Testimonials
"We have used Mason as buyers and sellers. With her patience and great understanding of our needs, she worked very hard to find the right fit. As an Alexandria native, she has a broad network of local connections which allows her to have a good gauge on possible upcoming opportunities. Her reputation in the industry and in the community gives the other party confidence in the transaction. With frequent check-ins during the closing process, Mason makes sure that we stayed on track with all the tasks and made the process appear seamless. On the selling side, Mason provided insight on how relatively small changes would make our house market ready. Through various advertising channels she brought all potential buyers to our house and helped ensure that we got a great price for our house with favorable conditions. She would frequently check-in with the other agent which reassured us that things were progressing as expected. We highly recommend Mason to all our family and friends."
- Anna & Bob M."My wife and I have known Mason for eleven years, having worked with her as both buyers and sellers. When we decided, relatively late in 2012, to move to Northern Virginia, we were introduced to Mason by acquaintances who knew her well. She capably guided our search in a year-end market with limited inventory and was very attentive to our interests and needs. For example, she studied the dwelling that we were preparing to leave, in light of its perceived advantages and disadvantages to us. We have owned a number of houses in a number of locales, but that was a first in our experience. Mason is open-minded and resists the temptation to pressure her clients.
Several years later, we were in a position to “move up” and looked at a couple of other properties with Mason. We didn’t end up buying either. In the first instance, we didn’t get the property because we got distracted by some family matters. In the second, we made an offer that we then reluctantly withdrew due to issues that surfaced during the inspection. Mason was not judgmental in either case and provided useful opinions when we decided to upgrade the home she had originally helped us to buy in a neighborhood that we had come to love.
Most recently, Mason helped us to sell our home in Virginia when we decided to move closer to children, grandchildren and other relatives. Our search began as the pandemic was exploding. Although the market had turned strongly in favor of sellers, it was correspondingly difficult for buyers and we lost many a bidding war. Mason was patient throughout. Eventually we landed a very desirable (for us) property, and we were ready to sell our property in VA. Mason studied comparable properties carefully and fretted about what she thought we should ask. We went with her suggestions and, in the end, she had hit the nail on the head. We received four timely offers, two with escalation clauses. Taken together, the offers indicated that the Fair Market Value of our property was pretty much Mason’s proposed asking price. She conducted the negotiation professionally and fairly – this was very important to us given some of our recent experiences as prospective buyers. We finally settled for about 2.5% over asking, met the buyers at a cordial closing and introduced them after the closing to the home that they were taking over. It was a satisfying experience.
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"Mason is the best real estate agent we have worked with in our 11 purchase/sale transactions because of the trust, transparency and teamwork she brings to every client. She helped us buy our home in Old Town during a very competitive ‘seller’s market’ and it was her intimate knowledge of the market that enabled us to put forward the winning bid. We trust her implicitly, so when it came time to sell our home there was only one agent we trusted to list, market and sell our home - Mason.
Her approach to guiding us when we sold our home was so transparent that we felt fully prepared and knowledgeable about the entire process - from preparing the home for sale, to knowing how to price the home, to reviewing contracts. Her transparency put our minds at ease with what is usually a very stressful time.
Mason is a “local” real estate agent who has lived her entire life in the area and has curated a team of handymen, repairmen, flooring specialists and home staging experts who are second to none. Throughout our 8 years of owning our home in Old Town, she was always available to help us find the right person or company to maintain our home so when it came time to put it on the market, we could do so with confidence.
We wholeheartedly recommend Mason for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Virginia. Not only did we find the best real estate agent in Old Town, we also found a lifelong friend."
"Please comment on the level of service you received from your agent & McEnearney, survey questions 3,4 & 5-#3 It was outstanding. Mason is very engaged with communicating everything with us from the very beginning, through all the steps and finally closing the deal. We were VERY happy with her. #4 It was fantastic. Mason did a walk-through with us to determine what we should do to prep our home to show it as best it could, then set us up with a wonderful stager who helped with outstanding photos, and then helped us through the closing and all the details that had to be managed at that time. She was wonderful and she IS wonderful. #5 Even though this is a seller’s market, we were very nervous about getting the best possible deal for our home. Mason helped us manage that stress, and then her efforts paid off in a great way for us. There is nothing more I could ask pf her or her team."
- Maria & Dean"Mason was kind, knowledgeable and very helpful"
- Mark"It was a pleasure working with Mason Bavin throughout my home-buying process. I was a first-time homebuyer, and Mason was extremely helpful in guiding me through the process from start to finish. She found a number of houses that met my criteria in terms of budget, neighborhood and other features, and was very communicative in providing regular updates throughout the house search, offer and closing process. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in Northern Virginia."
- Sarah"Mason Montague Bavin was an exceptional agent. She gave me advice as to what was needed to ‘spruce up’ my condo prior to selling. She also suggested staging my condo, which was very well worth the cost and I believe helped in getting it sold so quickly. And maybe most importantly, she talked me through a plan to offer my condo at a competitive price since other condos in the community had just recently sold, were up for sale and were coming up in the near future. I am most thankful to Mason."
- Christina"For both buying and selling, Mason was a strategic, experienced partner who navigated the complex dynamics of old town real estate with us. With her guidance on how we shaped our offer, we beat out an all cash offer, while staying within our budget and preferred terms. As sellers, her input on staging and timing got us offers within 48 hours, and we closed less than 20 days after listing. Mason invested time into all the calls, appointments and document review on our behalf, which was so helpful for our young family. We couldn’t have bought or sold our homes last year if it wasn’t for Mason. We’ll always be grateful to her!"
- Caryn & Andrew"Mason is amazing. Her level of expertise in her field is very high. She is very organized and patiently answered all of our questions. She was always available and responsive to my calls and texts. Without a double, we sold our property as quickly as we did because of Mason’s guidance throughout the process. Mason made the process go as well as it possibly could have and we are thankful to have had her as our seller’s agent."
- Cindy"Mason is the best real estate agent we have worked with in our 11 purchase/sale transactions because of the trust, transparency and teamwork she brings to every client. She helped us buy our home in Old Town during a very competitive ‘seller’s market’ and it was her intimate knowledge of the market that enabled us to put forward the winning bid. We trust her implicitly, so when it came time to sell our home there was only one agent we trusted to list, market and sell our home"
- Mason"Mason was an excellent agent to work with. She was thorough, efficient and guided us through the whole process. She was always available when we had questions and made the selling process painless!"
- Whitney"Mason Bavin was invaluable, in guiding us through the purchase of an estate sale. Mason was available 24/7, and facilitated our compliant offer by supporting us in lining up resources to be able to make a "no-contingency offer", with the least risk to us as Buyers. Mason demonstrated outstanding communication skills, and was always positive throughout the unique and difficult process of an estate sale. Mason was outstanding in guiding us through the very unique process, unlike any of the previous five home purchases that I have been involved in during the over the past few years. Thanks again Mason."
- Ed Koch"When we decided to put our Burke, Virginia, home on the market we were very concerned about the process, since we hadn't been involved in selling a house for more than 20 years. And knew that a lot had changed. So we were worried about what it would take to get it ready to sell; how to price it right to maximize our return; and then ultimately what legal steps would be required to complete the sale. Mason made this all extremely easy!
Immediately we could tell she'd done her homework. Mason had an excellent understanding of the Burke real estate market, and was very pro-active in leading us through everything each step of the way. Right off the bat she gave us great advice about staging our house, which involved recommending how to store some of our household belongings and reposition others to open the place up and maximize our home's visual appeal.
Mason's use of professionally shot still photos and video made it really easy for prospective buyers to take a virtual tour the property. And the effectiveness of that online selling tool provided had a steady stream of prospects coming through to see the place. It was her expertise that made it possible for us to achieve a selling price that ended up being 9% above of the listed price!
In addition to being a thorough professional, Mason has a warm personality and all times put our needs and concerns above all else. We can't recommend her enough for anyone who may be thinking of selling a home in the Northern Virginia area."
- Betsy & Jim"We had the great pleasure of working with Mason for our rental listing. She was a comforting guide and presence in the midst of our preparations to move abroad.
Mason has a sharp eye for photos and helped make welcomed aesthetic recommendations. Finally, she was always available and a reliable communicator despite a multiple time zone difference."
- Rosemary & EdThis is our third time using Mason's skills to help us with our home transition. As first time sellers, Mason was patient with us with our questions, thorough, and informative. We felt like our sale was in perfect hands with Mason and she sold our house in a weekend for over asking! Best decision we made was choosing Mason to help us with that process and would recommend her to anyone!"
- Tim & Cara Thrun"We lived in our home on Russell Road for nearly 40 years. We raised our two daughters and four grandchildren, celebrated holidays, family dinners and much much more in our home. When we decided to downsize and move, we knew we needed a realtor who appreciated a 100-year-old house, with significant renovations and wonderful memories that we held dear. Our search ended when we met Mason Bavin, an agent with McEneaney.
Mason is a proud long-time Alexandria resident who knows and appreciates the value of older homes and the uniqueness of Alexandria neighborhoods. She appreciated the work and the love we had put into the house. She immediately understood and addressed the emotional connection to the house that we had made our home.
Mason’s friendly, personal transparent style made the process flow effortlessly. Her knowledge of the preparation and staging of the house, as well as the listing and showing process was thorough. No question or concern was too small. Mason is detail-oriented, which instills confidence. She managed the process with us, not just for us. We had open and frank discussions about all topics, with special focus as we determined the listing price. Her expertise and experience showed through as we proceeded.
The COVID-19 crisis exploded just as we signed our agreement to work with Mason. This was a unique, new and very unexpected challenge that complicated the context for the sale. But with Mason we forged ahead maintaining flexibility as we discussed and then proceeded to market our home utilizing a full range of technology and written approaches. Creative adaptability characterizes Mason’s approach to this serious challenge, not to mention matching face masks with her fashions. Mason, always improving her skills, utilized new tools and strategies to accommodate for the COVID-19 restrictions. The comprehensive approach proved successful in a short time. Our home sold to our satisfaction.
With deep appreciation for the service Mason provided us, we highly recommend you strongly consider Mason Bavin as your realtor. We look forward to our continued friendship we forged with Mason through this process, a testament to her approach and genuine openness."
- Bernie & Nancy"Mason, thank you for all of your help in finding us our ’forvever’ home! You really made the process quite seamless and always had smile! And thank you for your patience! "
- Taylor & Matthew"Mason & Pat, Thank you for the way you took us in and so effortlessly helped us find such a fantastic house. We really feel like we have found our home. We are incredibly impressed!"
- Ivy & Anthony"Dear Pat and Mason: Please accept my sincerest gratitude and praise for your tireless efforts. Without your market expertise and professionalism, my Dad's house would probably still be "for sale" instead of sold and settled. Additionally, your oversight and attention to detail with needed repair/reno work proved invaluable to me since I live a couple of hours away. Having bought and sold several homes over the years, I can really appreciate the talent and diligence you both bring to the table. This transaction was by far the smoothest and most trouble-free sale that I have ever experienced. Thank you for your keen assessment of the current housing situation in Alexandria. Your personal touch, professional demeanor, and teamwork fostered a "win/win" environment throughout the entire process. Every home buyer and seller should get to enjoy your very professional services! I wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone wanting to buy or sell real estate in Alexandria. You will both certainly continue to flourish and have much future success!"
- Phil"I want to thank you so very much for all of your hard work in getting my condo sold in just1 week! From the advice you gave me on the preparation for saleof my unit to the contract negotiation and closing, you were always readily available to me and answered all of my questions. I will recommend you to anybody that I know searching for realtors. I cannot thank you enough for making the entire process go smoothly! You both make a great team! Thank you! Christina Sadorf I so appreciate you both!"
- Christina"They genuinely care about meeting the needs of their clients and are extremely bright and responsive. We owe them a debt of gratitude for closing our complicated deal. They are first class individuals - who sincerely care about their realtor craft."
- Kristie & Ted"Pat Day & Mason Bavin are great! They always go the extra mile in marketing and get their home listings sold quickly. We had an excellent experience with them in selling our home in Alexandria, VA., this past spring. Not only do they have many years of successful experience in representing clients and in home buying and selling, they also make very constructive and gentle suggestions for simple changes in decorating that will make your home much more appealing to buyers. They are professional, reliable, friendly and comforting. Pat has helped us buy and sell homes around Alexandria for the past 20 years and Mason is an Alexandria native and experienced agent. They will tell you the hard facts but they are always positive in their motivation!"
- Eve & Ron"Working with Mason and Pat was truly a pleasure! They opened our minds to new possibilities and we've found our perfect dream house-and we weren't even looking! We couldn't be happier with our decision and look back on the experience with great fondness."
- Ines & Mike"I really enjoyed working with you. Your involvement with the process is, in my opinion, perfect. I wish all of my agents treated the process the way you do. Please think of me again when you need a good, friendly banker. Cheers."
- Alec, Lender"Recently, we found out we were moving to the northern Virginia area for the third time and knew from past experience we wanted to live in Old Town Alexandria. After asking friends for recommendations on a Realtor, we were introduced to the wonderful Mason Bavin. We were stationed overseas at the time and were able to work with her long distance and she was prepared to show us properties as soon as we arrived. Mason assessed our needs and adapted her search of homes for us, showing all that was available for purchase or rent, asking and answering many, many questions. When our job situation changed and it was necessary for us to rent, nothing in Mason's level of service changed. We still received her undivided attention, professional courtesy, and full support in finding a rental home. We had to leave the area for a short time and she followed up with us daily, finding the perfect rental through her vast network of contacts, in the exact location we wanted, handling the process over the phone, Internet and through the mail. We were able to move into our Old Town home and settle in with full faith and confidence that it was the right decision because Mason took the time to get to know us and our desires for what we needed in our home. A few weeks ago we had family who were house hunting in Maryland and having a difficult time. When they asked how to find a trustworthy Realtor, we thought of Mason. One phone call to her and in no time at all, we had the name of a wonderful Realtor who was licensed in Maryland and who turned out to be of great help. Again, Mason was there when we needed her, even when it would be of no financial gain to her. Mason Bavin is that special person you can develop a relationship with and she will go above and beyond to help her clients, no matter the situation."
- Ross & Deidre"My husband and I were looking to move to Old Town Alexandria, but were not very unfamiliar with the area. Lucky for us, Mason Bavin at McEnearney Associates became our real estate agent. Mason not only educated us on Old Town, but found us a fabulous property. Mason is the consummate professional, very knowledgeable, patient, friendly, accommodating, and honest. Working with Mason was an extremely positive experience, and a buyer/renter will be very fortunate to have the opportunity to be represented by Mason."
- Christine"I was Mason's first client and, from the start, was impressed with her people skills and organization. She knows the trends and demographics of our area. She will go the extra mile for you and be there from the start to the end. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others (and have!)."
- Charlie"Mason's professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and warm, personable manner make doing business with her a pleasure."
- Charlie"Mason Bavin is our agent -- she's very sweet, easy to work with, and she's a third (or more?) generation Old Towner and knows everyone and everything in Alexandria. She's very organized, does everything in a timely fashion, scans and emails documents to you immediately after they're finalized, and works her schedule to accommodate yours. I would recommend her highly."
- Elise"Mason did a great job selling our house in a tough "buyer's market." In our sale, "crunch time" occurred after the contract was signed, and before closing. Mason pulled out all the stops, at just the right time to make sure our deal stayed on track to a timely close, on terms that everyone could live with. In our case, ironing out post ratification wrinkles required good judgment and timely access to a wide variety resources and experience only available at a large and seasoned firm like McEnearney. In the end, everything was pulled together like clockwork, and we were convinced that we had chosen the right listing agent."
- Latane"I had wonderful experience working with Mason. She was knowledgeable and patient answering all my questions about relocating to the Fairfax area. Mason always went the extra mile to help me find the right house and location for my family."
- Jeff"Mason knows the local market well and goes beyond the call of duty in helping to find or sell a home. Our experience was met beyond expectation even in these uncertain times. Mason makes you feel as if you are her only client and makes the transactions easy and understandable." If you are thinking Real Estate think Mason.....your only choice for bringing together exceptional properties for exceptional people."
- Edwin N. Vinson"We cannot recommend Mason more highly. Her professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail were impeccable. She worked with us diligently, and thoroughly to make sure that we felt comfortable with each step of the process from listing, staging, showing and then through the contract negotiations. We couldn't be happier with the result as we had a fantastic contract within 3 days of listing in a tough real estate market!"
- Ed & Tricia Karppi"Mason Bavin drives results! What we anticipated to be a three-plus month process to find the perfect house, ended up being just six weeks! We're now settled and loving our home in a terrific neighborhood and community where we never imagined possible. Mason was incredibly responsive. From the first e-mail right through the closing, Mason listened and paid attention to our needs and desires, then responded with excellent coaching as we visited listed homes. She did such a great job preparing us for house-hunting and purchasing that we found our home in just one weekend. Mason also has a good real estate network of colleagues and service providers who met and exceeded our expectations as they effortlessly guided us through lending, the offer, a title, the closing, and services set-up for our move-in. We hope it is obvious that we highly recommend Mason Bavin for your real estate needs and investment. She is top-notch!"
- M & D Lohmeyer"We could not be more pleased with the kind, thoughtful and expertly professional manner of both buying and selling a home with Mason. She is an absolute gem!"
- John & Claire"We looked at both rental and purchase options with Mason. She was very professional and prepared to help us search for both property types. Her knowledge of the area is amazing and made our search easier. She also gave us several recommendations for a mortgage lender which was a big help. We definitely recommend Mason!"
- Linda & Bruce"Mason was incredibly helpful to us. We were completely new to the area and she helped to orient us and to identify a good location for our needs. She was sensitive to what we liked and to our concerns and was very patient. We couldn't recommend her more highly!"
- Rebecca & Richard"Mason was wonderful. She was very patient and forever optimistic. She made a first-time buying experience go smoothly. She was always reliable and very responsive to e-mails, phone calls, etc. We worked with several realtors in the past and said to ourselves that we are going to McEnearney Associates next! They did not disappoint and we will work with McEnearney Associates and Mason again when we sell, if we ever do. We will recommend both McEnearney Associates and Mason to all of our friends."
- Robert & Anna"Mason exceeded our expectations in terms of time spent to look at homes. She had a good sense of what we were looking for after a couple of home visits. Following her advice helped us find and purchase a home within 30 days- can't beat that service!"
- Maria & Dean"Mason, We cannot thank you enough for all of your help with both house hunting and house-selling earlier this year. Your patience and guidance was a great comfort to us as we navigated the various challenges of the real estate process. It was great to know that you were always there to look out for us every step of the way and ready to do what was needed to get our house sold and us into our new dream home. We appreciate all of your help, patience and guidance. We are so thrilled with our new house, and we appreciate everything you did to help make that a reality for us!"
- Ryan & Whitney"Both Mason and Pat gave me some excellent advice to market my home and were both wonderful with all aspects of communication."
- Joan"Mason continuously considered my "wants" in a home until I found something in my price range that I liked. She had my needs and more importantly my interests in mind. She made buying a home in Virginia easy by explaining all of the new areas of Virginia law without reservation."
- William"We felt we were in great hands with Mason. She provided great advice as we sold our house and bought a new one. Most importantly, we always felt that she was always there for us and looking out for our best interests. We highly recommend her!"
- Tom & Kris Schulz"Mason was fantastic! Through Mason, I believe we got the most out of our property!"
- Chet"Mason is the consummate professional, and what discerning buyers should expect from their realtor. She listens well, recommends according to buyer preferences; takes feedback gracefully; and, her follow-through is thorough, accurate and on-time. Even after the closing, Mason went out of her way to connect us with area suppliers, and make us feel welcome here in her home town of Alexandria. Overall, we had a great experience with McEnearney, and Mason Bavin in particular. Thank you!"
- Susan & Chris"If you are looking for an amazing real estate agent in Alexandria VA, then look no further! Mason is exceptionally professional and was always there to take my calls, which were many and answered all my concerns with a calmness and professionalism that was second to none. Mason has immense integrity that was obvious from our first meeting and from that first day to our closing 30 days later I am honored to now call Mason a close family friend. Trustworthy, professional, & efficient are clearly part of Masons DNA. Thank you Mason for everything. You make this business look effortless, which as we all know is not! You are the best!"
- Niamh"Mason helped me find the perfect place for my parents when I was looking to move them from their big home to an condo that would meet their needs and be easier for them manage and still live independently. Mason took great care in thinking about the needs of the whole family, my parents and myself. She was able to focus our efforts to efficiently find the best location. She handled the whole process with grace and professionalism. We highly recommend Mason. She has wonderful knowledge of the area."
- Q Byrnes"I have known and worked with Mason Bavin for over ten years and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a trusted advisor and advocate. I've gotten to see first hand her real estate expertise. Over the course of our years working together, Mason first helped me to buy my townhouse and later helped me set it up as a rental, and then finally helped me to sell it. Having seen all phases of the process while owning this home, I am thrilled to have chosen to work with Mason Bavin and to know that she really does "go the extra mile" for her clients."
- Anonymous"Mason Bavin and Pat Day expertly handled the recent sale of my Alexandria townhome, and I was very happy to have had their experience and support to deftly guide me from pre-listing to post-sale. They knew the local market and were spot-on with their recommendations, from establishing the asking price through negotiating the final contract. I also appreciated their recommendations for options and tradespeople who would ensure the house was market ready. Selling one's home can be an emotionally difficult process, and this McEnearney team worked hard to keep the stress levels low by keeping the lines of communication open-- sympathetically listening to my concerns, explaining what I didn't understand and offering options for ways to proceed. As I had already purchased my next home, they understood I wanted to move quickly with the sale. Only 1 month from listing to recordation of sale; I call that success! If you're looking for real estate agents to represent YOU, I highly recommend the dynamic duo, Pat and Mason."
- Anonymous