Who we are
We’re a small team focused on the greater DMV and New York: rowhouses, small walk-ups, duplexes, and single-family homes that need a steady hand. I’m a licensed real estate agent, so rental and sales help can sit alongside management when you need it. Our work sits between maintenance and relationships. We document, follow up, and explain tradeoffs in plain language.
People come first
That's right. We’re building Simmons & Co. from the ground up, with the same hands-on mindset as the crews we coordinate—clear communication on site, in your inbox, and on every walkthrough.
The “like art” part
A building isn’t only an income line on a spreadsheet. It has rhythm—stoops, cornices, shared yards, the way light hits a common stair. We treat that context with respect: proactive upkeep, careful vendor choice, and communication that honors both owners and the people who live in the units.
That doesn’t mean slow or precious—it means intentional. When something breaks, we move. When something can wait, we say so, and we schedule it so small issues don’t compound.
Where we work
Our footprint is deliberately regional: the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia) and New York, where we can visit properties regularly and know local rules, weather patterns, and the quirks of older stock. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll say that too.
What’s next
We’re building a full-service practice: management and licensed rental and sales assistance today; property development and construction alongside as we grow. The through-line is the same—regional presence, careful execution, and respect for the buildings and people involved.
Management remains a core focus; I’m also available for leases and sales where it helps you line everything up in one place. See where we’re headed on the home page for a bit more detail.
Client stories
The quotes on the home page are real snapshots; here’s a bit more context from a few of the people behind them. Replace photos and details with your own when you’re ready.
“Finally someone who answers the phone and follows up in writing.”
Rachel M. · Capitol Hill owner
Rachel and her co-owner live on the West Coast and inherited a small multifamily rowhouse. What sold them wasn’t software dashboards—it was consistent email threads after every walkthrough, proactive heads-ups before historic-commission work, and tenants who stopped cc’ing them on minor questions because they trusted the local team. Six months in, they renewed without negotiating on price.
“Maintenance never felt like a black hole.”
James T. · Silver Spring resident
James works night shifts and was tired of surprise knocks. We put a simple SMS gate in place for vendors, batch same-day repairs when possible, and send a one-line summary after each visit. He stayed through a rent step-up because the process felt respectful of his hours—not because the unit was new.
“Having one point of contact who knows our Bethesda property inside and out.”
Elena V. · Out-of-state owner
Elena’s portfolio is small but scattered; what she wanted was fewer vendors to chase and fewer “FYI” emails. We standardized her capex calendar (roof, HVAC, irrigation) and introduced one landscaping partner who already knew the gate code rhythm. She checks in quarterly; the rest is documented and archived for taxes.