Join the Team!
Are you a seasoned real estate agent?
If you are ready for a change, our Broker, Michelle, would love to have a conversation! Please email her at michelle@nhnova.com to set up a time to chat! (Our corporate site is linked below for more information.)
Testimonials
"
Our house hunt began with a general location idea and no designated realtor. We found ourselves attempting to put an offer on a home and the selling realtor was not willing to take us on however we were referred to Lorie. If this wasn’t the best twist of fate as Lorie is the most dedicated and genuine real estate professional we’ve had the pleasure of working with. To put some perspective into this initial offer, it was the last day for offers, we live across the country with a time zone gap, and Lorie tackled that paperwork immediately, and instantly became our champion. That house didn’t select our offer, but Lorie took action on viewing every house we were interested in & was meticulously detailed in her examination of each house for us. Lorie has excellent communication with her clients, she’s absolutely fun and caring which is a great treat to accompany you on what can be a stressful journey. I couldn’t recommend her services more, and we can honestly say we’ve never encountered such dedication and warmth in the home buying process than with Lorie. *Thank you for everything Lorie, it’s been the best of adventures & we’re so excited it all began with a last minute referral to you.
"
- Lance & Saje
"
From the moment we started working with Lorie, it was clear we were in good hands. She is an exceptional Realtor—professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely caring. Lorie guided us through every step of the rental process with clarity and patience, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. What truly stood out was her attention to detail and her dedication to ensuring that we found a place that felt right for our family. She was proactive in addressing our needs, and her communication was always timely and clear. Even after we signed the lease, she continued to support us with important information and thoughtful follow-up. We are extremely grateful for her guidance and cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a real estate professional who goes above and beyond. Thank you, Lorie, for your outstanding service!
"
- Jose Ortiz Ramirez
"
Michelle was an amazing agent! We had a very complex closing and she made sure that it stayed on track! We couldn't have done it without her!
"
- Rigel Jacob Whytsell (Small Business Owner)
"
Michelle is awesome. On our first day in Warrenton, Michelle (from vacation in Florida) got us in to see our first choice condo and set up everything to get our offer in. The offer was accepted and she walked us through the contract and all the way to closing with absolutely no problems that she did not take care of. She guided us with with the skill of a true pro and with patience and kindness that went well beyond what was necessary.
"
- Andy & George Anne Kotowicz
"
Michelle is nothing less than amazing. She made sure every t was crossed and every I was dotted, thinking of things we never would’ve thought to ask. She was with us every step of the way in a very complicated and stressful process. She is a total rockstar and we are lucky to call her a friend too. Thank you Michelle!!
"
- Aubree Joy Silver
"
Nine years ago Michelle found us the house we just sold. Then — and now — her intuitive assessment of the value of the property is unmatched. Aggressive when needed, honest, trustworthy, attentive. Superb marketing. She inspires and deserves absolute trust in what could be a fraught transaction. But she makes it effortless. You can’t ask for a better agent.
"
- Stephen Ballard
"
I was forced to terminate contract with first realtor I worked with due to disconnect regarding understanding of what we were selling. Big difference between selling a house... and selling a large complicated property setup for equestrian activities and nature... with a house. I was really frustrated with the entire process when a neighbor recommended I ask Michelle for help. Michelle changed everything for the better! At our first meeting she made some optimistic seeming claims and then proceeded to do EXACTLY what she said she would do - starting with walking the entire property with me, asking the right questions, and taking notes. The new listing was night and day improvement over previous and I had a solid offer and contract at the first open house Michelle organized - with the right kind of buyers for the property! Class act and professionalism through and through! No problem stayed a problem for long - to include dealing with a badly heat-stroked seller (me) at closing. If you can get Michelle as your realtor - DO SO and potentially save yourself a world of nonsense.
"
- James E. Diederich (Homeowner)
"
Lorie is Awesome! She is the best! Lorie‘s work ethic is above exceptional! She worked tirelessly without wavering in a difficult bankruptcy/divorce sale, while always striving for the best of both clients. Our Home sold fairly quickly, even with the difficult circumstances, due to Lori’s constant persistence and relentless pursuit until our home was sold!!! She went above and beyond, and even sewed COVID19 masks for our use at Closing! Lorie Nijjar is the BEST!!! 5 stars!!!!!
"
- Yavette
"
Lorie is fantastic. Her knowledge and professionalism made finding my new space a wonderful, exciting experience. She took the time to understand my needs and provided me daily listings of possible options, and then gave me her undivided attention while we were actively touring. She provides sound advice and is familiar with the area, providing all sorts of great 'new-to-the-area' info. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so happy in my new place.
"
- Kelly Baxter-Baronas
"
Lorie Nijjar is the total package. A professional that is skilled in ascertaining knowledge for selling your home, researching the market, working with other members of the real estate individuals in the market not as effective as her and her team. Lorie Nijjar, is prompt and yes clairvoyant in reading individuals in advance of their thoughts. Sales need to take their course and once a direction is established, Lorie is able to assist with modifying the response necessary to benefit her clients. Lorie treats her clients as if they were family. One of Lorie's exceptional skills is her ability to under duress become a "Real Estate Wordsmith" she has a stylish ability to put into words the "the Art of the Real Estate Transaction". You can count of Lorie having your best interest at heart. Lorie can almost read your thoughts because she actually processes the details so well. In fact, when I needed to transcribe an email or other document, I requested that Lorie define the facts and take care of the email details, she did, and we moved forward as team, Seller and Realtor. Lorie is not going to give you bad advice so that she will receive a monetary gain. In fact, Lorie has had to make corrections to contracts submitted that were less than applicable. Avoiding errors is another one of Lorie's abilities. And Lorie has a team to lean on at her current office that possess a vast array of knowledge and experiences. Teamwork is and will be a key to success if your designate Lorie Nijjar as your Realtor. Lorie also is great verbal communicator but "Listening" is paramount to her success for her customers. Not overacting to any offers and making corrections is a strength of Lorie's> Lorie Nijjar, can and has transcended the real estate marketplace and truly be the single most significant decision that any selling can make. It is hard to realize that this recommendation is not an overstatement for Lorie Nijjar, because her skills, professionalism and intellectual acumen are not given their true worth. Save yourself issues with your real estate transactions, trust in Lorie Nijjar. Finally, it is without reservation that I recommend Lorie Nijjar as my Realtor and Professional Associate.
"
- Private Seller
"
Ultimate professional from day one. Lorie was attentive to our needs. She
stuck with us through a difficult closing and never wavered. We truly
believed that she had our best interests in mind. I would recommend
Lorie without reservation or hesitation.
"
- J. Patterson
"
Michelle did an incredible job selling our home. Her knowledge and experience in the industry made the entire process smooth. Michelle works at a pace above and beyond what is expected and the results were extraordinary. I recommend highly and trust you are in good hands with her managing the sale of your home.
"
- Diane Jennings (Business Owner)
"
Working with Michelle Hale to sell our home was a dream. She is knowledgeable and current regarding real estate practices and has experience throughout Northern Virginia. Michelle was willing to meet us where we were in terms of preparing and showing the home. Her pricing recommendations were on target. She was attentive and accessible throughout the whole process. We appreciated her quick answers to questions, no matter how minor. Her personal yet professional demeanor was a perfect fit, and my husband and I highly recommend Michelle.
"
- Diane Tan
"
Michelle handled a very complex sale of an estate for us. She navigated every aspect of the awkward family issues with kindness and compassion. Michelle navigated the complexities of our situation and sold our property in nine days for full asking price. We went to closing quickly. I would highly recommend her for any real estate needs.
"
- Erika Andrews
"
Lorie Nijar is a pleasure to have as my real estate agent. Lorie took the
time to get to know my daughter and me while we were searching for a
home. She listened carefully to my preferences and scheduled viewings
based on my likes and dislikes. Lorie never left any questions
unanswered and always responded promptly. I can unequivocally
recommend Lorie to buyers, sellers or renters when looking for someone
to accomplish your real-estate dreams....
"
- A. Thomas
"
Ultimate professional from day one. Lorie was attentive to our needs. She
stuck with us through a difficult closing and never wavered. We truly
believed that she had our best interests in mind. I would recommend
Lorie without reservation or hesitation.
"
- E. Smith
"
Michelle is a rock star. Persistent, available, with expert guidance. Fully recommended!
"
- Brady Wentlandt (VP Business Development)
"
Michelle was amazing helping me through a first time property purchase. She was with me every step of the way. I would recommend her to anyone.
"
- Patrick Burke
"
Michelle was with us from the start of the process in exploring a house sale and comparing prices and the market. She expertly guided us through a successful sale of our house with an offer above asking all in a week! She helped solve a few pre-sale issues (stove replacement and septic repair). Michelle even gave us guidance on the new house we were moving to. She was a trusted partner through each stage of our sale. Michelle helped us through the uncertain times and was 100% correctly on everything she told us.
"
- Barbara Stacy-Marney
"
Michelle is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She really takes her time to get to know you and what you're looking for, and made the home buying process fun and easy for us as first time home buyers
"
- Brianna Parker
"
Michelle did a fabulous job! She knows the market and helped us pick the right price point that sold our house quickly. She also has a great network of contractors and other professionals whom we were able to call on the assess different issues. Michelle helped us buy our home when we first moved to Virginia so we were happy to turn to her again for help selling it.
"
- Dave Adams (Tetired)
"
We have worked with Lorie in the past when looking for a rental. After
this experience, we feel and look at Lorie as a friend more than our reltor.
She has been an outstanding realtor through the whole home buying
process and I can not speak highly enough of her professionalism. When
buying a home I am not the easiest customer to work with.
"
- J. Middlemiss
"
My experience with Michelle was terrific! Great, clear communication; good explanation of timelines and terms; terrific guidance from the first conversation to the closing.
Highly recommend!
"
- Colleen Taylor
"
Michelle Hale is very knowledgeable, helpful, and insightful. She made the process of selling my townhome very seamless and easy. Michelle was friendly throughout the process and was in constant communication. I would recommend her to my family and friends.
"
- Michael Ross
"
Working with Michelle was amazing. She was so quick and easy to communicate with, accommodated us when we wanted to add a couple more places to look at last minute, and answered all of our questions promptly.
She’s just a super nice person and great to work with. I’ll definitely refer her to anyone I know that’s looking to buy. We’ll use her in the future when we’re looking to buy again.
Thank you so much Michelle!!!
"
- Anonymous
"
Michelle was an asset while we were looking for a home and once we finally found one. She was incredibly responsive and kept everything on track between the seller and their agent, our mortgage broker and lender and the settlement company for closing. She provided excellent expertise and advice while we negotiated the whole process. We would strongly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
"
- Mark Hreczuck (Homebuyer)
"
Ted was extremely helpful and made the entire process of both buying and selling much easier than past experiences. He exceeded all my expectations and I would recommend him without hesitation!
"
- Tracey Ashton
"
Michelle went above and beyond at every step of the way. Her local knowledge was crucial to get to a sale in a tough market, and she was responsive and reassuring throughout the contract process, explaining everything fully and getting us the best deal. Would work with her again in a heartbeat.
"
- Carolyn Woodard (Director of Marketing)
"
My husband, Jeff, and I asked Lorie to help us sell our home and find our brand new house. She was amazing from the very beginning. We were shocked at how she put so much effort and thought into everything she did to help us achieve our goal. We were amazed at how knowledgeable and thorough she was. Her experience in the real estate business is second to none! She put her heart and soul into everything she did to helped us. We recommend her highly to everyone we know. She’s not just a real estate agent, but treats each client with the same dedication and concern!
"
- Jeff & Jan Hanks
"
Michelle was friendly, professional, efficient, and best of all she got me a great deal and helped with all the advice that I needed along the way. I would recommend her highly!
"
- Georgina White
"
Michelle was our champion during our homebuying process! She has so much knowledge and expertise in every part of the process and made us feel so confident from start to finish. Even all the little things that my husband and I wouldn't have even thought of to look for or ask about, she was already prepared for and made sure we didn't miss a thing! We couldn't have had a better experience with Michelle and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to start the buying process.
"
- Carina Takacs
"
Michelle did and absolutely outstanding job. She helped us prepare for the sale, posted a notification three weeks prior to the sale and put it on the market. The first two days on the market produced 18 showings and four offers. We settled on an offer that was $20K above asking price. Of course, she then led us through the settlement process.
You could not ask for a better agent--pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, friendly--all the good things you would want in an agent and person.
I would highly recommend Michelle .
"
- Bob Zesinger
"
I highly recommend Michelle Hale for your realtor needs! Michelle did an excellent job with our house sale. We had some urgent time needs, and she made miracles happen to meet them! She is great with regular (and urgent when needed) communications, she connected us with contractors to help prepare our home for the market, and her photographer brought out the best in our lovely home. Her heart is also in her work, allowing us (as first time home sellers) to feel confident in each step of our journey. If you need a realtor, Michelle Hale is the one you want!
"
- Terri Church (Very happy home seller)
"
It was such a pleasure working with Lorie. Hands down the best. She was
thorough, hard working, professional and great to work with. She made
the selling process super easy and flawless. And, she has a great team at
her disposal.
We will recommend her to all of our family and friends.
"
- Engel & Maria C.
"
We met Lorie through finding a house to rent and she was such a pleasure that we couldn’t wait for her to help us find our home to own!
It was always lovely working with her and I felt like we had the best person on our side to help us find the home of our dreams.
She made the experience better than we could have ever imagined.
"
- Sam K.
"
We’ve worked with Michelle to buy and to sell our home and highly recommend her to others. She’s extremely knowledgeable about real estate and, even in the current slow market, was able to sell our home in about a month - we received two offers and sold slightly above the asking price.
Michelle’s network of professionals enables her to address anything that arises. If the need arises, we will use her again. Thank you Michelle!
"
- Andrea B.
"
Lorie made selling our home the easiest we've ever encountered! She went way above & beyond to help us get the home ready to sell. We live out of state from where this home was located and Lorie was able to assist with everything from getting keys from our former tenants to meeting with contractors for work needed on the home. We trusted Lorie 100% to get our home sale ready and she did not disappoint! Lorie is knowledgeable in the real estate industry and guided us on setting a competitive but fair sale price! We will 100% recommend Lorie in the future and use her ourselves if we have a need in the northern Virginia area again.
"
- Melissa McMillion
"
Michelle was a pleasure to work with. She gave us sage advice about preparing our house for the market, and was able to suggest some excellent handymen to help with the process. She took plenty of time to get to know the place, and to think carefully about its strengths and weaknesses -- as well as about our needs. This meant that, with her advice, we were able to price our home for the market.
When buyers showed interest, she quickly negotiated a deal that left both the buyer and the sellers feeling good.
I strongly recommend working with Michelle Hale!
"
- Michael Church
"
I highly recommend Michelle Hale. She is an an exceptional Realtor who has a great personality, knowledgeable, timely and efficient. We listed a house with Michelle recently. Our home listed on May 22, 2024 and was sold on June 14, 2024 even though the first contract fell through. Michelle was quick in contacting other interested bidders and the home sold!!!!
We also had the pleasure of working with Michelle in 2019 when we purchased a home. It took us sometime to decide on a home. That did not matter, Michelle continued to encouraged us to keep looking. Through bidding on properties, inspections and closing, Michelle never wavered in her commitment to helping us find the home that we desired!
Thank you Michelle for the sale of our home and the purchase in 2019. My family continues to enjoy our home!!
"
- C. Puryear
"
.
"
- Seller in Fairfax
"
Lorie was even available to us when we knew she was out of town. Lorie is
skilled at estimating a appraised value of a property. Lorie advocated
lower purchase pricing on a few places we had put offers in on. I truly
feel she had our best interests at heart.
"
- J. Young
"
Michelle is simply the best!
I have known her for many years. We met and were colleagues while I dabbled in real estate for a few years. I often went to her to seek advice which led to our long friendship.
If you are looking for someone that goes the extra, extra mile, is easy to work with, responsive, professional, and really knows their stuff then choose her for all your real estate needs. She is simply amazing, and I felt so blessed to have her by my side through the sell of my property.
Thanks again Michelle for everything, you ROCK!!!
"
- Laura Brissette
"
Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with on the sale of our home. From the very first phone call to the very last text after the process was complete Michelle was professional, thoughtful, and extremely helpful in guiding us through the process. There were no questions that she could not answer and no issue that she did not have a solution for resolving. The process of selling is always stressful but we felt completely confident in Michelle's capable hands. She knows the market well and handles the process with absolute grace!
"
- Amanda Paige
"
To say Lorie went above and beyond is an understatement! She relieved a lot of the stress one goes through when selling a home. Any time I called, she answered the phone. When I texted, she messaged me right back. We always felt that we were her number one priority and she always made herself available to us. She walked us through every step in selling our home and gave us great advice. Because of Lorie's guidance and expertise, we sold our home in 6 days!!! If you want a realtor that knows her stuff and who truly cares for her clients, then look no further. Lori Nijjar is top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
"
- Paola & Lyle Wilson
"
Lorie was very quick to respond to my crazy text that we need to find a house ASAP! With a baby on the way and our rental townhome being put up for sale, Lorie made the process of buying our first home less stressful. You can’t go wrong with Lorie by your side! She truly knows what she is doing. Everything felt very comfortable and at ease even with this terrible pandemic going on. So happy and honored we got to work with you Lorie.
"
- Natalie Drayer
"
We highly recommend Michele! Wonderful agent and she really knows everything about real estate. We have worked with her for years. Very professional.
"
- Billy & Glenda Roberts
"
Michelle was the absolute best agent we could have ever had! She knew exactly what we were looking for in a home and helped us find our forever home with our first walk through! She helped us take care of inspections and repairs very fast and cost efficiently. She kept us updated on changes and information constantly and immediately. While we have found our forever home if we ever needed to sell or buy again She would be the one we go to. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for an agent!
"
- Kiersten Rutter (Home buyer)
"
I have worked with Michelle twice now, and I fully plan on working with her again at the next opportunity. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. Incredibly knowledgeable of the area and her job, she is very attentive to small details and responds at a moment's notice. More than that, she truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to find them a home that they will fall in love with. I have worked with multiple realtors, and she ranks among the very best. If you need a tangible example, on my most recent home purchase, she was able to save me over $35,000 on a house my wife and I love. I have recommended her to everyone I know looking for a home in NOVA. You need to add her to your team today. You won't regret it.
"
- Austin Dickey
"
Lorie is the hardest working Realtor that truly cares for her clients! She’s
very transparent when it comes to selling or buying a home.
Honestly, the process was so flawless that I didn’t have a chance to
worry. So get ready sellers/buyers, you’re in for a treat; professionalism
at it’s best!
"
- Jane & Jamil G.
"
What a wonderful house buying experience with Lorie! She is very
communicative, supportive, and walked the house search & entire house
buying process from start to finish with both of us equally and STILL
stays in touch. We appreciate that as she truly cares, stays professional,
knowledgeable, and trustworthy. We are military retired and she ‘gets it’.
She’s very supportive however of both military and civilian as she has
‘been there’ just as we have. We highly recommend her as your realtor!
"
- Katie & Jim
© BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved
