"When our 92-year-old father made the difficult decision to leave the Derwood home he and our mother had lived in since 1974 and move into assisted living, our family was faced with the daunting task of preparing and selling a home that had been filled with over 50 years of memories. Janet Harward guided us through every step of that journey with extraordinary professionalism, expertise, and care. While the home had been maintained fairly well over the years, like many life-long residences, it needed some repairs and sprucing up before going on the market. Janet, along with partner Mike Colopy, helped us identify the improvements that would have the greatest impact and then connected us with an outstanding network of contractors. From repairing floors and to installing windows, painting, resolving drainage issues, landscaping, and even an HVAC system that unexpectedly needed replacing, they helped coordinate it all. They also provided thoughtful guidance on pricing, balancing market realities with our father's goals and helping us make informed decisions every step of the way. And through Janet's expertise, preparation, and negotiation skills, the final result was very close to the value our father had hoped to realize from the sale. What further sets Janet and Mike apart was their hands-on involvement. They didn't simply recommend contractors and walk away. Janet monitored progress, managed timelines, solved problems as they arose, and kept our family informed throughout the process. Her organization and attention to detail were invaluable. Our father calls Janet and Mike “Real Estate Superstars!” With move out occurring in mid-May, preparations for sale began almost immediately, and despite a few surprises along the way, the house was listed shortly after the Fourth of July. Within a week, Janet found wonderful buyers for the home, and we closed on August 4. Most importantly, our father now has peace of mind. The burden of maintaining and carrying the costs of the house is behind him, and our family can focus on what matters most: spending time with him and supporting him in this new chapter. While our families have known Janet for many years, this recommendation is based on what we witnessed throughout this process. Janet and Mike earned our trust every step of the way through their expertise, honesty, organization, and genuine care for our father's well-being. They helped turn what could have been an overwhelming experience into a successful and positive outcome. We recommend them wholeheartedly and without hesitation.".

About eight years ago, we had to sell my parents' home to cover their medical expenses, and their realtor simply wasn't getting it done. I had to fire that realtor and looked around at whom I still knew in Maryland. And the luckiest thing that could have happened was that I reached out to Janet Harward. Over the last decade, she has in fact handled two different property sales for my extended family, both of which involved extremely complicated histories and finances, and she went more than the extra mile to closing—she went the extra half-marathon, at least. Full marks on professionalism, resourcefulness, and good cheer in times of stress. If you're in the MD/DC/VA area and need a realtor, I urge you to contact Janet promptly; she carries my highest recommendation.

Selling our home in Kingsview Ridge was bittersweet—but having realtors Janet and Mike by our side made all the difference. From start to finish, they guided us with professionalism and expertise. There was never a question they couldn’t answer, and they provided solid recommendations throughout the process. Their in-depth knowledge of Kingsview Ridge truly set them apart—and it showed when we received 12 strong offers for our home! We couldn’t have asked for better partners in this journey.

Janet was amazing to work with! She patiently took me to look at all of the homes I found online, often with minimal notice. She very quickly learned what was important to me and often reminded me of it when I got sidetracked by less important details. She was so in tune with what I wanted, that she gently and repeatedly pushed me to look at a home I didn't think I was interested in, but based on her knowledge and experience she thought it would be a good fit. She was absolutely correct! I fell in love with it and put in an offer! My offer was one of TEN, but again, based on her expertise, she counseled me to do all the right things when writing my offer. She negotiated late into the night, long after I was asleep, and I woke the next morning to a message saying we had gotten the house! I closed one month ago today, and I truly believe that I got just the right home for me at a very competitive price. I recommend Janet to anyone who wants to work with an outstanding realtor and an amazing human!

I just wanted to write a message on the house hunting experience. We developed a great partnership and communication was great. Thank you so much for everything you did to help me out!

Janet and Mike truly are the dynamic duo of real estate and their results prove it. They were able to sell both of our properties in record time and for considerably more than we thought possible. They patiently answered all of our questions and expertly guided us through every step of the sales process. Thank you so much, Janet and Mike, for all your hard work!

Janet was there for us every step of the way, from the initial walk through of our house to the signing of the closing paperwork. She guided us through the de-cluttering process and told us what repairs and fix ups were needed. She made sure all our forms and papers were filled out and submitted on time, without causing us any anxiety. Mike was there for us too at the open house and the final walk through inspection with us, prior to the buyers walk through. We can’t thank them enough, not to mention their sound advice as to how much to list the house for and getting us a figure over the asking price. They are professional and friendly and a pleasure to work with.

We loved working with Janet. She was very patient with our many questions and spent multiple full days with us touring 5 or more houses at a time. As first time home buyers, she was very good about providing us all the information we needed (including when we didn't know enough to know what we needed to know). Despite the competitive and somewhat unpredictable market we faced (in Spring 2022), we appreciated that Janet provided optimistic but realistic expectations about prices and timelines. She helped us narrow down our initially wide search parameters and find a house we love-- we love it now even more than we did a few months ago when we first moved in. We are so happy in our new home.

Janet was amazing to work with!!! She was informative, knowledgeable, and attentive. She was able to help us find a home and made the process very smooth. An added bonus was that she listened and talked with me when I was feeling very anxious about certain processes. I would say that she is more than a wonderful realtor! When working with her she was a professional realtor, therapist, and friend!!!