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Choosing Nina as our realtor was easily the best decision we made during our move to Annapolis. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and were... read more intimidated by the highly competitive market and rising interest rates. Nina was incredibly patient with us and proved to be a tremendous resource who broke down the complex process in an easy-to-understand way. During each house showing, she quickly spotted pros and cons of the home, showing us how to assess crucial parts of a home, including the roof, HVAC, and windows. She was quick to schedule showings, and she had an expert's understanding of the market and what it would take to make a winning offer. It was always evident that Nina's priority was making sure we found the right home for our family – not just making a quick sale. Nina is responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable of each nook and cranny of the Annapolis area. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she has been a true joy to work with. Even after closing, she has kept in touch with us and is now a dear friend. We cannot recommend her and her business enough!
August 16, 2022Nina is the BEST! She listened to what we wanted and found the perfect home for us! We are so beyond grateful for her! Would recommend her to everyone!
October 7, 2020I could wax poetic about Nina and how amazing she is and the experience we had buying a home with her forever. I think one of the things that truly... read more stands out is that the moment it was over and we got the keys, we were genuinely sad to not see and be in constant contact with her anymore. From her bubbly personality, the way she knows and understands the market, the area, the way she loves this state and everything in it and is genuinely beaming with excitement to help you find your dream home. When you say "oooooh the Christmas tree could go there" - you can viscerally see her eyes light up and how happy for you and your family she is. Okay okay enough about how awesome she is, because underneath the sweet and kind exterior is a rough and tough business woman who won't let her clients be rolled around or douped, who is absolutely thorough in making sure you are getting a well built well functiong home. Not to brag - but in this absolutely insane market, we had to pay exactly $0 in closing costs, and in fact got money back. MONEY BACK. So, 1,000,000/10 reccomend Nina to anyone who wants to laugh and feel protected, educated, included, and respected throughout the whole rollercoaster ride that is home buying.
November 23, 2021 -
As first time home buyers, we weren't sure what to expect from the home buying process. Unfortunately (due to no fault of our own or Nina's) the process was more... read more difficult than expected because of issues at our soon-to-be-home. Despite these challenges, Nina was extremely supportive, responsive and provided the best expert counsel we could ask for. She ensured we got an amazing deal on the home and was with us every step of the way. She turned what could have been a nightmare situation into a positive experience. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat.
March 5, 2020Nina was very helpful with our entire selling process. She was very approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable. We didn't even list our home before Nina had highly competitive offers in hand,... read more and we closed with all of the terms and conditions that we wanted/needed all at a higher price point than we were expecting. After securing a buyer, Nina continued to make her expert knowledge available to us throughout the process of closing. Nina did all of that while simultaneously helping us purchase our next home. She was able to help us negotiate the process of transitioning homes, including securing rent-back. She was very responsive, and entertained all of our nervous/paranoid questions without skipping a beat. We cannot recommend her enough!
May 25, 2022I have had the pleasure of working with Nina as my agent as both a buyer and a seller. Nina is incredibly easy-going, and was a wonderful companion as I... read more walked through these processes. I certainly didn't make it easy on her, with surprises along the way, but she helped me to approach the speed-bumps with more grace and sanity than I would have been able to muster on my own. We sold our home right as the market was shifting, which was frustrating, but Nina helped us navigate the changes as best as anyone could with multiple clients experiencing similar changes in momentum with the market reacting to changes in interest rates. We sold from across the country, and she was very helpful in quarterbacking things for us as we transitioned from offer to contract, to closing, since we were no longer in the area. She was extremely generous with her time, and we scheduled regular check-in times to talk about updates and strategy. She coordinated the staging of our home, and her contact did a wonderful job with it. Her social media presence was very helpful in generating initial interest in the listing. During the sales process, we had the benefit of consulting with colleagues and support staff from her Realty Group (Jim Schaecher Group of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland), which is an added benefit of working with Nina, as this Team (like Nina), is friendly, experienced, and supportive. Thanks again Nina!
October 22, 2022 -
We first met with Nina at a coffee shop to see if she would be the right fit for us. My husband and I were diving into the real estate... read more world a bit unconventionally and looking to build a multi-family portfolio. We needed someone who understood that market and someone who understood us. As business owners, it has always been important that we work with people who are not only knowledgeable in their field, but a pleasure to be around. We knew Nina was the right fit from the moment she and her infectious smile walked up to us and introduced herself. When we asked why she was in the business, without hesitation, she said and exceeded everything we were hoping to hear. Nina genuinely loves this industry and cares about her clients. Her commitment to the communities she works within was the icing on the cake. We knew she was special. Our home search was unlike most. We toured more properties than we can count and put in SEVEN offers—all of which didn’t work out simply due to the fact that Baltimore is a tough market to jump-start an investment business in when you’re on a tight budget. Nina’s confidence in finding us the right property never wavered. She answered every question that came her way and did her due diligence when something unexpected arose. Her worth ethic is unmatched and we never once questioned if we were in the right hands. We know this is the first of many properties Nina will help us find and that alone makes us very excited! We ended this experience with our first investment property and a lifelong friend. If you’re looking for a committed realtor and an all-around awesome human being—you found her.
January 30, 2020I found Nina through Instagram a couple of months before we started our home buying journey. I knew instantly that she seemed like a good and kind person, just through... read more watching her social media journey. She did not fail to meet my expectations. She is kind and funny and helped us learn what we needed to make a wise decision. She got us the first showing on our house, put in the first offer, and a month later, we had our dream first house in our dream first location. I have recommended Nina to friends and family from day one. If you want to be confident during the house buying process, Nina is the realtor for you.
April 6, 2021My husband and I were very nervous about looking for our new house, but Nina was absolutely amazing and put us at ease immediately! We found the perfect place for... read more us in record time, and through every step, Nina was there for us, answering our questions and cheering us on. We couldn’t be more grateful for our experience working with Nina, and will be singing her praises for a long time.
March 16, 2022 -
Nina was amazing from beginning to end and then beyond! This was my first home purchase and Nina was there to answer every single question I had along the way.... read more She was very knowledgeable with every step and even to this day when I have questions or concerns with my house, she is always there for me. She is such an amazing light, always positive and fun. She truly was in this to help me find a home I love, and I did thanks to her!
December 15, 2022Having the opportunity to work with Nina was a total blessing. From day one, she made herself completely available to answer my never-ending questions and to provide comfort & optimism... read more during the most daunting parts of the home-buying process. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and just such a pleasant person to be around. If you don’t work with her, you’re missing out.
June 18, 2020Nina was a godsend for us throughout the home buying process. Her knowledge of the Baltimore market helped us narrow our search to find the mixture of space and community... read more that we were looking for. Her guidance around the offer process was also incredibly helpful- in a competitive market, we likely wouldn't have gotten to close on our dream home without her advice! On top of it all, Nina made what could have been a very stressful process fun- we would absolutely recommend her to other prospective homebuyers!
June 7, 2021 -
I don’t know if it is possible to put into words how incredible Nina is. She made the entire process—from an initial phone call to actually closing on a home—so... read more painless and simple, that it hardly felt we even had to try. Nina was so patient with my wife and I the entire time. She listened so well to every comment we made (even small little things that we didn’t think meant anything) that by the end I am pretty sure she knew what we wanted more than we did. It was to the point where she was already sure she had found the perfect property for us before we had even seen it in person. Not only is Nina great at her job, but she’s quite literally the best human. We looked forward to going to see a couple of house and spending a bit of time with her each weekend. And we were legitimately sad when our offer was accepted, because that meant now more weekends touring houses with her. She’s so fun and easy to get along with, but she’s serious about her job and has TONS of knowledge about most parts of Maryland. She’s the best, and I 100% will recommend her to all of my friends as they look for homes.
March 13, 2022Nina was an absolute pleasure to work with. Was very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. Would highly recommend her to anyone in the house search market.
January 5, 2020I wish that I could give Nina ten stars! Mine and my husband's house hunting situation was unique in that we were passively looking until we found the perfect home,... read more while also waiting for the right time to list our current house. I reached out to Nina after finding her on Instagram --her appreciation for all things local is what sets her apart from other agents. We met Nina almost a full year before buying a home. She met with us and came prepared with a folder of information, walking us through both the home buying and home selling process. Upon listing our home, she gave us feedback as to how we can make our house stand out amongst other listings. Not only that, Nina went above and beyond in marketing our home by leveraging her social media following and bringing our house to life through her natural storytelling abilities. Because of the above, we had multiple offers within 24 hours of listing our house! When it comes to buying a new home, Nina's super power is understanding what we wanted in our next home, even when we didn't! Nina was patient while we were incredibly particular about what we were looking for. She builds a connection with you to truly understand what you're looking for in a home. Nina was patient in letting us make our decision, but was absolutely fantastic during negotiation. Upon offer making, she used her expertise and market research to determine the best offer for our home. Throughout the process, Nina made us feel like we were her only buyers/sellers and was genuinely, visibly excited for us--and for being a part of this big chapter in our lives. I highly recommend you contact Nina for not only buying a home, but listing your current!
September 28, 2020 -
Nina was absolutely fantastic. She made the home buying process for my wife and I so seamless and streamline it all seemed too easy. I would recommend her to anyone... read more with 100% confidence
July 3, 2020TLDR: While living in the Caribbean, we purchased a home in Maryland with Nina's help and guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She went above and beyond our expectations, provided excellent... read more local knowledge, and helped my family find the perfect home. After receiving orders to Baltimore MD my wife and I searched rental prices for a 3b home. We quickly realized we needed to buy and I saw one of Nina's Instagram stories about home buying timelines. My spouse and I contacted Nina and she asked us some questions about our wants and needs and quickly got to work. Within the first night of speaking to Nina, she had sent us an extensive list of homes in the area and we narrowed down what we wanted. Fast forward one week and 4 home tours via facetime later we put a competitive offer (full price) on a home and got substantially outbid. Everything happens for a reason. Five days later a house was put on the market that met our needs; 10 minutes from work, 3b 2.5bath, back yard for the dogs, space to build a large shed for exercising, updated interior, sidewalks, and community pool. Nina quickly scheduled a showing and informed us that another offer was on the home. We fell in love with the home from our FaceTime tour and formulated an offer with Nina. It was accepted and moved to the contract phase. Nina guided us through all of this and was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance on what was to come. Since my family has a high-risk member to COVID-19, we were not able to fly to MD for settlement/closing day. We asked Nina if she would be willing to be our Power of Attorney to close on the home. She agreed and closed the deal for us. We are excited to move into our new home! Thank you Nina.
May 3, 2020My wife and I had been following Nina on Instagram long before we ventured into the house buying/selling market last year. Her humor and knowledge of the local area... read more captured our attention pretty quickly. Once we decided to sell our house and get a new one, we knew who we wanted to use. In previous years we went down this path and found other local realtors in the Piney Orchard area to be rather impersonal and money-minded. Once we contacted Nina to represent us in our pursuit, her responsiveness and interest in US was immediately realized. My wife fell in love with Higgins Drive while making the commute to and from Arundel Middle school for our kids. So a plan was formed with Nina to send out "feelers" to see if any of the current residents were considering a move. Letters were sent to several home owners and sure enough someone got back to us! Nina had already taken us to a few available houses in the Odenton area, but none of them felt like home. It only took one visit to a house on Higgins drive to know we had found our home. Nina mapped out a chronological plan for the entire process of buying/selling. She had specific dates for us based on our needs and ability to get things done. She wasn't pushy with the timeline but kept us motivated with her enthusiasm. Needless to say, her timeline was almost perfect. Each step of the process was handled with care and she pretty much held our hands through the tough times. Her constant reassurance of "you got this" and her tireless negotiations with the buyers and sellers pushed us easily through the tough times. Nina was always available to answer our questions and believe me, there were tons of questions! No matter what time of day or night we sent her texts/emails, her responsiveness was so quick and kind...despite the fact she does have her own life! Now that the process is done and we our finally living in our new home (and have sold our previous home) we have such an overwhelming sense of relief and we give all of our thanks to Nina. She wasn't just our realtor through it all, she was our friend. She brought us DONUTS to the closing of our new home! How cool is THAT?? I'm telling you, other realtors should look upon Nina's professional and personal process to learn a thing or two. We couldn't have done it, and remained sane, without her. Get in touch with her if you're in the market, you won't regret your decision.
February 20, 2020 -
Seriously, if you need an excellent realtor in Maryland, just call Nina! When we first reached out, my husband and I were unsure of what we wanted, and as Maryland... read more transplants, we really were not sure of where we wanted to live. Even with so much uncertainty, Nina was so incredibly kind and patient and somehow was able to find the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood for my family. She was very responsive and answered all our many questions (we were also first time home buyers so trust me, there were alot of questions lol). Thank you Nina for all of your help!
July 5, 2020Nina is AMAZING! As a first time home buyer, we were extremely nervous. Not only did she answer the thousands of questions we had, but she walked with us along... read more every step of the process and taught us many things we didn’t know. She is organized, detailed, personable and extremely passionate about what she does. She truly wants what is best for each of her clients. Moving from a different state we knew nothing about the areas but she listened to our wants and needs and helped us find the perfect home in the perfect location. Nina made our first time home buyer experience stress free and enjoyable especially in this hot market! She truly is the best and we highly recommend her!
April 30, 2021Nina is truly an expert in her field. As first time home buyers, she made the experience for my husband and me fun and exciting (like house hunting with your... read more best friend). Nina has the heart of a teacher and was able to guide us through all of the steps we were unsure about. We cannot recommend Nina enough to all of our friends and family! She is a gem!
March 15, 2021 -
I couldn’t say enough good things about Nina she was the best part of buying a home! She was so communicative and reliable and always came with a good attitude.... read more When we toured houses Nina was there to make sure the house was right for us and was so knowledgeable about market pricing, rates, building code, general maintenance, landscaping, everything! She advised us so well to put forward strong offers and recommend the best team ever. My HVAC tech father even commented on how impressed he was with Nina’s knowledge when we did our home inspection. I would highly recommend Nina to anyone who is buying a home and I can’t wait for our next house so we can work with Nina again!
November 3, 2022