Bio
As a dynamic Mother-Daughter team, Jeri Herl and Abigail Herl Restivo bring over 50 years of combined real estate experience to the table. When you work with us, you’ll receive unparalleled service tailored to your unique needs. Our mission is to exceed clients' expectations every step of the way. With over 75% of our business coming from referrals from satisfied clients, friends, and family, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships. We don’t just sell homes; we sell a lifestyle that resonates with homeowners in our community.
Proudly serving Carroll County and the surrounding areas, including Southern PA, we treat every client like family. Choose the Herl Home Dream Team at CUMMINGS & Co. REALTORS for all your real estate needs and experience the difference! We look forward to meeting with you to share our customized marketing plan to sell your home and help you transition smoothly to the next chapter of your life. Real estate can be complicated, but you’ll be working with experts when you hire us.
Reviews
Highly likely to recommend
“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, Jeri immediately identified a new buyer at the same price by using her extensive industry contacts and staying engaged with interested buyers' agent”
James L
Highly likely to recommend
“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 the 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!”
Colleen T
Highly likely to recommend
“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
Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"It was great Mr. Luis Carrillo he is an expert in what he does. I recommend him 100/100 because he is a good negotiator, he explains the conditions of the house, he always keeps you up to date with what is happening thanks Luis for helping me buy my first house"
Client
"Luis did an outstanding job helping with the purchase of the home! He helped answer any questions we had and always answered the phone quickly to ensure the process was going smooth. Luis provided each and every service needed very quick. Luis helped find a great inspection company and everything went smooth with the inspection and all the repairs were made on time. I recommend Luis on anyone look… Read Moreing to buy a home." Read Less
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"Excelente muy profesional lo recomiendo me ayudo mucho una comunicación muy excelente los ayudo a encontrar una muy bonita casa mi esposa y yo estamos muy contentos gracias Luis Carrillo"
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"When choosing an agent, we needed someone who was prompt, efficient, in the know, and easy to work with. We hit the jackpot with Jennifer, as she was all this and more! Jenny went above and beyond what was required, and she made our home buying experience top notch! I highly recommend hiring her as your realtor!"
Bought and sold a Condo home in 2025 in Bel air, MD.
"Jennifer was absolutely outstanding. She not only helped us sell our townhouse, but she also made sure that we closed on the house of our dreams. Jennifer made the whole process so much easier than it could have been. She was also great at answering every and any question that we had along the way. She was reachable for us and quick with the answers we needed. Can't thank her enough for all of her… Read More help." Read Less
Bought and sold a Townhouse home in 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
"I have been buying and selling homes for 40 years. Without hesitation, Jennifer has been the best agent I have ever had the good fortunate to work with selling a home. Jennifer understands what consumers desire, she has a great network to work with and she has an eye for details that will delight homebuyers, and allow sellers to maximize the value.of their home. It’s rare to find a real estate age… Read Morent who cares and prioritizes her clients, first! You’ll be fortunate if you the good fortune to work with Jennifer Sowis." Read Less
Sold a home in 2025.
"Carmella was a delight to work with while looking for our new home. She is a dedicated and persistent relator that goes above and beyond. She is always quick to respond and makes herself available 24/7. I would recommend Carmella and her team to anyone looking to buy/sell! Thank you for helping us find our perfect home!!"
Bought a Townhouse home in 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
"Carmella is attentive, friendly, and willing to work with you at every aspect of the process. I was intimidated to go through the house buying process, so I appreciate someone who was honest and had my best interest in mind. I am fortunate my experience was so painless because Carmella's effort and ability. Thank you Carmella!"
Bought a Single Family home in 2023 in Baltimore, MD.
"Carmella was PHENOMENAL! I purchased 2 houses through her. During my first time looking for a house, I was unaware of what I wanted (just that I wanted to get out my mom’s place lol) and she helped direct to my dream condo! When I wanted to grow my space, she helped me sell my condo and helped me look for my second home. She was so patient with me; we spent months looking for both houses. When I t… Read Morehought all hope was lost, she was able to fight for the house I currently live in now. She’s so sweet. Carmella really makes you feel like family and I reach out to her once in awhile to check up on her and vice versa. She is extremely professional and knows what she is doing. I HIGHLY recommend Carmella!" Read Less
Bought and sold a Townhouse home in 2022 in Owings mills, MD.
"When I was looking to buy my first home, Laura was recommended to me by several coworkers. She took the time to listen to what I was interested in, find me homes within my budget, and help me with the entire buying process. I didn’t feel like a number or a sale - she truly cares. I 10000000% recommend her, and if I ever plan to move, she is my first choice."
Client
"Laura provided exceptional services, going above and beyond. She was amazing through the whole process - we received an offer and signed at asking price. She is very knowledgeable of the greater Baltimore area. I would recommend without hesitation."
Client
"Laura was our realtor when we first started looking for a house in 2014. She worked tirelessly, showing us house after house that fit our needs, but just wasn’t the one. When we finally found our first home, we were so excited, and Laura was there for us every step of the way.
From that moment on, we knew we had found not only an incredible realtor but a lifelong friend. When we outgrew our first… Read More home, there was never a question about who we’d call. Laura helped us find our forever home—and once again, she made the entire process seamless.
We are so thankful for everything she’s done for our family." Read Less
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"John did a great job listening to exactly what we were looking for. With the current market we felt he prepared us for all the different scenarios. John was responsive and always available if we had questions or wanted to look at a home last minute. We are so happy he found us a home we are excited about and met all of our needs, highly recommend!"
Client
"John was an amazing Realtor for my husband and me when we were looking for our second home near the ocean. He was super responsive when we needed anything or had a question or concern. He made this extremely easy for us . I would highly recommend him to be your realtor."
Client
"John has been our go-to realtor for years, and we wouldn't trust anyone else! Over multiple transactions, he's consistently delivered expert guidance, honest advice, and outstanding results. He knows the market inside and out, is always responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients. More than just our realtor, John has become a trusted advisor we can count on. Highly recommend!"
Client
"One of the best decisions I've made recently was to work with Jess on my recent home purchase. It can be tempting to purchase a home without a realtor, but simply put - I would not have finished this process without Jess. I wish I could say it was a seamless experience, but there were substantial hurdles along the way and Jess managed all of them effortlessly. In some cases, people can sometimes w… Read Morealk away from a big purchase unsure if they got the right deal, and I can emphatically say I know I got the best deal I could get, and Jess was a major part of that." Read Less
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"What is there to say about Jess? There wasn’t a minute of the day that we didn’t run to her with all of our stress, worries and what-ifs where she didn’t put us back at ease in a moment. She’s responsive, kind, interested, and she genuinely cares about her client’s future. She worked hard to make it happen. We went through a roller coaster together in this unpredictable market. In the end, she got… Read More the deal done in what will turn out to be our family’s forever home. Trust her recommendations too. She set us up with some amazing people that really moved heaven and earth to make our deal happen. We’re grateful to all involved in the purchase of our home!!" Read Less
Client
"I can't recommend Jess highly enough. From the very beginning, she was incredibly helpful, caring, and genuinely compassionate. Buying or selling a home is rarely a simple process, and we faced more than our share of obstacles and unexpected hurdles along the way. Through it all, she remained patient, positive, and completely dedicated to helping us reach the finish line.
What truly sets her apar… Read Moret is how much she cares about the people she works with. I never felt like just another client, I felt supported, heard, and valued every step of the way. Jess ALWAYS took the time to answer questions, explain the process, and find solutions, no matter how challenging things became.
Somewhere along this journey, I gained more than an outstanding realtor, I gained a true friend. Her kindness, professionalism, and unwavering commitment made all the difference, and I'll always be grateful. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond, advocate for you, and genuinely care about your success, I wholeheartedly recommend Jess You won't find anyone better." Read Less
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"What I appreciated most about working with Jessica Mack was her genuine commitment to building a trusting relationship. Throughout my home buying journey, she made it a point to keep me in the loop, even when the news wasn’t ideal. That kind of honesty and transparency helped me stay grounded and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Her support transformed the experience from something potentially nerve-wra… Read Morecking into a manageable and even enjoyable process. It was clear she truly cared about my peace of mind every step of the way." Read Less
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"Working with Lindsay was an absolute pleasure! Lindsay expertise in the Harford County area market was evident. She is incredibly knowledgeable and professional and genuinely cares about her clients. She listened to our needs and negotiated expertly. She handled all the details, making the entire process stress-free. Good communicator and she kept us informed at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to w… Read Moreork with her again and we will, as she is also helping to sell our existing home." Read Less
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