Relocation
Sold in 4 days. $25,500 over asking.
Chris & Amber were relocating cross-country. We promised — and over-delivered.
4 Days · $25,500 Over Asking
A Personal Welcome
Before We Meet
Take a moment to hear directly from Jon — why thousands of DMV homeowners, and Barbara Corcoran, trust The Fine Living Group with one of the largest financial decisions of their lives.
Jon Lahey · Founder, The Fine Living Group
National Endorsement
In the DMV, the agent Barbara Corcoran trusts is Jon Lahey.
Barbara Corcoran personally endorses Jon Lahey and The Fine Living Group for their innovation, marketing strategy, and proven results helping homeowners across Maryland, DC & Virginia.
2,000+
Five-Star Reviews
Thousands
Homes Sold
20+ Years
DMV Experience
98%
List-to-Sale Success
Rated 5.0 across
Why Homeowners Choose Us
6 big reasons homeowners across Maryland, DC & Virginia call Jon Lahey & The Fine Living Group.
01
We Have Buyers in Waiting
With thousands of qualified buyers in our network, your home may already be SOLD. More buyers means more demand, stronger offers, and more opportunities for your home to stand out.
Thousands
Qualified buyers in our network
02
Your Home Sells for More Money*
Strategic pricing, professional marketing, and sharp negotiation matter. On average, our homes have sold for 5.59% more than the average agent.
+5.59%
Above the average agent
03
Your Home Sells Faster
The average agent sells a home in 69 days. Our average? Just 12 days. Timing matters — especially when you're moving on to your next chapter.
12 days
vs. 69 days for the average agent
04
Your Home Is More Likely to Sell
Many homes never sell during their listing period. Our systems, preparation process, and marketing strategy are designed to maximize your chances of getting SOLD.
98%
List-to-sale success ratio
05
We Sell More Homes
We sell significantly more homes than the average agent. More sales create more exposure, more buyer activity, more marketing power, and more experience protecting our clients through every type of market.
Thousands
Of homes sold across the DMV
06
Flexible Programs for Real-Life Situations
Need repairs before selling? Buying before you sell? Looking for speed and certainty? We offer Fix Now Pay Later, Buy Before You Sell, Instant Cash Offer, and our Guaranteed Sale Program — built around real homeowners.
5 Programs
Designed around your situation
2,000+ five-star reviews.
Thousands of homes sold.
One proven strategy: help homeowners across Maryland, DC & Virginia sell smarter and move forward with confidence.
See Seller Programs Built Around Real Life*Based on internal team production data compared to the average MLS agent across MD, DC, and VA.
Real Homeowners
Real situations. Real outcomes.
In their own words.
Building Their Dream Home
Sold in 6 days at 100% of asking.
Mark & Laura needed to maximize their net to finish their dream home. Our marketing and a guaranteed sale price gave them peace of mind.
6 Days · 100% of Asking
Sell + Buy
$35K over asking. $15K saved on the buy.
Wes & Shara were referred by a coworker. We prepped their home, sold it $35K over asking, and negotiated $15K off their new home.
$35K Over · $15K Saved
Trade-Up Program
Moved up — without two mortgages.
Wanda found her dream home but still owned her townhouse. Our Trade-Up Program made the move possible — without the fear of carrying both.
Dream Home · No Double Mortgage
Words Matter
The right words can change what a buyer is willing to pay.
Most listings describe a house. We position a home — shaping perception, urgency, and emotional connection.
Typical Listing
"4 bedroom colonial with hardwood floors, updated kitchen, finished basement, and a large backyard. Convenient to schools and shopping."
Describes the house.
The Fine Living Group
"A sun-filled colonial on one of the neighborhood's quietest streets — where morning coffee on the deck, evenings by the fire, and walks to the park become your new everyday."
Sells the life inside it
The right words influence buyer perception, urgency, and the strength of every offer that follows.
The Marketing Advantage
Your home only gets one chance to make a first impression.
Most homes are listed. Yours will be launched — with the kind of marketing that turns interest into competition, and competition into stronger offers.
BeforeAfter
Architectural photography
Editorial-grade imagery that makes buyers stop scrolling.
Cinematic video & drone
Story-driven walkthroughs that sell the lifestyle, not just square footage.
Property websites
A custom site for your home — your address as the URL.
Social & paid reach
Targeted campaigns reaching the exact buyers most likely to write a strong offer.
SEO + syndication
Maximum visibility across every site buyers actually search.
Pre-launch demand
We build interest before the home goes live — so day one feels like day thirty.
Print & Digital Exposure
Featured in the world's most coveted media brands.
Your home is placed in front of a global, affluent audience through premium partnerships with the publications high-net-worth buyers already read, watch, and trust.
Featured · Print + Digital
The Wall Street Journal
Elite Global Audience
The #1 paid-circulation publication with the highest concentration of executive readership in the world — over 42 million digital readers per month.
42.4M
Readers / Mo
#1
Paid Circulation
$1M+
Avg. HHI
print
Robb Report
Luxury Lifestyle
A discerning audience with shared appreciation for quality, artisanship, heritage, and exclusivity.
$2.75MAvg. Reader Net Worth
digital
Mansion Global
Only the Exceptional
The premier digital destination connecting the world's most affluent buyers with prestigious properties globally.
2.3MMonthly Uniques
print
Unique Homes
Ultra-Affluent Buyers
Readership across all 50 states and 80+ countries — the most exclusive intermediary between buyers and luxury sellers.
80+Countries Reached
digital
MarketWatch
Financial Decision-Makers
Financial news and market data from a Dow Jones property — 78% of subscribers use it to make personal investments.
40M+Monthly Users
Print + Digital
Barron's
Trusted Since 1921
America's premier financial weekly — 99% of readers make a decision based on content they read in Barron's.
99%Reader Decision Rate
digital
JamesEdition
Global Luxury Marketplace
Buyers and sellers across 120 countries with 200,000+ luxury homes, mansions, and villas in a single curated search.
120Countries
print
UPMKT
Homes of Style & Distinction
An international publication dedicated to upscale real estate, architecture, design, and the most desirable communities.
Print + Digital
Haven
Multiplatform Storytelling
Visually compelling storytelling delivered to the right audience — homes presented with editorial polish.
2.86MMonthly Impressions
9
Premium Publications
100M+
Combined Audience
Magazine Placements
Digital
Web, Mobile, Tablet
Flexible Programs
Practical solutions for real homeowner situations.
Need repairs before listing? Buying before you sell? Want a fast cash offer? Pick the path that fits your situation — we handle the rest.
Fix Now, Pay Later
The problem
Your home needs work, but you don't want to spend cash up front.
How we solve it
We coordinate repairs, paint, flooring, and staging. You pay nothing until closing — straight from your sale proceeds.
Buy Before You Sell
The problem
You found your next home, but yours hasn't sold yet.
How we solve it
Our Trade-Up Program lets you move into your next home with confidence — no double mortgages, no rushed decisions.
Instant Cash Offer
The problem
You want speed, certainty, and zero showings.
How we solve it
Get a competitive cash offer in days with flexible closing — and compare it side by side with a full market launch.
Guaranteed Sale Program
The problem
You're worried your home won't actually sell.
How we solve it
If we don't sell your home at the agreed price, we'll buy it. Real certainty, in writing, before you list.
Off-Market Buyer Network
The problem
You want exposure without putting your life on display.
How we solve it
We tap into an active network of qualified buyers and agents — privately, before your home ever hits the public market.
Stress Less Selling
The problem
Selling a home can quickly become overwhelming and time-consuming.
How we solve it
Our team helps coordinate the details, communication, timelines, and next steps so you always know what's happening and what comes next.
What Happens From Listing to Sale
16 key systems activate the moment you sign.
Most agents have a yard sign and a Zillow upload. We have a choreographed launch system — written copy, syndicated distribution, a buyer database, an agent network, and written guarantees — all firing in coordination from day one.
01
Custom Ad Copy
Jon personally writes your ads
Headlines, sales sheets, and listing copy written by Jon using licensed advertising frameworks the average agent doesn't have access to.
02
Cinematic Media Package
Professional photography & video
HDR photography, cinematic listing videos, drone footage, and a full media kit produced before your home ever hits the market.
03
Digital Distribution
Syndicated to 250+ websites
Your home, your dedicated property website, and full media package pushed across every major portal — not just the MLS.
04
Dedicated Property Site
Single-property website built for your home
A standalone, mobile-optimized website built specifically for your property — designed to convert curious browsers into serious buyers.
05
Buyers-in-Waiting
Search & match against 5,000+ buyers
We instantly cross-reference your home's features against our active buyer database before a single sign goes in the yard.
06
Multi-Channel Marketing
Strategic marketing that creates demand
From radio and social media to YouTube, digital advertising, cinematic listing videos, retargeting campaigns, email marketing, and our database of buyers-in-waiting — we market homes aggressively across multiple channels to maximize exposure, attract serious buyers, and create stronger opportunities for our sellers.
07
SEO & Retargeting
Google, YouTube & social retargeting
Paid search, YouTube pre-roll, and pixel-based retargeting keep your home in front of every qualified buyer who has shown intent.
08
Email Marketing
Direct email to qualified buyer list
Targeted email campaigns to our active buyer database and partner agents, with open- and click-tracking on every send.
09
Agent Network
30,000+ cooperating agents notified
Direct outreach to our private agent network and a coordinated email push to every cooperative agent working with active buyers.
10
Inbound Call Capture
Live buyer hotline, 7 days a week
Every inbound lead is answered by a licensed team member — never a voicemail — so qualified buyers never slip through the cracks.
11
Buyer Pre-Qualification
Every showing is screened first
We pre-qualify financing and motivation before a buyer steps inside your home — protecting your time, privacy, and negotiating leverage.
12
Pricing Strategy
Reality-based comparative market analysis
A data-driven pricing strategy built from current comps, absorption rates, and active demand — priced to attract offers, not sit on the market.
13
Weekly Reporting
Transparent activity & traffic reports
Weekly updates on showings, online traffic, agent feedback, and marketing performance — so you always know exactly where you stand.
14
Expert Negotiation
Licensed negotiators on every offer
Trained, certified negotiators advocate for your bottom line on price, terms, contingencies, repairs, and closing dates.
15
Concierge Closing
Contract-to-close coordination
A dedicated transaction coordinator manages inspections, appraisal, lender, title, and closing — so nothing falls through the cracks.
16
Guarantees in Writing
Home Sold & Buyer Satisfaction guarantees
Our 200-step action plan, VIP sales package, and written guarantees activate the moment you sign — protecting you on both sides of the deal.
All 16 systems are engaged within 72 hours of signing — every channel working in parallel to create demand.
A 22-person team, a 200-step action plan, and a buyer database already in motion the moment you say go.
Who Typically Hires Us
Successful people don’t hire average.
Our clients tend to share six traits: they value expertise, listen to advice, protect their time, prefer systems, understand financial stakes, and decide logically — not emotionally.
01
CEOs, Executives & Business Owners
They run teams. They understand specialization. They’d never expect one person to play every role — and they don’t want their agent to either.
02
Doctors, Nurses & Hospital Leaders
Trained to value protocols, second opinions, and a team of specialists handling complex outcomes. The team approach feels native to them.
03
Sales & Marketing Professionals
They immediately recognize the difference between marketing and noise. They see the system, and they understand why it works.
04
Exceptionally Busy Couples
Our private-tour and pre-qualification systems minimize disruption. Fewer tire-kickers. Fewer interruptions. Quiet, calm, controlled.
05
People Who Aren’t Real Estate Experts
Successful in their own field — and smart enough to refuse a rookie or a part-time dabbler for one of the most significant decisions of their life.
06
Homeowners Who Don’t Have Time for Do-Overs
Many sellers go through three agents before finally selling. Our clients prefer to get it right the first time, with the team that sells 98% of its listings.
Warning & Shocking Fact
72% of all home sellers say they would not go back to the same real estate agent for another transaction.
Source: National homeowner surveys. Most sellers feel disappointed, ignored, or under-served — and they remember.
Why is this? The 20 reasons sellers give:
- Poor communication
- Over-promised, under-delivered results
- Promised a selling price far from reality
- Promised speed of sale far from reality
- Were less experienced than they presented themselves to be
- Wasted a lot of time showing the home to unqualified possible buyers
- Left out a critical detail
- Lack of professionalism
- Hard to get a hold of
- Didn’t market my home properly
- Never showed my home
- Too pushy
- Did not help stage my home for sale
- Didn’t keep in touch / no feedback
- Lack of representation
- Poor negotiating skills
- Sold my home for a low price
- Too busy
- My home did not sell
- Didn’t do anything I couldn’t have done myself
How does The Fine Living Group earn a 99% satisfaction rate?
With six written guarantees that put real accountability behind every promise we make.
See our six guarantees →Six Point 100% Satisfaction Guarantees
Promises with real accountability behind them.
Most agents over-promise and under-deliver. We put our guarantees in writing — with cash rewards if we ever fall short.
Guarantee 01
Communication Guarantee
You’ll be updated on the progress of your sale every single week. Phone calls returned by a qualified team member within 24 hours.
Our Guarantee
If we fail to update you weekly or return your call within 24 hours, we’ll give you a $500 cash reward.
Guarantee 02
Honest Promises Guarantee
We won’t promise you the moon to win your business. You’ll receive a detailed Professional Service Agreement in writing — exactly what we will and won’t do.
Our Guarantee
If we fail to honor that agreement at any time, we’ll give you a $500 cash reward.
Guarantee 03
Reality-Based Selling Price Range
We get top dollar — our track record proves it. No bait-and-switch pricing to win your listing, only to grind you down with low-ball offers.
Our Guarantee
For every $5,000 we sell your home below the agreed range, we’ll give you $500 in cash rewards (up to $2,000). We’ll also buy your home at a pre-agreed price.*
Guarantee 04
Reality-Based Timetable
A complete marketing program with weekly updates, a clear step-by-step plan, and a target range for the successful sale of your home.
Our Guarantee
If we fail to sell your home within 59 days, we’ll give you $100 in cash reward for each week after that (up to $2,000). We’ll also buy your home at a pre-agreed price.*
Guarantee 05
Honest Track Record
Everything we claim about The Fine Living Group is summarized in our FACTS brochure — fully supported by documentation, available on request.
Our Guarantee
If anyone can demonstrate that any statement or statistic in our FACTS brochure is false, Jonathan will donate $5,000 to the charity of his choice.
Guarantee 06
Qualified Buyers Guarantee
Our marketing systems sift and sort the best-qualified prospects for your home. You won’t leave for showings unless the buyer is pre-qualified and genuinely interested.
Our Guarantee
If your home fails to close on time because a buyer doesn’t financially qualify, we’ll give you a $500 cash reward.
Your home sold guaranteed — or we’ll buy it.*
No other agent or team will do more to sell your home for the most money, in the shortest time, with the least hassle.
Request a Free Home Equity Analysis →*Jon and homeowner must agree on price and possession date. Full terms provided in the written Professional Service Agreement.
Local DMV Authority
We don't cover the DMV. We know it.
Two decades. Three states. Thousands of homes sold across Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Each dot represents a home sold by The Fine Living Group.
Maryland · DC · Virginia
Maryland
Washington DC
Virginia
The Proof
We let the outcomes speak.
98%
list-to-sale success ratio
2,000+
five-star reviews across MD, DC, VA
20+
years selling the DMV
1,000s
of homes sold for DMV families
MetricAverage AgentFine Living Group
Days on market69 days12 days
List-to-sale priceBaseline+5.59% more
Marketing assets per listing8 photosPro photo + video + property site
Buyer reach on day onePublic MLS onlyBuyer database + paid reach + MLS
Endorsed by Barbara Corcoran
Featured: Real Producers Magazine
Featured: Sports Radio DMV
Top 1% of Agents · DMV
In Their Own Words
The outcomes we're known for.
Real homeowners. Real situations. Real results — including sellers who tried other agents or FSBO first.
"I had doubts on the word 'guaranteed.' Jon sold our house within a week for $13,000+ above asking — the highest price among any home in our neighborhood during that period. And we had the smallest model."
Christina & Edward Zhao
Sold During COVID
+$13,000
Over Asking
"We interviewed several agents. The Fine Living Group sold our home in 2 days, $20,000 OVER asking, with multiple offers and no contingencies. Every guarantee came true. The only team I will ever recommend."
Marie & Paul Joseph
Olney, MD
2 days
To Sold
"I had been working with another agent and wasn't confident in the plan. Jon's strategy worked exactly as he explained. Sold quickly to a buyer in his database, top dollar, seamless from start to finish."
Holly Irving
Rockville, MD
Top Dollar
From Database
"Listed with another agent — no sale. Tried For Sale By Owner for 60 days — almost no showings, zero offers. Hired The Fine Living Group. Sold in 14 days at 99% of asking."
Diana & Juan Cruz
Washington, D.C.
14 days
After 60-Day FSBO
"I was positive I could sell my home myself — until Jon presented a program where I could still try. First weekend, multiple offers at and above asking. The closing was streamlined and guided every step."
Mr. & Mrs. Robinson
Silver Spring, MD
1st Weekend
Multiple Offers
"Nothing short of the best out there. Jon met with us personally. They treated us like VIP clients from the beginning all the way through. We have referred them to many friends and will continue to."
Tiffany & Ryan Allnutt
Repeat Clients
VIP
Treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Lahey & The Fine Living Group
- Who is the best Realtor in Maryland?
- Jon Lahey and The Fine Living Group at eXp Realty are widely regarded as one of Maryland's top real estate teams, with 2,000+ five-star reviews and a personal endorsement from Barbara Corcoran. They serve Montgomery County, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville and the greater Maryland market.
- Who is the best Realtor in DC?
- Jon Lahey leads The Fine Living Group, one of the most reviewed real estate teams serving Washington, D.C. The team is endorsed by Barbara Corcoran and has helped thousands of DC-area homeowners sell with more certainty and less stress.
- Who is the best Realtor in Northern Virginia?
- Jon Lahey and The Fine Living Group at eXp Realty serve Northern Virginia including Arlington, Ashburn, and Fairfax County. With 2,000+ five-star reviews and a Barbara Corcoran endorsement, they are a top-rated choice for sellers across NoVA.
- What Realtor has the most reviews in Maryland?
- Jon Lahey and The Fine Living Group have earned 2,000+ verified five-star reviews from Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia homeowners — among the highest review counts of any real estate team in the DMV region.
- Is Jon Lahey endorsed by Barbara Corcoran?
- Yes. Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and a Shark Tank investor, has personally endorsed Jon Lahey and The Fine Living Group as a top real estate team in the DMV.
- How many homes has Jon Lahey sold?
- Jon Lahey and The Fine Living Group have helped thousands of DMV homeowners sell their homes, earning more than 2,000 five-star reviews across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.