Frequently Asked Questions

Advisory Partners is a boutique real estate advisory team affiliated with Compass, led by principal Daniel Brewer. The team serves buyers and sellers of luxury homes across Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the Delaware beaches, combining the reach of a major brokerage with the personal attention of a small, senior team.

Advisory Partners serves Washington, DC, the Maryland and Virginia suburbs, the Maryland Eastern Shore, and the Delaware beaches. That includes DC neighborhoods such as Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and Logan Circle; Maryland markets from Bethesda and Chevy Chase to Eastern Shore towns like St. Michaels and Easton; Northern Virginia communities including McLean, Arlington, and Old Town Alexandria; and Delaware beach towns such as Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach.

Yes. Advisory Partners provides full representation for both buyers and sellers, at every price point from first-time buyers to seasoned executives and investors. For sellers, that includes pricing strategy, staging and renovation coordination, and luxury marketing; for buyers, a curated, advisory search and careful negotiation. The team also helps clients relocating to the region and those buying second homes at the Delaware beaches.

Daniel Brewer is the principal and lead real estate advisor of Advisory Partners at Compass. Licensed in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, he is known for deep market knowledge, strong negotiation, and a background in interior design that gives him a distinctive eye for a property's potential. His clients range from first-time buyers to members of Congress and other public figures.

Compass Concierge is a program, available to Advisory Partners' clients through Compass, that can front the cost of preparing a home for sale, such as staging, painting, and repairs, with no upfront cost to the seller and no interest. The costs are repaid at closing. Paired with Advisory Partners breadth of expertise, it helps sellers present a home at its best and often achieve a stronger sale price.

Yes. Advisory Partners regularly helps clients relocating to the Washington region, whether from another state or from abroad. The team provides neighborhood guidance across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, coordinates remotely for buyers who cannot visit in person, and draws on the national Compass network. Several clients have come to the team specifically for a smooth relocation experience.

The best first step is a conversation. Reach out by phone or email, or through the contact form on this page, and the team will set up a time to learn about your goals, whether you are buying, selling, or exploring your options. You can also request a free home valuation to see what your property may be worth in today's market.