Alan Mertz

Alan was so helpful in purchasing my first home! He really took into account my budget and what I was looking for and actually was helpful in finding something for me that wildly exceeded my expectations. I had expected the worst when entering the property market and by working with Alan (an expert on literally any real estate on the Hill) and JNG I am now the proud owner of a condo far earlier than I ever could have expected. I also cannot say enough about the transaction coordinator, Jen. I had no idea what I was doing and she was able to very clearly explain in "plain language" exactly what was needed for me. She is an asset to the brokerage. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a new home.

Working with Alan, Angela, and the team from Joel Nelson Group to buy our first home was a great experience. Alan was so great about answering our many questions, responsive to our asks, and had a network that set us apart from other buyers. Despite a crazy competitive market, we won the first house that we bid on -- completely due to Alan's advice and connections!

Alan was absolutely fantastic. My husband and I had been looking for a new home for over a year with a different agent with no luck. Alan really provided us with better resources and strategies to be competitive with the market. The first home that we put an offer on with Alan, we GOT! We are so excited and would HIGHLY recommend the entire group to anyone!!!

The entire staff are incredible and very supportive. They really do go the extra mile to ensure you are taken care of. We could not be happier with our home and would recommend them to anyone considering buying a home!

We are new to Washington DC, and Alan Mertz was a lifesaver for us to help us navigate the tricky world of renovated DC townhouses. We'd heard so many nightmare tales of bad renovations, but Alan gave us the lay of the land and helped us scope out the houses done by companies he trusts. He was patient with our very specific requirements, and ultimately helped us buy a house that met all our criteria for size, location, and brand-new renovation. Thanks, Alan and the Joel Nelson team!

Alan is absolutely wonderful. He guided us through every step of the process of finding our first home. He offered thoughtful advice, was honest with his opinions, thorough in his research, and a pleasure to spend time with. He never made us feel pressured. We trust him absolutely. Our closing ran into more than a few bumps in the road (none of them his fault) and Alan went above and beyond to make the closing happen on time. We are very grateful to him for getting us our home, and I recommend him as an agent without reservation.

From start to finish, we felt like our Buyer Agent Alan Mertz had our best interests at heart, 100% of the time. Alan listened to our wants and needs in a new home and understood us as a couple. During our settlement process, there were a few items that we requested to be fixed as determined by our home inspection and Alan leapt into action… ensuring that the work be completed correctly, timely, and by licensed contractors. This helped give us the peace of mind that we were purchasing a house free of any unforeseen problems. Rest assured, if you use Alan as your agent in the DC area, you are working with one of the best persons for the job.

Alan is one of the sharpest, most charismatic real estate professionals I have known. He is enthusiastic, honest and dependable. You can't go wrong with Alan!

Alan knows his market, provides extensive knowledge and detail on "what is hot" and what makes a project sell quickly and at full market value. He represents both sellers and buyers fairly and with integrity, working tirelessly to achieve their specific goals. We had great success with the projects Alan represented us on.

I found Alan Mertz to be a capable and trustworthy real estate professional. His personality and demeanor engendered my wife and me with a degree of comfort which is difficult to find in someone these days. Alan's knowledge of the market place is unquestionable and I would recommend him to anyone seeking out property or real estate advice

We worked with Alan on the purchase of our DC home. Circumstances outside of Alan's control (inventory, competition, etc.) made for a challenging process, but Alan maintained good spirits throughout the process. We also appreciated his thorough expertise of the market, renovation issues and the home buying process. I would definitely recommend Alan to other individuals seeking a consummate professional to guide them through the home buying process.

Alan was wonderful to work with, and gave us great advice at each step in our home search. He was one of the brightest, kindest, and most responsive agents I have encountered. I recommend him to anyone looking for a home in DC!