recommended him to several of my friends in the DC area."

HI
★★★★★
"We chose Altaf to help us sell our beloved Bethesda home. Our experience with him could not have been better. He is professional, friendly, honest and always available. Altaf provided constant support through every step of the process, from letting us know exactly what home improvements would be most and least effective to finding the right professionals to do it to getting our house sold within the first few hours it was on the market (and for over asking.) He turned what could have been a stressful and difficult time into one that was smooth and painless. You won't find a better person to walk you through the process."

ZM
★★★★★
"Altaf provided exceptional service and was great to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and quick to respond. He made the home buying experience so easy. I absolutely recommend his services!"

S
★★★★★
"Mr. Altaf Mohamed was wonderful to work with. The whole process was seamless. He is extremely easy going, we highly recommend him."

S
★★★★★
"Altaf is simply amazing. He guided me throughout the process, spending countless hours. I would like to Thank him for making the entire process seamless for me. He is a true professional and A thorough gentleman. I would strongly recommend him to everyone."

S
★★★★★
"Our family has lived in the DMV for 10+ years and Altaf has been our realtor from the beginning. With his expertise in the DC and MD markets, we have purchased 2 homes and sold 1 home together. Altaf guided us through each of these sales with professionalism, patience and unbelievable support. Altaf makes you feel like you're his only client. He was with us every step of the way!"

R
★★★★★
"Altaf was great to work with and he found our perfect home. He was very responsive throughout the entire process, from working around our work schedules, the back and forth negotiations, to the closing (during COVID-19 nonetheless). Altaf is incredibly; professional and easy to work with, he also really cares and treats you like family."

A
★★★★★
"As a general contractor, I have worked with Altaf on the sale and purchase of many properties for clients since 2009. Every transaction has been flawless and executed perfectly. This is because Altaf pays attention to details and puts the customer's interests at the forefront. Customer centric the first time and every time. In the case of my property, Altaf took great care in preparing the property for sale, holding open houses and using all available and social media avenues to maximize awareness. The property sold very quickly and for the asking price. He has been my agent of record and I have referred him to many clients who have experienced the same results as me. The best of the best in his field. Honest, thorough, competent, always available, customer centric and above all else-responsive. 100% and five stars!"

F
★★★★★
"We couldn't have had a better experience. Altaf was systematic in making sure we knew what we wanted and then quickly got us to a number of houses that fit our needs. In fact, we found our ideal home after only two weekends of visits! Altaf and his team were particularly helpful in a unique situation regarding our home heating conversion and interacted with vendors on our behalf and pressed them when they didn't deliver. We are very thankful and impressed!"

N
★★★★★
"Altaf is an amazing person and an expert realtor. He was very patient with our family as we were looking for that one place that everyone in the family could call home. Thanks, Altaf for sharing your expertise, resourcefulness, hard work, and patience with us. We are Home! Thanks a lot!"

A
★★★★★
"I was a first-time home buyer and Altaf walked through every step of the process with me. He helped me identify the homes that best fit what I was looking for and thoroughly reviewed every document I had to sign so I had an understanding of everything that was happening. If you're looking for someone trustworthy to buy a home with or sell your home, Altaf is the best choice!"

BL
★★★★★
"I have known Altaf personally and professionally for over a decade. I have never found him to be anything less than a consummate and knowledgeable professional. I always find him a delight to work with."

NS
★★★★★
"My experience with Altaf had been extremely positive. His knowledge of real-estate market, area (location), and all the ins and outs of buying/selling were incredible. His responsiveness through emails, text messages, and phone calls were very impressive and he keeps his clients needs as his priority. Another incredible thing about him is thoroughness in paperwork and follow ups. I would recommend him for any and all real-estate needs for anyone."

James Bond
★★★★★
"Altaf is an amazing, well informed and patient realtor. He helped purchase my primary home and a rental property. He has been resourceful, helped me navigate through the process seamlessly. Appreciate it."

SJ 
★★★★★
"We highly recommend Altaf as he patiently and diligently helped us search our home, which almost took us 1.5years. He was honest with his opinion on every house we saw. He helped us see the details of the house. He was always available and was prompt with all his replies. He helped us draft an offer and the contract while providing valuable insight. We are truly thankful for all his hard work and treating us as a family!"

MT
★★★★★
"Altaf is a highly professional, understanding, reliable, and trustworthy realtor. I met him in 2009 when I was looking to buy a house. He patiently guided me through out the entire process and helped me buy a house that meets my needs. He is always willing and happy to help even if I am not in the market. Altaf also took care of the entire process of selling my house in 2019, when I was not in the country. In Altaf, I found not only an excellent realtor but also a very reliable and trusted source of advice. I strongly recommend Altaf to anyone who is looking for a realtor."

NK
★★★★★
"Altaf is simply the absolute VERY best!! As a first-time home buyer I was notably picky, indecisive, and also had no idea how the whole process worked. However, Altaf’s steady hand, patience, thoughtful guidance, extensive experience, and depth of knowledge were instrumental in ensuring that it was an overall phenomenal experience. His creativity, innovation, and dedication ensured our offer was the strongest in a highly competitive market as we had to compete with multiple offers. In the end, I was able to purchase my dream condo entirely because Altaf went above and beyond to make the seemingly impossible, possible! He’s the very best of the best and I firmly believe Altaf is absolutely the one you want your side working with you whether you are a home buyer or seller!"

★★★★★
"It was a real pleasure working with Altaf. I bought two properties through Altaf within 3 months. He also helped me in renting out those properties. His experience and expertise was very valuable. He is professional, punctual and always available for you. He goes above and beyond to meet his clients' needs. I highly recommend Altaf for your real estate needs. I will continue to work with him in future."

NC & SM
★★★★★
"Altaf is simply the absolute VERY best!! As a first-time home buyer I was notably picky, indecisive, and also had no idea how the whole process worked. However, Altaf’s steady hand, patience, thoughtful guidance, extensive experience, and depth of knowledge were instrumental in ensuring that it was an overall phenomenal experience. His creativity, innovation, and dedication ensured our offer was the strongest in a highly competitive market as we had to compete with multiple offers. In the end, I was able to purchase my dream condo entirely because Altaf went above and beyond to make the seemingly impossible, possible! He’s the very best of the best and I firmly believe Altaf is absolutely the one you want your side working with you whether you are a home buyer or seller!"

T & R
★★★★★
"I cannot begin to explain how amazing Altaf was throughout the home buying process. As first-time home buyers my wife and I had done a ton of research about the process and thought we knew what we needed to know. However, Altaf walked us through the entire process from start to finish and answered any and all questions we had (which were a lot). He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, proactive, calming, gave great advice and recommendations, and was not overbearing or pushy in any part of the process (you can add-in any other synonyms for amazing and they absolutely apply). We put in a few offers and ended up going with a short sale that had so many moving parts it was crazy! Altaf was on top of everything and helped work with us, the selling agent, the seller, the seller's bank, everything up until 30 minutes before our closing to make sure all the agreements, amendments, changes, documents, everything was in place and done to put us at ease. What was not the standard first-time home buyer experience was relatively smooth and he handled all the little bumps and snags along the way. And his team or trusted contacts (title companies, lenders, home inspectors, , etc.) are all amazing and were critical to our purchase. I would advise anyone who is looking to buy a home to go with Altaf! He is absolutely amazing and keeps your best interests in mind and is truly impartial. He will give you his professional thoughts and opinions only after you've voiced your concerns and doesn't try to push you into a purchase that you are not 100% comfortable with. He also has an amazing way of calming your nerves and walking you through each step. Not to mention his amazing stories and anecdotes! Altaf is a genuinely great person who cares about you, your family, and your home. He is engaging and accommodating and continues to check-in on our minor renovations after our purchase and offers us tips and tricks for the best resale value down the road. We may have just purchased our first home, but I'm already excited and looking forward to buying our second home with him as soon as possible (but maybe not for 5 to 7 years)!"

FRS
★★★★★
"This letter is to express our appreciation to Mr. Altaf Mohamed for the excellent services we received from him for the purchase of a second home in Potomac Maryland, in May 2020, and the sale of our son’s coop apartment in Bethesda in January 2021, during the CoVid Pandemic. We have worked with several real estate and for purchase and sale of several properties over the last four decades and can say with confidence that Altaf is far the best agent we have ever used. Altaf is a very helpful and supportive real estate agent. He is patient, professional and courteous. He listened to all our queries and at no times pressured us to make our decisions. Altaf carried out research to assess the fair market value of the Coop apartment, listened to our questions attentively and advised us not only to prepare the apartment for sale but also not to sell when we had a low offer. He negotiated effectively on our behalf. It was very clear to me that Altaf had our interest in mind at all times. He certainly was respectful of our time and concerns about our anxiety during the pandemic. I was so pleased with Altaf that I recommended him to a colleague and friend from Howard university, who was interviewing two real estate for the sale of her property in Washington DC and was ready to sign a contract. Upon my strong recommendation, my friend interviewed Altaf and was so pleased with his responses to her queries and information on Realty that she her property with Altaf."

AN & AK
★★★★★
"We have worked with Altaf as buyers and sellers multiple times this point. We continue to work with him because he is honest, hardworking, kind, understanding and transparent. Altaf is dedicated to meeting his clients needs and has consistently gone above and beyond to support us. I highly recommend choosing Altaf as your realtor, as he’s someone you can trust and always count on."

★★★★★
"Altaf was a pleasure to work with - responsive, knowledgeable, and professional - and went above and beyond to ensure the whole process ran as smoothly as possible. I would absolutely recommend him if you’re looking to buy or sell in the DMV area!"

SL & SJ
★★★★★
"We relocated from New York to Bethesda with almost no connections and no knowledge of the area…and in the middle of the pandemic. Altaf showed us the town and helped us find the right spot. Altaf is a very kind, patient, and knowledgeable partner. He worked with us to find a builder, and supported us throughout the process (including helping us find a rental while our new home was being built). We couldn’t have done it without his help!!"

C.M.
★★★★★
"When I was ready to buy my first house in 2004 and was looking for a reputable real estate agent who could also help me understand the buying process, a neighbor recommended Altaf Mohamed. I knew immediately that he was the right choice, and he proved to be a very caring person who really new how to listen and help me understand the process every step of the way, I've often told family and friends that when I decided to sell my house, I would contact Altaf again since he was such a pleasure to work with, and when the time did come to sell, I contacted him as I'd planned. I had my own idea of what my house might be able to sell for and was surprised and at first a little skeptical when Altaf suggested a price that was almost double if I made some improvements. He suggested the Compass Concierge program and we made a budget for the renovations that would likely bring the sales price that he gave me, and I went forward with the renovations. They were done very quickly and efficiently and also with a lot of care, and we put my newly renovated house on the market. Four days after it was listed, we had multiple offers and I selected a buyer. During the time between writing the contract to sell and the closing, there were several small bumps in the road as might be expected in any real estate deal, but none of these had anything to do with Altaf or Compass and he resolved them all with a good sense of humor and made sure I understood that everything was always on track. In the end, my house sold for the exact amount he promised we could get - which was way beyond my wildest dreams going in - and I was and am ecstatic with the end result. It is my pleasure to recommend Altaf Mohamed to anyone seeking a Realtor who is not only extremely qualified but a great listener and a caring person as well."

★★★★★
"We are first-time home buyers, now homeowners, thanks to one and only Altaf. He is one of a kind because of his unique detail-oriented style of work, prompt responsiveness, and a sorcerer at finding the perfect house and observing all the key elements in a house for his buyer's wants. He can hone in on the most meticulous of details in the property and aligns with what the buyer is looking for and/or should avoid. We have seen 110 houses with him before finding our perfect home, which exemplifies his patience, perseverance, and loyalty. Needless to say, we wouldn't have been able to find this rare gem without him behind us. Intrinsically a great human being and friend; Thank you, Altaf - Am "

SP & SS

★★★★★ 
"Altaf has been beyond amazing. We were first time home buyers in an extremely competitive market (thanks to COVID) and 6 months pregnant when we first started home shopping with him with plans to complete a purchase before the baby. With all this, my work schedule was not very flexible but despite everything, Altaf managed to coordinate all house visits and remain organized and patient with us. In my third trimester, when I couldn’t commute a lot, he even went to house visits alone and FaceTimed with us letting us know if the house matched our style. And lo and behold, we put in an offer for our dream house a week before my due date and closed within 3 weeks! During these 3 weeks, me and my husband both were MIA but Altaf made sure all formalities with the seller were complete and even helped us negotiate a deal after inspection. Overall, wonderful experience and we would recommend him 110%. Altaf, we will be coming back to you in 7 years, be ready! "

AJ & SD

★★★★★ 
"Altaf helped us to buy our first home 6 years ago and most recently helped us to buy our 2 second home (investment property). As always, he was great to work with. Very patient, accessible, organized, thoughtful, honest, resourceful and someone with high integrity. He always tried his best to look after our interests and has never made us feel under any pressure to make a hasty decision. We highly recommend him to serve as your Agent. He truly is an expert! "

AW

★★★★★
"Altaf was very helpful, and made excellent suggestions. The team he works with is equally professional and trustworthy. A wonderful experience! I do not hesitate to recommend him. He definitely knows his stuff. "

R & S FERN

★★★★★
"This is to inform you that our property in Bethesda is now rented. We do appreciate your willingness to meet with us and your time. You are one of the rare real estate agents who pay attention to details; educate the homeowner; go over everything to market the property appropriately with the real market value. Your uniqueness also comes from being available whenever we call for help. We appreciate you answering our calls and returning calls for follow-up conversations. When you supported us three years ago, you carefully listened to us and based on our needs, you made the necessary search to rent our property the very next day you put the "for rent" sign on the property yard. That was amazing! I want you to know that, when we need the services of an agent again, you will be the one who gained our trust, made us feel good about our property, and showed personal integrity. Please accept our sincere gratitude for your service and professionalism."

SJ & SS

★★★★★
"Altaf was great! We were selling our home to buy a new one and Altaf did a great job explaining the process. The closing of the sale and the closing of the purchase were able to coincide with each other! He kept us calm throughout the whole experience! SJ & SS "

TM

★★★★★
"Altaf is a true professional. His vast knowledge of the DC/VA/MD markets enable him to accurately judge pricing, sales/purchase ranges, and handle a range of issues dealing with properties, negotiations, financing, closing, and other relevant topics. I have recommended him to my friends and family and always enjoy interacting with him. "

JH & SH

★★★★★
"Altaf Mohamed once again, helped us with our home. This is the 5th time we have used him to help us buy and sell. He is knowledgeable, patient in explaining any questions we had, responded to our calls as needed and was very accommodating to our needs especially since we are senior citizens. We highly recommend him for your real estate needs. Thank you, again, Altaf!"

★★★★★
"Altaf was simply amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure to find a place that I can instantly call home. I am extremely happy to have worked with Altaf. His responsiveness, attention to details, and wealth of knowledge of the housing market in the DMV are just a few examples of the great qualities he has as a realtor. I would not have bought my first home with anyone else. " - A J.

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About Altaf
As a resourceful, self-motivated independent professional, Altaf strives to work for your best interest relying on his 20+ years of experience, knowledge, and expertise in real estate. He is a detail-oriented, team player who will diligently help you walk through your real estate transaction from start to finish. Altaf's goal is to offer a productive, yet stress-free experience to his clients, and he builds relationships through trust, professionalism and confidentiality.