Formant Property Group

Acting as the fiduciary for my elderly aunt, who had recently moved into an assisted living facility, required the complex task of selling her home of 45 years in SE Washington DC. What made it complex was the fact that I live 1,000 miles away in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. I called Mike Formant who was referred to me by an attorney in Bethesda, MD as I had no connections to a reputable real estate firm. After speaking with Mike, he provided a Comparative Market Analysis and along with an appraisal and together we decided on a listing price. This was not an easy number to determine as the house was in such disrepair and was severely hoarded. The home was listed with Formant Property Group in mid-August and here we are today in mid-October, only in a 2-month period, with a SOLD property. The home was sold at a price very close to the asking price. I knew I could trust that Mike had my aunt's best interests at heart and that everything was in order. Mike was professional and always available, most importantly he made my job easier considering I was 1,000 miles away! The amazing part is I did NOT have to make one trip from Florida to the DC area. He was present at every showing and presented the property as an investor's choice property. He continually communicated between me, the buyer, and the title company which kept the process moving along without interruption. My aunt can now be comfortably cared for during this time of her life and I can rest assured that the costs associated with her assisted living facility can be covered thanks to Mike! I would highly recommend Mike Formant and the Formant Property Group! Look for a great review for Avenue Settlement Corp. as well! Mike & Avenue Settlement made this transaction so smooth!

As a fourth generation DC native, Mike has an exceptional lay of the land. His love for Washington DC and the community is what has led me to write this review. As a small business owner, it is oftentimes difficult to know what steps to take in business. Especially scaling your business and going from a commercial kitchen to a brick and mortar space. Not only has Mike and Formant Property Group spearheaded the search for the perfect storefront, he has played a significant role in guiding me through entrepreneurship. I look forward to a follow up once we have found the perfect location! Alexandria N. Diggs

Mike is top tier! Very detailed oriented & always kept us informed. His guidance & assistance helped tremendously!

The real estate side of Formant became a stand alone business in 2019. Mike, as the principal, could not have been a more helpful buyer's representative. Mike was patient with questions, accessible for showings, strategic in crafting the best offer, and incredibly educational for us first time home buyers. It's clear Formant is a family and business that has done real estate in the District for four generations: Mike and his team are overall incredibly knowledgeable about the industry. While Formant specializes in/around Capitol Hill (if you want to buy on Capitol Hill like us, you want Mike), they are increasingly expanding their expertise throughout DC as we learned through the course of working with them.

I live in a property that was redeveloped by Formant in 2020. The house is extremely well-built from the foundation and structural components to the trim and small details. It's been about four years and there are no major issues in any of the systems. You can tell that every material, every design detail was well thought-out and state of the art. In my interactions with Mike, he has been prompt and helpful. I don't leave many reviews but the quality of the workmanship deserves recognition.