Tamara Barnes · Compass Realtor® in Northern Virginia

Every client, treated like my only client.

First home, PCS move, or downsizing after decades in the family home: you’ll have a military spouse and Certified Senior Advisor in your corner, someone who knows Northern Virginia and knows what a move asks of a family.

Past sales

Homes I’ve Helped Buy & Sell

A few recent closings from across Northern Virginia, from Springfield and Burke to Lorton and Stafford.

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9424 Goshen Lane, Burke, VA 22015
Past Sale

9424 Goshen Lane,
Burke, VA 22015

Sold$620,000|3 Beds|4 Baths|1,668 Sq Ft
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Your Northern Virginia Realtor®

Hi, I’m Tamara.

Helping people is my passion. As a military spouse, I’ve packed up and started over many times, across the U.S. and overseas, so I know how much a move asks of a family: new schools, new routines, and a hundred decisions at once.

My goal is simple: treat every client as if they’re my only client. I take the time to understand what matters most to you, give you honest advice even when it isn’t what you hoped to hear, and do everything I can to make the whole thing feel less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.

“She understands the unique nature of buying a home while in the military because she’s lived the experience personally.”Andreas T., military buyer
CSA®Certified Senior Advisor
Mil spousemoved across the U.S. and abroad
19 homestoured in one weekend for a PCS’ing family
Tamara Barnes, Compass Realtor
Senior moves · Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®

A Gentler Way to Make Your Next Move

Leaving a home you’ve loved for decades is about much more than a sale. Whether you’re downsizing, moving closer to the grandkids, or helping a parent into a senior community, I’ll go at your pace and handle the details, with the whole family kept in the loop.

  • A plan for the move, the sale and the timing, built around you
  • Help sorting a lifetime of belongings, with trusted movers and estate-sale pros
  • Honest advice on which updates are worth it, and Compass Concierge for the ones that are
  • Clear updates for adult children, even if they live out of state
An older couple holding up the keys to their new home
Selling with Tamara

Sell With a Plan, Not a Guess

An online estimate has never seen your new roof or your finished basement. I’ll look at what homes like yours have actually sold for nearby, give you a free home value report, and map out how to get you the strongest offer.

  • A list price grounded in real, recent sales on your street and around it
  • Contractors, cleaners and stagers I trust, so prep doesn’t fall on you
  • Photos, video and Compass marketing that reach serious buyers
  • Straight talk on every offer, and firm negotiating on your behalf
Two-story homes along a quiet suburban street
Buying with Tamara

The Right House, at the Right Price

I’ll tell you honestly when a house is overpriced, even if you’ve fallen for it. We’ll start with your commute, your budget and how you live, then move fast when the right one shows up, even if you’re house hunting from another state.

  • Lenders I trust for a pre-approval that sellers take seriously
  • New listings on Compass the moment they hit, and some before they do
  • Video tours and packed showing weekends for out-of-town buyers
  • Someone on your side from offer to inspection to closing table
Tamara Barnes with a young couple she helped buy a home
Client reviews

In My Clients’ Words

Andreas T.
“Tamara did an amazing job helping us find a house in the DC area. She went above and beyond in the house search (19 homes in 1 weekend), closing, and move-in, including coordinating new carpet before we moved in. She understands buying a home while in the military because she’s lived it. I would highly, highly recommend Tamara for anyone PCS’ing to the DC area.”
Johnny K.
“Tamara is simply amazing! As first-time home buyers, we could not have asked for a better person to guide us. Even better, she is honest. When we were impatient and ready to put an offer on an overpriced property, she worked relentlessly to find us a home more suited to our desires and price range.”
Charmaine E.
“Tamara came to the rescue. She helped us find our next home in a matter of weeks, after nearly three months with another agent. She was professional, authentic and knowledgeable, never rushed us, and was honest when a house or location wasn’t a fit.”
Andrea H.
“A friend recommended Tamara to us. Within a few hours of contacting her she sent us information on multiple homes with our specifications. In addition to being very professional, Tamara is also very genuine and a pleasure to work with.”
Stephanie H.
“Tamara was very professional and nice. She really worked with me on scheduling appointments to see homes and making sure we found what we wanted. We are very happy in our new home!”
Let’s talk

What’s your next move?

Orders just came in, a parent needs a smaller place, or you’re simply curious what your home would sell for? Send me a note and I’ll get back to you myself, with no pressure at all.

Prefer to talk? Call or text 707-592-9696.