Stephen Mercer
For nearly three decades, Stephen has been working in the greater Washington DC area in the home repair/renovation and real estate space. Working initially in carpentry, then residential renovations. Stephen has gained a wealth of experience when it comes to just about anything involving a home and its uses.
Stephen was raised in Belfast, N. Ireland before moving to England and finally settling in Berlin, Germany. While there, he worked in television/radio logistics for the American Forces Network. On the side, he also pursued his longtime interest indesign and carpentry and put those skills to work transforming the appearance of the various small city apartments in which his friends and acquaintances lived.
Several years later, Stephen left Berlin in order to start a new chapter with his wife in Washington DC. That is when his true interests in carpentry and renovations were able to take root and he started his own home renovations and contracting firm.
After 25 years spent renovating, designing and investing in homes around the DC metropolitan area, Stephen hung up his tool belt and turned his talents to a segment of the industry that had mostly gone unnoticed – the Exclusive Buyer Agency. This is an agency that does not represent sellers, ONLY people looking to buy a home. Exclusive Buyer’s Agents entire focus is on the buyer, on protecting their interests and advocating for them throughout the buying process.
Stephen chose to become an exclusive buyer’s agent because this approach seemed like the perfect fit, where he could use his knowledge to help find, evaluate and close on the right home for his clients.
5 Star Review for Stephen Mercer
More than a realtor—Stephen is your secret weapon in real estate. We cannot say enough great things about our experience working with Stephen—he is truly one of a kind.
This was our second home purchased with Stephen, and thanks to him, it was smoother, more informed, and more personalized than we ever could have imagined. From the very beginning, Stephen wasn’t just our realtor—he felt like family. He guided us with incredible insight, compassion, and honesty.
He gave us fantastic advice on how to hold onto our current home as a rental and long-term investment, which has completely changed our financial outlook for the future. His knowledge in this space is unmatched.
Stephen helped us navigate a complex, off-market deal that involved a lot of emotions from the previous owners.
He was not only respectful and thoughtful throughout the process, but also completely honest with us about the condition of the home, what it was truly worth, and what to watch out for. He balanced our emotional connection to the property with a sharp understanding of the market, and helped us make a sound, informed decision. His teamwork with our attorney and lender was flawless. Every moving part of the transaction was in sync, and even the seller’s agent mentioned how fantastic Stephen was to work with. That’s a true testament to his professionalism and character. Stephen went above and beyond—walking through the home with us multiple times, helping us evaluate repair costs on the spot, and even managing a complicated rent-back situation that the sellers needed. He’s sharp, strategic, incredibly funny, and just genuinely wants the best for his clients. His ability to assess value, negotiate smartly, and support us emotionally made the experience not only successful, but deeply enjoyable. We will absolutely work with him again and again, and we recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for not just a real estate expert, but a trusted partner through one of life’s biggest decisions. Stephen is truly the best.
