Washingtonian magazine has named Daryl Judy of Washington Fine Properties to its 2026 list of the '100 Best Agents' in the Washington, DC area, and also recognized him as an Elite Producers Platinum honoree. This acknowledgment underscores his position as one of the region's leading real estate professionals, with over 900 transactions and $1.17 billion in lifetime sales.
The '100 Best Agents' list is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional client service, market knowledge, and professional achievement in the competitive Washington metropolitan market. The Elite Producers Platinum designation further highlights Judy's sustained high-level sales production, placing him among the top performers in the area.
Judy's career is built on extensive local experience across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. He has handled a diverse range of properties, from historic rowhouses and downtown condos to investment properties and family homes. This breadth gives him practical insight into pricing, marketing, and negotiation strategies that benefit his clients.
Clients appreciate his straightforward communication style. He provides honest market analysis, identifies potential issues early, and offers candid advice, even when it might not be what they expect. His hands-on involvement ensures clients feel supported throughout the transaction, without being pressured into decisions.
His consistent approach has allowed him to serve clients across all price points, from first-time buyers to luxury sellers. Recognition from Washingtonian, RealTrends, and the Washington Business Journal reflects his results, but what truly sets him apart is the steady guidance and judgment he brings to each client relationship.
The current Washington, DC housing market is described as somewhat competitive, with a median sale price of approximately $695,000, a slight 0.77% decrease year over year. Homes are spending a median of 49 days on the market. Sales activity has increased, with 1,839 homes sold in the latest period, up 7.9% from the previous year. Homes are closing at an average of 99% of asking price, and about 26.6% sell above list price. However, 31.2% of listings experience price reductions, indicating that buyers are selective and mispriced homes take longer to sell. Desirable properties can still fetch about 1% above asking and go pending in roughly 21 days.
For buyers, this market offers more time to evaluate properties, but correctly priced homes in sought-after neighborhoods may still attract competition. Sellers should not assume multiple offers and should base their strategy on neighborhood-level data.
Daryl Judy is an Associate Broker at Washington Fine Properties, based in the Logan Circle office. He serves clients throughout Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County, with expertise in residential properties, historic homes, condominiums, and investment purchases. His combination of detailed market analysis and consultative communication helps clients understand both the immediate transaction and long-term implications.
