Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Rockville, MD
Coakley Realty has been delivering exceptional real estate expertise since 1989. Our firm blends decades of industry experience with a commitment to personalized service, offering specialized knowledge in residential and commercial property transactions, property management, appraisals, and tax appeals. Our team of certified professionals brings unparalleled market insight and strategic guidance to every client interaction.As active community partners, we prioritize ethical practices and transparency in all dealings. Our long-standing reputation in the DC metro area reflects our dedication to client satisfaction through reliable, data-driven solutions and tailored support for buying, selling, and property management needs.
Services
Property Management
Appraisals
Tax Appeals
Residential Sales
Commercial Leasing
Land Development
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in DC metro area real estate since 1989
- 24/7 emergency property management services available
- Certified appraisers with multi-state licensing
- Successfully handled millions in property tax appeals
- Family-owned firm with community investment since 1989
Associations and certifications
- Inc. 5000
What people say
Professional agents
Quick sales
Competent team
Exceptional service
Great results
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales specialists help homeowners sell properties quickly at optimal prices. We utilize proven marketing strategies, professional staging guidance, and data-driven pricing analysis. With agents specializing in local neighborhoods, we ensure smooth transactions from listing to closing while maximizing client returns.
Commercial Appraisals
Our certified appraisers provide accurate commercial property valuations for transactions, refinancing, or investment analysis. Using advanced market analysis tools and local expertise, we deliver detailed reports that meet all regulatory requirements while helping clients make informed business decisions.
Property Management
Our full-service management includes tenant screening, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, and lease administration. With 24/7 emergency support and experienced staff, we protect property investments while ensuring tenant satisfaction across 350+ managed properties in the region.
Tax Appeals
Our experts challenge inflated tax assessments through data-driven appeals that have saved clients millions. We analyze market trends, comparable properties, and valuation errors to build compelling cases that reduce annual tax liabilities for residential and commercial properties.
Land Development
We assist with land acquisition, zoning analysis, and development planning for residential and commercial projects. Our experienced team provides feasibility studies, regulatory guidance, and market analysis to maximize development potential and investment returns.
People
Rory S. Coakley
Co-Managing Member
With over 30 years of real estate experience, Rory established Coakley Realty in 1989. He holds real estate licenses in MD, VA, and DC and earned a Master of Science in Real Estate from American University.
James C. Dailey
Co-Managing Member
CPA and licensed real estate broker with 35+ years of property management expertise. He oversees financial operations and partnership structuring while maintaining active involvement in investment property management.
Kathleen Meyer
Senior Agent
Top-producing agent known for achieving premium sales prices. With extensive local market knowledge, she consistently delivers exceptional service to clients buying or selling homes in the DC metropolitan area.
Shea FitzGerald
Residential Specialist
Expert in residential transactions with deep understanding of current market conditions. Known for outstanding client support throughout the buying/selling process with particular expertise in property staging and presentation.
Joe McLeod
Appraisal Director
Certified general appraiser with specialization in complex property valuations. Recognized for tax appeal success, Joe provides expert analysis that consistently delivers measurable savings for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What services do you offer for commercial properties?
We provide comprehensive commercial services including property sales, leasing, management, appraisals, tax appeals, and investment property management across DC, MD, and VA.
How do tax appeals work with Coakley Realty?
Our experts analyze your assessment, build a data-driven case, and manage the entire appeal process to potentially reduce your property taxes significantly.
Can you help with residential property management?
Yes, we offer full-service residential property management including tenant screening, maintenance, and financial reporting for property owners.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia with special expertise in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia markets.
What's the process for selling my home?
Our process includes professional staging guidance, strategic pricing analysis, comprehensive marketing, and 24/7 client communication throughout the transaction.
Reviews (6)
Sherry V.
Oct 12, 2019
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Home owner beware. Disturbing experience with Coakley Realty. My agent Mike Rose brought an offer that worked best for Coakley where both the buyer and seller were under the same brokerage -- so if course they make full commission. They'll orchestrate it to make that offer look like the best one even if there's a stronger one in the pack and then pressure you to take it. Looking back it's so easy to see how staged the whole thing was. So if you're looking for an agent who will represent you and always look out for YOUR best interest -- I wouldn't recommend Coakley Realty
Ali F.
Jul 09, 2018
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Horrible, warning- do not even think of working with them. We had Coakley manage several properties for us- they were very disorganized and the people working with them acted like they were doing us a "favor." Lost great deals of money with improper management. The owners are VERY arrogant. Not client service service oriented.
Matt R.
Jul 10, 2015
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My wife and I bought our townhouse with the help of Chris and couldn't be happier with the level of service, his professionalism and honesty. Chris was truly a trusted partner throughout the process and he offered great advice and ensured we got the home we wanted. Chris is a step above agents we had talked with in the past and made the home buying process easy. I would highly recommend working with Chris and Coakley Realty.
Marnie R.
Jun 11, 2015
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I second all of the comments made by the previous negative reviewers. They do nothing about trying to secure your rent from the tenant in a timely manner. The lease says no later than the 5th of the month. Invariably, I don't receive the funds until after the 10th. An email asking for someone to call me to discuss this issue was responded to by an email stating that the check was being signed that day. I will be terminating my contract with them as soon as I possibly can. They very clearly seem to think that managing your property consists of charging 6% to collect a monthly check, whenever
Gonzalez M.
May 21, 2014
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I am giving it one star because there is nothing lower. Do not hire this company for management services unless you want lose money and have a very mediocre service. They recommend the most expensive contractors. They don't monitor the property until you ask them to. They don't communicate with landlords on a regular basis
They don't care about your business. They fail to provide the services you are paying for as a tenant. (collect security deposit; home inspections on a timely manner; move out inspections). They blindside you as a landlord and side with tenants. They don
They don't care about your business. They fail to provide the services you are paying for as a tenant. (collect security deposit; home inspections on a timely manner; move out inspections). They blindside you as a landlord and side with tenants. They don
Ling T.
Aug 02, 2011
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DO NOT USE COAKLEY REALTY FOR ANY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES!
1) Poor Tenant Screening - referred numerous candidates that had poor credit, were bankrupt, unemployed. The purpose of property management is to assist the landlord in screening applicants. Its pretty obvious that those in the above categories are unlikely to be able to afford monthly rent and security deposit and should easily have been screened out.
2) Poor Landlord advocate - as the property manger was hired y the landlord with explicit directions on how to maintain the property basic questions such as repainting, repairs etc
1) Poor Tenant Screening - referred numerous candidates that had poor credit, were bankrupt, unemployed. The purpose of property management is to assist the landlord in screening applicants. Its pretty obvious that those in the above categories are unlikely to be able to afford monthly rent and security deposit and should easily have been screened out.
2) Poor Landlord advocate - as the property manger was hired y the landlord with explicit directions on how to maintain the property basic questions such as repainting, repairs etc
