Testimonials 

 "She knows the needs of military personnel and can relate to them."

- Col Richard & Clair F.

- Sue & Ben

"Let me take a few moments to write some words of praise about the service we got from Becky Berning during our recent search for a condo in the Springfield, VA area.

My husband and I were in the market for a condo or townhome to be used by my husband during the week to alleviate his 91 mile one-way commute.  Our search was complicated by the fact that we live an hour and a half away, both work full time and have 6 children at home to care for.  Becky was a no pressure Realtor who simply listened to what we told her we needed and went about finding it for us.  She showed us several properties when it was convenient for us.  If it were not for Becky we would not have been able to get the wonderful condo we eventually purchased.  Becky saw the perfect condo for us come on the market and immediately notified us, and got us in to see it right away.    She helped us to formulate a strong offer, which was a good thing because we were competing with two other bidders.

During our search Becky was always courteous, professional and very responsive to phone calls and e-mails.  What could have been a really difficult situation for us was made so much easier with Becky’s help.  I would HIGHLY recommend Becky to anyone looking for a home.  Her expertise and knowledge of the area were invaluable to us. 

- Sincerely, Sandy Porter"

 "A willingness to go out of her way to select the right house for us."

 -Col Robert & Joanne R.

"Thanks again for fighting for us regarding everything we got, you made first time buying so smooth and not at all intimidating, which was a HUGE help!  Anyone we talk to about buying will definitely get your contact info from us!"

- Vanessa S.

"Dear Becky,

My wife and I were elated with the professional services you provided us during the recent sale of our home.  You were excellent from the first time I contacted you on the phone; you were energetic, responsive, and prompt.  As a result of your diligent efforts, we had the offer we wanted within two days of our home being on the market and the entire process was completed within thirty days. 

The process was seamless and less daunting than expected and that was due to your excellent attitude, communication and sales expertise.  Great job!  Long and Foster is very fortunate to have you as an agent."

- Donald and Willa T.

"You aren't the first Realtor we've used, but you are the first to receive a thank you.  Guess that about sums up how we feel."

- Roger and Marlis D.

"We are quite pleased with the level of service we received from Becky when we were looking for a house last year.  She took the time to take us all over the area even when she had other personal commitments in an effort to get us in a home that fit all of our needs.  And we are completely happy with what we ended up in, the house and surrounding community are perfect for us and we would totally recommend Becky Berning and Long & Foster to anyone moving into the area."

-Chris F.

"Becky worked with us - she did not work us."

- David & Rhonda E.

"Dear Sir,

I want you to know how much I appreciated Becky Berning as the agent from Long and Foster to sell my house.  From our first meeting to plan the strategy to sell my house until the closing she was a consummate professional with good ideas and an ever ready presence to get things done.  Her knowledge of contractors to do the necessary improvements and maintenance tasks saved me money and provided timely and excellent service.  She was always there to provide entrance of the contractors to the house if I was unavailable.

I would highly recommend Becky Berning to be the agent for selling my neighbors' houses or the houses of my children who live in the area.  I am convinced that she would provide excellent professional, knowledgeable and personable service."

- Walter P.

 "We were pleased with the way she represented our interests."

- LTC Steven & Kema S.

"Becky Berning, of Long & Foster Realtors, was a great help to me when purchasing a home this past summer.  Even though I was out of the country for most of the process, she was able to find me the perfect house, refer me to a wonderful Mortgage company and loan officer, and explained the entire process in terms I was able to understand.  She was very reachable via phone and email for any questions I had, and was always friendly and cheery.  She was very adept at negotiating the terms of the contract, and also knowledgeable about what we should be expecting from the Sellers. 

I am also very happy with the insurance quote I received from Long and Foster Services, and the friendly attitude of everyone I encountered while completing the transaction. 

I highly recommend Becky Berning to anyone considering buying, or selling, a home, or to anyone who needs Real Estate wisdom for any reason!"

-Tom S.

 "Becky, you are such a rare find!"

- Jeff & Lauri S.

"We trusted [Becky's] expert advice and were very pleased with her market analysis, pricing and her excellent service during the entire process.  We live out of town and Becky took care of all the details to ensure a smooth closing.  We felt very comfortable and confident in Becky's handling of our sale.

We know that Becky has built her reputation upon being such a dedicated and hard working real estate professional with seemingly endless energy (always willing to field our questions even late at night).  She certainly represents your agency well and we commend you for having such fine personnel on your staff.  We would not hesitate recommending her to our family or friends in the future. 

Please pass on our sincere thanks for a job well done!"

- Mike and Susan A.

"Becky went out of her way to make our home-buying experience a pleasurable one."

- Mr. & Mrs. Gene L.

"We just want to "Thank You" so much for all of your help and support in finding us this house, running is around looking at other houses, setting up our appts., home inspections, mortgage lady and all the other stuff we didn't know we needed.  We would not have had such a wonderful house buying experience if we didn't have you."

-Valerie G.

 "Thank you for being Becky "the Best!" Berning.  You are the negotiating queen!"

- Todd & Angie B.

"We want to express our appreciation to Long & Foster for the outstanding support provided by Ms. Becky Berning during the recent sale of our home in Springfield.  We immediately recognized and relied upon Becky's superb knowledge of the real estate market and the process of selling a home.  She impressed us with her sincere concern for our transition requirements during the move.

Becky consistently demonstrated an ideal mix of professional and personal attributes to gain and maintain our confidence and respect.  She was always responsive with a cheerful, positive attitude.  Becky's gentle guidance during the contractual and closing phases of the home sale was invaluable.  We sensed that she was protecting our interests throughout every step. 

Long & Foster is extremely fortunate to have Becky Berning as one of its Realtors."

- John & Diane S.

"...Fair and knowledgeable, deserves commendation."

- Mr. Dionisio D.

"We are very grateful for Becky's help both in finding a home and in making the transition to this area.  The please we are finding in our new home is testimony to Becky's energy and insight in helping us find just the right place to fit our needs and our budget."

-Joan B.

 "Our home buying experience was a pleasant one thanks to Becky.  Becky "the Bomb" Berning - you go girl!"

- Braden & Beth D.

"We want to thank you so very much for the outstanding services you performed in listing and selling our townhouse.  We had been watching your performance for several years, and knew that when we decided to sell our townhouse you would likely be our choice of Real Estate Agent.  We were not wrong in any way.  Being out of state landlords for many years, we knew that there would be things needed to make the house present well and you stepped right in with ideas and recommendations, and you stood behind them in coordinating them with reasonable prices in mind.

Although there always seem to be many loose ends you handled them quickly and efficiently and put them all together to meet all requirements, and happily satisfy all constituents....When an offer came in, you followed every detail and ensured that there were no slip-ups on our part.  The negotiations and follow-up were precise and fair right through the settlement. 

Needless to say, we were greatly impressed with your efforts and would recommend you to whomever may want to buy or sell a house.  Our house attracted a buyer and sold in record time.  Congratulations on a very successful sale.  We thoroughly appreciate it."

- Don and Nancy S.

 "She had a keen eye for catering to our needs."

- Steven & Diane W.

"Becky made a complicated and exhausting process as easy as possible and ultimately successful.  We are very pleased with our house and we appreciate all of Becky's efforts in helping us make the right choice.  She cares about us not only as a client, but also as a family, and that makes her very special among her contemporaries. 

Becky Berning epitomizes all the fine qualities of a real estate salesperson.  She was tireless and relentless in her efforts to help us find the right house for our family, while displaying the warmth and understanding that made the entire process a pleasant experience.  We will seek her advice and assistance again in the future, and we will continue to recommend her to others without reservation. 

Long & Foster is fortunate to have such an outstanding employee as Becky Berning."

- John J.

 "We acted quickly and got the perfect house for the perfect price.  Becky was an amazing help throughout the entire process."

- Justin and Sharon O.

"We originally listed our home with a real estate team who had the house on the market for six months.  During that time they did not show the house, did not sell it and they initiated minimal communications with us. 

We then selected Becky Berning as our real estate agent, and are happy to provide an unqualified recommendation for her work on our behalf.  She was professional, paid close attention to detail, was readily available, and provided regular updates to us. 

We would not hesitate to use her again to either buy or sell a home."

- Neal & Molly J.

 "She displayed an interest in meeting our requirements for the home we were looking for."

- Jim S.

"We would just like to take this opportunity to advise you of the excellent personal and professional assistance rendered by Ms. Becky Berning to us.  Becky was extremely helpful to us in our desire to find a home in the Northern Virginia area. 

Her knowledge and her resourcefulness in gathering information and data enabled us to look at properties on a more selective basis.  However, when we finally came down to a decision on a home, it was Becky who helped make the deal by suggesting owner financing.  Obviously, Becky is a very capable agent. 

Her performance for us only demonstrated the uniqueness and professionalism she has brought to Long & Foster."

- Thomas B.

 "The help and assistance Becky Berning provided in locating and negotiating the purchase and closing on our house purchase was simply superb."

- Patrick & Mary Grace B.

"Thank you for the great service during our recent home sale.  Although the current housing market is terrible, you were able to generate a lot of potential buyers to look at our house.  We were amazed when you brought us an offer within three weeks from the start of the listing in this market.

Your realistic pricing analysis and hard-hitting, inexpensive ideas to improve the features of our house made a big difference.  We also appreciate the wise counsel and friendship you provided during the entire transaction."

- Clyde and Diana E.

 "She did her homework and was very diligent."

- Richard & Vicky T. 

"We are very happy with the assistance and advice we received from Becky.  It is refreshing to deal with such a dedicated and honest person.  We both deal with many people daily and feel that Becky is that truly rare and competent person that one hopes to meet in any business or professional context.  We will (and have) recommended her and Long and Foster to our colleagues. 

We commend her talents and dedication and hope to deal with her and your company in the future."

-Mark & Judy H.

 "We really appreciated Becky's honesty, drive for our happiness and dedication to help us no matter what her schedule looked like."

- Brad & Jill M.

"We are writing to express our appreciation for the excellent job you did in selling our house....In spite of this difficult environment, you found several interested buyers for our property and the total time from listing the property to settlement was less than four months. 

We also appreciate the fact that you kept us fully informed at all times with respect to the advertising of our house and the reactions of potential buyers.  Our phone calls were always returned promptly and your experience and persistence was very valuable during negotiations for the sales contract and settlement.

Finally, your expertise helped us during the settlement itself when you pointed out several seller charges that were automatically added to the settlement sheet did not apply to our situation.  This saved us several hundred dollars.  Thank you again for all the hard work in selling our house.  We would definitely recommend your services to anyone buying or listing a house.  Please feel free to share this letter with any prospective clients."

- John & Janice A.

 "Becky is a super agent."

- LTC & Mrs. Daniel T.

"A former client of hers (who is an acquaintance of mine) had mentioned that Becky had helped her find a wonderful place...and suggested that I call her.  I took her advice and I must tell you that Becky could not have been more helpful in every step of the process.

Buying a home can be a stressful experience, but Becky did everything possible to help make it painless.  She had my best interests in mind from the beginning.  She did not waste my time looking at inappropriate properties, and she advised me as though she were buying the home herself.  I found Becky to be very competent and caring.  She advised me at each step of the way and even helped me select a good home inspector, a knowledgeable lender with good rates, and an efficient attorney to handle the settlement.

I am now settled in and happy with my new home.  I will pass Becky Berning's name on to any of my friends and colleagues looking for the services of a great real estate agent."

- Sheryl S.

 "Becky was easy to spend the hunting days with."

- Michael & Barbara Rollison

"Purchasing my first home seemed scary, but Becky eased my concerns by keeping me informed during the whole procedure.  She also provided helpful, honest information about comparable properties in my price range, about the resale value of my prospective property, and about the location of my prospective property.  When a problem arose concerning my dog arose, Becky actively pursued and achieved a resolution with her persistence.

In the future, I hope Becky Berning will assist me in the sale of my property.  With her experience, I know I will receive sound advice, and the attention necessary to sell my property. "

- Denise M.

 "She understood our concerns and didn't try to hard-sell something we didn't want."

- Mr. & Mrs. David D.

"She was magnificent.  Combining a great personality with exhaustive technical knowledge, and an uncanny skill for negotiation, Ms. Berning in action was a study in "how to do it right."  Several times in the offer/counteroffer process I was ready to give in to the sellers.  In each case, Ms. Berning's sense that this was not a shrewd move on my part convinced me to hang tough.  In each case, she was right, and we wound up getting a superb deal on the home we purchased; not to mention that the house also turned out to be as close to a dream house for us as possible!

I would be most grateful if you could pass on to Ms. Berning my sincere thanks for her tremendous assistance.  I truly believe you are most fortunate to have an individual of such exceptional talent, professionalism and personality on your staff.  She reflects the kind of positive image of which you can be justifiably proud."

- Mark R. 

"She was well versed in selling homes to military personnel like myself."

- Mr. & Mrs. Michael L.