My family and I moved to Northern Virginia in 2004 on a military assignment. We loved the area so much that we decided to stay. I am the wife of a retired Army soldier. As a military spouse, I know the ups and downs of moving…what’s important, and what’s not. I also learned a lot of lessons on what to do, and what not to do.
As a Full-time Realtor® with over 20 years in the sales/service industry, I bring a wealth of wisdom and insight to the needs of my clients with proven experience performing a comprehensive comparative analysis of homes and marketing them with the highest sellable price. I know firsthand that moving to the D.C. metro area can be a daunting experience; I’ll help make it a pleasant experience for you and your family. Whether you are conducting a marathon house hunting trip, finding a home by yourself (while keeping a spouse involved that’s far away), or just spending hours finding the perfect home, I am ready, willing, and prepared to help you reach your goals!
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and an Associate’s degree in Business and Marketing. I have spent most of my professional life in sales and customer service; my takeaway is that the key to success is to simply listen and help people get what they want. Above all else, I pride myself on my strong ethics, professionalism, and these FIVE Core Values:
Commitment to Excellence – Customer service is the focus of everything I do. Exceeding your expectations is my goal. Integrity - High standards of honesty and strong moral principles. Doing the right thing all the time. Creativity – While using systems and processes, creating a personalized marketing plan for each home I sell. Innovator - progressive, enlightening forward-thinker who is always engaging in new ideas for better solutions and streamlining processes. Fearless – Able to take on challenges, difficult situations, demanding customers, and tight deadlines. Always engaging in critical thinking.
In my spare time, I enjoy running, working out, camping, skiing, and traveling to new places. As well, I support multiple community service causes, active as a volunteer for my church, and serve on various committees for my son’s school. Finally, I’m a Board Member of the Potomac Club Master Association.
Judy was wonderful to work with during the whole process of selling our home. I appreciated her honesty and realistic expectations for our personal family dynamics. We would definitely choose to work with Judy for any future home buying or selling.
3 years ago
Seller Review
Gwen and Andrew Arredondo, Woodbridge VA
We hired Judy Petrak to represent us in purchasing a new home and selling our current home. She was a true professional. I really see how her knowledge and insight sets her apart.
I will recommend Judy to everyone as she deserves the highest praise. She knew the true value of properties both in what we were looking to buy and on the sale of our current home.
From the professional pictures to the staging recommendations, our home looked amazing and stood out among the competition.
In our home purchase she saved us money, health and peace of mind in buying our new home. In a market where buyers are waiving inspections to compete, we were able to get a contingent inspection and found a few items that saved us in our purchase. Judy goes above and beyond for her clients and is such a great advocate.
Real estate transactions can be confusing and stressful and Judy thought of everything. She also took time to explain everything. The whole process was smooth and as easy as it could be because of Judy's care, knowledge and attention to detail.
If you want someone you can trust who you know will advocate for your best interest, don't hesitate to hire Judy Petrak!
5 years ago
Seller Review
Victoria Miller, Woodbridge VA
Judy is a real Pro! She understood our neighborhood and it’s history of sales which made negotiations with prospective buyers a breeze. Our home sold in 1 day. As we had bought our next home before selling our existing home, Judy was able to help manage getting us to closing remotely so it all went smoothly. If you have a chance to work with Judy, DO IT!
4 years ago
Seller Review
Althea Duncan, Woodbridge Va
I can't speak HIGHLY enough of our experience with Judy. From the moment we spoke, I knew I wanted her as my realtor. She came out to my house the next day and performed a methodical inspection and made recommendations on what we needed to do to prepare the house to sell. She answered our questions and concerns, providing objective data on how many homes they sell, how long their homes typically stay on the market and provided info of comps in the area. It wasn't about just sales with Judy, she was there to serve us and meet (and met) every need! She proved that time and time again by responding QUICKLY to all correspondence. She had quality professional contractors that came out and did outstanding work with painting, carpet, landscaping and much more. I would HIGHLY recommend Judy to everyone I know! Her professionalism, knowledge, kindness, honesty and hard work ethic are greatly respected and appreciated. She was not just a Realtor, she became a friend! Continued Success!!
