The Cook and Zook Team are such consummate professionals, they not only made it possible for me to sell my home for 97% of the list price in just five days (and during a slow market!), but they also helped me find and purchase a perfect property as my next home.  Their combined knowledge of market conditions, their diligence in always providing quality service, and their determination to satisfy their clients during all aspects of the real estate transaction process easily made this the best home buying and selling experience I have ever had.

I have purchased, rented, and sold more than a handful of properties in the Northern Virginia and Harrisonburg areas with the help of the Cook and Zook Team.  They were able to help me answer questions about 1031 Tax Exchanges for my future investments as well as structure the best purchase contracts to help me achieve zero money down transactions.  By pursuing my best interests, they have found me profitable real estate investments.  My family, as well as multiple friends, have worked with Cook and Zook and were as pleased as I am.  They have top notch customer service and will make sure that your real estate transactions go smoothly.  I will continue to use and recommend Cook and Zook’s real estate services far into the future.

I want to thank you for doing a great job helping us sell our home for $70,000 more than we expected.   When we lived in California, I had a Real Estate business and for 10 years it was our bread and butter.  It is a seven day a week job and is never easy.  You both are naturals and are very lucky to have found something you thoroughly enjoy.  I will not hesitate to let friends know of your services.

We just wanted to say thank you again for helping us buy our first house. We had no knowledge of the home buying process and were unsure of what to expect, but everything went smoothly.  You did an excellent job of walking us through the process and helping us make our dream of owning a home become a reality.  Your knowledge and experience provided us with the guidance and advice to make the process so much easier.  We are very grateful for everything you’ve done.

If we should ever decide to buy or sell another home we will undoubtedly contact you again for your services.  We would also be glad to recommend your services to anyone considering buying or selling a home.

We would like to say "Thank You" to the Cook and Zook Team for their hard work and dedication in assisting us in buying our home.  We had some specific must-haves, and they worked diligently in finding a home with those features, while constantly updating us with new properties.  Despite the fact that we weren't planning on moving for several months when we first met Ryan, he worked hard to familiarize us with the market, and educate us on the best way to handle buying a home.  We are so pleased with our new home and investment, and credit Cook and Zook with making this potentially complicated and stressful decision a smooth process.  Well done!

My husband and I have found, that when things don’t go the way we (in general) would like, or expect them to in a transaction, we quickly make our displeasure known, but fail to compliment when it is warranted.  To that end, we would like to say how pleased we were with the service we received from two of your associates.

Brian Cook and Ryan Zook’s knowledge and professionalism was displayed from their very first listing appointment to the day we closed the deal on the sale of our home, as well as their help and consideration in finding us temporary residence.  Every detail was presented and quickly negotiated, giving us a very smooth and satisfactory transaction.

We would like to commend Brian and Ryan for a job well done!  We will not hesitate to recommend them whenever possible.  Our thanks and appreciation!

I want to thank you for making my home buying experience a smooth and even enjoyable process.  I was impressed at your quick responses to my questions and your determination to get me into a house that was suitable for me.  Finally, your follow-through on every question and concern I had was impeccable.  I will definitely recommend you to others looking to buy a home!

-- Jason Lund, Arlington, VA

I can't thank you both enough for all you have done to help me purchase my first home, especially with my difficult schedule.  I have enjoyed working with you and look forward to becoming your friend.  Thanks again!

-- Shara Boonshaft, Arlington, VA

Ryan and Brian, It has been one month since we moved into our new home and we are all getting settled.  Thank you for helping us find such a great home in a wonderful neighborhood.  I appreciate your patience and professionalism throughout this process.  Your knowledge and skills were extremely helpful and eased some of our stress with such a major move.  We will not hesitate to refer you to friends and family.  We will definitely have you over for a party soon!

-- Tom and Debbie Schwind, Ashburn, VA

The Cook and Zook real estate team went above and beyond in their real estate services.  The comprehensiveness and patience demonstrated made the home-buying process easy and their "Home Buyer's Guide" served as a vital tool in understanding necessary steps to take and precautions to keep in mind when purchasing a home.  The Cook and Zook team are professional and thorough; I'd recommend their services to anyone.

-- Garick Malcolm, Sterling, VA

I recently worked with a team of agents, Brian Cook and Ryan Zook.  They were very helpful and professional.  My family and I are really impressed and fortunate to work with the two of them, as I’m sure Long and Foster is fortunate to have them.  If their knowledge and services were evaluated on a ratings scale, with 1=poor and 10=excellent, I would give them a 10 and beyond.  I look forward to working with them in the future and consider Brian and Ryan our lifetime agents.  Similarly to everyone having a family doctor, we have found our “real estate doctor.”

-- Hiten Patel, Sterling, VA

We wanted to take a moment to thank you, Ryan, for all of the hard work and time that you put in to helping us find our perfect home.  Needless to say, being first-time home buyers, we were uncertain of the home buying process.  It was a relief to have someone help us who is so knowledgeable about the homes and areas which we were looking.  You really made our first home buying experience an enjoyable one and we will definitely be contacting you in the future!  Thank you so much!

-- Steve and Lindsey Yeager, Ashburn, VA

We had a great experience purchasing our first home with Cook and Zook.  We will recommend them to family and friends and will definitely use them to purchase our next homes.  Thanks guys!

-- Kara and Jennifer, Leesburg, VA

I’m writing to commend Brian Cook and Ryan Zook for their support to us in our first home-buying adventure.  It’s hard to believe we’ve been in our new home for over a year now – we feel so at home it’s like we’ve lived here for years.

Brian and Ryan’s support throughout the entire home-buying process was invaluable.  As first-time home buyers, we were really intimidated by the enormity of the decision and the seemingly endless possibilities.  The way they sat down with us from day one and patiently walked us through such a critical decision was fantastic.

We are very “relationship based” people, and their personal approach was what we needed.  I can clearly remember sitting down at our dining table for that first discussion, embarking on what seemed a daunting journey.  With a clear set of helpful question they helped us define our priorities and focus our search on the right ballpark of potential homes.  We wouldn’t have even realized that our priorities were so strong – we were simply focused on financial factors and were forgetting how important it is to us to live in a community that is family-friendly.

With three little ones and one on the way at that time, we didn’t have the energy or capacity to do a lot of leg work looking at homes.  The time Brian and Ryan spent physically visiting different houses and neighborhoods was a huge benefit to us.  Their insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each home (and their respective locations) were invaluable.

I would venture that one of the things that sets Brian and Ryan apart from other knowledgeable agents is their sensitivity to the personal needs and style of their clients.  Good information is of course a starting point, but if that information isn’t delivered in a manner that suits the buyer, it won’t be an effective relationship.

We have, and continue to, appreciate our working relationship with Brian and Ryan.  Along with the values increasing in this area as they are, and the children growing the way they are, it may not be long before we call the Cook and Zook team to help us find our next home!

-- John and Marg Riordan, Ashburn, VA

The Cook and Zook Team were very professional in helping us sell our home for more money than we expected.  They offered useful advice from helping prepare our house before we put it on the market through the entire negotiation process.  We had a unique property with few local comparables so the marketing had to be vigorous.  For an expensive single family home, we were surprised to have a ratified contract in six days.  We couldn’t ask for anything more and we will recommend them to everyone!

-- Mike and Cindy, Oakton, VA

Being a professional real estate investor, I've dealt with numerous agents in various markets in Virginia, and the Cook and Zook Team stand head and shoulders above the competition.  In a few short years, they've arranged the purchase and sale of more than five properties with stellar negotiation skills, hard work and responsiveness.  The professional relationship has turned to friendship as I believe trust in your realtor is of the utmost importance.  You can count on Cook and Zook to implement new age real estate marketing techniques, and to explore every possible avenue in your home purchase or sale.

-- Andrew Sterling, Co-President, CapVen, LLC

I had the honor and privilege of working with the Cook and Zook team on the recent sale and purchase of my home.  This was my first time selling a home and also the first time I was buying one on my own!  The details, time investment and emotional rollercoaster that accompany these transactions were all new to me.  Brian Cook did an OUTSTANDING job explaining all aspects and the various decisions and options that occurred along the way.  It never felt like I was ‘doing this alone’ as Brian’s sincere concern for my best interest was conveyed in every conversation and every detail.  The end result was the successful sale of my home during one of the worst times for sales in the real estate market!  Subsequent to the sale, was the purchase of my new home which was the exact model that I wanted and in the very neighborhood that I was hoping to move in to.  Success and complete satisfaction!  Brian would not have settled for less.
 
The sale and purchase of a home is no small thing.  Brian was such an integral part of such an important decision and time in my life.  I would recommend him and the Cook and Zook team to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.  Their knowledge, compassion and commitment to excellence are second to none!

-- Christa Bist, Ashburn, VA

My brother and I would like to express our gratitude to Ryan Zook and Long and Foster for the professionalism, care, and consideration shown to us during a very difficult time.  Our mother passed away in November, leaving a townhouse in Burke to be sold.  I met with Ryan in January.  He explained our options, gave us information on current listings and sales in the area, and assured us that he would care for the house.  Ryan also went to the extra effort to put a Contractor's Lock box on the house, and arranged to have contractors come in to give us estimates on paint, carpet, and repairs.  I did not have to leave work to have this done, as I would have had I done this all on my own.  

Ryan was successful in bringing in the buyer and helping all of us come to agreement on the sale.  The paperwork for settlement was done efficiently.  The date for settlement was a day before the date in the contract.  There were no delays or problems for us.  Ryan was always available when I had a question or concern.  He offered advice without pressure.  

Having sold homes in the past, I have to say that this was the most pleasant experience I have had in dealing with a Realtor.  Ryan is a true professional, yet shows interest and concern for his clients.  After telling friends of this experience, they have asked for Ryan's contact information as they have been impressed with the work he has done for us.

I know that I would turn to Ryan again for my real estate needs.

-- Susan Miller, Burke, VA

When we decided we were ready to start looking for our first home, a business associate recommended Cook and Zook.  From our very first contact, we knew we had made the right decision.  As first-time home buyers, we were very unfamiliar with the process, but Ryan and Brian assured us they would be there to walk us through it every step of the way...and were they ever!  We would not be living in our beautiful first home now without the exceptional service of the Cook and Zook team.  The attentive, personal service we received from Ryan and Brian was unmatched.  They were always available to accommodate our schedule for meetings and stayed in close contact via phone and email the whole way through.  When the sellers of the home we were interested in purchasing were making the process difficult, they handled everything and made it as painless as possible for us.  They worked to develop a creative proposal that resulted in the deal getting done.  Besides being great realtors, they are also great people, and we are so happy that we are their clients and also their friends!

-- Vann and Emily Pearce, Arlington, VA