MY CLIENT FIRST PHILOSOPHY

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a Northern Virginia real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Chantilly, Centreville, South Riding, Ashburn, Sterling, Aldie, Fairfax, Herndon, Reston, Leesburg, Woodbridge, Manassas, Bristow, Gainesville, Clifton, Potomac Falls, Great Falls areas, please contact me.

Buyers

I give CASH BACK* TO MY HOMEBUYERS.  Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. Read more. *subject to lender restrictions

Sellers

We provide Full Service Listings for 4 1/2%!! The decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, my proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home. I guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical and confidential service and keep you fully informed every step of the way.  Read more.

Qualifications

We are lifetime residents of Northern Virginia. Donny graduated from Oakton High School in Vienna and Meredith from Park View High School in Sterling. Donny went on to graduate from George Mason University, and Meredith graduated from Liberty University. Married in December 2004, we are residents of South Riding, Virginia. In June 2006, we had our first child, a daughter, Ava Grace. In May 2008, we welcomed our second daughter, Sophie Caroline. They are both a true blessing, and we are enjoying parenthood immensely. In his spare time, Donny plays on the Samson Properties softball team and enjoys being a Washington sports fan. Go Nats, Redskins, and Wizards! In her spare time, Meredith trains for and runs marathons. She has completed 15 marathons, including qualifying for and running the Boston marathon twice. Together we spend time enjoying our family and friends.  

Donny's father, Danny Samson, is the principal broker and owner of Samson Properties. Growing up in the real estate business, Donny knew it was an area he was both interested in and had natural talent and drive for success. In March 2007 through hardwork and studying Donny recieved his Associate Broker's license.  In this age of the Internet, Donny's main goal is to stay on the cutting edge of real estate. We are constantly improving our marketing package to include new and innovative internet marketing as well as the traditional print advertisements. One way we work hard to ensure you receive the upmost in client service is by employing a full-time assistant, Julie Hart, who is dedicated to making every transaction as smooth and seamless as possible. In this ever-fluctuating market, you can trust that we are committed to successful transactions and satisfied clients!

There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves.

So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.

"We really appreciate the professionalism you and your company show. everything you have done for us Donny.  I have to tell you coming from my experience in sales you are good at what you do and you guys have a very good approach to the real estate business. You have made this a great and easy experience and you do not find great service nowadays. I will make sure your name is put out there whenever I have friends looking for homes or trying to sell their homes. Thanks for the great service Donny. Thank you for going above and beyond our expectations." Paul Gunning, Centreville to Haymarket

"We would like to say that we were very happy with our experience with Donny Samson as our realtor. Donny sold our home and assisted us in buying a new one. Donny was able to make a process that can often times be difficult and stressful into a process that we found enjoyable and fun. We put complete trust in his knowledge and expertise and he did not let us down. Donny was always patient in answering our many questions and was prompt in returning phone calls and e-mails. We would highly recommend Donny Samson and would absolutely work with him again in the future." Ryan and Lisa Corniare, Sterling to Ashburn

"As first-time homebuyers, we were a little intimidated by all of the details that come with purchasing a new home. Donny helped alleviate all of our concerns and made the process easy to understand and actually enjoyable! He patiently explained every step to us, answered our endless questions, and showed us countless houses (always accommodating our busy work schedules). We enjoyed working with Donny not only because of his thorough knowledge of the area and depth of experience, but because he is a genuinely nice person who cares about his clients and their happiness. We would recommend Donny to any of our family and friends." Lee Zachos and Kristin Franks, Oakton

"It was a pleasure every step of the way for us.  Your professionalism and knowledge of the business can't be beat.  You made house shopping fun for us, and you were always prepared and able to answer all of our many questions.  You were incredibly prompt in responding to all of our emails and phone calls.  Your professionalism and courteousness are unparalleled.  You impressed us so much!  Thank you for everything you've done for us.  We could not be happier in our new home.  We will always count on your for our real estate needs in the future." Mark and Jenny, Ashburn

"Donny made our first homebuying experience an incredibly pleasant one. He was unbelievably quick to respond to our questions and requests and walked us through the entire process with a consistently professional and courteous manner. We cannot thank Donny enough for helping us find the perfect home. We began recommending him to friends after our first meeting and will certainly continue to do so." Matt and Annie, Sterling

"Donny helped me purchase my first home and I love it! I highly recommend using Samson Realty to anyone considering purchasing a new home. Donny walked me through the process of purchasing a home and really made me comfortable with the entire situation. I looked at over a dozen homes in person with Donny and he was always very patient and his extensive knowledge in the industry made me understand how important it is to have a good real estate agent. Also, he made the whole process easier by always being available at times that were convenient for me. Eventually I found a great home which met all my specific needs. I honestly feel he wanted me to be happy in my new home, not just make a sale. Samson Realty was with me all the way and I can say that they gave great customer service and got me a great deal on my new home." Kevin McGunnigle, Fairfax

"Where do I begin, Donny? My house in Herndon had been on the market with another realtor for six months with little activity as of October 2007. I called you and after hearing my story (needing to sell my house in Herndon to move to California to take care of my 92-year old parents), your promise to me was to get my house sold as quickly as possible with as much profit as possible. During that initial two and a half hour conversation I was impressed with your ethics, values, standards and commitment - both to your profession and to your clients.
Also during that conversation you said things that I not only WANTED to hear, but I NEEDED to hear, as a concerned seller. Your desire to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest with potential buyers who didn‘t have a realtor, your approach to where the listing would be posted including internet sites, your ability to keep me informed as to market situations in my immediate area, all made a difficult and tedious situation much easier and less stressful, especially in a downward spiraling real estate market. At every turn I was informed, updated, the communication was constant AND honest. What more can a person ask for?
By early February, we had gone through two months of incredible INCREASING activity and had two offers on the table. Through your ability, knowledge and experience, you were able to bring the best offer to the table for me - both in value and closing time. I know you worked hard, unrelentingly and conscientiously on those offers to fulfill your promise to me - and my family - and you did, hands down, Donny. You are a person who takes your commitments and promises seriously - and fulfills them. A true rarity in this day and time. God bless you, Donny.
My best to you and your family always, Donny. Any time you and Meredith (and the kids) want to do a Napa-Sonoma-Mendocino get-a-way, just call and I'll meet you at the Sacramento Airport and provide a great vacation. You deserve it and as I've said before, I will never be able to repay you for your extraordinary efforts on my behalf."
Rick Spicer, Herndon  

"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our "case". We know that our situation was not easy bit you never acted like we were a bother or any trouble. You were professional, efficient, responsive with a wonderful disposition. We greatly appreciate you for that. If anyone asks about a realtor, just know that I will always refer them to you.
Kim and John, Triangle 

"Donny was a true professional from beginning to end. He worked hard to negotiate the best price for us and watched every detail along the way. If you want someone who will work hard on your behalf, Donny is your man!"
George and Joni, Aldie

"Donny was fabulous from start to finish. As a first time home buyer this was a daunting undertaking and Donny was there all the way. He's very knowledgeable of the industry and helped translate industry lingo and processes into readily understandable terms. Due to current market conditions the time it took to find the ‘right place' was longer than expected, but Donny never waivered and I really appreciated that. House hunting can be tedious, but Donny made it an experience that my daughter and I actually looked forward to and in the end we found the place we can call ‘home' and that's what it's all about."
Lara, Alexandria, Virginia 

"Vicki and I want to thank you for the First Class service you provide to us when you assumed the job of being our Realtor. Your attention to detail, your frequent updates, your "bedside manner" with us and your keen understanding of the market during a very tough time were outstanding qualities which particularly impressed us. We want prospective clients of yours to know that you had a contract on our home within two weeks of listing it.
We both value the friendship we made with you and we both felt that you sincerely had our best interests at stake. That it was more than a sale to you. That is was job done properly that you could be proud of. We would be very pleased to be used as a reference on your behalf. Please feel free to pass our contact information to anyone thinking about doing business with you. The counsel and service you provided to us set the standard for a real estate agent as far as we're concerned. Again, thank you for everything you did."
Dave and Vicki, Oakton, Virginia  

"We can't thank you enough for all your help in selling our home and getting us through the whole purchasing process so smooth! We couldn't believe how quickly the closings went today - much easier than expected! You do an amazing job and we were so impressed how you were always one step ahead of everyone in making sure things got done effectively and efficiently. We had recommended you before we worked closely with you on our home search, but now after going through this whole process we would even more highly recommend you to others. Please add us to your list of references - we'd be happy to share our positive experience with others! We had many questions and emails along the way, but you always replied so quickly and made us feel comfortable being able to talk to you about any of our confusions. Thanks again for everything you did for us - especially many of which went above and beyond the work of a realtor!"
JJ & Kristin Hetman, Centreville, Virginia  

We selected Donny from several Realtors that were recommended to sell our house. Donny was the only one of the three that correctly valued our house according to the market value at that time. Our house sold in about 30 days. He was courteous, personable and always available night and day. We also used Donny for the purchase of our new home, and he was extremely useful in negotiations with the builder and explaining what everything meant. The mortgage broker he recommended was top notch, and he even went as far as to find temporary housing for us in between the sale of our house and when we could move into our new house. Donny did everything we could ask of him and always went above and beyond. I would say that he was the consummate realtor and we have recommended him several times to friends and neighbors.
Chip Mayan, Aldie, Virginia 

Your knowledge of the real-estate industry & Northern VA is important. But the most important thing to me & your best quality was your availability. You always answered your phone. If you didn't answer it was because you were in a meeting or with another client and I knew you would return my call as soon as you became available. You responded to emails almost immediately. You were also always available to show houses. It was a great experience every day working with you.
J.D. and Nicki Detwiler, Chantilly, Virginia 

Working with Donny to find my first home was a truly satisfying experience. As a first-time home buyer, I had endless questions and was probably a little difficult to work with. Nonetheless, Donny was always willing to answer my questions, was extremely responsive, and ultimately helped me find my first home which I am extremely happy in.
Chris, Oakton, Virginia