"I plan to pass on Irene Morales Ward's name on to everyone I know. She is the best. Look no further! Without a doubt you will find it to be a positive home buying experience!"

- T. Schick

"Buying a home is not only scary but can be overwhelming...especially when it is your first home. When I decided I wanted to buy a place on my own, I really wanted to work with someone that I could trust and that I felt would look out for my best interest, not just for a pretty commission. My sister had worked with Irene before and had been so impressed that she recommended her.

From the moment that I spoke with Irene, I knew she was the one for me. She was intelligent and kind, knew her stuff, but wasn't condescending and she was really ready to help... even though for my first home, it was only a condo. We began to look and she was extremely patient and took the time to walk through the buying process with me, truly wanting to make sure that my needs were met and my concerns were eased. Additionally, she was diligent in her looking. I never had to worry about finding places to look at because she was always on the ball with options. She made the whole home buying experience one that was pleasant when it easily could have been frightening.

When I got married and we decided to buy our second home, there was no question that Irene would be our real estate agent again. Bottom line is, she is an honest person, a good person and a hard working person who really cares about what her clients want and will not think twice about going the extra mile to get it. Who wouldn't want that?"

- K.D. Suddeth

“You took care of us from cradle-to-grave. You began working with us in Italy through constant email contact and lined up a multitude of homes for us to tour as soon as we arrived back in the States. You guided us through every step of the process from contract negotiations to final walk-through and closing. Your knowledge of the local area and housing market is impressive.  We were all over the map in trying to decide where to buy a house and you steered us in the right direction.   We got the house and land that we were looking for and we love the area!  You went above and beyond our expectations.  We couldn't have done it without you! Thanks so much for your help!”

- V & J Krieger, USAF

"First, I would like to say, I really admire you as a woman and as a salesperson. Over the years I have had many dealings with Realtors and you are by far the friendliest and most honest Realtor I have ever met. Usually, I do not encounter someone that truly cares and really works for his or her money. Personally, I was dealing with a difficult situation, as you know and under extreme pressure to find a place. Instead, you found my home. In fact, this was the first that I was to be on my own with my very on home. You can not imagine how happy you made me the day you told me it was mine.

I am truly pleased with my home and admit this move has made me even more independent and stronger as a person. Anytime I hear that someone is looking for a realtor, I always mention my experience and gladly give your name. If someone is looking for a GREAT REALTOR that is friendly, honest and listens, I will always recommend that they call you."

- S. Pelleschi

“Being in the military and moving to a new and unfamiliar area on short notice, my wife and I were very apprehensive about one of life’s biggest decisions—the purchase of a home. Irene put our minds at ease and made the entire experience very enjoyable. She showed us houses that fit our needs and budget and didn’t waste our time. She took the time to explain everything to us, which was very important to us as first time homebuyers. Irene never steered us wrong and to this day we couldn’t be happier with our home."

- Cpt R N Bakazan, USAF

“What my husband and I liked about Irene was her knowledge of the area and the market. She was very familiar with all the neighborhoods in which we were interested. She also knew what the competitive asking prices for homes were and which ones were overpriced. We also liked her attention to what we were looking for in a home. She figured out what we wanted and would visit potential homes to let us know whether it was worth our time to view or not.

We were very happy with Irene as our realtor and would recommend her to anyone looking for homes in the Prince William, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and King George area."

- E & B Bilko

Well, I really don’t know where to start. My fiancé and I were in the market for a house. We wanted to find something in the county, not too expensive and in a good/decent area. We had no idea where to begin. I guess God listened to our prayers and sent Irene to help us. Irene made the process look and feel so easy that we could not believe it. We told her what we wanted in reference to location, price, and size. She worked day and night looking for the place we wanted. She sent us listings everyday - at least twice at day - with houses that had just been put on the market. She handled everything with professionalism, courtesy, and always had a positive attitude. She made us feel special. Irene made our dream come true.

- L & S Pena

A Seller's Appreciation

Irene worked with us to sell a piece of property during the winter, not traditionally the best time to sell a home. Yet she made it come together and work beautifully and it happened in rapid time. I am grateful for her kindness, her work ethic, her attention to detail and incredible professionalism. I hope to recommend her to friends needing a realtor and in the future will work with her again. She sets the bar on customer service and results. It has been a privilege establishing a working relationship with Irene.

- R. Phelps

Irene used her vast knowledge of the area and current market to get the best price for our home. With her resourcefulness, the home sold in less than a month in a market where homes were remaining listed for easily two months. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to jump into the market.

- J & K Randall

We used Irene to buy our home and the experience was first rate all the way. A few years later when we had to sell our home, I wasn't worried knowing I had Irene on my side. She handled all aspects of the selling process in a professional, timely, and effective way. The virtual tour and marketing plan she implemented were outstanding and made the difference in making a quick sale.

Irene made us feel like we were her only clients, and she was always there for us. Having Irene on our side alleviated so much of the worry and the stress that comes along with selling your home. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home - it will be the smartest decision you'll make.


- Capt R N Bakazan, USAF

As first time home buyers, we needed quite a bit of guidance throughout the intimidating process. Irene was there for us every step of the way, providing unbiased and extremely comprehensive insight on every issue we could think of (and them some!). Though we knew she had many other clients simultaneously, she always made us feel like like we were a top priority, taking the time to walk us through everything and putting off other appointments to help us when the need arose. She gave us just the right advice in every situation and made one of the most intimidating life events seem like a breeze. We will most definitely recommend Irene to anyone we know looking for a house in the area. We can't speak highly enough of her, and we are very grateful for all of her help!


- C. Michaels and S. Cottle

"Bill and I are FINALLY celebrating the sale of our house. Although we were hoping for this outcome, we were also preparing for the worst, so when this REALLY happened it came as a big relief, as you can imagine...And thank you very very much for helping us get to this point and for all the hard work you've put in. I think your innovative and attractive marketing of our house was no small part of the reason why we attracted prospective buyers..."


- C. Pak

"Irene Morales Ward is truly a home-seeker's gem!! When Kenny and I first began looking for our second home, we really didn't know what style house we preferred. Irene listened so intently and paid so much attention that within the time it took to send us a few listings via email and see four or five homes, she knew exactly what it was we were looking for; even before we knew. After seeing several more homes and not finding one we were in love with, Irene discovered a small, new neighborhood with just a couple of lots left to build on. There was one left with a floor plan that had every single detail we had hoped for in our next home. It was not even listed for sale yet! It felt like forever before the house was built and we moved in, but it is everything we wanted, and on top of that we gained a great new friend! We absolutely recommend Irene to everyone we know looking to buy or sell a home."


- K & J Randall

Dear Mr. Alexandra (RE/MAX Absolute Broker/Owner),

I am writing to you regarding the exceptional services of one of your agents, Irene Morales Ward.

Earlier this summer, my company offered me a position in the Falls Church, Virginia area, and my wife and I agreed to the transfer. As an Atlanta native and a New Jersey transplant living in Georgia, we were, naturally, very nervous about even attempting a home search in Northern Virginia!

We began the process by searching for listings online and one home in particular caught our eye. When we contacted the listing agent, Irene, we received an immediate response from her with details about the home along with questions about our search. Emails began to fly back and forth, and soon enough I realized that I couldn’t type as fast as I could talk! After the introductory conversation with Irene, I hung up the phone and realized at once that my wife and I had really taken a step in the right direction. Irene’s kind manner and openness put us at ease right away and her willingness to accommodate us in our long distance search pointed to her compliant nature.

After only one whirlwind weekend and sixty two houses in the Fredericksburg area, we were exhausted and our heads were spinning, but Irene managed to keep us on the right path. Her tireless enthusiasm in helping us with our search was really what kept us going and thanks to her accommodating personality, we left Virginia that weekend with a possible new home in mind.

We are in the bidding process and we could not be happier with our choice, but more importantly, we feel that it was our choice of agent that brought us to our happy final decision. Irene guided us through the buying process with endless patience and understanding and with the knowledge that comes along with someone who really believes in her own motto: Honesty, Integrity and Unsurpassed Customer Service. That is, without question, the service that Irene provided us with during our home search.

I can only hope that all of your agents are as skilled and compassionate as Irene. She carries herself with great aplomb and I am exceedingly grateful that we will have her as a community resource and neighbor. Irene will be highly recommended by us to our new friends and neighbors, as she embodies what I believe a true real estate agent should be: knowledgeable, patient, understanding, indulging, accepting, and truly a wonderful individual.


- T & O Hooper

I would recommend Irene to any family member or friend. She was the most helpful Realtor I have ever dealt with; and she was so knowledgable and friendly. She is also extremely professional, while still being approachable and warm. Ultimately our purchase did not work out because of an employment change. Irene was very understanding and I will use her again when we are looking for a home in the D.C. area.

- Brent and Jennie Taylor

You've been working like a trouper on this deal, and Janice and I really appreciate it. We both agree that you're the first RE agent we've ever worked with who seemed like she actually deserved the fees she would be getting and had our best interest at heart....We will definitely recommend you to anyone who asks, and If we decide to look for a home in the future, we'll look you up....

- Col K & Mrs. J. Blakely

Many, many thanks for all your hard work to get us in a HOUSE! We are sooo happy here even with the clutter & dust from 3 year old boxes! Thank you for always keeping on your toes to ensure we were treated fairly, got a good deal, etc. We really appreciated the gifts as well - the kids LOVED their toys - helped since most of theirs are on a boat in the Pacific!

Keep in touch!

- M & A Kaminski, USMC

We got to know Irene when we sold our house in Fredericksburg in 2005. We then moved to Okinawa, Japan for three years. When the time and the orders came to relocate back to the Quantico area, Irene was the FIRST person we called (except for our mothers, of COURSE!)

We were anxious to see what was available in our price range and how much the Stafford area had changed in the three years we were overseas. Within hours of our first email (even with the 13 hour time difference) Irene had a profile ready for us to fill out with our wants, needs, and desires so she could best match us with a home. Again, within a few days, we had listing after listing after listing at which to look. She was very HONEST with us on good deals, bad deals, reputable builders, risky neighborhoods, etc.

We were also so impressed with her knowledge on home mortgage loans and how the changing economy and our personal finances would all factor into our future home ownership. We returned to the states in June of 2008 and Irene set aside an entire week for us, to basically be at our beck and call. She took us to every house we wanted to see and then some, making special arrangements to get us into new construction as well.

When we finally decided on a home to purchase, she came through for us, making sure we were getting the "best" deal possible. We were dealing with a "newer" realtor on the seller's end and Irene was very careful to make sure we had our home inspection done correctly and that ALL the contingencies were met on time and per contract. Going the extra mile is a cliche but EXACTLY how I would describe Irene. We recommend her to all our military friends moving in and out of the area. Overall, her honesty and integrity are beyond reproach. Thank you very much.

- Mike & Alyssa Kaminski, USMC

Hi Irene,

Everything is going great! We are almost finished moving in, most of our stuff is still in boxes but we got all the rooms we need done. The movers broke some stuff, but that's normal. My mom is still with us, helping us out with the kids until October. My new job is great, I can't complain. But thank you very much for helping us out in this very confusing process, you were very great and helpful.


- Brandon & Veronica Haas, USMC & PWCPD

We were hugely impressed with, and highly satisfied by, Irene Morales Ward's diligence, experience, professionalism and insight in house-hunting on our behalf. Our association with her began on the Internet, months before we were able to come to the US from South Africa. Irene made a point of carefully evaluating our requirements and selecting properties she felt we might like to see, and sending online links to us by email. When we finally did reach the States, she spent hours taking us to properties and advising us on the advantages or disadvantages of the various prospects. And when {we} did decide to make an offer, she helped guide us through the legal and financial minefields. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to prospective home-buyers in the suburbs and counties of the Washington DC area.

- Signed, Peter Honey and Mallory Saleson


- Peter Honey & Mallory Saleson

Irene,

You are perfectly right in the aspect of choosing a property from short-time and long-time benefits. You are really a good realtor, if every realtor advised the bigger-house buyers this way we would not have been in this housing mess. Thank you again for your useful suggestions.

Best Regards,
Sat

--- On Sun, 1/11/09, Irene Morales Ward
From: Irene Morales Ward
Subject: Re: Update
To: Sat Vanumu
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009, 7:56 PM

In response to your initial email, I always caution my clients regarding size. It is most evident when the market is healthy and properties sell more quickly but a smaller property in a neighborhood of larger homes does significantly better in the long run with regard to rates of appreciation. When you factor in value per square foot, the value is always higher per square foot in the smaller properties in a community where there are large, impressive homes.

My suggestion would be to find a home somewhere in the “middle” of the range of homes in whatever communities you consider. While prices are relative now, a smaller home will:

1. see a much better rate of return on your investment when the market improves – and it WILL improve:
2. save you considerably on renovations/repairs/improvements
3. save you time/expense on insurance, maintenance, heating and cooling costs
4. save you time, money, and energy cleaning and maintaining the property.

I think your boys are VERY wise to consider the size/cost factors involved. It may not take long for the home to become an overwhelming responsibility and as your Realtor, I would have to advise you to consider that very, very carefully.



- Sat Vanumu

As first time home buyers, we needed quite a bit of guidance throughout the intimidating process. Irene was there for us every step of the way, providing unbiased and extremely comprehensive insight on every issue we could think of (and them some!). Though we knew she had many other clients simultaneously, she always made us feel like like we were a top priority, taking the time to walk us through everything and putting off other appointments to help us when the need arose. She gave us just the right advice in every situation and made one of the most intimidating life events seem like a breeze. We will most definitely recommend Irene to anyone we know looking for a house in the area. We can't speak highly enough of her, and we are very grateful for all of her help!

- Colleen & Stephen Cottle

Thanks so much Irene! I appreciate you staying in touch so often with updates.

- S. Jones

“Irene’s clients should know that they could not be in better hands in their search for their dream home in the Northern Virginia and the Maryland area. We worked with Irene for over a year in search of our final dream home and she delivered. Our standards were high and requirements were very exacting. Irene went above and beyond all expectations in providing us properties to view that always met our very specific criteria. Irene is always in constant contact with the client and continually searching and inquiring on potential properties even before they become available on the open market. Communicating with every possible source to find you your dream home, Irene always provided the extra services and effort that made a HUGE difference to us as buyers. Irene provided us with all of her expertise and personal knowledge of the area. She provided us detailed material for our review on the listings and all comparable properties in the area. She set up all appraisals, inspections and other required items for a seamless closing and was always working for us 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There is only one other SUPER WOMAN I know that is comparable to Irene and her name is Betty and she is my wife. We can assure you that you will be in safe hands with Irene Morales Ward as your Realtor(R) and she will always have your best interest as her primary requirement.”

Bob & Betty Cook
President & CEO
Flight Pro Consulting Services


- Bob & Betty Cook

Irene assisted us through the sale of two homes, the purchase of two more, and the rental of one in Prince William, the City of Alexandria, and the City of Falls Church. Each move was driven by career developments or family changes, and each move occurred during different phases of the ever-changing Washington, D.C. area market. Irene’s counsel was critical as to timing, price, and location – demonstrating her knowledge, preparedness, and understanding of what Rose and I each needed for such important decisions.

While my career takes me back and forth from the Washington, D.C. area, we continue to seek Irene’s counsel and services. She is a consummate professional, excellent communicator, and a friend. She always follows through. This testimonial is the first we’ve ever written. With a testimonial, we stake our reputation, and we don’t hesitate to do that for Irene. She is terrific.


- Tom Schultz & Rose Ciccarelli

Irene was an outstanding real estate agent for us. We listed our house at the beginning of the downturn of the housing market. She went out of her way to hire a professional stager as well as price our house right for the market. Any time we had questions, Irene was quick to answer. This responsiveness coupled with her personality and knowledge of the real estate market is a winning combination. We have been extremely satisfied with Irene and would gladly utilize her as either a buyers agent or a sellers agent. I highly recommend Irene to anyone , especially military, police and emergency medical technicians and their families.

- Dan & Lisa Morio

Irene was an amazing help to us when we were shopping for our first home a year ago. She set up viewings of houses that were in our price range, and adherent to our very specific geographical specifications in Northern Virginia. We truly appreciated her ability to help us look at the overall situation of living in the houses she showed us, as well as her knowledge of appliances, fixtures, and attributes of the individual houses, which illustrated clearly what would be required of us, not just as buyers, but as home owners. Thank you, Irene

- Paul Anderson

Irene is an agent that always gives her customers' needs the top priority. She is always committed to find the right place for you no matter how many hours she needs to spend on it. I feel really thankful for how she managed my home purchase

- Jose Nocedal

Irene is a consummate professional. Her knowledge and experience with Northern Virginia and in our case Southern Maryland helped us find our perfect house. Conducting a bulk of the research of available homes she went beyond what most would consider a reasonable effort to provide a plethora of choices to view. Selflessly giving her personal time Irene provides the transportation to, and expert advice while viewing open homes. Personable and witty, she is a pleasure to spend the day with while searching for that perfect home. Irene is present for all aspects of the home buying experience. From viewing possible homes on-line to home and septic tank inspections she is “Joanie-on-the-spot,” ensuring her client’s needs are met and inspectors performed their responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner. Irene Morales Ward has my highest possible recommendation for anyone who might be in the market to sell or buy a home.

- Butch Ordona

Irene is a detailed oriented real estate agent who listens to her clients needs and wants. She is diligent in helping them find their dream home and does not pressure them into any decisions. She is patient and willing to stick it out till the job is done.

- Debra Adams-Fish

Irene helped us with the purchase of a single family house in Manassas. Trust is the most important aspect for us when selecting an agent. When that comes with someone as experienced, knowlegable and friendly as Irene, it makes the whole process rewarding.

Not only was she fantastic in assisting with the above transaction, she has worked with our son on the purchase and sale of a townhome. Irene understands what will sell a house and makes sure the owner takes the necessary steps to maximize the profit without doing unnecessary things.

- Ken & Lynne Stott

Irene was very helpful and answered all of our questions. She was there for us through every step and told us exactly what needed to be done. This was especially helpful since it was our first house. She did everything she could to make sure the the terms of the settlement met our needs.

- Megan & Eric Eny

Irene was so amazing! My wife was pregnant during our new home search and Irene was so helpful and flexible. We purchased a home in Dominon Valley and could not have dont it without Irene's help and guidance. We absolutely loved Irene....IRENE, THANK YOU!

- Matt & DeeDee Rogers

Irene completely understood what I was looking for in my property search, sometimes better than I did!

In addition to the amazing care she took to understand what criteria were important to me, she took even more care in explaining the home buying process to me.

As a first time homebuyer on a very tight schedule (one month from notification to close!!), she went above and beyond what any other realtor would provide. Since we were on such a tight schedule, she even attended a Church near where I was living to make sure we could still get to all the houses before sundown and so that I could see al the property details.

The late night calls and home showings, early morning calls and viewing, my panicky questions about buying a house, getting a loan, all of my inexperience with the process- all were met with calm, clear answers, options for me to choose from, and the ability to make the best decision for myself based on the thorough level of information provided.

My offer was not accepted on the first house I bid on , based on the sellers preferring to accept offers chronologically that were similar in amount of $ offered. However, even the listing agent for the property commented on how strong of an offer we made. Everything in the offer was a recommendation from Irene!

As it turned out, Irene was able to find an almost exact match to the first property right down the street- the differences were only that the second property was a lower asking price and in a much better location!

I would strongly recommend Irene to anyone looking to buy/sell a property (even if you have been through the process before) as her level of responsiveness, knowledge, professionalism and committment to quality and satisfaction is unmatched.

- Kristin Ward

Irene was fantastic in helping us simultaneously sell our old house and buy a new one - during the height of the housing crisis. She was exceptionally responsive, patient, and provided excellent advice and service during an extremely stressful time. We would use her services again in a heartbeat if we were to have to sell or buy again.

- Kevin & Jen Mathis

Couldn't ask for a better agent. Very knowledgeable and has your best interest in mind.

- Renee & Tony Whited

If you are looking for someone who is willing to tell you the truth, both good and bad, and understands that the home buying process takes time to make the right decision for a family, then Irene Morales Ward is the Realtor with whom you want to do business. My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better guide during the home buying experience.

- Alan & Sally Hern

We have worked with Irene for the sale of our house in Fredericksburg, VA and the purchase of our current home in Stafford. She has restored all faith I had lost in Realtor's from previous experiences. I recommend her without hesitation due to her integrity and no nonsense attitude. Without a doubt the best Realtor I've ever dealt with.

- Mike & Alyssa Kaminski

Irene has helped us numerous times over the past couple of years. I have never had a better experience and have used other agents (in other states). I feel as though Irene always has our best interest at heart and will do whatever it takes to look out for us. I honestly cannot say enough great things about her!

- Susan Cline