Kevin Friend attended Georgetown University where he was a walk-on for the Division 1 Men's Basketball team. He received his MBA from the Smith School at University of Maryland. Realizing real estate was his true calling, Kevin left the management consulting world to combine his data-based decision making with his passion for helping people achieve their goals. With prior experience in managing complex transactions, negotiations and change, Kevin is able to identify with clients on a personal level, and ensure that their goals are his top-priority. Kevin is interested in developing long-term client relationships, not simply transaction-based interactions. Known for his integrity, creativity, and diligence, Kevin is trusted to deliver unmatched client service. Clients marvel at his ability to negotiate flawlessly on their behalf. His community efforts revolve around youth sports and child-focused charities. He currently resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland. “I've lived in the DC Metro area for the past 20 years and I understand how the local landscape has changed. I focus on uncovering value for my clients, whether they live locally or abroad. I would be honored to represent your interests.”
Maya Youssef is motivated and determined to help you find your new home and start this next chapter of your life. Maya is a Washington native, born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. Her strong and deep ties to the community and more than “googleable” knowledge of the metro area have allowed her to develop a profound understanding of its ever-changing real estate market. Although new to Compass, Maya is no stranger to the DC real estate market, having years of experience as a real estate advisor under her belt. Her unwavering positivity, entrepreneurial experience, negotiation skills, and “get it done” attitude have extensively contributed to the success she’s achieved in her real estate career thus far. Maya’s most valuable assets are her natural affinity for people, authenticity, and tenacious work ethic. They are largely responsible for her excellent client rapport and the genuine long-lasting relationships she’s cultivated with all of her present and past clients. After studying Psychology at the University of Maryland, Maya immediately got her real estate license and began learning the intricacies of the real estate industry. Since then, she’s developed her own unique approach to the real estate business that is heavily influenced by her educational background, life experiences, and passion for sports and competition. Most importantly, the knowledge and habits she adopted as a psychology student have been particularly useful when assisting her clients. Specifically, her detail-oriented personality and analysis skills have made her extremely perceptive and an incredibly active listener, allowing her to understand her clients on a deeper level and match them with the exact home they’ve been envisioning. Maya’s greatest driving force is the pure joy and fulfillment that comes with getting to know her clients and guiding them to their dream homes. While each of her clients have different needs and visions, she makes it her top priority to work diligently, exceed their expectations, and make the home buying process as stress-free and enjoyable as it's meant to be.
Ashley is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and comes from an extensive project management background where she was heavily involved in her family-owned construction company. There, she developed hands on construction experience with both private and publicly funded residential and commercial projects. Prior to developing a career in real estate, Ashley became an international flight attendant for American Airlines where she enriched her passion for people by traveling the world. There she developed excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a true talent for multi-tasking in high level, high stress environments. After leaving the airline industry in 2015, Ashley began her career in real estate in the Washington D.C. Metro area as a Development Associate for an award-winning Architect and Developer. There, she specialized in all facets of real estate development with a concentration in new construction condominium projects. Ashley quickly excelled transiting into a Marketing and Development Manager where she directed all facets of the sales and marketing sector. Over the past 8 years Ashley has worked with several notable development and equity groups as a trusted consultant and advisor. She has since completed over $90 million in combined development projects, development marketing, and sales; and is responsible for one of the largest growths in a single development area in Northeastern Washington, D.C. She is currently passionate about the Washington D.C. housing market - specializing in sales, creative development, and advisory with both new construction and renovation projects. I’m very excited to be joining the Friend Group.
My name is Arianna Nazari and I’m originally from San Francisco, California. I came to DC before the pandemic and got into professional organizing and staging. Prior to that, I ran my own online drop shipping store, selling fast fashion and marketing over multiple social platforms. Because of my history in sales, eye for detail, and appreciation of architecture and design, I’m very excited to be joining the Friend Group.
Ciara is a Social Media and General Marketing Manager -- Overseeing all outgoing assets for The Friend Group. Specializing in creative services personalized to each clients needs, she is the perfect fit to make sure all of our clients properties are advertised the best way possible. When she's not doing that, she's performing around the country as a touring Pop/Country Artist. See www.CiaraRae.com for more information.
With prior experience in managing complex transactions, negotiations and change, Kevin is able to identify with clients on a personal level, and ensure that their goals are his top-priority. Kevin is interested in developing long-term client relationships, not simply transaction-based interactions.
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