Over the years, we have been honored to have received numerous testimonials from a wide variety of highly respected industry professionals. The following is a representative sampling of them.
We are pleased to have received the testimonials below from a great array of DC metro area real estate industry professionals.
Throughout my entire 20+ year career I’ve had the opportunity and privilege to work with the Principals at Fraser Forbes on Land Acquisition and Sales of premier properties in the Washington DC, metro area. Properties that ranged from the most complex requiring creative strategies and structures, Lansdowne and Potomac Yard, to the traditional finished lot, residential transaction. Each time they have proven their ability to bring real value with added participation on the process. As important, through each phase of our market cycle, bringing strategic vision and a level of experience coupled with expertise essential for success. Fraser Forbes is uniquely suited to bring success to any Land Acquisition and Sale strategy in Washington, DC.
- Steve Fritz, President
Ryland Homes
I’ve worked with the professionals at Fraser Forbes for over 10 years now, first as a Director of Land Acquisition of Pulte Homes, later opening the Mid-Atlantic Division of KB Home, and now as the East Coast manager for Landcap Partners, a specialty finance company. In each capacity I’ve been able to turn to Fraser Forbes and know with confidence they would care for all my real estate needs. As the premier Mid-Atlantic land broker Fraser Forbes team twice sold me projects nominated for Washington Business Journals Deal of the Year – Potomac Yard and The Crown Farm. Without their counsel, buying land here in Washington would be a much scarier prospect.
- Steve Coniglio, Partner
Sunbrook Partners
I've known Rich for about 10 years as we've been an active developer of multi-family real estate in the DC market for decades. Rich is simply the best land broker in the DC MSA. He knows every player, understands the "game" and does so as he keeps the highest ethical standards. When I'm selling land, I can't imagine not using Rich for the listing.
- Matt Ascher, Director
Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments
I have worked with Bruce Winston and other professionals at Fraser Forbes on numerous transactions involving the faith-based community's diverse and extensive real estate holdings across Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Fraser Forbes' team approach to finding the right development partners for specific projects, accessing financial value for the religious institutions' real property, and structuring mutually beneficial deals has helped build strong, positive, and enduring bonds between developers, builders and the religious community. In my book, Bruce Winston is the first choice as the go to agent to make things happen for a "win-win" result. And that is what you want in order to build stronger communities.
- Midgett S. Parker, Jr., Esq.
Linowes and Blocher LLP
Rich Samit is one of the most knowledgeable and hard working people I know in the area of land and real estate services in the DC Metropolitan area and beyond. He will do what it takes to make his client's projects successful.
- Michael Faerber, Partner
McMillian Metro, P.C.
Rich is an industry leader, a driven and forward thinking real estate executive. His knowledge of the Washington real estate market has helped drive the growth and success of Fraser Forbes.
- Dennis Cotter
James G. Davis Construction
Fraser Forbes and Loiederman Soltesz Associates, Inc. have enjoyed a very close working relationship on identifying, exploring and jointly working together on many real estate opportunities within the greater Washington metropolitan area for over 10 years. The firm is highly professional and has an excellent reputation as being on the forefront of developing real estate markets in the Washington, DC area.
- Jim Soltesz, President and CEO
Loiderman Soltesz Associates, Inc.
With the help of Fraser Forbes, MRP acquired the Exchange at Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia; an approximately 1.7M sq. ft. property to be developed into a mixed-use town center. Fraser Forbes is one of the most successful brokers of land in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, has access to the key players in the market and knows how to facilitate transactions. We found them to be highly knowledgeable, problem solving deal makers. We look forward to a long term mutually beneficial relationship with Fraser Forbes and its professionals.
- Robert J. Murphy, Managing Principal
MRP Realty
I have worked closely with Rich Samit and his team of real estate professionals at Fraser Forbes over the last 10+ years. Rich has spearheaded successful sales efforts for Carl M Freeman Companies with multiple redevelopment sites we have owned. His knowledge, skill sets and ability to consummate transactions seamlessly have been deeply appreciated and of great benefit. I endorse his company's services whole heartedly and look forward to doing additional business together.
- Michael T. Reilly, COO and EVP
Carl M. Freeman Companies
With the help of Fraser Forbes and their professional leadership, Centex Homes participated in the recently acquired Potomac Yard. The project encompasses 1700+/- residential units and 2,000,000+/- square feet of state-of-the-art buildable office and retail components in the bustling close-in corridor of Alexandria, VA near Washington Reagan National Airport. Centex Homes has been a NY Stock Exchange listed homebuilding company since 1969. This purchase has been significant in positioning Centex Homes as a top five leader in the Washington, DC development industry.
- Howard B. Katz, Acquisitions & Development Director, Streetscape/Michael Harris Development, Inc.
Former Vice President Strategic Land Acquisition
Centex Homes
Fraser Forbes is one of the Washington DC metro areas most active brokerage firms that is well connected and is staffed with seasoned, experienced real estate professionals from the home building and land development industry.
-Stephen J. Nardella
Winchester Homes LLC
We completed a complicated workout on a residential land transaction with Rich Samit of Fraser Forbes in late 2009. We believe Fraser Forbes’ knowledge of land values, trends, and market participants is unparalleled in the Washington DC area. We wouldn’t consider doing a land transaction in this market without their help.
-Andrew New
Farragut Group
I have worked with Fraser Forbes on numerous transactions over the years, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to both buyers and sellers of land for development. I believe that the firms expansive network of contacts and opportunities in the marketplace is unrivalled in the Washington metro area and particularly Northern Virginia. My relationship with Fraser Forbes allows me to better source new deals both on the market and under the radar. I look forward to doing many more deals with them in the years to come.
-David C. DeMarco, President Southeast Region
Hovnanian Land Investment Group
Rich and his firm are the "go to firm" for land opportunities in the Washington Metropolitan area. He is an honest individual who values relationships and hard work.
- Carlos Ostria, P.E., Senior Vice President
Loiderman Soltesz Associates, Inc.
Rich knows more about land sales than anyone I know. While the real estate sector has had good times and bad times, Rich has been consistent in his energetic, knowledgeable and successful approach. He is an entrepreneurial, talented business man with honesty and integrity. Rich is also a fighter who is willing to work hard to meet goals.
- Neal Simon, Founder and CEO
Highline Wealth Management
Gulick Group has had the opportunity to work with Fraser Forbes on several occasions and has been impressed with their professionalism, experience and knowledge of the industry, and especially with their willingness and ability to facilitate resolution of the “sticking points” of the deal. Fraser Forbes has demonstrated the unique capability of making sure the parties are truly satisfied, rather than focusing exclusively on the closing.
-Pete Gulick, President & CEO
Gulick Group
The great thing about working with the team at Fraser Forbes is not only their knowledge base but their willingness to listen to the client’s needs and target only the best suited sites. As a residential homebuilder/developer this makes a winning combination. I’d highly recommend the Fraser Forbes team as a key player in our company’s past and future success.
- Diane Cox Basheer, Principal
Basheer & Edgemoore
I have done several purchase transactions with Bruce Winston. His input and guidance has been essential in getting the deals to closing. Bruce understands the needs of both parties and can guide the negotiations to a successful conclusion without wasting time.
- David Weiss, President
Design Tech Builders, Inc.
Thank you for your recent assistance successfully marketing two separate parcels of Virginia real estate for The Washington Savings Bank. We found your service to be excellent. We appreciate your accessibility, quick response time and knowledge and advice regarding details of structuring terms. We would not hesitate to recommend you and your firm for future transactions.
- Jeff Whittaker, SVP
The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B.
Our firm has been working with Rich and all of the professionals at Fraser Forbes for well over ten years. They are without peer when it comes to knowledge of commercial and residential real estate throughout the greater DC area. They have an uncanny sixth sense for knowing what land is worth, who is selling and who is looking to buy. They are masters at marrying up buyers and sellers; they simply know how to make things happen. I recommend the professionals at Fraser Forbes without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell commercial or residential ground.
- Gary Bowman, President
Bowman Consulting
I have worked with the team at Fraser Forbes over the years on many successful transactions. From my experience, Fraser Forbes has demonstrated outstanding knowledge of the land market on both sides of the river. Fraser Forbes has provided me with valuable resources in a competitive marketplace, which has consistently led to successful business deals. Their reach and knowledge of the land market puts Fraser Forbes in an elite group in the mid Atlantic brokerage community. In the event that you would like to discuss Fraser Forbes' qualifications in greater detail, feel free to call me at (703) 964-7505.
- Fred Hetzel
Vice President of Land Acquisition
Stanley Martin Homes
I have worked with the team at Fraser Forbes on many successful transactions. In each case, I felt that the representation added value to the transaction for Kettler and that the team was critical to getting the deal over the finish line. Fraser Forbes is one of the few outside brokerage firms that we have retained to represent us in the sale of residential land. I believe that Fraser Forbes is among the most respected and knowledgeable residential land brokerage firm across all product types in the Metropolitan Area.
- Rick Hausler, Principal, Insight Property Group
As more properties are brought into our OREO portfolio I will keep you and your team first on my list of contacts. Your team has been extremely instrumental in guiding our strategies and helping to keep me in tune with the reality of today’s changing market trends. Thanks for all you do.
- Claire M. Cline, Former Vice President
Sandy Spring Bank
Fraser Forbes is the only company in metropolitan Washington that specializes in land transactions. They have carved out a terrific niche for themselves. No other company employs as many knowledgeable land brokers as Fraser Forbes. Their coverage of the entire Washington, DC area is unparalleled.
- Mark Coletta, Vice President
Camden Property Trust
Rich is one of the savviest guys I know - in the real estate market or anywhere else. Most importantly, he's a person of true integrity and character. I'm glad to consider him a friend.
- David Greene, Vice President and Financial Advisor
Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Rich is the top commercial real estate land sales and multifamily expert in the Washington, DC region, bar none. His level of expertise and his transaction track record over the past 15 years is unmatched. I have known Rich through our young President's Organization (YPO) Chapter and Forum. He is a great friend, and a man of the highest integrity, professionalism, and creativity. He takes both a strategic and tactical view when working with his clients and investors. If you are looking to buy, sell or invest in land or multifamily assets, Rich is one guy you need to talk to!
- Tien Wong, Chair & CEO
Lore Systems, Inc.
Rich has a tremendous breadth and depth of knowledge in the details and dynamics of Washington DC real estate, combining an understanding of the broad market activity with the details of every submarket. He has built an excellent brokerage company with experts in every part of the Washington area market. He not only excels as land broker who maximizes his client’s return, but is also an experienced deal broker, who leverages his knowledge of each client’s needs to match them to land opportunities that fit in well with their individual business plans. Fraser Forbes continuing success in a challenging market is testimony to Rich’s expertise and insight.
- Eddie Byrne, Principal
Riverside Development LC
Rich works hard to build and maintain successful business relationships. His expertise and tenacity enhance the value of any project in which he is involved. Rich understands the market, the players, and the nuances of the real estate industry. His relationships and hard work ensure that his clients always get the best deal possible.
- Craig Kazanjian
Kaz Brothers LC
Fraser Forbes’ advisory services provides a qualified and essential perspective in the analysis of real property disposition. Their experience and on-staff professionals can assess market conditions, budgets, availability of buyers and alternative options in land and commercial property sales. When a bank needs assistance developing a plan for an asset, I can think of no better place to start than with Fraser Forbes.
- Barry Watkins, Former President
Eagle Bank Corporation
I have found Fraser Forbes to be one of the most well rounded real estate companies that I know. They understand the implications of zoning, land use, master plans, county requirements and approval processes. They realize that there is a lot more to entitling a piece of property and vesting its inherent land value than simply signing a contract of sale. I believe they understand the complexities of issues whether a site is in an urban in-fill or revitalization area or in rural parts of the country. As a land use planner, it is refreshing to have a discussion with someone that values your professional opinion on land use matters, listens and tries to both understand and strategize how all parties can benefit from alternative approaches.
- Gary J. Rubino, Division Manager of Planning & Landscape Architecture
Greenhorne & O’Mara
I have had the pleasure of working with Fraser Forbes on a number of deals over the years. I sincerely appreciate the groups professionalism, industry-wide contacts, and wealth of land and brokerage expertise. My association with Fraser Forbes has consistently been a mutually rewarding relationship. Their core in sourcing development opportunities combined with experienced skillful negotiations with owners, stake holders, and governmental authorities adds significant value to our business. Fraser Forbes also has knowledge of the players and projects that make the group an acknowledged and unrivalled leader in land brokerage. As a result, I look forward to working on many more acquisitions and sales in the years to come.
- Hobie Mitchell, President
Lansdowne Development Group
Since the mid 1990’s, I have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with Fraser Forbes. They have been instrumental in both the sale and purchase of several key properties for our company during this time. The Palladium Condominium in McLean and the Promenade at the East Falls Church Metro to name a few. Their associates have always provided professional, responsible and prompt services.
- Douglas Schneiderman, Vice President
Madison Homes, Inc.
All but a few in the real estate industry hadn't given Columbia Pike a thought in years. Fortunately, the folks at Fraser Forbes were some of the few who did pay attention. Now, thanks in large part to their efforts, we have nearly $200 million in approved projects preparing to break ground. For my part, I know how much work goes into building a great place and how instrumental the firm has been in launching that effort. Thank you. I look forward to the groups further contributions to turning the Columbia Pike dream into reality.
- Timothy Lynch, Former Executive Director
Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization
No one ever takes the time to say, “Thank you” when a job is well done. I hope that when you think of me, I will be the exception. Thank you, Mr. Samit for displaying a rare show of manners and leadership skills both of which obviate the need to ask why Fraser Forbes is so successful.
- David B. Dahbura, Former Vice President
Homes Portfolio LLC
Fraser Forbes has successfully represented A & M Ventures, LLC in multiple sales and acquisitions throughout Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. In addition to selling various properties, the firm has been invaluable in freely lending their time and expertise regarding planning, market insights and numerous acquisition opportunities. When employing the services of a seasoned real estate professional one looks for many qualities, including integrity, market knowledge and a positive "can do" attitude. To achieve success in a changing market we believe that Fraser Forbes possesses these qualities and many others. Regardless of the size of the project, large or small, it is with great pleasure to recommend the services of Fraser Forbes. A & M Ventures, LLC feels fortunate to call Fraser Forbes and their resources part of their decision making team. Please feel free to contact me for additional information or references.
- Daryl C. Andrews
A & M Ventures, LLC
We want to express our sincere appreciation for your team’s assistance in the sale of (3) land assets for us over the past several years. Your professionalism and eye toward maximizing value has always been apparent to us.
- Jonathan Lerner & Michael Lerner
RENREL/RSHSIF, LC - Land Investor
I was pleased and impressed with the professionalism of Fraser Forbes in their representation of my interests. The quality and quantity of purchase offers for our property far exceeded my expectations.
- Nancy Wolfe
Property Owner Prince Georges County Maryland
