“a true force to be reckoned with.”
— Kathy, recent client
Half real estate.
Half everything else.
We believe that the real estate market can be crazy, unpredictable, and intimidating enough as it is.
So why make buying or selling a home even more unpleasant by researching with confusing articles, poring over boring inspo images, and working with an apathetic agent who doesn’t truly listen to you?
Instead, The RARE is about doing this real estate thing differently. None of us are the same, and we believe everyone should truly honor who they are and what the want, in life and in real estate. We love to nerd out on cool spaces of all kinds, want to educate everyone in an authentic way that speaks to them, and we love sharing what inspires us with our community of real estate junkies. When it comes to buying and selling a home of your own, we pride ourselves on being just as knowledgeable as we are quirky (and we have the chops to prove it with over $150m in sales in neighborhoods all over DC, Virginia, and Maryland and have a perfect 5/5 review score from past clients. Boom.)
So, yes - we’re here for you in every way imaginable. We’re kinda like your new real estate agent besties. Love you, mean it.
The Faces Behind The RARE
Alison Scimeca
Alison has always had an eye for the unique, cool, and funky – in real estate, and in life, and she values honesty, authenticity, and clear communication above all else. She’s been quoted as saying she is a renaissance woman (which makes her cringe every time she reads it…) but has the resume to back it with her status as a former NCAA college athlete and Athletic Trainer, a long-time musician & current lead singer in a local band, a 12-year-and-counting rescue puppy foster, and an extensive world traveler. She is always in search of one-of-a-kind experiences and the best scuba diving locations, and she brings all of her passion, hyper-focus, and dedication of her crafts into the real estate world.
Elise Horvath
After more than five years in Washington, DC’s dynamic property management industry, Elise knows how to bring clarity and confidence to even the most complex situations. As a leader at one of the city’s largest award-winning developments—a nearly billion-dollar community—she honed her ability to solve problems, build relationships, and deliver results in one of the nation’s most demanding real estate markets.
That experience has translated directly to residential real estate: quick thinking, proactive communication, and a knack for solving problems before they become headaches. Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, or diving into the rental realm, Elise brings energy, expertise, and a steady hand to every step of the process—making real estate feel a lot less overwhelming and a lot more exciting.
We’re fun on Instagram, too.
