Meet The Team
Welcome to Find a Darling Home, a premier real estate team, founded by Deborah Lee Darling. Our team of expert real estate agents is dedicated to helping clients find their dream homes in Michigan and go the extra mile by providing relavant information regarding Divorce, inheritance property, etc.
Let me introduce you to our team:
Jody Brannack, based in Portland, MI, is a passionate and dedicated real estate agent who believes in building long-lasting relationships with her clients. Jody has a keen eye for detail and can help clients find homes that meet their unique needs and preferences.
Jamal Ghoneim is a dedicated Realtor specializing in international relocation, with a strong presence throughout the Greater Lansing area and beyond. Fluent in both English and Arabic, Jamal is uniquely positioned to assist a diverse clientele, providing clear and effective communication to ensure a smooth and successful real estate experience for clients from various cultural backgrounds.
Jamal is well-versed in the complexities of international moves, from navigating different legal systems to managing cultural differences. He provides a seamless relocation experience by offering expert guidance on everything from securing the right property to understanding local market dynamics. His approach is rooted in empathy and a commitment to making the relocation process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Larry Cormier, based in Pontiac, MI, is a tenatious agent that outshines his piers. Larry has an in-depth knowledge of the Pontiac area and is committed to finding the perfect home for his clients.
Keith Schieltz, is our partner with "Good Find Serv." - our licensed drone/aerial view specialist. Based in Michigan and has extensive experience capturing stunning aerial footage of real estate properties, roof inspections, etc. Keith's aerial views provide a unique perspective that can help clients make more informed decisions about buying or selling a property.
Jane Simpson-Stellini, based in Michigan, is a robust transaction coordinator with over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Jane has the experience and battle scars to know how to protect you at every turn and can help ensure that every transaction runs smoothly from start to finish.
Anastasia Jagodzinski as our remote Notary NNA certified, who can assist our clients with their notarization needs.
Together, our team has over 50 years of combined experience in the real estate industry. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and helping them find the perfect home. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you find your dream home in Michigan.
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Testimonials
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Debra Darling went above and beyond for me. She was patient, honest, and always available when we needed guidance. Buying/selling a home can be overwhelming, but she made me feel confident every step of the way. I am so grateful for her hard work and dedication and would recommend her without hesitation.” ❤️
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- Tracy Stephens
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She is incredibly friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful. From the very beginning, she took the time to listen to my concerns and thoroughly answer every question I had. What truly stood out was her knowledge and attention to detail — she was able to help uncover and explain that my name was listed on someone else’s home, something I had no idea about and was understandably stressed over. She walked me through the situation clearly, explained my options, and made sure I fully understood what was happening every step of the way. Her professionalism, honesty, and willingness to go above and beyond gave me peace of mind during a very confusing situation. I am extremely grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy realtor.
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- Briannep33
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This was a great experience Deborah was amazing she pushes to get things done and aims for satisfaction you won’t make the wrong decision with her by your side
Thank you for helping us find our darling home it’s perfect for my family
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- Dominique Booker - Romulus
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Deborah, made the experience of selling a home stress free and easy. Her kindness, and understanding went a long way. Thank you so much!
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- Peggy B - Monroe
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Deborah was very helpful throughout the entire process. She was able to explain things in a way that I could understand them better and even came up with solutions when there seem like there were none. Highly recommended!!
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- Carlous Roldan - Temperance
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Deborah is very knowledgeable. She knows exactly what we're looking for. Not one of those pushy realtors that only care about thier pockets. She listened to us about our wants and needs. And they are important to her. We are still looking and being patient about a new home. Not because of Deborah. Just taken our time to find the right home. Highly recommend her. Give her a call.
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- Eva Ferris - Monroe
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I have to say if you need someone to help you sell your house Deborah is the one! She goes above and beyond for you and works with you on every detail. Would highly recommend her to help you out!!
Ida, Michigan
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- Tim Iott
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Deborah really cares and went way above what my expectations were. I will 1000% recommend her to friends and family.
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- Katie Zinder - Temperance
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Debra worked diligently, to make finding my house, which I'm now turning into my my dream home! Together, she, Haily from Ease mortgage and myself, kept in constant touch, to make my dream a reality! Debra is also a kind, thoughtful person and delivered a beautiful, personalized gift, right to my doorstep yesterday!
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- Roberta Sampson - Lincoln Park
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Amazing experience! I never met Deborah Lee prior to buying this home but feel the personal touch she provided left us friends. She was knowledgeable, informative, and always made herself available to us. Furthermore, our closing was completed within weeks.
Trenton, Michigan
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- April Frey
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Deborah is the BEST!!! My husband and I didn’t have a great experience our first time around trying to find a home. So we had given up a little and we were nervous because we didn’t want the same things to happen to us. But someone recommended Deborah to us and she changed our whole outlook on everything. Deborah made my husband and myself feel like family, she made sure we knew what we needed to know about buying a home. Even when things got rough she made them feel easy never not answering our calls or texts. If we didn’t understand something she made sure we did. She worked tirelessly with us for a year and now we’re in our HOME! We appreciate her so very much. ♥️
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- Arielle - Wayne
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Deborah was incredible to work with! After having rough luck with another agent we were referred to Deborah and she worked tirelessly to find us our Darling Home. She did a great job keeping us informed, was constantly available for any of our questions or communications and ultimately gave us the advice that made the difference and caused our offer to be accepted. Then when life got in the way and we tested positive for COVID the day before our closing, Deborah went above and beyond to make it still happen by completing the final walk through for us and helped us schedule to a socially distant closing at the very last moment. We couldn't have done this without her and would absolutely recommend Deborah to anyone looking to buy a home.
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- Megan Buckley - Southgate
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I'm so happy with my realtor Deborah Darling she helped us find our home and was very helpful from the start Deborah really does an outstanding job and very professional we were blessed to have a agent that cares and wants to find you a home of your dreams. thank you so much Deborah I recommend you to anyone that needs a home god bless
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- Judith - Southgate
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Deborah is one of the best realtor in the state of Michigan. She works hard for you, she picks up the phone every time you call, don’t matter what time. She knows what she’s talking about when it comes to homes. she always on top of new codes that change all the time and makes sure you understand how everything works. After working with Deborah she will become a new family member as she did with mines. I would recommend her to anybody who looking for a home, she is great!!!
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- Chris B
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You will not find a realtor as outstanding as Deborah. She is a caring, very patient and professional. She is always available to answer questions. She make sure you understand the home buying process. There are not enough words to describe how awesome Deborah is. No matter how long it takes she will be right by your side every step of the way. She will definitely help you find your DARLING home ❤️
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- Latonya McCoy - Lincoln Park
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Deborah was absolutely fantastic!! she truly made this experience enjoyable and memorable she helped us close on our dream home and we couldn’t be more thankful and excited! Thankyou for caring for our interest and making time for us always!!
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- Santiago Sanchez
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Deborah was able to find me a home on time and within my budget.
Without her calm guidance, I wouldn't have been able to succeed.
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- Neal Otter - Westland
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Amazing experience! I never met Deborah Lee prior to buying this home but feel the personal touch she provided left us friends. She was knowledgeable, informative, and always made herself available to us. Furthermore, our closing was completed within weeks.
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- April Frey - Trenton
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I definitely would choose EXP to sell or to buy another home. Deborah was exceptionally thoughtful to my needs made me understand everything that needed explaining after living in my house for 30 years in Woodhaven, MI. it was a great experience with her team.
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- Sandra G.
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I was paired with Deborah through Zillow and it was one of the few things that have gone right in my life!
She is SO, SO smart. She is SO, SO wonderful. She is SO, SO easy to work with.
When I say I experienced 0 stress during the selling of childhood home, I mean I SERIOUSLY EXPERIENCED 0 STRESS. And that was thanks to Deborah.
I've never met anyone like her, and now I am honored to have her as a lifelong friend. I would bet everyone who meets her feels the same.
I truly couldn't imagine working with anyone else!!!
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- Caroline - Monroe
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Deb Darling is truly a top notch realtor. Everybody knows the pictures sell the house. In the past, when on the buyer’s side, I wouldn’t even bother with listings with bad, lazy, out of focus pictures. For my house I was selling , she did 360 views of all rooms. She used a “fly-through” device to simulate a drone flying through the interior and created a movie of my house with delightful music behind it. Then she did an actual drone to capture the exterior and aerial view of my property. Needless to say, I was very very impressed. She made me see my house I was selling in a whole new light and beauty that gave me confidence it would sell fast, and it did. I had an offer after just one week. The care a realtor puts into each listing is a testament to and a reflection of their sincerity in having real passion for what they do. She has a fantastic reputation for a reason. She loves what she does. I would highly recommend Deb Darling to help anyone and everyone to Find THEIR Darling Home.
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- Rabecca Cormier
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The best person in the entire world. Above and beyond when it came to everything
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- Seth - Brownstown
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I've had the pleasure of meeting and working with Deborah from Find a Darling Home on several occasions over the past few years throughout Southeast Mi, and it is an honor to be able to call her a friend. Very gifted ,knowledgeable and educated in her craft and very business oriented . I recommend anyone that in need information or any type of property, land ,etc to let her work her magic she works wonders
Ryan Jarrett
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- Ryan Jarrett
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Deborah is are the best. Working with her has truly been a pleasure.
She always keeps her words.
The efficiency and professionalism has truly made the process smooth and enjoyable.
I look forward to collaborating on many more projects in the future.
Thank you.
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- Allan
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Deborah is the most amazing person and realtor, she did everything to make selling our home go smoothly. She's very very good at her job! We will definitely refer her to anyone buying or selling a home. in Taylor Mi
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- Patty Walker
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Deborah was professional, patient, and kind throughout the entire process. She was always available to answer my questions and truly made me feel supported.
From California - Investor
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- Nefertiti DeSilva
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Deborah was very nice and was always available to answer any questions I had. She explained the process well and also, I felt like she had my best interest at heart! One of the best real estate agents I’ve worked with so far.
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- Andrew Suchy - Trenton
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Deborah is an amazing agent with impressive dilligence and passion for her work that really shows!
I live out of state, and needed a realtor who could help coordinate repairs, give advice and support on colors and finishes, manage a high end listing, and have a strategy to list and sell my home for top dollar. Deborah came highly recommended, and exceeded even those expectations! She is knowledgeable, kind, and was diligent in tracking every detail to make the sale a success! I absolutely could not have completed this project and made this sale without her!
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- Tim Stein - Temperance Michigan
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It was a pleasure working with you, Eva, and Bob. Your sense of humor was fun. No more crawl spaces for you : - )
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- Duane Ferris - Monroe
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Great to have some one with the knowledge and experience that Deborah has been there every time that I need something related to buy a house not yes business also personal.
Can be more happy that she was my agent to get this dream came true.
Thank you Deborah you were amazing.
Keep doing a great job.
Southgate, MI
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- Porfirio Peralta
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Deborah was amazing to work with. She is personable, kind and really cares about you as a person or family. I was able to text her at any time with anything I needed and she got everything done in a timely manner. Deb is also very knowledgeable, she was able to point out the pros and cons of every house we looked at to help me make the best choice. I highly recommend using Deborah with Find a Darling Home, you won’t be disappointed!
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- Lauren Johnson - Monroe
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Deborah is the only person I trust to sell and buy a home. She has worked with me to sell, both, my dad's home after he passed and my beloved home during divorce, along with the purchase of my new home.
I have had so much on my plate, I should have crumbled to pieces but Deborah made everything so easy!
THANK YOU forever.
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- Karen Bajorek - Trenton
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Deborah was incredibly helpful and supportive through my entire home buying process. Even during occasional hiccups in the process that were at no fault of hers, she helped me navigate through it all. I couldn’t be more thankful for both a wonderful realtor and even greater person. There really isn’t a better agent you could trust more. Thank you so much!
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- Erik D - Lincoln Park
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Deborah was a pleasure to work with and was always in top of everything. Thank you Deborah!
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- Savannah Dean - Brownstown
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We had a great experience with Deborah as our real estate agent! We went into the process not knowing what to expect, as the property was in need of some TLC and with the market and economy being in such a conflicted time. But after a relatively short period, we had the property sold at our asking price!
Deborah gave us great suggestions to market our property that would bring the right returns on our spending without unnecessary costs. She was a knowledgeable and calm source that helped us to be proactive while waiting for the right offer.
Couldn’t recommend her enough! She was very available with answers to any questions and was willing to go the extra mile to help us sell our home with as little stress as possible. Thanks again Deborah!
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- Frank Taubitz - Allen Park
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I have used Deborah for 2 real estate transactions now and both times shi lives up to her surname "Darlin"! Deborah is an agent aht pays attention to details, has reminded me of critical items and ensures she keeps all parties communicating and engaged during the real estate process. One of the critical elements when owning and purchasing real estate is to have a solid team and that is Deborah Darling. If you want trustworthy and consistent, Deborah is your Realtor!
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- T Brown - Los Angeles, CA
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Deborah was excellent and helped us through our indecisiveness working overtime to deliver everything ahead of schedule. Would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a great agent!
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- Jon Wiedmann - Milan
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I had the pleasure of working with Deborah in selling my home. She was amazing, she kept me informed of everything I needed to do considering it was my first time selling a home. I’m going to be buying a new home soon and I’m definitely going to call her, I know she’ll work hard at getting me in the right home!
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- Dallas Walker
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Deborah is great to work with, from the brief interaction to now a partnership, she truly cares about her clients and wants to educate them through the entire process from start to finish
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- Vincente Sanchez
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I’ve truly enjoyed working with Deborah Darling of “Find a Darling Home EXP Realty”. She is one of the most dynamic agents I’ve ever worked with, in over 40+ years as a Realtor and Broker. I only wish she was part of our team, bringing her knowledge, awesome people skills, ethics, and professionalism to our firm. We need more Realtors in the business like her, and it has been my honor and privilege to know & work with her. She’s a “FIRST CLASS” Agent, always going above and beyond, and even a better person!
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- Harlan REalty Group Atlanta
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Deborah was incredibly helpful and supportive through my entire home buying process. Even during occasional hiccups in the process that were at no fault of hers, she helped me navigate through it all. I couldn’t be more thankful for both a wonderful realtor and even greater person. There really isn’t a better agent you could trust more. Thank you so much!
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- Chris B - Wayne
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Deborah was very thorough in every aspect of the process. I felt completely at ease for the entire duration of the transaction. She was very attentive to all of my wants and needs. I have a fairly rough schedule but she was always able to fit me in during times that were convenient for myself. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend her to anyone buying or selling a property. Absolutely amazing experience!
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- Jeff H
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I worked with Deborah to find my uncle and dad a new house and we had an AMAZING experience with her.
She made everything very clear and easily understood! Always was reachable or quick to get back with us when needed !
I will recommend Deborah to anyone looking for a new home!
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- Angel Maracchini Angelic Ink
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It certainly has been a positive experience working with Deborah in search of my new condo.She is awesome, honest, hard working ,and very professional. I would not hesitate to call on her for any of my future real estate needs. Thanks again, Deborah.
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- Dan Ison
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I have to say if you need someone to help you sell your house Deborah is the one! She goes above and beyond for you and works with you on every detail. Would highly recommend her to help you out!!
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- Tim Iott - Ida Michigan
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Our journey to find a home started 2 years ago with another realtor. 2 months ago we hired Deborah to be our realtor. I am writing this review from our Darling home that Deborah helped us find. She is professional, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful beyond belief, and is always there willing to explain the process so you know what is going on and what to expect. If you are looking for a house I highly recommend Deborah she will help you find your Darling home!!!
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- Jessica Wilson
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Deborah is the best relator, she went above and beyond for my family to get us our dream home. She responds quickly, she is professional, and a good person all around. She cares about you and that's what made us feel like we knew we made the right choice going with her. Without her we would not of been able to get the house we wanted, 100% recommend.
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- Rachel W - Taylor
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I definitely would choose EXP to sell or to buy another home. Deborah was exceptionally thoughtful to my needs made me understand everything that needed explaining after living in my house in Woodhaven for 30 years it was a great experience with her team.
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- Sandra - Woodhaven Michigan
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Debra is the best real estate agent I've worked with—professional, reliable, and incredibly easy to work with. Highly recommended!
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- Israel Vaday
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We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Deborah! She truly went above and beyond to help us find our dream home. From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, personable, and easy to work with, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful.
What stood out the most was how much she genuinely cared about us and our needs. She always had our best interests at heart and made sure we felt confident every step of the way, all the way through to the very end. Her dedication, patience, and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything she has done for us and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who truly cares!
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- Camila Arredondo
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