Meet The Team

“Karla did an outstanding job selling our house. What's amusing is that she initially represented the seller when we purchased the property. We were so impressed during that transaction, when the time came to sell our house, reaching out to her was an easy decision. In Howard County, MD, I can't think of a better agent!”

“Karla was such an amazing resource and asset to our family during the process of selling our mother's home. She was always there for us during a very difficult time to help guide us during the sales process. And after, Karla was there to help find the right contractors after inspection, even giving up so much of her own time to meet with them at the house! She goes above and beyond any realtor I have ever worked with. Look no further, you have the best agent out there in Karla Pinato!”

“Karla, in addition to arranging the house showing, provided advice in helping me acquire my new home and was a great sounding board for questions.She was selected to offer my house to sell as every home sold the year before in my community was handled by her or her Company. The selling of my house was fantastic as it sold for more than $100,000 over the asking price. Anyone planning to sell their home this year would do well to interview Karla and her crew as she and her crew will work hard to get the price you want and hold your hand during the whole process.”

“We found Karla online with her many exceptional reviews, and after talking with her about our goals over the phone, we clicked and immediately knew we wanted to work with her. She helped us find our dream house in 2 weeks! Her communication via email, text, and phone was very quick and definitely helped us find our house so quickly. She was objective when looking at homes with us and pointed out certain aspects of the home to be mindful of when considering our budget. Karla is definitely a pro negotiator when it came to making an offer, all the while keeping in mind our goals and what we were comfortable with. Ultimately this led to our finding our dream home way faster than I could have imagined. We will definitely work with her again if and when we sell our house.”

“Karla represented us as we bought a home in MD while living in Illinois. She made the transaction smooth and professional in every way, while remaining friendly and cheerful at all times.”

“Best realtor ever! We have worked with Karla for both buying and selling a home in MD and throughout each process, she was exceptionally professional, responsive and deeply knowledgeable about the market and the buying/selling process. All of her recommendations throughout the processes were excellent and helped make the home sale and moving process as smooth and low-stress as possible. We highly recommend Karla for both buying and selling a home and are sad that we no longer will have the opportunity to work with her now that we have moved out-of-state!”

“We reached out to Karla after some life events lead to a big move that we were hoping to make as quickly as possible. When you get wrapped up trying to do things quickly, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and make mistakes.Karla was with us every step of the way and her knowledge and experience made the journey not only so much less stressful but exciting as well. She went above and beyond with extra trips to the house, quickly responding to communications even at odd times of the day, weekends included, and slowing me down to focus on one thing at a time.I would recommend Karla to anyone looking to buy/sell a home. 10 out 10 would work together again.”

“Karla not only helped us buy our house, but sell it 3 years later...that's how much we trusted her throughout this entire process. Her local knowledge is amazing and she went above and beyond to ensure we got the best deal for our house. Her and her team did an amazing job getting our house ready to sell and it was a breeze! We highly recommend her for anyone that wants to move to Howard County!”

“Fabulous! Karla and her team were always responsive to the plethora of questions I asked. She offered excellent advice on how to prepare our home for selling. We did what she advised so that we were not the reason for staying on market. She and her team successfully got us a buyer quickly and navigated us through the selling process. Not only is she a delight as a human to be around, her professionalism is top notch. By far, Karla is the most recommended agent I could possibly offer for anyone.”

“Karla did an outstanding job! She helped me secure me my dream lakefront lot in Lake Linganore. This was not an easy deal as I was trying to convince the seller to sell me the lot as it had a builder tie in. I tried on my own for 6 months but the seller wouldn’t budge. Within 2 months Karla secured the deal no builder tie in. Would recommend her to anyone and everyone!”

“Beth is an exceptional Realtor! She really took the stress out of hunting for and purchasing a home. Beth was always available to us (my wife, myself, and my daughter) to ensure our needs were being met, providing heads up and assistance on paperwork and processes. We cannot Thank Her enough for professionalism, personalization, and in-depth knowledge of getting through what seems like mountains of paperwork and timelines. Blessings come in all forms and Beth is one of them! We highly recommend Beth as being the First person to contact when in need for a Realtor!”

“We initially contacted Beth about placing our home on the rental market, but later decided to sell. Beth went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition throughout the sell of our home. We couldn’t have asked for a more attentive and compassionate agent. Thank you for everything, Beth.”

“Beth was a pleasure to work with. She was always available when we wanted to go looking at places and was always available when we needed her by phone. She did a great job letting us know how she felt when we had questions regarding a property. I would definitely recommend Beth to anyone looking to purchase or rent.”

“Beth was excellent through out the whole of buying my first home, very knowledgeable, patient and understanding, goes above and beyond, I would recommend Beth to friends and family and would definitely use her again in the future”

“Beth was excellent and knowledgeable. She is very responsive. I will most definitely use her again and recommend her to family and friends. She has been a pleasure to work with throughout this process.”

“Jay helped us find a house and walked us through the process since we are first time home buyers. He was very easy-going, attentive, and made time to answer questions even late at night. He made the process look easy.”

“Jason Hinish helped us sell and buy our new home. He sold our house with it only being on the market for a few weeks and helped us find our dream home. He walked us through the process from start to finish and made sure the timing of both closures worked out. He absolutely did a great job and I would recommend him to everyone!”

“Jay took the time to listen to our wants and found us our dream home! He made recommendations and walked us through the process as first time home buyers. I would definitely recommend!”

“Used Jason twice.. to sell our townhouses and buy our "forever" house. Trustworthy, hard-working and very personable. There's no better real estate agent in this area than him!”

“Jay is one of the hardest working agents around. He helped sell a rehab and did sell it very quickly. He also walked it through from start to finish. I highly recommend Jay Hinish.”

“Jay helped us to sell our home. He guided us through the process and negotiated two offers. This included several offers which we eventually rejected. Because this was an older home we had a rather extensive list of repairs. Jay was able to negotiate with prospective buyers to establish a realistic list of demands. Ultimately we were able to sell the house at near the price that we were looking for.”

“He has helped us buy two homes and sell one. He is literally the best in the business. Very responsive to calls, texts, and emails. He will give you honest opinions on homes when you need help. He got us a low price when buying and a high price while selling. He was also great with negotiating terms for repairs, etc. He had great resources for inspectors, and other companies you may need in the process. I recommend him for everyone!”

“We moved to Columbia, MD from San Francisco, CA to buy our first home. As a first time home buyer, we were nervous about the process and what it would entail. But Shanda (on Karla Pinato's team) at Northrop Reality made our home buying experience exceptional. They sent us a daily email for any new house on the market tailored based on our specific price range and requirements. As luck would have it, we made our first ever offer and it was accepted!!! Once our offer was accepted, Shanda was instrumental in getting us through to the finish line. She was available 24/7 to answer our questions, find solutions to any roadblocks while working closely with the seller's agent. Because of her, we were able to close and get to move into our dream home. Thank you to Shanda, Karla and Northrop Realty.”

“Shanda is the best, we would give more than 5 stars if we could :) She coordinated seamlessly with our limited evening availability for showing times, answered every question I had (there were a lot) with knowledge and compassion. As first time home buyers, it can be scary to jump into something so big! Shanda was incredibly supportive through the process, made sure communication was open 24/7, and made us feel very confident in not only her but ourselves. We are very thankful that she was our realtor <3”

“Shanda was extremely helpful through what can sometimes be a stressful process. She is very responsive and really works to ensure her clients are well informed and aware of what happening throughout every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable in the field and used that knowledge to provide us with the best suggestions. It was amazing having Shanda to work with and guide us through this process and we couldn’t ask for more.”

“Shanda made this an easy process! Very professional and responsive! When other realtors backed out on me she diligently worked to find a home for my family!”

“Shanda is amazing ! She went above and beyond for us ! It was hard finding a rental property for my situation. She sent properties to me whenever she would come across them which was very often. She communicated very well with us and kept us updated on everything. She responds outside of normal business hours to ensure you get the best experience. She is very hands on ! Working with her she will meet all your needs. 1000/10 recommend!!! It was a pleasure working with her . I will be working with her again in the future !”

“Shanda was the biggest blessing in our search for a townhome to rent. She kept us updated with so many options and had us viewing places within a week of our first conversation. She was knowledgeable about the areas, so personable, and patient as we navigated the rental process for the first time. I would highly recommend her to anyone searching to rent or buy in the area. Not only will you find yourself working with a knowledgeable professional, she works so quickly I have no doubt anyone working with her will find their dream home faster than they thought possible. Trust me, go with Shanda. You won’t regret it.”

“Shanda was amazing. She was knowledgeable about every aspect of the purchase through closing process. She followed up with me from beginning to end via emails, texts and phone calls. Shanda made home buying a wonderful experience. I intend to utilize her again in the future and encourage others as well. Thank you Shanda, you are amazing.”

“Shanda was a great realtor. She was very knowledgeable. If there was something we needed explained in more detail, she made sure to explain it. She also made sure our priorities were hers, she truly went to bat to make sure we as her clients were taken care of, as if she was the one buying the home which reassured me and my husband so much. Highly recommend Shanda! She wants you happy no matter what which makes her happy!!”

“I cannot begin to thank Shanda enough for making my search from out of state so stress free, smooth, comfortable all while being so professional. She was attentive to my needs, she was patient with me given my busy schedule and my expectations as I was coming from out of state and lacked in knowledge of the area. She was informative and I feel was the true advocate and expert I needed. I really don’t have one negative thing to say. She was the greatest. Thanks for helping me find my new home and I would highly recommend you to anyone in need of renting or buying services.”

“Shanda made a difficult process feel easy. She was a partner in the process. Happy to have a place now but happy to work with her in the future! She showed me places I would have never seen and helped steer me away from problem properties. Thank you, Shanda!!”

“Kimberley helped us find a great rental property. She was very responsive throughout the process and was very helpful on walk-throughs of several different properties - pointing out things that we wouldn't have noticed on our own. She coordinated everything for us after we applied for our new home, working directly with the listing agent to make it easy on us. She was even there on the day we got the keys to our new place and did an extensive walk through with us, taking notes on everything during our move-in inspection. Kimberley made the whole rental process smooth, and I would highly recommend her!”

“Kimberley is an especially thoughtful and dedicated professional. It is clear that she makes it a priority to bring personal attention and care to every interaction. She is super-responsive and stays positive and calming even throughout the process.”

“Kimberley went to great lengths to find the home we desired. It almost seemed as though we were receiving VIP treatment.She was seemingly tireless in her willingness to look at so many homes, discuss all possibilities, give salient advice, and all with a smile and encouraging words!When it was time to do the paperwork involved involved in selling/purchasing a home, her wisdom and patience were invaluable to me. She kept me organized and on schedule. She made what could have been a very difficult time a joyful experience. I am very grateful that Kimberley represented us in this very important life transition. Thank you, Kimberley! God bless you ????????”

“My experience with Kimberley was phenomenal! Trying to find a place to rent is always a hassle, but not when Kimberley's got your back. She was very communicative with myself and my housemates. She gave us listings of available housing everyday so we could easily weed out the ones that didn't fit our criteria. Kimberley even got us showings in the same day that were last minute decisions!When we toured the houses I felt like she really understood what I was looking for in a living space and had very similar idea of what kind of livability each home would provide. It never once felt like she was trying to sell a piece of property, but a friend showing you a home.If I ever need another realtor, Kimberley will be my first pick.”

“Kim was fantastic, she gave us expert advice on every tour and gave us plenty of options to choose from. She was willing to work around our schedule to show us houses hand picked by her that matched our needs. If you're looking for a house in the Columbia area contact Kim and she will take care of you!”

“Kimberley took all of the stress out of our search for a rental! She helped narrow down our search based on our needs and helped us find homes we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. We were only slightly familiar with the areas we were searching in for a rental, but Kimberley’s local knowledge put us at ease throughout our search. Kimberley was very responsive and available whenever we had questions about the process. Looking forward to working again with her in the future when it comes time to buy a home. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”

“We were referred to Kimberley by a trusted agent in a different region, and we could not be happier with the referral! Kimberley was the consummate professional. She communicated with us and other agents quickly, which worked in our favor to get the house we wanted. I trusted I would hear from her the moment she had news for us. She helped us make the most of our time, which let to us getting into our home faster than we thought we could. She's just a delight. We hope to work with her again in the future when we move next.”

“It was a pleasure and a delight working with Kimberley. Our transaction went very smoothly and quickly in large part due to Kimberleys' attention to detail and communication. Our mutual client, the homebuyer, couldn't have been happier.”

“Kimberley helped navigate us through this complex process of house-hunting in the current state of the real estate market. She was thorough in her research and always made it a point to review all the options with us in detail. She readily responded to our questions and concerns. We were impressed with her professionalism and dedication to her work. It was truly a pleasure working with her.”

“Closing on my dream home was a seamless experience, thanks to Kimberley’s knowledge and dedication. She with me every step of the way, ensuring that we find our dream home. She made this process stress-free and convenient given how this housing market is so competitive!I can confidently say that Kimberley is not just a realtor but a true advocate for her clients. If you're in the market to buy or sell a home, I highly recommend Kimberley.”

“Stacy was great to work with. She was able to seel our house in about 4 days and even though it took us 3 months to find the right house for our family She was very patient through the whole process. I will recommend her and her team to anyone looking to buy or sell a house”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Stacy to purchase my first home, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the start, it was clear that she was on my side, and she went above and beyond to ensure that the entire process was smooth and stress-free (as it could be!). One of the things that impressed me most about Stacy was how responsive she was. Whether I had a question about a property or needed to schedule a viewing, she was always quick to respond and eager to help. Her attention to detail and organizational skills were also top-notch, which made the entire buying process feel seamless and efficient.Stacy was incredibly supportive throughout the entire experience. Buying a house can be a daunting task, but she was always there to offer encouragement and guidance. She truly cared about helping me find the perfect first home for me, and her positivity and enthusiasm were infectious.In short, I would highly recommend Stacy to anyone in the market for a new home. She is a consummate professional who truly cares about her clients and will go above and beyond to make sure that they are happy and satisfied.”

“Stacy was an awesome realtor!! She responds quickly, is always on time, extremely knowledgeable, and very organized. She made my 1st time buying a home so simple and enjoyable! She really is an advocate for the buyer and makes the entire process easy. I would recommend her 100X to anyone looking for a professional realtor in the MD area.”

“Stacy is an amazing agent! She was responsive to our many inquiries and really listened to what we wanted and needed in our home search. Very professional, always on time and she cares deeply for her clients and their children:). Her strategy was so efficient that were able to purchase our dream house quickly! Highly recommended to anyone!”

“Stacy is an outstanding realtor. She is honest and she really has the best interest of her clients. She will ensure her client's best interests are communicated to the other agent.Stacy is an outstanding communicator. She always informs her clients of immediate updates to the status of the process her clients can contact her at any time day or night. She takes the time to explain details that may not be understood by her client and ensures they do understand before moving forward in the process.Stacy is also a excellent listener. She listens to the needs of her clients and doesn't try to push or sell a property. She makes strong recommends and provides options for her clients.Even while enduring personal issues in her life, she ensured her clients were well represented by other team members to ensure her client's needs were not left unattended.Stacy is always very professionally dressed and she conducts herself in a very professional mannerI would recommend Stacy to any person seeking to buy or sell a property.David W. Ellis”

“Made sure she understood what I was looking for.Good communication; not too little, not too much.Went out of her way to accommodate requests and assist with all steps of purchase.”

“Stacy is professional and cares about her clients needs. She is knowledgeable and patient and will stay with you from beginning to end whether it’s a smooth or bumpy ride with the sale of your home. She took away any fears I had with selling and buying. Stacy was always there for me with answers to my uncertainties.”

“Prompt and courteous in all the details, highly recommended as a knowledgeable real estate agent! We were selling our Maryland home and moving to Florida full time. She was responsive to all our concerns and questions. Highly recommended using Stacy Sherno as your realtor!”

“Stacy is a pleasure to work with. She is a bundle of energy and does her homework before going to see any properties. I've worked with Stacy several times in the past and will surely rely on her in the future. Thank you Stacy!”