Meet The Team
Karla Pinato Team of Northrop Realty's Listings
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Karla is the type of realtor my husband and I always hoped existed. She is an absolute professional and expert. She was so on top of our negotiating and Closing process, we felt like her only clients. Having the added disadvantage of being overseas, Karla consistently went above and beyond on our behalf. She video-chatted with us while viewing homes and when we were ready to put in an offer, she gave us no pressure stats and tips on what’s been successful in the current market and stayed in constant communication. We really valued Karla’s objective, but honest approach. She even met inspectors and tradesmen on our behalf when we couldn’t be there. We recommend her 100% and would use her again.”
zuser20160715224619514“Karla recently helped us buy and sell. This is our second time working with Karla. She is extremely patient and truly gets to know you and what you’re looking for. She is extremely responsive and is someone my husband and I truly trusted when it came to her judgement. She negotiated well for us and helped us land our forever home. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.”
tambraweigman“Mrs. Karla is an exceptional realtor, and our family has had the pleasure of knowing her for a considerable period.She possesses an extensive support network and is adept at connecting clients with their specific needs, ranging from water testing to home inspections and negotiations.Regarding property transactions in the DMV area, I consistently recommend her due to her professionalism and profound expertise.”
JohnB4009“We are incredibly grateful for all Karla has done for us over the past five years. From helping us find and purchase our cottage in Fulton, to patiently searching (though no fault of hers!) for that “just right” forever home with a first-floor primary and low HOA fees, and finally guiding us through listing and selling the cottage—she was there every step of the way.Karla was wonderful and a steady support through all of our back-and-forth decisions about which home to sell first, the many homes that didn’t quite work out, and her thoughtful suggestions that helped us prepare the cottage for sale. Her guidance in explaining the multiple offers and helping us reach a quick settlement made the entire process so much smoother.She is not only a fabulous Realtor, but now someone I consider a true friend, and we are so thankful for her. We recommend her VERY HIGHLY!”
nancypulfordmartin“Karla was fantastic throughout of home selling process. She had our home in Westminster sold within 5 days. She extremely organized and helped us navigate the numerous offers that we had received. She went above and beyond with our sale, keeping us informed throughout the process. We will recommend Karla to any of our friends and families looking to sell their home in the near future.”
jfrei30“We cannot say enough positive things about our realtor, Karla Pinato. She sold our house in just one week and helped us secure our new home the very first day it went on the market. We chose her for her experience and professionalism, and it turned out to be an excellent decision.We are in our 70s and had lived in our home for 40 years, so the idea of moving—and downsizing—felt overwhelming. She understood that and supported us throughout the entire process of preparing our home. We were highly impressed with the professionalism of her entire team.Karla was always available—days, nights, weekends—whenever we had a question or concern. She offered us excellent recommendations for contractors, (even contacting them for us) moving services, and everyone else we needed along the way. Every detail was handled with professionalism and care. She eliminated much of our stress by making the process workable. We are deeply grateful to Karla and recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”
trainman71350“She’s one of the best in the business. Her understanding of the market and expertise in selling my home in Dayton was fantastic. I was able to get top dollar for all of the design work I put in. She also helped me purchase an amazing home. She is so professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend!”
larobins35“Karla helped us sell our old home, she had great advice on what repairs and upgrades would bring the best return on investment for us. Her staging team was very professional and created a beautiful listing and brochure for us. We received multiple offers after the open house showing, went under contract, and completed the sale within 5 weeks of the house going on the market! Throughout the process Karla was very engaged, and smoothed out any minor bumps we hit along the way. I highly recommend Karla and her team to anyone looking to sell their home!”
Lee Hughes“Karla was incredible to work with! We found our dream home, and thanks to her negotiation skills in working with the seller's agent, we got it for well under asking. Buying a house can be nerve-racking, but she was always reassuring and quick to address any issues as they popped up. Her communication with us was top-notch -- even though she is a very popular agent, she treated us like we were her top client. I so appreciated her warmth and personal investment in helping us get our home, but above all, I appreciated how she got results. When we first saw our new house, I loved it but knew it was a long shot for us to get it. Karla's experience is what made it possible. This is the fifth time I have worked with a real estate agent, and Karla was not only the best by *far* -- she made me realize my expectations could have been much higher all along. She also works with an excellent team that made the process go smoothly. We have been in our dream home for a couple of months now, and we still can't believe our good fortune in getting this place. It's rare for me to recommend a professional as highly as I can recommend Karla. She is truly exceptional.”
ariake76“Working with Karla was great. She has a great handle on the market and was very communicative throughout the entire process. As a first time home buyer, I would highly recommend working with Karla. She was always very responsive, knowledgeable and had a great handle on the whole process that she helped me worked through without it being overwhelming, despite how fast the market moves. She has a network of similarly talented individuals to help at every step along the way and she had the negotiating skills to help me put together a winning offer on the first try. Her pulse on the market was strong enough to estimate how high the offer would need to go in order to win. I highly recommend working with Karla for your next transaction!”
Greg Carmean“Shanda proved to be an exceptional realtor. We were initially referred to her by Karla Pinato, who highlighted Shanda's extensive local knowledge.She consistently demonstrated professionalism, a pleasant demeanor, and excellent communication skills. The home buying process was truly enjoyable with her guidance.Should you have the opportunity to work with Shanda, we are confident that you will be very satisfied.”
Rebecca Balyozian“Shanda has a great way of turning the chaos of buying a home into a calm. As a first time home buyer, I was very overwhelmed with the task of moving across the country but in using her connections and knowledge of the local area, we were able to close on our home within our desired time frame with ease. If there's anything you can expect from her it's great communication and attention to detail. Looking forward to working with her again.”
Medardo Alexander Amaya“Shanda, my real estate agent, helped me tremendously with purchasing my home in Havre de Grace, MD. She went above and beyond throughout the entire process. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine understanding of her clients made all the difference. I couldn’t imagine getting through this experience without her support. She was thoughtful, kind, and truly focused on helping others—not just making a sale. If you ever need an exceptional realtor, she is the one to call.”
brigittegm9“Shanda was amazing and helped us see several properties on a very short notice. She was patient and responsive throughout the process, and made us very comfortable with moving forward.”
Amadeo Vazquez“Shanda was amazing. We lost our home to a fire about two months ago and were looking for a 12 month rental. The twists and turns of the process were extremely frustrating. About 6 weeks into our dealings with the insurance company we contacted Shanda and she immediately got to work showing us homes that would fit our family’s (of 5) needs. In less than a week we found a home and moved in. She was easy to work with with, definitely went the extra mile to make sure we landed in a good home in a good area. She was an absolute lifesaver, our family will never forget her work on our behalf. We’d give her 10 stars, there aren’t enough stars”
robertcblackford“Shanda is an outstanding real estate agent. Her deep knowledge of the market and strategic negotiation skills helped me secure the best offer and a winning bid. As a recent buyer, I was highly satisfied with her representation.”
hamiltonmartin36“Shanda was absolutely a breath of fresh air! Our family was searching for a safe and spacious place to call home and she was god-send! The stressors of trying to find a place on our own was insanely nerve wrecking to say the least. We had applied at one place on our own and the landlord was then unresponsive. That put a bad taste in our mouths and was now leery of scams. We reached out to Shanda and she made it happen going forward! We narrowed down our search to 2 top places; scheduled 2 viewings which that's all it took! We didn't want to view too many places because mentally we would confuse ourselves in our main goal which is moving to a safe and spacious place yet needing to be near the children's boundary schools! Shanda promptly scheduled a viewing and we agreed that we was interested in the first home. Shanda is extremely knowledgeable and patient as she eased ALL of our stressors during this time. She walked us through the process to apply and advocated for our family to land the perfect place! She is communicative, professional and honest which makes it all worth our while choosing her as Thee #1 Realtor ever! My husband and I will definitely refer others to her!!!!!!! Thanks a million Shanda, You're the best!!!!!”
Alberta M“Shanda is amazing! She’s very knowledgeable in the market and goes above and beyond to find you the home of your dreams! Really loved working with her and appreciate the dedication to getting a deal done! Negotiation skills 10/10. Highly recommend!”
Hail Alhashem“Shanda is so kind, professional, and knowledgeable . She made our experience so easy and pleasant. She was available to assist us with anything that we needed. I definitely recommend her to our friends and family.”
roudanesh“Shanda was incredibly helpful to work with. She showed us many homes over the span of a few weeks. She was very responsive and helped pick out ones that met our needs. She was extremely patient, friendly and kind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is looking to rent or buy a home.”
Christopher Breden“Kim was great! We did an extremely quick 2 week close and she made it happen without a problem and has been super responsive throughout the whole process and after! She even got me a nice gift basket as a present. I highly recommend Kim. Thanks!”
NateHuegel“She was excellent in every way. So kind , , knowledgeable . My English wasn't great but she help me for everything. I truly recommend to her for anybody. I want to experience her service to other people too. I was really appreciate her work with me.”
junkomoy08“Kim did an excellent job helping my fiancé and I find our first house! Kim was extremely patient throughout this whole process and answered any questions we had in a timely matter. It is evident Kim has a lot of knowledge on inspections, what to look for, and how to make this process more smooth than stressful. Kim made sure she listened to any of our wants/needs we were looking for in a house and even offered other ideas when needed. Kim went above and beyond by scheduling house tours, making herself available no matter the time, and listening to anything we said. As a first time home buyer it is nerve wracking to get a house but any nerves we had were quickly gone after working with Kim. We had a great experience working with Kim and would definitely use her again! I would recommend Kim to anyone who is looking for a house!”
kateyokay“My fiancé and I set a goal to buy our first house towards the end of this year. We are a young couple and barely knew a thing about the home buying process a couple months ago. We used Kim because of her hustle, ambition, responsiveness, negotiation skills, I mean the list goes on. Essentially everything you would want in a real estate agent. We had a lot of doubt going into the home buying process, but Kim helped lay out a fantastic game plan for us and worked along with us every step of the journey. She also connected us with great partners which made this whole process quite seamless. Kim turned our whole attitude in the process from stressed to beyond excited. You can tell Kim is truly passionate about what she does and wants the best for her clients, making her a pleasure to work with. If you are in the market to buy or sell, I would highly advise connecting with Kim Saleik!”
T Saleik“Kim was the first agent my husband & I met with after deciding to sell our home. We were incredibly impressed by how much homework she did to prepare for our meeting - she’s clearly very thorough and detail-oriented. More importantly, she was sensitive to my discomfort around inviting a realtor into a home in need of updates, and to the wide array of emotions involved in leaving a longtime home. Her mix of professionalism and empathy helped to make the thought of selling feel less overwhelming. Although we ultimately did not end up working together, I have no doubt that we would have been in great hands with Kim.”
Jenn Gruber“Kim was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was quick to schedule showings and made sure we saw every home we were interested in without delay. Throughout the entire process, she consistently followed up, kept us informed, and made us feel supported every step of the way. Even after closing, she continues to reach out for holidays and thoughtful gestures—like bringing us a Thanksgiving pie to enjoy in our new home. We truly don’t feel forgotten, and that level of care means so much. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and thoughtful agent.”
Conroy kayleigh“Kim helped me out a bunch. I had a lot on my plate in between moving unexpectedly and starting grad school. However, I never worried about whether I would find a place to live. She professionally made the process seamless while maintaining a comfortable friendliness.”
Joshua Ciskowski“Kim went above and beyond for me and my fiancé in our house search! This wasn’t our first time working with her— she also helped us find a rental two years ago. Kim was patient as we toured multiple options, and she was eagle-eyed in pointing out potential code issues that could create issues for our FHA loan. I cannot rave enough about Kim’s responsiveness, kindness, and willingness to educate us throughout the process of buying our first home! We will be clients for life!”
Rebecca Rainey“I would highly recommend Kimberley. She was able to schedule showings with very short notice to accommodate our changing schedule and requirements. She and her team, knowledgeable and professional, made the entire process from offer to closing quick and smooth. It was a pleasure to work with her through our journey to find the just right property!”
lin fallone“My girlfriend, her young son, and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kimberley to find our perfect home in Crofton, MD. From day one, Kimberley made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. She not only found us an incredible home in less than a month but also made us all feel like family during the process—including our son, who absolutely adores her and is just as excited about our new home!Kimberley’s knowledge of the Crofton area is unmatched, and she made sure we were informed every step of the way. Whether it was answering our countless questions or coordinating seamlessly with our lender, she was always responsive and professional. She went out of her way to include our son in the home tours, asking him questions and making sure he felt part of the process. Thanks to her, he’s thrilled about his new home and keeps saying how much he loves “Ms. Kimberley.”What truly sets Kimberley apart is her dedication to her clients. She was friendly, professional, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire journey. I’ve already recommended her to several friends, including a contractor, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. If you’re looking for a realtor who is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about your family and your happiness, reach out to Kimberley! We’re beyond happy with our new home, and we owe it all to her!”
dbarr28“Stacy is an amazing realtor!! As first-time homebuyers, she made such a positive impact throughout the whole process. Her knowledge and expertise was always something we could depend on and she made sure to keep us informed of everything no matter what time of day it was. Not only was it her professionalism that made us comfortable, but also her welcoming personality and patience. We definitely recommend Stacy!!”
cassiecreyes“Miss Stacey was absolutely amazing. She is highly professional, knowledgeable, and resourceful! I got in contact with her while I was overseas, and she was truly the best. The time zone difference was a major challenge, along with not being able to physically view homes, but she went to every property I sent her and recorded detailed walkthroughs for me.As a first time homebuyer, I was very nervous, but Miss Stacey took the time to explain every step of the home buying process, which gave me so much peace of mind. If you feel nervous or unsure about negotiating, she confidently takes charge to ensure you get the deal you deserve.She is extremely pleasant to work with, makes you feel at ease, and genuinely cares about her clients. Truly the best of the best. I will be recommending her to anyone looking to purchase a home!!”
Tyrone Brooks“Stacy did an outstanding job from start to finish. She helped navigate us through the process and we would highly recommend her to anyone! Stacy was very knowledgeable and was always available to answer any questions we had. Here response time was very impressive as well.”
tmzj“Stacy explained everything we needed to know to follow the process for selling our house and getting the best offer. She anticipated many of our questions and was empathetic to our concerns. She guided us through the settlement process and once again alleviated our concerns. She even provided a list of known movers in our community and we chose one.”
caro feil1“Stacy was incredible to work with. She went above and beyond for us and was always available whenever we needed her. She made sure that we found a home that was right for us.”
michael76wright76“Stacy was absolutely wonderful! I recommend anyone looking to buy a home (especially first time homebuyers like myself) to use Stacy’s knowledge and professionalism. She helped us thoroughly with every step in our home buying journey. We could not have found our dream home without her!”
shannonmw71“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”
bammac04“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.”
c v tait“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.”
Miquela Kriskovich“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!”
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