About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices · Washington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is a full-service residential real estate brokerage headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and the largest independently owned franchisee in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. A wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union, the firm employs nearly 2,000 real estate professionals across almost 60 offices serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas. Its Washington, D.C. presence is anchored by the Capitol Hill office at 705 North Carolina Avenue SE, managed by Regional VP Courtney Griffiths.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty was established in 2006 as the real estate arm of PenFed Credit Union and joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise system in 2014. Today the brokerage ranks in the top 1% of all U.S. real estate brokerages by sales volume, reporting roughly $6 billion in annual production and over 13,000 transactions closed in 2025. With nearly 2,000 licensed sales professionals and almost 60 offices, the company delivers complete residential service coverage across the Mid-Atlantic and into Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Kansas and Texas, with specialty offerings that include the Luxury Collection, new-home sales, vacation and long-term rental management, corporate and international relocation, and a national referral network. The firm's stated values — Trust, Integrity, Stability and Longevity — are paired with philanthropic programs such as the Gallo Gives Foundation on the Delaware coast and active support of the PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, Wreaths Across America, the Sunshine Kids Foundation, the American Cancer Society and Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding. Executive leadership is led by President & CEO Kevin Wiles, with Tom Carruthers III as President of Business Development, Jessica Holt as COO, David Beckner as CFO and a regional vice president team that includes Courtney Griffiths, who manages the Capitol Hill, D.C. office and the broader Montgomery County & Washington D.C. region.
- In business
- Founded 2006; joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in 2014 (over 20 years of experience overall)
- Owner
- Wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union; founded in 2006 as PenFed Realty. President & CEO Kevin Wiles.
- Serves
- Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kansas, and Texas — with international relocation reach across 13 countries and territories and marketing in 12 languages
- Rating
- 4.9 out of 5 stars (195 reviews on Birdeye/Google for the company profile; individual offices consistently rate 4.8–5.0)
Company Background & History
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty was established in 2006 as the in-house real estate brokerage of PenFed Credit Union, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2014 the company transitioned from the Prudential real estate brand into the newly launched Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, one of the most recognized residential real estate brands in the United States. Today the firm describes itself as the largest independently owned brokerage in the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices system and ranks in the top 1% of all U.S. real estate brokerages by transaction volume.
- 2006 — PenFed Realty founded in Washington, D.C.
- 2014 — Joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network
- Wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union
- Top 1% of all U.S. real estate brokerages
- 2025 annual sales volume approximately $6 billion
Scale, Reach & Production
The brokerage operates almost 60 offices staffed by nearly 2,000 licensed real estate professionals and reports more than 13,000 transactions closed in 2025 alone. Its service footprint covers 11 states — Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas — with international relocation reach across 13 countries and territories and consumer-facing marketing in 12 languages.
- Nearly 60 offices
- Nearly 2,000 real estate professionals
- Over 20 years of combined experience
- 2025 annual sales volume ≈ $6B
- 13,000+ transactions closed in 2025
- 70 property websites in network
- 13 countries & territories served internationally
Leadership Team
Executive leadership is led by President & CEO Kevin Wiles. Tom Carruthers III serves as President of Business Development, Jessica Holt as Chief Operating Officer, David Beckner as Chief Financial Officer, Katherine Woods as Vice President of Operations, and Ali Wills as Vice President of Administrative and Transaction Services. The regional team that oversees the Washington D.C. market is led by Courtney Griffiths, Regional Vice President for Montgomery County & Washington D.C.
- Kevin Wiles — President & Chief Executive Officer
- Tom Carruthers III — President, Business Development
- Jessica Holt — Chief Operating Officer
- David Beckner — Chief Financial Officer
- Katherine Woods — VP, Operations
- Ali Wills — VP, Administrative and Transaction Services
- Courtney Griffiths — Regional VP, Montgomery County & Washington D.C.
- Kelly Walker — Regional leadership
- Janean Buchner — Regional VP, Northern Virginia
Washington D.C. — Capitol Hill Office
The Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill office is located at 705 North Carolina Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003, on Capitol Hill just steps from the U.S. Capitol. The branch is managed by Regional VP Courtney Griffiths and is staffed by sales associates covering Capitol Hill, the surrounding D.C. neighborhoods and adjacent Montgomery County. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Active listings in the office include row houses and condos on Otis Street NE, Delaware Avenue SW, Vermont Avenue NW, Isherwood Street NE and Westover Drive SE.
- Address: 705 North Carolina Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Phone: (202) 608-1880
- Fax: (202) 608-1881
- Email: [email protected]
- Branch Manager / Regional VP: Courtney Griffiths
- Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat/Sun closed
- Service area: Capitol Hill, D.C. and Montgomery County, MD
Residential Services
The company is a full-service brokerage assisting clients with buying, selling and renting homes. Its core residential services cover traditional resale single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums, alongside specialty divisions for luxury properties, new construction, and vacation or long-term rentals.
- Buyer representation
- Seller representation and listing marketing
- Long-term rental placement
- Vacation property management
- New-home / new construction sales
- Luxury Collection℠ marketing program
Relocation Services
PenFed Realty operates a dedicated Relocation Services division reachable at (800) 671-4052 and [email protected]. The team serves individual transferees, third-party relocation management companies and corporate clients of any size with home finding, home marketing, group move management, international settling-in, customized relocation materials and on-site corporate presentations. Counselors are certified relocation specialists who match each client with a trained sales professional based on the housing requirements, goals and time frames identified in an initial needs assessment.
- Home-finding assistance
- Home marketing for departing owners
- Group move management
- International and destination services
- Corporate affinity programs
- Mortgage, title and closing coordination
- Newcomer/settling-in packages
Mortgage, Title & Closing
Through its parent company PenFed Credit Union and partner title providers, the brokerage offers integrated mortgage origination, title insurance and closing services so that buyers and sellers can complete an end-to-end real estate transaction under one coordinated team.
- Mortgage financing via PenFed Credit Union
- Title insurance
- Closing services
- Broker price opinions for corporate inventory
Mission, Vision & Values
The company publishes a clear mission, vision and values framework. Its stated vision is to provide a gateway to an enhanced quality of life and better financial opportunities for its real estate clients, sales professionals and employees. Its mission is to revolutionize real estate by delivering service beyond excellence and unparalleled value, benefits and resources to those it serves. Core values are Trust, Integrity, Stability and Longevity — built on the foundations of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and PenFed Credit Union.
- Vision: gateway to enhanced quality of life and financial opportunity
- Mission: revolutionize real estate through service beyond excellence
- Values: Trust, Integrity, Stability, Longevity
- Brand promise: Integrity. Innovation. Improvement.
Community & Philanthropy
PenFed Realty Cares is the company's community-impact umbrella, anchored by the PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes — a national nonprofit founded in 2001 that helps service members, veterans and their families build financial security. Regionally, agents and staff fund additional giving programs such as the Gallo Gives Foundation on Delaware's coast, which has awarded grants to local nonprofits focused on education, community enrichment, trauma support and town beautification, along with college scholarships. The brokerage also supports Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery, the Sunshine Kids Foundation, the American Cancer Society and Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding.
- PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes (national partner)
- Gallo Gives Foundation (Delaware coast)
- Wreaths Across America — Arlington National Cemetery
- Sunshine Kids Foundation
- American Cancer Society
- Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding
- Local school and chamber sponsorships
Industry Recognition
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty has earned recognition both at the company level and for individual agents. The brokerage consistently appears in the top 1% of U.S. real estate firms by volume, and its agents regularly receive awards from local REALTOR® associations, including community service and rookie-of-the-year honors from the Frederick County Association of REALTORS®.
- Top 1% of all U.S. real estate brokerages
- Multiple Frederick County Association of REALTORS® awards for individual agents
- Company-wide awards through the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network