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Boutique by Design
At Welcome Home Realty Group we are boutique by design. This allows us to customize our services for each client and every transaction. Our full-service brokerage offers everything from in-house marketing to transaction and client management tools. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and empower our agents and their clients from start to finish.
As a brokerage, we focus on collaboration instead of competition in the workplace. Our agents excel by sharing their knowledge and areas of expertise with each other, helping to further the entire brokerage. In addition, our broker is dedicated to the continued training and education of our entire company, keeping everyone informed of new real estate laws and regulations.
Lastly, we don’t consider our work to be work. We truly enjoy our roles as real estate experts and our entire brokerage is like family. We attend fundraisers together, give back to our community, and our client appreciation events are great fun for clients and agents alike. Join our family and Welcome Home!
Testimonials
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Terry La Scola is the most knowledgeable, tactical, caring, responsive, and passionate realtor/broker in the Frederick County area.
I have worked with her twice. Once back in 2012 when we bought our first house and then for the past few years patiently looking for the right home to upgrade to with our three kids. Terry helped us sell our home, but not only that, we sold for way more than expected. We had a few neighbors in a row with identical townhouses and we sold for quite a bit more than our neighbors due to Terry’s expertise, planning, and staging. Terry and Jessica Hinkle both helped us on the purchasing side in 2021. You will find they respond immediately and are ready to help with whatever is needed. Jessica also has extensive expertise. There is no question this team cannot answer. They also have an extensive list of contacts, contractors, and handymen for any job whether it be painting, floors, walls, plumbing, electrical, etc. You are always treated like their number one customer. If it was not for Terry, Jessica, and the team at the office, we would not have gotten our contract in on time on the house we bought. We saw the house we bought just two hours before final offers were due and they go the offer in before the deadline. They also made the house settlement for both sale and purchase go very smoothly. This is the dream team of realtors. You will be very pleased if you choose Welcome Home Realty Group.
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- James
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Kat Royer is AMAZING!
!! She is so easy to work with and is very knowledgeable. She made what seemed like it was going to be a stressful home-selling situation into one that was stress-free. She was also very responsive and was incredibly easy to work with. I would highly recommend her.
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- Prashant
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I worked with Meg and she was an absolutely fantastic realtor. She was so patient, kind, and professional. I could tell that she truly cares about her clients and their needs. She is an expert in her field and was able to help us make informed decisions at every step. She went above and beyond to make sure we had all of the information we needed and helped us feel confident about our decisions. It was a pleasure working with Meg and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great realtor.
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- Liz G.
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I had the pleasure of working with Meg and I am so glad that I did. She is an amazing realtor who is highly knowledgeable and professional. Meg took the time to really understand my needs and preferences, and she was always available to answer any questions I had. She is patient, kind, and very honest, which helped me feel empowered during the home buying process. I felt like I was in good hands every step of the way. I would highly recommend Meg to anyone looking for a great realtor!
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- Karen L.
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Terry and her team are excellent. They had the experience necessary to anticipate and prepare for problems and issues with selling my home. They knew what was needed to get the best sales price and kept things running smoothly all the way up to closing. So glad to have Terry to get thru selling my home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- David
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Working with Meg and Welcome Home Realty Group was absolutely the right choice. From day one, we felt that Meg was invested in our success and listened to our needs. She provided excellent guidance throughout the entire process. Her local knowledge of the area and its different ins and outs proved to be priceless! This was incredibly true the week of closing where she went above and beyond to ensure our closing date did not change! We are truly lucky to have worked with Meg and would recommend her and Welcome Home Realty to friends and family!
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- Richard P.
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Meg Hetzel was outstanding as she helped my wife and me through the process of buying our first home. I have heard my friend's horror stories using other services in this crazy market, but with Meg, it couldn't have been any simpler. She patiently answered any questions we had and was able to explain the complicated process in easy-to-follow directions. After touring houses for about 2 weeks, we had an offer that was accepted on our dream house. I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for an agent in the area.
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- Brandon L.
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Kat Royer is AMAZING.
During the house-hunting process we lived in Indiana - so Kat literally went above and beyond. She helped us find a house in a very competitive market and we weren't even in the same state. Kat is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and funny. If everyone is as terrific as Kat, then we really look forward to living in Maryland. Would highly recommend Kat as a realtor. We have moved several times over the years so we have worked with many agents both from a buyer and seller perspective - and hands down, Kat is the best!
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- Stacy
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Meg is by far the best realtor I have ever worked with. When we started our journey we were going a different route. However, Meg didn't just hear what we had to say, she listened. Ultimately pushing us to a different route that best suited our wants and needs. Meg went above and beyond every time, taking care of our most tiny needs without hesitation. She was extremely professional and understanding throughout the whole process. I will continue to recommend Meg as she is the definition of best in the field.
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- Devon M
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We were fortunate enough to come across Kat Royer through our research for the best possible realtor to help us navigate an out-of-state purchase in a town we’d never visited. We were relocating for work, and had a tight timetable to work with (during COVID no less), and every online search variation we tried kept pointing us to Welcome Home Realty. Their reviews as a Realty Group were stellar, and Kat was one of the standouts among those named best to work with. Within the hour we were working with Kat, and could not be happier with our decision. Kat was very thoughtful and detail-oriented, and meeting with her was as easy as talking to a friend about upcoming house plans. She took our must-haves list to heart and, during a pandemic no less, was able to find us our dream home the first day we went house-hunting together. Something that checked all our boxes was coming soon onto the market, and Kat was able to act quickly to schedule us as the first showing-the rest is history.
We were simultaneously listing our move-out home in a different state, so were very limited on our availability, especially give that this was the middle of COVID lockdown. Kat was able to negotiate in our favor every step of the way, going above and beyond to organize every milestone so we could focus on packing. She made excellent suggestions on the best vendors for every part of the process, scheduled everything on our behalf, and gave us the smoothest settlement possible in a very volatile market. She is clearly selective in the teams she associates with, as all the folks she recommended extended us every courtesy throughout the process. I can honestly say that my wife and I would not be in our dream house today if we had gone with anyone else-could not be more satisfied with Kat and her team!
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- Bryan H.
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Kat is amazing at what she does! We now have utilized Kat’s knowledge and expertise to purchase two homes and sell another! She is always able to answer any questions and makes the process feel easy. We are so grateful for everything she has done for us throughout the processes and can’t thank her enough for helping us get into our forever home!
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- Autumn and Luke R
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We had a great experience buying our first home with Welcome Home Realty Group. Kat Royer helped us through every step of the process so we felt comfortable with everything. We were new to Frederick and she helped us find great listings to view and set up super productive days of shopping. We knew nothing about the home buying process and she made it easy for us. We found and closed on the perfect home on a short timeframe and we couldn't be happier. I would recommend Kat and Welcome Home Realty Group to anyone looking to buy a home!
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- Jill C.
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Kat Royer and the Welcome Home Realty team were fantastic to work with! As a first-time homebuyer with a very specific wish list, Kat made navigating the crazy pandemic real estate market as easy as possible. She's knowledgeable, responsive, friendly, patient, and organized everything I needed for a smooth closing once we found a place that checked all my boxes. Thanks, Kat!!
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- Autumn
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Terry La Scola handled the sale of my home in June of 2021.
Having used her services before in a prior purchase in 2010 and sale in 2011, was why I was a return customer. Her impeccable attention to detail, anticipating all possible roadblocks, and dutifully ensuring I was a satisfied client puts her way ahead of the pack. Even in this "sellers" market contracts can become a log jam if they are not negotiated and executed properly. In my case, I had multiple offers but I didn't take the highest offer given the complex litany of issues it would have presented. Issues Terry was able to decipher. As a result, the sale and closing were completed without a hitch and occurred 8 days early. Hence, I highly recommend her for all your real estate purchase and sale needs.
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- John
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Working with Kat and the Welcome Home Realty Group was nothing short of a fantastic experience.
As first-time homebuyers, we were nervous about everything, but Kat made the entire process easy and understandable. She was responsive, professional, and supportive every single step of the way. We received top-notch advice on the market dynamics, offers, and all that went into our home purchase. In addition, they connected us to relevant resources such as contractors, lenders, settlement companies, home inspectors, and more. You absolutely cannot go wrong with Welcome Home Realty Group. I highly recommend Kat and the team, they are the best. Thank you for everything!
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- Jon
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Terry La Scola is the most knowledgeable, tactical, caring, responsive, and passionate realtor/broker in the Frederick County area. I have worked with her twice. Once back in 2012 when we bought our first house and then for the past few years patiently looking for the right home to upgrade to with our three kids. Terry helped us sell our home, but not only that, we sold for way more than expected. We had a few neighbors in a row with identical townhouses and we sold for quite a bit more than our neighbors due to Terry’s expertise, planning, and staging. Terry and Jessica Hinkle both helped us on the purchasing side in 2021. You will find they respond immediately and are ready to help with whatever is needed. Jessica also has extensive expertise. There is no question this team cannot answer. They also have an extensive list of contacts, contractors, and handymen for any job whether it be painting, floors, walls, plumbing, electrical, etc. You are always treated like their number one customer. If it was not for Terry, Jessica, and the team at the office, we would not have gotten our contract in on time on the house we bought. We saw the house we bought just two hours before final offers were due and they go the offer in before the deadline. They also made the house settlement for both sale and purchase go very smoothly. This is the dream team of realtors. You will be very pleased if you choose Welcome Home Realty Group.
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- James
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We are so thankful that we were able to work with Terry in the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. She was patient with us as we embarked on the journey of selling our home. She guided us as we prepared to list our home and encouraged us when we were discouraged. She listened to us and helped us navigate a difficult market. She pushed us when we needed to be pushed and fought hard for us when we needed an advocate. She is a wise counselor and a steady advisor. We are so grateful to be in our new home and would recommend Terry to anyone looking for a realtor.
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- Ann and Ivan
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Terry has represented and advised us buying and selling properties/houses over the years. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her loyalty and counsel are welcome in any kind of market. And as always she makes the entire experience seem effortless yielding solid results. Always a pleasure!
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- Jon H.
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Meg did an outstanding job listening to my needs and finding a house to turn into a home. As a first-time home buyer, Meg helped me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend choosing Meg or anyone on the Welcome Home Realty Group Team for your next move.
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- Carley R
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Terry La Scola and Jessica Hinkle from Welcome Home Realty Group. From the outset of my home buying process to its wonderful conclusion, they were exceedingly knowledgeable, responsive, supportive, and professional. I am so grateful to have benefited from their expertise and counsel during this uniquely challenging experience.
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- Joe and Ashley
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Our experience with Meg Hetzel of Welcome Home Realty was nothing less than amazing. Her knowledge of the area and the real estate market was unmatched, and she was ready with suggestions and solutions at every turn. As first-time home buyers, we were inundated with information— it was overwhelming. Meg worked hard to ensure we were making informed decisions and took the time to explain each step and answer every one of our questions (we had quite a few). She listened attentively to our needs, and when we found the perfect house, she helped us craft a fair but competitive offer. Because of Meg, we were able to realize our dream of home ownership, even in an aggressive market. I recommend Meg to anyone looking to buy or sell their home— she is the best!
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- Jillian L.
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Meg was amazing through every step of the process. We are first time home buyers and she made it very easy and painless for us. She was able to answer any questions we had and did an awesome job communicating with us and walking us through the home buying process. I would recommend her to everyone and anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Alex G.
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Kat Royer is an incredible realtor, the best I have ever worked with. She is friendly, professional, and really knows the real estate market. Further, she is always on top of things, keeping everything on schedule; she seems to always be working and makes her customers feel like they are very important. Her advice during the buying and selling process is invaluable. She will tell you what she thinks and the why behind it; which I really appreciate.
She has worked with us on both buying and selling a townhouse in the Frederick area. I was especially impressed with her staging help and photography of our home when we put it on the market to sell. No doubt this hard work paid off as we were flooded with interest and had an offer very quickly. We are trying to convince her to relocate to Florida so we can use her again in the future. After working with her it is very hard to work with other realtors. Once you work with someone as top notch as Kat, it is very hard to work with the rest.
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- Arthur S.
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When buying my first home I had the pleasure to work with Meg. After my first meeting with Meg, I know she was the right Realtor for me. She was able to explain everything about the home-buying process to me in detail answering all my random questions along the way. When the time came to formulate an offer; she did excellent work detailing my offer to be extremely attractive to sellers.
I can't recommend Meg enough she was a joy to work with. I've already recommended her to some friends who will start their own home-buying adventure in the near future.
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- Jordan H.
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I am so thankful to have been able to work with Meg to purchase our new home! She listened to what we wanted to find, answered all of my questions along the way, and was very responsive and informative throughout the process.
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- Gen S.
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Being a first-time homebuyer, you have no idea what you are doing.
Meg was there every step of the way and took the time to explain everything to us! She helped scope out homes that we were interested in and always had our interest at hand. She was very responsive and professional! I would recommend Meg and Welcome Home Realty Group to all of my friends and family! I hope to work with her again in the future!
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- Anecia
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Kat is amazing at what she does!
We now have utilized Kat’s knowledge and expertise to purchase two homes and sell another! She is always able to answer any questions and makes the process feel easy. We are so grateful for everything she has done for us throughout the processes and can’t thank her enough for helping us get into our forever home ??"
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- Autumn
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We were extremely fortunate to have found Terry. From the planning steps for the sale to the final paperwork stages we were supported by Terry and her office team as if we were always her primary concern. She understood the unique qualities of our quirky cabin and advocated for the property as if she were the homeowner herself. We had relocated to the opposite side of the country and she assumed the unofficial role as the de facto property manager in our absence. She coordinated and oversaw a few small maintenance issues that we were unable to do ourselves. This way way beyond what we would have expected from her but she was more than happy to assist in any way possible. Terry is the ultimate professional and we felt we had the best of friends helping us to sell our beloved home. We can’t possibly thank her enough.
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- Peter and Lori
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Terry and her team made the selling process simple and stress-free. They were an absolute delight to work alongside. She is an experienced professional who treats her clients as if each one of them is special. I highly recommend her as a real estate professional. In my opinion, every real estate agent should strive to emulate her skills. I sincerely thank her and her team for all their efforts regarding the sale of our home.
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- Irene
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Terry and her team made the selling process simple and stress-free.
They were an absolute delight to work alongside. She is an experienced professional who treats her clients as if each one of them is special. I highly recommend her as a real estate professional. In my opinion, every real estate agent should strive to emulate her skills. I sincerely thank her and her team for all their efforts regarding the sale of our home.
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- Irene
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Being a first-time homebuyer, you have no idea what you are doing. Meg was there every step of the way and took the time to explain everything to us! She helped scope out homes that we were interested in and always had our interest at hand. She was very responsive and professional! I would recommend Meg and Welcome Home Realty Group to all of my friends and family! I hope to work with her again in the future!
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- Anecia W
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Terry and her assistant were very helpful throughout the process.
We were always kept informed and everything went very smoothly. Very professional and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for everything!
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- Emma
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I am so fortunate to have had her in my corner! Kat will listen to you to ensure your needs are met (and exceeded), she takes care of all of your worries, and keeps you informed throughout the process! When I was ready, we discussed the plan and she took off running —She quickly made my house look wonderful, the photos were amazing and my house got so much immediate attention that we had 7 offers within 5 days on the market! Kat provided top-notch service and expertise and earned the highest recommendation I can give!
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- Doreen
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We can’t say enough good about Welcome Home Realty! Kat Royer and Terry Lascola came highly recommended and they did not disappoint!
Terry sold our house in a short period of time and for an amount we were very happy with. We had a ton of confidence in her. She was very professional but also very warm and genuine.
We gave Kat Royer a run for her money. It took months to find our perfect home. There were so many hiccups that she had to navigate through due to foreclosures, banks etc... but she handled them all like a champ! She was very knowledgeable and upbeat and more than willing to help us find exactly what we were looking for. We definitely found our dream home and we have her to thank for helping us through a very challenging time. Thanks Kat and Terry, we are so grateful.❤️Jill and Rob
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- Jill and Rob B.
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Meg was wonderful to work with! She was professional, kind, thorough, patient, understanding and willing to listen to my wants and needs. She helped me find a house that checked off every box on my list, which I didn’t think would be possible! She’s great and I highly recommend her.
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- Alicia C
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Terry and the team at Welcome Home are the very best! Terry is thorough, professional, and great to work with. She is honest and forthright. We feel our investments are safe under Terry’s watchful eye. She’s been there for us every step of the way. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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- Hersha
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My salesperson, Jennifer Burns, was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful.
She made my purchase easy and explained everything along the way. I would highly recommend her in the future.
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- Gina
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Terry & her team did a remarkable job selling our home during these unprecedented times with the Covid-19 pandemic and the severe economic downturn. Terry was generous with her time & efforts, and provided superb guidance. She also took special care in listening to, and more importantly, abiding by our concerns. Compared to other brokers and agents we have used in the past, Terry more than earned her compensation. Terry truly understands the market. My wife & I highly recommend Terry to sell & buy your next home. Thank you, Terry. Keep up the good work.
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- Steven
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Terry and her assistant were very helpful throughout the process. We were always kept informed and everything went very smoothly. Very professional and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for everything!
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- Emma
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Kat Royer and the Welcome Home Realty team were fantastic to work with! As a first time homebuyer with a very specific wish list, Kat made navigating the crazy pandemic real estate market as easy as possible. She's knowledgable, responsive, friendly, patient, and organized everything I needed for a smooth closing once we found a place that checked all my boxes. Thanks, Kat!!
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- Autumn
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Terry and the team at Welcome Home are the very best!
Terry is thorough, professional, and great to work with. She is honest and forthright. We feel our investments are safe under Terry’s watchful eye. She’s been there for us every step of the way. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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- Hersha
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Terry La Scola handled the sale of my home in June of 2021. Having used her services before in a prior purchase in 2010 and sale in 2011, was why I was a return customer. Her impeccable attention to detail, anticipating all possible roadblocks, and dutifully ensuring I was a satisfied client puts her way ahead of the pack. Even in this "sellers" market contracts can become a log jam if they are not negotiated and executed properly. In my case, I had multiple offers but I didn't take the highest offer given the complex litany of issues it would have presented. Issues Terry was able to decipher. As a result, the sale and closing were completed without a hitch and occurred 8 days early. Hence, I highly recommend her for all your real estate purchase and sale needs.
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- John
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Terry is an excellent agent and person, and knows the housing market well. We hit some rough spots due to Covid-19 pandemic, but Terry kept on pushing through, even our escrow was difficult with many issues, but nonetheless, she helped carry the sale through
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- Wade
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Kat is truly AWESOME!!! I am so fortunate to have had her in my corner! Kat will listen to you to ensure your needs are met (and exceeded), she takes care of all of your worries, and keeps you informed throughout the process! When I was ready, we discussed the plan and she took off running —She quickly made my house look wonderful, the photos were amazing and my house got so much immediate attention that we had 7 offers within 5 days on the market! Kat provided top-notch service and expertise and earned the highest recommendation I can give!
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- Doreen B
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Working with Kat and the Welcome Home Realty Group was nothing short of a fantastic experience. As first time home buyers we were nervous about everything, but Kat made the entire process easy and understandable. She was responsive, professional, and supportive every single step of the way. We received top notch advice on the market dynamics, offers, and all that went into our home purchase. In addition, they connected us to relevant resources such as contractors, lenders, settlement companies, home inspectors, and more. You absolutely cannot go wrong with Welcome Home Realty Group. I highly recommend Kat and the team, they are the best. Thank you for everything!
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- Jon P
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Terry has represented and advised us buying and selling properties/houses over the years. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Her loyalty and counsel are welcome in any kind of market. And as always she makes the entire experience seem effortless yielding solid results. Always a pleasure!
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- Jon H.
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I recently worked with Meg and it was an absolute pleasure. She was the perfect balance of knowledgeable and kind, and she really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with each step of the process. She took the time to educate us and answer all of our questions thoroughly, which made us feel empowered throughout. Her expertise certainly shone through, as she made the process smooth and stress-free. I would highly recommend Meg to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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- K.G.
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My wife and I used Welcome Home and they are the absolute best. They have their finger on the pulse of the market like you wouldn't believe. Kat listened to us, really listened and then informed and guided us through the whole process. I really felt like they were a powerful ally in buying our first home, and friends by the end. I can't recommend them enough.
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- Ian H
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Terry is fantastic! She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, understanding, and patient. She was the realtor that helped me buy my home and was the obvious choice when the time came for me to sell it. She gave wonderful advice to help me prepare the house for sale and was thoughtful and communicative the whole way through the selling process. I could not have been happier with the process and I’m so thankful for all of Terry’s hard work. I highly recommend her!
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- Alicia
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Really good experience, Terry has the best teamwork they give you the best and smoothest process of the selling or buying.
I would highly recommend using her services to everyone.
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- Manuel
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Highly recommend Terry and her team — professional, efficient, productive and so easy to work with!
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- Mei
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