House of Benenate

Maryland | DC | Northern Virginia

A buyer's agent for the moment a house becomes home.

when you exhale at the door and think, finally. I don't stop working until you feel it.

House of Benenate staging project with an open living, dining, and kitchen space

Your path home

The buyer roadmap.

01

Discovery consultation

Goals, timing, budget, lifestyle, and preferred areas.

02

Financing preparation

Lender options, preapproval, and readiness planning.

03

Property search

Curated homes plus Katina’s evaluation of layout, design potential, and future value.

04

Offer strategy

Market analysis, terms, negotiation, and competitive positioning.

05

Due diligence

Inspection, appraisal, deadlines, and closing preparation.

06

After closing

Trusted resources and practical design guidance for the new home.

Client Testimonials

Beyond the sold sign.

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Buyer Review

Katina is nothing short of AMAZ-ING! She is knowledgeable of the market and has been phenomenal with navigating these unprecedented times. If you need education, she will provide understanding. If you aren’t sure, she’ll help you weigh pros and cons. Most importantly, Katina is genuine. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or well experienced with buying, Katina is the person you want to help you find your next home!

Roshni Rountree

Buyer Review

We are first-time home buyers and are so grateful for Katina’s patience with us as we had a lot of questions. She was very thorough and always on top of things so that we would never miss a deadline. I would 100% recommend Katina to anyone looking to buy a home in this crazy market; she will get the job done and exceed expectations!

Amy Hong

Buyer Review

Moving during a seller’s market was daunting, but Katina made the process smooth and low stress. She was very helpful in answering our questions and would respond promptly. Her enthusiasm was contagious and she was always professional. We would definitely recommend her to any friends or family looking to buy in the DMV area!

Monica Meyer

Buyer Review

Katina was great in helping us through the process of making an offer in this fast-paced competitive market. She was prompt in answering all our questions and tracking down information. Her bright personality was a joy to work with, and I recommend her to guide you through the purchase of a personal property or investment.

Nancy Delalic

Buyer Review

Katina was a delight to work with. From our very first meeting, we could tell she was an honest professional. As a first-time homebuyer, I was worried about being pushed into a quick decision, but Katina proved that she was always willing to point out both the negatives and positives of each listing. Her eye for detail, design, and industry knowledge really helped us understand what would and wouldn’t work for us. We eventually closed on an amazing house, and I truly don’t know how we would have done it without her.

Alex Moyer

Buyer Review

As a first-time homebuyer, Katina was there every step of the way and ensured that everything went smoothly from start to finish. She was always available and prompt, guided us with tips on how to make better offers, and was super patient with me (I’m super indecisive). Katina’s professionalism is a 10/10; however, it’s kindness and empathy that really makes the experience of having her as an agent 20 times better. She isn’t robotic and really gets to know you on a personal level. We met Katina in July and were able to get our house before the end of summer. A blessing she is!

Ciara & Jeffrey

Buyer Review

Katina prioritizes CONNECTION and TRUST above anything else — and that really shines through when working with her. As first-time home buyers, my husband and I were scared, nervous, and really didn’t know much. We didn’t even expect to buy a home at the speed that we did. But that didn’t stop Katina — her energy and enthusiasm continued to shine through ✨ But I do not say this lightly: Katina is the one you WANT on YOUR team. She is HIGHLY knowledgeable and works at your desired pace. Katina will give you clear, honest answers to every question, and if there is not one in the moment, she will do her research and get back to you within minutes. She has a background in design that only strengthens your relationship and house-hunting process, as she will actively listen and apply your thoughts and details to every showing or open house. Katina is diligent, detail-oriented, a listener, and above all else, a true team player. Katina is a rare gem in the DMV real estate world, and anyone would be immensely lucky to work with her side by side. I would recommend Katina for anyone looking to sell or buy in this area — and I cannot WAIT to work with her again in the future when we plan to resell our house in a few years! We absolutely ADORE our townhouse, and we cannot thank Katina enough for all of her unflagging support through this stressful (yet exciting) process 💕

Jennifer Uribe-Lohia

Buyer Review

There aren't enough words I can say about Katina! From our first unplanned conversation I felt welcomed, her priority, and at ease. A year or so after our initial conversation, I finally had the opportunity to work with her to find a great home for me and my family. Throughout the process she was focused, organized, detail-oriented, and went above and beyond (truly) to move things forward for me in this tough market. Once I found my property (in a tough market) she also made sure we celebrated the effort in style and were well taken care of through closing. She's also quite resourceful and well-rounded in areas in addition to real estate! You won't regret working with Katina!

Kerri R.

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