The Pearl Team

5/16/23Cameron Sutton

Google Review

I knew I wanted to purchase a home, but I was a first time home buyer and didn't know where to start. Luckily my mom just sold and bought a home with Michelle Stanko of The Pearl Team. She had a wonderful experience, so I gave them a call. I connected with Laurie Perl immediately. I was clueless about where I wanted to live. I work from home, so I could really go anywhere! You'd think that would make it easier, but it made it hard for me to decide where to buy. Laurie was extremely patient and we talked at great lengths about my goals and lifestyle. She really took the time to explain the home-buying process to me. There's a lot more to it than I thought! I enjoy watching HGTV fixer-up shows and thought, I can do that! I'm sure she knew this wasn't in the cards for me, but she showed me a few and she was right. I definitely didn't want to spend my free time fixing up a house. The fact that she took the time to show me meant a lot. She took the time to explain the differences between HOA and Condo fees and that's when the lightbulb went off and I decided I wanted a TH. She sent me listings in my budget every morning at 6am so if something sparked my interest, we could look at it that day. I ended up buying a TH in the perfect location for me. Close to everything, but tucked in a great neighborhood!

The best part of working with Laurie Perl of The Pearl Team was that she never pressured me, allowed me time to make a decision and wrote a very creative offer in a tough buyers market. She even walked me through all of the workings of the furnace, A/C and how to change the filters. I called it the crash-course 101 on home ownership with The Pearl Team!

4/22/23Jeremy Epstein

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I have known Laurie Perl for 33 years! She was the architect for my custom home that I truly loved. Fast-forward 22 years, Laurie, now a Realtor with "architect-extraordinaire" in her hip pocket, helped me down-size to a smaller home. Unfortunately, with COVID upon us and employers shutting down, it was difficult to know what to do. I moved forward putting the house on the market and was excited to find a buyer that would appreciate my beautiful, custom home. During a difficult time, Laurie made it easy for me, cognizant in coordinating a safe environment selling my home. When it was time to buy, we couldn't decide where we wanted to live. She was extremely flexible with her time and guidance, which included looking all over NoVA and Montgomery County MD. It was wonderful to have her look at homes and explain in 10 min the structural characteristics and whether we could add on or not to make the house into our home. Such a time saver! After putting a contract together on a home, we got cold-feet! Laurie coached us through the decision process and luckily we purchased the home. Yes, we were that flaky buyer! So lucky to have her by our side.

Laurie's wealth of knowledge, experience and warm nature is why we continue to refer her to anyone...a first-time homebuyer to a seasoned homeowner.

4/7/23Casey Duchesne

Google Review

When we realized we didn't need to go into the office daily, we decided to sell our condo and purchase a single-family home. When we bought our condo years ago, our Realtor seemed very transactional and we barely spoke. Luckily, our financial planner referred us to Deborah Davis of The Pearl Team. She is extremely responsive, answering texts, phone calls and emails immediately. What a HUGE difference from our previous experience! Once Deborah had our budget and preferred locations, she went to work for us. She had a day all planned out for us to look at homes and we chose a lovely home with a yard for our dog in a great neighborhood.
Now that we were in our new home, it was time to sell our condo. Working with Deborah, I was able to just stop worrying as I knew that Deborah was one step ahead of everything and I was in great hands! Thankfully, we were already in our new home, so Deborah went to work on staging our condo and even used some of her items. I would have never have thought to do some of the things she did to make the condo come alive! Keeping the blinds open to have the rooms light and bright and removing the shower curtain to showcase the beautiful tile was just a few of the things she did. Deborah was on top of all things big and little and even though she went into labor with her baby, she never missed a beat!
To sell or buy, you will not do any better than Deborah Davis of The Pearl Team

4/2/23R Gale Faulkner

Google Review

After living in our home for 35 years and buying a new one in another state, we wanted expert advice to help us sell our home. We talked with several agents, but we most impressed with Laurie Perl and Deborah Davis of The Perl Team. We knew their years of real estate experience and knowledge of the Northern Virginia markets were just what we needed. They helped us stage our home to appeal to buyers and recommended terrific, reasonably priced contractors for last-minute cleaning and repairs. They responded quickly to our questions and kept us informed throughout the sales process. Our home sold FAST and off market, which enabled us to get settled in our new home sooner than expected. If you’re looking for experienced agents who are extremely responsive, experts in the real estate market and wonderful communicators, we highly recommend The Perl Team!

3/15/23Jaafar Ansari

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Laurie was hosting an Open House in the building where I was living. I was curious, so I checked it out. Laurie was happy to chat with me about the real estate market and the wonderful amenities in the building. I mentioned that I was looking to put down roots in the area and would like to purchase something larger. The next day I received several options to look at with her. I ended up buying a new construction townhome in the city where I'm excited to establish roots! Laurie was so helpful talking with the builder. She was there for every inspection and on one occasion noticed wet insulation and sticky studs. I would have never known what to look for. She was a true pro! I purchased during COVID so there were supply chain issues, which was super frustrating. Laurie kept tabs on everything and always kept me apprised of the situation. I have gone on to purchase two more properties with Laurie. She is helping me build my wealth through real estate!
If you're looking for a Realtor with loads of experience, honesty and who is also an architect, look no further than to Laurie Perl and The Pearl Team.

1/25/23Anna H Anderson

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We met Deborah with The Pearl Team at an Open House in a neighborhood where we wanted to buy a home. She was warm, engaging and had an energy about her. I knew she would be a good fit for us to find a home. Come to find out, she also works with her sister, Michelle who is an amazing negotiator and her mother, Laurie who happens to also be an architect, which came in very handy since we knew we were looking at an older home that would need major renovations. We gave them a very narrow area where we were interested in living. We looked at a lot of houses and I was getting so discouraged. Michelle said something that I will always remember. "When you find the house, you'll be ready." While looking online late one night, we stumbled upon a house that got our attention. I texted Deborah immediately and she got us an appt. to look at the house the very next day. We walked in and I said, "This is my house!" Michelle was right, when you know, you know! Laurie was essential in letting us know immediately that we could make the kind of renovations we wanted and even provided us with referral contractors. She obtained a plat of the property and even sketched out drawings so we could see what it would take. That was instrumental for us to move forward! There were so many moving parts and uncertainties during this time, but Deborah and her team were so patient and allowed us to exhaust all of our possibilities without rushing us. They were there for each step of the way and each of them played a part in making our dream come true! We are currently living in our old home while the renovations take place. And, of course The Pearl Team will be selling our house for us!

1/17/23Hilary Jacobs

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We knew we were ready to buy our first home! We already had our lender in place, but we didn't have a realtor. Thankfully, our lender referred us to Deborah Davis of The Pearl Team. We had a slow start since we started our search in the middle of the 2020 pandemic. Being first time home buyers in such a crazy competitive market, was daunting to say the least! Deborah was our steady rock during the process. She was so helpful at keeping us focused! She steered us away from a lovely charming home, where she saw potentially hazardous issues down the road. When she said, "Nope, not a good idea," we listened!
Because of the market, we lost out on 5 homes. It was an emotional and exhaustive journey, but Deborah encouraged us to keep at it. She used an escalation clause in our contract to help our chances for the next house. It worked! I am now living in my dream 1890's row home!
If you are looking for a Realtor that is dedicated, determined and goes above & beyond for her clients, Deborah Davis of The Pearl Team should be your Realtor.

1/17/23jeannie jones-ledford

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Michelle Stanko was our neighbor who became a good friend! So when we became empty nesters, Michelle not only sold our house but helped us build a brand new home in a wonderful new area that we adore! She really took the stress out of both selling and buying for us. She is candid, straight-forward, hands-on, and constantly provided us with updates on both the sale and our new purchase. It was so nice not to have to chase someone for answers, she was always one-step ahead of us. We know she sold our house for the absolute best price and she negotiated a great price for our new home, as well as top-notch finishes. I recommend Michelle Stanko of The Pearl Team to everyone I know looking to sell or buy a home. She truly is a gem!

1/5/23Alexandra Steinheimer

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My spouse and I loved working with Deborah and The Pearl Team! We were first time homebuyers and the entire process was new to us. Deborah was so incredibly patient with us and her calm and steady demeanor kept us calm. She is the type of person that you feel comfortable asking questions without feeling stupid. After looking at a townhome that needed extensive work, Deborah was on the phone with her contractor getting pricing upfront for items to be fixed. That was incredibly helpful since we were able to make a quick decision on the spot to not move forward with that property. Deborah found us the perfect place that met our criteria of 2 bathrooms, a washer/dryer in the unit and in the neighborhood we love!

If you are looking for a Real Estate expert who is honest, genuine, and confident, look no further!

12/28/22Nicole DiAntonio

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We worked for one year spinning our wheels with another Realtor. Then we started working with Deborah of The Pearl Team. It was not an optimum time for buyers in late 2021. We were first time buyers, had a lot of questions and didn't quite understand the crazy market we had entered! We thought we were pretty sharp searching for homes online and there was Deborah finding us wonderful homes we never saw online!
Within 2-months of working with Deborah we looked at many homes, got excited and crushed about many homes. She held our hands and truly managed our emotions during this roller coaster ride. Deborah also kept us in check about our must-haves when we got overly excited about a home and she noticed red-flags that would be possible deal breakers. She explained that not requesting a 3rd visit to the house or chimney inspection may show the sellers we are not truly interested and they may move on to the next contract. So even in a crazy real estate market when we knew Deborah had other clients, she always picked up the phone and she always made us feel like we were her only clients in the world! It's hard not to keep her a secret, so we referred her separately to my mom and dad!

12/23/22bassem melhem

Google Review

I received a hand-written note from Deborah Davis of The Pearl Team, which really impressed me! Even though the market was hot, I wasn't quite sure I was ready to move. After a few weeks, I decided to meet with Deborah and her partner and sister, Michelle. They were extremely upfront and honest with me about what I needed to do to get my home ready to sell, how much I could possibly make off of the sale and estimated how long it would take to sell. They were right about every single thing! They arranged for the junk to be removed from the house and even staged it. It looked amazing! My house sold in one week over-asking price. The process of selling a home is stressful and they took that part out for me. Deborah kept me informed every step of the way too. The hardest part for me was keeping the house clean while it was on the market, thank goodness it sold fast. I found perfection with The Pearl Team, you will too!

12/19/22Michael Sciarrino

Google Review

I was a first time home buyer and felt very lucky to have Laurie Perl of The Pearl Team by my side. Her experience, wealth of knowledge and calmness made the process simple. She listened to my needs and wants and wasn't pushy. She narrowed the search down so I didn't have to look at homes unnecessarily. When I looked at a home, I was interested in the layout and finishes. Laurie immediately looked at the HVAC, hot water heater and electrical systems. I wouldn't have even thought to look at those items! After backing out of a contract due to the home inspection, she kept me on track and she found the perfect home: great location, close to the metro, a good size and within my budget. A big bang for my buck! The home inspector that Laurie hired was super thorough and trustworthy, just like her! I would highly recommend contacting Laurie if you want to buy a home with confidence.

12/16/22Joel Bunn

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I have bought and sold many homes using the same Realtor. When I was transferred to VA, my Realtor in NC referred me to Deborah of The Pearl Team. Deborah's reputation and track record speak for themselves, so I knew I would be in good hands. Although I didn't hit the best time to put my home on the market, I knew the diligence of Deborah and her team members, Michelle and Laurie would get me the best possible price in a slowing market in just over 30 days! The daily check-in's, reminding me not to stress and look at it objectively was key during an extremely difficult time. Their tireless work helping me get my home ready to sell, staging and holding an open house convinced me that I chose the best agent and team! I would recommend them 1000%!

12/15/22John Cook

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When we decided to move from CA to VA to be closer to our grandchildren, we asked our son and daughter-in-law if they knew of anyone that could help us long-distance. They referred us to Michelle of The Pearl Team. Once we provided our criteria, which was quite unique, she went to work! We would receive 3-4 photos of homes daily. Thankfully, our son was able to tour the homes with Michelle and take us along on facetime! We never thought in a million years that we would buy a home without seeing it, but we did! Because Michelle and the rest of The Pearl Team were invested in our needs and walked us through the entire process. At one point, we thought we may build a home. Laurie Perl, Realtor and Architect of the team was able to offer her ideas and two-cents which was so very helpful and Deborah was very honest with us when we got excited about a home and reminded us of our requirements. Whenever we called, day or night, Michelle always cheerfully answered our questions or if she needed to get an answer for us, it was always super quick! Once we moved to VA, our daughter decided to follow along and guess who we suggested? You guessed it! The Pearl Team. What started out as business has turned into a wonderful friendship with these dynamic ladies!

12/15/22Jessica Baker

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My husband and I met Deborah while we were perusing open houses on a Sunday afternoon on Capitol Hill. As locals on the Hill, it was time for us to upgrade to a larger home and we wanted to get a feel for what was on the market and what we could expect when it was time to sell our own home. Deborah of The Pearl Team was hosting the open house and she was so easy to talk to - we immediately felt a connection with her. We could also tell right away that she was extremely knowledgeable about the Capitol Hill market and that was very important to us.

Since the market was gangbusters, Deborah had a few buyers interested in our home and that is how our initial reconnects began. We decided to sign on with her and our “official” house hunting journey began. Our experience with Deborah could not have been better – she truly took the time to understand what we were looking for in a home, was patient with us, and most importantly she thoroughly understood the lay of the land. During showings she was a beacon of knowledge on things to look out for and the rules of engagement – if you are looking for someone detail-oriented look no further than Deborah Davis.

When we sadly had to give Deborah the news that our family would be relocating to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania due to a job opportunity for my husband, we were heartbroken. We had gotten to know Deborah for many months, and more than anything we were feeling lost that we would not have her there for our home purchase. Deborah was extremely understanding and let us know that we could still reach out to her if we ever needed anything in the future, but the priority would now shift to getting our current home on the market!

Deborah encouraged us to put our house on the market sooner than later. Even though getting the house ready was not our favorite thing to do, Deborah was there to help during that process, and we are so incredibly happy that she nudged us along! Two other homes in our neighborhood went on the market the same day as ours. We were a little nervous until we received an offer within one day, before our open house for full asking price! We told Deborah that before the open house we would only accept the offer if the buyer agreed to $20K over asking price and 3-months’ FREE rent back – and Deborah made it happen! The little bit of work was well worth it! Now living in another state, we have the freedom to spend a little more on our next home due to her hard work, and I still wish Deborah could help us find a home. It's hard to find a realtor that just gets you, understands your style, honors your price point, and realizes the emotion behind selling and buying. Deborah is sincerely best in class, and a rarity in the DC Real Estate market! Thank you, Deborah and The Pearl Team!

-Jessica & Jimmy Lee

12/15/22Bill E

Google Review

Looking to sell your home? Look no further once you read this. Deborah and her team earned a helmet sticker for what I would call is the sale of the year! One day while checking the mail we received a letter from Deborah of The Pearl Team. In the letter she shared that a client of hers was interested in my home and was wondering if we wanted to sell our home in Clifton. After some thought and discussion with family, we decided it was a good time to sell the house and move to be closer to family in Ohio.

Deborah and her sister Michelle who is also a Realtor with The Pearl Team met with us to discuss options and if we should make any updates to the house. I will say we had our doubts at first as we discussed the potential sale of the home. They presented an approach on how they were going to drive hard to sell the home using all means available to include using the various social media apps and recommended I list the house sooner than later.

The first thought was ok “work your millennial magic and lets see what will happen.” But there was big doubt if the home will sell because in years past the house sat on the market for a year. When they told me what they thought I should list the home for, I said ok. I didn’t believe the house would sell at what they proposed and thought it would sell for a lot less.

To make the home more appealing we agreed that the kitchen needed to be updated, and they suggested an awesome contractor who renovated the kitchen quickly. They also staged the house with some of their items which took it over the top! It was all first class.

It was show time and will this millennial magic work? Within 24 hours of the house being on the market we had two offers well over asking and two months of paid rent back! Wow! We were blown away. When Deborah said, "we will take care of you," they really did! Deborah and The Pearl Team have earned there helmet sticker, “SOLD”.

12/10/22Christine Garcia

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We watched our neighbors and best friends have a great experience selling their home with The Pearl Team, so we knew who to talk to when we were ready to move from a townhome to a single family home. We were so impressed with their extensive knowledge of the area and winning strategies to set their buyers apart that it was an easy decision to work with them as well!

Luckily we sold in an extreme sellers market. Of course on the flip side, buying in that market was very stressful. The competition was intense to say the least!  We needed the process to go as smoothly as possible, especially with two children under 5 and a third on the way. Deborah made a few minor suggestions to update our home and helped us find a contractor to complete the job quickly and effectively.  The small amount we changed really helped our home show better and proved to be a huge return on our investment.  When we reviewed the many offers we received on our home, Deborah presented them in an organized way so we could easily see the pros and cons of each offer.  She is very detail oriented, having all of the i's dotted and t's crossed.  It made it very easy for us.  She was also incredibly responsive and made sure every question we had was answered quickly and shared every update with us right away.

We thought buying was going to be difficult in a seller's market, especially since we didn't want to overpay or compromise a home inspection.  That wasn't the case for us because Deborah set herself apart by providing strategies and negotiation skills that really differentiated us from the rest of the buyers.  She found us a home off market that fit our criteria, and we didn't have to compromise on the price or home inspection. We are so very happy in our new home thanks to Deborah and The Pearl Team, and we do not hesitate to recommend them to all our friends and family!

12/10/22Christina Conell

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Who knew that meeting Deborah through a mutual friend would result in us buying our first home? We bought our first home with Deborah in 2017 and sold it in 2021 for $50K over asking including a rent back! She walked us through our home and told us how much we could expect if we made updates to our kitchen or bath which was super helpful when pricing our home to sell.

We were in need of a bigger home, but wanted to stay in our current Arlington neighborhood where most of the homes are on the smaller side. Deborah didn't find us the perfect house, she found us the perfect lot in the neighborhood we want to raise our family! Deborah put us in touch with her builder contacts and even took us to a home that was recently finished so we could check out the workmanship. Working with Deborah and The Pearl Team over the years, I can honestly say they are the most realistic and honest people. We've witnessed their pragmatic approach with selling and buying a home. Deborah was there every step of the way filling us in on everything and making sure we understood all the legalese. She even had her mother, who is an architect and a Realtor with The Pearl Team, look at a potential home to determine if a wall was load bearing. It was great to have a whole team working with us!

12/9/22Carla Walby

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My husband and I were living in a Condo with our children and we knew it was time for a bigger home. We happened to see an open house and on a whim, checked it out. It must have been fate because we met Michelle! There was something about her that made me comfortable and safe. She is such a genuine person. It was an immediate connection for us! It was time to move up. Michelle and The Pearl Team sprung into action, arranging for a wonderful contractor to spruce up our condo and staging it for us. Luckily, we purchased our new home while work was being done at the condo, so that eliminated the stress of having to live with kids under foot and trying to sell. We received a few low-ball offers and Michelle assured us not to worry and that she would take care of it. And she did! It sold in a week and we were very happy with the price. We were thrilled that they found us a new home in our same school district too. Even after the condo was sold and the new home was bought, they still keep in touch. Handwritten notes and a few goodies throughout the year made us realize we were not just a transaction. They really genuinely care. The sincerity of Michelle and the rest of The Pearl Team is why I continue to refer them to everyone I know!

12/8/22Mark Rz

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Michelle and Deborah did such a great job that I refer them to all of my neighbors and friends! I met Deborah and Michelle at an open house in our Reston neighborhood. I was immediately impressed with their warm, welcoming and professional style. When I was ready to sell my home, I knew who to call! The Pearl Team! At our first consultation, they made a few suggestions for me to update my home. It was so easy because they helped with the design and even provided a few A+ contractors. Their staging was amazing! The way they reorganized everything was truly a work of art. By listening to their advice about updating my home and even suggesting I list it a bit earlier than I planned, I made $40K over the asking price, not to mention it sold in 1 day! Since my son was finishing up with school, I wanted to ensure that he was able to finish out the school year so they worked with the buyers for me to stay until June 15th. That was a HUGE win for me! I was amazed at their quick responses to my questions and the wealth of knowledge they had as they guided me through the process. We are so happy to have sold at the right time and worked with the best team!!!

12/8/22Stacy Coggin

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When we sought to sell our Reston home, we knew we had to make top dollar on the sale. Renovated homes in our area sold at the price point we needed. However, the one on our street – same model as ours, but without any updates – sold for almost 30% less. We had renovated some areas in our house, so how much did our neighbor’s sale affect the price of our house? Would we get any return on investment if we made further updates to the house? How much renovation was needed to get top dollar? And who would do the renovations?

Thankfully, the Pearl Team knew the answers to these questions and many more. Deborah and Michelle assessed our home, advised us what needed updating and (just as importantly) what didn’t. They had superior knowledge of the real estate market and were on point with every suggestion. They arranged the renovation project, developed a winning marketing strategy and walked us through every step.

Deborah, Michelle and Laurie are top professionals. The whole Pearl Team (including the support staff and the contractors) are nice, personable and super smart. We felt like the most important clients they had. When we had a question, they responded promptly. When we needed a sanity check, they were there. When we encountered those “uh-oh” moments, they had everything covered.

We are glad we trusted the Pearl Team with our home and highly recommend them. They have the knowledge, the resources and the experience to maximize opportunities and resolve issues. Between Deborah’s excellent advice and Michelle’s remarkable negotiating skills, we ended up selling our beautiful Reston home at a price above asking with a free rent back! Thank you, Pearl Team!

12/8/22Robert Thompson

Google Review

When I received a letter from Deborah telling me she had a client looking to buy in my neighborhood, I thought "Ok, I'll give her a call to see what she has to say." Needless to say, I'm so glad I did! Deborah and her partner and sister, Michelle met with me. Right off the bat, their professionalism and knowledge of the market had me sold. They made a few suggestions on what I could do to get top dollar. Painting my kitchen cabinets, updating one bathroom, and getting rid of clutter was pretty painless, in my opinion. They even recommended a contractor and used their personal items to stage my home, which was very helpful.

I received well over the asking price for my home and even though the market was very competitive, I know I never would have received what I did if I didn't use Deborah and The Pearl Team. What a wonderful experience!

12/6/22Laura Sheldon

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I was referred to Deborah of The Pearl Team several years ago through a good friend. My journey to buy a home was very long due to personal and financial changes in my life. And, once I was ready to start looking, I broke my ankle. Deborah went above and beyond to look at homes on my behalf, sending me photos and walking me through the homes! She was so adaptable to my situation and didn't rush me and trust me, it was a long journey! When she found the home that would be perfect for me, she was tenacious and wouldn't take no for an answer! When the seller's realtor tells you that you're lucky to have Deborah advocating for you, you know you made the right decision. Choosing who you work with makes a big difference!

12/5/22W F

Google Review

If you want truly the Best real estate team and Realtor, select The Pearl Team. We worked with Deborah and Michelle to sell and purchase a home and they’re truly exception. Frankly, their team should be called The Diamond Team.

• Carat Weight – Our home sold significantly over any other home in our neighborhood. Our BURKE CENTRE sale was so sensational that our LEESBURG financial advisor told us about that groundbreaking sale. We proudly told her “that was our home!”
• Cut - it’s a rarity, we were lucky to find these excellent Realtors. They set the bar so high that there are no other realtors that I will ever want to work with.
• Clarity – Deborah and Michelle set us up for success and were there for us the entire way. They made it clear as to what we needed to do to our home prior to listing, told us how to stage our home, guided us through the negotiation process and clearly reviewed the contract on both the selling and purchasing side. They used the best photos and took our home’s description to a whole new place. It was elegantly written and made our home sound unbelievable. I read it and thought to myself, wow, I want to live there! It enticed people to come look at our home helping to get our price. Unlike other generic descriptions, their description was pointed and specific on what our home had to offer. On the purchasing side, Michelle communicated the status of the market and warned us that prices were going up. She was spot on. We were always kept in the loop.
• Color – We definitely got way more for our home than we could have imagined and purchased our home for under market value. Even when we got our first offer, the team continued to work for us to get other offers and negotiated an incredible deal. They were able to get us a free rent back when selling our home so we could move into the new home with an easy transition. Plus, their strong negotiation skills and proactiveness facilitated the opportunity for us to purchase our home at a lower price. They not only found us something off market, but also negotiated a great price (appraising significantly over contract price) while keeping all of our contingencies (where the rest of the market was waiving ALL contingencies) and we didn’t have to compete with other buyers (reducing our stress). They had to work with two family goals to purchase one home, which can be hard. They were very patient the entire time.

Deborah and Michelle were phenomenal and I loved working with them. You will too!

12/4/22Talal Tau

Google Review

I received a letter from Deborah Davis asking if I was interested in selling my home. At the time, I wasn't interested but kept in touch with her for over two years. When I reached out to her to sell my home, but wanted to build a new home on my current street in Arlington, I didn't think she would want to work with me. Deborah was up for the challenge! Not only did she sell our home in 3-days, but wrote letters to everyone in the neighborhood, finding us a house on the same street in 2-weeks! Each part of the transaction was very good, but putting it all together was over the top amazing! The best part of working with Deborah was her calmness. You see, I am not the easiest person to deal with. I had many frustrations during the process and Deborah kept me in check. There were a few times I wanted to throw in the towel. Thank god I had Deborah by my side to vent and keep me from making a huge mistake. I can't recommend her enough!

12/4/22Caitlin Mcdermott

Google Review

When we decided to move to Virginia from Texas, I asked our realtor if they could recommend a realtor in Virginia. How lucky were we that she referred us to Michelle of the The Pearl Team? Without knowing the area, Michelle started us on our search. All she had to go on was a house with a yard. Working in a crazy market was so discouraging for us! We loved the first two homes we put contracts on, and I wasn't sure we would find another house that we could be excited about. When Michelle showed us our current home in the historic district of Manasass, she asked the listing agent, "what do we have to do to win?" Those are the words that will always remind me of Michelle. We are now living in our dream home in such a wonderful neighborhood where we have met great friends! Since it was a historic home, Michelle had her team member and mother, Laurie, who is not only a realtor but an architect walk us through the home inspection. That gave us so much confidence! Michelle also provided us with a terrific lender who I can't say enough good things about too! Our experience with Michelle and The Pearl Team didn't end at closing. We hear from them throughout the year. They are truly invested in their clients!

12/1/22Mary L

Google Review

When I made the decision to retire my son told me that he had met a very nice real estate agent, Deborah Davis, of The Pearl Team. I agreed to meet with Deborah and discussed the type of home that I was looking for. Not only did Deborah listen very carefully to what I wanted, she went out of her way to search the Reston area for a new home for me. Deborah was very patient and never rushed me; she was very gracious when showing me multiple places within the Reston area.

Once I made the decision on the area I wanted to live, she worked tirelessly to show me multiple listings. When I asked for her opinion, she gave it. I grew to trust her direction explicitly. Upon locating the right place, she advised me on how to ensure the quickest purchase and closing procedures. I listened to her directions, and as she predicted, I purchased and settled on my new home in a smooth and expeditious transaction.

Not only did Deborah keep in close contact with me, whenever I reached out to her for advice, she was very responsive. She advised me that she would help me through the entire process of selling my home in Maryland, and true to her word, she introduced me to a member of their team who advised me through the entire process. Whenever I needed to speak with Deborah, she offered her expertise in contacting multiple contractors, etc., that I needed for a quick sale.

This is my first recommendation for a company, but I wholeheartedly recommend Deborah and The Pearl Team for your future home purchase.

11/29/22John McDonald

Google Review

Deborah Davis is an absolute professional: she gives exceptional real estate advice, provides exceptional service, keeps us informed, is incredibly responsive, deals with us honestly and always has our best interest at her heart instead of her own. We met her six years ago when we sold and purchased our home and were so impressed with her that we knew we wanted her to sell our home this year. Having her list our home was the best decision we made in the process. Her advice is golden and if we hadn't listened we wouldn't have been half as happy with the end result. If she tells you to trim the hedges, trim the hedges! There are so many unknowns when you are selling a home but Deborah eliminated those for us and selling our home was a smooth process. We felt like she was always 2-3 steps ahead of the process and kept us informed before every turn! Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and dedication is top-notch! Besides being a rockstar Realtor, Deborah is an amazing person! We can’t recommend her highly enough.

11/22/22Karen Grube

Google Review

The Pearl Team is amazing! After my initial outreach to them to sell my home, Michelle and Laurie immediately set up an appointment with me and took action. They knew just what needed to be done to update my home, get it listed quickly, and get it sold! After our initial meeting, they handled all the details of the renovation, staging, and selling while I was 1,000 miles away in my new home. I so appreciated their advice and frequent communications, and they made sure to prioritize my agreement and comfort with all decisions. I love their professionalism, knowledge of the local market, and enthusiasm for what they do! I highly recommend the Pearl Team!

11/20/22Allison Treubert

Google Review

I cannot imagine buying or selling a home without Deborah! When I was a first-time home-buyer, the Pearl Team patiently and expertly guided me through every stage of the house search, negotiation, and buying process. Seven years later, when our growing family needed to find a new home, Deborah was my first call. She counseled me on the dynamic housing market while being considerate and sensitive to our family’s timing. When we were ready to list, Deborah, Laurie and Michelle sprung to action! They strategized to design, stage, list, and sell our Capitol Hill row house to maximize its value. Deborah communicated with us closely every step of the way , and negotiated tenaciously to ensure we would close on the best offer. The Pearl Team also helped us navigate a house search in Arlington during the challenging summer 2022 market. They respected our budget, listened to our priorities, and ensured we were competitive on our offers. I truly believe we got the best deal in our neighborhood, and we have the Pearl Team to thank! Their teamwork, communication, expertise, and professionalism are unparalleled. If you’re buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia or DC, these are the experts you want on your side!

6/3/22christopher belmonte

Google Review

Laurie Perl was professional, experienced, energetic and highly responsive to our year long quest for a home in Northern Virginia. She came highly recommended by our son and daughter-in-law, and my wife and i can do the same!

5/16/22Michail Strouboulis

Google Review

We had the pleasure of working with Deborah and Laurie Pearl during our home search in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. We initially started our relationship with Deborah in 2020 while we were still living out of state. Later, we were joined by Laurie when the market intensified. Both Deborah and Laurie were highly knowledgeable of the market and very responsive, flexible, and patient with our detailed questions and requirements. Deborah provided the reassurance we needed when we weren’t finding exactly what we were looking for, while Laurie, with her architectural background, brought a technical perspective as we toured various properties. Throughout the process, we always knew we were in good hands and eventually found a home that checked all the boxes. Overall, we had an excellent experience and highly recommend the Pearl Team to anyone looking to buy or sell.

3/16/22Scott Brill

Google Review

We can’t thank Laurie Perl enough for helping us find our dream home! While relocating from NJ to Virginia, with 2 small kids, we couldn’t have done it without Laurie’s knowledge and expertise...and ability to entertain a 5yr old so we could have some uninterrupted time considering each property. Having never moving states before we didn’t know what to expect, the differences in the process & timing and Laurie was patient and extremely helpful at every stage.

Most importantly, just a really strong communicator – critical in our situation, but really any home purchase. She worked well with other realtors, while putting our needs first; successfully managed to ensure we were always one of the first to view a home (even if handled via facetime while we were in NJ) and staying informed of the quick changing status on any property.

Laurie took the time to understand our must haves, determined the specific neighborhoods where we would be most happy and ultimately was transparent about the trade-offs from one property to another. Given her architectural background, she was able to highlight aspects we didn’t know to look for and kept us honest when it came to potential remodels.

Laurie’s industry contacts were key to keeping our aggressive timeline, from septic to home inspector, mortgage broker, title, legal, everything was able to go through her team – again making the process so easy from a distance.

Thank you Laurie, I wish every purchase was as easy as you made this process.

1/13/22Andrea Villar

Google Review

2021 was a special year for our family. My cousin had just purchased a home for their growing family and soon enough we were ready for that whirlwind process as well.
The Pearl Team was who we wanted to work with! (Keeping it all in the family!) We were super excited to start this journey!
Laurie was introduced to us through Michelle, who had worked with my cousin. It was an awesome experience to work with someone so straight-forward and knowledgeable about many aspects of a home, especially for first time home buyers like us.
She really understood what we were looking for and what we needed in the home as well as what we didn't.
Late night showings, early morning meetings and late night emails. Laurie made the experience so much easier than it really is!
We started end of October and a few weeks we closed on a place we will finally call our HOME!
Definitely the best Christmas gift to us!!!
Laurie, Michelle and Deborah are the best at what they do and they definitely do it with a magic touch!!!

9/24/21Emily Fusco

Google Review

Working with Laurie Perl to purchase/sell your home is the best decision you’ll make all year!

The Perl Team came highly recommended to us by 5 different coworkers and friends, and they were the first call we made as first time homebuyers on a time crunch. Laurie made the entire process simple and stress-free. She listened to our needs and worked tirelessly around the clock to make sure we found exactly what we were looking for.

Laurie’s expertise, flexibility, and incredible response time made a huge difference in this competitive market. It was her quick thinking and tailored offer that allowed us to beat out all other bids before a majority of the scheduled showings even happened. Laurie didn’t miss a beat when we changed our plan last minute several times, and she gave us honest, helpful advice when it came to everything from initial offers to escalation clauses.

Thanks to Laurie, we moved into our dream home and neighborhood less than 30 days after our first conversation. I have typed and retyped this review trying to find the words that will do Laurie and The Pearl Team justice, but there are only so many synonyms for amazing. We are so fortunate and thankful to have worked with Laurie, she is truly an expert in her field and a wonderful person to know.

9/24/21Richard Cyr

Google Review

Laurie was fantastic to work with. It’s easy to tell that this is more than just a job or business to her and her team. She genuinely cares for each of her clients and was extremely helpful each step of the way. She has the knowledge and experience to know what to do and when. I can comfortably say that we wouldn’t have gotten our house without her. Can’t recommend her enough!

7/16/21Susan Theibault

Google Review

After receiving a well written, convincing mailer from the Pearl Team in April, I reached out to them to discuss the possibility of selling my home of 30+ years in Burke, and having them list it. After speaking with Michelle on the phone, I immediately felt hopeful and at ease, although I still hadn't completely decided to list my home. My fiancé met with Deborah and Laurie at the house so that they could evaluate it and their enthusiasm was Infectious. After some more deliberation on my part, and absolutely no pressure from Deborah and Michelle, I decided to list my home, and to list it with them.
From day 1, they were upbeat, knowledgeable, helpful and super responsive. They were thorough and communicative every step of the way and made me feel as though I was their only client, even though I knew that was far from true. Every text and every phone call to them was answered quickly and with great cheer. My home was listed and sold in just over 2 days for $62K over asking!
The entire experience could not posdibly have gone any better or smoother than it did, and I attribute that to the amazing job by Deborah and Michelle. I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you Pearl Team for a truly great experience!

7/14/21Kathleen Jones

Google Review

Michelle and Deborah were phenomenal throughout our entire selling and home buying process. They were incredibly responsive, and made the process completely seamless from start to finish. They’re extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market, and helped us feel comfortable when making any crucial or big decisions. They were genuine and sincere while doing everything possible to help find our “perfect” house, and were also honest and realistic when we needed them to be. They were extraordinarily patient with us, and overall just an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you, Michelle and Deborah!

4/7/21Leon Adelman

Google Review

We worked with Laurie on our Alexandria VA condo sale & on renting out the condo while we owned it. Lori is very responsive. She has impressive market experience, which helped us real estate newbies. Very much appreciate Laurie's excellent work on our behalf.

1/25/21H. P. Jugan

Google Review

The Pearl Team was the best thing happened in 2020-2021 for my family. They are very knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and so much fun to work with. Thanks to their excellent support and service, I was able to go through the process of selling my old house as well as searching, viewing, and purchasing our new house with no hassle at all! I also learned so much from them how to spot on important areas and measurement before purchasing a home. I highly recommend the Pearl Team to anyone looking for a professional and yet personal agents. I will work with the team again in the future. Thank you so much, Deborah, Michelle, and Lori. You are the best team!

12/8/20Mirian Munoz

Google Review

Laurie Perl met all my real estate needs in a professional, efficient, and caring manner. Laurie was available anytime I need her through the process of searching and buying our new house. Excellent service!

11/2/20Jessica Fauteux

Google Review

Deborah Davis is a colleague of mine at RE/MAX Allegiance and she is fantastic, professional, and hard working. She is a rock star and I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to her outside of my service areas.

11/1/20Pin Cullen

Google Review

Working with Deborah Perl Davis was a great experience.

She was very knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive. She walked my husband and me (first-time homebuyers) through the process, providing a clear understanding of the requirements, expectations, and potential pitfalls. She provided data analysis on the home prices and attributes that we were interested in so we could refine our search in the fast-pace D.C. market. Deborah was quick to respond to our questions (e-mails, texts, phone calls) and provided clear answers. We never felt that we were intruding on her time – she was actively engaging us during both the house hunting phase and after the sales contract was signed. She asked good questions about our preferences, without being pushy. Deborah maintained a flexible schedule and was quick to setup appointments for walk-throughs. She acted on our behalf in a reliable manner when we needed help or clarification with the Title Company, buyer, home inspector, condo association, etc. Deborah did a great job of negotiating our sales contract to get a competitive market price.

My husband and I strongly recommend Deborah to anyone looking for a professional and personable real estate agent.

8/26/20Monica Epstein

Google Review

Laurie Perl was our selling agent during a particularly difficult time due to COVID- 19, and I couldn’t be happier with the job she did.

Laurie was thorough in collecting information to ensure that she knew as much as possible about our home. She used the information to write detailed descriptions for potential buyers that highlighted the house’s best features. The photographs, Matterport, and brochure were all stunning and drew many prospective buyers within the first few days of the house being on the market.

After the house was under contract, Laurie worked diligently to coordinate the schedule of numerous system inspections, negotiate and advise us, draw up contract modifications, and facilitate all that was required through closing.

With Laurie’s hard work, we were able to sell our home very quickly and get the price we hoped for. I highly recommend Laurie to sell your home.

8/25/20Andrea Gallo

Google Review

We recently had the pleasure of working with Laurie and The Pearl Team when selling our home and then looking for our new home. We were so fortunate to have found Laurie when we decided to sell our house in Herndon, VA and then eventually move to Gainesville, PWC. As our Realtor, she helped us sell our house for the price we wanted, and then again helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood for the right price. And all of this happened during COVID-19! She and her team were very respectful about our fears regarding showing our house and then seeing houses to buy.
If the time ever comes when we will be looking for a new home, there isn't any question on who our Realtor will be!

8/3/20Ankur Saxena

Google Review

I had a great experience with Pearl team, to get our first home. Deborah is clearly one of the best estate agent we ever come across. Deborah as always, and was very conscientious and worked very hard to find our properties under difficult circumstances. After many unsuccessful bids, she was able to find us off market home in Broadlands VA without going into competition bid process, which saves us time & effort and have peace of mind. Highly recommended!

7/19/20Ted Benjamin

Google Review

We sold our house in Burke VA using the Pearl Team. They were outstanding from start to finish. We primarily worked with Laurie but both Michelle and Deborah also helped to make the process work well. They recommended improvements to our home, added staging pieces, and posted amazing photography of the house.

Despite the fact that Covid-19 and our home sale started almost at the same time, they were able to competently navigate the crazy environment and market the house without losing a beat. We sold the house at our asking price in the midst of the pandemic. We were very happy and recommend them highly..

7/19/20Agnes Constantino

Google Review

Laurie & the Pearl Team is Amazing. This past spring she sold our condo in less than 3 days and helped us upgrade to a larger home within our specific timeframe . With Laurie’s expertise and experience, she helped us strategize our offers, and with today’s competitive market, it is not an easy task. With her Architecture background she was able to steer us in the right direction and we’ve managed to avoid properties that could eventually cost us more money in repairs in the long run. Laurie can look at every nook and cranny of a home and tell you what could potentially be catastrophic. I’ve always trusted and respected her opinion and never regretted it. Laurie and her team of professionals, including the lenders, title company, and contractors will pull through even in the middle of a pandemic. Highly Recommended!!!

7/13/20Phil Apple

Google Review

When my husband and I were interviewing realtors to sell our home, Deborah and Michelle were the only ones who really listened to us. They advised us on exactly what we needed to do to show our home and staged it beautifully. They also put us in touch with their fabulous recommended contractor to perform some minor repairs. We also could not have asked for better responsiveness. Response time was literally always less than 5 minutes--even when they had a personal loss in their family. Again, the fact that they really listened and worked with us was key. Their expertise netted us $15K over our asking price and very favorable terms. Our home sold the day it went on the market! All in all, a great experience with the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend the Pearl Team!

2/16/19Melissa Glanz-Studer

Google Review

We cannot even begin to thank the Pearl Team enough for their expert advice and unwavering assistance through the entire home selling and buying process. Every time we hit a bump in the road Laurie and Michelle were there to offer a solution and words of encouragement to get us through. We are looking forward to starting the next chapter in our new home and none of this would have been possible without the Pearl Team’s caring and professional support and hard work.

2/7/19Fatima Haris

Google Review

We absolutely love Laurie. Buying a home is already stressful, but Laurie treated us like her own and made the process as smooth as it can get. Within the first day of our conversation, she sent us multiple homes to look at and worked with our budget. Moreover, when we did pick homes to look at, she went an hour before us to look at the houses on her own. Laurie has a background in architecture, which she puts into use when showing us houses. We learned a lot from her and she made sure she answered all of our questions. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is buying a house. She is awesome!