Team
Shepherd Homes Group
Samson Properties

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
43 recent sales
$220K - $2.1M
47 days on market
7 years experience
About
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Katie has deep roots in the hospitality and service industry. With a major in hospitality management from Penn State, and later becoming a registered dietitian, she gravitates towards fields where professionalism, adaptability, and listening skills determine one's success. Her innate ability to bring joy and laughter to people, even in the most stressful situations, has allowed her to build long-lasting relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

Katie began her career in real estate in Northern Virginia in 2018, which quickly allowed her to embrace her love for not only service but also architecture, interior design, and creativity. The knowledge, skills, and experiences she gained from her graduate work and post-graduate occupations have made her a more competent and well-rounded Realtor.

Ratings & Reviews

Stephanie Free

Katie was amazing! We went from “casually looking” to selling our townhouse in the course of a week and she did a fantastic job of staying the course and guiding us through the entire process. Our townhouse sold about 48 hours after she listed it, with 6 offers to choose from, and she helped us find a new home right away despite our need to include the home sale contingency in our offer. Katie was super knowledgeable, understanding, SO patient, and responsive. She’s a real estate rockstar and we’re so happy she was our agent.

Michelle Sommerville

Katie was amazing!! She handled the sale of my condo in Kingstowne with some VERY difficult buyers. She also helped me buy a SFH from a commercial seller - not the easiest people to deal with. Both transactions were VERY difficult, but Katie kept calm, professional and was always in touch and moving things forward. I don't know how I would have done either without her!! Ten stars!! We still keep in touch which is awesome :)

Eleanor Welton

10/10 would recommend to anyone searching for a home!!! Very professional, friendly, responsive and knowledgeable! Zillow first put me in contact with Katie when I began my home search, 7 months before I purchased my first home. Katie knew the local area and made recommendations based on my preferences. She also respected my timeline to buy and did not pressure me into buying before I was completely satisfied on the home and the area. During my home buying experience, my work informed me I might have to move from the area. After informing Katie that I couldn't buy, she offered to put me in contact with reliable real estate agents where I could have moved to. Thankfully my work changed their minds and allowed me to stay in the area. Katie was the first person I called when I restarted my home search, as I knew she was the best real estate agent to meet my needs. She always gave her honest advice on home value and even gave ideas on how to improve a home once purchased.

Justin Harris

Kathryn was extremely helpful and always responsive and prompt. I had to make a quick home purchase in the Alexandria, Virginia area due to work, and I was entirely unfamiliar with the area. Kathryn provided excellent information to help me in my decision including detailed local knowledge, and was even willing to do remote showings for me since I was not in the area for the entire purchasing process. Kathryn went above and beyond what I needed, and provided exceptional assistance throughout the entire process. I’m very thankful I stumbled into Kathryn through Zillow, and will actively recommend her to people I know moving into or out of the Virginia area!

Ryan Gwinn

I had a handful of other realtors before I found Katie. Truly a top notch consummate professional and the best realtor I’ve worked with. Right off the bat, I let her know that I am very particular and that I would almost certainly find the house on my own and just require help navigating the sale. While it’s true I did find it (on day one of the listing), before I was able to reach out to her she was already emailing me telling me she found the perfect fit…the same house. In a massive market, she was able to land on the exact house for me because she listens to her clients. Furthermore, she then navigated a complicated sale involving changes in financing post offer, inspection issues, concessions, and reduction in the sale price all while knowing these would ultimately reduce her commission. Cannot recommend her enough and only wish I had more referrals I could send her way.

Stephanie Wang

We are first time home buyers-and Katie was so helpful every step of the way. She did a wonderful job in helping us navigate this crazy market and helping us figure out what we wanted in a neighborhood and house. She was very knowledgeable about the DMV area and was great at being realistic with us in terms of what we were competitive buyers for. We ended up buying in a lovely area that Katie recommended and could not have been happier with the process! Highly recommend!

Blake & Cassie Sanderson

Katie is an incredible agent and a wonderful surprise for Zillow referral. We always felt as if we were her top priority; she responds insanely quick with excellent answers, guidance and suggestions. She will not push you but offers fantastic referrals. We would not have been successful purchasing at the height of the market insanity without her. I’ve had many realtors but no one like Katie. Not only were we successful purchasing because of her, she lead us to a fantastic house that we absolutely love. Her knowledge of the market, of the local communities in NOVA, and relationships with peers made such a hasty effort an unimaginably calm and pleasurable experience. She’s direct, honest and an absolute delight of a person. Please, consider our advice, contact Katie and let her work her magic for you!

Regi & Crystal

My fiance and I met Kathryn while out house hunting on our own, she was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and in tune with the ebbs and flows of the area housing market. She helped in finding exactly what we wanted .....additionally got us a discount at West Elm for our furniture as well.....Katie, Regi and Crystal will recommend u to any of our friends or family if there seeking a knowledgeable realtor.

Steven Atkinson

Dedicated to her clients and hardworking. She is passionate about realty and is extremely knowledgeable with a wide range of topics important to buying a home. Was always available and went above and beyond to ensure I found what I was looking for. During my house inspection, she identified issues that the inspector missed and was able to provide solutions. A highly qualified agent who is easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Blake Terry

I’ve known Katie now for 5+ years and she’s helped me buy 2 houses. I am completely satisfied with her availability, knowledge, and willingness to stay connected to our goals. She has offered me 24/7 availability for questions, tours, etc. There is really nothing she can’t do. Highly recommend her for any type of home in Nova.

Professional Info

Brokerage

Samson Properties
6363 Walker Ln 130
Alexandria, VA 22310

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
VA 0225237915

Awards

  • #1 team in Northern Virginia in both sales & volume

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Relocation

Hobbies

  • Community Activities
  • Family
  • Food & Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Health & Wellness
  • Technology

Education

Penn State University
Master’s Degree, Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management
2010 - 2014

Top Cities *

Alexandria

  • 26 sales past 3 years
  • 47 days on market
  • $610K median price

Arlington

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • days on market
  • $515K median price

Fairfax

  • 2 sales past 3 years
  • 41 days on market
  • $220K median price

Service Areas (134 cities)

Aldie, VA Alexandria, VA Annandale, VA Aquia Harbour, VA Arcola, VA Arlington, VA Ashburn, VA Bailey's Crossroads, VA Belle Haven, VA Belmont, VA Boswell's Corner, VA Braddock, VA Brambleton, VA Broadlands, VA Broad Run, VA Brooke, VA Burke, VA Burke Centre, VA Camp Barrett, VA Cascades, VA Centreville, VA Chantilly, VA Cherry Hill, VA Countryside, VA County Center, VA Crosspointe, VA Dale City, VA Difficult Run, VA Dranesville, VA Dulles, VA Dulles Town Center, VA Dumfries, VA Dunn Loring, VA Fairfax, VA Fairfax Station, VA Fair Lakes, VA Fair Oaks, VA Falls Church, VA Floris, VA Fort Belvoir, VA Fort Hunt, VA Franconia, VA Franklin Farm, VA Garrisonville, VA George Mason, VA Goose Creek Village, VA Great Falls, VA Great Falls Crossing, VA Greenbriar, VA Groveton, VA Hamilton, VA Hartwood, VA Hayfield, VA Herndon, VA Hillsboro, VA Huntington, VA Hutchinson, VA Hybla Valley, VA Idylwood, VA Independent Hill, VA Kincora, VA Kings Park, VA Kings Park West, VA Kingstowne, VA Lake Barcroft, VA Lake Ridge, VA Lansdowne, VA Laurel Hill, VA Leesburg, VA Leesylvania, VA Lincoln, VA Lincolnia, VA Long Branch, VA Lorton, VA Loudoun Valley Estates, VA Lovettsville, VA Lowes Island, VA Mantua, VA Marumsco, VA Mason Neck, VA McLean, VA McNair, VA Merrifield, VA Montclair, VA Moorefield Station, VA Morefield, VA Mosby, VA Mount Vernon, VA Navy, VA Neabsco, VA Newington, VA Newington Forest, VA North Springfield, VA Oak Grove, VA Oakton, VA Occoquan, VA One Loudoun, VA Paeonian Springs, VA Philomont, VA Pimmit Hills, VA Pleasant Valley, VA Potomac Falls, VA Potomac Mills, VA Purcellville, VA Quantico, VA Quantico Base, VA Quantico Station, VA Ravensworth, VA Reston, VA Rose Hill, VA Seven Corners, VA Southbridge, VA South Riding, VA South Run, VA Springfield, VA Stafford, VA Sterling, VA Stone Ridge, VA Sugarland Run, VA Triangle, VA Tysons, VA Tysons Corner, VA Union Mills, VA University Center, VA Vienna, VA Wakefield, VA Waterford, VA West Falls Church, VA West Mclean, VA West Springfield, VA Wolf Trap, VA Woodbridge, VA Woodburn, VA Woodlawn, VA

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.