About Caitlyn Taphorn

Arlington has been home for over 20 years, both professionally and personally. My husband's calling is to protect and serve, and mine is to serve and protect my clients' financial interests. Our family lives and breathes competitive lacrosse, and if you've driven 495 at 6 a.m. for a tournament in Maryland or spent a weekend mapping out how a move would affect practice schedules and commute times, we probably already have something in common.

Over the past year, I've closed more than $15 million across 20+ transactions, ranging from the low $300s to over $2 million, with consistent results at or above list price. My work centers on three areas: pricing and positioning, understanding how homes behave within specific price bands and where strategic pricing creates leverage; negotiation strategy, guiding clients through multiple-offer scenarios, escalation clauses, and contingency decisions with a clear view of risk and tradeoffs; and market interpretation, translating real-time data into practical guidance so clients can act with confidence.

My background is in business and marketing, with a long-standing interest in economics and market behavior. I approach real estate methodically, honestly, and without pressure, working with a limited number of clients at a time so every strategy is deliberate and built around your situation. I'm not here to manufacture urgency. I'm here to help you understand what you're looking at and make a well-informed decision.

Northern Virginia real estate rewards preparation and penalizes second-guessing. My job is to make sure you're never doing either.