Martha Floyd, Northern Virginia Local Living Expert

As a real estate agent, I get all kinds of questions from clients. It's my job to help, and it's my responsibility to make sure I give you good advice - not sales talk. In fact, I've built my career on fulfilling the role of trusted advisor. I offer a people-oriented approach combined with comprehensive market knowledge. My advice stems from over 20 years in the business and over 45 years living and volunteering in the communities I serve. I grew up in a foreign service family, and between overseas assignments we lived in Falls Church and McLean. It's been home ever since. I am licensed in Virginia, and I work with buyers and sellers from Alexandria to Leesburg, with particular focus on Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, and Vienna. Continuing education through seminars and workshops keeps me on the leading edge of the market data and statistics that will affect your transaction. Working with a business coach in a national coaching club gives me a wide range of contacts and referral agents throughout the world. Before going into real estate I earned a BA from Mary Washington College. I served as assistant to the Federal Affairs Director of an international trade association - a job that taught me a ton about business, diplomacy, and Capitol Hill. I also worked as office manager at McEnearney Associates when the McLean office opened in 1986, so I have a strong appreciation for how this company runs. Living so close to Washington has meant a lot to my family. My husband worked on Capitol Hill for 22 years before joining the Office of Naval Research. We raised two children just miles from our nation's capital. I cherish the experiences the Washington area has to offer, and I share that enthusiasm with clients in every listing and housing search. I believe in giving back to a community that's been such an amazing place to call home. After years of involvement at my children's schools, I continued to volunteer for the All Night Grad party. I've sponsored Brian's 5K, a run/walk in supports of a McLean High School graduate who was paralyzed in a swimming accident. I flat-out love going grocery shopping for the St. Charles Food Pantry in Arlington. I also believe in giving back to my clients; after all, you're the ones who keep me busy doing what I love. My annual client brunch is one way to say thank you to the 90-plus people who attend. It's also a great chance for growing circles of friends to catch up at least once year. My business is about helping good people find a good place to live.