Why I chose Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty
- Patricia Gallardo
- Jan 1
- 3 min read
When people in the real estate industry make a brokerage move, the question is usually the same: why? For me, the answer comes down to alignment — between how I work, what my clients deserve, and the kind of brand that can deliver on both.
I spent the early part of my career in corporate sales and business development at companies like AOL, Netscape, and Web.com. Those years taught me to think strategically about marketing, positioning, and building relationships that last. When I transitioned into real estate, I brought that mindset with me, and it has shaped the way I serve clients ever since — with a consultative approach grounded in data, market knowledge, and an honest conversation about what each person is trying to accomplish.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working as an agent, a team leader, and a VP and Branch Leader at one of the largest brokerages in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Each of those roles gave me a deeper understanding of what makes a great real estate experience — not just for clients, but for the professionals who serve them. And with each step, my priorities became clearer: I wanted to be part of a firm that values quality over volume, one that treats every transaction with the care and precision it deserves.
That is exactly what I found at Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty.
Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty is a brokerage built on deep roots in the communities it serves. With offices in Leesburg and Middleburg, the firm specializes in residential real estate across Northern Virginia, parts of West Virginia, and Maryland. Its agents are not just professionals — they are neighbors, community members, and local experts with a genuine understanding of the markets they represent. That resonated with me. I live in Broadlands, I raise my family in Loudoun County, and the people I work with are often the same people I see at school events, local restaurants, and neighborhood gatherings. Being part of a brokerage that shares that commitment to community felt like a natural fit.
But the local connection is only half the story. The other half is what the Sotheby's International Realty brand brings to my clients on a global scale.
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 by the renowned Sotheby's auction house, and today it operates as a network of more than 26,000 sales associates across 1,100 offices in 84 countries and territories worldwide. When I list a property, it does not just appear on local MLS sites — it is showcased on sothebysrealty.com and marketed through targeted digital campaigns, curated print materials, and a referral network that connects sellers with qualified buyers around the world. That level of exposure is something most brokerages simply cannot match.
For my clients, this means their home receives the visibility it deserves, whether the right buyer lives in Ashburn or across the globe. And for buyers working with me, it means access to an extraordinary inventory of properties and a network of trusted professionals in virtually every major market.
The decision to join Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty was ultimately about giving my clients the best of both worlds: an agent who knows Loudoun County from the inside — the neighborhoods, the schools, the market dynamics, the lifestyle — backed by the most recognized luxury real estate brand in the world. It is a combination I am proud to offer, and one that I believe makes a meaningful difference in the experience and outcomes my clients receive.
If you are considering buying or selling in Northern Virginia, I would welcome the chance to show you what that combination looks like in practice.
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