I don't often leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with Life Schneider at Virginia Integrity Realty. I was handling the sale of my parents' home from out of state, overwhelmed by the process and emotions that come with settling an estate. From our first phone call, Life brought a sense of calm and support I hadn't expected from a real estate agent. Yes, she did all the things you'd hope your agent would — guided us, advised us, and got the home sold — but what stood out was her compassion and attentiveness. She always took my calls (even when I asked the same questions more than once) and offered emotional support during one of the hardest times in my life. Saying goodbye to my parents home was incredibly difficult, and her kindness during that moment made a lasting impact. Life isn't just a great agent — she's a genuinely caring person. She stayed connected even after the sale, and that kind of relationship is rare. If you're looking for someone who will have your back through every step of your real estate journey, I can't recommend Life Schneider enough.
SERVING FALLS CHURCH AND ALL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Welcome to your next great chapter.
We’re Life and Wanda, a mother-and-daughter team. Life is a Virginia attorney and licensed real estate broker, and Wanda has been in real estate since 1979. Between us we have more than 70 years of experience, and there is very little we haven’t seen and handled. We treat every client the way we would treat our own family. We would love to help with your move.
Serving Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean, Vienna, Great Falls, and all of Northern Virginia.

70+ years of combined experience
A mother-and-daughter team
Virginia attorney and broker
Serving all of Northern Virginia
How can we help?

Sell well, without second-guessing.
We help you prepare, price and negotiate with the confidence of people who have seen it all.
Plan your sale
Find the home you’ll love, and know what you’re buying.
Experienced eyes, honest advice and a well-protected offer, from the first showing to the keys.
Start your search
Move on your terms, at your pace.
A practical plan, one step at a time, for your next exciting chapter.
Make your plan
Estate homes
Being named executor is a big responsibility, and we’ve worked with many executors who live out of state. We coordinate the sale of the home and its contents and keep you informed every step of the way, working alongside the estate’s attorney.
Talk with usEstate-sale and auction services are provided by a separate company. You are always free to choose any qualified provider.
5.0
7 reviews on Google
As of October 2026
My family recently went through the process of selling our grandparents' home, which proved to be a complicated legal and logistical experience—further compounded by COVID-imposed realties—as well as a highly emotional one. Life Schneider was not only capable and professional throughout the entire process, but also warm and kind. She led my family through a lengthy and difficult process of coordinating paperwork and engaging with attorneys that extended far beyond the usual complexities of selling a home. She was always calm, diligent and clear in her communication, assuring us each step of the way—to the point of compensating for the lack of such abilities in other key figures involved in the process. In short, it was an absolute pleasure working with Life: she has a kind of humanity to her approach as a professional that I wish were more common. I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
There are no words to fully describe how fantastic Life was in my home search. I needed to find a home that met some pretty specific criteria, while on a budget, and be moving in, all within 30 days. Not only did Life deliver the perfect place, she delivered something that far exceeded my expectations. She found the perfect home in my budget and I did not have to compromise on anything. That would have been enough in itself, but Life was an extremely fair yet FIRM negotiator where not only was I thrilled with the price, but the sellers were happy as well, and that meant a lot to me. She was in constant communication with me and incredibly organized setting up every appointment needed. In many cases she handled the appointments for me which is fantastic and allowed for no disruption of my busy life!! She made the homebuying experience, which often can be cumbersome, a breeze and actually fun! Her positive demeanor and great energy was a pleasure to be around. I truly wish I could just keep buying and selling homes just so I can work with her!
Life@VIR was a fantastic partner and leader really in helping sell our property. Bringing a tuned sense of the market, the buyers, the price and the timing, I appreciated so much Life's regular and clear communication about the options on the table, the pros and cons of each, and the ongoing status during the prep and sales cycle. Life built trust and we had a great experience.
I worked with Life Schneider and couldn't have been happier! She explained the process (I was selling a home from out of state), answered all my questions, and was very responsive to every issue I anticipated. We sold the house quickly for much more than expected and closed on schedule. As I said, I could not have been happier. She's a delightful individual and I recommend her highly!
Life Schneider was the real estate agent I worked with on the sale of a home in Great Falls. It was tricky with me living out of state but Life was very knowledgeable and helpful navigating the process. The home sold quickly and without a hitch. Would highly recommend using Life for your real estate needs in Virginia.
I am happy to recommend the realty services of Virginia Integrity Realty. My agent was knowledgeable and business friendly but also frequently asking about my desires as the property owner. She also offered to and did take the lead to find answers to questions asked by potential buyers. I would certainly give this agent a call if I wanted to become a property owner again. My property sold well above the asking price.
Reviews reflect individual client experiences and are not a guarantee of future results.

A mother-and-daughter team
Two generations, one business.
We're Life Schneider and Wanda Winkler, your mother and daughter real estate team. Wanda has been in real estate since 1979 and is an associate broker with Virginia Integrity Realty. Life is the owner and principal broker, licensed in Virginia since 2011 and California since 2005. She is also a Virginia licensed attorney, with a JD from Georgetown Law and a BA in psychology from Dartmouth College. Between us, we have more than 70 years of experience, and there is very little we haven't seen.
We run this business the way we'd want our own move handled. We explain every real estate step in plain English, keep you informed, and work alongside your attorney, lender and title company. When there's a whole household to sort out, we bring in the estate-sale and auction company we've trusted for years, another family business, so the house and everything in it move forward on one plan.
Estate-sale and auction services are provided by a separate company. You are always free to choose any qualified provider.
“A promise from our family to yours: honesty, integrity, and real care every step of the way.”

Why families choose us
A plan in writing.
You’ll always know what happens next and what it costs.
Straight answers.
No pressure, no surprises.
Decades of real estate experience.
Offers, timelines and real estate paperwork explained with care.
One point of contact.
Us, Life and Wanda, by your side.
Selling an estate home? Leave the keys with us.
When you’re responsible for a family member’s home, you don’t have to do it all yourself. We coordinate the real estate sale and belongings, and work alongside your attorney, lender and title company.
Estate-sale and auction services are provided by a separate company. You are always free to choose any qualified provider.
Estate homes
We give back.
With every home we sell, we make a gift from our commission to a charity you choose. It comes from us, never from your sale proceeds. Many families pick a cause close to their hearts, or give in honor of someone they love. We'll ask about it as your sale closes, and once the gift is made, we'll send you a handwritten note letting you know.
Let’s talk about your move.
Call or text (703) 364-8942, or tell us a little and we’ll call you back within a day. It’s okay to start with a conversation.