GET TO KNOW US
ALIGNED Real Estate Group is more than a real estate team — we are a group of highly skilled professionals aligned around one clear promise: to deliver a real estate experience our clients truly can’t imagine being any better.
Everything we do is built around that promise. From expert-level negotiation and strategic, data driven marketing strategies, to the backend systems and processes that most clients never see, we’ve intentionally designed a 10+ concierge-style experience that removes stress, creates clarity, and drives exceptional results.
Our team operates with precision, integrity, and care. We don’t wing it. We don’t cut corners. We bring structure, strategy, and advocacy to every transaction so our clients feel informed, protected, and confident at every step.
The result? A seamless experience, powerful outcomes, and relationships that last well beyond the closing table. This is the ALIGNED Promise — and it’s the standard we hold ourselves to for every single client.
The Busy Blondes Partner with ALIGNED
ALIGNED Real Estate Group is proud to partner with The Busy Blondes Real Estate, the well-known Northern Virginia duo led by top-producing agents Annie Cefaratti and Nikki Ryan. Through this collaboration, Annie and Nikki will continue serving clients under The Busy Blondes brand—now powered by ALIGNED—combining their signature relationship-first approach with the expanded resources, systems, and support of the ALIGNED team. The partnership enhances the client experience while preserving the personal connections The Busy Blondes are known for, bringing together two organizations committed to exceptional service, integrity, and delivering outstanding results for clients across the DMV.
NEIGHBORHOODS
FEATURED LISTINGS
TESTIMONIALS
- Working with you, Katie, has been an absolute pleasure. Your professionalism, deep market knowledge, and unwavering commitment to your clients truly set you apart. You navigated every step with clarity, confidence, and genuine care, making the entire process feel seamless and supported. It’s rare to find someone who combines expertise with such authenticity and heart, and I’m grateful to have partnered with an agent as exceptional as you. Thank you for going above and beyond—you are truly outstanding at what you do.Nakisha Dixon
- From the very beginning of our search, Katie O’Hara was nothing short of amazing. Every time we viewed a listing, she offered thoughtful expertise, insight and honest judgment—it felt like we were on the same page from day one. If a place wasn’t right for us, she said so, which made us trust her even more. When a rental we’d signed for fell through, Katie was calm, patient, and resourceful—walking us through our options and finding us a new rental within 24 hours. She moved quickly while still making sure we felt supported and heard. Kind, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable, Katie feels like a trusted friend who just happens to be an expert in real estate. Her keen eye for details and genuine care made us completely comfortable throughout the process. We can’t say enough good things about her. If you want someone who will go above and beyond, who truly cares, and who will make finding your home both successful and enjoyable, Katie is the realtor for you. She’s simply the best!Sarah Barrientos
- I recently worked with Aligned to find a rental home and Katie O’hara was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made a hellish search process much easier by handling most of the communication with other/external realtors and using her expertise to help us navigate throughout our search. She was extremely communicative and responded quickly while patiently searching for/touring several homes with us. Most importantly, Katie consistently looked out for our best interests throughout the entirety of our search and ensured we chose a home that we were 100% satisfied with. Thanks to Katie, we were able to find a wonderful home!Anisah Almamun
- Janet and her team are experts in their field: pricing specialists and marketing gurus, I 100% trust them with anything real-estate related!Cole Ordiway
- I previously had a bad opinion of real estate agents (due to one agent in particular, who was a charlatan and a buffoon), but I've changed my mind due entirely to the efforts of Katie O'Hara. Admittedly, I had doubts when my housemate told me they were talking with her but Katie proved herself to be a kind person, a consummate professional, and deeply dedicated to finding us a home. She never left us feeling unheard and was constantly in communication with both us and other agents/property owners. She found listings, arranged tours, and even reviewed our eventual lease (informally, not as a legal expert) to make sure our rights as tenants weren't being flagrantly violated. If you are hesitant about working with a real estate agency, I understand completely, but as a fellow skeptic, give this one a chance.SpiralTheRainbow
- After finding a property through Zillow that caught my eye, I contacted the listing agent, Jeanne Siracuse. Within 30 minutes she called me and was very friendly. Jeanne stated her colleague Katie O'Hara would reach out shortly. Again, within 30 minutes, Katie was calling to further discuss and schedule a tour. She was kind and accommodating. Once we hung up, she texted me several minutes later to confirm and said I could contact her at any point for help or questions. During the house tour, Katie was personable, sweet, and invested in our interests and hesitations. Throughout the entire process of touring, questions, corresponding with the Landlords, negotiating, updating lease info, and signing, Katie was our advocate. She would correspond promptly any time of day and on weekends too. Katie remained gracious and went above and beyond to help when there was a minor misunderstanding between us and the Landlords. I am keeping Katie's number for the future and will go to her for any of my realtor related needs. Thanks for everything Katie and Jeanne!!Rachel Benjamin
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