Glass House Real Estate

Business Details

16 Years

experience

Affordable Real Estate Services in Northern Virginia

Glass House Real Estate is a modern, affordable real estate brokerage serving the DC Metro area since 2010. Our team of experienced agents combines industry-leading expertise with innovative strategies to deliver exceptional results at reduced commission rates. We specialize in full-service home buying and selling, new construction representation, and buyer rebates, prioritizing transparency and client satisfaction. Our local presence in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland enables personalized service tailored to regional market dynamics. With over $1 billion in total sales and a 100% list-to-sold price ratio, we leverage extensive industry connections and proprietary processes to maximize value for clients.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our concierge-level service, including staging, photography, and home improvement partnerships. As a locally owned firm, we eliminate traditional brokerage overhead to directly pass savings to clients through competitive pricing and rebates. Our agents consistently rank among top industry performers, providing strategic guidance for every transaction phase. Backed by 16 years of regional experience, we deliver a seamless, results-driven experience that redefines affordability in real estate.

Services

Realtor Rebates Full Service Listings Buyer Representation New Construction Homes Market Analysis Home Staging Professional Photography Transaction Coordination Seller Consultations Digital Marketing

Details

Year established: 2010

Highlights and features

We offer 100% list-to-sold price ratio with expert negotiation strategies
Our team provides up to 1.5% buyer rebates at settlement
We have over 16 years of experience in the DC Metro area
Our agents are ranked among Northern Virginia's top real estate professionals
We deliver 7-day average market time with comprehensive marketing packages

What people say

World class service Smooth & stress free experience Saved thousands in commission Top agents in VA/DC/MD Professional and knowledgeable

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Services

Realtor Rebates

We offer one of the industry's most competitive realtor rebates, returning up to 1.5% of the sales price at settlement. Our no-restriction program allows buyers to save thousands on closing costs while maintaining full-service representation. Backed by 16 years of experience and 1,000+ successful transactions, our rebate model eliminates traditional brokerage overhead without compromising service quality or market expertise.

Full Service Listings

Our 2.25% commission listings provide comprehensive marketing and transaction support. Services include professional photography, staging consultation, home improvement coordination, and digital marketing campaigns targeting active buyers. With 7-day average market time and 100% list-to-sold price ratio, our sellers benefit from proven strategies and extensive regional market knowledge.

New Construction Representation

We offer expert guidance for new home purchases with Toll Brothers and other major builders. Our services include contract negotiation, lot selection assistance, and quality control oversight throughout construction. With 300+ new homes sold since 2010, we help buyers access exclusive rebates while ensuring builder accountability through the entire process.

Buyer Representation

Our buyer agents provide market analysis, property tours, and strategic negotiation services. Clients receive personalized search support, coming-soon listing alerts, and expert guidance for competitive offers. With 80% repeat/referral business, our buyers consistently achieve favorable terms and savings through our proprietary transaction processes.

Market Analysis

We provide expert pricing recommendations based on comparative market analysis and transaction data. Our free consultations include current market trends, property positioning strategies, and customized pricing guidance. Backed by $1 billion in total sales, our valuations ensure optimal pricing strategies for maximum ROI.

People

Khalil El-Ghoul

Founder & Principal Broker

With 16 years of DC Metro experience, Khalil has built a team that sells 5 times the homes of average agents. Ranked #1 Northern Virginia realtor by REAL Trends, he provides expert market insights and negotiation strategies while maintaining 100% list-to-sold price ratio.

Erica McCall

Director of Operations & Marketing

Leading digital marketing efforts with over a decade of social media expertise, Erica ensures seamless transactions and innovative branding strategies for listings across Virginia, DC, and Maryland while maintaining operational excellence.

Isabel Machuca

Client Manager

With 15 years in real estate, Isabel coordinates client communications from initial contact through settlement, ensuring smooth transactions with timely updates and personalized attention to detail for every home buying or selling journey.

Susan Nixon

Listing Agent

Drawing from 25 years in mortgage lending, new home sales, and luxury publishing, Susan provides comprehensive listing expertise and local market knowledge for DC and Virginia properties through effective marketing and negotiation.

Sadia Kashif

Listings Manager

As listing manager with 8+ years of brokerage experience, Sadia coordinates all aspects of the selling process from staging to closing, leveraging 15-year NOVA residency knowledge to ensure successful transactions for Northern Virginia homeowners.

Questions

How do realtor rebates work when buying a home?

Rebates return a portion of the buyer's agent commission at settlement. We rebate all commission above 1.5%, giving buyers 1.5% cash back at closing while maintaining full service representation.

What areas do you serve?

We specialize in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Montgomery County, with expert local knowledge covering McLean, Tysons, Arlington, Vienna, Ashburn, and Bethesda markets.

Are your reduced commission services truly full-service?

Yes. Our 2.25% listings include professional photography, staging consultation, home improvement coordination, and digital marketing campaigns without hidden fees or service restrictions.

How can you sell homes so quickly?

Our 7-day average market time comes from proven marketing strategies, 1000+ transaction experience, and exclusive listing alerts that attract pre-qualified buyers before homes go mainstream.

Do you work with first-time home buyers?

Yes. We specialize in first-time buyer programs, VA loans, and down payment assistance while providing personalized guidance through every step of the purchasing process.

What makes your new construction representation different?

We provide builder negotiation, quality control oversight, and contract analysis while ensuring buyers get exclusive rebates and concessions, with 300+ new homes closed since 2010.

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Jung Shim

Nov 17, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
We have worked with Khalil and his team to purchase our new home. Khalils expertise and experience were so helpful and we were very much satisfied with the results. We will definitely go to Khalil and Glass House again for our future real estate needs.

Wendy

Oct 25, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
Glass House has an amazing team of professionals to help with buying a home. And the Glass House team supports with ideas and assistance every step along the way. I'm glad that I asked Glass House to help me!

Joey Fadul

Oct 21, 2021 Report

We have used Glass House on two occasions now to both buy and sell properties. On both occasions, we were very impressed by their efficiency and professionalism. Their team works very well together and is always on top of everything keeping you in the loop and up-to-date on the process. We could not be more pleased with our experience working with Glass House Real Estate

Courtney C.

Mar 17, 2021 Report

We couldnt have imagined buying our first home with anyone else. Aria, Oscar, and Isabel took great care of us. We didnt have a huge budget and we were buying in a tough sellers market, but they gave us so much attention anyway.
Aria gave us his honest opinion about price when we put an offer in for the first time he laid out all the options and mentioned the house would probably go for above asking, but didnt pressure us to go above our budget. We all knew there was a slim chance that we would get this house, but Aria still was happy to write up the offer for us and submit it so

Matthew Scott

Jan 04, 2021 Report

We worked with Glass House for our condo purchase. Khalil and staff were great throughout the entire process. They are very responsive and met our needs perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and recommend them to anybody that asks.
Matthew and Jenlain

Senthil Kumar Vaithilingam

Dec 05, 2020 Report

In midst of COVID-19, we sold our home in Fairfax and bought a new home in Aldie with the help of Khalil and his team. Eight years before, he was also the one who helped me to buy the same home which was sold. His team has grown leaps and bounds since then. His team has a stager, handy man to fix any work needed, listing agent, showing crew and settlement co-ordinator, and more. Khalil being the principal broker was always available to provide suggestion on the market, home improvement needed, pricing strategies and offer negotiations on the selling side. He also provided insights on pros & cons

Ryan Bateman

Nov 13, 2020 Report

Khalil and the Glass House team are amazing to work with. In the past few years we have used Khalil to buy two homes and sell one. Each transaction was handled expertly, with excellent results. Khalil and team recently navigated us through a challenging home sale during the COVID-19 pandemic with skill and confidence. Khalils expertise in complex negotiation, deep knowledge of the local market and commitment to getting us the best possible deal were invaluable in both buying and selling our homes.