When it came time for my husband and me to sell our house in Baltimore, we were nervous. We'd…read morelived in our house for 19 years, the house was over 120 years old with a basement that occasionally leaked, and if we're being honest, our neighborhood was probably still best labeled as "transitional." However, we'd put a good bit of money into the property over the years, and we were hoping - as everyone does - to get a return on our investment. We had a number in our brains but were terrified that we were laughably deluded with our hoped-for price. After all, when we bought the house, the price we paid had five digits. Yes, five. We were hoping to sell our house for FIVE TIMES what we paid for it. Like I said: insane. We interviewed a couple of agents based on recommendations from friends, and boy howdy did we choose well when we selected Jessica. She was absolutely perfect. First, Jessica didn't bat an eye at our price, the age of the house, the neighborhood or the challenges. She understood our situation perfectly, and was extremely experienced with houses as old as ours and neighborhoods that looked like ours. She wasn't overly optimistic or full of useless platitudes but instead helped us to understand where that price fit within the other properties selling in our neighborhood. She let us know what other places had that we didn't (namely, central air and gleaming stainless-steel kitchens) but also what we had in our house that helped to support our price in a competitive market. Jessica was calm, practical, pragmatic. She let us make the decisions but was always there with rock-solid advice. Likewise when it came to preparing the house for listing, Jessica was practical and experienced. She knew exactly what to fix (and what NOT to fix) and could explain why. Leaking basement? Leave it and declare it in the listing. Peeling paint and fluffy plaster? Repair, repair, repair. Repointing? Don't even consider it. Even better, she had a huge network of fantastic contractors she put us in touch with. I'm telling you, that alone makes her worth the choice! The contractor she recommended to us was better than any we had had in the 19 years we'd lived in the place! So, for a very modest price, we were able to get our house in beautiful shape and address all the cosmetic issues that could cause buyers to ask questions. And last, she helped us stage the house with our own furniture for further savings. When we finally listed, Jessica had a well-oiled publicity machine that got our house the exposure we needed. Honestly, when we first discussed selling the house, my husband and I promised ourselves that we would take the long game and wait as long as it took for us to get the price we wanted. We were prepared to wait out the summer...or longer. It turns out our worries were unfounded. Our house was on the market for three days. Three. Days. In those three days, we had nearly a dozen showings, ending with an offer over asking price. And Jessica's help and experience didn't end with the offer, either. The buyers were savvy and made significant requests during the contract negotiation. Jessica's advice was again invaluable, helping us figure out when to bend and when to stand firm. In one instance, she sent the best, most direct email to the buying agent, politely but firmly letting them know that her clients were WAY out on a limb with their requests. We could not have had a better advocate. So in the end, from listing to closing, the sale of our 1890 Victorian rowhouse took just six weeks. And we ended up selling for $1,000 over our asking price and giving up only $5,000 in closing costs. Yes, we sold our house for $5,000 less than our OMG-wouldn't-it-be-great-I-really-hope-we're-not-crazy price. I attribute that success entirely to Jessica and her team. Best. Agent. Ever.

From the owner: Buyer and seller representation throughout the Greater Baltimore Area. Specializing in First-time…read moreHomebuyers, Relocation, Luxury Homes and Condos and Short Sale purchases and sales.

Ted is amazing. He will assist you in optimally achieve your real-estate goal (in our case, buying…read morea home in Wyman Park). But he will also help you navigate the emotional ups and downs of a competitive and fast-paced market. He's a wonderful, positive, helpful guy, who knows Baltimore and its market exceptionally well. He is the perfect balance of letting you have space to form your own opinions, but also saying what needs to be said, when appropriate. In terms of follow-through and communication, you couldn't ask for a better agent. Emails and phone calls are responded to quickly, and he will find any information you request (even if its not readily available). And let's talk about patience: over the course of 5 months, Ted looked at roughly 50 houses with us. Never expressing annoyance or frustration, and always providing insightful "pro/con" analysis. In short, Ted is a very nice person, easy to be around, friendly, and professional; he is also responsive, capable, and very good with Baltimore real estate. We couldn't have been more satisfied with his services, and we will not hesitate to call him again when the time comes.

My husband and I absolutely loved working with Ted. We were not from the area so most of our…read morecommunication had to be through email and text. Ted was very responsive throughout the process and answered every question we had. During our home visits, Ted was able to provide information of how the houses compared to others in the area. That was invaluable since we were first time homebuyers and new to the area. In addition, Ted provided contacts and resources for all the additional things that go into buying a house. I would highly recommend Ted Stewart as a buying agent if you're looking in the Baltimore area. We will certainly use him again if we buy another house.

This review is long overdue, but WELL DESERVED! Theresa Kemp was AMAZING from start to finish as…read moreour realtor! She is both knowledgeable and professional. She is also super responsive and patient with any and all questions we had which we truly appreciated. To put it simply, Theresa advocated for us every step of the way. As first time homebuyers, this is what we were looking for in a realtor and Theresa exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Theresa for all of your home buying and selling needs! Thank you so much Theresa and The Balcerzak Group for great and reliable home buying experience!

Lindsay Funk from the Balcerzak Group, is The Best Realtor that we have ever dealt with after…read morebuying and selling 8 homes! She is Outstanding, Hard Wording, always very responsive, and we knew she had our best interests in mind all along the way. Always accessible, and very strategic in putting together an offer to get us the perfect home based on our stringent requirements. Even after the sale, she continues to help us with our needs. we consider Lindsay a good friend in our new community after relocating from out of state. We can go on and on, but Lindsay Funk is the BEST in finding you the perfect home and went beyond our expectations!!!

My wife and I were really enjoyed the time spent with you. You always there for us. Thank you and…read morehope to deal with you again in the future.

Nancy was really wonderful to work with! She was consistent with communication, whether it was via…read moreemail, phone call, or text. She was always available to answer questions and provided us with updates often. It was clearly important to her that everything from inspections to paperwork was done efficiently. Nancy was extremely personable and professional- would definitely seek her out in the future to have her help with finding a new place to rent.

I was fortunate enough to meet Ann Fechner at an open house in Bolton Hill, and honestly just…read morestarted working with her because she seemed nice and I didn't know any other realtors in the area. But WOW, I constantly look back on that open house and think about how incredibly lucky I am to have met her that day! She was so enjoyable to work with and so dedicated--we went all over Baltimore city looking at houses for months, and emailed and texted constantly! If a day went by without being in touch with each other, we would laugh that we were going through withdrawal :) It was so clear that she had my back and wanted me to be happy in the perfect home. Within a few weeks of working with her, I grew to trust her completely. She helped me compile an incredible team to work with for my closing (see my review for Kathleen Lauman at PRMI). Ann offered suggestions without any pressure, but in the end I worked with the lender she recommended and couldn't be happier. Furthermore, Ann Fechner listens to the little things and remembers them. When we went to see the house I ultimately bought, I was drooling over this antique hat rack/entry table the current owner had. To my happy delight, when we did the final walk-through before closing, the rack had been left for me--Ann had remembered how much I loved that piece, and somehow worked it out for it to convey with the house. I still haven't gotten the full story on how she managed this (she is too modest to say much about it), but this is just one small example of how Ann really cares and listens. I feel like this review does not do Ann justice. She has become a valued confidant and friend, and I can't recommend her highly enough!!

From the owner: Your home is one of the most important things you own, and it's the place where your family will…read moremake some of its most cherished memories. Whether you're looking to settle into a new one or leave your current home in caring hands, Conway Real Estate is here to help. Combining experience, dedication, and creativity, our woman-owned brokerage keeps your wishes and budget a priority -- building up our local community as we go. Above all, our luxury services keep your best interests at heart. It's why we offer a flat listing fee, saving you thousands on commission when you sell. So when you're ready to start the next chapter of your life in Baltimore or its surrounding counties, we're just a click or call away!

Top notch team @ Berkshire Hathaway on Light St in Fed Hill. We worked with James Baldwin and…read moreTimmie Taff. We could not have been in better hands. We started our process on Feb 15 really more by chance than anything. On Feb 16 we ventured into an Open House -- not really serious yet. Once we met Timmie & James, though, we quickly jumped into active mode. They asked good questions. Really asked what was important to us. As important, their responses to us matched our answers, our desires. Over the course of a few weeks, we looked at several houses. We even backed off and decided to wait. They were understanding and let us know it is our pace. Once our house sold (in one day), we jumped back into the game. Timmie and James were both there to help us. As it turned out, our buyers needed to rush settlement to lock in rates. James & Timmie helped immensely as we were able to get all of our parties to agree to the rushed settlement. They both made us feel comfortable about our decision and that we had all of our requirements met. Their advice from house selection to inspection and settlement was great. April 3 -- we settled on both transactions and slept in our Federal Hill home. Moving to Fed Hill -- look for James Baldwin and Timmie Taff.

Caroline was a dream come true for us. As first time home buyers we were clueless, but she guided…read moreus along every step. She got us information even before we hired her, was available at any time, was a great advisor as we were negotiating the price of the sale, and made sure that we were ready for a smooth closing. She helped us get a great deal and a dream home. By working with her, you are guaranteed a strong advocate and dedicated professional.