Team Bios
Ana Maria Menendez
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Licensed in DC + MD + VA
240.460.4555
Ana Maria Menendez is an Oxford-trained economist with a passion for real estate markets, homes, and people. She enjoys merging her analytical skills and extensive market knowledge to help clients make informed decisions when buying or selling a home or investment property.
Ana Maria has assisted clients in moving from across the US and the world to the DC area – representing over 35 countries and many US states. They appreciate her warm and pragmatic approach, wise intuition, and the sharp analysis that she brings to the process. Ana Maria is a native Spanish speaker.
Ana Maria is professional and honest, always seeking the best results for her clients. She enjoys the immense trust of a personal client base that has grown significantly over the years. Over 95 percent of her clientele comes from referrals from friends and past clients.
Ana Maria lives in Bethesda with her husband and their dog. Prior to working in real estate, she spent more than seven years at The World Bank. She raised her family in the DC area and is still loving her real estate career after more than 20 years.
Suzanne Parmet
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Licensed in DC + MD + VA
301.674.1700
Suzanne Parmet is not your average real estate professional. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, she has mastered the art of delivering unparalleled service to her clients. Her dedication to each and every project is second to none. Whether you're buying or selling a property, Suzanne is there to listen, act proactively, and take a hands-on approach to ensure that your transaction is completed efficiently and effectively.
With her professional background as a real estate attorney, energy efficiency advisor, project manager, and developer, Suzanne brings a unique and diverse skill set to each transaction. Her related degrees and certifications in law, architecture, energy efficiency, and real estate development allow her to provide expert negotiating acumen, creative design sensibilities, keen problem-solving abilities, and exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Suzanne is passionate about incorporating modern design elements, maximizing functionality, and implementing sustainable practices, equipment and materials into her projects. She specializes in mid-century modern and sustainable homes and is committed to helping her clients find the perfect property that not only meets their needs but aligns with their values.
With licenses in MD, DC and VA, Suzanne primarily serves the Southern Montgomery County, Northwest DC, Prince Georges County, and NoVA areas. Originally from New York, Suzanne has lived in the Washington Metro Area for over three decades. She is a longtime resident of the charming Town of Chevy Chase, where she resides with her husband, son, dog and cat.
Allison Scuriatti
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Licensed in DC + MD + VA
202.674.4559
Allison Scuriatti has called several DC neighborhoods home since 1996. She is a former executive, born in Canada, educated in Europe, and in love with DC! She is a resourceful professional who enjoys helping clients navigate the real estate journey, from research to home renovations, to contracts and bid strategy.
Allison’s marketing, entrepreneurship, and negotiation skills were honed over more than 20 years in international business and nonprofit management. In 2018, she flipped her real estate hobby into a full time career and quickly established a successful track record in some of the DC area’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Careful listening and thoughtful guidance are hallmarks of Allison’s approach to client service. She happily shares knowledge, data, connections, and creative ideas. She also respects that residential real estate transactions often involve very personal family circumstances, where trust is paramount.
Allison speaks fluent French and basic Spanish and Italian. She has lived in six countries and is a member of the World Bank Family Network. She has a masters degree in international relations and is on the board of Forest Stewardship Council Investments & Partnerships.
Allison is married to Marco and their two sons live in the DC area. She is plugged in with DC’s family and outdoor recreation scene—try asking her about local cycling, cyclo-cross races, hiking, canoeing, or kayaking on the Potomac!
陳正蓉 Amy Chen Scharpf
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Licensed in DC + MD + VA
202.365.4814
陳正蓉 Amy Chen Scharpf is a Chinese-American born in Taiwan, who has been a long-time DMV resident delivering full-spectrum residential real estate sales service to her valued clients since 2003. Amy’s success comes from her high-touch approach in representing buyers and sellers in the sought-after areas of Bethesda, Potomac, McLean, Arlington and DC.
Amy’s impressive understanding of the nuances of each of these submarkets serves as an invaluable source of information on each community - from schools to local hidden gems and the specific amenities offered by each neighborhood and area. She earns the respect of her clients by tirelessly working on their behalf and always offering candid advice. Her success is based almost exclusively on referrals.
Amy is one of few agents in the area who is bilingual in Chinese and English and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset with excellent negotiation skills. Having purchased her first condo after college, she is a firm believer that everyone should own/invest in real estate. She now owns multiple homes in the DMV area and takes pride in her community. Whether you are up-sizing, down-sizing, investing, selling, or a first-time home buyer, Amy can guide you through your personalized journey.
Amy loves the outdoors and enjoys skiing, swimming and hiking the numerous trails along the Potomac River. She is very active in her community from volunteering in Pyle Middle School and Walt Whitman High School, to being a Girl Scout “Cookie Mom” for many years. She is a graduate of James Madison University (Roll Dukes!). Her beautiful family includes her husband Sam who is a native Washingtonian, two daughters, and two rescue dogs Winnie and Amber.
Daisy Lacy’s passion for real estate is driven by her talent for matching buyers with properties that align with their desires and needs, as well as helping sellers prepare their homes for sale in the most effective manner.
With an extensive network of reliable contractors and lifelong connections in the DMV, she provides her clients with the resources necessary to make well informed decisions, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
A native of Arlington, Daisy now calls Falls Church, Virginia home. When she’s not selling real estate, you can find her spinning records for her monthly WFMU radio program, restoring her mid century modern home, and spending time with her husband and cats.
Nadine Ben Kilani
Licensed in MD
240-491-2813
Nadine Ben Kilani grew up with a father who is a contractor, so she developed an early appreciation for homes, construction, and renovation. Years of exposure to remodeling projects gave her a practical understanding of home design, materials, finishes, and craftsmanship, as well as an eye for recognizing a property's potential.
As a member of the Homes Collaborative at Compass, Nadine offers personalized buyer and seller representation backed by the extensive experience, market knowledge, and expertise of the team's senior partners.
This collaborative approach gives her clients the benefit of dedicated individual attention along with the resources, guidance, and collective knowledge of an established team of real estate professionals.
Nadine brings a thoughtful, attentive, and straightforward approach to her work. She takes time to understand each client's priorities and helps them navigate the buying or selling process with clarity and confidence.
Fluent in English and Arabic, she enjoys working with clients from diverse backgrounds and helping them make informed real estate decisions. Outside of real estate, Nadine enjoys long walks, discovering new cafés and matcha spots, and spending time with her cat.
TJ Morton
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Licensed in DC, MD
202-716-7884
TJ Morton brings a sharp eye, deep local knowledge, and a client-first approach to every transaction. In 2023, this helped him win the public offering competition to represent the sale of the Swedish ambassadors’ estate, which became the most expensive residential sale ever in Washington, DC, at the time.
Whether he is helping a first-time buyer navigate their search, or representing a highend property, TJ shows up with the same focus, care, and commitment. He is known for his calm professionalism and the kind of no-nonsense approach that makes clients feel confident and supported at every step in the process. Originally from western New York, TJ has lived in a variety of neighborhoods in DC and the surrounding suburbs, for decades.
This personal experience gives him a strong understanding of what makes each neighborhood unique. His appreciation for design and architecture began early, when he worked in a familyowned kitchen and bath remodeling business during high school and college.
That experience shaped his eye for detail and gave him a lasting understanding of how layout, flow, and functionality influence both daily life and long-term value. Before launching his real estate career, TJ spent several years managing Big Wheel Bikes in downtown Bethesda.
There, he became known for listening carefully, asking the right questions, and always going the extra mile to meet clients’ needs. He brings that same level of service to every buyer and seller he works with today.
Elizan Garcia
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Licensed in DC + MD + VA
Elizan Garcia finds immense satisfaction in guiding clients through the process of finding their perfect home or selling their home and moving on to their next adventure. Elizan lives by the motto that change is the only constant. And, she helps clients embrace that feeling even when doing so can be emotional and daunting! Elizan gets it! She brings a sense of competency, caring and compassion to all her clients whether selling or buying or both!
With an intimate knowledge of the local market, Elizan is adept at uncovering hidden gems and matching clients with their ideal neighborhoods. Beyond her professional achievements, Elizan understands the importance of family, she and her husband are blessed with four amazing children. When not immersed in the world of real estate, you can find Elizan working out, volunteering for her children’s school, tending to her garden, or enjoying leisurely walks with her furry companion in beautiful AU Park.
With Elizan as your real estate agent, you can expect a professional yet friendly approach. They are committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with care and attention to detail. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to sell your property, or seeking investment opportunities, Elizan is your go-to expert in Washington, DC. Trust Elizan to guide you through the real estate journey, helping you find your perfect place in this vibrant city.