Thank God for Debra. I wouldn’t have gotten through my first-time home-buying experience successfully without her. Debra’s personality as a realtor is just what I needed- she is bold, proactive, assertive, quick-witted, and highly experienced. Her no-nonsense, “go-ahead” approach really came in handy when negotiating- she plays no games with other business people and is straight-to-the-point. She doesn’t hold back her opinions and canny observations. She is very smart and quick on her feet. She knows just what kinds of questions to ask and things to point out on-the-spot. Because of her decades of experience, she is always thinking a few steps ahead (or years ahead, if you will!) whenever there is a tough decision to make, such as pros vs. cons, in accordance with her client’s particular circumstances and/or preferences. What I appreciated most to this day about Debra was that she did her absolute best to ensure that I was getting fair deals in all aspects (e.g., from the seller to the lender; interest rates to purchase price, etc.), especially since I was purchasing a new construction condo which came with a very “seller-friendly” contract. She always spoke up for me and helped me navigate through some BS which came my way throughout the process. To this day, I feel so utterly grateful and impressed whenever I think about all the effort Debra put in. She went the extra mile for everything she did for me. She was basically always available whenever I needed her. Her heart is truly in this field and in her work, and it shows. She was always looking out for my best interests, and extremely patient in answering my bazillion questions as a first-time homebuyer. One could say she is the type to put their blood, sweat and tears into their work- I think that’s the kind of realtor people truly need! I must add: even after I settled on my home and her work with me was all done, about 2 months later one evening I needed help with some questions I had. I contacted Debra out of the blue and she happily came over and quickly assisted me with the matter! Debra is not only my realtor, but she has also been like an advocate and a mentor to me. She is always welcome to come by anytime, and I will be working with her and referring her to my friends in the future! She has become a true family friend!