My family worked with Jay Acker to list and sell my parents' home. Although it was a very special house with a number of unique features, parts of the home were older and needed quite a bit of renovation. Jay was able to give us great counsel on what repairs were necessary for the lending process, as opposed to which repairs should be left for the buyer to make choices about since we were selling the home as is. Jay also did a wonderful job helping us find the right price point for the listing. The price he worked out was quite a bit more than we had thought we would be able to realize based on the home's condition, but considering how quickly we received a highly acceptable offer, Jay's suggested listing price was just right for the market and showed a good understanding of the local real estate situation. He really helped us get the best value we could for the home. The realty team also worked extremely hard to promote the property, with a remarkable number of viewings in the first weekend it was on the market. Besides that, they helped us find an appropriate strategy for handling an unusually large encumbrance situation that arose during the contract process. The real estate team was very responsive, and Jay particularly was able to help me by phone even when I had to call twice on weekends about various urgent issues. Also, since I live in a different city over an hour from the property location, he even offered to help if there was a need to let in tradespersons or handle some brief property issue, to save me the trip. That's a lot higher level of service than I would have expected, and I appreciated it. Jay was also very patient to explain (repeatedly) how the various steps of the contract process worked, since this was my first time to sell a home and I didn't know what to expect. All in all, my family had a great experience working with Jay and his team, and would definitely recommend them! read more

We feel compelled to write a review for the invaluable services of our realtor, Niki Barnes. I was searching for a real estate agent who would provide us with exceptional service and who would understand our needs, and we were very lucky to find Niki. Some friends of ours, Niki's former clients, gave us some positive reviews and highly recommended her to us. Niki is a super responsive realtor. She kept us involved and up to date with all the purchase processes. Moreover, Niki is very reliable and was always available. She promptly responded to our questions through telephone calls, texts, and emails. By the way, her emails were always very detailed, organized, and well written. She listened to our requests and represented us very well -- guiding us through the entire process of buying and securing our daughter's dream home -- with her exceptional skills, her knowledge, and her experience in real estate. She intervened several times between the builder and us to ensure the purchase and transactions went smoothly. Her participation greatly exceeded our expectations. Niki definitely met our needs. All through the process we knew we were dealing with an experienced realtor who has always gone out of her way to ensure every detail is taken care of. Even one year after buying our new home, she is still guiding us and helping us to prepare for the 11th month home inspection so we can address the flaws found in our new home and submit them for the warranty process. Niki is an outstanding realtor. Her hard work and dedication helped us find the perfect home for our daughter. Thank you, Niki. read more

Troy Jaster is amazing. Really...I don't need to say anymore than that. You could just stop reading there and call him. But assuming you need more convincing... you should know: Troy is lightning fast to respond. This is probably the most important quality a realtor could have. He is always on top of things. He never fails to return calls and emails and if you reach out to him by text or by phone, he will almost instantly respond to you. Additionally, Troy is very knowledgeable about the profession. I am a details kind of client. And I mean...obnoxiously detailed. Troy knows the real estate laws and he knows how to handle a problem when one arrises. We have now sucessfully completed three real estate transactions with Troy. And we have had some doosies! But Troy has sucessfully navigated some very challenging situations and he has done so with incredible grace and professionalism. Troy probably wouldn't want me to mention this (just because he may wish to one day have his family time left in tact)...but it has never failed that our deadlines ended up on a major event, be it a holiday or one of his children's birthdays...and yet...Troy was there. He answers his phone on weekends as well...even when he knows you probably could wait....he never leaves you hanging. And most importantly...and the part that as a buyer or seller you might like to know.....we have now sucessfully sold two homes and each of them was at listing price or higher and NEITHER was on the market for more than 48 hours. So....as I said in the beginning....Troy is amazing. You really should call him today! read more

WOW!!!    We interviewed the 4 top selling Realtors in town when deciding it was time to move to a bigger home for our growing Family. One of the realtors we met were Jay and Carissa Acker, owners of the Real Estate by Design Group.  It was clear very quickly that they were, without a doubt, the right people to get our home sold for the most money possible. They had a very concise marketing plan specific to our home and to say it worked like a charm is a total understatement. They designed a specific strategy and did a ton of things for their listings that other Realtors didn't even mention (3D models, great photography, tons of online marketing, etc). These things made a huge difference and we didn't pay a dime for them! We had 3 offers on our home within a few days and their knowledge and fierce negotiation skills got us an offer over our list price. They even negotiated that the buyer would pay more than the appraisal amount if it were to be an issue. Their support team worked wonders and we had ZERO hiccups and closed without any surprises.  The folks at REBD group have tons of only stellar reviews and they're all true. These people are PASSIONATE about what they do and it shows in everything they do. It's also very nice that they are very involved in the community and give back often. I will absolutely refer my friends and Family to them with full confidence they are in great hands. REBD is simply the best around! read more

What we appreciated about Joe the most was his ability to masterfully walk the line between having good communication versus being too aggressive, or too high-pressured. When I first met Joe, we were not totally committed to purchasing a home. We were simply in the first stages of even trying to look for a home. Joe was not put off by our lack of decision; rather, he was patient and showed us what homes he had in the parameters that we set and then sat back and waited. Occasionally, he would send us updates of homes that fit those same parameters for us to consider. Not once did Joe harass us, or pressure us to make a decision. I later discovered that Joe was good friends with some families I know. (small world!) Discovering this connection confirmed that Joe is indeed an honest guy, and not just putting on a flare to make a sale, as I received affirmation from our mutual connections to his character. Moving forward, Joe had excellent response time anytime we had questions. He is very laid back but also very professional. In addition, my husband and I have very different personalities, but Joe was able to relate to both of us in our own ways. If you are looking for a knowledgeable realtor who is versatile, honest, and hard-working, you have found one in Joe Earhart. read more

Troy Jaster was an amazing help to us through our home selling and home buying process. He met with my wife and I before we placed the house on the market and his team did tremendous work preparing the house to be sold. The photos, virtual tour and presentation of our house on the MLS website was incredible. He used the latest technology to feature our house in the most attractive way possible. When our house was placed under contract after just ONE day on the market, at a price that gave us a huge profit, I dubbed him "THE HOUSE WHISPERER". He was a true professional and extremely patient with us as we went through our home buying decision. He was friendly, knowledgable, humorous and provided us with insights and advice that made our home buying journey truly enjoyable. We found the right house at the right price and Troy took care of all of the details. We give Troy our highest rating and highest recommendation. We have recommended him to friends and family and if we ever move again, he will be our only call to be our realtor in the future! read more

My husband was looking into taking a job around the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I started searching online and Joe was first Realtor to contact me. He asked what we were looking for and price range. I expressed we didn't want bugged every day as we lived in Kansas. He didn't which was nice and he answered any and all questions regardless of the time of day! We trusted Joe's judgement and honesty as a realtor to get us in area that fit us. Husband got the job and we found a house online. Joe went out of his way to FaceTime us the house. The following day we went to look for ourselves, offer was made. We were worried the sellers may not accept offer so Joe showed us 5-6 more houses 90 miles from where the original house was the following day. He wasn't bothered by our "wanting to look elsewhere just in case". Then news came in our offer was accepted and from start to finish we were right at a month to close! That's excellent! Joe went out of his way and we are more than pleased! Headed to Texas soon! ~Angela In Kansas read more

I can't say enough about Niki and her passion for helping her clients. She was totally attentive to our concerns and questions and was always extremely quick to respond when another question would come up. She helped us to get under contract for our new home and quickly sell our existing one during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering, negotiating repairs, and then closing on our new house each had some unique situations to resolve and we could not have navigated through those without Niki's help. She even was available to help us coordinate follow-up repairs after we had been living in the new house for a week. I consider her one of the premier real estate agents in DFW and especially within Denton itself as her market expertise surpasses many others. We are not planning on buying/selling for another 20 years at least, but if something were to happen that forced us to be buyers/sellers, Niki would be the first person we contact. Thanks so much for all your help! read more

If you are looking to move into the Denton area you must work with Niki. She is so resourceful and will be very attentive to you as a client. My wife and I was so impressed with her attention to detail. From the moment we discussed with her what we were looking for in a home, she quickly compiled an extensive list of properties for us to tour, all to the specifications we provided her. I was impressed that throughout the time we toured the homes, she took extensive notes of our likes and dislikes with the properties and work to meet them. She is extremely patient and listens to you. She has a great personality and will make sure that your home buying experience is one that will not stress you out. She worked with us all the way through to closing and was always a phone call way. Niki comes with my highest recommendation. Thanks for making our home buying experience an enjoyable one. Alex and Amy Colvin read more

Terra Salas was the realtor I worked with at KW. There aren't enough great words that I can use with limited space! I found Terra's profile at Keller Williams and from there, read her realtor Facebook page. I knew she was the realtor for me! A few minutes after I sent her an email, Terra reached out to me and discussed my needs for a home. Terra was very honest about the current state of the market so I would understand what I would be dealing with as a buyer. Sure enough, I made offers on homes that I was really excited about, and was outbid by cash buyers. Terra made sure I did not lose hope! We worked hard to develop an offer that any seller would appreciate, and I finally found a great home! Terra is the best realtor I have ever had, and a person that knows the importance of educating her clients. She is kind, dedicated, and has an incredible work ethic. I would work with her again in a heartbeat! read more

We can't thank Darby enough for finding our perfect home in this competitive housing market. She has a real knack for matching buyers to homes that not only meet the "must haves" lists, but also can satisfy many of their preferences. When we first were looking, we asked her about the area since we needed a real expert about the North Carrollton. We also were picky buyers who wanted to find a home within three close elementary school districts. We walked through a few homes and she really paid attention to the details of what our family desired in our next home. She was very responsive to our questions 24/7 by text or phone. Darby even crafted a family letter to go along with our offers which proved to be pivotal in our home purchase. In the end, after bidding on only two houses, Darby found us our beautiful "forever home" in a very desirable neighborhood. Thank you Darby! read more

Carol Milton was the dream Agent! She worked with us through the COVID catastrophe to help us first time home buyers go through the process of building a new home with Pulte Homes after looking at numerous other homes together. She helped us put in offers on a couple homes, remove offers, and decide from many options what would be best for our family. I totally trust Carol. She helped us find the perfect home and continues to guide us with ongoing knowledge and wisdom that has hugely helpful! She is never pushy, tells you straight like it is - which is rare because a lot of agents will try to just sell you rather than listen! She was ALWAYS helpful! We have already recommended her to a family member! You will be super happy that you get to work with Carol! She also has phenomenal contacts for lending, inspections, and everything else you could need! read more

I meet Niki when my son was looking for a house. We learned how competitive it was when he missed several homes. When he found one he really wanted, he gave Niki his offer. She told him it was too high, so he lowered his bid. He got the house and has been very pleased. I was really impressed that Niki was more focused on helping her client than her commission. A few years latter I needed to sell my father's house in Ft. Worth. On a Friday, Niki meet my sister and myself and understood our desire to sell in a timely manner.She had pictures taken on Monday, MLS listing late Wednesday, showing by appointment only Thursday and Friday, open house Saturday(40 groups came) and bids due noon Sunday. We got 21 bids, accepted one 40,000 over asking price. Niki is the best! read more

Troy was amazing to work with! We were relocating with the military, and Troy was able to help us find the perfect house in just a few days during our house-hunting trip. He sent us great listings to review ahead of our trip, which made the process much easier. He also helped us target the right area based on our work locations to minimize our commute times. Additionally, the neighborhood he targeted checked all the boxes for the amenities we wanted--including walking access to the Greenway! Finally, when their was an issue with our appraisal, he helped us through that process and kept us on track to close in the timeframe we needed. I would definitely recommend Troy to anyone, especially military members who need help with relocating! read more

My wife and I moved to Corinth, Texas from Oregon in August 2021. Our move represented more than just a new home. It was an entirely new region for us to live that we were unfamiliar. Upon our arrival we were fortunate to have found Joe Earhart of Realty by Design (Keller Williams). Joe is down to earth and listened closely to what we were looking for in a home. He knows the market and neighborhoods, having both lived and worked in this area his whole life. He and his team provided us with support and helpful contacts the whole way from start to finish. Choosing a realtor can be difficult, especially when you are from out-of-state. Take the worry out of that decision and contact Joe. It will be one of the best decisions you will make. read more

Darby Merriman deserves more than 5 starts!!! Her knowledge and dedication to find us a house with a very short notice was really impressive. Darby put together all the requirements (which were a lot) and in the middle of a very competitive market, she found the perfect home for us to live. Darby was always available 24x7, on top of everything from the very beginning, during the process and post... I still remember when my wife and I were going through the stress to find the perfect home and she said "Relax that everything will workout perfectly, " very precise words!!! We HIGHLY recommend Darby to anyone who wants to have a very smooth and stress-free real state process. She's outstanding! Thank you very very much Darby!!!! read more

My husband and I have sold and purchased homes with Niki's help over the last 12 years. In totally we have sold 3 homes and purchased 2. Niki is constantly working for her clients so that they have the most seamless buying/selling process. She's a Dentonite and knows the area extremely well. Her positive demeanor is such a bright spot, especially when you are stressing as a buyer or seller. Her expertise in the process and ability to explain things so succinctly always provided the security and confidence we needed. We will always work with Niki when buying or selling real estate! We recommend her to everyone! I've known Niki for over 30 years and can attest to the amazing human she is. You are in great hands! read more

We cannot recommend Niki Barnes enough. We were lucky enough to get connected to her when we were looking to purchase our first home in 2016, and have since asked her to represent us in selling that home/buying a new one. In addition, we have introduced her to 4 couples looking to buy and/or sell homes, all of whom have been so glad we recommended her and had the same wonderful experience we had. Beyond the vast trove of real estate and DFW metroplex knowledge she can readily share at any moment, Niki is unendingly kind, patient, and genuine. If Niki is your realtor, you will have a true advocate and ally from start to finish. I'm so glad we have found our realtor for life -- thank you Niki! read more

I chose Joe because he was the highest rated local realtor I could find and he more than lived up to that reputation. I was a first-time buyer with a pretty specific list of needs for my new home. Joe was patient while we waited for the right home to become available, and his extreme responsiveness helped us to get our bid accepted in a highly competitive market. From there on, the process was a breeze, as Joe and his office walked me through each step in a consistently friendly, helpful manner. I cannot imagine what I would have done without a realtor with Joe's expertise and diligence. The next time I find myself in the market, I will unhesitatingly call Joe. read more