Scott MacDonald

Broker/Owner

REMAX Gateway

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About Scott MacDonald

Scott MacDonald is a highly respected Northern Virginia real estate professional, broker, entrepreneur, and founder of RE/MAX Gateway. With 38 years of experience, Scott has helped buyers, sellers, investors, and families successfully navigate the real estate market throughout Northern Virginia and Maryland.

Over his career, Scott has closed more than 1,200 real estate transactions and generated over $1.1 billion in career sales volume. His expertise includes residential real estate, buyer and seller representation, investment properties, strategic pricing, market analysis, financial analysis, and contract negotiation.

A Northern Virginia native, Scott brings extensive knowledge of the region’s communities, neighborhoods, home values, and market trends. Sellers rely on his strategic approach to pricing, positioning, and negotiation, while buyers value his experience, attention to detail, and ability to guide them confidently through every step of the home-buying process.

In 2001, Scott founded RE/MAX Gateway, building a brokerage recognized for professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service. He remains actively involved with clients and referral partners throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Scott’s accomplishments include the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Award, Circle of Legends, NVAR Hall of Fame, Platinum Club, and Chairman’s Club. He has also ranked among the top real estate agents in Virginia, including #3 in transactions and #6 and #9 in gross commissions statewide.

Licensed in Virginia and Maryland, Scott welcomes buyers, sellers, investors, relocations, and referrals seeking an experienced Northern Virginia REALTOR® committed to delivering a smooth, strategic, and successful real estate experience.

Latest Blog Posts

September 2026 | Market Update

Northern Virginia Real Estate Market UpdateHeading Into FallAs we head into the fall real estate market, Northern Virginia is looking very different than it has over the past several years. August

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August 2026 | Market Update

More Inventory, Slower Sales, and New Opportunities for Northern Virginia Buyers and SellersAs we move into August, the Northern Virginia real estate market is experiencing a typical mid-summer

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July 2026 | Market Update

Inventory Rises as Northern Virginia Enters the Summer ShiftAs we move into July and the dog days of summer, the Northern Virginia real estate market is showing the seasonal shift we typically

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June 2026 | Market Update

The Northern Virginia real estate market has remained surprisingly steady over the past few months, even during recent global uncertainty and the conflict involving Iran. That consistency is good

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