About Sebastien Courret

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Meet Sebastien

He personifies impeccable taste, unique style, an unwavering work ethic, and a commitment to honesty in every client relationship and real estate transaction. He takes immense pride in navigating complex deals under challenging circumstances, always striving to deliver exceptional results and experiences.
 
A native of Paris with an MBA from NYU, Sebastien's professional journey began within a family of winemakers in Bordeaux. Prior to entering real estate, he achieved significant success, owning a fine wine importing business, serving as the president for a premier wine distributor, and working as a Sommelier at The Ritz Carlton. Fluent in French and English, Sebastien is also proficient in Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese. His profound passion for wine, culinary arts, literature, and opera is reflected in his diverse interests. Notably, Sebastien played a pivotal role in initiating the international partnership between Compass and Barnes International.
 
When not exploring the world, Sebastien and his husband cherish their time in DC, where they delight in new discoveries alongside their beloved Frenchies, Electra and Marie-Sophie.
 
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Sebastien Courret

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1313 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Client Testimonials

Buyer

Buyer

I enthusiastically give Sebastien my highest recommendation. As a first-time home buyer in an unfamiliar region with only a few weeks to find a place to live, I presented a trifecta of undesirable client qualities. Yet, Sebasti...
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Buyer

Buyer

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. As first-time homebuyers, Sebastien immediately put us at ease with his professionalism, thoughtfulness, and expertise. He truly listened and very quickly understood exactly the t...
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Buyer & Seller

Buyer & Seller

Sebastien was a true champion through the whole process of selling and buying a home. His expert advice, readiness to help at all hours, and efforts to find the right solution were extraordinary. He made the usually traumatic e...
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Buyer

Buyer

We can’t say enough good things about Sebastien! Not only was he a pleasure to work with, he went out of his way to make sure we were able to check as many boxes as possible to find the right home. He was always responsive and ...
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Jesse M.

Jesse M.

Sebastien is an incredible real estate agent. In 2016, Sebastien helped my wife and me purchase a home in Chevy Chase, MD. His support to help us find the right place left a great impression on us and four years later, when we ...
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Marina G.

Marina G.

I am happy to leave a glowing review of The Alliance Team. Sebastien, Daniel, and Eric went above and beyond, to help me find exactly the home I was seeking. There was a steeper learning curve for me because I was new to Washin...
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Buyer

Buyer

Sébastien and his team were absolutely amazing to work with. An impressive balance of being professional, kind, organized, and flexible. Sébastien perfectly understood our needs and made our purchase as efficient and smooth as ...
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Capelle D.

Capelle D.

I am grateful to Sebastien for helping me find my first condo and navigate the buying process! Although stressful at times, I always felt that I was in very good hands and he guided me through every step. He, Max, and Lindsey w...
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Harold B.

Harold B.

When was the last time you bought a house totally online from 7,000 miles away, from Beijing, China, where I was posted and needed to come back to the Washington DC area in a short window of time? This summer 2022 we did just t...
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Indiana S.

Indiana S.

Sebastien was incredibly helpful and professional during our home search. As first-time home-buyers, Sebastien walked us through every aspect of the home-buying process - advising us on what to look for, getting approved for fi...
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Buyer | Seller

Buyer | Seller

With wide-ranging expertise in New York City real estate and a truly international worldview, veteran Marie-Claire Martineau provides a distinguished level of service to clients from all over the globe. Armed with fluency in si...
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Dina P.

Dina P.

It has been a pleasure to work with Marie Claire from Maison International over the years. I bought it with her in 3 different places. She is highly efficient, extremely knowledgeable about the market, professional, intelligent...
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Eleanor L.

Eleanor L.

Marie-Claire is professional excellence at its finest. Not only do you know you are getting the best treatment in terms of what's right for you, the best knowledge in the process, and the best final product, but you also feel l...
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Paul C.

Paul C.

An exceptionally experienced tenacious professional, Marie-Claire Martineau and her colleagues at Maison International are the realtors to work with in New York City when selling, renting, or buying property. We have had the op...
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Ellen G.

Ellen G.

Marie-Claire has a brilliant ability to understand exactly what her client is looking for and find appropriate options to show. She is a pleasure to work with and would recommend her to anyone. Her knowledge of NYC real Estate ...
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Jean-Yves L. & Eve-Marine B.

Jean-Yves L. & Eve-Marine B.

We had the pleasure of working with Patricia Laligant during our move from Paris to Brooklyn. Her deep knowledge of Bedford-Stuyvesant was invaluable to us as we navigated the real estate market. Patricia understood our needs a...
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Ilan W.

Ilan W.

I have had the pleasure of working with Patricia for the past decade, and she has been an exceptional real estate agent every step of the way. Her deep knowledge of the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood where I have bought and so...
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Timney M.

Timney M.

Brid is always a pleasure to work with - highly responsive and very helpful. She sourced stagers for my recent sale, and as I was out of state, she was always available to represent me, and was present on my behalf. In a compet...
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Glowinski S.

Glowinski S.

We recently worked with Brid buying our first home and we can’t speak highly enough about her! Brid was a true advisor and partnered with us to find the perfect place. Brid then helped us navigate a more complex purchase proces...
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Sithembile M.

Sithembile M.

Valerie Greene did an excellent job guiding me through my home-buying journey in a challenging Sellers’ market. She took the time to educate me on the market in Silver Spring, the contract, and the home-buying process. She also...
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