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Igor M.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIEDJulia is an absolute rock star and the Banner team is on top of their game! We bought and sold our house through them and they provided the most professional and efficient experience. I would highly recommend them!!!
Celso
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Gail Gordon was simply the best. She and the Banner Team were crucial in helping me sell my condo in a challenging market. Gail was on top of every detail, relentlessly followed up with potential buyers, and kept me fully informed throughout the entire process. I'm 100% confident that her expertise and dedication secured me the best possible deal
MathewMcCabe
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Pat Karta of the Banner Team represented us on the sale of our Maryland home. We could not be happier with the experience. Pat was thorough, proactive, and her attention to detail was exceptional. The Banner Teams staging of the home was incredible and all those involved from start to finish made a stressful process very pleasant. I could not recommend Pat Karta and The Banner Team any more. Simply amazing.
Mariannesacks2018
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED We were fortunate to be recommended by multiple friends to use Wendy Banner and The Banner Team to sell our home. Wendy Banner and the Banner team effectively got it done!!! WendyaEUR~s approach is client centered as she understands and put her clients needs first. She and her team are adaptable and professional. They handled all situations with ease. Wendy is also a local expert and quickly solved any issues that came with care and expert attention. My husband and I cannot stress how highly we recommend Wendy Banner and The Banner team. Wendy will achieve your real estate goals with expertise and caring . She certainly did ours!!!
Degoldberg1
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Michelle Teichberg and the Banner team were phenomenal!! Extraordinarily knowledgable about the market, exceptional advisors about how to make our home look its best for sale, talented marketers for communicating effectively to a great audience about our house, repeatedly went above and beyond to make our house shine, and fantastically easy to work with - for us and buyers. We could not have sold our house without them. And certainly could not have received the price we did. Could not recommend more!
DanielleHeymann0
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I had an exceptional experience working with the Banner Team and am incredibly grateful for their help in finding my perfect first home! I initially worked with Michelle Teichberg, who immediately understood my needs and connected me with Mireille Pioppo. Mireille is an expert and consistently looked out for my best interests throughout the entire process. With her help, I found exactly what I was looking for. As a first-time homeowner, I had numerous questions and concerns, but both Mireille and Michelle went above and beyond to assist me with everything I needed. They provided support and guidance, helped me connect with services that I needed, and ensured that every detail was taken care of. I am thrilled with my new home and highly recommend the Banner Team!
Wendykuhn83
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot fully put into words how impressed I am with the expertise and professionalism of the Banner Team and specifically with our agent, Jody Aucamp. From the moment we met to discuss our listing to the staging and showings and communications and ultimately to the closing day, Jody poured her energy and knowledge into every detail and provided sound advice and positive encouragement. Even in this difficult market she never hit pause! As a final congratulations she gifted us with a priceless keepsake book filled with beautiful photos of our family home and special celebrations. I cant imagine going through this journey with anyone else. We are so grateful to Jody and her colleague Emily and the whole Banner Team. Amazing rockstars!
Melissa R.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot recommend the Banner Team enough for their exceptional service and expertise in selling our home. From start to finish, they were accommodating, great to work with, and incredibly responsive to all our needs. Our agent, Ashley, was a rockstar - her deep knowledge of the market and proactive guidance ensured we secured the best offer for our home. Her dedication and willingness to going above and beyond ensured the process moved smoothly and quickly. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and wholeheartedly recommend Ashley and the Banner team to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.
Hendersonhd2691
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I don't write reviews often but when I come across someone extraordinary and at the top of their field, I want to share it. I met Wendy a few years ago when she helped my relatives sell their house in Wheaton. I was taking care of the house until it was sold. I had just returned from a trip abroad and I needed help, too finding a rental in the DMV area. She gave me great advice and helped by sharing listings that met my criteria and would follow up with realtors with my best interest in mind. In my opinion, she is the "ideal" realtor with a keen sense and ability to put herself in your position to secure the best possible conditions. She knows the "market" and you can't go wrong with Wendy and her team on your team.
Prince S.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Ashley was amazing! We could not have sold our home without her and the Banner team. From start to finish- Ashley was helpful, knowledgeable, she was ready with contractors available to help us get the most out of selling our home, she was ready to get her hands dirty with us and really made the most out of this experience!
Rachel K.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Mireille was fabulous to work with. She helped us with every step of the home buying process. As first time homeowners, we had lots of questions. Both Mireille and Wendy took the time to explain everything to us so that we were informed and comfortable throughout. With such a huge decision, you will be in great hands with Mireille.
Ankur P.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Pat Karta made our first home buying experience wonderful! She was available to talk to us on a daily basis and kept us updated on all the steps involved in the home buying process. We highly recommend her and The Banner Team.
Cathleen R.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED We absolutely loved working with the Banner Team, specifically Ashley Vonada. She did an excellent job getting to know us, what we were looking for in a home, and fine-tuning our search. She was highly responsive and always made us feel like we were her number one priority. She was always there to answer our questions as this was our first time buying a home. We couldn't have found our dream house without her and we are so grateful for her knowledge of the area, her network, and her positive attitude! She is someone we would love to work with again. Anyone would be lucky to work with Ashley!
Izbisceglio
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED When you work with the Banner Team, you get impeccable concierge service! Pat Karta brings knowledge, humor and heart to every communication and decision. From establishing the listing price of my home, to preparing for sale, to discussing offers, Pat was a total rock star. Pat helped calm my anxieties and brought an entire village of experts to help sell my home while I was making a new home 600 miles away. I placed my trust in Pat and the Banner team and they came through for me in a big way, going well beyond what I or anyone would expect!
Serena D.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking for a real estate agent, look no further than Michelle Teichberg & Julia Fortin with the Banner Team. Michelle and Julia were knowledgeable, easy to work with, and had immense experience to find the best home for you. While looking for a house my husband and I werent sure if we want to rent or buy. Michelle & Julia helped us find a house but did not pressure us to make a purchase decision. Once we decided to buy, Julia was able to negotiate a great deal and navigate through unexpected findings in escrow that were out of our control. Julia & Michelle were very responsive to items we needed to get done or explaining the process to first time home buyers. We could not recommend Julia & Michelle or any member of the Banner Team enough if you are in search of buying your next house.
Zuser20161110161858250
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Pat Karta and the entire Banner Team was wonderful through the entire process. From recommendations to preparing the house for sale, to the staging, to their availability at all times - never a wrong foot. Thanks to one and all for a fast sale, above asking.
Jonijablansky
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Julia was a superlative realtor from start to finish. She knew the ins and outs of every neighborhood we were interested in. She would get back to us quickly with answers to all of our questions. We worked with her for over a year since we were new to the area and weren't sure where we wanted to settle. She was patient and understanding, polite and communicative, reliable and took initiative. Her team was also wonderful and supportive. We would absolutely recommend Julia and the Banner team to anyone!
Hornback A.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Pat was outstanding in every aspect of selling our home. She coordinated prepping the house for market to closing date flawlessly. Pat is extremely knowledgeable about the local market. We highly recommend Pat Karta and the Banner Team!
Adam2spector
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Jody Aucamp and the Banner Team were amazing! They understood the market and knew how to price the house right. With their expertise, we were able to get the highest price possible. We did not expect to have multiple offers within one week but with their knowledge and contacts they made it happen. With our new home they were able to negotiate and get the price. Not only did they get us the best price, but they also made sure all the paperwork was accurate, and followed up until all of our request were taken care of.
Tom21244
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Julia and the Banner Team were excellent. As first time home buyers, we could not have had a better experience. Julia was knowledgable, helpful, and always responsive to our many inquires. We were so pleased with how everything turned out and love our new home. We are already excited to recommend Julia and the Banner Team to our friends.
NicoleHyland9
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Wendy Banner and her team are a cut above the rest. She represented us in our recent home sale with the ease only a seasoned realtor can provide. She is extremely well connected, pragmatic and attentive. Her negotiation skills are masterfully polished and intuitive beyond anything Ive ever experienced. She will remain 10 steps ahead of you at all times and seamlessly takes care of details with a closely knit team behind her who doesnt miss a beat. You want her on your side. Thank you Wendy!
Zhanibek Z.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Julia Fortin from the Banner Team helped me purchase a house this year. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about local markets and bid pricing. Thanks to her prompt recommendations I managed to move quickly and win the bid despite intense competition among buyers. She is also very responsive, patient, and customer-oriented. She shared contacts of a title company and a lender who closed the deal fast and smoothly. I highly recommend Julia Fortin from the Banner Team and plan to work with her in the future.
Zhanibekzhumadil
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Julia Fortin from the Banner Team helped me purchase a house this year. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about local markets and bid pricing. Thanks to her prompt recommendations I managed to move quickly and win the bid despite intense competition among buyers. She is also very responsive, patient, and customer-oriented. She shared contacts of a title company and a lender who closed the deal fast and smoothly. I highly recommend Julia Fortin from the Banner Team and plan to work with her in the future.
Bcharrier
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Jody Aucamp of the Banner Team represented us in the sale of our Potomac home at 11601 Springridge Drive (aEURoeCarrockaEUR?). To say the property is unique is not hyperbole. The Potomac high-end home market is dominated by large, well-built but very conventional homes and buyers that respond a fairly predictable set of features. Our home was completely rebuilt by Ogden Construction in 1986 to plans developed by architect Thomas Walsman and combines a modern angular exterior with an interior somewhat reminiscent of a ski lodge with extensive post and beam construction, unusually shaped spaces and imaginative use of natural light and the forest surroundings. It has a variety of complex systems including a closed loop deep-well heat exchange geothermal system and museum quality lighting for art and performance. It can be a bit daunting. We knew from the start that success would come with finding exactly the right buyer. At this task Jody and the Banner Team exhibited excellent Buyer insight and patience in getting to right one. They recommended rather bland professional staging that encouraged potential buyers to focus on the house, not what was in it. We had to be dragged into that, but they were right. We could not be more delighted with the family they found to take over Carrock. We knew we could not be completely happy to say goodbye to our home for the past 20 years, but this is as close as it gets.
Donald B.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED The Banner Team, including Julia Fortin, do a fantastic job! They really understood what we were looking for and did a really good job of identifying prospective homes that aligned with our needs. Julia was responsive in helping us address questions with prospective buyers. Overall: high quality service!Here are some examples of what Julia did that made the process a quality experience:- Looked at the listing of our old home to understand our tastes and preferences - Identified and educated us on the different areas that would work for us. Since we are not from the area this was very helpful. She then took us on a tour of those areas- Set up a portal for us to review and flag homes of interest- Provided additional perspective on the homes we flagged - this was very helpful as it served to narrow down our list (and thus make the process more efficient)- Organized tours in a very logical way so that we avoided sitting in traffic. - Always stayed patient with us as we tried to hone in on what we were exactly looking for (since we were downsizing, it wasnt as straightforward for us)- Facilitated the offer process quickly and accurately. Julia also did a good job of communicating our perspectives with the sellers during the negotiation process. While we dont hope to move anytime soon, when we do, we hope to work with Julia and the Banner Team again!
Amyusc2001
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Julia is the best and I cant recommend her enough (and have several times)! I couldnt have bought my house without her. My first offer was accepted, which is unheard of, and was completely due to Julias expertise. Each time I found myself stressing through the process or getting overwhelmed, Julia and her team answered all my questions and preemptively called me to answer questions I didnt know I had. Such a great experience and now I have my dream home!
Brianne W.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I have bought or sold 3 homes with Pat Karta and the Banner Team. My experience with them has always been excellent. Pat is more than a realtor to us, she is like family. Everyone I have interacted with on the team have been professional and knowledgeable. Look no further than the Banner Team!
George T.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I are very grateful for the excellent planning provided by Michelle and the Banner Team. To make a long story short, a complete condo sale plan was laid out in approximately one-half of a day. The plan was adapted to our moving time and included the timeline for when the Banner recommended home improvement team would start their work to clean and make the house open-house ready. We were pleased with the home price that Michelle set and the transparency in which the decision was made. While my wife and I were picking up the last few pieces of furniture, Banner Team consultants were ready to go in for final touches to prepare the home for market. Importantly, the team gets results. The duration between posting and accepting the offer at asking price was about 26 hours. Throughout this time, Michelle responded quickly to any of our questions and kept us in the loop throughout the process from an open house, posting and more. Thank you Michelle and the Banner Team for being so professional, patient, and incredibly prompt. Their long list of accolades is indeed very well deserved. My wife and I would definitely recommend Michelle and the Banner Team to friends and relatives.
Mveron2
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED From start too finish, the Banner team was highly professional, providing excellent pricing advice, house staging, buyers and buyer follow-up. They kept us up to speed on everything and handled the closing without a hitch. To me, they are the go-to broker for Avenel and surrounding areas.
Daniel S.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED The team was incredibly thoughtful and responsive in helping us to both by and sell in a very short timeframe in a tough market. Our agents were thoughtful and pragmatic negotiators, were very supportive in preparing and staging our new house for sale, and were always clear in tradeoffs and considerations. We are thrilled with our new home and the price we got for our old home. Wendy and her team were amazing!
Zuser20160417175413803
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Wendy and her ENTIRE team were AMAZING! From our first meeting, I knew I was in excellent hands. The Banner Team went above and beyond anything I could have expected to help me get my house sold!
Ar101311
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED call Julia super-woman, Buying a house in this crazy and uncertain market is really not an easy task. She was patient, confident, and full of knowledge (not to mention she has a great rolodex of vendors/suppliers). Thanks to her expertise, we were able to get an amazing home, without facing the stress and uncertainty of multiple bids, as she was able to get us the house before that. When it came time to sell our house, she was knowledgeable about the market and knew exactly how we could sell our house without the stress of listing the house. Through the process, her guidance and expertise were top notch and always spot on, while allowing us to have the space and confidence we needed to make a decision.And when it was time to complete the transactions, the Banner team provided a smooth transaction. Amy was on top of every single detail of both closings.We can't recommend Julia and the Banner team enough. She is an outstanding real estate agent in the DC/MD/VA area. Anyone can sell a house, few can provide the expertise, guidance, and top notch behind the scenes support required to make a real estate transaction a great experience.
Zuser20190818183314790
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I bought my first house in 2020 and it was a pleasant experience working with Pat Karta from the Banner Team, one of the most professional and helpful agents that I have ever met. Pat helped so much that she found my dream house for me and I came back and worked with her again this year when I wanted to buy another house for investment, knowing she is the perfect agent for me. Once again. Pat showed her professionalism - she always cares for me and know what would be a good property that fits my need. Thanks to her, I had my settlement three weeks ago and already found a tenant for it.
Zuser20171128100428435
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED From the moment we ran into Gail Gordon from the Banner Team (which was by pure luck), she and her team truly went above and beyond to help us both find a new house and sell our old house. Her experience and local market knowledge proved invaluable in helping us stage and list our old house, and resulted in multiple competing offers over asking within a weekend of going on the market. She also was there every step of the way with inspecting, purchasing and moving into our new house. Even two months after our purchase, she regularly checks in to see if she can help with anything, including recommending contractors, ect. From early morning text messages to late night phone calls, she and her team were always responsive. We absolutely would recommend Gail and her team to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home!
Trekborg
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Wendy Banner and Julia Fortin are exceptional brokers. They patiently worked with my husband and me to find us our dream home in Northern Virginia. They are extensively networked and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this team!
User35457608
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED The Banner Team was awesome. I owned a condominium in Silver Spring. After I moved to Seattle, I kept it as a rental property and managed it from here. I decided this year was the time to sell it and the Banner team stepped up and accomplished this in record time and with no hassles. They managed a contractor to complete repairs and clean the condo after years as a rental, managed the purchase and installation of new appliances, and staged the condo for showing. And we sold it above the listing price. All without my having to jump on an airplane to complete the process. My expectations were exceeded on all fronts.
Steve P.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED As a first time home buyer, my girlfriend and I really relied on the professionalism, knowledge, and diligence of Ilene Gordon and the Banner Team. Her friendly and informative approach allowed us to find the house and location we wanted within our budget, which was especially impressive given that it is a sellers' market. Ilene's persistence with other realtors and her sound advice on negotiating costs and contingencies allowed us to quickly close on the house we wanted. We recommend her and the Banner Team for prospective home buyers.
User0431478
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Entirely professional and truly effective from initial interviews through timely closing!Extensive local knowledge and success.Managed a well-developed and thoughtful process.Responsive in every instance.Excellent positioning and negotiation skills.Very highly recommended!
Wwsgteo2013
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED We have worked with the Banner team for more than a decade. Working with Wendy, Cathy, Ashley, Brooke and Amy and all members of the team is a true blessing. Wendy is very knowledgeable and was so helpful throughout the entire process of selling our home. We highly recommend working with the Banner Team.
User5823086
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Michelle and the whole Banner team were absolutely fantastic to work with. They were super organized throughout closing and made everything seamless.Michelle was very knowledgeable about the housing market and was very communicative through the whole process. She really got to know our family and what was important to us when finding a house. Michelle was awesome to work with and we 100% recommend her (and the whole Banner team) to anyone looking to buy/sell a house.
Yuan2008md
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I recently purchased a single family home, then sold our townhouse, both through working with Gail Gordon, an agent in the Banner Team. Her work ethics, responsiveness and knowledge of the market are exceptional. I highly recommend Gail's service to home buyers and sellers with no reservations. We were looking for a house with a first floor bedroom, which had became increasingly difficult during the past year. Luckily we met Gail on one of the open house visits. She immediately impressed us with her knowledge of the area and quick followups. During the next couple of months, she worked tirelessly, showed us many houses, and eventually assisted us in purchasing a wonderful home we love in this tough market. After we moved into the new house, Gail then helped us getting the townhouse ready for market in a short period of time. Not only did she offer endless useful advices along the way, she also helped me finding the right crew for renovation and made herself available to come onsite whenever it is possible with her crazy schedules. Now the house is pending after only three days on market. In short, we are very thankful to have the chance to work with Gail and the other members of the Banner team. It was a great experience.
Zuser20160127110840610
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Jody and the Banner team were fantastic to work with. Jody is professional, considerate, organized and thorough throughout the selling process. She went above and beyond to make my selling process as easy as possible. I highly recommend working with Jody and the Banner team.
Eric M.
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I cant say enough good things about Jody Aucamp and the Banner Team. We are out of town buyers which required a lot of extra work for JodyaEUR"showings over FaceTime, managing pre-inspection, walk through and closing without us present and making sure everything was seamless. she is always professional, detail oriented and cheerful. Thank you Jody for all your hard work and going above and beyond!
Maddyanderic2
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I cant say enough good things about Jody Aucamp and the Banner Team. We are out of town buyers which required a lot of extra work for JodyaEUR"showings over FaceTime, managing pre-inspection, walk through and closing without us present and making sure everything was seamless. she is always professional, detail oriented and cheerful. Thank you Jody for all your hard work and going above and beyond!
Rlevy81609
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Working with the Banner team was a great experience. Wendy went above and beyond to help my family sell our house and find our new home. Brooke was so patient and helpful for the many months that we looked at houses in a crazy market. She is very knowledgeable and was so helpful throughout the entire process. I must also mention Ashley who helped us get our house on the market. She staged our house so beautifully that we almost didn't want to move. Last but certainly not least, I must mention Amy who works behind the scenes. She is amazing and keeps it all going. I highly recommend working with the Banner Team.
Rdmace
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Every member of the Banner Team we interacted with were very helpful and professional. Couldnt have had a better experience. All of the communication was timely and informative. They helped with Homeowners Insurance and interactions with the lender. We are very appreciate of the support that we received.
Flipflopc0
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED My husband Rod and I had the pleasure of working with Emily Moritt from the Banner Team with the purchase of our new home as well as the sale of our existing home. Emily was extremely knowledgeable and professional through each step of the process! As well as helping us navigate an insane market, she was also well connected with every type of handyman/ contractor needed to give us great quotes for everything from roofing, flooring to handyman and landscape services. The Banner Teams preferred lender was also fantastic and the process was absolutely SEAMLESS! All of this together helped us make a very informed decision on buying our new forever home! Not to mention she sold our existing home in one day getting us an offer well above our asking price. I would recommend Emily to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! She absolutely will not disappoint! Signed, aEURoeOne Happy CustomeraEUR?Carrie McPhee
Neildkeller
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I have known Wendy Banner for 35 years and she (and her team) is (are) simply amazing. When I want a realtor, I go for the best. Wendy and her team were outstanding. They all had different roles and the entire process was fantastic. I have made five real estate purchases and sales in my life and every single time I went with the Banner Team. I highly recommend the Banner Team and you will understand afterwards why I gave them five stars. Note - I wanted to give them six stars but that was not an option.
Dfscracel
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Banner Team under Julia Fortin's leadership was a blessing. Each member member was keeping me informed of all the process, guiding my decisions on how to prepare the best possible offer within my budget and to get accepted by the owners. I can clearly say that I would not be in my new house without the guidance from Julia and her top quality team.
Mharrisrti
Review for Member: Wendy Banner
ZillowVERIFIED I rarely review companies or services, probably because good service, to me, is expected. However, every once in a while I experience a restaurant, hotel, or service provider who surpasses the expected.The Banner Team has far exceeded all my expectations. The photos, ad placements, and descriptions of my home are exceptional marketing elements that attracted many to view my home. I worked closely with Gail and Wendy on the sale and marketing of our home, and other wonderful team members, too many to list, on the Banner Team. Their attention to detail, ideas to make 'good' even 'better', and advice on dealing with prospective buyers and the multiple orders they generated, were critical. They uncovered exceptionally qualified buyers, advised us when they felt offers were too low, and generated a full-price offer.Selling a home is stressful, and choosing the right team to work with can be difficult. The Banner Team absolutely deserves the many awards and accolades provided by their clients, and I would not hesitate to work with them again or recommend them to my closest friends and family.
