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Randrea1024
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia came to the listing appointment, and gave us suggestions on how we could update/refresh the house that I had owned for 29 years. She also had contractors who were so accomodating and easy to work with, though Alyssia did all of the project management. She chose colors, and finishes, and had the house staged. I did not have to be involved. She is definetely someone who can do it all! She also put together a very nice marketing brochure. I highly recommend her!
James M.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDBad communicator. Claimed to have been taking care of preparing and listing my home and then backed out of contract after 3 months. Told me home was to be cleaned and photographed multiple times and never was done. Did not even call to say he was removing listing. Also, agent is not from Philadelphia and claims to be. A laighable disgrace to the other fine compass agenta in Philadelphia Choose one of them and not this liar.
Mark N.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDI've worked with Melissa Evans of Essig Team twice now, and been thrilled with the results both times. Melissa, along with Anisha Berkley, made my latest home purchase in the chaotic homebuyer's market of 2021 as uncomplicated as possible. Thanks so much!
BrookeSevere
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDI worked with Alyssia as a first time homebuyer and she was fantastic - walking me through the process and spending a copious amount of time with me determining what I wanted and needed in a home. I LOVE my home and neighborhood that I chose with Alyssia's incredible help and support. Highly recommend for any homebuyer if you want a capable, supportive realtor who truly cares about her clients.
Nicolas G.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia went above and beyond to help us find and get the house we wanted. We were looking for our home remotely, which meant she and her team showed us homes all via FaceTime. She made sure that we always got to see every home we were interested in and give us detailed descriptions through the walk through, to where we felt like we were there in person. When we were able to make an in-person visit to check out specific neighborhoods and houses, Alyssia would book the whole day for us- touring us around the area, pointing out hotspots and restaurants that residents normally flock to, to give us an idea of what it would be like to live there. She put in a lot of effort, on her time off might I add, to make sure we got our offer accepted for the house that ultimately purchased. In preparing our offer for it, she listed exactly what we needed to do and answered any questions we had to make sure we wanted to move forward in our purchase. Once we were in escrow, Alyssia was still always available and present to help us through this new process for us. She set up and was there for inspections, gave recommendations for contractors and painters, and did a virtual walk through for us when we couldn't fly out another time before finalizing our deal. We truly could not have purchased our first choice home without her. I felt supported and listened to each step of the way; she would give her honest opinion about a city she knows like the back of her hand, but at the same time put our preferences first. This is the kind of realtor you want!
Gdbernhardt
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDOur gone was sold in 4 hrs after list. We got over list price and an as is contract. Very professional and motivated. Excellent response time for our questions and concerns. All this during covid and the hurdles it has caused.
Vkretenko
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAmazing realtor. Cares about his clients and cares about getting them in the perfect home. Works with you at your pace and is dedicated to you. His willingness to travel between states to do showings, reviews and so speaks volumes on his commitment and we couldnt have asked for a more caring, passionate and amazing person to help us through our first time buying a home. I can not recommend him enough to anyone and everyone.
Valerie K.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAmazing realtor. Cares about his clients and cares about getting them in the perfect home. Works with you at your pace and is dedicated to you. His willingness to travel between states to do showings, reviews and so speaks volumes on his commitment and we couldnt have asked for a more caring, passionate and amazing person to help us through our first time buying a home. I can not recommend him enough to anyone and everyone.
Chris C.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDLuke came to us highly recommended by a friend who lives in the area. For relatively inexperienced homebuyers like us, he was a calming and knowledgeable presence and helped guide us through the process of buying a home in an unfamiliar city. We particularly appreciated his friendly and hard-working nature, and his patience in dealing with all of our questions. We would not hesitate to work with him again in the future!
Wayne D.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDHighly recommend!! Very helpful and patient goes to the extra mile to complete and makes the whole process very comfortable and worry free. Takes the time to listen and brings great ideas
Rrishaw
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWhat a great experience, Luke helped out at ever phase of buying our house! He has a great team and couldnt ask for more! He answer all our questions and he was there ever step of the way!
Bfox2043
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDFabulous Agent! I would highly recommend ... Sharon sold condo/apt in one day at full price... pleasure to work with and performed many extra tasks for our family as we reside out-of -town
Kimberlyplum
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia and her team provided a great experience. They take care of everything! Everyone was helpful, friendly, and professional. They really go above and beyond every step along the way.
Dawngaya3
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDMy house was sold in 3 weeks because I choose the best realtor. You must choose her too. She was the only realtor who brought a team to the interview. At the time I thought I was ready. They put my feet firmly on the ground. Ask her about this process. She held an open house every weekend. She knew the neighborhood. Her team knew the market. On closing day we were not quite ready, she put her hands to work on a very hot day in August. Do your homework, then choose Deb, you will be very happy that you did.
Rachandler747
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDFrom start to finish, this was a quick move. We reached out to Alyssia and told her what we found. She and her team not only helped us find the right home, but they helped us get our existing home on the market very quickly and sold within 1 day. Actually the day it went on the market. We highly recommend Alyssia and her Team to anyone!
Mpmayer73
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia and her team provide extensive and personal care during the stressful and daunting process of buying and selling a home. Their willingness to help, professional expertise and personal care and attention they provide to their clients is nothing short of amazing. There is NO other team I would rather have on my side during the arduous process of real estate transactions. Thank you to all the team members who made this experience both meaningful and memorable. We're SO happy in our new home, and you are a huge part of that.
User4446608
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDCandid conversation, access and mobilization of team to prepare and market home. Support to drive contractor network to handle any required repairs in a timely and cost effective fashion. A great team to work with.
Babababe
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDexcellent realtor. Great to work with - helped with suggestions for a quicker sale. Had answers with any concerns I had. Would certainly recommend her for your realtor.
User6609120
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDSharon made our experience as painless as possible! We were very particular on the home we were looking for and she stuck with us through the whole thing, working long hours to ensure we found what we were looking for. She was very patient and clear when answering any questions we had regarding buying our first home. Highly recommend her!
Amy J.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia and Sharon were fantastic to work with. They sold our house in 6 days! I couldnt have asked for a more knowledgeable, patient and understanding team.
Moecamp2010
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDThe Essig Bass Group is a full service team of knowledgeable realtors. From the first meeting, I was reassured that they had my best interest at heart. I appreciated the initiative that all the ladies took to get my rental property ready to place on the market. Throughout the process I was guided confidently through the list of needs that would warrant a successful buyer. The team was very skilled at identifying needs and addressing them in a skillful and professional manner. My house was placed on the market and sold within a short period of time. If you want positive results contact the Essig Bass Group!!
John L.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia and her team were positive, knowledgeable, and professional. They were consistently great communicators and worked hard to sell my home in a challenging market. I was extremely happy I found her team. Thank you!
User63286784
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia Essig brings her best every time. She has an upbeat, positive outlook and knows all the facets regarding the real estate process. It's not often we find people living their purpose and dream, but Alyssia is and it manifests in helping people find their home of choice. She empowers buyers by guiding them to wise real estate decisions. Her depth and breadth of knowledge gained from 20 years of real estate experience makes her a valuable asset to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
KristinDianeLeonard
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDI worked exclusively with Ms. Essigs partner, Sharon Bass, to find my new house. Ms. Bass has a professional style and personal demeanor that one wishes for in a real estate professional. It was with a keen understanding of my wants and needs, combined with a thorough knowledge of the many and varied unique Baltimore City neighborhoods, that Ms. Bass helped me navigate the buyers market. Her patient and collaborative approach was so refreshing, and she truly delivered on her promise to find my family not just a house, but a home.
Leefleming930
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDFrom start to finish, the service was excellent and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Alyssia and her team to anyone buying or selling a home. It is so vital to have a knowledgeable and professional realtor like Alyssia on your side throughout such a complex process. These hard working professionals will be looking out for your best interest every step of the way.
TiffanyHolmes13
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDOur family relocated to Baltimore and we so benefited from the help and expertise of Alyssia's Penfed Realty teamaEUR"we worked closely with Alyssia, Sharon, and Randi Lynn to look at a range of homes in the Roland Park, Homeland, Towson, and Howard County areas. This team has deep knowledge of the Baltimore area plus they worked with us at a distance! Sharon FaceTimed me from the home we ultimately purchased, and was willing to preview other homes for us remotely. Overall, we really cannot express how thrilled we were with the service received from Penfed!
Adam M.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDDelightful experience with Alyssa Essig and Sharon Bass. They understood our financial and scheduling needs, the delivered an exceptional home selling experience. They crafted an amazing online presentation of our home with spectacular photos resulting in a quick sale, over asking price!
Slherbst65
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDVery responsive and pleasant. Highly recommend. True to her word. Quick selling house and described exactly how it looked. Excellent pictures of house.
Zuser20170629195058586
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWe were extremely pleased with our buying and selling experience with the team at Essig & Bass. Their knowledge of the industry and the local area was paramount in the successful sale of our home and purchase of a new home. We are very thankful for Alyssia, Sharon & Randi!
DOKasper
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDThe team of Essig and Bass were terrific. Professional, knowledgable and efficient. We sold our condo in 4 days for more than the list price. You can't do any better than that. Cheers to the team!
Oneeyeoneder2
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDI found Alyssa and her partner Sharon to be thorough, prepared, open with information and opinions, had a a solid understanding of the market, and presented my property in the best light. I was satisfied with their representation and would be comfortable recommending them to other home sellers.
Krebstodd
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia Essig and Sharon Bass were terrific and made the process of finding a new home easy. They were there every step of the process making sure everything went right.
Danielpangaribuan
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia and Sharon helped me buy our first house. They're very responsive and helpful. Alyssia was our first representative and she introduced Sharon as my point of contact. Sharon helped us negotiate with the seller's agent, settlement company, and event the lender and underwriter. Note that this is our first home buying experience. I was on a tight schedule from our previous house that we rent but Sharon was able to push all involved parties to meet the schedule. Communication was flawless!
Ldurington
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDMy husband and I were expecting our first child and moving from South Africa to Baltimore so he could start a new job. By the time we were back in the U.S. and started working with Alyssia, I was fairly far along with my pregnancy and I was determined to be settled before the baby came. No pressure, right? Alyssia handled it all with the utmost professionalism and cool. We were completely new to the Baltimore area and she showed us a variety of neighborhoods in our price range, which wasn't very high. But she never made us feel like we weren't worth her time. She was very knowledgeable about the types of houses and systems and advantages of each. When we finally settled on Hampden, she found us a perfect gem of a house. It needed some fairly major TLC but the structure was great and the location could not be beat. It was in our price range and we lovingly put our blood, sweat and tears into renovating it. To this day I say it is probably the smartest investment we will ever make! Our closing went off without a hitch and we moved in on Halloween. I gave birth 35 days later. Whew! I would definitely recommend working with Alyssia.
EricOlsson7
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWe bought our house sight-unseen aEUR| and could not be happier! We originally met Alyssia when she was representing the seller at an open house we attended. She made a big impression with her knowledge of the market, the neighborhoods we were interested in searching and her straight-forward, friendly demeanor. We were living out of the country and only had a few days to look at houses. After meeting Alyssia, my wife and I both had the same impression that she would understand our taste and might do well to represent us long distance as we searched for a house. We were so right! After agreeing to represent us, Alyssia introduced us to Sharon and the two of them went to work. During a process that lasted several months (we are picky), Alyssia and Sharon both worked constantly to monitor the houses available on the market and to visit them on our behalf. They quickly learned what we value in a property and we learned to trust their opinion. Keep in mind, this all transpired over the Internet. We had weekly Webex teleconferences, used a great website to support communication and collaboration during the search and took full advantage of todays technologies to support the effort. They even accommodated unusual hours when I was in Asia for two weeks. After many hours spent on our behalf, we found the perfect house. Sharon was so sure it was a perfect fit for us that I thought she might camp out at the house and run off other people while we submitted an offer. Because the house seemed so right and we were unable to travel quickly back to Baltimore, we asked Alyssia and Sharon to submit an offer on our behalf with only the online pictures, an extensive Facetime tour and their strong recommendation that it was the right place for us. It wasnt until the day of closing that my wife finally saw the house in person, but we never doubted that we had made the right decision. We are settling into our perfect house and have Alyssia and Sharon to thank for it. I unreservedly recommend this team to represent anyone in a real estate transaction, either buying or selling. They were truly a joy to work with and supported us above and beyond what I would expect from a real estate team.
Tgu2
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Alyssia was really a fruitful experience. She was able to give us insightful advices on how to best present our house and was very responsive in helping crossing hurdles you always face during house selling process. The results : our house sold at our expected price only a few months after she took over the business !
Nschlegel81
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDCan't say enough good things about Alyssia and Sharon! We reached out to Alyssia based on a strong recommendation from a friend, and we are extremely grateful for his suggestion. Our search was fairly long distance, and Alyssia went out of her way to accommodate our availability, to connect us with the best people for financing, in fact, for every conceivable detail along the way, and for several other resources following our home purchase. Alyssia and Sharon are a wonderful team...very knowledgeable about all aspects of their market area, strong, tireless advocates for their clients, and an absolute joy to work with! I know I can speak from my husband and daughter as well, when I say...not only have we found a real estate team we look forward to working with again, in the future...we feel we have two new friends, in a new city. If you're looking to buy or sell real estate anywhere in the Baltimore area, Alyssia should be your first, and only call!
Brenton S.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia and Sharon are an amazing real estate team. From the moment we met them we knew that we found the perfect team. Their personalities are warm and welcoming, almost like family! Bargaining skills are second to none, we had some issues during the closing that needed dealt with and they were able to communicate these issues with the seller and come up with a solution. They are there 110% for the client and with the right information will find you the perfect home that fits your style and budget!
Kaigunde75
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDI have spent a lot of time reflecting upon how I can provide the proper review for Alyssia Essig as I so want to ensure that anyone who reads this will understand just how amazing she is! Her knowledge of the current Real Estate market is second to none. She also understood the buyers who would be looking at my home. My house was in a neighborhood that had a lot of inventory and she knew just how to price it and market it properly. I attempted to sell two years prior and I only received a nominal amount of interest. I turned the keys over to Alyssia and she sold my home in one weekend! Didn't I say she was Amazing? Selling a home is a stressful and difficult process and having Alyssia as your agent makes it so much easier!
Lhershberg3
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWe loved working with Alyssia. She was patient, straight forward, and really worked hard to meet both of our needs. We even joked that she was more of a marriage counselor than a real estate agent! In the end we found the perfect starter home!
Juanita M.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDExcellent service and professionalism by Alyssia. She gave us great advice and delivered on everything she said she would do, plus was there for us 24x7. She sold our house at a great price; more than other agents were willing to go. Alyssia was incredible and we are very happy with the results. Highly recommended!!!
Michele W.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWe were recommended to use Alyssia and having recently had a bad real estate experience recently I wanted to interview several agents before making a decision....After our first meeting (and before I interviewed 2 other agents which I promised myself I would do) I knew she was the agent for us! She gave us an honest assessment of our house and even advised we cancel some projects we were considering in favor of some less expensive options that had a bigger impact. She had a marketing plan, and the experience we wanted and needed. She helped us with every aspect of preparing our home for the market which in my opinion and from experience I can tell you this is a crucial step in this process. She went above and beyond even getting estimates from contractors well known to her while we were on vacation. By the time we put our house on the market it looked amazing thanks to her vision and with the house on the market less than 12 hrs we had 2 showings already scheduled. The pictures she took were works of art that really showcased our house in the best light. I know they really helped drive potential buyers to our house. To give an idea of how much better the Team of Essig and Bass did than our previous realtoraEUR| our home was previously on the market from July to November 2015 during which time only 8 people saw the house (including those who came to Open Houses). In addition to having 2 scheduled showings in less than 12 hours of being in the market we had 8 people come to our first open house a mere 3 days later. So 10 different people in 3 days vsaEUR| 8 in a several month time frame. We also never got one offer during our time with our previous realtor and had our first offer after just 10 days. Selling a house is a stressful process even in normal circumstances but during the time our house was on the market we had a grandmother have a major injury, had a parent die and my husband had a major medical emergency too. Alyssia and Sharon were understanding, kind, and helpful and really helped guide us through all that happens during a home selling process. Even things that had nothing to do with selling the home. Alyssia and Sharon have proven experience, and they go above and beyond the call of duty to be sure your home selling process is a good one. They followed up with people who saw our house to get critical feedback, they made sure the process of scheduling showings was simple and easy, and most importantly helped us negotiate to get the best offer on our house. Getting that offer is great, but there are many more steps that have to be taken care of after the offer. Sharon and Alyssia were there every step of the way, from finding the right people to do the requested home repairs, to understanding what we needed to do when our water test had an issue, and making sure we had all the right paperwork in place for settlement. Honestly there is no way I could properly thank them for all they did to get us on our path to our dreamaEUR|I have recommended the team to 3 people so far and counting aEUR|. And will tell everyone I know who is looking to buy or sell that Alyssia and Sharon are the team to choose. I know I can do so without any hesitation because I know they give everyone such a high level of service that I know they will be pleased.
Jsa06
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDOver the course of 17 years, Alyssia has helped us buy three homes and sell two. We met at an open house when we were looking for our first home and immediately knew we wanted to work with her. After meeting a stream of agents, she was the first one we really liked. She is smart, personable, knowledgeable and funny. She is laid back when she needs to be, but don't be fooled. She fights for her clients when she needs to. We appreciate that in her! Alyssia knows the market well. You would be lucky to have her on your side. We won't hesitate to hire her again (although we hope it won't be for a long time. :)
Mpmayer73
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia has been a part of every home purchase and home sale I've ever done (there have been 3) and I would have no one else by my side during this process. Every single aspect of the experience was tended to and I was looked after, appreciated and treated tremendously well. I encountered many different situations which needed countless different aspects of need, knowledge and expertise and Alyssia possesses all of them. She will always be my go-to real estate professional.
Gretchenoswald G.
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia helped me through my first home buying experience ten years ago; I was single and the process was totally new. She was supportive and patient and extremely knowledgable with a great eye for detail looking at houses. When it came to recently selling and buying a house she was the first one I sought out! Her staging advice, gorgeous house photos, and accurate assistance in pricing had our house sold in two days. She helped confirm our choice of new neighborhood and helped immensely through the process with advice, persistence and calm with some bank delays. We recommend Alyssia wholeheartedly!
Apschaeffer
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDMy family's experience with Alyssia--every bit of it positive--goes back some 15 years, when she helped us buy our first home. She later sold that home for us, and has helped us with several other transactions since. Over the years we've recommended her many times, always with confidence, and each time we received gratitude from those folks whose own experiences with Alyssia were just as wonderful as ours. She's a top-notch agent, a true expert who's highly regarded in her field and an individual who's valued equally for her humanity and her passion for helping people realize their dreams of home ownership as she is for her skills and experience in navigating real estate laws, negotiating contracts, and dealing with every situation imaginable.
Myongk870
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia helped us buy our home in Mays Chapel in 2000. She made sure that our needs were taken care of from start to finish. One thing that impresses me with Alyssia is her business acumen in that she also kept our investment in mind, making sure we chose a home that was a great fit but also would have great resale value. I recommend her to all of my friends!
Boheel
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDAlyssia was an incredible agent for me. She sold my home for more than I expected and handled every facet of the process with professionalism and care. I was kept informed and up to speed all along the way. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.
User708494
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Alyssia was a wonderful experience. Even though this wasn't our first house we've bought, it had been quite a few years since we'd last purchased a house. She made the process simple and stress free. We highly recommend her.
Julieselby1
Review for Member: Alyssia Essig
ZillowVERIFIEDOur real estate experience could not have been more complicated. I am so glad that we had Alyssia Essig to navigate us through it all! She was always on top of things, communicated with us, and got us our new home for a fantastic deal! We highly recommend her!