Testimonials Page
Janet Armentrout did an excellent job leading us in finding our new home in Bowie. She was very helpful when we would text her with questions. Janet helped guide us through a stressful time in finding our home.
Princhia Williams Powell paid attention to every detail I gave her in reference to the type of rental I was looking for. She found exactly what I requested. Princhia was always prompt on our tour appointments and also very compassionate. I will definitely work with her again
Janet Armentrout, if there was a rating above "Excellent" I would select it for every category.
Princhia Williams Powell is amazing, I appreciate her so much for making this process smooth for me and my family. I will be referring Princhia to everyone I know for housing needs (renting and buying) . Testimonial Name and Suburb Ashley , Gambrills, Md
Buying a home is a stressful process and picking a good realtor to work with is important. Michele Harrison is that realtor. She's very responsive to all calls, texts and questions. She was consistent throughout our entire process. We truly appreciate Michele and will ALWAYS use her services.
Eric Byrd is extremely knowledgeable about the industry and the local market. He is always calm and composed, which helps during what can be a stressful transaction. During the selling process, if Eric did not know the immediate answer to a question, he knew exactly where to get the answer. He has always been on time, prompt and responsive. I worked with him on the purchase of my first home, when he worked for another real estate company. Because that experience went so well, I did not hesitate to call on him when it was time to sell. Exit First Realty is lucky to have him on their team!
I would recommend Marcus Ervin, to my friends, relatives and co workers. Marcus exceeded every expectation.
Excellent Service! Michelle Harrison is outstanding, patient and professional in what she does.
I enjoyed the experience of working with Vernada Williams. I could not have asked for a better agent.
Would recommend Tiffany Bolden far and wide. She was amazing. Tiffany really helped us during a difficult time.
Susan Lambert got me through the process from start to finish from the sale of my home of 22 years to the purchase of my new home. Could not have done it without her. If you're lucky enough to get Susan Lambert as your agent you will get the house you're looking for and you will get the price for your home that you're trying to get. I don't know what else to say except thank you.
Marcus Ervin has been with us since we acquired the property 6 years ago. Marcus helped us identify multiple tenants and helped us sell the property. He's been excellent and we would definitely work with him again.
I chose Sylvia D. Coleman, due to a recommendation. I heard she was very knowledgeable, patient, and great support during one of the most stressful times of anyone's life, purchasing a home. Mrs. Coleman took me to see close to a hundred homes since July and I'm very pleased with her understanding. She understood that this was my first major purchase in my life and how badly I wanted to find the perfect home. Mrs. Coleman attended every inspection, even when I couldn't attend. She was the best.
We found Michele Harrison to be very experienced and knowledgeable. She also communicated with us regularly during every phase of this process and kept us well informed. We would not hesitate to hire Michele in the future. She has an outstanding personality. I would highly recommend Michele Harrison to my family and friends.
Marcus Ervin has been a realtor for over 15 years and we have complete faith in his knowledge and ability to represent us as the listing/sellers agent. Marcus handled all aspects of the sale in a very judicial and professional manner. Matter of fact , he went above and beyond in some instances to ensure that we would close on time. We could not have asked for better representation. Marcus did an excellent job. Additionally Marcus handled a couple of difficult situations for us that would have delayed closing had Marcus not intervened.
I am very satisfied with my current agent, Susan Lambert. She is very communicative, knowledgeable, and acts quickly on all matters. She has spent a great deal of time dealing with exceptionally poor tenants and associated problems. (The tenants were already in place when she became my manager.) T
Marcus Fleckenstein has been the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. This was our third experience buying a home. What stood out to us is that the first thing Marcus did was take the time to educate us on the home buying process through a quick session in his office. Also, during the entire process he continued to share his knowledge and wisdom through comments and discussions while viewing homes, during negotiation, and even during closing settlement. His real estate knowledge of this area of Maryland is unprecedented, and we are trusting him as the agent to sell our other home in Bowie. You will always get excellent service that is tailored to your specific needs with Marcus. I give him my highest recommendation for anyone looking to purchase a home here
Tiffany Bolden, provided outstanding customer service and made the entire buying process easy for me. Tiffany provided great access to herself for any questions or concerns I might have had. I would recommend Tiffany to any individual in need of a realtor.
Michele Harrison is a phenomenal realtor! She explained the process, managed expectations, and was most importantly, honest! She ensured I understood all of the options. I would recommend Michele to my family/friends!
Susan Lambert - Hard work, Trustworthy, Friendly, Professionalism, Honestly and very easy to work with. I will strongly recommend her to friends and relatives without any reservation.
Marcus Ervin is attentive, organized, follows up with leads, communicates well, and payed attention to my rental needs. He Understands the local housing market and he knew how to properly showcase my property.
Martha Teferra's work was the best, EXIT First Realty is blessed to have Martha. Excellent job well done Martha, what more can I say but thanks.
I applaud Exit First Realty for having Vernada Williams as part of their team. She’s excellent! I enjoyed working with her.
Sandy Kelly was a pleasure to work with. She always took time to explain what was going on and to answer any questions I had.
Nzinga Ayo-Mamadi was very professional, caring, encouraging. She set realistic goals for me to reach. Nzinga was very confident in the plan for the sale of my property! I am very grateful to God for her.
Nzinga Ayo-Mamadi was a great leasing agent! From meeting Nzinga she was very polite and respectful towards my mom and I. She is very good with timely communications if we had questions or she needed something from us. I can tell from meeting her that she is trustworthy and patient because she didn’t rush the application process nor pressure us to move in or choose the house after looking at it. She waited for us as we did our final walkthrough and was making direct communication with the Broker and landlord on our behalf. She had a friendly spirit. This process was smooth and I am glad my mom and I met and worked with Nzinga.
I appreciate that Nzinga Ayo-Mamadi was passionate and energetic about helping me find the home that suited my needs. Then offering the time, dedication, and attention required to make my goal of obtaining that home a reality
Robyn Plater was very knowledgeable about understanding the needs of my family. I enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend to Robyn to other friends and family.
Marcus Ervin is one of the few agents that I have dealt with that is professional, responsive and understanding. Marcus made it a point to ensure that the staging and sale processes were well planned and executed to get the most money for my home. I appreciate that Marcus never made us feel like he was here for a quick buck. The agents I worked with prior made me feel like an inconvenience to them. Marcus did not. He took his time to answer all of our questions and provide guidance.
Susan Lambert was very knowledgeable on what to do when I put my home on the market. I followed her directives and my home sold fast and over the asking price. Susan was also knowledgeable about how to put the offer in on the house I closed today. She should be Real Estate agent of the year. When I was panicking she kept me calm. When I was about to lose my mind she kept reassuring me everything was fine. She never lost patience with me. Susan is awesome and you guys are lucky to have her.
As first time buyer, Marcus Ervin was so patient with my million and one questions. Marcus was extremely responsive and would provide me updates regularly. He would even just call to check in as I was on the edge of my seat waiting for things to clear and get processed. Marcus Ervin was a pleasure to work with.
Susan Lambert is a great person and Exit First is a great company.
l I have known Marcus Ervin for years as a professional/collegiate contact. He is an excellent agent and knows the market very well. I knew once I started house hunting that I would be using his services to help me find my forever home. Marcus made sure my husband and I asked the right questions, (and received appropriate answers) when dealing with homebuilders to decide which one to move forward with on purchasing a new construction home. Marcus was super patient with us and never rushed us into a decision on which home to purchase, or even when we couldn't decide between a new construction vs resale property. I would highly recommend him to my family/friends/associates if they are in the market to buy/sell a home!
Susan Lambert is very honest and trustworthy. Very pleasant to work with. She is the best!!!!!
I have known Nzinga Ayo-Mamadi for many years so when it came time to sell my house, I knew that I wanted her to represent me. She is a good person with great organization and communication skills so I knew that I could trust her with the sale. It also didn't hurt that she had previously successfully sold a number of my friend's houses! I wholeheartedly recommend Nzinga Ayo-Mamadi and I definitely plan on having her represent me the next time I sell a house!
I would highly recommend Janet Armentrout as your agent. Janet is exceptionally knowledgeable and trustworthy.
Janet Armentrout is a an extraordinary professional. She goes above and beyond to get the job done and exhausts all options in finding a way to get things accomplished in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone. We could not have asked for a better Realtor or buying experience, even In the current market. She is truly the standard all others in the area should be measured against!
Shawn Johnson was thorough, informative, professional, and patient with me. Her kindness and ability to explain everything to me was greatly appreciated during this process. I couldn't have selected a better agent. Shawn was able to get the house on the market, get all the necessary paperwork signed, and get the house sold within four days. She was quick, thorough, and precise. Excellent service throughout the process.
Michele Harrison was incredible! She was understanding during the whole process. She’s an outstanding Realtor!
It has been a pleasure working with Marcus Ervin over the years. Marcus has been very prompt and helpful when answering questions regarding the sale of my home. When I finally decided to list my home, Marcus quickly put together a plan of action, which included taking some amazing pictures of my home to attract buyers. He kept me in the loop almost daily and when any issues arose, he was able to give me honest advice. When my home was finally sold, Marcus was readily available to tour homes with me and able to put a contract down on the home that I wanted. Even after closing was complete, Marcus checked-in to make sure things were going well. I would definitely recommend Marcus Ervin and Exit First Realty to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. They will get the job done!
Vernada Williams is very professional, great attitude and very knowledgeable. She’s caring, she knows what to search for her clients and gave me good advice when purchasing a home. I’m going to recommend clients for her. I really appreciate her hard work!
Janet Armentrout was beyond excellent. Very comfortable to work with, kind and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be calling her for another house I will be selling soon.
Susan Lambert, a True Professional in every way.
Pleased to have the opportunity to work with Vernada Williams.
Excellent customer service, great collaboration regarding prospective tenant. Available to handle any concerns related to the property! Excellent communication during entire process!
Janet Armentrout was always honest and upfront with me about progress of the sale of my house and kept me informed of the latest developments as she became aware of them. Her confidence and positive attitude kept me confident and positive even when it for a time as though the sale might fall through. I certainly recommend her to friends and family. Janet's bubbly personality and positive attitude makes her a great sales woman.
Susan Lambert is wonderful. She kept me informed during the whole process and did an excellent job marketing my home. She is the best.
Amy Lynch was very helpful in the process of helping my family buy a home. She was ready and available to help with our search, even during the Coronavirus! You can tell this is something that she is passionate about and enjoys finding the right home for the right family. She is very professoinal and easy to work with. I worked with her about two years ago to find a rental condo for my family and continued to trust in her for my home.
Susan Lambert rapidly sold our home of 26 years and is handling at least one other RE transaction (sale of another home) for us. She is the Best! And, she is a great negotiator within her field--she delivers! We received top-dollar in a very short time. I highly recommend Susan Lambert for your Real Estate needs and continue to use her valuable services. Special Ed Haraway, Co-Broker with Susan, is also outstanding. Ed is currently working RE transactions with us in SC, and, he works closely with Susan, especially with contingencies--based on the sale of properties in MD. Together, they allowed us to sell property in Maryland and buy property in South Carolina expediously, placing and removing contingencies (based on sale of a property) as required.
Susan Lambert has provided excellent customer service. I was new to the rental market in Maryland and needed to find a home quickly. Due to COVID-19 the market was really unpredictable. Susan was able to help us navigate the different listings and provided us with updates frequently on several neighborhoods. She was punctual for each of our appointments and helped us with getting answers that really mattered in our decision making. Susan helped us withe the application process and finalizing the lease agreement. Once we took possession of the house, Susan made sure we had inspection and follow up. I’d recommend Susan Lambert for any of your rental property needs.
Martha Teferra went above and beyond to meet our needs and she provided counsel when we were stressed about the home buying process. I would definitely use Martha again and highly recommend her.
Michele Harrison was very professional, very informative and helpful. She assisted in every way possible, excellent communication. She answered any questions we had. She was very patient. I would definitely recommend Michele.
Susan Lambert was awesome throughout the entire home buying process. She provided excellent communication and was extremely professional and knowledgeable. As a first time home buyer, Susan made the process seamless and would definitely recommend her services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the future.
Susan Lambert both sold our long-time family home for more than asking price and helped us negotiate our new family beach house. She knows what she's doing and how to make sure her clients are satisfied.
Tiffany Bolden did a great job in all areas in selling our home. We knew she had our best interest in selling our home, considering we were over 700 miles away doing the sale of our home which was of great importance to us. Thank you and love you for all you did for us Tiffany.
Excellent job. sis.
Crystal Travers communication with me throughout the process was excellent. She made sure I was kept abreast of the showings and offers.
It has been my pleasure to have known Susan Lambert. I frequently noticed that she constantly remained cool and calm even when the work situations became stressful. She constantly demonstrated a tremendous amount of patient, knowledge, love and care to her clients. Her professional character makes her well-suited, performing creative and helpful deeds. I therefore, strongly recommend her without any reservation. Testimonial
I have purchased two homes with Vernada Williams. She was very involved and helpful from the beginning. She explained things to me clearly, quickly responded to my inquiries, and always made herself available. I have recommended her to close friends and family, and will definitely work with her again in the future!
Morgan - Upper Marlboro Apr 2020
Marcus Ervin was the absolute best agent for the job. Couldn't have asked for a better one. He went above and beyond in so many ways other agents would not have. Trying to rent a property while out of state can be a difficult and stressful event, yet Marcus took the load off our shoulder and made life so much easier for us. He was meticulous in ensuring that the property was looking good, well advertised by taking very good professional pictures, and kept us abreast of the whole process. Any questions we had, he answered to our satisfaction and we could contact him at any time and he was willing to help. I would highly recommend him as an agent because he takes every job as his own and goes above and beyond to get it done. G. Kimani
I contacted Janet Armentrout on the recommendation of a relative and after speaking with her I knew she was the right person to assist me in purchasing my first home. She tirelessly provided me with listings and scheduled viewings of properties which allowed me to find the right house. Janet then guided me through the intricacies involved to successfully complete the purchase. She explained things in detail and was always available to answer my questions. She was so incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and provided an amazing level of support and assistance that gave me the confidence to proceed with what was a monumental event in my life. I can’t thank her enough. I will definitely be recommending Janet Armentrout to my friends.
Janet (Armentrout)..thank you. Our family is so thankful for you..You helped our dream come true! We. Bought. A. House. Ahhh!!! Thank you for every single thing you did to help us get here. Every text, every email, and every call. Thank you! Id like to think you went above and beyond because we know you personally but I'm pretty sure you'd do that for any of your clients. Anyone who gets to work with you should feel blessed and be at ease . Thank you so much again we cant wait to more in! Make sure to visit us when we move in. K. McGinnis
It was a pleasure working with Vernada Williams on the sale of our home and the purchase of our condo. She was very professional and knowledgeable of the market. Vernada was always aware of the status of our contract and was willing to answer all of our questions during the process. She kept us informed during the entire process. I have recommended her to others and would definitely work with her again.
Mary Winstead
Susan Lambert handled all aspects of the rental process for me. I never worried about having anything go wrong. I ended up having to start the Listing process during the winter holidays and it took a long time for me to get good tenants that were looking for housing. Susan was very patient and worked with me to help me find the best way to get my house on the market and to get great tenants. I’m very happy with her service. I would definitely recommend Susan Lambert to my friends and family for their real estate needs.
Russell Duncan
Marcus Ervin gave me the best buying experience of my life!! From the time I first contacted him all the way to my closing, he has been there every step of way. He provided me with the knowledge I need as a new Homebuyer!!! I’m so grateful to have worked with him and I will always vouch for him because “He’s on top of his game”. It’s not by chance that we met and worked together. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Marcus is giving back to the community helping people’s dreams come true. I had no idea could obtain a brand new home in less than 2 months which is exactly what happened. Marcus made this process easy and deserves high praise. His services are second to none and can you can’t go wrong with him. A million thank you’s to Marcus and God Bless you for your great work!!! :)
D.W
Every first time home buyer should have this experience. A great Real Estate Agent like Marcus Ervin by their side the whole way!
Crystal Hawkins
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everyone was very helpful, but Janet Armentrout stood out with the love and care she showed for us and the house. She was there through every step of the process, guiding us along as first time home buyers. She was very genuine and you could tell she was truly excited to for us.
Nicholas Toms
Vernada Williams always gives excellent, honest and professional advice and suggestions. Professional, knowledgeable on a variety of issues, and has connections with scores of people. The front office staff was courteous, polite and professional.
Ms. Fields/Ms. Cherry
Vernada Williams is a consummate Real Estate professional. Her professionalism convinced me that the sale of my home was in good hands. She got the job done. Nothing but kudos for Vernada from this happy retiree.
Michele V. Gitu
Janet Armentrout is very knowledgeable and personable. She was very proactive in all aspects of the selling process and she went above and beyond to ensure that I got the most out of the sale of my home. I am moving internationally and I wish I could take her with me as she is very thorough and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction!
Aria Ham
Vernada Williams is a very knowledgeable real estate agent. She understands the market and helped us successfully navigate through the short sale process. Having her on our team made it seem easier than we expected. She was very patient and understanding while dealing with us on the purchase of our condo after the short sale. I would definitely use her services again to sell or purchase a home!
Mary W
Vernada Williams was always very professional in our communication. She’s very knowledgable and would recommend her services to family and friends
Tawanna Martin
Janet Armentrout is amazing at her job! Not only did she help my husband and I purchase our forever home, but she sold my townhouse in 6 days! She is always very professional and such a sweetheart. She listened to all of our needs and wants. Janet is extremely dedicated to her job. She would respond to all of our calls, texts, and emails immediately. My husband and I feel so blessed and fortunate to have had Janet as our realtor. I could talk about how amazing Janet is for hours. We found our forever home...but if we are ever in the market for another house, we will definitely use Janet!
Jennifer Yarish
Marcus Ervin was the perfect agent for the sale of my home. He was extremely responsive and always answered my questions realistically. He was honest and very helpful. If Marcus is an example of the rest of the team, then you have an outstanding group of agents. I would happily recommend him to anyone. Marcus is very professional and very knowledgeable. I truly believe if I had used another agent my home would still be on the market. Marcus was a rock star.
Kim Thorne
I would highly recommend Susan Lambert and Exit First Realty!
Lynne and Cliff Stuewe
"We really had full trust in Ed every step of the way. He clearly has a great knowledge of our area of interest: Crofton/Bowie/Upper Marlboro. He was very patient with our most trivial of questions, and walked us through every step of the process. And he was very accommodating of our schedule. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for to buy/sell a home in our area. And every time you'll meet, you'll feel like you're spending time with a friend, not just your realtor."
Thanks for all your assistance and advice on the sale of Mom’s home on Hindle Lane. We were pleased with getting the price we wanted and we hope the new homeowners will enjoy the house for many years. We just received the water escrow refund from the $300 held back at closing. With that, I think we're done with any more accounting on the transaction. All in all, everything went pretty smoothly. Andrew and Hilary did great jobs following your advice and getting the house "right for sale". Wish you continued success in your marketing and selling of homes in the Bowie area.
Ed Haraway is a great guy. He is a true Bowie historian which was very helpful to us as we didn’t know much about the area and were very interested in learning more about the city. Ed spent a lot of time with us and answered all of our questions. We moved from out of state and although it could have been a complicated transaction, Ed helped in every way he could to make it an easy and seamless move. He listened to our needs and wants and he advised us about all aspects of the Bowie area and our move. We will recommend Ed to our friends for all of their real estate needs. Best Realtor in Maryland!!
I want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in representing my mother-in-law Marie Murphy in the sale of her condominium at 1701 Hart Court. I have been a commercial broker for 31 years, a CCIM for 26 years, and a principal in a commercial real estate company for the past twenty years and while I am well-versed in the world of commercial real estate, residential real estate requires a decidedly different skill set.
Although you dealt primarily with my wife and her mother throughout this transaction, I followed it closely through my wife and was impressed, not only with your overall professionalism, but the way you and your team handled each phase of the process, from listing through closing. Specifically I would comment on the following:
ï‚· Listing Presentation- Your listing presentation was excellent with comparable sales being very appropriate and the recommended price also very appropriate.
ï‚· Communication- From beginning to end you were available to answer our questions and with Maryland having a much more complicated paperwork situation than South Carolina, we appreciated your availability and knowledge in answering our questions in this area. In addition, you were always available in a reasonable amount of time to answer any other questions or take care of any problem.
ï‚· Marketing- I thought your marketing program was excellent and particularly appreciated receiving your update on changing marketing conditions which dictated a price change on our part. I believe this led to a purchase agreement and relatively quick sale of the property.
ï‚· Closing Process- We ran into some issues during the property inspection and you were able to advise us how to handle those and, in certain cases, assist us in finding the right people to make the necessary repairs so closing could take place on time.
In closing, based on our experience with this transaction, I believe you and your team are truly professionals that provide an outstanding level of service by being good communicators, very knowledgeable in all areas of residential real estate of your market with good attention to detail. Once again, thank you for a job well done and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone seeking residential real estate assistance in your area.
Sending you our appreciation for sharing your time with us at our Open House at our new home you sold us. We want to thank you for your guidance throughout the process of purchasing our first house, you are a wonderful Realtor. Thank You and God Bless.
I wanted to say thank you for all your help in my home purchase. You really went the “extra†mile for me and without your help; I wouldn’t own a home today. If I ever sell or I hear of anyone buying or selling a home, you will be the first person I call.
Now that we have settled in our new home in the Florida Keys, we want to thank you and your staff for an excellent job in selling our home in Bowie. You managed to get our asking price, Yeah!
This was not the first house you sold for us. In 2001, you sold Toni’s mother’s house after she passed away. You did a great job there also.
We recommend you and EXIT First Realty to anyone looking to sell or buy a home in Maryland and especially in Bowie. Your knowledge of the area is a great advantage. As a long-time Resident, you know the area real estate market inside and out. Thanks again for a job well done.
Thanks for the thoughtful note and gift. We are looking forward to relaxing, unfortunately that will be a while. We have decided to build our own home, so true relaxation will be many months off. There will be a lot of excitement along the way though, and it all started with you and your team. You provided the experience and professionalism that we were looking for and needed. You and your team made the whole process go smoothly and quickly. I must admit that while we hoped and prayed for a quick sale, we really didn't expect it in this down economy. Twenty one days on the market in 2010 will be one to remember. We have found a nice wooded lot nearby and look forward to seeing our dreams turned into reality. Thanks again and best wishes to you.
We just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you put into and continue to put into the selling of our old home and the purchase of this one. Thanks again.
We want to thank you for all that you did to help us during this "house selling process". You are such a pleasant person to work with, and we really appreciate everything you did for us. We wish you blessings and much success in the future. If we ever sell another home, you will be our Realtor.
We would like to thank you and all your team for all the hard work you put in selling our home. You made a stressful situation look like a real breeze, and we owe it in no small measure to you for guiding us through the process. We are enjoying our new home and we are just about through unpacking boxes. You can be sure that we will recommend you and your team at Exit Realty to anyone who asks "who sold your home".
We wanted to take a moment and express our gratitude for all your hard work. You made a stressful situation much easier on our family. We were amazed how quickly everything moved, and we're grateful for our new home. We will certainly recommend you to friends. We will also be calling you when we are ready to move my mother-in-law's home.
Denise and I would like to thank you for assisting us in the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new home. God's timing is not our timing (thankfully so!) Your extra efforts were very much appreciated.