Bio
Hey there!
I'm a Baltimore native, proudly raised in the small town of Kingsville, MD. After graduating from Perry Hall Christian School, I embarked on an exciting journey, balancing my educational pursuits in nursing and interior design with adventures around the globe. From the heart of Montego Bay, Jamaica where I spent time working in an orphanage learning sign language from the children and helping with projects like painting and re-building fences, to the breathtaking landscapes of Australia, I soaked up every bit of culture and experiences that came my way.
Fast forward to today, and I'm a proud mom of two incredible little humans. But the love doesn't stop there — I also consider myself a devoted pet parent. From fish and chickens to my ever-energetic Australian Shepherd and even a couple of lizards, my home is a delightful zoo! In my previous career, I thrived in the world of residential interior design, styling, and project management. Now, I'm channeling these passions into the thrilling realm of real estate. I absolutely adore helping people find their dream homes and making their visions come to life.
When I'm not busy conquering the real estate world, you'll find me pursuing my true passions. I'm a nature enthusiast at heart, constantly seeking adventure in the great outdoors. Whether it's gardening, fishing, hunting, or discovering a hidden gem in a new destination, I'm always up for an exhilarating experience.
So, let's connect and share our love for life's amazing journey. Feel free to drop me a line and let's embark on new adventures together!
Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"Grateful for my realtor's exceptional service in selling my house in Bel Air, Maryland. His professionalism and expertise ensured a smooth process, and I'm delighted with the excellent price achieved. I Highly recommend for anyone navigating the real estate journey. Thank you for a job well done!"
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"I have bought and sold my homes with Josh and Charlie. They are 2 of the most genuine people I know. They treat you like a friend, not a transaction and have your best interests in mind always. I will never use any other agents and anyone would be crazy not to choose them in the home journey. They are stuck with me now for life!"
Client
"Josh was a great relator! He helped every step of the way. He was informative, easy to get ahold of, always helpful and available for any needs along the way! He was able to make the sale go so smoothly. He has a great network of people (including lenders, insurance brokers, inspectors, and any other little things we needed) he’s got a great network and knows just how to Steer you in all the right… Read More places…Really enjoyed working with him and would definitely use him again for any future sales!!! He’s reasonable and willing to do what it takes to get the job done!!! Thanks Josh" Read Less
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"When we decided to sell our Maryland house, the choice of realtor was obvious. It was Jeri that helped us find and buy that house in a similarly tight market. When we came back to her, we found her just as knowledgeable and dedicated as we remembered. She created 'buzz' with a coming soon campaign and we identified a buyer just as soon as the house listed. When our buyer became problematic, Je… Read Moreri immediately identified a new buyer at the same price by using her extensive industry contacts and staying engaged with interested buyers' agent" Read Less
James L
"Our experience with Realtor, Jeri Herl was wonderful!! Based on Jeri’s expertise , we followed her suggestions to present our home for sale. In June ’22, we sold our home in Burtonsville Md. in the first week!! It was also sold for multiple thousands over the asking price! Jeri advised us correctly on every step. Jeri was also the realtor who sold us THIS same home 32 years ago! She was on top of … Read Morethe emails and paperwork and phone calls throughout the quick moving process! We absolutely recommend Jeri Herl for your home sale! Thank you Jeri! God Bless!" Read Less
Colleen T
"Jeri and Abigail are wonderful people who helped me immensely with selling my home and purchasing a new one. They are both patient, understanding, and very helpful in navigating through the stressful transitions from selling to buying a new home. Thank you for all you have done for me!"
Lyndall J
"Kim has deep knowledge of the local market, and was able to quickly negotiate a deal on a house we love. She worked hard to expedite the process, and we were moved in within weeks. Highly recommended!"
Aaron E.
"Kim was an exceptional agent from start to finish. Her dedication to us as clients made both of us feel cared for and informed throughout. On multiple occasions, she truly went above and beyond to make sure that no opportunity passed us by. 100 percent recommended."
Client
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Kimberly Forsyth to buy my first home, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From start to finish, Kim demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and a genuine passion for her work. Her level of commitment and attention to detail made all the difference and ensured that every step of the process was as smooth as possible. Kim wa… Read Mores always available to answer my questions and provided invaluable advice that helped me navigate the complexities of buying a home for the first time. She helped me strategize my offer in multiple-offer situations more than once. Her insights and recommendations were spot-on and instrumental in helping me make informed decisions. I am incredibly grateful for Kim's hard work and dedication. Her expertise and unwavering support made buying my first home a positive and memorable experience. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of the absolute best realtor. She is truly a gem in the real estate industry." Read Less
Leandra C.
"Kim is simply the most fantastic realtor I’ve ever encountered. She immediately made me feel comfortable in the process and was always there when I had even the silliest question. She worked tirelessly to help me close quickly on my dream home as smoothly as possible. Kim truly has a way with her clients and other key players in the house buying arena, making communication and professionalism her … Read Moretop priority. Thank you Kim for EVERYTHING!!!" Read Less
Tonnie W.
"I have just recently completed mysecond
home purchase with Effy Lamp. You
couldn't convince me to work with anyone
else even ifyou tried! Effyis absolutelythe
best at what she does and a wonderful
person on top of that. She came highly
recommended from four different friends
and coworkers. Stop reading here, pick up
the phone and call her and her team.
Thank you Effy group!!"
Matt G. Perry Hall, MD
"Effy worked tirelesslyto help with every
possible detail related to us purchasing
one property and then selling our house.
She was available 24/7 to answer
questions and to guide us efficiently
through the entire process. Her
suggestions regarding pricing,
inspections, and marketing our property
were quite knowledgeable."
Carole & Rick K. Monkton, MD
"Erika was a dream to work with, made the rather onerous process of buying a home a lot easier."
Daniel Beahn
"What a pleasure to work with. That is what I can say to describe Erika. Erika remained positive, professional, and extremely patient with us throughout the entire process. Buying a new home can feel overwhelming and extremely stressful. But Erika made the process seamless the entire time."
Frankie Austin
"Erika goes above and beyond to help her clients. I would recommend for anyone to work with her."
Margaret Ann Duhon
"Deb is an amazing realtor as she worked diligently to find my wife and I our forever home. She is very knowledgeable of the business and is transparent every step of the way. Anytime there was a hiccup or a question she would put our minds at ease with answering our questions or assuring us it would work out. I would highly recommend her if you’re buying/selling a home as she did both for us. 10/1… Read More0 recommend.
3.Working with Deb was truly the best experience we have ever had buying a house. From day one she went above and beyond to find us what we were looking for (which was not always simple!), was always at the end of the phone (even when she was supposed to be on vacation..), and guided us through the whole process with grace and expertise. There was never a problem too big or too small that she wouldn't tackle head on for us, from finding creative WiFi solutions in remote areas to digging up neighborhood histories. Her knowledge was outstanding, her patience endless, and her guidance invaluable. But most importantly we had such a lot of fun and laughed a whole lot!! I would recommend working with Deb to anyone." Read Less
Client
"Debra did everything we could ask for from a buyer’s perspective. And more. She worked to learn who we are to better suggest both areas to search and particular houses to view. She maintained frequent contact with us, even reaching out from vacation with an opportunity that came to market sooner than expected. We were shocked by the speed of offers and transactions in today’s market and Debra care… Read Morefully guided us through the process with surprisingly good humor. She advised us successfully on the house we purchased. We feel that we got the best deal possible at the lowest cost. After the contract was accepted, Debra provided good contacts with service providers to ease our transition moving to a new area. In addition to the excellent delivery of her professional services, Debra is a delight to know and work with. Finding the right new home is a deeply personal and difficult venture and we felt that Debra became as much a trusted friend as agent. We recommend her without reservation." Read Less
Client
"My wife and I can't say enough good things about the service we received from Brian. We knew about his passion for the real estate business and providing his clients with the best service available. When we decided to start looking for a new home we knew Brian would take care of us. We ended up buying the second house he took us to see which meant we had to get our condo on the market ASAP. Br… Read Moreian was extremely prompt and helped us sell the condo without a single issue --- to the first people who came to see it! He set us up to settle on our new home and then close on the condo a week later - seamless transition! Plus he has connections to some of the best mortgage lenders and home inspectors in the business. Can't say thank you enough, Brian. We love our new home!" Read Less
Client
"Without a doubt Brian has been such a wonderful realitor for me, selling and buying at the same time is such a hassle and when I wanted to give up he wouldn't let me, he truly deserves 5 stars for all his hard work and dedication to make sure I wasn't stressed. Thank you so much Brian you are wonderful at your job and honest and I enjoyed having you as my realitor."
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"Brian is such a Great Person, he always has a positive attitude, he smiles a lot and when you don't like something the buyers want you to do he explains things to you. I wanted to sell my house and buy a condo because I am a Senior Citizen and a Widow. I had another local Agent look at my house and she never said anything positive about my house. I felt that she did not like my house so therefo… Read Morer I thought my house would be hard to sell. I was very discouraged. I went over to MacPhail Woods to look at the new Condos they are building and talked to Brian. He came to my house and he was so positive about my house I could not believe the difference in his outlook on my house. He took really good pictures of my house and he put it on the Internet. That evening he called me and someone wanted to come and see the house. The next day he called me back and they bought my house for the exact amount we were asking. I never dreamed that my house would sell so fast as other houses in my neighborhood had been up for sale for three months. I am now looking forward to moving in my Condo when it is finished. Brian is great at what he does I would recommend him to everyone. Thank You Brian for your excellent work!" Read Less
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