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Our Buyer Agents

Susan Mertz, ABR   

As a full time Buyer Specialist with Pat Fales Associates RE/MAX Allegiance, Susan believes that her most important role in the home buying process is listening to—and fully understanding—your needs. This guiding principal, combined with her attention to detail and friendly "service with a smile," ensures you of a positive buying experience.

 Having lived in Northern Virginia for over 25 years, Susan has extensive and invaluable knowledge of the growing region and the quaint communities within. And, having experienced firsthand the dramatic real estate climate changes and conditions, she is able to share that knowledge and up-to-date information with you should you be relocating to the area. In addition, her dedication to previewing properties and staying current on Northern Virginia home inventory enables her to quickly narrow down your search and provide you with solid guidance on true market value of a home.

Ultimately, Susan’s professional guidance and representation throughout the entire process—from "hello" to "congratulations"—proves invaluable time and time again.

Laura Kafle  

Laura L. Kafle joined Pat Fales Associates in March of 2007 as a Buyer Partner and Marketing Manager. Her enthusiasm for learning and passion for helping others will take her far in the industry.

Laura holds grass-roots experience in various fields. Her work history runs the gamut from 3rd world NGO to venue manager and magazine publishing. Prior to her employment with Pat Fales Associates, Laura managed a real estate team’s office in a neighboring region for 2+ years, where she learned the nuts and bolts of residential real estate in Northern Virginia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from The University of South Carolina.

Laura’s true love has been travel; she has seen five continents, 43 countries and more than a million smiles. She now resides with her husband Sam in Lorton.