Phil is absolutely fantastic! The whole process between meeting him at our rented home and actually buying a house took about a year. On my end, things were super complicated: I had a long commute to work, my wife got pregnant, there was a chance we would move to a whole new city, among other things. We were also not sure at all in the beginning about which neighborhood we wanted. Phil somehow managed to strike a perfect balance between making sure that we didn't let the ball drop during the process, while also not being pushy at all, always respecting us and being patient as our preferences evolved. Phil is clearly a pro who loves what he does. He knows so much about the history of houses and construction in the city, as well as materials, and could share so many insightful observations about each property — lighting, color, floor quality, and more. He was always frank, pointing out both the pros and cons. Every house visit felt like a masterclass! Finally, I must say that Phil is just a very nice guy! It makes the whole process much more fun. I would definitely work with him again in the future.

My fiancée and I were brand new to the homebuying process and enlisted Phil Di Ruggiero's help to find our first home in the NW DC/Montgomery County, MD area. Phil was a consummate professional from day 1 and exhibited ample local expertise that guided us to an amazing spot in Silver Spring that we absolutely love! Engel & Volkers has a real ace in the hole with Phil on the team.Whether it was door to door service on the weekends getting a feel for our house requirements through open houses, or taking whatever time was necessary to get the copious paperwork in for an offer, Phil always went the extra mile. His perspective always helped us envision what a given house might be like to own and live in. And time with Phil was always filled with plenty of jokes and smiles as well!Having talked to other first-time homebuyers, I can say with certainty that the overall experience Phil provided as our realtor was head and shoulders above what would be considered 'average.' I would recommend to any and all friends/family in his territory that they work with Phil! We couldn't be happier with the process or the result, and are super appreciative for that.