Lorielle Akintunde, Realtor/Military Relocation Professional

Lorielle Akintunde, Realtor/Military Relocation Professional Helping buyers & sellers get to the next chapter in their lives in the Nations Capitol.

🌿 Helping buyers & sellers across the DMV for over 20 years build wealth, wellness & legacy through a holistic approach to mindful, sustainable real estate—rooted in professionalism, integrity & expertise. 🏡

08/03/2026

A week of firsts—and a great reminder to make time for joy. ❤️

From my first professional tennis match to my first Nationals game with Sade, the week was filled with new experiences that made it feel extra special. We happily ate our way through Nationals Park 🍿 and cheered on Alex Ealy through two exciting matches 🎾—so much great competition, laughter, and energy all around.

In the middle of running businesses, raising daughters, and showing up for everything else, it’s important to make space for moments that simply fill your cup. Last week was exactly that—good food, great company, and quality time with friends and family.

Here’s to saying yes to new experiences and creating a life that’s just as meaningful as the work we do. ☀️

The best referrals are the ones built on trust. 💙These buyers came to me through a referral, used a physician loan throu...
08/03/2026

The best referrals are the ones built on trust. 💙

These buyers came to me through a referral, used a physician loan through Truist, and we found the right home on day one. That’s what preparation and teamwork can do.

Thank you to Saira Khan Truist and SMART Settlements ® for making another closing feel effortless.

Congratulations on your new chapter—it was an honor to help you get there.

You make the move. I carry the weight. 🏡✨

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Lorielle Akintunde | Associate Broker
DC/MD/VA
RLAH Real Estate
4600 N Park Ave Suite 100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301.802.9906 C
202.518.8781 O [email protected] www.homesbylorielle.com

🏡 Monday Market Outlook Washington, DC • Maryland • Northern VirginiaReal estate is local, and every market tells a diff...
07/20/2026

🏡 Monday Market Outlook

Washington, DC • Maryland • Northern Virginia

Real estate is local, and every market tells a different story.

Welcome to Monday Market Outlook, where I share thoughtful perspectives on the trends shaping our local housing market—and what they could mean for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors.

This week’s highlights:
• 📈 Inventory continues to improve, creating more opportunities for buyers.
• 🏡 Well-priced homes continue to attract strong interest.
• 🤝 Buyers are gaining more negotiating opportunities in many price points.
• 🌿 Healthy-home and energy-efficient features continue to influence buyer decisions.
• 💎 Luxury homes remain resilient across many of our local markets.

✨ Lorielle’s Outlook

The market is becoming more balanced, and that’s good news. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, or investing, success isn’t about perfectly timing the market—it’s about having the right strategy for your goals.

What real estate questions are on your mind? Drop them in the comments or send me a message. I may answer them in a future Monday Market Outlook.

Rooted in Wellness. Guided by Expertise. Focused on You.



Lorielle Akintunde | Realtor DC/MD/VA
RLAH Real Estate
4600 N Park Ave Suite 100
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301.802.9906 C
202.518.8781 O [email protected] www.homesbylorielle.com

05/24/2026

POV: No one came to the open house… and the sellers are panicking.

Here’s the truth:
A slow open house does not automatically mean there’s no interest in the property.

This weekend was:
☔️ rainy
🇺🇸 a holiday weekend
🧳 a travel weekend for many buyers
And honestly? Today’s buyers shop differently.

A lot of serious buyers are skipping open houses altogether and scheduling private showings instead — especially when a home is marketed well online.
The metric I pay closest attention to isn’t just open house traffic.
It’s:
✔️ private showings
✔️ online saves/views
✔️ agent inquiries
✔️ second-look requests
✔️ overall market response

One quiet Sunday does not define your listing. The first five days will usually tell you if the market agrees with your price.

Real estate is about patterns, timing, strategy, and data — not panic.

I carry the weight. You make the move.

📍 Lorielle Akintunde
🌿 Associate Broker | DC • MD • VA
🏡 Buyers + Sellers
📲 (301) 802-9906

There is no better proof than someone who has trusted you on both sides of the process.I helped these clients buy their ...
05/21/2026

There is no better proof than someone who has trusted you on both sides of the process.

I helped these clients buy their home in 2022 — and then sell that same home in 2026.

Their home was under contract in just 4 days, but what means the most to me is that they felt supported, advocated for, and less stressed through the process.

That is always the goal.

Real estate is never just transactional. It is strategy, timing, marketing, negotiation, logistics, emotion, and trust — all working together.

My job is to carry the complexity so you can make confident decisions without feeling overwhelmed.

Grateful for clients who trust me through more than one chapter.

I carry the weight. You make the move.

Thinking about your next move? Let’s start with a conversation.

📍Associate Broker | DMV
🏡 Buyers + Sellers
📲 (301) 802-9906

The market is moving — but not for homes that are overpriced.Buyers are still out here. Mortgage applications are up. Mo...
05/19/2026

The market is moving — but not for homes that are overpriced.

Buyers are still out here. Mortgage applications are up. More homes are going under contract.

But buyers also have more options, and they are not chasing homes that are priced based on last year’s market.

The sellers getting the best results right now are the ones pricing with strategy from day one — not testing the market, not reaching, and not hoping buyers will “just make an offer.”

Pricing right creates momentum.
Pricing too high creates days on market.

If you’re thinking about selling, don’t price from emotion or outdated expectations. Price for today’s market.

That’s how you protect your equity and position yourself to win.

📍Lorielle Akintunde
🏡Associate Broker | DC • MD • VA
📌Buyers + Sellers
📲 (301) 802-9906

Negotiation does not start when the offer is written.It starts with the first phone call.Before I ever submit an offer, ...
05/18/2026

Negotiation does not start when the offer is written.

It starts with the first phone call.

Before I ever submit an offer, I’m gathering information, asking the right questions, reading the situation, and looking for leverage.

And after more than 20 years in real estate, I know this for sure: relationships matter.

The relationships I’ve built with agents, lenders, title companies, contractors, and local professionals can help create smoother communication, stronger strategy, and better problem-solving when it matters most.

A strong offer is not just about price.

It is about timing, terms, preparation, positioning, relationships, and understanding what matters to the other side.

As an Associate Broker in the DMV, my role is to help you feel educated, prepared, and protected before the negotiation even begins.

I carry the weight. You make the move.

📍Associate Broker | DMV
🏡 Buyers + Sellers
📲 (301) 802-9906

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Chevy Chase, MD
20815

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