Danielle Wateridge Realtor, The Wateridge Group, Alexandria, VA (2026)

Danielle is a Northern Virginia native and a 2006 graduate of George Mason University, where she received a BS in Psychology and was a captain of the Women’s Soccer team. After graduation, Danielle launched her professional career in the legal industry in London, where she worked in patent, intellectual property and corporate law. Upon moving back to the United States in 2009, she settled in New York City where she was a business analyst for an international investment bank until 2013. Danielle has always had the “real estate bug” – it started as early as childhood when she would ask her parents follow Open House signs to view homes after soccer games! Her real estate career began while in New York City when she and her husband decided to begin investing in real estate in the Northern Virginia area. After relocating back to Fairfax in 2013, her passion for the industry had blossomed into something she wanted to pursue full time. After becoming a licensed Virginia real estate agent, she has mastered the nearly 100 skills that are necessary to become a professional in the industry. Danielle’s local knowledge as a Northern Virginia native along with utilizing with her legal and finance background helps her brings a unique perspective to her clients. Danielle prides herself on giving all of her clients the most precise and up-to-date feedback on the state of the market, its trends, comparable sales and property values, giving them a realistic outlook on what they can expect to achieve in today’s market. Her goal to be her client’s trusted advisor, resulting in personal relationships that extend far beyond the settlement table. Danielle is passionate about the needs and goals of her clients and she specializes in bringing peace of mind in what can often times be a stressful process. Whether one is a first time buyer or seller or has been through multiple prior real estate transactions, Danielle will work to meet and exceed every expectation, with a few laughs along the way!

05/22/2026

We need you guys to help settle a very important debate.

Carl and I have each ranked our favorite restaurants in the South Riding area - I want you to let us know what we got right, what we got wrong, and whose list reigns supreme. (It's gotta be mine, right?)

Here's my top 5:
1. Ford's Fish Shack
2. First Watch
3. Lazy Dog
4. Sense of Thai
5. Maker's Union

And Carl's:
1. Lazy Dog
2. Thai Thyme
3. Ford's
4. First Watch
5. Aago Indian and Nepalese

Winner has to take the other out to lunch 😆

I like exploring our growing local restaurant scene, but I *love* navigating our ever-evolving market. If you're thinking about moving, give me a call. 703-639-8869

05/15/2026

This photo looks like a group of friends catching up at a fall festival.

But every time I see it, I think about a day in 2019 when I was setting up tables alone in 95-degree heat, absolutely convinced nobody was going to show up.

That was our first Fall Fest. I was a solo agent. Carl kept the kids home until the event started, so I set everything up by myself in the smallest pavilion Cox Farm had. Food, drinks, activities for the kids. By myself.

The fear of people not showing up was so real that up until then, my only client events were movie nights. I would stand at the theater entrance handing out tickets so nobody could see how many families actually showed.

I knew exactly what I was doing.

That first Fall Fest day, 92 people came. And they stayed for hours despite the heat.

I stood there watching it all and had one very clear thought: this doesn't feel like work. This feels like hosting a massive party with friends.

That was the day I changed my definition of success.

Fast forward to today. Our last few Fall Fests have had between 400-450 people. We rent the two biggest pavilions at Cox Farm now, side by side. Face painters, cotton candy, hay rides, slides. We have kids who talk about Fall Fest all year long.

But my new definition of success happened a few years ago, and it had nothing to do with the headcount.

I stepped back during one of our events and watched a group of past clients all talking to each other. I looked around and could trace the entire referral chain right there in that circle. That person had referred that person. That person had referred that person.

They were having a reunion. At my event.

That's when I understood what we were actually building.

Because the best version of this career isn't measured in transactions. It's measured in the relationships that outlast them.

-Danielle

P.S. If you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to figure out what your next chapter looks like in this area, I'd love to talk. Call or text me anytime! 703-639-8869

05/07/2026

This photo looks like a normal soccer field picture. But to me, it feels like a reminder of why we left New York.

Years ago, when we decided to leave the life we had built there and move back to Northern Virginia, it wasn’t just about real estate. It was about wanting a different kind of day. A day where we could show up for our kids. A day where we could build a career, but still be present for the moments that matter. A day where work, family, sports, clients, and dinner on the way home all somehow fit into one full, messy, beautiful day.

This was one of those days.

On the way to our daughter’s soccer game, I was on a call with one of my sellers reviewing an offer - that home went under contract later that night. During her warmup, I squeezed in a 45-minute walk while I jumped on another real estate call, this time with one of my buyers for an offer strategy session. They were competing against 15 offers. And they won. Then we stopped at Lazy Dog for dinner on the way home.

Was it busy? Absolutely. Was it perfect? Not even close. But it was the exact kind of day we hoped for when we decided to leave New York and build a life back in NOVA.

A life where our kids could grow up with space to play, fields to run on, friends nearby, and a community that actually feels like home. And a career that lets me help other people find their version of that, too. Because sometimes finding the right home is not really about bedrooms, bathrooms, or square footage. It’s about the life you picture yourself living once you get there.

-Danielle
P.S. If you’re thinking about finding a home, moving, or finally getting to the place where you want to raise your kids and build your next chapter, reach out. I’d love to help you figure out what that could look like. Give me a call at 703-639-8869.

01/06/2025

Agent friends - Exciting Announcement!

SUPER pumped to be one of the hosts for this year’s Super Social at Elite Retreat in Orlando in a few weeks! This was one of the best ways that I connected with agents when I first started coming to Elite Retreat and is a great way to kick off the conference. Be sure to register using the link below or reach out if you have any questions!

Event Date: Sunday, Jan 19th from 4-7pm
Location: Rock & Brews (3284 Margaritaville Blvd in Kissimmee)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-social-rock-the-referrals-tickets-1096392432279?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawHJtq5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfIr_uIYem69KUqGpkx-HT7Puzxl6z1Z3DuGtJmMZoWe8fW2bQY8ejIMEA_aem_uM8ojvAx2Y8ccTohv33eRA

09/27/2024

In real estate it’s not just about the house - it's about making sure you understand the process every step of the way. If an agent is speaking in jargon that leaves you confused, it can make the experience overwhelming. That’s why it's important to work with someone who meets you where you are, explaining things clearly and at your pace.

My goal? To keep things simple and help you feel confident in your decisions, because when you're informed, you're empowered to succeed.

02/06/2024

Our favorite way to start the week! 🎉Congrats to our client who went Under Contract on this amazing condo located in the heart of Alexandria! We are ecstatic as they begin their journey as a homeowner!

Ready to begin your own homeownership journey? Send me a message and let’s set up a quick coffee chat to begin diving into what you can expect from the buying process.

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Address

Alexandria, VA

Website

https://www.thewateridgegroup.com/

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