“Debbie Gottwals was amazing to work with for both buying and selling a home. She is extremely knowledgeable about each submarket in the area as well as the overall real estate process. She maintained excellent communication at every step and always kept our interests as her top priority. Her foresight on best strategies and potential issues made every step as easy as possible. Lastly she was present at every stage of the process, including appraisal of our old home and at both title companies to ensure everything went as planned. We could not be happier with how things turned out and the help Debbie and the Wendy Slaughter group provided.”

“As a first time homebuyer, we got a lot of help from Debbie Gottwals during our home buying process. She was methodical, knowledgeable and understood what we wanted within our budget. Overall, a great experience working with Debbie! Thanks and best wishes.”

“Where do I begin? We had an absolute rockstar team led by the one and only workhorse Debbie Gottwals. What a woman. She helped my husband purchase our home 10 years ago and proceeded to help us sell it and buy a new home recently. Debbie is amazing. She helped us for over a year look for houses and never hesitated when we asked for another showing. She advised us on the market trends so we could put in a strong and successful bid. Once we had our new home secured she was onboard for a two week turnaround for listing our home (crazy times!) including squeezing in the photographer session on short notice. Debbie and Julie made sure our house look showing ready and quickly turned around handout brochures of our home. We wanted to highlight our native pollinator gardens and the over $100k of upgrades we did to our house. Debbie and Tess worked to produce handouts detailing the energy saving/sustainable features of our home as well as the garden and benefits future home owners could enjoy. Anything we asked was done with readiness and such positivity. Debbie also managed the house selling process amazingly, fielding questions and comments from countless agents and managing and advising us on our 15 offers over the course of a weekend. For purchasing our new home an issue arose at final walkthrough and Debbie immediately jumped into action. We were incredibly grateful for her experience and the knowledge and experience of her team as they resolved the dispute in our favor. Even the recommendations she has provided (walkthrough inspector and painter) were incredibly helpful and saved us thousands of dollars. You cannot go wrong with the Wendy Slaughter team, and their all-star Debbie Gottwals.”

“Debbie Gottwals helped us sell our rental property in Laurel, Maryland. Having never sold a property, she helped to us through the entire process including making recommendation on paint/flooring selections, listing strategy and much more. Clearly she is an expert in her field. We had multiple great offers and could not be happier with the outcome. Thanks!”

“My wife and I extensively researched the top realtors local to Carroll County as well as surrounding areas before interviewing agents. Debbie was by far the most responsive and supportive in our search and far exceeded our expectations in selling our home. She made sure every step of the process was executed smoothly and provided continuous feedback and communication throughout the process. Her knowledge and expertise of the local market was spot on. The entire team was outstanding. I would highly recommend Debbie and her team, regardless if you are a first-time home buyer or a moving veteran!”

“We have used Debbie for multiple real estate transactions and she could not be more helpful. She has unparalleled knowledge of the region and provides great advice in laying out the different features and advantages/disadvantages of each property. She has the best network in place for a seamless experience, from inspections to closing. Debbie and her team are first class!”

“Debbie helped us, first-time homebuyers, easily navigate the confusing and sometimes overwhelming process of buying a new home. She was readily available via text, phone call, or email to answer any questions and go over the necessary paperwork. We would definitely recommend her!!”

“Debbie was great. She was very insightful and knowledgeable about the selling process. Even during the pandemic she was able to sell our house which we’re extremely grateful for. The selling process was smooth and effective. She kept us informed and answered all of our questions.”

“Debbie Gottwals is an amazing real estate agent. She not only helped us to find and purchase our dream home, she helped us sell our current home in just three days. We had never sold a home before, and it has been many years since we bought our current home. Debbie was with us every step of the way, quickly providing answers to our many questions so we could make informed decisions. I will be recommending Debbie to any of our friends and neighbors who might be looking to buy or sell a home.”

“Debbie was really easy and pleasant to work with when purchasing our new home. She was very responsive via email, texts, or phone calls and kept track of each phase of the process. She made the negotiating easy! We really had a pleasant stress-free experience. I would not change a thing.”

“Debbie did a great job of showing us some properties on the water in the Annapolis area. We looked at some very unconventional properties and some foreclosures - all of which needed extensive renovations. She made good suggestions of the pros and cons that we should consider comparing the long term value of each property. She also provided us with a contact for obtaining insurance on the property that we eventually purchased. We would use Debbie again when buying or selling a home.”

“Debbie was very patient with us asking many, many questions. She helped us get our house spiffed up to go on the market looking its best. We were on the market for 20 days and had an offer. That speaks volumes. Thanks so much, Debbie!”

“Mrs. Debbie Gottwals is one heck of a Realtor. She came highly recommended by my employer and most certainly lived up to her reputation while helping me through the home buying process. If you want someone who is personal with you and will give you the best service in the industry Debbie is your Realtor!”

“As a veteran and a first time homebuyer, I was impressed with her attention to detail in getting me what I was looking for in a house. She made the process easy and will ensure that things get done that are important for you and your family. When it was all said and done, I now own a home that I almost put next to nothing down at closing. I would say that is good negotiating!”

“Debbie was fantastic! We put this poor woman through the ringer. We lived halfway across the country, could only fly out for two days to view houses, we had to bring our kids along, and half of the houses we scheduled to tour got purchased before our plane landed.

Debbie stayed up late scheduling us more houses to view. She oversaw the home inspection because we were out of state. She went with the contractor to install a radon remission system since we couldn’t be there. She took care of everything.”

“We had a terrific experience with this agency. On the selling end, Debbie helped us find & successfully offer on a great house. Wendy’s suggestions for selling our previous house were so on the nose that we got a great offer just based on the preliminary listing photos before even going to market. Great team.”

“My wife and I worked with two different realtors before working with Debbie; both of them got us offers, but neither of them could get us across the finish line. We were losing hope and the stress began affecting our marriage. In desperation, we reached out to family members who spoke highlight of Debbie and her team. Upon signing with Debbie, we immediately noticed the difference in work ethic, knowledge, and professionalism as opposed to our previous realtors. Needless to say, Debbie was able to get us under contract in just a few weeks and we officially closed a few days before Christmas, it felt like a true Christmas miracle for us! Debbie is awesome! ”

“Debbie Gottwals is the best! She helped my mom sell her house and helped me purchase my first house. She is AMAZING! She is very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and always gets the job done. She takes the time to get to know you and your needs. Highly Recommend!”

“Well, I just can’t say enough good things about Debbie and her team. If this is your first experience, it may be your only experience. These are the people to use. She gave such amazing guidance and reassurance and however skeptical we were we relied on Debbie and her team to guide us through this amazing experience. We didn’t have to dig deep in our pockets to increase the value of our home. We were able to get an advance loan to cover all the necessary construction, with her help, well it doubled our return. We actually showed the house before it went on the market while we were inspecting the house. Another real estate agent came in and took a peek at it, and instantly had a buyer. However, we waited as Debbie had suggested, and multiple buyers came to the table and less than eight hours the house is sold. Go team, Debbie will never forget you.”

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Debbie Gottwals of The Wendy Slaughter Team is an absolutely phenomenal real estate professional. My wife and I found our dream home for our move from Hampton Roads, VA to MD and Debbie and the support staff (particularly Maria Hughes) did everything that they could to make our dream a reality. This included standing up for our interests during negotiations, through closing, and beyond. You’d be hard pressed to find a more honest, ethical, and professional team than The Wendy Slaughter Team of Elevate Real Estate Brokerage! I highly recommend that you contact them and Debbie for your real estate needs.”

“Debbie is simply one of the best in the business. She is knowledgeable, flexible, and organized making the whole process a breeze. Whenever I had questions Debbie took the time to address all concerns. I’ve used her for buying my first and second home as well as selling my first. I have and will continue to recommend her to other friends in the area and won’t hesitate to work with her in the future.”

“Debbie was exactly what I was looking for in an agent. Her up-front and candid approach to selling a home put me at ease right away. Debbie’s understanding of the market was impressive: from the first day she started sending me comparable listings, and her analysis helped me settle on a price that would get the most offers. It’s a seller’s market and Debbie knows how to take advantage of it. I had over 40 showings in one weekend — so many I turned off the notifications on my phone — and came away with 8 offers after being on the market for only four days. Most of the offers were well over asking and Debbie helped negotiate favorable terms and conditions (as-is, no inspection, etc). It was important to me that the sale of my home not interfere with my plans to leave on a month long bike tour and Debbie made sure that didn’t happen. She was my advocate during the assessment process and worked with the title company to make sure I could sign the settlement paperwork while on the road.”

“We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Debbie. She guided us through the entire process in a professional manner and was always available to answer calls, texts, and emails. From start to finish whether it was when to put the house on the market, to what needed to be done (and more importantly what didn’t need to be done) to prepare the home for sale, Debbie’s advice and counsel paid off consistently. She and her team prepped, staged, advertised, and showed our home in a manner that ensured it didn’t stay on the market long and the final sale price far exceeded our expectations. The administrative aspects of listing and closing went smoothly. Debbie also never lost sight of the fact that selling a long-time family home is a stressful and emotional experience and her kindness, patience and understanding made what was already a difficult experience much easier. We recommend her without reservation, and will work with her when we’re ready to buy our next home.”

“Being first time homebuyers brought with it a certain anxiety. Debbie skillfully made the process smooth and fun. She was super responsive and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. She took the time to talk through all our questions, even the ones we’d asked before. Her expert knowledge of the process shone through as we entered negotiation. Again, Debbie helped ease our worries and gave us sound advice as we were making decisions. We are thrilled with our home and the entire buying process with Debbie. We highly recommend her.”

“Debbie was extremely professional, knowledgeable. She responded quickly to my needs and was engaged through the process. I highly recommend her for all your real estate needs. Thank you Debbie!”

“Debbie is a phenomenal agent! She helped us find a home that we loved. She asked a lot of questions about what we wanted and what we didn’t; she is a great listener. She is also very responsive and incredibly knowledgable. We really appreciated her perspective on potential areas of concern with the properties we were looking at. She answered all of our questions and helped us understand the process and even helped with making connections for us for service providers once we bought our home. She is a wonderful advocate and guide for potential buyers.”

“Debbie was excellent to work with! She has great knowledge about the real estate market in Baltimore. She provides an honest, expert opinion that for me was much needed and appreciated. Throughout the process of the sale, showings, inspections, and closing, she was in constant communication with me and gave me honest feedback. I highly recommend her.”

“I worked with Debbie a few times over that past few years, she showed me some places to rent when I was new in the area and also helped me find my new home. I really appreciated how quickly she understood what I was looking for, and getting honest opinions on the pros/cons of properties I was looking at (she even pointed out cons that I had not even considered). I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone”

“Debbie has been our realtor for over the past 8 years. She is very knowledgable and a great negotiator. Her attention to detail is outstanding. With the recommendations and staging that was done on our last transaction in Maryland, we were able to sell our home in 5 days and over asking price! Debbie also assisted us with the closing paperwork for our new home in Ohio even though she was not part of that transaction. She is the best and you should definitely work with her!”

“Debbie was able to help us navigate a difficult real estate situation and in the end get our house sold and buy a new one. I would recommend her to people in search of a real estate agent.”

“We definitely recommend working with Debbie Gottwals for your home buying or selling needs. Debbie was highly responsive to emails, very organized, and represented us as buyers very well. She is very knowledgeable about the local market, and we felt at ease throughout the whole process knowing that we could trust her expertise and leadership.”

“Debbie is an awesome agent and as a buyer you would want her to be on your side in the whole process. She was exceptionally patient with us during the search process and knowledgeable, accomodating and frank with us during the offer and settlement stages.
Her biggest value to us was advice she gave on the suitability of the homes we were looking to our particular situation. Sometimes, it was as if she knew better than us what we wanted!!”