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$81M
Sales volume
$1.7M
Highest sales price
About Derek
With over a decade of experience in real estate sales and deep roots as a lifelong Montgomery County resident, I bring a fun, friendly, no-nonsense approach to helping my clients achieve their real estate dreams.
Known for my transparency, 5-star service and consistent top-notch results, I’ve built a strong reputation for going above and beyond to exceed my clients expectations.
I’m a proud family man, raising two wonderful daughters, and a passionate pickleball enthusiast. Whether on the court or in the market, I thrive on building meaningful relationships which translates into a personalized, client-focused approach to every transaction.
When you work with me, you’re not just gaining an agent—you’re partnering with a trusted ally dedicated to turning your real estate goals into realit...
Derek's Listings & Sales
Active Listings (2)
Sold with Derek (50)
Bought with Derek (74)
1 of 48
LISTED BY REDFIN
3D WALKTHROUGH
$749,900
109 Wootton Oaks Ct
Rockville, MD 208523
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,444
Sq. Ft.
Derek Colen • (301) 658-6186
1 of 22
LISTED BY REDFIN
3D WALKTHROUGH
$164,900
12311 Braxfield Ct #8
Rockville, MD 208521
Bed
1
Bath
794
Sq. Ft.
Derek Colen • (301) 658-6186
Derek's Insights
- 1379 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 208784 beds3 baths3,865 sq ft1379 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878"Cozy SFH in a nice quiet courtyard area in Lakelands across from park. Needs updating throughout but with good layout."
Saw this home 1 Day Ago
13608 Colefair Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904$899,0005 beds4 baths5,191 sq ft13608 Colefair Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904"Nice spacious SFH on larger corner lot. Kitchen and bathrooms updated with sauna. Nice lower level walk out with a theatre and wet bar."Saw this home 1 Day Ago
- 14404 Tarpon Ter, Silver Spring, MD 209055 beds3.5 baths3,329 sq ft14404 Tarpon Ter, Silver Spring, MD 20905"Nice home with a big backyard and pool. Lots of nice features but smaller kitchen and needs a lot of updating throughout."
Saw this home 1 Day Ago
Derek's Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
5.0
Sold the house in less than a week-amazing, especially in this market.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience working with Derek as first-time homebuyers! What can initially feel like an overwhelming and daunting process was made so much easier thanks to his guidance, patience, and expertise. He took the time to educate us on every step of the homebuying journey, always making sure we felt informed and comfortable with our decisions, no matter how many questions or concerns we had along the way. One of the things we appreciated most was his accessibility and open communication. He was always available to talk through next steps, answer questions, or provide reassurance when needed. Beyond his professionalism, Derek was honest, personable, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right home. We always felt that he had our best interests at heart, which made it easy to trust him throughout the process. We're so grateful for his support in helping us purchase our first home and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and supportive real estate agent!
Townhome buyer closed Sep '26
8279 Front Loop, Rockville, MD
8279 Front Loop, Rockville, MD
$700K • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2503 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Selling my parents’ home was emotional & stressful, but Derek at Redfin made it incredibly fast & seamless. He listed it on Redfin Early Access, and on the very first day, we had three separate tours and an offer over asking price - even though the house was being sold completely as-is. Derek’s knowledge, responsiveness, and marketing strategy took a massive weight off our shoulders. I highly recommend him!
5.0
Great agent who helped set a competitive price point that went under contract in four days! Highly recommend to anyone looking to sale!
Condo seller closed Oct '26
310 High Gables Dr #103, Gaithersburg, MD
310 High Gables Dr #103, Gaithersburg, MD
$425K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1453 Sq. Ft.
3.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo seller closed Aug '26
25909 Ridge Manor Dr Unit J, Damascus, MD
25909 Ridge Manor Dr Unit J, Damascus, MD
$280K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1075 Sq. Ft.
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Meet Derek's Team
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