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.

Phil Di Ruggiero has been my agent for both renting and selling a house, and he went above and beyond in service, skill, and professionalism. He really knows the market and how to get the best price for your home if you are selling.

From our conversations, it’s clear they understand not just real estate but strategy. They have a strong pulse on the market and think long-term for their clients, especially investors. I appreciate how solutions-oriented and collaborative they are. Looking forward to growing our professional relationship.

Phil DiRuggiero and his team at Engel & Völkers Washington DC were truly excellent in working to get our house under contract just five days after listing, for above list price. He walked us through strategy and marketing, and helped move our house quickly and for top-dollar (with multiple above-list-price offers). We were handling multiple life changes, changing jobs, a cross-country move, and putting our kids in new schools all while fixing our house and putting it on the market, but Phil made the renovations and listing as stress-free as possible. With his network, he was able to find quality contractors who did excellent work. He remained on top of each project at our house and the contractor responsible, prodding them to do touch-ups when necessary and keeping them on schedule. After we moved, he was our eyes and ears on the final steps and listing. Then, the listing and sale were as seamless as could be: Phil and his team handled one weekend of open houses and received great feedback and above-list price offers. He helped us negotiate an excellent result. We've used Phil's team for purchasing and selling homes and give them an unqualified recommendation.