By Daniel Sotelo | Global Real Estate Advisor
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty
DC real estate agent Frank Snodgrass is Vice President and Global Real Estate Advisor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. A lifelong Washingtonian with 20 years in real estate, he helps buyers and sellers across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, from a first condominium to a significant luxury home.
Frank Snodgrass | Vice President and Global Real Estate Advisor
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Photo source: Frank Snodgrass / TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
In my Tucson real estate practice, I spend a great deal of time helping people imagine what life will feel like at a particular address. A mountain view, a walkable neighborhood, or a home that makes travel easier can change the entire direction of a search. When that search leads beyond Southern Arizona, the introduction I make matters.
Frank recently introduced my work to his readers. In return, I want to share what makes his perspective valuable: a lifetime in Washington, a business built entirely on referrals, and an understanding that the right home can change as a client’s life changes.
A lifelong Washingtonian in a region where people keep moving
Frank describes greater Washington as a market in motion. People arrive, leave, and move within it. A buyer might begin with a downtown DC condominium, then look for more space in Upper Northwest or across the border in Maryland or Virginia. The advisor who understands that progression can help a client think beyond the next listing.
The region is often called the DMV, meaning the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Frank is licensed in all three jurisdictions and works primarily in Washington and its close-in suburbs. That breadth allows a conversation to follow the client’s priorities as the search develops.
Washington DC rowhouses and single family homes
Frank’s primary focus is the single-family market, including rowhouses and detached homes. His DC coverage includes Georgetown, Wesley Heights, Observatory Circle, Woodley Park, and Chevy Chase DC in Upper Northwest, along with Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, Shaw, and Capitol Hill. He also represents condominium and co-op buyers and sellers.
For someone comparing a Capitol Hill rowhouse with an Upper Northwest home, the useful questions become specific. How does the floor plan support daily life? What outdoor space will you use? How important are parking, upkeep, and the route to the places you visit most? Local knowledge becomes valuable when it helps you weigh those details.
Bethesda and Chevy Chase homes and the wider Maryland market
On the Maryland side, Frank serves Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Takoma Park, and Silver Spring. His work also extends to waterfront areas in Anne Arundel and Calvert counties. Those are different searches, with different priorities, and they benefit from an advisor who listens before narrowing the options.
Chevy Chase also deserves precision: Chevy Chase DC and Chevy Chase, Maryland are distinct locations. A relocating buyer should know which jurisdiction a listing is in and compare the property’s actual ownership costs and daily travel requirements.
Arlington and Old Town Alexandria real estate
In Northern Virginia, Frank’s markets include Arlington, Alexandria, particularly Old Town, and Falls Church. For a client considering both sides of the Potomac, the decision should follow the routines and home characteristics that matter most to that person.
What I appreciate about Frank’s view of the region is its flexibility. The goal is to understand where a client is in life and help them recognize the setting that fits. Sometimes that means refining a familiar neighborhood search. Sometimes it means considering a place they had not yet imagined.
A real estate business built entirely on referrals
Frank describes himself first as a relationship-builder. His business is 100% referral-based, with introductions coming from friends, past clients, and professional partners around the world. That gives this collaboration a natural foundation: an introduction carries the trust of the person making it.
His service philosophy is that luxury should be an experience available to every client. A first-time buyer deserves careful listening and preparation, just as a client selling a substantial home does. The property and circumstances change; the attention should remain.
He also owns investment properties in the DC area. To me, that ownership perspective adds a useful dimension to conversations about upkeep, ongoing responsibilities, and how a property fits a longer-term plan.
Experience and professional recognition
Frank’s 2026 professional profile lists recognition as a Washington, DC, MD & VA Top Producer and Top 1.5% Nationwide, RealTrends Verified. His RealTrends profile also identifies him as a verified agent with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.
His professional service includes six years on the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® board of directors, including two as treasurer. He holds the At Home With Diversity designation from the National Association of REALTORS® and supports Bishop Walker School, Comfort Cases, A Wider Circle, and My Sister’s Place.
A Tulane University graduate in Spanish and Latin American Studies, Frank works in English and Spanish. He lives in Shaw and, away from real estate, is restoring a 1969 Camaro. Those details give a fuller picture of someone whose connection to Washington extends well beyond his work.
Moving from Tucson to Washington DC
A relocation works better when both ends of the move receive attention early. I would begin a Tucson-to-Washington introduction by helping the client clarify a few practical priorities:
The daily routine. Identify where you need to go, when you travel, and what you want within easy reach. Test the actual trips from the addresses you are considering.
The home and its responsibilities. Compare the space you need with the upkeep you want. A rowhouse, detached home, condominium, and co-op can call for different questions.
The timing of the transition. Discuss the target move date, any home to sell in Tucson, and whether temporary housing would provide useful flexibility.
My Tucson home seller’s guide can help organize the Arizona side. Frank can then help the client develop a Washington-area search around those priorities.
Luxury homes in the Frank Snodgrass portfolio
A Georgetown residence and an Alexandria condominium show the range of Washington-area homes. Both appear as historical sold properties in Frank’s published portfolio.
1625 31st Street NW in Georgetown
The Georgetown property page records a six-bedroom, 4,104-square-foot residence sold for $5,950,000 on April 21, 2025.
1625 31st Street NW, Georgetown | Sold April 21, 2025 | $5,950,000
Photo source: Frank Snodgrass / TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
601 N Fairfax Street Unit 605 in Alexandria
The Alexandria property page records a two-bedroom, 2,427-square-foot condominium sold for $3,300,000 on April 29, 2026.
601 N Fairfax Street, Unit 605, Alexandria | Sold April 29, 2026 | $3,300,000
Photo source: Frank Snodgrass / TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
A connection between Washington and Tucson luxury real estate
The landscapes are very different, but the questions that lead to a good home search are familiar. In my Tucson luxury real estate practice, a home’s architecture, privacy, views, and relationship to the desert can matter as much as its size. A property in Pima Canyon or Ventana Canyon invites a different conversation from a central Tucson home or a golf property in Dove Mountain.
Through Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, I help clients understand those choices across the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Southern Arizona. Frank brings his Washington perspective through TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. The value of that connection is practical: clients can begin in either market with an introduction and a clearer sense of what to consider next.
If your plans point toward the desert, explore my Tucson neighborhood guides and home buyer’s guide. If they point toward Washington, I would be happy to introduce you to Frank.
Quick answers about Frank Snodgrass and relocation
Which markets does Frank Snodgrass serve
Frank serves Washington, DC and its close-in Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. He also works in waterfront areas of Anne Arundel and Calvert counties.
What types of homes does Frank represent
His focus includes Washington DC rowhouses and detached single-family homes. He also represents buyers and sellers of condominiums and co-ops, serving clients from first-time buyers to repeat luxury-home clients.
Is Frank a Spanish speaking real estate agent in Washington DC
Yes. Frank is fluent in Spanish and works with clients in English or Spanish. He studied Spanish and Latin American Studies at Tulane University.
Who can help with a move between Tucson and Washington DC
Daniel Sotelo of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is the Tucson and Southern Arizona resource. Frank Snodgrass of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty serves the Washington region. Contact either advisor to discuss your plans and request an introduction.
Start a conversation with Frank or Daniel
Reach Frank Snodgrass at 202.257.0978 for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia real estate. His professional profile and film offer another introduction to his work.
For Tucson real estate, relocation, or a personal introduction to Frank, reach me, Daniel Sotelo, at 520.727.9000. I look forward to hearing what your next move could look like.
About the author: Daniel Sotelo is a Tucson native, bilingual Global Real Estate Advisor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. He serves Tucson and Southern Arizona, including the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Dove Mountain.
