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Meet Sébastien

Sebastien personifies impeccable taste, unique style, an unwavering work ethic, and a commitment to honesty in every client relationship and real estate transaction. He takes immense pride in navigating complex deals under challenging circumstances, always striving to deliver exceptional results and experiences.

A native of Paris with an MBA from NYU, Sebastien's professional journey began within a family of winemakers in Bordeaux. Prior to entering real estate, he achieved significant success, owning a fine wine importing business, serving as the president for a premier wine distributor, and working as a Sommelier at The Ritz Carlton. Fluent in French and English, Sebastien is also proficient in Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese. His profound passion for wine, culinary arts, literature, and the opera is reflected in his diverse interests. Notably, Sebastien played a pivotal role in initiating the international partnership between Compass and Barnes International.

Sebastien serves as the Vice Chairman of the Food and Wine Committee at the University Club. When not exploring the world, Sebastien and his husband cherish their time in DC, where they delight in new discoveries alongside their beloved Frenchies, Electra and Marie-Sophie.
 

Sébastien Courret

Real Estate Agent
LICENSE NUMBER
SP98375842
ADDRESS
1313 14th ST NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Buyer

Sebastien was a pleasure to work with. He was very knowledgeable and explained the process to me in detail. He was patient as we toured different neighborhoods to find one that I really loved. He was also very good at staying o...
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Jillian S.

Jillian S.

We worked with Sebastien and his team on finding and closing a new home, and they are miracle workers. We were buyers in a very unique situation, and Sebastien offered a very unique experience. We were treated like family every...
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Buyer

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. As first-time homebuyers, Sebastien immediately put us at ease with his professionalism, thoughtfulness, and expertise. He truly listened and very quickly understood exactly the t...
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Buyer & Seller

Buyer & Seller

Sebastien was a true champion through the whole process of selling and buying a home. His expert advice, readiness to help at all hours, and efforts to find the right solution were extraordinary. He made the usually traumatic e...
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Buyer

We can’t say enough good things about Sebastien! Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he went out of his way to make sure we were able to check as many boxes as possible to find the right home. He was always responsive and ...
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Jesse M.

Jesse M.

Sebastien is an incredible real estate agent. In 2016, Sebastien helped my wife and me purchase a home in Chevy Chase, MD. His support to help us find the right place left a great impression on us and four years later, when we ...
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Marina G.

Marina G.

Sébastien and his team were absolutely amazing to work with. An impressive balance of being professional, kind, organized, and flexible. Sébastien perfectly understood our needs and made our purchase as efficient and smooth as ...
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Capelle D.

Capelle D.

I am grateful to Sebastien for helping me find my first condo and navigate the buying process! Although stressful at times, I always felt that I was in very good hands and he guided me through every step. He, Max, and Lindsey w...
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Harold B.

Harold B.

When was the last time you bought a house totally online from 7,000 miles away, from Beijing, China, where I was posted and needed to come back to the Washington DC area in a short window of time? This summer 2022 we did just t...
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I. Stevens

I. Stevens

Sebastien was incredibly helpful and professional during our home search. As first-time home-buyers, Sebastien walked us through every aspect of the home-buying process - advising us on what to look for, getting approved for fi...
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