Meet The DC Insiders Real Estate Team

  

 

Thomas P. Gretz        
Realtor®  Washington, D.C. & Maryland
Direct: 202.386.1441
Office: 240.497.1700 ext:1750
 
 
 Tom is a native Washingtonian with expert knowledge of this area and it`s diverse urban culture. Early on, Tom found success on the local soccer fields, playing in competitive leagues throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. His love for soccer and thirst for competition helped Tom create a winning perspective. After graduating from high school, Tom joined the United States Navy and served aboard the Six Fleet Command Ship in Gaeta, Italy. Living abroad gave Tom a unique perspective on life and gave him an opportunity to meet wonderful people that would become lifelong friends. After serving four years in the military, Tom pursued a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance. Tom`s insight into the financial markets translated well into a career in Real Estate. Tom has helped homebuyers and sellers throughout the Washington area for the past 8 years with the myriad of details involved throughout a real estate transaction. Additionally, Tom has worked with many real estate investors and developers helping to identify and evaluate attractive investment alternatives. Tom has sold over $132 million dollars of residential real estate and $70 million in investment grade multifamily properties. Tom enjoys eating (Italian food), running, surfing, and of course, soccer. Today, Tom and his team have committed thier charitable efforts to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and have raised over $20,000 towards the fight against cancer.

 

 

  Nancy Gretz
  Realtor®  Washington, D.C. & Maryland
  Direct: 301.512.8942
  Office: 240.497.1700 ext:1750
  Nancy@DCInsiders.com

 


Nancy originally hails from California, relocating to the Washington, D.C. area when she was nine. An asset to this areas elite real estate firm Nancy is able to put her unique marketing skills to work. In this market having an experienced marketer give your home its own incomparable presence, is a necessity. Nancy earned a degree from the Art Institute of Virginia and leveraged her skills and talents into a successful career with Navy Federal Credit Union as a marketing consultant. Real Estate was an easy transition for Nancy and she hasn't looked back since. Her original marketing campaigns geared specifically for her clients properties have ensured a quick and profitable sale each and every time. In this market its pays to have full and complete market exposure, it could save you thousands. 

 

  Litsa Laddbush
  Realtor®  Washington, D.C. & Maryland
  Direct: 240.372.3825
  Office: 240.497.1700 ext:1775
  Litsa@DCInsiders.com

 

 

 

A native of Montgomery County, Maryland, Litsa Laddbush has spent more than 25 years with her finger on the pulse of the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. She understands the neighborhoods inside-out and can help position your home for a successful sale in any market. Additionally Litsa can help you discern the right property based on your needs and financial requirements. Her solid marketing and advertising background keeps her up-to-date with the latest marketing tools, allowing her to effectively promote your home. Litsa is a “people person” and you will feel as if you’re working with your best friend, who has your best interest at heart as soon as you meet her. She’s known for her keen listening skills and will always put your needs and desires first. She will work tirelessly and exhaust her resources to help you obtain the home of your dreams, not only because it is her job but more importantly, because she takes pride in making her clients happy. Integrity and professionalism lie at the core of Litsa’s buying and selling philosophy. She consistently provides top of the line service and delivers results.

 

 Lena Vrentzos
 Executive Assistance

 

 

  

 

Lena Vrentzos joined DC Insiders Real Estate Team over 3 years ago. As the executive assistant she is the glue that holds the team together. In this role, she is responsible for all organizational duties related to managing the executive team. This includes scheduling and managing calendars, appointments and maintaining processes for the executive reports. She understands the importance of staff training, retention, and customer service. She manages our customer communications, filing systems and above all always has a smile!

 

 Bobby Lee
 Settlement Attorney
 Sage Title Group
 Office: 301-654-2560
 bobby@sagetitlegroup.com

 

 

Bobby has served the needs of the real estate community of the Washington Metropolitan Area, since graduating from the American University Washington College of Law in 1994. As an attorney, he conducts residential and commercial real estate settlements, offers continuing education classes to real estate professionals, including real estate agents and fellow attorneys, and serves as legal counsel to builders, real estate brokers and individuals. Bobby’s legal experience also includes debtor and creditor rights along with business entity formations. He enjoys serving the needs of the greater community as well by volunteering his time with D.C. HPAP (helping lower income residents to purchase homes) and previously served as President of the Georgetown Preparatory School Alumni Board of Governors. Bobby graduated from the University of Maryland in College Park in 1990 and resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife and son. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia and is an Affiliate Member of Greater Capital Association of Realtors (GCAAR) where he serves on the Public Policy Committee and Contract and Clauses Subcommittee.

 

 Karen Van Zandt
 Home Mortgage Specialist
 Prosperity Mortgage
 Office: 301-497-1772
 karen.vanzandt@prosperitymotgage.com

 

 

Karen Van Zandt has consistently ranked as one of the top ranked producers in the mortgage industry. Karen’s team specializes in creative financing, excellent packaging so that he loans are approved and their customer satisfaction ratings stand at 99%.

 

 Doug Benner
 Senior Loan Officer
 Embrace Home Loans
 Office: 301-354-8251
 dbenner@embracehomeloans.com
 

 

Doug Benner’s doctrine of always doing the right thing and treating people fairly is music to the ears of the borrowers who sing his praises to friends and family members who have seen fit to join his growing group of satisfied customers. They’re equally appreciative of his 10+ years of experience in the field—first with Federal Funding Mortgage and then with 1st American Mortgage Corporation—where he directed 15 loan officers and managed an office that originated more than $400 million in residential loans each year. Rounding out a remarkable resume are the 13 years he spent with DynCorp where he supported the U.S. State Department’s Embassy Security Program working in more than 50 countries. As a pioneer in mortgage lending, Embrace Home Loans remains a prominent leader in the industry today. We are an approved lender for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, approved by HUD for FHA insured loans, approved by VA, and an issuer for Ginnie Mae. Embrace Home Loans is licensed in 46 states. Since 1983, we have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals and their families purchase new homes, lower their monthly payments, and consolidate high-interest debt so they can enjoy some extra spending money. In the last 12 months, our mortgage specialists helped arrange over $2 billion in homeowner loans!