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Executive Team

Bahar Dowlatshahi

Bahar Dowlatshahi

Real Estate Professional,
Compass · Licensed DC / MD / VA

202 906 0809 bahar.d@compass.com Instagram LinkedIn Compass profile
Shahryar Hakimi

Shahryar “Shah” Hakimi, Esq.

International Attorney & Real Estate Professional,
Compass · Licensed DC / MD / VA

202 644 6334 shah.hakimi@compass.com LinkedIn Compass profile
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Meet Bahar and Shah

A short introduction, in our own words. Press play.

Real estate is not a transaction to us

It is building
lasting relationships

Bahar and Shah stay present well beyond closing. Clients return for market perspective, future investments, leasing support, and the next decision—because the relationship was never meant to end at the keys.

International reach, Local judgment

The scale, technology, marketing, and nationwide network of Compass work in the background.The relationship stays directly with us.

Technology + AI  ·  Marketing  ·  International network

Every home
needs a clear
point of view

Positioning, design, and distribution should feel like one considered story.

Digital, social, email, print, and direct agent outreach—coordinated around the property and its audience.

Editorial presentation

Cinematic videography

Every home,
shot like cinema

A national and international
network of local experts

Compass professionals collaborate across markets to extend a property’s reach, surface buyer interest, support relocations, and connect clients with local expertise beyond the DMV.

Bahar and Shah also work directly with clients across America, Europe, and the Middle East—using virtual tours, remote negotiations, and coordinated local support to make distance manageable.

Support that continues
after the transaction

The home buying process at a glance

  1. 01Buyer Consultation
  2. 02Sign Buyer Representation Agreement
  3. 03Get Pre-Approved
  4. 04Get early access with the Compass Advantage
  5. 05Submit and Negotiate Offer

Prepare for Purchase

  1. 06Sign Contract
  2. 07Home Inspection, Disclosures, Reports, and Repairs
  3. 08Loan Application and Appraisal
  4. 09Closing & Welcome Home!

Contract to Close

Trusted specialists

Property care,
carefully coordinated

Preparation, repairs, renovation — we know the best contractors for every trade.

A quiet room in morning light

Every property deserves

A clear point of view

Doors opened to a lawn and pool

Boutique attention

The details are the difference.

What our clients say about us

5.0

9/14/2026 · Alex Parto

Found a tenant for a home.

As soon as we decided to work with Bahar on renting our house she started marketing it very efficiently. She brought in a professional photographer who took fantastic photos of the house which she used to attract potential tenants. It worked wonderfully as we had around 15 viewings in a matter of 2 weeks. From the applicants she veted the best family by reviewing their past history including credit report, income etc. The rental contract was done seamlessly and we immediately got our security deposit and will collect rent after move in. All and all I give Bahar 100 over 100, excellent job for us.

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5.0

6/15/2026 · kimiachimehrad

Bought a Townhouse home in 2026 in Gaithersburg, MD.

I highly recommend Bahar! She has helped me and my family with buying two different properties, and every experience has been exceptional. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and always keeps us informed throughout the entire process. Her communication is outstanding, she answers questions promptly, and she consistently goes above and beyond to make everything as smooth and stress-free as possible. Her expertise, attention to detail, and dedication gave us complete confidence every step of the way. What truly sets her apart is the genuine care she has for her clients. She is kind, friendly, trustworthy, and always puts our best interests first. She takes the time to understand our needs and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. After working with her, we truly consider her family. If you’re looking for a realtor who is experienced, hardworking, honest, and fully committed to her clients, we wholeheartedly recommend Bahar!

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5.0

3/21/2026 · amoahvivian75

Bought a Townhouse home in 2026 in Capitol heights, MD.

Bahar is an amazing person, she took her time to help us out buying our house, she always responds to our calls, messages , emails even when asleep and need to rest, she nevered ignore us, her process of getting us a house was soo fast than than we expected , frankly speaking I search almost 10 months looking for a place that will fit I and the family I couldn’t find my choice, and just when Bahar came in the picture she got us our dream house exactly how we want our house within 3days, we wer soo shocked and surprised, my husband was like what a fastest personality I have ever come across!!! I highly recommend her , in my next world if not Bahar then am not buying any house, thank you soo much Bahar for everything I and my husband are soo grateful God bless you, we are soo proud of you we didn’t regret getting you , I highly recommend her

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5.0

12/9/2025 · desmondketus

Bought a Townhouse home in 2025 in Gaithersburg, MD.

Working with Bahar was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, deep market knowledge, and constant availability made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free. They guided me through every step with clarity and patience, always advocating for my best interests. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, I found the perfect home in Gaithersburg. I highly recommend Bahar to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and truly exceptional real estate agent.

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5.0

9/13/2025 · user4514523

Bought a Townhouse home in 2025 in Upper marlboro, MD.

My experience working with Bahar was Amazing. She is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions and responded very quick. She was very attentive and would recommend her 100 percent to others. And I would like to work with her in the future.

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5.0

5/9/2025 · SelamBulti

Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Michigan park, Washington, DC.

Bahar was extremely nice and easy to work with. She won over our trust and confidence immediately. She was very responsive and negotiated aggressively on our behalf throughout the process. She has a lot of local connections and we found our mortgage lender and contractor through her. We closed on an home in a little over a month of meeting her and starting to look. Overall great experience. Highly recommend!

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5.0

5/1/2025 · kukuabrar123

Bought a home in 2025.

From the first meeting with Bahar, I knew I was in good hands. She clearly explained the process, always communicated effectively, and negotiated a fantastic deal for us. Her expertise and dedication made our home purchase smooth and easily enjoyable, she was very friendly.

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5.0

3/23/2025 · faaizahyeasin

Bought a Townhouse home in 2025 in Fairlington-shirlington, Arlington, VA.

I cannot recommend Bahar enough! She is absolutely amazing—so detail-oriented, always on top of everything, and truly committed to her clients’ happiness. She is incredibly knowledgeable and understands her clients so well that she only sends listings that meet their expectations. When I finally put in a contract on my property, there were a couple of follow-ups that needed to be done. I never had to ask her to check in—she took it upon herself to follow up with the seller’s agent and make sure everything was sorted out. She also reviewed every detail of the contracts to ensure everything was in order, making the entire process seamless. Her dedication, responsiveness, and expertise made this such a smooth experience. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly goes above and beyond, Bahar is the one!

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5.0

11/17/2024 · kurtskonberg

Bought a Single Family home in 2024 in Leesburg, VA.

Bahar was wonderful from the beginning of the process all the way through closing and beyond. She was incredibly responsive (answering any question, and addressing any request, incredibly quickly). Emails I sent at night thinking they would be addressed in the morning were addressed the same night. She was dedicated and fully committed, even having a conference call with me late one Saturday evening when negotiations were getting close to being finished. Bahar’s knowledge of the market, her dedication and her honesty won my trust, to the point that relying on the remote showing she did for me (essentially Bahar walking through a house and yard with her phone on video, describing what we were looking at and answering my questions), I bought a $1,170,000 home in Northern Virginia while I remained at home in Florida. That is the kind of trust and confidence Bahar inspires! She also treats you as a friend as much as a client. She was truly excited as my wife and I grew more excited about a house. She was genuinely happy for us (almost as happy as we were). She also had a very good bottle of champagne waiting for us after the closing and then we had a celebratory lunch with Bahar that was excellent. I really can not recommend Bahar enough. She was truly amazing!

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5.0

11/2/2024 · rhatef

Bought a home in 2024.

Bahar was instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of purchasing an appartment in Virginia in a very short period of time. As I was traveling and could only spare 10 days for the search, I needed someone efficient and proactive and Bahar fit that description. She is very knowledgeable about the geographical locations- VA, MD, and DC and showed excellent follow-up until the closing of the deal. I highly recommend Bahar as a friendly, effective and professional agent who is able to truly listen to her client.

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5.0

9/29/2024 · stefanyknoll

Bought a Condo home in 2024 in Logan circle, Washington, DC.

I had the pleasure of working with Bahar during my search for the perfect unit, and I couldn't be more grateful for her incredible support throughout the process. From the start, she truly listened to my needs and took the time to understand what was important to me in a home. Unlike many realtors who can be pushy or aggressive, Bahar was the complete opposite—empathetic, warm, and genuinely caring. She never requested to sign an exclusivity contract. She was never in a rush to make a sale and always made sure I felt comfortable. Bahar showed me numerous places, patiently working with me until we found the one that fit my exact criteria. Her human touch, combined with her professionalism, made the entire experience a pleasure. As an expat, I especially appreciated Bahar’s dedication to doing research and connecting me with experts who guided me through the tax rules applying to expats. Being new to the city, she also provided me with a wealth of references and useful contacts, which demonstrated her strong network. I highly recommend Bahar to anyone looking for a realtor who not only understands the market but also prioritizes her clients' happiness and comfort.

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5.0

8/9/2024 · leonivic

Bought a Townhouse home in 2024 in Manor park, Washington, DC.

She is truly dedicated and passionate about her job, and it shows in her exceptional service. Bahar is is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her clients' needs are met and exceeded. Her expertise and professionalism make her stand out in the competitive real estate industry. I am grateful to have had Bahar is as my agent and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and hardworking real estate agent.

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5.0

6/10/2024 · carita3269

Bought a home in 2024 in Clarksburg, MD.

Bahar was the best agent we could have asked for. Despite our complex situation she was thorough, understanding and accommodating. Together with her team, she made sure we had the best experience possible and we are truly grateful.

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5.0

6/9/2024 · squidguy

Bought a Condo home in 2024 in Dupont circle, Washington, DC.

My sister and I worked with Bahar to purchase a condo in a great location, and she made the process very easy. She coordinated the closing on Qualia, and it went very smoothly. My questions were answered promptly, and the process was clear from start to finish. Even when the title company changed the closing location at the last minute, she got us to the signing with time to spare. Working with her was a pleasure.

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5.0

6/4/2024 · azihat

Bought a home in 2024.

Bahar was extremely reactive and was able to find my condo in the very limited timeframe that I had to allocated to the purchase. She organized many visits in Virginia and Maryland within a few days, giving me the opportunity to compare the various locations and make the choice that best fit my needs. Her knowledge of the MD, VA, and DC area and the information she provided on the properties were instrumental in my decision- making. Bahar very diligently walked me through the contractual paperwork and was very attentive and responsive while addressing all of my questions & concerns. I highly recommend her and applaud her professionalism.

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5.0

5/30/2024 · tallayeh farahmand1

Bought a home in 2024.

Bahar was really easy to work with and made the buying process feel like a piece of cake. She was absolutely incredible! She treated me like I was a family member. I hope this is my forever home and I won’t need a realtor again, but if I do I will absolutely be a returning customer!

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5.0

5/6/2024 · srziwary

Bought a Townhouse home in 2024 in Columbia heights, Washington, DC.

Bahar did an amazing job assisting us in finding a house in Washington D.C. With her in-depth understanding of the local real estate market and neighborhood dynamics, she was able to guide us to the most promising listings that fit our needs and budget. Her patience and thoroughness throughout the process was greatly appreciated. Bahar took the time to fully understand our preference and when the matches came on the market, she was quick to share detailed reports highlighting key aspects. I highly recommend Bahar's great service!

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5.0

3/31/2024 · dinopamp55

Sold a home in 2024.

Bahar excelled in selling our condominium in the Willoughby of Chevy Chase. Her professionalism and meticulous attention to detail were unmatched. The process unfolded seamlessly and effortlessly. Bahar's strategic recommendations played a pivotal role in swiftly selling the unit at the asking price. Her profound understanding of the market and insightful grasp of buyer preferences were exceptional. We wholeheartedly recommend Bahar to anyone seeking a real estate professional

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5.0

2/17/2024 · AustinAnderson540

Bought a Townhouse home in 2024 in Near northeast, Washington, DC.

Bahar is a fantastic agent. She was diligent and responsive through the whole process of exploration to close. She has great connections in the industry and is happy to introduce you to experienced experts.

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5.0

10/15/2023 · Mariam Benyounes

Bought a Condo home in 2023 in National harbor, Oxon hill, MD.

Bahar did a great job helping us with the purchase of a condo. She was available, flexible and extremely helpful through the process. She is also an extremely kind person. Would definitely recommend her services.

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5.0

10/10/2023 · shahranibhatti15

Bought a Condo home in 2023 in Logan circle, Washington, DC.

Bahar is an exceptional realtor who truly understands the needs of her clients. Her genuine and sweet nature made our home-search experience in the DMV area an absolute pleasure. She consistently went above and beyond, making herself available and responsive at all times. My husband and I felt truly valued and prioritized. We highly recommend Bahar to anyone seeking a seamless and personalized home-buying journey.

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5.0

9/17/2023 · shahhakimi

Sold a Condo home in 2023 in Bethesda, MD.

We highly recommend Bahar to anyone interested in selling a condo in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area. Bahar staged and sold our condo in 3 days and we cancelled our open-house Bahar has solid market knowledge and with her great spirit we were able to communicate effectively with the buyer and make the closing decisions. Before you know it, Bahar will treat you with her delicious carrot cake at the closing.

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5.0

9/17/2023 · kuzmiandtr

Bought a home in 2023.

Bahar is a very helpful agent. She tries to support with everything her clients. Bahar is an agent with quite big experience. Explanation of different things and how it works in The US is quite correct. Was contacted by Bahar when I was in my home county - Sweden. Good collaboration from the first days. The condo was founded in 2 months. Should recommend Bahar to everyone who plans to buy residential real estate in Virginia, DC and Maryland or rent ones.

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5.0

9/17/2023 · amandarbradley28

Bought a home in 2023.

Bahar is amazing! Our family of five arrived back stateside after three years and were in search of our new home. We met Bahar by fate and immediately knew she was the one! She hit the pavement for us and advocated when needed. We have without a doubt found our forever home thanks to Bahar!

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5.0

9/16/2023 · jml123

Helped me rent a Apartment home in Mclean gardens, Washington, DC.

Bahar was incredibly knowledgeable and patient as she guided us through the process of finding an apartment for my daughter to rent in DC. Thanks to Bahar, we completed the entire process seamlessly from another state.

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5.0

7/26/2023 · rupamurali2

Found a tenant for a home.

Bahar us exceptional. She was ready to answer all our questions and was collaborative to find a win for everyone. She is patient and her response time is really quick. Whenever there was any information to share, she let us know in a timely manner. We are overall very happy.

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7/16/2023 · Karina Marzban

Sold a Condo home in 2023 in Friendship village, Chevy chase, MD.

I can't speak more highly of Bahar and her assistance in selling our apartment this past spring. Her empathy, knowledge, and desire to get us the best possible pricing was exceptional. Her recommendation on 'staging' and 'video-ing' the apartment was definitely a factor in us selling our property quickly and efficiently! She is amazing! She answered all our questions, requests, etc. with professionalism and more importantly, helped us navigate the whole selling process so we had nothing to worry about. If you are looking to either 'sell' or 'buy' a property in the Maryland, DC and Virginia area, you path to success is well served by having Bahar in your corner!

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7/2/2023 · Samad Jahandideh

Bought a Single Family home in 2023 in South kensington, Bethesda, MD.

Bahar did a great job assisting us to purchase our single family house. She was always available to answer my questions and she was very engaged during the process from beginning to the end. In addition, she has a very strong network of experts to provide the best possible advices in this tough market. In short, from my experience Bahar is at the top of the list of the best agents in D.C. area.

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6/4/2023 · Shriya Das

Bought a home in 2023 in Sixteenth street heights, Washington, DC.

Working with Bahar has been a wonderful experience. She is so easy to get along with and is so accommodating. She is also quick to respond and tries her very best to honor our requests. She is very hands on and makes sure to give us all the information as soon as she can. Bahar also has a lot of knowledge about the DMV area and is able to recommend neighborhoods based on your current needs. I loved working with her and learning more about the process of real estate. I know if I ever need anything in the future, she will be the one I will contact.

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4/29/2023 · babak sbp

Bought a Townhouse home in 2023 in Bethesda, MD.

What makes Bahar a unique and outstanding realtor is her perseverance to provide up to date, resource based and accurate information about the current housing market while ensuring that any decision made is in alignment and beneficial to her client's needs. After more than 2 years of searching for a property and a few failed attempts, we were fortunate enough to utilize Bahar's expertise in our last round of house hunting. She made sure that we are comfortable about any procedure, has answered all of our questions and more importantly, employed all resources in her hand to assure us of our decisions. This included collaborations with her colleagues and this made us feel that we have a team supporting us. She was available 24/7. The purpose of buying a house can become extremely stressful and at every step, she made sure that we are stress free and if things did not go as plan, she would comfort us as a friend. I cannot emphasize enough on Bahar's professionalism as well as kindness. Once we were interested to place an offer on a house, she walked with us every step of the process, explaining every step and being available at any time of the day. She even directly worked with my lender and insurance agent working out the details of the contract. She provided routine updates and very well negotiated on our behalf. I am lucky to have found a trusted friend which I will certainly work with for our future needs and will without hesitation recommend her to anyone in the DMV area.

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3/3/2023 · dtselenc

Bought a Townhouse home in 2023 in Gaithersburg, MD.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Bahar as my realtor, and I cannot recommend her enough. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. Bahar's expertise in the real estate market is second to none. She provided me with valuable insights and guidance throughout the entire buying process, making it a stress-free experience. Her attention to detail and prompt communication ensured that everything ran smoothly, and I always felt informed and up-to-date. But what really set Bahar apart was her genuine care for her clients. She listened to my concerns and preferences, and worked tirelessly to find me a property that met all my needs. Her dedication and hard work were evident in every aspect of the process, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. In short, Bahar is an outstanding realtor who truly cares about her clients. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and attentive realtor, look no further than Bahar. She is simply the best.

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3/22/2022 · user2831526

Bought a home in 2022 in Arlington north, Bethesda, MD.

Bahar was great. Helped complete the sale and was always accessible. Knowledgeable and most professional. The team was always available and helpful. Would definitely recommend them.

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2/12/2022 · sjsigrist

Showed home in 2022 in MD 20815.

Bought a place in Bethesda area. Was guided through whole process in an easy way: Connecting to a lender, communicating with updates, making documents easy to sign, helped with final walk-through and closing.

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1/20/2022 · donfack75

Bought a Townhouse home in 2022 in Germantown, MD.

I'm first home buyer in Maryland and I learned a lot about the process to purchase a home. Also special thanks to Bahar my Agent, she is very nice and kind person, she was always available to answer my question at anytime. I think I will refer her to my relatives. Thanks one more time Bahar

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