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The numbers first. The people who hired me are further down.

In DC by volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025)

27th

In DC by volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025)

Years in sales

30

Years in sales

of millions in transactions

Hundreds

of millions in transactions

"She is direct (which I love)." Kelaine C., buyer

Direct

"She is direct (which I love)." Kelaine C., buyer

Meet

Kerry Fortune Carlsen

Kerry Fortune Carlsen in a navy blazer, photographed outdoors among leafy trees.

I have spent thirty years in sales (residential real estate, technology, and telecom), and I bring the same discipline to every house in Northwest DC. I tell you the number. I tell you what I would walk away from. I return your call.

Success Stories

Hear from Kerry's happy clients
Kerry Fortune has the nuance, energy, commitment, and talent that it takes to match a client with the home they want. Her contacts are extensive, which, among other things, makes the difference between identifying market availability early vs competitive vs not at all. She is a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend her.
Kerry Fortune has the nuance, energy, commitment, and talent that it takes to match a client with the home they want. Her contacts are extensive, which, among other things, makes the difference between identifying market availability early vs competitive vs not at all. She is a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend her.
Rebecca A.
Kerry was wonderful to work with. She did an amazing job with listing, staging, and ultimately selling our home and finding our dream home. I recommend her whether selling or buying.
Kerry was wonderful to work with. She did an amazing job with listing, staging, and ultimately selling our home and finding our dream home. I recommend her whether selling or buying.
Essita D.
Kerry helped us to sell our house as part of our relocation. She was a pleasure to work with and managed to find a buyer for our house even before we listed it. I highly recommend her!
Kerry helped us to sell our house as part of our relocation. She was a pleasure to work with and managed to find a buyer for our house even before we listed it. I highly recommend her!
Katherine B.
Kerry has helped me with three houses over the past 15 years. I have been happy and grateful for her knowledge and skillfulness every time.
Kerry has helped me with three houses over the past 15 years. I have been happy and grateful for her knowledge and skillfulness every time.
Catherine S.
Kerry is an expert in the DC, MD, and VA residential real estate markets, and found investment properties for me in areas where I would not have known to look. They are great long-term holds. She helped me negotiate good prices and then made sure that the whole closing process went off smoothly no snafus. I would recommend Kerry as a realtor for any real estate transactions you are considering. Thanks Kerry!
Kerry is an expert in the DC, MD, and VA residential real estate markets, and found investment properties for me in areas where I would not have known to look. They are great long-term holds. She helped me negotiate good prices and then made sure that the whole closing process went off smoothly no snafus. I would recommend Kerry as a realtor for any real estate transactions you are considering. Thanks Kerry!
Gregory C.
Kerry was absolutely wonderful! She was so professional, patient in responding to all my questions, and really, really caring! Her personal touch, added to a fantastic level of professionalism, is the best we could have had! And we sold our house in no time! It was such a smooth process! Thank you, Kerry!
Kerry was absolutely wonderful! She was so professional, patient in responding to all my questions, and really, really caring! Her personal touch, added to a fantastic level of professionalism, is the best we could have had! And we sold our house in no time! It was such a smooth process! Thank you, Kerry!
Patricia C.
Kerry works tirelessly to make sure her clients on both the buying and selling sides have all their needs met. She is a true professional whom we highly recommend.
Kerry works tirelessly to make sure her clients on both the buying and selling sides have all their needs met. She is a true professional whom we highly recommend.
Ellen B.
Kerry is the very best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with! I trusted her from the listing through closing on the sale of my family home! She and her team were so professional, personable, and on top of every little detail, they delivered a hassle-free, smooth experience for me (2600 miles away) and overall an excellent transaction.
Kerry is the very best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with! I trusted her from the listing through closing on the sale of my family home! She and her team were so professional, personable, and on top of every little detail, they delivered a hassle-free, smooth experience for me (2600 miles away) and overall an excellent transaction.
Claudia K.
Kerry is simply fantastic. I worked with her on two deals, one of which was very complicated, and she was above and beyond in every aspect. She helped to resolve problems that were way out of the business as usual, and I felt a real partnership that grew into a warm friendship. I recommended Kerry to several of my friends, and all of them were more than happy with her. Kerry is also one of the most energetic and positive person that I know. I am confident there are no problems she can’t handle.
Kerry is simply fantastic. I worked with her on two deals, one of which was very complicated, and she was above and beyond in every aspect. She helped to resolve problems that were way out of the business as usual, and I felt a real partnership that grew into a warm friendship. I recommended Kerry to several of my friends, and all of them were more than happy with her. Kerry is also one of the most energetic and positive person that I know. I am confident there are no problems she can’t handle.
Roman Z.
Kerry came highly recommended to me through a family member who's known her for years. She is professional, highly knowledgeable, and really personable. I enjoyed working for her from the moment we met! I was under contract in no time, and everything went off without a hitch. She's the best in the biz, as far as I'm concerned!
Kerry came highly recommended to me through a family member who's known her for years. She is professional, highly knowledgeable, and really personable. I enjoyed working for her from the moment we met! I was under contract in no time, and everything went off without a hitch. She's the best in the biz, as far as I'm concerned!
Pennisi J.

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    $2,995,000

    1236 27TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 3,592 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern white-brick residence with a gated entrance and leafy trees framing its facade. Sold

    $2,800,000

    1631 33RD STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
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  • 1616 34th St NW Sold

    $2,595,000

    1616 34TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,635 Sq.Ft.
  • 4615 HUNT AVENUE Sold

    $2,000,000

    4615 HUNT AVENUE, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

    • 5 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 3,930 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray-and-white two-story house with a pale green arched door, lawn, and mature trees. Sold

    $1,990,000

    3826 VAN NESS STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,700 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story gray house with a brick driveway, garage, and front porch in autumn light. Sold

    $1,942,000

    5000 MACARTHUR COURT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
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  • 1327 R STREET NW Unit: 1 For Sale

    $1,895,000

    1327 R STREET NW Unit: 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20009

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 3,063 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray two-story house with cross-gabled roof, stone porch, and glowing windows at dusk. Sold

    $1,765,000

    6204 MADAWASKA ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20816

    • 5 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 4,000 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick townhouse entrance with brick steps, black railings, leafy trees, and a paved driveway. Sold

    $1,725,000

    3962 GEORGETOWN COURT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,830 Sq.Ft.
  • Light-colored rowhouse with a bright red door, broad white steps, and black railings. Sold

    $1,650,000

    2812 DUMBARTON STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,943 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story brick home with black shutters, a central entrance, and a landscaped stone walkway. Sold

    $1,625,000

    7806 FULBRIGHT COURT, BETHESDA, MD 20817

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,645 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick home with gray siding, a front lawn, attached garage, and basketball hoop at dusk. Sold

    $1,500,000

    4422 SPRINGDALE STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,401 Sq.Ft.
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    $1,312,000

    4357 EMBASSY PARK DRIVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,276 Sq.Ft.
  • White farmhouse with a dark metal roof, twin stone chimneys, and a long columned porch. Sold

    $1,310,000

    12048 HARPERS FERRY ROAD, HILLSBORO, VA 20132

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,432 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray two-story house with a covered porch and detached garage behind a tree-lined driveway. Sold

    $1,300,000

    3107 34TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

    • 6 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,687 Sq.Ft.
  • Plat showing the house location and lot boundaries for 1731 South Maxwell Court in Southridge, Fairfax County, Virginia. Sold

    $1,220,000

    1731 MAXWELL COURT, MCLEAN, VA 22101

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,642 Sq.Ft.
  • Three-level floor plan for 4297 Embassy Park Drive NW, with room labels and square footage. Sold

    $1,217,000

    4297 EMBASSY PARK DRIVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,934 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick home entry with glass double doors, covered patio, and potted flowers. Sold

    $1,200,000

    4297 EMBASSY PARK DRIVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,296 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story brick house with a covered porch behind a black metal fence and gate. Sold

    $1,200,000

    5532 30TH PLACE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,057 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story gray house with red shutters, a covered porch, and a stone walkway through the front yard. Sold

    $1,199,000

    2249 N WAKEFIELD STREET N, ARLINGTON, VA 22207

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,963 Sq.Ft.
  • Tan brick home entrance with a broad wood canopy, glass door, and flower-filled planters. Sold

    $1,095,000

    4331 EMBASSY PARK DRIVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,832 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick row house with a bay window and brick steps beneath mature shade trees. Sold

    $1,068,000

    5023 V STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,488 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick townhouse row with raised stoops, black railings, and a brick walkway. Sold

    $990,000

    3277 SUTTON PLACE NW Unit: C, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,628 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick townhouse with roof dormers, an attached garage, and a tree partly obscuring the front entrance. Sold

    $980,000

    7307 BANNOCKBURN RIDGE COURT, BETHESDA, MD 20817

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,145 Sq.Ft.
  • Attached brick townhome with black shutters, front steps, and a neighboring white-brick facade. Sold

    $899,000

    3265 SUTTON PLACE NW Unit: B, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,332 Sq.Ft.
  • Townhouse entrance with a green door, brick steps, and mature trees. Sold

    $860,000

    4385 EMBASSY PARK DRIVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,332 Sq.Ft.
  • Brick townhouse with black-railed entry stairs beside a tree-lined brick walkway. Sold

    $857,000

    3285 SUTTON PLACE NW Unit: C, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,332 Sq.Ft.
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