Virginia Homes by Stacey Caito
Virginia Homes by Stacey Caito

When Stacey Caito entered the real estate industry in 2016, she was driven by a deeply personal reason: her new role as a mother. "I wanted a career that gave me flexibility for my family, but also something that would let me connect with people," she reflects. With an interest in housing and a gift for building relationships, real estate felt like the right path. And that path quickly grew into a Virginia Homes by Stacey Caito, a brand defined by innovation, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to community.

At first, her journey was modest. Caito built her business one client at a time, relying on referrals and repeat business. But as she grew in the profession, she realized that staying relevant required more than hard work. It demanded adaptability. "The industry changes month to month. If you're not keeping up with modern trends and technology, you disappear," she explains.

Rather than shying away, Caito embraced the challenge. She taught herself digital marketing, lead generation, and branding through podcasts, conferences, and countless hours of self-study. She began with traditional client-facing work, and eventually found her path to something much larger: a brand that combined professionalism with personality, powered by innovation.

From social media campaigns to AI-driven client management tools, Caito has consistently stayed ahead of the curve. "The bar to entry in real estate is low, but the bar to success is incredibly high," she states. "No one handed me anything. I had to teach myself, adapt, and constantly improve."

For Caito, innovation extends much beyond trends and is something embedded in service. Professional photography, 3D floor plans, targeted digital ads, and constant engagement ensure her clients' homes are seen, remembered, and sold. "I don't just list a home and leave it. I go above and beyond, using every tool available to give my clients the best," she emphasizes.

In her view, technology is not replacing realtors but enhancing the way they serve. "AI can't negotiate with empathy or guide someone through one of the biggest emotional decisions of their life. But if we embrace it, it makes us more efficient and ultimately allows us to serve our clients better."

Yet behind the marketing expertise and industry leadership lies a story even more personal. When Caito's daughter was just 10 days old, she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. That diagnosis reshaped her life and gave her mission a new dimension. With her husband, Caito founded a family foundation and launched an annual golf tournament, Cure for CF Golf Classic, to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Stacey Caito
Stacey Caito

"Our first year, we succeeded in raising a significant amount," she recalls. Since then, the tournament has become a beloved community event, raising funds and selling out year after year. In 2025, Cure for CF Golf received the Passion Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Washington DC Chapter, honoring their extraordinary commitment. "It's like my other full-time job," Caito admits. "But it's worth every hour. There's no cure yet, so every dollar raised brings us closer to improving treatments and, one day, finding a cure."

Her story is one of resilience and reinvention, proof that success is built on the courage to evolve. Caito has worn many hats: a realtor, community builder, innovator, philanthropist, and, most importantly, a voice of hope for families like her own. "I probably work more now than I ever have," she admits. "But there's a sense of pride and identity in what I do. I love helping people take that next step in life, whether it's buying a home or coming together for a cause."

Through Virginia Homes by Stacey Caito, she continues to prove that real estate is made not just by the properties, but by people, and the lives that can be transformed when someone dares to go above and beyond.