Can I buy a house without a realtor?

Don't fall for the misconception that going directly to the listing or builder's agent gives you a financial advantage – it doesn't.
The listing agent is committed to the seller's interests, not yours. Their sole goal is to get the home sold.
A buyer's agent is your advocate with a fiduciary responsibility to you. They'll save you both money and time.
More than likely, buying a home is the most expensive purchase you'll make. Don't you deserve to have a pro on your side?

Read on to discover the risks of buying a house without a realtor.


Risks of buying a house without a realtor

We've outlined the top 5 potential pitfalls:


1. You've Been Had
You fell in love with the finishes but overlooked the deferred maintenance. What’s it going to cost you? Can you spot the difference between a $50 repair and a defect that will cost thousands? The listing agent isn’t your advocate. They work strictly for the seller to sell the home at the highest possible price.

2. Overpaying
How are your negotiating skills? You may not get the best deal possible if you go up against an experienced agent. The data found on online consumer real estate sites doesn’t accurately reflect local market trends and property values. Without access to the correct information based on truly comparable sales, how do you know you're paying a fair price? If you end up in a multiple-offer situation, do you know which factors, other than money, may entice the buyer to accept your offer?

3. Poor Resale Value
This is your forever home, right? Statistically speaking, it probably isn't. Do you understand the aspects of the home, neighborhood, and local area that will influence its future resale value? Picture yourself down the road with a job opportunity or a change in your life circumstances that requires you to move. How will you feel if you can't sell the house or you have to sell it for less than you paid for it?

4. You're Sitting in Traffic
Do you track local traffic patterns? Do you know what future development is planned in the surrounding area and how it will impact things like school attendance zones, traffic levels, noise levels, construction traffic, and things of that nature? Will it matter to you if you move in one day and another day they tear down the woods next door to begin construction of a new strip mall?

5. You're Next to a Retention Pond
The on-site sales agent gave you a great deal on a lot! But why? Do you know how to evaluate the quality of the lot? Beyond the lot, do you know how to determine if you're paying too much for upgrades, or making the wrong selections? Remember, the on-site sales agent works for the builder and has their best interest in mind. Not yours.

So, instead of asking yourself "Can I buy a house without a realtor?", maybe the better question is should you? Hopefully, highlighting these 5 risks of buying a house without a realtor will help you decide. If you'd like to understand these risks more fully and hear how an agent could be a real difference-maker, see below. We've put together a blog and a video that go into greater detail.

Do I need a realtor to buy a house?

In this blog post, our lead buyer's agent addresses the question of whether or not you need an agent. She also sheds more light on the risks of buying a house without a realtor and offers insights on how an agent can help you avoid them.

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Risks of buying a house without a realtor.

Give us 5 minutes to make our case!  In this brief video, our 3 buyers' agents discuss a few of the common problems an unrepresented buyer can expect to face.

 

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  • parisaej
    I was blown away!! In my experience, I’ve found Real Estate Agents to not do enough for what they earn in most transactions. They put up a sign, run some comps on auto pilot, have an open house and keep recommending cutting the price until someone comes along and buys the house. Well boy was my view changed when I interviewed Amy and Sherry and ended up listing and selling my house with Amy. What an absolute pleasure this experience was. From the very first meeting where Amy justified her (rather high in my opinion) recommended price point by sharing her vast knowledge of the market specific to my home and where the trends were going, all the way to hands on, constantly creative marketing to keeping me at bay every time I said ‘maybe we should drop the price’ and she said ‘I’ll do it if you want me to but if you trust me I know we’ll sell at this price.’ I cannot say enough about what an amazing experience this was. It did not stop there. Once we did receive a full price offer in less than 3 weeks and a higher than full price appraisal, she proceeded to arrange and manage all contractors needed for the few things that were requested by the buyers. Amy was not working alone. She had an incredible team of super smart and talented women, much like herself, working with her. This team did an outstanding job. I absolutely recommend them for your next sale/purchase.
  • Grandson of Gilbert
    Beyond awesome! Stephanie Percynski's guidance for our home, the current market, marketing, etc., etc., etc....everything was done with such a high level of professionalism and expertise that I am beyond impressed! Everyone talks about "their realtor", but to date, no one can match what Stephanie, Jane, and the rest of the Sherry and Co did for our family.
  • tomcwells3
    They were fantastic from start to finish! Stephanie acted as our agent and made the sale a breeze. Extremely professional, providing video and other marketing tools to drive interest. Home sold in less than 48 hours after listing and above asking price. Always proactive and very responsive in communications. promises. I would highly recommend Sherry & Co - they keep their promises.
  • katerbogart
    Sherry & Company acted on our behalf selling our Alpharetta home. Their marketing tools & ovefrall technology are state of the art. All the ladies in that office are efficient and easy to work with.
  • kristina rollings
    Our experience with Sherry and Co could not have been any better. This team REALLY knows the market and employed every tool in their arsenal to get us the best price at record speed. From the time we decided to sell and contacted Sherry and Co to listing was just 8 days. In that time we received concierge services to get the house ready and had 6 preview showings from their coming soon ad. As a result, we had a contract within hours of listing! From there the process was a breeze as the Sherry and Co team handled everything through closing. These ladies are simply the best!
  • katy purwin
    We have worked with Sherry & Co several times due to their professionalism, knowledge of the market, and results. Sherry is a professional in every way and handled the sale of two of our homes from start to finish impeccably. She utilizes the latest technology for her listings and is always dialed in to market trends/data.
    Joy has helped us on the buy side, lending her in-depth knowledge of the market and local listings to help focus our search in an efficient manner, also utilizing technology to help streamline the search process. Her expertise and eye for detail ensures we are able to consider all aspects of a potential purchase and she was extremely thorough in helping guide us through inspections.
    The entire team at Sherry & Co is fantastic, responsive, and easy to work with. We have referred several family and friends to them who also experienced similarly excellent results.
  • bbreton77
    Sherry and Co. Real Estate is a thoroughly professional and friendly team. My wife and I are highly recommending them for your next real estate transaction. Sherry is the lead and we engaged her to list our house. She is without any doubt the best agent with whom we’ve had the pleasure to work. We were quite impressed by her. Her knowledge of the local market and trends was of great benefit in setting the price for the house. When telling about herself, her company, and her team, she did not brag. She stated facts and then backed up those facts with documentation. She is an excellent communicator and kept us updated throughout the entire process. She is extremely responsive and easily reachable. Sherry is absolutely 100% amazing, fabulous, and wonderful!
    Our stager was Laurie. What a fantastic personality she has, and what a wonderful eye for detail! We did everything she recommended. What a lovely difference. We were ready to move in again!
    Jane kept us apprised of everything we needed to know during the sales process and did so on a timely basis. She kept all things running smoothly.
    This was a smooth real estate transaction from start to finish. This is a lot to say since we have sold numerous houses during in our adult lives.
    Thanks to this great team and these three wonderful ladies on our side, it is no wonder we were under contract by our 3rd day on the market!

    Susan & Bernard Breton
  • Tej K
    Amy has been really helpful in finding the home we want and during the home buying process. She has been very patient in answering and resolving all of our concerns as we are first time home buyers. It was a great experience.Would recommend Sherry and Co.
  • eric lodge
    After 14 moves in my adult life, numerous Real Estate agents and transactions I can confidently say Sherry is without a doubt the best agent I have ever worked with. Sherry has put together an all star team that work amazingly well together with the perfect amount of communication. Not too much, not too little but you feel Sherry and team are always right there with you.

    I first worked with Sherry when she represented the seller of a house my wife and I were buying. We were so impressed with her work we hired her and her team to represent us in our sale. It was the smoothest and easiest real estate transaction I have ever had.

    I can’t recommend Sherry team enough for all you’re real estate needs. You will Honestly be with the best!
  • Adam George
    Highly recommend for both buying and selling. They were able to help us get our home sold inside the COVID pandemic and into our next home with ease. Excellent marketing, market knowledge, advice. I cannot say enough things about Sherry and Co, especially Joy and Stephanie who were assigned to us. Use them!
  • lela hall58
    Joy and the Sherry & Co team were phenomenal throughout our first-time home buying experience. They kept us organized and up-to-date every step of the way. We are very happy with our experience and will certainly be using them again!
  • jdunwoodiedc6
    Sherry & her team were fabulous! We had had our home on the market with another Realtor for 9 months with no results. Within 1 month with Sherry & Co we were under contract and they walked us through every step of the closing.
  • ovrickdavid9
    From the time we contacted our agent, Stephanie Percynski to come look at our house all the way through to the closing she provided us with excellent service. She answered all of our questions honestly, provided excellent advice and guidance and was very responsive to our needs. I also appreciated the feedback we received from some of the other agents in the office and the wonderful assistance that Jane Kenyon provided to help make our closing proceed seamlessly. I would highly recommend Sherry and Co. I would be happy to talk with anyone about my experience if you are trying to make a decision about which real estate company to use.
    Linda Ovrick
  • reedknapp
    I have now used Sherry & Co. four different Times!! ( yes, we move a lot) Sherry and her staff are great marketers and have sold each of our four homes in less than a week! If you list with them, be ready to move. Very professional and great to work with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!
  • zuser20190710063932824
    I could not ask for a better agent or company! Mendy was tireless in helping us find a new home. We were in the same house 37 years, so it was not an easy task to find something that fit our needs. The whole process went smoothly. Mendy was always a text or call away and responded immediately. If you are thinking about buying a new home, Mendy and Sherry and Co. are the go-to people!
  • leajoysmith
    Sherry and her team were amazing, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience from start to finish. Our house sold in one day with 6 offers over asking. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable.
  • user5635539
    We worked with Mendy Short. She was extraordinary! We were relocating from out of state, and she went above and beyond to help us in myriad ways, including finding handymen, contractors, measuring for us as I looked at furniture across the country. Really, just above anything we would have expected. This move was infinitely easier thanks to Mendy and her team. Highly recommend.
  • pkorbisch3
    Our experience with Sherry & Co was in my opinion the most effortless that we have had. We have sold 4 homes previously and this was the easiest. From our initial meeting with Stephanie to staging to closing EVERYTHING was handled in the most professional manner possible ! I would encourage anyone looking to buy or sell a home to go with Sherry & Co. Thank you again !
  • Emily Dedecker
    Buying a home is scary and quite frankly overwhelming but that was not the case with Joy Bowman and Sherry and Co has our agent. Joy's wealth of knowledge about the market, responsiveness, overall genuine care is what made this such an amazing experience. She walked us through the process of buying a home and left no stone unturned. After we closed on our amazing home, the connection did not stop there. We keep in close contact with her and Sherry and Co through their amazing customer events and check up calls. Joy and Sherry and Co really put their customers first. We cannot thank you all for everything!

    All the Best,
    Emily and Matt D.
  • shrisonu
    We worked with April Cotney from Sherry and Co Real estate to help us sell our house in Cumming GA. This engagement was made more tricky with the fact that we live overseas. We landed with April after trying to sell the house with another agent. April was honest about her assessment of the property and our expectations vis-a-vis the market trends. She always backed up her assessment based on factual information from the market while recognising our interests. This was especially critical for us as we did not have a typical appreciation of the market trends that sellers have when they are in the country.

    She always kept us informed about the marketing and promotion activities undertaken by Sherry and co. We were informed ahead of time regarding showings and feedback, all of which helped us in our decisions along the way. Despite the time zone difference, April was very accommodating in helping us through the process. We would highly recommend April based on our experience.

    We strongly believe she is the reason we sold our house and we will work with her always in future.
  • user2445174
    Mendy was incredible to work with throughout the entire process. We have partnered with Mendy to both sell and buy homes on the lake, and she has been a consummate professional - responsive, considerate, knowledgeable and flexible. I always felt we were in great hands with her as our professional partner, and I know she represented our interests well while always keeping our preferences and goals top of mind. I recommend Mendy without any hesitation whatsoever to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area!
  • mranno
    Stephanie and team at Sherry and Co. were great to work with, helping us get through any bumps. Knowledgeable about the area and the business and what needs to be dome to market and sell.
  • beachypeach25
    I worked with Stephanie and Amy V. They were both super helpful and knowledgeable. Stephanie helped us sell our home while Amy helped us find our new home. Both agents were professional and looked out for my best interest!
  • leemohler1
    Sherry and Co sold a house in our neighborhood in 2 days that had been on the market for months under another realtor. That's when I decided to call for a consult. Sherri came to our house for our first meeting with detailed comps and other helpful information that we weren't expecting in an initial meeting. Her preparedness and professionalism didn't stop there...it continued throughout the process. Her team included multiple people to help at every stage. A designer to make recommendations on staging our house (increasing the value), detailed comps, expertise that led to us getting the most out of our appraisal, and exceptional negotiation skills (selling and buying). Our house received multiple offers and sold in two days above asking price. It was an incredible experience and we are grateful! They're also fun/kind people...making it even better!
  • john 93lopez
    As a first time home buyer, they made the entire process from beginning to end extremely easy. They were with me every step of the way! Will definitely consider them again in the future.
  • hadley brandt
    After interviewing several Real Estate teams we chose Sherry and Co to represent us in selling our home. From the very beginning we were impressed with the team, their friendliness, their knowledge and their marketing skills. We feel that they represented our home in the best ways possible and that ultimately lead to a quick and easy sale. They were always available to answer our questions and to guide us through the selling process. We would highly recommend Sherry and Co to anyone wishing to sell their home. We also used Sherry and Co to purchase our new home and they were just as great!
  • ian c green
    I believe in results. Sherry and Co sold my dad's home for the asking price within two days of the listing.

    She first provided direction on how the home needed to be staged. She aggressively marketed the property and brought potential buyers to us. She negotiated with the buyer (and her agent) and got the offer up to the asking price. She helped us through the closing process, which went flawlessly.
  • Brandon David
    Joy Bowman and the Sherry & Co team were fantastic! Joy was wonderful to work with -- she took the time to get to know us and helped us find the perfect home for our family. Joy and her team went above and beyond throughout the entire home buying process and we could not have done it without them. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to find their dream home.
  • user014670
    Working with the Sherry and Maria team was a pleasure. Everything happened as they explained it would and every aspect of the process was totally professional.
    There advise and guidance based on their vast knowledge of the industry was very valuable to us and we feel it was a very smart decision to list with them.
  • Pamela Saenz
    When we decided to relocate from the South Florida area to North Atlanta, we contacted Sherry & Maria to assist in finding our new home. Maria worked very closely with us to find the right neighborhood and fit for our family. After spending several days with Maria and touring beautiful properties, we ultimately decided to build in Suwanee and ended up with new construction. Maria walked thru the process with us and even checked up on the construction progress as we lived out of town and were not available to do so. She helped us make design decisions, attended the building checkpoint inspections, and was another set of eyes during our punch list walkthrough. We were extremely happy with the level of service and professionalism we experienced in using The Sherry and Maria Team! I would highly recommend them.
  • tbob1998
    My Home went on the Market June 20, 2017. After almost 5 months with multiple showings and multiple price adjustments with no serious offers I decided to change my Realtor. I was concerned because we were entering a slow market time and had no aggressive plan to bring a buyer.
    I searched websites and found recommendations for top Atlanta Realtors.
    Three were provided and I met with all of them. One stood out way above the others, Keller Williams: Sherry & Maria Team. The suggestions which caught my attention were:
    • Aggressive Marketing Plan in a slow period.
    • Sherry only focus is selling, Maria focus is buying.
    • A back office team supports their efforts.
    • Fully automated data base of realtors for easy blasts to Market.
    • Focus on the relocation buyers.
    • Sissle approach to picture presentation. That is picture placement of four hottest features always go first then the rest follow. If you don’t grab the buyers attention in the first four shots their on to the next house.
    • Coaching on realistic pricing.
    • Aggressive use of Zillow.com.
    I selected Sherry & Maria. Next steps:
    • Took the house off the Market
    • Sherry engaged their Professional Stager: who went room by room changing everything and I reluctantly went along complying with each recommendation.
    • Cabinets painted
    • House back on the Market in only nine days.
    Fourth day on the Market held an Open House. Sherry’s blasts to the Market produced 9 buyer visits in the 2PM to 4PM Sunday Open House period. One of the buyers made full price offer and we closed in mid- January.
    I highly recommend Sherry and her team, they exceeded my expectations. I fully expected to be still on the market in the spring of 2018 but Sherry reassured me that we would get this done before the end of 2017. But in 4 days!!! A simply remarkable performance. Thank You.
  • user13383866
    Stephanie and the Sherry and Maria team represented us as a sellers agent. Stephanie is knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks to her and the team we sold our in a timely manner. I highly recommend them for any real estate transaction.
  • Mendy Short
    Our home was on the market for 5 months with another group. We took it off the market. Sherry Ajluni and her listing team came in with professional photographers and a design stager and had our house under contract the day after it went back on the market. We had multiple offers and received full asking price! We are very pleased with our experience with this Keller Williams Team!
  • colrobinson2
    Maria worked incredibly hard to get us the right property, providing invaluable advice and negotiating superbly when we had found the property we wanted.
    Maria provided a really great personal and friendly service from start to finish and was always available whenever we needed her.
  • AdamRoseman
    Sherry did a fantastic job listing and selling our home. Her team helped us appropriately stage the house for pictures and sale. They created an amazing picture and video ad that highlighted our home to perspective buyers. Sherry kept in touch on a regular basis and followed up with perspective buyers to assess interest and answer any questions they may have had.
  • user46002408
    From start to finish and after.... Love this team and had the most amazing supportive and very active agents by far! They worked so hard for our family and we are so grateful for all they did to help us find our amazing perfect home. Not only did we have top notch agents but we also gained forever friends!!!! We would hands down highly, above highly recommend the Sherri and Maria team!! Thank you so much Joy and April!!!!
  • user8418803
    The Sherry and Maria Team were such a blessing. I tried purchasing a home for quite a while and after multiple offers, finally, the "right" home was mine. I highly recommend this team to help with your new home purchase and to sell your existing home. Both ladies are caring and considerate of what "your" needs are during the process.
  • brentslone3
    This is the second home we've sold with The Sherry and Maria Team. They are a most professional firm and each team member is extremely knowledgeable in their respective areas. When you become a client, you are treated like family. Really one of the best client experiences I've every had. Trust them to sell your house quickly and at the best possible price.
  • zuser20160130174659702
    Both relators we worked with on the sell of one home and purchase of a new one were professional. They were always responsive to our needs and went above and beyond even after closing to make sure we were 100% satisfied. I will work with this team again in the future!
  • dawnblr
    We've used The Sherry and Maria Team for years. They are very professional, extremely knowledgeable and available to their customers and helpful. I would highly recommend them for both buying and selling a home. They are the best.
  • Santiago Allande
    Our experience with The Sherry and Maria Team has been fantastic.
    They helped us find a house in the Alpharetta (GA) area and they really knew the market. They did a honest recommendation and they understood our needs right away.
    The whole process was smooth and they took care about everything.
    Thank you!!!
  • MargSellers
    We have used The Sherry and Maria Team for our last two home buying experiences and are SO glad we did! Joy Bowman is absolutely wonderful! She became more than a realtor, she was our friend. She worked diligently and patiently with us to make sure we found a home that was the right fit for our family. We trusted her knowledge and knew we were in great hands with her and the whole S&M team! Choose the Sherry and Maria team, you won't be sorry!
  • klbw5370
    We worked with Amy Vanden Bos to find a home for my mother who moved to the Atlanta area from NC. Amy and her team took care of everything related to the sale from finding a home, to expertly negotiating the sale price and conditions, and then all the follow ups required to get the property to closing (warranty, inspections, etc). I handled my mother's mortgage and physical move and they handled the rest. I myself have moved 14 times in my adult life, and this was by far the smoothest move of all.
  • Ajit M
    Right from the get go from helping us through staging the house, putting it up for sale and until closing, this team was top of their game.
    Stephanie Percynski was our point of contact, and she is the best.
    We were first time sellers and were nervous through out the process. But she was so helpful, every step of the way. We wouldn't have sold the house within two weeks of selling date. They were very professional throughout the process and I strongly recommend them for anybody for their real estate needs.
  • edmalin
    Joni was very knowledgeable about the whole process of buying and selling a home. We hadn't done it in 20 years so it was great to have her expertise. She answered calls and texts promptly and was available at all hours. We could not have gotten as much for the house without her help.
  • nickphillips12
    Joni is great! She is a pleasure to work with and always has her clients interest at heart! I have bought and sold a house with her. I plan on using her again for my next purchase. I definitely recommend giving her a call for any of your real estate needs.
  • david1475
    Excellent , professional and courteous are words that best describe the working relationship my family had with Kathy J. We would not hesitate to recommend her to help friends and family to buy or sell their home. She is hard working and reliable, returning texts, emails and calls on time. A very knowledgeable source for the area she works.
  • steve willy
    I felt like they know the area well. They are very responsive and are always available to discuss strategy. They have a full team of people to assist every area needed from potential furnishings staged, pictures, marketing, repair items, etc.
  • tinagbrown
    Everyone on The Sherry and Maria Team are consummate professionals. Sherry sold our old home while Maria helped us with the purchase of the new one. Their attention to detail is flawless. If you desire a no-worries experience either buying or selling your home, definitely use The Sherry and Maria Team!
  • johnrevival
    Maria and her team were incredible! She found us a house within a week! Super on top of new listings and had excellent negotiation skills. Maria knows her stuff. Being a first time home buyer was scary but once we got Maria it was effortless and she had answers to all of our questions. I highly recommend Maria and her team to anyone out there looking for help with buying a home.
  • Mizzdiane65
    What I love the most is the agents either list to sell or they focus on helping buyers find homes. They do not do both. While we were looking forward to working with Maria again (she helped us purchase the home four years prior), she put us in the very capable hands of Stephanie. I appreciated the focus on how to best market my home since we were only half way through renovating when job change required us to move. I loved the photos they took for the listing (my home has never looked so clean and organized). I understood the importance of staging so I did my best to purge excess clutter from horizontal surfaces. The process was smooth and our home had an offer within about a week.
  • alecia868
    I tried to sell my house for almost a year before I hired Sherry. From the very first meeting I was extremely impressed with her professionalism and business plan. From that moment on she made every step of the process so easy and my house was under contract in two months!
  • rspyker9
    We were very happy with the service provided by Joy! She did her homework before showing us houses and gave us great information on each property. Would highly recommend Joy to friends and family!
  • Amy Hennig
    We initiated contact with the sherry Maria team after reading some good reviews. We were not disappointed!! Joy Bowmen went through hell and high water to help us find our dream home. Professional, knowledgable and hard working. This was the third home I purchased and by far the best realtor we have worked with. Thank you Joy!
  • srxman
    Short lived experience. Which is what we wanted!. House went on and then off within 3 months. Responsive to our needs, great advice when they first saw the house on what we could do to make it more appealing. Even helped us with contractors since we live out of state.
  • adam verhalen
    My wife and I have used Joni for the purchase of 1 home and the selling of 2. She has been so great to our family throughout the entire process. Joni breaks everything out into a step by step process that helped us keep everything running smoothly. She has done such a great job for us that we have recommended her and will continue to recommend her to family and friends. Joni is a straight shooter and she has been a true joy to work with over the years. Thanks Joni!!!
  • zuser20160426094940143
    It was Awesome and Joy was just the best! Always had the best advise to give and was able to guide us with buying our house in the Georgia Market. Being out of town and having someone which such great knowledge was helpful.
  • andrew dornhecker
    Joy was Fantastic to work with. We were relocating from out of town and she was available anytime we had questions. Great to work with and provided excellent information. Joy IS AWESOME!
  • sara a mcray
    Our family has been working with Sherry and Maria for over 10 years! Combined we've purchased and sold 8 homes and will be listing our 9th home with the Sherry and Maria team! They are the best agents I've worked with. They provide personalized service catered to your needs, wish list but most importantly budget! I highly recommend this team when selling or purchasing a home!
  • daren moore2
    To anyone in need of a realtor in North Fulton, I strongly recommend reaching out to Joni Fitzgerald. Joni sold our home and did a wonderful job helping us find the perfect new home. She is a true professional, really understands the market and gave invaluable guidance on both transactions. On top of it all, she happens to be a fun person to spend time with; making it a great experience all around.
  • fitzroycass
    Joni was referred to us by our agent who sold our home in OH. Joni was not only knowledgeable about the community we purchase our home in, but masterful in understanding our underlining needs. She stepped back when needed and stepped up just before we asked. Always available within reason. Expectations and what services she would provide was upfront and professional. I have moved several times and this was the best experience I had in purchasing our home. Paperwork was checked and cleared for errors prior to us reviewing documents. Follow up and recommendations were always on point. Grateful we had her to guide us. Love our home!
  • tkoagel
    We had a great experience in finding our home with Joni. She is very knowledgeable of the area and made looking for a home fun. She also is an excellent communicator and really focused on what our family was looking for. Thanks Joni!

    Drs. Tony and Susie Koagel
  • user3635648
    My family recently relocated from California to Georgia. Maria was amazing, we spoke over the phone and planned our showings in advance since we would be flying out only for a few days. Maria spent days with us looking at homes. When we didn't find what we were looking for we asked her if we could look at some homes in a totally different area. Within 2 hours we were on our way to look at those homes. In the end we decided on a home in our dream neighborhood. The negotiations went quickly and before we left to go back to California our offer had been accepted. The rest of the process went smooth and the communication was great. We really feel that Maria went above and beyond and highly recommend her and the team!
  • jayparsons5
    Very professional and detail oriented! The Sherry and Maria team listened to what our goals were for the sale of our house and went to work on making it happen. They are great at working "the process" of closing the deal!
  • Kevin Lewis
    I received perfect advice for how to price the home because I received a full price offer within 2 days of the home being on the market and the appraisal came back exactly at our list price. So it wasn't priced even a little bit too high or to low.
  • tinagbrown
    Sherry and Maria and their team are consummate professionals in all aspects of the real estate buying/selling transaction. Sherry is a pro at the listing side, and is so knowledgeable about the best way to market your home. Maria is the buyer's side expert, and has a knack for figuring out exactly what you are looking for. I have known them both personally for 10 years, and have used them to buy and sell my home and my mother's home. I know them to be people of high integrity who want to do the best for their clients. You can't go wrong if you choose these pros!
  • debra douglas1
    Sherry provided outstanding service and recommendations. Based on her market knowledge we invested in renovating/updating kitchen and bath. We doubled my return on investment. That won't happen every day, but it wouldn't have happened for me without her knowledge and advice. She was responsive to every question or call, a consummate professional, serious about her business. Driven performance. As a business manager, I highly recommend her and her team.
  • Reed Farnen
    Extremely thorough from the initial photos taken of the house (which were fabulous) and research for comparable sales in the area through closing with the buyers.
    Would highly recommend this team!!
  • abezach22
    These girls are the best. They have got this house buying experience down packed. Sold my house in 5 days, and found me another one in one week. The whole team work their butt off. Even after the whole experience of the sales they are still flawless checkin in on us.My next house will definitely be from them and so will all my friends I'll make sure of that.
  • anissaklisch
    We moved from the Chicago area to the Atlanta area for a job relocation. Working with a Sherry and Maria agent we were able to find and close on the perfect house within a month. Our agent understood what we were looking for and was able to direct us to a neighborhood we hadn't seen in our online searches. It ended up being in an ideal location in terms of commuting to work. As a bonus, many of the neighbors are empty-nesters like ourselves. We were please all around with the services that we received. We highly recommend the Sherry and Maria team.
  • sappheidi
    Sherry and her whole team were just fabulous. I have zero complaints with how everything was handled from first day I first reached out to Sherry until the day I hugged her with happiness and satisfaction at closing for a job well done. Three very important things to me were details, someone who would listen to me and be patient enough to explain things/clarify questions and most importantly be there for me. Sherry was attentive, kind, professional and prompt to return calls/texts/emails. Her support team was great also. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SHERRY AND MARIA TEAM!
  • Kim Kirby
    Great team of experts. Sherry helped us through several negotiations and made the process of selling home much easier on us. Highly recommend her and her team!
  • kirbyjeff
    Sherry went above and beyond to get our house sold. She is an excellent negotiator and made sure that we were satisfied with our using price even if it meant bypassing other offers. I would highly recommend this team when selling a home.
  • user6523448
    I have nothing but great things to say regarding our experience with The Sherry & Maria Team. Our agent Joy Bowman was a pleasure to work with. Joy's knowledge of the market, patience with our decision, and ability to help us not only on the buying side but on the selling side (which she was not getting paid to do) surpassed our expectations.

    We have and will continue to recommend Joy to all of our friends!
  • Alvaro Garcia
    I strongly recommend The Sherry and Maria Team. They are very professional. Always fast response. Very receptive. They have sold our home and it was a very smooth process.
  • Susan Duflo
    We worked with Joy Bowman and could not have been more pleased! Joy is a top agent in the greater Alpharetta area and our experience with her was wonderful. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about the area, especially the schools and housing developments. She is very patient in helping you define your needs and then showing you homes that fit those needs. She is also very experienced in the negotiation phase. We would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a home in the greater Alpharetta area.
  • kschlemga
    I really enjoyed working with The Sherry and Maria Team. My actual realtors were Joy and Stephanie, and both of these women were amazing. My husband and I appreciated their professionalism and their knowledge of the market - both buying and selling. They were available when I needed to talk to them, always quickly returning my calls and texts. Plus, these women were so great to work with that I consider them friends!
  • mbrentslone
    Sherry and the team are without peer in this market, and possibly any market. They take care of so many aspects of selling our home, making it a painless process. Sherry was in constant communication with us and when the offers started coming in, she gave us great advice throughout the negotiations. I can't imagine ever considering another agent.
  • brianglen
    Experience was great. Working with Joy was wonderful. She was very helpful and always very responsive to us when we had questions.
    Best Regards,
    Brian Glen
  • drans48
    We have had the pleasure of working with Sherry and her team in selling our home at Johns Creek Georgia. Our house sold in less than a day for the full listing price. Each and every person in her team and the external services she hired to help us stage the house, take pictures etc were all professional and top notch. She does not cut corners and it shows in her results. And then there is Sherry herself - very down to earth, friendly, easy to get along with and someone you can totally trust. We interviewed 3 different reputed agents before choosing Sherry. Not only did Sherry suggest a higher list price than the other two but she also thought she could sell it quicker than the other 2. And it sold in less than a day for full list price !!!
  • dpkilgallon
    I highly recommend The Sherry and Maria team. We used the team for purchasing a new house and selling our previous house. Our house sold in a few days, however we ran into some issues on the buyer side prior to closing. I was very impressed with Sherry as she went above and beyond to resolve the issues even when it was not her responsibility.
  • Gary Pollock
    Sherry handled the process from start to finish. She acted professional in the whole process. We used the team before when we bought the home and at that time Maria helped us find a home. What a great team to work with during the stress of both buying and selling a home.
  • engelatnona
    We used Joy Bowman and she was an excellent realtor for our needs. She was familiar with the John's Creek and greater Alpharetta area and quickly set of an extensive review of houses in our price range for a two day house hunting trip. When we decided on a home she was very helpful in all we had to do to prepare for closing and provided a complete list of all the types of help we would need at our new home. Because we were not moving in for 4 months, she dutifully stopped by the house to make sure all was well prior to our arriving. This was way above and beyond the call of duty and this help was vita to us as we lived a long ways away until moving. We cannot think of anything Joy lacked in providing excellent realtor services for us.
  • sswanburg
    An afternoon call to see a home during a quick trip to GA was (thankfully) answered by Maria and without hesitation she agreed to show us the home in question. On an icy January day (weather did not stop her!) we met Maria for the first time to view that home and others she felt we should see as well. With her assistance we did end up putting an offer on a home that weekend. Throughout the home-buying process Maria, and the entire team, could not have been more accommodating. The insight, professionalism, and availability of this team will certainly be the reason we will highly recommend The Sherry and Maria Team as the ones to call for home buying or selling.
  • bev bird
    We could not have been more pleased with the results the Sherry and Maria Team achieved for us! With their expertise, our home sold within 24 hours with four offers. Our buyer's agent worked tirelessly helping us find the perfect new home and negotiated a good price. From beginning to end the process was seamless. Moving is never easy, but having such an experienced team working for us made buying and selling a breeze! We highly recommend their services.
  • esimontis
    Sherry was great to work for - very professional. She works with great people and has great contacts to help sell your house. She made herself available at all times including the weekends. She sold the house for 100% of the asking price, which is the first time in our lives (this was the fourth home we had sold) that this had happened. We have had experience with other agents that, once the offer was signed, they practically disappeared. That certainly was not the case with Sherry. I can't recommend her team highly enough.
  • pamburn224
    We used the team to both sell our old home and buy our new. Everyone we worked with was amazing. The team understands that this is an emotional process and they were patient, knowledgable and overall delightful individuals. We recommend the team highly!
  • user20281
    Great experience working with The Sherry and Maria Team. Very responsive and always available to us. I would highly recommend for anyone in the Atlanta area!
  • strayhud
    I have both sold and bought houses through Sherry and Maria. I couldn't be happier with the results. On the selling side, our house sold in just 2 days for our asking price. They did an excellent job with staging, marketing, and setting the right price for our target market. On the buying side, they were invaluable helping us with negotiations, inspections, working with the lender, and handling difficult situations that popped up with the seller. I highly recommend The Sherry and Maria Team for either buying or selling your home!

    - Steve
  • vburnett115
    April was very patient and helpful in helping us purchase our first home. She stayed in contact and provided many options even if it was outside of our price range. In the end we found a really beautiful new construction home in Georgia and we are very satisfied.
  • sue8178
    Sherry Ajluni and her team of experts were a delight to work with! We'd had a bad experience with our previous Realtor, so we were pleasantly surprised to find such a competent, responsive, and just downright nice Realtor as Sherry. Our house had been on the market for 5.5 months when we switched to The Sherry and Maria Team; the difference was noticeable immediately, and we had two offers within 5 weeks of signing on with this great team. If you want results with professionalism, responsiveness, and complete cooperation, sign up with The Sherry and Maria Team -- you won't regret it.
  • kspecht99
    April Cotney was an absolute pleasure to work with! I was unsure if I was in the position to buy. April was very eager to help me look in the areas I was interested in. Always very accommodating to my busy schedule. In fact, she rearranged HER schedule for mine. When I realized I wasn't in the position to buy not once did April skip a beat! Knowing my likes and dislikes she went ahead and pulled a ton of rentals for me to view and sent them to me immediately. Constantly updating me on new listings. She was the calming, friendly voice I needed in my time of uncertainty. April handled all correspondence regarding my move very efficiently and effectively. Keller Williams is blessed to have her on their team, and I will refer her to all my friends and family. She feels like family to me. Knowing I needed some extra help with my move, April and her family showed up on that SUNDAY to help move furniture! I have never experienced such an act of kindness from my Realtor.
  • kwbauder
    April sold my home in record time at a cost per square foot higher than the market and neighborhood average. She was attentive and provided all the research I needed to make decisions. In addition I found April to be conscientious, honest, and a very hard worker.
  • pawan hegde
    Sherry maintained constant touch with me over a five year period with regards to the best timing of the sale of the townhome. She was extremely professional and courteous through that time. Her team has a strong knowledge of the market. In fact I live out of town, and the entire preparation, repairs, listing, etc was done by the team without me even having to visit the home! So kudos to this team!!!
  • khhouse
    Joni Fitzgerald provided superior guidance and attention to detail throughout every step of my home buying process. Working with Joni has been a wonderful experience and I highly recommend her professional real estate services. Joni is a caring person and goes the extra mile for her clients! She is truly an expert!
    Thank you!
  • zuser20150519091925425
    I worked with Kathy Jelinek on our house hunting, and she was just excellent. Her knowledge and suggestions about all areas in metro Atlanta were very useful, and really helped us in making our home decisions. She also was very diligent in showing us houses around and guiding us through the process. I would go back to them in the future if I need to look for a house again.
  • kmvaruolo
    Maria was great. She knew what I was looking for and narrowed it down to only properties I would be interested in. She always was very quick to reply back to me. Maria was very patient and always tried to get all my questions answered. Since I am new to the area. she made sure the areas she showed me were safe and a good investment. I would definitely recommend her.
  • mitchell x1
    Our experience could not have been better! Sherry and her team are amazing professionals. They guided us through this process with a constant focus on what was important to us, not just trying to get a sale. It could not have been a better experience. They are a team you can trust!
  • rhonda1384
    I had a great experience with this team and would highly recommend them. I worked mainly with Kathy and Maria a few times. They were both professional, knowledgeable and enjoyable to be around. I am glad I had Kathy on my side as I purchased a new home under construction and her can do attitude got me over numerous hurdles( & issues) with their agent on site and the builders.

    After it was all over I was a bit sad not to be talking to them all the time ;>)
  • rameshkarra
    I moved from Illinois to Georgia recently and not knowing the city well it would have been a very difficult housing decision without "The Sherry and Maria Team," specifically Joy who helped us in every step of the process.

    Team is very responsive to questions, concerns and in showing the houses based on the criteria we were looking for. Having a personal touch makes all the difference. For more than a month, every one to two weekends going through house showings, amount of time spent and the support received was humongous. Each team member supports one another hence there is never any lost time due to availability.

    Really pleased with the team and recommend to anyone looking for houses in Atlanta area.
  • Debi and Mike
    We worked with the Sherry and Maria team to both buy and sell our home.
    When we first arrived in GA, Maria worked incredibly hard to help us find a home for our family. There were so many great communities to choose from. Maria actually knew that a swim/tennis/golf community would be the perfect fit for us, long before we knew it! Maria really listened to our needs and was extremely patient throughout our house hunting experience. When we had found "the one", she went after it for us (we had to compete with multiple offers) and we came out successful! Maria had helped us find the perfect home for our family's lifestyle.
    Five years later after deciding to sell for a job relocation, we of course decided to work with the Sherry and Maria Team once again. Because of their professionalism, knowledge of the market and work ethic, we knew their team would do the best job in selling our home for a great price and in a timely manner. Sherry provided fantastic marketing of our home and because of that, we were able to get a lot of interested buyers through, which led to a quick sale.
    We HIGHLY recommend the Sherry and Maria Team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Once you've worked with their team, you wouldn't want to work with any other real estate office again. Sherry and Maria are the BEST in their field. They are an excellent choice for all of your real estate needs.
  • auriemmop
    Sherry was very professional and knowledgeable about the market. She helped to sell our home in just a matter of days. She and her team go above and beyond with the service provided (i.e. cleaning the home before closing) and have a great network of preferred vendors to help with the pre-listing process. We would definitely recommend The Sherry and Maria Team to others in the area.
  • Geoff Galat
    Sherry was great. I had first worked with her a few years when contemplating a sale, but then reached back out when relocating to California. She helped price us accordingly, negotiated top dollar and managed much of the process (including some updates to the house, etc) as I was remote. Highly recommended.
  • jamiemarchione5
    Sherry and Maria (and their entire team) are true professionals who went above and beyond to help us sell one home and buy another. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, in fact I would be honored to. Sherry had our home sold in four days and handled the process along with all negotiations flawlessly.
  • LaurelFloyd
    We had a great experience with the Sherry and Maria team!

    Maria was very thorough, insightful during the search process and really helped us narrow down to find our dream house! She has a great knowledge of the market and excellent insight into factors to consider when buying a new home. She was flexible with our schedules and helped us get to houses quickly! She was also very quick to respond to any e-mails/texts since time was of the essence in this market!

    We also had a pretty intense and stressful negotiation process with stubborn sellers (and maybe stubborn buyers too, haha), but in the end, Maria was able to help get us everything we wanted. We appreciated her patience, cool head and professionalism during the entire process.

    Lori from the team helped us get our town house sold with multiple offers after only being listed for a weekend. She helped coordinate excellent photos and was quick to respond to our questions!

    We worked with several others from her team during the buy and sell process, and everyone on the team showed a high level of professionalism and were quick to respond/follow-up on any questions.

    I would HIGHLY recommend the Sherry and Maria team!!
  • milesbohannan
    This team is all pro. They are very knowledgeable and know how to get your home sold. Very attentive and always available. There were several pieces of negotiation that had to take place and Sherry handled them personally. Before using this team, we had used another person in town and the difference in service and experience was incredible.
  • sharky981
    The Sherry and Maria Team made the entire process seamless. From their presentation through closing. If you are searching for an excellent realtor look no further. They will guide you through the home selling experience and make sure you get top dollar for your home.
  • user6526866
    After interviewing several agents in the area we went with Sherry because of her extensive knowledge of pricing, comps and the appraisal process. Her team had the most comprehensive and advanced marketing plan in the area. As soon as we signed, we didn't have to worry about a thing. From staging the house to having it cleaned for the new owners, she had everything taken care of. Our home was under contract in about 2 weeks!
  • tsthorns
    I have bought and sold multiple houses and this was by far the best experience during a normally stressful event. The whole team is professional, responsive and truly knows understands the local real estate market.
  • rob hemker
    The team very quickly got me in touch with a knowledgeable, effective individual that helped me through the process of finding and putting an offer in on a home. This person even assisted helped me through a few issues that came up after the transaction closed. Awesome group of people and I hope to work with them again in the future should the need arise.
  • jenniferwudi
    Such a GREAT TEAM to work with. My house sold within hours, and had a deal on a new home about the same time. We researched other teams and Sherry and Maria hands down are the best! They have an intensive marketing plan which is really impressive, they have the contacts, have the network to get your home sold as well as locate a new one. That's ultimately what you need- someone who knows the area- has a extensive network and contacts in the industry with a marketing plan to get your house sold. They also provided us help logistically with companies to use for moving ( storing overnight), companies to use for repairs as well as service companies needed thru out the process. They have contacts for whatever you need during the buying/selling process as well as incredible contacts for financing. Cannot go wrong with them!
  • klandt
    I put my home back on the market in June 2014 because I was tired of being a landlord. I'd tried to sell the property several times over the span of 3-4 years, but ended up having to rent it because the market was so dismal until recently. I had it listed with another realtor who honestly didn't seem very interested in selling it. At the same time, my husband listed his Alpharetta rental property with Stephanie Percynski of the Sherry & Maria Team, and closed a month later. Seeing his property close so quickly motivated me to switch realtors and list my property with the Sherry & Maria Team. I needed aggressive marketing and exposure, and that's exactly what Stephanie and the Sherry & Maria Team brought to the table. Before I knew it, I had a solid offer which led to a contract I was very happy with. Last week, I closed! My entire experience with the Sherry & Maria Team was excellent. Words cannot describe how fortunate I feel...at one point last year, I'd really thought about letting the property foreclose. I am so glad that I didn't do that! I am forever grateful to Stephanie and the Sherry & Maria Team for their effort and their professionalism.
  • truedarnell
    Everyone on The Sherry and Maria Team were very knowledgeable and responsive to any questions that we asked of them. They made a very stressful time, more manageable for us. Would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.
  • carsten scheibe
    The support and expertise were awesome, and I would say we will do the next house with them as well. They were very flexibale for every appointments we had. Every question we had got answered quickly.
  • ian.green
    Over the last four months, Sherry has helped us sell two houses.
    The first was sold for 98%+ of the asking price to the first person who saw it.
    The second was sold for $11K over the asking price in a week.
    Well - where else can you get results like that !
    Sherry has excellent marketing and negotiating skills. Her knowledge of the area is exceptional. To say the least, she was invaluable to us.
  • alex09
    Maria is extremely detail oriented and highly organized. She made our home buying experience wonderful. Maria was able to point out things that we would have never noticed and it really helped us in our decision. She is truly an asset to have when buying a home!
  • Brian Way
    Kathy was super helpful and a wonderful agent. She was patient to help us find just the right home...and we looked at a ton of homes. She was very responsive to all our calls and was good at making time to see things quickly. We were happy with the service and love our new home.
  • rpouryousefi
    We started working with Sherry and Maria about a year before we finally made the decision to sell our house. They were so patience with us and knowledgable about area and the market. Maria took on numerous showings to help find the perfect house for us and we are look forward to moving in early 2015 after construction is completed. They were very knowledgable about all the paperwork needed to complete the transaction and looked out for our best interest. We never felt pressure to buy or sell. It was just an overall great experience for us!
  • jcolingreen
    Dealing with a realtor is, of necessity, an Yin and Yang experience. If they want to continue eating they need to sell something; and, for some good reason, you, the buyer, need to buy something. Really successful selling teams manage to hold their urge to sell in check, and, instead really find out what the customer REALLY is looking for. Bad teams never manage to sublimate the urge to sell. With Sherry and Maria it took a couple of rounds to get to understand what I was looking for, and that in itself is also a self discovery process for the buyer. I've never bought a hi-rise condo before. Bottom line, the Sherry and Maria team caringly and efficiently handled this process, and I selected what for me will be an outstanding property. This was followed for a somewhat period of negotiation which they handled efficiently and, in the end, successfully.
  • sweidman
    I have bought and sold several houses during my life (and I still have another one on the market in a different area)and The Sherry and Maria Team is by far the best. They truly bring their insight and expertise to the table, and they are honest with feedback. This team truly works to get your house sold. I have great respect for them and loved doing business with them.
  • marshacarter37
    Sherry and Maria Team experience was exceptional. In particular their listing expertise and marketing skills were very valuable to us. We had two offers the first day. Then on the buy side, Joy helped us avoid mistakes. She is experienced in pre-construction. She was always available to us to show homes (and patient with us!). This team clearly knows the Forsyth County market. Best real estate experience ever!!
  • reedknapp
    Extremely professional and knowledgable ! Educated me on what to ask for my house and actually got $10k more than asking! This is the second time I have used The Sherry and Maria team and both times my home was sold within five days. I would highly recommend them.
  • Steve0927
    In just 8 days on the market, the Sherry & Maria Team sold the smallest house in the subdivision for $40,000 more than anything else has sold in years! They were professional, up front and honest through the entire process. I’m a real estate investor and I sell a lot of properties. I’ve learned the hard way in today’s market; the challenge is not finding a buyer, but being able to get the house to appraise at the agreed price so your buyer can get financed. The Sherry and Maria Team not only understand the importance of the appraisal, but they understand the appraisal process. They were able to educate the appraiser on the market area, double check the appraisal for accuracy and tactfully guide the appraiser to make the corrections needed. I know this is what allowed us to achieve such a great price. I’ve dealt with a lot of realtors and I’m happy to say, I’ve finally found the team who gets it.
  • mands1970
    Moving from the UK was bound to be stressful but Joy went that extra mile. Helped us find a great neighborhood, advised us on schools ... even hairdressers!!! I would recommend the Sherry and Maria Team to anyone buying or selling. They definitely get our 'thumbs up'!!
  • steven.shugart
    Sherry and Maria have done an outstanding job working with us and in preparation to sell our current home. We are currently listed and awaiting a purchaser, but they have done a wonderful job helping us get to this point. I'm confident they will see us through to the end.
  • matt d schreiber
    The Sherry and Maria Team were fabulous! Everyone on the team was very knowledgable and professional. It was such a good experience we were sad when it was over. They made very step of the selling and buying process very easy and as stress free as possible! We HIGHLY recommend them!
  • user4238666
    They were kind, professional, and responsive through the whole process. It could not have been a more pleasant experience. I would definitely say that anyone would be in great hands with The Sherry and Maria Team!
  • durhamross
    Joy Bowman was amazing and quick to react. Her fast response time and great negotiation skills allowed me to land my first home at an amazing deal! After some complications with the seller selling the property to two different sellers The Sherry and Maria team came through with an extensive knowledge of real estate law to make sure we were able to get under contract and not have to raise our agreed upon selling price. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  • StacyShelley
    Sherry and Maria were great! We were on a fast timeline, needing to move and sell our house in Cumming, GA within 3 months. Sherry understood our situation and both she and her team did a lot to help make selling our home as smooth as possible. We have 3 kids, one of which was newborn at the time, and Sherry was very good about scheduling showings while we were out of town or far enough in advance that we could get things tidied up and get everyone out of the house. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to sell another home with them and recommend them to others in Forsyth County, GA.
  • user40623012
    We listed our house in Alpharetta, not expecting to sell for several months. With the expertise of Sherry, Maria and their team, we had multiple offers the first week it was listed! We are confident the outcome would not have been this successful without these fabulous ladies!! Every one of them was very professional, and their knowledge of the local market and real estate in general is outstanding. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone wanting to sell or purchase a new home.
  • bill feder
    Sherry and Maria helped us sell a home and buy another this summer. They were extremely personable and professional! Our house sold quickly and the process was smooth. We consider Sherry and Maria good friends and would naturally go to them for our next real estate event!
  • wndy jdkns
    After my husband received a job offer in Georgia, the next step for us was to buy a home there. We were living in Virginia and I had never been to Georgia except to drive through it. The Sherry and Maria Team was amazing. We looked at about 20 homes in one or two days. Maria had every home marked on a map for us so we could see where they were located in relation to my husband's job, which was extremely helpful because we were unfamiliar with the area. She listened so well to what we wanted and found us a nice home in a great neighborhood. We will definitely seek her services out again when the time comes for us to move.
  • user7457090
    We used the Sherry & Maria Team for both selling our home as well as purchasing a new one and our experience was nothing short of superb! Every single member of the Sherry & Maria Team is abreast of market dynamics, accessible, reliable, and motivated towards success. We looked at numerous properties and Joy, our buying agent, was not only exceedingly patient with our many requests but also incredibly helpful in targeting our search to maintain maximum efficiency. I am a first-time home buyer (my husband is not) and Joy made the process streamlined and seamless. We wound up finding the home of our dreams at a great price and never would have been able to do so without Joy’s expertise and guidance.

    Working with Sherry and Lori on the sell side, we were likewise thrilled by their level of service and professionalism. Sherry spent a good deal of time walking us through our house to help us understand how to make our home show at its best, suggesting unique staging ideas that had maximum impact for minimal investment. Sherry has a marketing background which is evident as she takes a hands-on, proactive approach in marketing her properties. Every piece of marketing communication was consistent, focused, and effective. Lori maintained constant communication with us and was wonderful to work with as she scheduled showings, promptly followed up on all potential leads, and kept us dialed in to feedback.

    The Sherry & Maria Team members work with their clients to set achievable expectations and are always honest and realistic when it comes to property pricing – we truly felt as though we could trust them to be our best advocates and would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
  • Joe Morrissey
    I've bought two houses with Joy from the Sherry and Maria Team. She has patiently shown me dozens of homes over the course of the last two years. Joy has always been extremely helpful and provided valuable advice. She is responsive to my asks and inquiries regardless of the day or hour.

    On the rare occasion where Joy was not available someone else from the team stepped in to provide a seemless experience. Great customer service is the norm from this team.

    If you want a team that knows what they are doing, provides excellent customer service, and has an outstanding team of associated professionals to recommend, then I highly recommend Joy and the Sherry and Maria Team.
  • user0211744
    The Sherry and Maria Team really is a team. They work together to ensure all of their clients needs are met. We were moving from out of state and they were referred to us by a family member who used them, also from out of state. The buyers agent always had plenty of homes for us to see whenever we came to town. Joy always knew what we were looking for and what area would suit our family best. We never felt pressured to jump into a home. Working with The Sherry and Maria Team was a pleasure and we would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in buying or selling a home.
  • helmutmarkus
    I worked with Joy , for my third time. I would not hesitate to work with Joy again. She is extremely knowledgeable in the whole real estate market. I have sold and bought properties with Joy. She is fun to work with and gets the job done well!
    Thank you Joy!
  • kmazuro593
    Joy found a great condo for me and my wife, then she followed up with inspections, finding us a lawyer and more. She took care of details I didn't know existed. A year later she found a home for my daughter. Thanks Joy, you're the bestest.
  • rmilleris2
    I worked with Joy Bowman and she was a delight to work with. Knowledgeable, prompt stayed on top of the situation from day one. Truly a professional. I always felt she had my best interest in mind through the whole process.
  • user8329577
    Listing my home with The Sherry and Maria Team was the best decision I made concerning the sale of my home. The team was professional, knowledgeable, thorough, progressive, helpful, and they did a wonderful job of marketing my home. From beginning to end, I was extremely pleased with their service and would recommend them to anyone, which I've already done. And when I thought all was said and done, I was surprised to learn that they had arranged for the house to be cleaned after I had moved my belongings out. Talk about a FABULOUS gift!!! To top it off, I was presented with a beautiful housewarming gift from them at the closing table. They are a top-notch team!
  • user49444141
    They are so wonderful! I won't trust anyone else to help me choose a home! They are very knowledgable and great at negotiating.also have a quick response time! Great team!
  • user17231922
    Not all realtors are the same. There is a huge difference between a great team and the average team. The Sherry and Maria Team are true pros. I was in negotiations to be relocated to Atlanta when I connected with Marc from the Sherry and Maria Team. He met me and took the time to point out all the practical local knowledge I should consider. We had a great time looking at houses and neighborhoods. Marc quickly learned what my family wanted and needed. Each house we saw got better and better. I really appreciated their knowledge of real market value. It varies dramatically around the area based on many factors. I ended up getting a great deal. The team walked me through every step of the process, even when I couldn't be in town.
  • dlbarber
    We worked with The Sherry & Maria Team to sell and buy. The entire team is very responsive, professional and committed to their clients. The house we sold was on the market for only 12 days and closed within 60 days of listing. Everyone on the team helped us through both processes and managed to keep us on track as we bought and sold at the same time.
  • user6363326
    They are an excellent team and are there to back each other up if needed. We always felt they were there for us and always had our best interest in mind. Sherry has excellent negotiation skills and is up to date on the real estate sales market. From the time we listed our home to the time we closed it was less than 90 days. We were amazed. We would highly recommend Sherry and Maria if you are looking to buy or sell a home.
  • user4172535
    When we decided to buy a house in Dunwoody area, we contacted 3 real estate agents based on the flyers we found in our neighborhood. We talked to all three agents and eventually decided to go with Maria. Now, after more than six months of living in the house we bought, I can truly say that it was one of the best decisions we made. While working with Maria, we always felt that she was on our side and looking for our good, not just any agent trying to sell the house. She was very prompt in answering any of our concerns. Maria has become our friend now and we will definitely call her again if we need to sell / buy house and have recommended her to friends and relatives.
  • user1479139
    Worked with Sherry to sell our home. Had a contract the first weekend of showing. She was responsive and knowledgeable. Very professional. Made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
  • user6283577
    Earlier this year I worked with Maria Livingston, of The Sherry and Maria Team
    Keller Williams Realty Consultants, to find a new home. Maria and her team were very helpful with daily online updates of available homes to view, answers and suggestions. She was prompt in returning calls and making the paper work simple to handle and to understand. I would not hesitate to call Maria again if I was looking to sell or buy a home. I feel she truly has her clients best interest and needs at heart.
  • user2923228
    Sherry and Maria are a great team. Maria assisted us in the purchase of our new home and was absolutely a pleasure to work with. She kept us informed and answered all of our questions throughout the entire buying process. Maria never missed a beat – she gave us exceptional service and we would highly recommend her to anyone in the market for a new home.
  • kroseb3
    Working with Joy to find just the right home for our family was such a joy (pun intended). We were very particular and looked at TONS of homes over the course of a year. She was extremely patient with us and very professional. She was always available to show us a home at the drop of a hat. She was always very objective when helping us weigh the pros and cons of different homes. She put a lot of time in with our family and we appreciate her very much! She helped us find the perfect home to raise our family in. We'd highly recommend her if you are looking to buy a home.
  • user67584079
    Dealt with Sherry only. Very quick to return calls. Had good suggestions and acted quickly to resolve issues. Very thoughtful of our needs. Had a contract the day after listing......I'm sure there was some luck involved but can't help but think the Sherry and maria Team had a lot to do with it. I was very pleased with the process.
  • user9175147
    Sherry listed our home and was always available when we had question or needed info. She made us feels like we were her only clients and worked hard to sell our home!
    Our home sold very quickly in a iffy economy.
  • user088911
    I had the pleasure of working with Maria Livingston as my selling agent, and Joy Bowman as my buying agent. Both women were professional and responsive. Maria sold my home in less than two months AT MY ASKING PRICE! And Joy truly helped us buy our forever home--she gave us her (much appreciated and very helpful) opinion when we needed it, and helped us figure out what we were looking for in a home. I recommend them to anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent!
  • user846760
    The Sherry and Maria team came very highly recommended to us, so I sent them an email. I was contacted very quickly back and that's when we got to meet Maria. She came to our house and before we ever started talking about business she took the time to get to know me and my husband. She thoroughly explained how her and her team work, their selling strategy, and what she felt the best price point would be for our home and in our market. I think what impressed me the most is that Maria was also patient. It tooks us a few weeks to get our house ready to be put on the market, and Maria did not push us at all. She respected the fact that we had other things going on besides selling our house. When we finally did go on the market, we got an offer very quickly, and Maria really helped us in the negotations, making sure we got a fair deal, and understanding the expectations of the buyers.

    It was such a pleasure to work with Maria. She is professional, caring and just a joy! I would higly recommend her to anyone who is interested in selling their home.
  • fb584312986
    Due to financial difficulties my house was going to be foreclosed on if I did not find a realtor that could assist me in getting it sold...QUICK. I interviewed three Realtors and Sherry's professionalism and knowledge was obvious. Sherry got my house listed and marketed immediately. Her knowledge of the Short Sale process was more than I could have expected or asked for. She handled both my banks with such efficiency and knowledge that I hardly had to get involved. It was as if she "buffered" me from the entire process. Losing your home is difficult, especially being a single mom due to a divorce so having Sherry on my side was priceless. I would highly recommend this team for any of your real estate needs whether it be buying or selling.