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Kate Foster-Bankey

Realtor®

Awards

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Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Agent, Relocation, Staging

Licensed in DC, MD, and VA

Education

University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Arts

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Our experience with Kate couldn’t have been have better. We were first time homebuyers on a strict timeline trying to navigate the D.C. housing market during a pandemic- not exactly a recipe for success. But Kate made us feel confident and knowledgeable throughout the process. She was always thinking several steps ahead and was prepared to guide us every step of the way. We were also very impressed with her reputation in the community- everyone we encountered was sure to tell us how wonderful Kate is to work with. We’d enthusiastically recommend her to anyone thinking of buying or selling!" - Rachael

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"Kate helped us purchase our first home and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. She added value throughout the process, from helping us determine what neighborhoods would best suit our needs to advising on home inspectors and contract negotiations. Kate was patient and responsiveness throughout our 6+ month search!" - Bailey

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"We are so thankful to our friend who referred us to Kate. At our first sit down meeting, she meticulously walked us through the home buying process in great detail, patiently answering our questions and modestly sharing her tried-and-trusted strategies. We worked on an accelerated timeline as we decided to jump on a house when we saw it. Kate was extremely helpful, resourceful, patient, and professional at every step of the way —it became clear early on that she was always thinking ahead and would explain things to us before we could even ask the question. Communication with both Kate and her staff was crystal clear and quick. As first time buyers, we knew early on that we were in excellent hands. If you have a chance to work with Kate, we’d say without a doubt: go for it!" - Jason

★★★★★
"As a first time home-buyer, I could not be happier with my experience with Kate. She was accommodating to the learning curve I was up against and was extremely responsive and detailed in her approach to securing the property in question. I would recommend Kate to anyone in the DMV area looking to purchase or sell, especially first-time home buyers!" - Gabriel

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"As first-time homebuyers, Kate worked with us tirelessly to help us find our dream home, write the most competitive offer for it, and close on it in an extremely short amount of time. She is without a doubt the best agent you could choose to work with--and she surrounds herself with the best people in the business, from the lender we worked with to close in 18 days to the home inspector that did our pre-inspection the very next business day. Every piece of the puzzle fit seamlessly in this process, and it's because of Kate. We would not be where we are without her. the time we sat down to sign all of the documents at closing, we were comfortable, prepared, and informed of what we were signing and why it was on the table. She imparted so much knowledge to us each time we looked at a property with her. I could not recommend working with Kate more!" - Mark


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About Kate


For Kate, real estate is not just a job but her life-long passion. Working as an agent represents the culmination of a dream that started in 7th grade at Career Day. There is nothing she enjoys more than matching buyers and sellers to the perfect home.  

Kate prides herself on her ability to listen to her clients' wants and needs and translate them into reality. Her years in real estate management and development gave her an eye for detail and the ability to find creative solutions to any issue. Known for her effervescent personality, she is committed to making each interaction with her clients a positive one. Kate is also a firm and assured negotiator who gets results. Whether upsizing to a single family home in Chevy Chase or downsizing to a condo in Arlington, Kate has the skills and resources to successfully bring your transaction to closing. 

Kate graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she met her husband, Rob. After starting their careers in Chicago, they relocated to D.C. in 2006. They now live in American University Park with their four children and dog. Kate loves seeing the world and tries to travel somewhere new each year. She counts eating as her favorite hobby and enjoys trying new restaurants and cooking for friends. Kate loves to read and wishes she had more free time to do so.

-Best of Washingtonian - 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021

-Greater DC Diaper Bank - Ambassador
-Janney Elementary PTA - Winter Market Co-Chair
-St. Columba's Mother's Group - Programming Co-Chair

Kate Foster-Bankey’s Listings

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Listed By CompassPending

$1,050,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,098
Acres
0.05
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Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$925,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,579
Acres
0.05
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Listed By Compass

$280,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
588