Kelly Balmer
Vice President, Compass · Partner — Mollaan Babbington Group

Kelly
Balmer

An English expat who, for more than 13 years, has helped buyers and sellers across Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia find the right home — $130M+ sold, every deal handled personally.

“It’s not about finding a house, it’s finding the right house for you.”

13+ years · Licensed in DC · MD · VA · Best of Zillow — Top 10% of agents

$130M+
In Sales
220+
Homes Sold
13+
Years · DC·MD·VA
130+
Five-Star Reviews
A minute with Kelly

Get to know the person behind the numbers.

Kelly BalmerCompass · Washington, DC
For buyers

The DMV home-buyer's guide.

The same step-by-step guide Kelly walks every client through — from finding the right agent to settlement day. Seven steps, each with a short video.

7 steps · A video with Kelly for every one Open the full guide →
  1. 01 Finding the Right Realtor
  2. 02 What Can You Afford?
  3. 03 Beginning Your Home Search
  4. 04 Submitting an Offer
  5. 05 You're Under Contract — Now What?
  6. 06 Final Walk-Through & Rent Back
  7. 07 Settlement Day
For sellers

The DMV home-seller's guide.

Selling across DC, Maryland & Virginia, step by step — from pricing your home right through to closing day. The same playbook Kelly runs for every listing.

7 steps · Pricing, prep, marketing & settlement Open the full guide →
  1. 01 Pricing & Your Home's Value
  2. 02 Preparing & Staging Your Home
  3. 03 Listing & Marketing
  4. 04 Showings & Receiving Offers
  5. 05 Negotiating & Accepting an Offer
  6. 06 Under Contract — Inspections & Appraisal
  7. 07 Closing & Settlement Day
For sellers

What’s your home really worth?

Online estimates guess. Kelly prices — a custom valuation based on your home, your block, and what’s actually selling right now. No obligation, no pressure.

Personally prepared by Kelly — usually within 24 hours.
130+ five-star reviews

Five stars, every time.

5.0 on ZillowSee more →
★★★★★

“Kelly did an amazing job helping me buy my place. All my friends were telling me their horror stories of the home buying process — I can say I had zero problems. She negotiated for me when I would have walked away from the stress, and it made all the difference.”

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Karishma R. Mehta
Buyer · Verified review
★★★★★

“Kelly is the best. Her knowledge of the area, the current market, and what buyers are looking for is unmatched. This was my first time selling a home, and it felt easy with Kelly leading the way. Highly recommend!”

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bkearneypga
Seller · Verified review
★★★★★

“We loved working with Kelly. She was extremely knowledgeable from start to finish, especially with our abundance of questions as first-time buyers. I appreciate her honesty and feedback on each home. I will certainly recommend her to others.”

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Sara Leonard
Buyer · Verified review
★★★★★

“We were fortunate enough to meet her by chance at a tour. I recommend her to everyone I know. She is very responsive, super knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to help. I don’t have anything negative to say about her.”

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KatieRoss17
Buyer · Verified review
★★★★★

“Kelly was so easy to work with! She was responsive, honest, and really helped guide us through the process. I would happily recommend her to any new homebuyers!”

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Amanda Torres
Buyer · Verified review
Why people stay with Kelly
Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction. It’s personal — so I treat it that way.
Kelly Standen Balmer · Vice President & Partner · Mollaan Babbington Group at Compass
Let’s talk

Find your right home.

Whether you’re buying your first place or selling your fifth, the next move starts with a conversation. Call or text — Kelly answers personally.

Kelly Balmer
Kelly Standen Balmer
Vice President & Partner · Compass
Mollaan Babbington Group
1313 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Licensed in DC · MD · VA