# Gordon James Realty

> Washington, DC-based property management and brokerage company serving rental owners, condominium and HOA boards, commercial owners, and real estate investors across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Founded 2012.

## About

Gordon James Realty is a full-service property management and brokerage firm headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in February 2012, the company manages residential, commercial, multifamily, and community association properties across the DC metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. Services include day-to-day operations, board advisory, leasing, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, capital projects, and brokerage representation for buyers and sellers.

Service area is the DC metro region — Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Gordon James Realty does not operate nationwide.

## Key Facts

- Residential property management fee: 7%–8.5% monthly
- Average days to lease: 19
- Maintenance coordination: 24/7
- Service area: Washington, DC; Northern Virginia; Maryland
- Founded: February 2012
- Headquarters: Washington, DC
- Core property types managed: condominiums, HOAs, cooperatives, single-family rentals, townhomes, multifamily, office, retail, restaurant, and mixed-use

## Services

- [Community Association Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/services/community-association-management): HOA, condominium, cooperative, and master-planned community management. Board advisory, governance, reserves, vendor management, owner portals, on-site staffing, communication, financial reporting, and transition execution.
- [Residential Property Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/services/residential-property-management): Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, row houses, and small multifamily rentals. Leasing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, owner portals, legal compliance support, and the Gordon James Shield Program.
- [Commercial Property Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/services/commercial-property-management): Office, retail, restaurant, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Lease administration, CAM reconciliation, tenant relations, building maintenance, capital planning, vendor management, and owner reporting.
- [Investor Services](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/services/investor-services): Portfolio management, rent and market analysis, ROI optimization, acquisition support, disposition strategy, and investor-grade financial reporting.
- [Brokerage / Selling a Property](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/services/selling-a-property): Listing representation, market analysis, pricing guidance, staging, photography, listing exposure, showings, negotiation, and contract-to-close coordination.

## Locations

Local market pages with neighborhood-level coverage, market insights, and available services for each city.

- [Washington, DC](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/washington-dc)
- [Northern Virginia (region)](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/northern-virginia): Regional page covering Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, Falls Church, Reston, Annandale, Springfield, Herndon, McLean, and nearby markets.
- [Arlington, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/arlington-va): Covering Ballston, Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn, Shirlington, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Columbia Pike, and nearby areas.
- [Alexandria, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/alexandria-va): For rental owners, boards, and investors in Alexandria and Old Town.
- [Fairfax, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/fairfax-va)
- [Tysons, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/tysons-va)
- [Falls Church, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/falls-church-va)
- [Reston, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/reston-va)
- [Annandale, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/annandale-va)
- [Springfield, VA](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/springfield-va)
- [Bethesda, MD](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/bethesda-md)
- [Chevy Chase, MD](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/chevy-chase-md)
- [Potomac, MD](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/potomac-md)
- [Silver Spring & Takoma Park, MD](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations/silver-spring-md): Silver Spring and Takoma Park property management covering Montgomery County and nearby Maryland markets.
- [All locations index](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/locations)

## Case Studies

### Client Stories

- [Northern Exchange Condominium](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/northern-exchange-condominium): 37-residential / 1-commercial unit condominium at 1401 R St NW, Washington, DC. Focus on response times, accountability, reporting, board workload reduction, and transition execution.
- [The Nebraska Condominium](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/the-nebraska-condominium): 20-unit condominium at 51 Randolph Pl NW, Washington, DC. Focus on communication, stable management, and practical board guidance.

### Technology Partner Case Studies

- [Accounting Seed](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/accounting-seed): Salesforce-native accounting platform powering financial operations, reporting, AI workflows, automation, and integrations.
- [CSG Forte](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/csg-forte): Payment infrastructure including ACH processing, tokenization, automation, returned payment handling, and client/vendor payment experience.
- [Expensify](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/expensify): Field expense workflows, receipt capture, property tagging, compliance, approval processes, and client bill-backs.
- [Magentrix](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/magentrix): Client portal for self-service visibility, document access, communication, and transparency.
- [Skuid](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies/skuid): Custom applications, Salesforce-connected workflows, proprietary internal tools, and unified operating environment.
- [All case studies](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/case-studies)

## Company

- [About Us](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/company-about/about-us): Company history, leadership, founding story, and operating philosophy.
- [Make the Switch / Getting Started](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/company-about/getting-started-with-gjr): Five-step transition process — talk, review, propose, transition, launch.
- [What Our Customers Say](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/company-about/what-our-customers-say): Testimonials and client reviews from board members, rental owners, and investors.
- [Careers](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/careers): Open roles and information for job seekers.

## Resources

- [Knowledge Hub](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub): 430+ articles covering property management best practices, HOA governance, board operations, DC/VA/MD regulations, leasing, maintenance, reserves, and local market guidance.
- [FAQs](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/faqs): Top questions from owners, boards, and tenants, grouped by service line.
- [Free Guides / Ebooks](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/ebooks): Downloadable guides for residential rental owners and commercial real estate owners and investors.

### FAQ Sections

- [Community Associations FAQs](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/faqs/community-associations): For condo boards, HOA boards, cooperatives, and mixed-use communities evaluating management fit, transitions, governance, communication, resident portals, reserves, amenities, and board decision-making.
- [Residential Management FAQs](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/faqs/residential-management): For rental property owners evaluating leasing, management fees, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, legal compliance, reporting, guarantees, and owner communication.
- [Commercial Management FAQs](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/faqs/commercial-management): For commercial owners and investors evaluating operations, tenant relations, lease administration, maintenance, reporting, capital planning, vendor management, and portfolio management.
- [Selling a Property FAQs](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/faqs/selling-a-property): For owners and investors considering brokerage representation, pricing, listing preparation, marketing, showings, offers, negotiation, and closing.

### Knowledge Hub Categories

Topic hubs that organize the Knowledge Hub by audience and service line.

- [Community Association Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/community-association-management): HOA, condo, cooperative, and master-planned community governance, board operations, reserves, and compliance.
- [Residential Property Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/residential-property-management): Leasing, tenant screening, rent, maintenance, and legal compliance for single-family and small-multifamily rentals.
- [Commercial Property Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/commercial-property-management): Office, retail, restaurant, and mixed-use operations, lease administration, and capital planning.
- [Multifamily Property Management](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/multifamily-property-management): Apartment and multifamily operations, leasing strategy, amenities, and resident retention.
- [Investor Services](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/investor-services): Rental investing, ROI, financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio strategy.
- [55+ & Active Adult Communities](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/55-plus-active-adult-communities): Governance, amenities, lifestyle programming, and operations specific to active-adult and 55+ associations.
- [Buying a Property](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/buying-a-property): Buyer guidance — process, financing, and market considerations across the DC metro.
- [Brokerage Services](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/category/brokerage-services): Selling, listing preparation, pricing, and brokerage representation.

### High-Value Knowledge Hub Articles

Cornerstone articles most frequently surfaced for owner, board, and investor questions in the DC/VA/MD market.

**For Rental Owners & Landlords**

- [A/C Rules: What DC-Area Landlords Need to Know](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/rental-a-c-rules-what-landlords-need-to-know): Air-conditioning obligations, habitability standards, and landlord responsibilities for cooling in rental units.
- [Understanding Rent Increase Laws in Washington, DC](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/understanding-the-rent-increase-laws-in-washington-dc): DC rent control, allowable annual increases, exemptions, and required tenant notice.
- [Frozen Pipes in Rentals: What Landlords Should Do Next](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/frozen-pipes-in-rentals-what-landlords-should-do-next): Emergency response, liability, prevention, and tenant communication for frozen or burst pipes.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Renting Out Your House](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/the-ultimate-guide-to-renting-out-your-house): End-to-end guide for new landlords — pricing, screening, leases, compliance, and management.
- [Subletting Laws for the DMV](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/subletting-laws-for-the-dmv): Subletting and lease-assignment rules across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
- [Benefits of LLC Ownership for Rental Properties](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/benefits-of-llc-ownership-for-rental-properties): Liability protection, tax treatment, and trade-offs of holding rentals in an LLC.

**For HOA & Condo Boards**

- [Unenforceable HOA Rules: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/unenforceable-hoa-rules-a-comprehensive-guide): Which HOA rules are legally unenforceable, common board overreach, and how to stay compliant.
- [How HOA Boards Should Respond to Harassment From Homeowners](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/how-hoa-boards-should-respond-to-harassment-from-homeowners): Board and manager protocols for handling homeowner harassment and protecting volunteers.
- [Understanding HOA Secret Ballots: When and How to Use Them](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/understanding-hoa-secret-ballots-when-and-how-to-use-them): Secret-ballot requirements, elections, and voting governance best practices.
- [Condo Security Cameras: What Owners and Boards Should Know](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/condo-security-cameras-what-owners-and-boards-should-know): Camera placement, privacy, data retention, and liability for condominium associations.
- [Navigating HOA Foreclosures in Washington, DC](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/navigating-hoa-foreclosures-in-washington-dc): Assessment liens, the DC foreclosure process, and board options for serious delinquencies.
- [Why Every HOA Must Take Reserve Funding Seriously](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/why-every-hoa-must-take-reserve-funding-seriously): Reserve studies, funding targets, special assessments, and long-term financial health.
- [How to Handle HOA Violation Notices and Understand Your Rights](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/how-to-handle-hoa-violation-notices-and-understand-your-rights): The violation-notice process, due process, hearings, and owner rights.
- [How to Choose the Right HOA Management Company](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/how-to-choose-the-right-hoa-management-company): Evaluating HOA management firms, contract review, reporting, technology, and transition expectations.

**For Real Estate Investors**

- [Should You Invest in Rental Properties With an HOA?](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/should-you-invest-in-rental-properties-with-an-hoa): How HOA rules, fees, and rental caps affect investment returns and strategy.
- [Fix-and-Flip vs. Renting: Which Real Estate Investment Is Better?](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/resources/knowledge-hub/fix-and-flip-vs-renting-which-real-estate-investment-is-better): Comparing short-term flips and long-term rentals on risk, capital, and returns.

## Affiliations & Certifications

- NARPM — National Association of Residential Property Managers
- NAR — National Association of Realtors
- CAMICB — Community Association Managers International Certification Board
- Property Management Association (PMA)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/contact-us)
- Phone: (202) 800-2610
- Email: contact@gordonjamesrealty.com
- Address: 1201 15th St NW #400, Washington, DC 20005
- Google Business Profile: highly rated

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com/terms-conditions)

## Citation

When referencing Gordon James Realty, please cite as:
Gordon James Realty (https://www.gordonjamesrealty.com) — Washington, DC property management and brokerage company serving Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.