Background
Two decades in the market.
Experience that runs deeper than the deal.
Brian brings a thoughtful, advisory approach to residential real estate, shaped by nearly two decades of living in and around the Washington, DC area and a career that spans entrepreneurship, brokerage, and real estate development. As a founder and operator, he has built and scaled businesses, managed complex projects, and navigated high-stakes decisions. Experiences that translate naturally to advising clients through meaningful real estate transactions.
His professional real estate background includes office brokerage, retail brokerage, and development project management, providing a comprehensive understanding of how properties are valued, positioned, and brought to life. That commercial perspective is rare in residential practice, and it shapes how Brian analyzes every home, neighborhood, and offer he touches.
Brian is a member of Wardman Residential at Compass, one of the DMV's most recognized residential teams, with $775M+ in closed volume across 1,550+ transactions and 103 years of collective experience. That platform, Compass's private exclusive network, 1,800+ DMV agent reach, and full marketing infrastructure, backs every transaction Brian runs. You get that depth with Brian working your deal directly. No junior agents. No handoffs.
Known for his calm, attentive style, Brian prioritizes careful listening, clear communication, and context-driven advice throughout the buying and selling process. Whether working with first-time buyers, move-up clients, or those evaluating real estate development and investment, his goal is to ensure every client feels informed, supported, and confident at each stage.
This perspective informs his residential practice, where he emphasizes neighborhood character, architectural integrity, and long-term livability alongside financial considerations.
Beyond the Transaction
Operator. Builder. Editor.
Venture
MAKA
Founded and scaled MAKA, a consumer beverage brand, to national distribution. Applied the same market discipline that now drives his real estate practice: identify the gap, build the system, execute with precision.
Venture
Squash on Fire
Launched, operated, and stabilized a West End-based athletic facility from the ground up. From site selection to lease negotiation to day-to-day operations. A firsthand understanding of commercial real estate from the inside out.
Publication
The Long View Journal
An independent publication exploring how places are formed through design, how inhabitants shape culture, and how local institutions contribute to vibrant, resilient communities. The lens Brian applies to every neighborhood he works in.
Approach
Advice over sales.
Context over noise.
Real estate transactions are among the highest-stakes decisions most people make. Brian's approach is to slow down, ask better questions, and make sure every client has the context they need to decide with confidence.
That means being direct when it matters, patient when the process demands it, and honest even when the honest answer is not what someone wants to hear. Clients work with Brian to help them think clearly, not just to open doors.
DC's historic row homes hold a particular place in Brian's practice. Whether fee simple or condo, the rowhouse represents this city at its most distinctive: architecture with proportion, neighborhoods with character, and assets with lasting value. It is the property type he knows most deeply and is most passionate about helping clients evaluate, negotiate, and secure.
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Real Estate Development
Advanced graduate study in real estate development at one of the country's leading programs for the built environment. The degree bridges the disciplines of finance, law, design, and public policy, providing a comprehensive view of how development projects come together from concept to completion. It is a credential built for those who want to understand real estate not just as a transaction, but as a force that shapes cities and communities over time.
Boston University
BS Finance + BS Entrepreneurship
Dual undergraduate degrees earned simultaneously at the Questrom School of Business. The Finance degree built a rigorous foundation in capital markets, valuation, and investment analysis. The Entrepreneurship degree focused on how businesses are built, scaled, and sustained. A pairing that has informed every professional chapter since.
Work With Brian
Ready when you are.
Georgetown MRE. Startup founder. $775M+ in team closed volume. Nearly two decades in this market. When you work with Brian, you get all of it, on your transaction, directly.