Sellers
The Home-selling Experience
From your first conversation with us to the moment the proceeds from the sale of your home are in your hands, we take care of every aspect of the process. We are at your service as professionals and specialists on every scale, across marketing and advertising, technology and storytelling, presentation and documentation.
We know how, when, and where to best capture and convert buyer attention toward your home. Combining the latest technology and marketing strategies, we personalize the experience for you and your property.
Selling Your Home, the NextHome Way
Testimonials
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Laketa did an exceptional job with assisting me with my home buying process. I look forward to working with her again. You won’t be disappointed.
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- Lauren Jones
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Working with Laketa Burges as a referral partner has been an absolute pleasure! Laketa's professionalism, deep market knowledge, and unwavering commitment to her clients set her apart.
She has an incredible ability to listen and truly understand her clients’ needs, ensuring that every homebuyer or seller she works with feels supported and informed throughout the process. Her attention to detail and ability to anticipate potential challenges make her a standout realtor who consistently delivers results.
As a referral partner, I can confidently say that Laketa is the real deal. She doesn’t just talk about collaboration; she lives it. Her dedication to fostering seamless communication between all parties involved makes every transaction smooth and efficient. Her genuine passion for helping people find their dream homes is inspiring and a testament to her character.
If you're looking for a realtor in Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina who combines expertise, integrity, and a client-first approach, Laketa Burges is the one to call. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional real estate services!
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- Mesha Miller (Mortgage Advisor)
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Laketa is very good at what she does. I have used her more than once and I got the same results. Someone who takes their time to make sure you understand everything patiently. I see why she’s rated so high.
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- Lemuel Johnson
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Dr. Burgess was highly knowledgeable, communicative and effective in navigating my search for a new home. Any time I had a question, I did not hesitate to reach out to her. In turn, she quickly provided me with answers and resolutions. Dr. Burgess maintained excellent contact with any listing agents, submitted timely offers, negotiated well and most importantly, got me into a home I adore.
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- Lana A (Attorney)
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Let me start off by saying this. We were not an easy couple to work with, I was going one way, my husband was going another way, and we were clashing every single way of our journey. However, LaKeta stayed professional at all turns that we were throwing her direction. Our house was on the market for a while. And she was giving us feedback of what would should do in order for the house to move faster. And HERE'S where my husband and I clashed, because I was trying to do what she asked, and he was like, "I don't want to," but eventually he came around (bits and pieces), not at a 100%. And we did what we were supposed to do for us to FINALLY get the house sold. She kept us in a loop of all paperwork that needed to be signed. What paperwork needed to be sent in? So I appreciate everything that she has done. I appreciate that she maintained professionalism. When my husband was throwing rocks in the plan, I appreciate everything she has done from the very beginning to the very end of when we had to close. Till we were finally able to close and I say, if you ever need a realtor she is the person to go to.
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- Kenyetta Lewis Hewitt (Seller)
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Mrs. Burgess was the most wonderful agent to work with. She was knowledgeable and helpful the whole way. She fought for our wants and wishes and madie it happen.
Jessica Laster
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- Jessica Laster
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I can’t thank Dr. Laketa Burgess enough for all the work she put into helping me find a home. Between my credit challenges and being on a tight timeline, she never gave up or made me feel like just another client. She stayed patient, stayed resourceful, and genuinely cared about helping me and my son find the right place—not just any place.
She advocated for me, kept me in the loop every step of the way, and when it looked like things might not work out, she stayed locked in. In the end, we found the perfect home at the right price. I’m beyond grateful.
If you’re looking for someone who’s not just professional but real, dedicated, and invested in your outcome—Dr. Burgess is who you want on your team. I highly recommend her.
-Daniel Daughtry Sr.
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- Daniel Daughtry Sr.
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LaKeta is outstanding! Her service and exceptional expertise she provided throughout the process of selling my home was fantastic! It was a pleasure working with her. Thank you for your guidance and expertise, my home sold in a remarkably short time frame and at the asking price. I cannot recommend your services highly enough.
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- William Simpson
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LaKeta is an amazing realtor, who took the time to tour over a dozen houses and help guide us through some complicated negotiations. Despite having a six hour difference between us, she was always available to patiently answer our questions. She is kind, smart and a first rate professional.
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- MT
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She was extremely patient and professional. She was always there when I had questions. She made me feel like I was important even though I knew she had other clients.
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- Edward Smalls II (Manager )
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Great service and very patient and available when we needed her. Also very pleasant and gave great advice ,very seasoned.
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- Lemuel Johnson
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LaKeta is #dabomb! Her commitment to excellence was evident in every aspect of the selling process. She went above and beyond to ensure that my property was presented in its best light, utilizing professional photography and a comprehensive marketing strategy to ensure we received our asking price. Despite her busy schedule, she always made me feel like a priority. LaKeta's responsiveness and availability, whether through phone calls, emails, or virtual meetings, it provided me with a sense of confidence and trust. Her professionalism and integrity were unwavering, and I felt well-supported throughout the entire selling journey. I highly recommended!!
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- Felicia Simpson
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We recently purchased a home, and we cannot say enough great things about our realtor, LaKeta Burgess. After living overseas for nearly two decades, my wife and I were making a major transition back to the United States, and LaKeta made what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and manageable.
Even while we were still abroad, LaKeta went above and beyond—touring dozens of homes on our behalf, recording detailed videos, and walking us through each property via live video calls. Her dedication was unmatched; she even conducted tours for us in the middle of a blizzard. That level of commitment truly set her apart.
Throughout the entire process, LaKeta provided thoughtful guidance, clearly outlining the pros and cons of each home while helping us see the potential in every property we considered. Her expertise, patience, and genuine care made all the difference.
We are incredibly grateful for her hard work and would highly recommend LaKeta Burgess to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and truly exceptional real estate professional.
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- Mike Govoni (Department of State)
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There are not enough words to say how wonderful LaKeta is as an agent and she truly made me feel like a friend who was looking out for me. She is extremely knowledgable, professional, kind, caring and goes above and beyond to help her clients in all aspects of the home buying process at a time when clients can easily become stressed out. She is truly a blessing!! I would recommend her very highly if you want an agent you can trust and rely upon for the best service ever!!
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- Deborah McGerty
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LaKeta Burgess was amazing! My 82 year old mother hired her to sell her house Waldorf, Maryland. LaKeta was prompt in responding to all of my mother’s questions, concerns, and needs. She was extremely knowledgeable at her trade and had the house sold in 3 weeks! She even helped my mother find a company to pack her belongings and move her at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend her!
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- Michele Busey
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We recently purchased a home, and we cannot say enough great things about our realtor, LaKeta Burgess. After living overseas for nearly two decades, my wife and I were making a major transition back to the United States, and LaKeta made what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and manageable.
Even while we were still abroad, LaKeta went above and beyond—touring dozens of homes on our behalf, recording detailed videos, and walking us through each property via live video calls. Her dedication was unmatched; she even conducted tours for us in the middle of a blizzard. That level of commitment truly set her apart.
Throughout the entire process, LaKeta provided thoughtful guidance, clearly outlining the pros and cons of each home while helping us see the potential in every property we considered. Her expertise, patience, and genuine care made all the difference.
We are incredibly grateful for her hard work and would highly recommend LaKeta Burgess to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and truly exceptional real estate professional.
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- Mike Govoni (Department of State)
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Laketa is an amazing Real Estate professional. She is a seller's and buyer's agent. While conducting business with Laketa by my side I learned a few important facts about her that inspires me to continue future real estate opportunities with Laketa. She is respected in the community. Other agents, settlement companies. and brokers prefer working with her opposed to others. Most importantly, she is always on top of her work load and has the compasity to work with multiple clients all at once. Lastly, she is a trainer and educator. I personally witnessed Laketa train a team of new agents in a servant leadership manner. I have worked with many in the real estate industry and Laketa sets herself ahead of all others. Most importantly...she loves what she does!
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- James Laster (Owner)
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It has been a pleasure working with LaKeta. She is a team player and wants her clients to succeed. She sees challenges and creates feasible solutions. Within a short time of working with her I obtained my first investment property in Williamsburg, VA. I look forward to more transactions together.
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- Julian Jones (Investor)
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When looking for a good realtor… turns to you getting THEE BEST in the DMV! Laketa helped our family secure a home while we were living in a different State. She is very professional, patient, and thorough. LaKeta made sure we were informed of all aspects of purchasing our home. She Exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond from start to finish…even provided recommendations for Contractors (Inspectors, Lenders, Painters, General, Pet Services, etc). We had plenty of late nights, last minute changes, and unexpected challenges… she was always there willing to help whether it was educating us or giving her professional opinion. Her experience and knowledge about Real Estate is impeccable and you will not go wrong with having her as your Realtor. Look No Further… The Champ Is Here!
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- Larissa Young
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I truly appreciate working with Laketa Burgess. She is and was knowledgeable, intentional and professional. She took the time to explain things to me and
worked to get this first time homebuyer into a home despite the small turn around time I had. She's been an ally, friend, and advisor and helped me navigate a difficult time to buy a house. My growing family and I are immensely grateful to had had the opportunity to work with her.
Thank you, Thank you I will recommend you to everyone I know if they want to receive the best service possible! I will definitely be back to you when it's time to sell and purchase.
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- Ms Jessie Chevez (Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist )
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Working with LaKeta has been one of the best experiences! She made the process as simple as possible, gave honest feedback throughout, and trekked to showings when I was unavailable just to name a few of the many pros of working with her. This is my second time working with LaKeta and if it ever came to it she would be my choice the third time around!!
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- Breauna Simpson
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I would like to talk about something that touches the very foundation of the American Dream: our homes.
As a military veteran who grew up in various small apartments, the idea of owning a home, much less selling one, felt like a distant dream for most of my life. It was a dream cultivated through years of service, hard work, and a vision of a place where my family could truly put down roots. So, when it came time to sell our house, I approached it with the same precision and seriousness I once applied to many years in the military. That's where LaKeta came in.
She wasn't just our realtor; she became an invaluable member of our family, a trusted ally in the complex operation of helping us understand all the details of what this major decision entails with an incredible level of dedication. I mean, you talk about someone who commits – she committed to helping our family from the beginning to the end.
Her commitment to guiding us every step of the way was nothing short of remarkable. From expertly listing our place to working what I can only describe as magic with the staging, pictures, open house, and video – believe me, our home never looked so good, it was practically ready to move right in!
She truly devoted her time to us, answering our questions, sometimes for the third time, always with that warm, reassuring smile. LaKeta navigated every detail with such a genuine friendly spirit and a personal touch that truly sets her apart. It's not every day you find someone who brings that kind of care and an "A-game" to their work.
So, to LaKeta, from our family to yours, we extend our deepest gratitude.
You transformed what could have been a tough process into a remarkably smooth journey. If you're looking for a realtor who brings not just skill and expertise, but also an enormous heart and an unwavering commitment to your family's well-being, LaKeta is, without a doubt, your person. She's earned our highest recommendations, and truly remarkable. Thank you, LaKeta, for making a real difference in our lives.
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- Matthew Hawes
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Dr. LaKeta Burgess was truly awesome, she was patient in answering the numerous questions we had throughout the process of searching, touring, and closing on our house. She was impressive with her honesty, transparency, and knowledge of the market. Her responsiveness was incredible, and availability to schedule home / video tours for varying schedules and time zones was helpful and truly appreciated. Her energy and calmness help put me at ease in a process that can be quite stressful. She truly listened to what we were looking for, she was honest on what is possible in the market and price range we had in mind. Her critical eye for details and understanding of our needs was excellent. We truly felt heard and felt she was looking out for our needs. We are happy with our new home and thankful for her assistance. We would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!
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- Amaryllis & Tony Diaz
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LaKeta is truly exceptional! She guided us every step of the way and refused to let us settle. As veterans, we sought a realtor who understood the process, and she went above and beyond, even showing us properties via video every weekend. Her knowledge and dedication made the daunting task of purchasing a home from overseas seamless. She is completely trustworthy, transparent, and truly understands her client's wants and needs. A perfect 10/10 recommendation. We will certainly work with her again in the future. She is simply the best!
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- Ericka C (Homebuyer)
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Let me tell you, folks, selling a home can feel like a marathon, sometimes even an obstacle course! But with LaKeta by our side, it was truly a partnership. She wasn't just our realtor; she became an honorary member of the family through this whole adventure.
From the moment we decided to list, LaKeta dove in with an incredible level of dedication. I mean, you talk about someone who devotes her time – she really did. And her patience? Well, let's just say she had enough for all of us, even when we were probably asking the same questions for the third time! Her commitment to helping us every step of the way, from expertly listing our place to working her magic with the staging, pictures, open house, and video…(believe me, it was magic – our home never looked so good!), it was just remarkable.
She understood that selling a home isn't just a transaction; it's a big life event, full of memories and a little bit of anxiety. And she navigated it all with such a warm, friendly spirit and a genuine personal touch. It's not every day you find someone who brings that kind of care to their work. So, to LaKeta, from our family to yours, thank you.
You made a potentially tough process feel a whole lot smoother, and we're just so grateful. If you're looking for someone who brings their A-game and a big heart, LaKeta is definitely your person. She will be ours for life! Her work comes with our highest recommendations!
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- Matthew Hawes
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A great job is definitely an understatement, Dr. Burgess has gone above and beyond for our family trying to sell/ rent our home. Being military she made us feel very comfortable being out of state but still having an open line of communication on how we would like to move forward with any decision. If you go with Dr. Burgess I promise you will not be disappointed she really commits to you and your housing needs!
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- Asia Myrick
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LaKeta was an amazing Realtor. Every house that we viewed was perfect! I have already recommended her to others, and will continue to do so.
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- Brian Corbin (Owner, Same God New Me)
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We have worked with LaKeta twice and have even referred her to a couple of friends. Hands down the most professional and hardest working Realtor around
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- Brian & Lavanna Corbin (Home Seller)
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What can we say besides…fantastic, go-getter, and extremely pleasant to work with. We are so grateful for LaKeta’s hard work and dedication. She was on top of every detail, from the initial home search to the final closing. LaKeta was kind and patient as she listened to our every detail of what we looked for in our true ‘Dream home’. Her professionalism, knowledge, helpfulness and quick to respond to each question we asked.
She helped us find our dream home faster than we ever thought possible. Her keen eye for detail and understanding of our needs were commendable. We are extremely happy with our purchase and felt very well taken care of during the entire process. Her negotiation skills were top-notch and she was able to secure our dream home in a timeframe that seemed impossible. She was always available and went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable throughout the entire process. We would recommend LaKeta without any reservations! Thank you for such a great experience! We love our new home!
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- Matthew Hawes
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Working with Laketa was a great experience. She was patient, knowledgeable and flexible through out. Would recommend her for anyone looking for someone who is all of the above and also advocate for you.
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- Avril Johnson
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I would highly recomment LaKeta Burgess for all your real estate needs! She is professional, extremely knowledgable, and she goes above and beyond to make sure all your needs and questions are answered and resolved in a timely manner. LaKeta definitely makes you feel like family and is always available to help you out. I would never use anyone else!! If you want an agent who gives 200%, Laketa is the perfect person!!!
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- Deborah McGerty
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