Akrum Ali – Compass Real Estate

It’s hard to pick which good thing to say first about Akrum.
To start, he is the epitome of professionalism: always punctual, knowledgeable, goes to bat for his client (s) interests, and thoughtful about which parts of town might best suit your needs. He is a careful listener and truly attentive. His wisdom is that of someone who has been in the area for decades.
Akrum helped me move to DC from TX. I didn’t know anything about the market, and he could have fleeced me on any number of occasions. Instead, I found myself in trustworthy hands of someone with both good character and great knowledge. When I found I had inappropriately calculated my initial budget, he handled it with much grace and helped me start a fresh search. He never acted impatient or frustrated. He was empathetic and encouraging and patiently taught me about the financing side of real estate while helping me find the absolutely perfect place and then doggedly negotiating it down into my price range.
He is a work horse. He is calm and kind and not dramatic in the least. He is easy to talk with and spend and afternoon/​day looking at houses with. He has that «hunger» of a young professional; he is motivated and truly sincere.
Anyone I have met moving here, I tell them about Akrum. I would trust him to pick out a home for my little sister, mom; anyone. My husband and I certainly will be using him again (we just recently worked with him for a second time to find a bigger home, 18 months after my initial move here from TX). We plan on working with him again in a heartbeat if we move again later.
Go with Akrum. He is a gem.

I was casually shopping for a new home online for about 2 years before I found my big girl pants and contacted a family member at Compass in New York, who put me in touch with a team that included Akrum in DC. He listened well when I told him what I was looking for. I found everything I was looking for in the fourth place I saw. He was so helpful in answering questions and being accessible at all hours of the day. He worked quickly when it came time to do paperwork, and everyone he recommended along the way to buying my home was really great. I never had the feeling that he was working toward a goal other than my complete satisfaction. He didn’t gloss over anything. He was super thorough. The process was as enjoyable as possible. On a personal level, Akrum was so great, I would invite him to my family holiday party.

Akrum is the consummate real estate professional. Last summer I accepted a job offer in DC. I was nervous about finding a place in the area because I was on a short time frame and I had some non-​negotiables, including outstanding public schools.
I arrived in DC later than anticipated because of a series of delayed flights. When I arrived I texted him to apologize for missing our scheduled meeting and asked if we could meet the next morning. I was shocked when he said, don’t worry we can meet tonight wherever is most convenient for you. I’ve never met a real estate agent at 1030 PM, but Akrum followed through and immediately began evaluating our unique (and demanding) housing needs. By noon the next day we had 3 showings booked and by the following day we already had applications submitted for two rentals.
Akrum was a tireless advocate on our behalf. By the third day we were signing a lease and I left back to Texas amazed at how easy the entire process was. I highly recommend Akrum. He is a true all star. Dedicated, serious, and accommodating. Don’t waste your time with anyone else. Whether you need an apartment, a condo, a row house, or a single family home, Akrum is the man for the job.

As a new physician moving to a brand new area, finding a balance between location and price was very important to me. Akrum far exceeded my expectations as a realtor. From day one he was able to get a feel for what I needed in a home and gave me excellent service. Most importantly he was always honest and I could tell that he is not the type of person to take shortcuts to make a quick profit. He has YOUR best interests in mind above all. I would send my brother or sister to him.

If I could give Akrum a six star I would. I’ve worked with plenty of real estate agents before and I would say that Akrum is by the far the most professional I’ve ever worked with. He listens to all of your needs, concerns, and goes above and beyond with getting answers to any of your questions. He’s there working for you whole heartedly to make sure you find a place that suites your needs. He makes you feel like you are in control of the whole process and works with you to get the best possible deal. Great guy to work with and it was such a pleasure.
If you’re looking for VA or DC realtor, Akrum is your man! I highly recommend him. You will not be disappointed at all!

A friend set me up with Akrum and I couldn’t have been happier. Finding a place in D.C. is a nightmare but Akrum was there to make life a lot easier. He truly exceeded all expectations for what a typical realtor would do. I had a lot of particular needs and requirements (location, central air, price, pets) which weren’t easy to find but Akrum kept at it daily till we found places that worked. We hit many snags due to other people’s error and my own indecision but Akrum stuck by me the entire time and worked through every kink happily. I honestly couldn’t believe it.
We ended up finally finding a wonderful place to rent and Akrum secured the deal in a day! I seriously am so indebted to him and you really couldn’t find a more professional, caring realtor if you tried. I highly recommend him! I can guarantee you will be very glad you had someone this thoughtful and well versed in the D.C. market to guide you during what would otherwise be a daunting process.

Akrum has gone above and beyond to make sure our DC rental was what we wanted and needed. After the rental was done, Akrum didn’t leave us. Things came up with our rental and Akrum took control to help us. He had already made the rent and he did not need to do the things he did, but Akrum is not that kind of person. He helped when we needed it even when it wasn’t required of him. If you are looking to rent or buy I highly recommend Akrum. I know that when my wife and I are ready to buy we will be returning to Akrum. Return business is the highest recommendation I can give.

Akrum did an incredible job finding me a new apartment to rent. He went above and beyond what I’d expect from a realtor, while making me feel in control of the whole process. My new property management company was, quite frankly, a pain in the ass to deal with, but Akrum made sure nothing fell through the cracks and got me an incredible deal at the end of the day.
I would not have wanted to do this without him. He’s incredibly professional, amicable, and a pleasure to run around the city with!

I simply cannot provide enough positive commentary to suffice when recommending Akrum Ali as a fantastic real estate agent.
With two weeks to find a home to rent in a new city, we were nervous about finding a suitable home. My husband and I were moving out of state along with our 4 year old son. We had done as much research online as possible, but knowing an area and reading about it are two separate things. With a laundry list of requirements (child friendly area, good school, safe environment, enough space but not too much, minimal upkeep, near Arlington… the list does go on!) we were beginning to panic.
Enter Akrum, Ali, Arbour Realty. Arbour was recommended to my husband by a work colleague. I reached out to the company by email one morning, I was contacted less than two hours later by phone by Mr. Ali. What followed was quite possibly the most pleasant experience one can hope for — stressful circumstances or not.
Mr. Ali ascertained our needs, heard our concerns, and acted extremely quickly to accommodate our requirements. Within a day he had provided a variety of appropriate options for our viewing, and two days after my original contact with Arbour Realty, we were viewing houses. Throughout the process Mr. Ali was personable yet professional, and it was clear that he really understood our needs and was determined to meet them.
We found a lovely home and Mr. Ali took care of the rest. At all times he was unbelievably responsive, patient, and accommodating. The phrase ‘above and beyond’ is insufficient to describe his efforts, and I recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a home in this area.