With a reputation built on insight, precision and integrity, Cynthia Howar, JD, has become a trusted name in Washington’s luxury real estate market. As a real estate agent with Washington Fine Properties, LLC, she provides personalized guidance to clients navigating high-value transactions. Her success is reflected in her ability to manage multiple listings while consistently closing 16 to 20 sales annually. She is credited with brokering the highest-value sale in Washington, DC, a milestone that underscores her expertise in the city’s most competitive neighborhoods. Her background in psychology and law informs her practice, offering clients a rare blend of analytical acuity and emotional intelligence.
Ms. Howar holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and completed coursework toward a doctoral degree in environmental psychology at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. She earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology, art, architecture and theater from Trinity College in Hartford. These academic foundations contribute significantly to her approach in real estate, where complex negotiations, architectural vision and human behavior intersect. Her education provides her with a skill set that includes critical thinking, strategic planning and creative problem-solving.
Before joining Washington Fine Properties, Ms. Howar was a principal at Stonehenge Holdings Group, where she was engaged in business development and strategic consulting. She also was a realtor with Long & Foster Companies, and earlier in her career, she held the position of managing director of health care at Potomac Strategies International. Her professional background includes additional roles with Jefferson Consulting Group and a communications startup in South Carolina. Each experience sharpened her ability to navigate diverse industries and reinforced her agility as a leader and advisor.
Ms. Howar is licensed to practice real estate in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. She is also admitted to the bar in both California and Washington, DC. These credentials reflect her dedication to maintaining the highest professional standards. A committed member of her industry, she contributes her time and expertise to several professional organizations, including the National Association of Realtors and the DC Association of REALTORS Arbitration Board. She also lends her leadership to philanthropic causes through her involvement with the Board of Visitors at Children’s Hospital and the SSC Advisory Board, where she advises on health care and telecommunications issues.
Ms. Howar has been recognized as one of the Best Real Estate Agents in America by Real Trends and consistently named a top producer by Washingtonian Magazine. Outside her professional work, she has pursued creative endeavors such as watercolor painting through Cynthia Howar Fine Art and has published three articles that explore themes of design and lifestyle.
Ms. Howar civic involvement includes tutoring with the I Have a Dream Foundation Program and supporting initiatives at Children’s National Medical Center. Looking ahead, she is focused on continued excellence in real estate, deepening her contributions to the arts and community service, and exploring the possibility of a Fulbright scholarship. She remains committed to balancing professional ambition with personal fulfillment, aiming to serve on a nonprofit board that reflects her values and broadens her impact.