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Lou Rangel

Arlington, VA
5.0stars, 35 Reviews
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
62 Closed Sales
$38.6M Total Value
$383K - $1.3M Price Range
$622.9K Average Price
Prior five years

About Lou

Lou Rangel is more than just an agent—he’s a strategic connector with a powerhouse network of top-tier contractors, painters, stagers, and photographers dedicated to making your property shine. Whether it’s selecting the perfect photographer to capture the money shot or crafting a tailored marketing strategy, Lou ensures your home stands out and commands the highest return on investment.

Lou is known for his refreshing honesty, high integrity, and fierce client advocacy. He tells it like it is, always putting his clients’ best interests first. His deep understanding of market trends, home valuation, and negotiation strategy makes him an invaluable resource for your real estate investment.

Ask anyone who has worked with Lou, and they’ll tell you that relationship building is his superpower. Known for forging authentic connections based on trust and sincerity, his business comes from repeat clients and referrals. Lou doesn’t just help clients buy or sell homes—he builds long-term relationships that last well beyond the transaction.
Specializing in luxury, historical, and lifestyle properties across DC & Virginia, Lou’s expertise spans Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, and Stafford and Fredericksburg and Norfolk. With a military and government relocation focus, he understands the unique needs of clients transitioning into and out of the region, ensuring a seamless move.

Lou’s commitment to community goes beyond real estate. He actively volunteers with local organizations such as USO, Boy Scouts and student camps through his church, mentoring students. Liaison for Bishop Ireton High / JROTC Mentored students for military service preparation. His passion for giving back extends throughout the DC metro area, where he supports small businesses and historic preservation efforts.

In addition to his passion for real estate, Lou thrives on international travel and outdoor exploration. Whether he’s discovering historic American towns, backing local small businesses, or uncovering fantastic coffee spots, he finds joy in every adventure. An avid boater and fisherman, Lou appreciates the serenity of nature and the thrill of exploration—an enthusiasm he shares with his clients, making every real estate journey not just a transaction, but a shared experience.
Home Types: House, Townhouse, Lot/Land, Condo
Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish
Years of Experience: 10

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals
5
Total Value
$4,082,500
Average Sale Price
$816,500
Price Range
$310K - $1.3M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
8
Total Value
$5,240,000
Average Sale Price
$655,000
Price Range
$400K - $1.3M

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals
7
Total Value
$5,527,500
Average Sale Price
$789,643
Price Range
$310K - $1.3M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
9
Total Value
$5,970,000
Average Sale Price
$663,333
Price Range
$400K - $1.3M

Seller Deals

Total Deals
17
Total Value
$11,546,500
Average Sale Price
$679,206
Price Range
$310K - $1.3M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
30
Total Value
$20,179,490
Average Sale Price
$672,650
Price Range
$75K - $1.3M

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Lou's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • Military Relocation Professional
  • VA Military Real Estate Specialist

Other Experience

Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Property Management, Senior Communities, Veteran Programs

Lou's Reviews

5.0stars, 35 Reviews

3/28/25sanford rosenthal

Google Review

We met Lou online from Zillow, always wanted to say that, as my wife and I really were not in the market to move but we were bored one weekend and decided to go see a house that had been on the market for a few months with a lot more land than we currently had. From the second we met Lou, he instantly impressed us with his knowledge, professionalism and passion for business. It is such a refreshing feeling to meet someone who really enjoys what they do. The property had recently had a price cut but Lou knew exactly which buttons to push. He crafted us a winning offer with additional price concessions. The contract also included all the major out clauses that protected us 100%. Lou was there every step of the process and when our septic inspection didn’t pass, he was there to ensure it was properly fixed. He even found issues that our home inspector missed. I’ll never forget a week prior to closing Lou sat us down and said if you are not 100% in love with the property we can walk away today, and I will find you one that you are in love with. After a month of work, he was willing to walk away and start over. His true character came out that day.

We decided to use Lou to help sell our current property as we were moving locally, and we were lucky enough to get to move into the new house first. Lou spent days with us explaining the pros and cons of every sale in our area as well as homes currently listed. He put together a project timeline and an action plan to help minimize costs to get us to our open house that would create a buzz, increase the asking price and hopefully lead to multiple offers. After we finished our part Lou took over the rest of the process and took away all the pressure of preparing our house. As open house day approached, we could see that Lou had been back multiple times to swap out lights, change the colors of handles on the kitchen cabinets, add a plant, apply some caulking to the shower or move a piece of the staged furniture around. He had a vested monetary and time interest in wanting to help us get the best possible price. I came to the realization Lou was a perfectionist and didn’t want to leave anything to chance. I’m even convinced he practiced how each step of the walk throughs with potential buyers would take place. Just what you want in your realtor. We had followed Lou’s strategy and our asking price from the initial meeting changed dramatically and we all agreed to list at the higher end even though a similar house in the neighborhood had recently sold at much lower price. Our open house was Friday through Sunday and there was Lou with his passion, getting to know every person personally and highlighting every feature of the house. He was executing the plan he had proposed to us a month before. We went into this with the expectations of hoping to get an offer just below asking price and hoping to close before the second mortgage kicked in. Monday came around and Lou presented us with multiple offers and the pros and cons of each as well as a personal story about each family. Lou had created the perfect storm and now as a seller he knew again exactly which buttons to press to get an even better offer. We signed our offer letter $22,500 over the already elevated asking price and all the major contingencies were negotiated away. Lou even got a large earnest deposit for us. We closed 3 weeks later, and Lou was there every step of the closing process. In fact, 4 days prior to closing Lou had one more card to play and got the Title Company to further reduce their fees. This was our first time in this type of situation and to us there was no buyer nor seller remorse, and it felt like we had won both sides. Lou had built a flawless Business Plan to elevate our house to make it unique and he executed it perfectly. Looking back at everything, I know 100% if we had not followed Lou’s lead on how to do everything we would have had a much different outcome.

2/24/25Nick Golden

Google Review

Lou Rangel is a one of a kind realtor and he is the reason my fiancé and I were able to buy our first home together. He showed us exactly the homes we were asking for, and he was extremely present and patient throughout the process. Ultimately, Lou is a master at his craft, he looked out for our best interests, and treated us as family. I would recommend Lou to any individuals looking to buy or sell their house in the DMV area. We are so happy in our new home and we couldn’t have done it without Lou’s expertise and his team. It was a pleasure working together and we will continue working with Lou in the future!

2/21/25Greg Stewart

Google Review

BEST realtor in the Northern Virginia area! Very knowledgeable and provided quality customer service!! Lou is a Veteran so he's very familiar with Veteran benefits such as the VA loan. My process was flawless!!

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