Next Step Realty, Caroline Paper, Realtor
As your realtor, it is my goal and priority, to find you not just a house, but your home. From first time buyer, to seasoned seller!
I have been working hard to serve my clients across Maryland since discovering my passion for real estate nearly six years ago. Over the course of my career, I have helped buyers and sellers both achieve their real estate goals through my dedication to providing personalized service to each and every one. I have been recognized with achievements such as being named one of Baltimore Real Producer’s 30 Under 30 Realtors, as well as being consistently in the top 5% of the top 500 Realtors in central Maryland.
I would love to help you reach your real estate goals, whatever they may be!
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Next Step Realty, Caroline Paper, Realtor: Reviews
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5,0 out of 5 from 82 reviews
Fantastic experience: Caroline is knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and always available for questions. She helped guide me through the whole process: teaching me about all the contracts, helping me see red flags and potential in equal measure, and did a great job listening to my wishes and helping me turn it into a great buy. She was an advocate for me in the negotiations and closing. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Thank you so much Kelly!! I am so so excited for you in your beautiful new home :)
Fantastic experience: We couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent to help our daughter purchase her first home! As a first-time buyer, there was so much to learn and navigate, and Caroline was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. She made sure our daughter understood what was happening, answered every question in a timely manner, and helped her feel confident in making such an important decision. She was responsive, professional, and truly went above and beyond to make the experience as smooth and positive as possible. Buying your 1st home is a huge milestone, and we are so grateful that our daughter had Caroline by her side. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and their best interests! Thank you Caroline!
Lisa, thank you so so much for your kind words! It was just wonderful getting to meet and help your family, and I hope that she has many, many years of amazing memories in her home :)
Fantastic experience: We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor! They made both buying and selling our home smooth, stress-free, and successful. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly dedicated every step of the way. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
I loved getting to help you and your family so much, and I am so excited for your next chapter!! It is going to be great :)
Fantastic experience: Caroline did an amazing job at helping us buy our dream home and sell our townhome! She is very knowledgeable, kind, and savvy. She was great in the negotiations and readily available when we had questions and needed help. I would recommend her for any of your real estate needs!
Fantastic experience: Carline is absolutely lovely!! She is so attentive, very responsive. Was moving in from another state so difficult to be in person for everything. She went to many showings for me, sent detailed videos, etc. Would absolutely use again and recommend to anyone!!
Fantastic experience: Caroline and team were the best! They exceeded my expectations. I truly could not have gotten through this process without her! I would recommend Caroline 100 times over!
Thank you so so much for your kind words! I loved getting to know you and your family, and I hope you guys are loving your new home now that you are all moved in!!
Fantastic experience: Caroline Paper was an incredible realtor and truly went above and beyond throughout our entire home buying journey. From the very beginning, she made us feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way. She was always available to answer questions, explain the process, and make sure we felt comfortable with every decision. One thing that really stood out was how proactive and thoughtful she was- she would even send personalized video walkthroughs of properties when we weren't available- which made the experience so much easier and more convenient. It showed how dedicated she is to her clients and how much she genuinely cares about helping potential homebuyers find the right home. Beyond being extremely knowledgeable and professional, Caroline is also personable, funny, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. She made what could have been a stressful process feel exciting and manageable. Her positive attitude, honesty, and attention to detail made such a difference, and we always felt like she had our best interests at heart. If you’re looking for a realtor who is responsive, hardworking, compassionate, and truly invested in her clients, Caroline is the one. We are so grateful for everything she did for us and couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Kate thank you SO much for your kind words!! They made my week! I loved working with you and your family, and I am so excited for the amazing home that you found! :)
Fantastic experience: As a first-time homebuyer, I was definitely nervous going into the process, but Caroline made everything feel so much less overwhelming. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and reassuring every step of the way. She always took the time to explain things thoroughly, and if I was still confused, she would happily re-explain everything until I fully understood and felt comfortable. One thing I really appreciated was how honest she was when looking at properties. She truly listened to what I was looking for and gave genuine advice instead of just trying to push me into something. She also recommended other professionals throughout the process based on who she thought I would feel most comfortable working with. Caroline made the entire experience feel much less stressful, and I always felt comfortable talking openly with her about how I was feeling throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone, especially first-time homebuyers!
Alyssa, thank you so much!! My main goal is always to help make the process less stressful and MORE transparent, so I am so very glad to hear that you felt that way! I know that you are going to have so many wonderful memories there :)
Fantastic experience: My husband John and I have been working with Caroline Paper of Next Step Realty for almost a year as we navigated how to sell our condo and buy a new home. From the very beginning, she (and her colleagues!) have been warm and approachable but also incredibly knowledgeable professionals - patient with every question and concern we've had along the way. It is no exaggeration to say that working with Caroline has been one of the most best customer service experiences with ANYone that we can recall in our adult lives, especially considering all the life stressors that emerged as we moved through the home sale/search/purchase process. She was responsive and empathetic and candid every step of the way. We had to postpone purchasing a new home for now, but when we are ready, we cannot wait to work with Caroline again! I could not offer a more enthusiastic recommendation, whether you are a seasoned pro at the complexities of real estate or brand new to even considering purchasing a home. She will be your greatest asset. Thank you, Caroline, for all you have done to make our lives better in the past year!
Thank you so very much for your kind words Sarah! Even though we had to hold off on purchasing, I am so excited it means that I will get to hang out with you guys again in the future!
Fantastic experience: Our sweet, amazing, Caroline! There are not enough great things to say about her. Her support during our entire process was truly incredible. She was so knowledgable, provided a list of things we could do to enhance our house to get the best price possible that were things we could do, and she knew exactly what to price our home which got us an above ask offer with no inspection in under 24 hours. She was with us through every step of the way. No matter the time of day or night she always got back to us and made us feel supported, but also important. We walked away from a home we loved into an almost forever home we will spend the next 20+ years in. We made a friend in our gal! Cannot recommend Caroline enough!!
Thank you so much, Molly! I am just so glad Real Estate brought us together and I cannot wait to see pics of allll the amazing memories you and your sweet family are going to make in your absolutely amazing home :)
Fantastic experience: I’ve had the pleasure of working with Caroline over the past few years, and she’s truly great at what she does. As a lender, I get to work with a lot of agents, and one thing that always stands out with Caroline is how clean and well put together her contracts are. Her contracts are flawless. That makes a huge difference for the client. It gives everyone more confidence, helps avoid unnecessary back and forth, and makes the underwriting process so much smoother. Caroline pays attention to the details, and those details really do matter. They help protect her clients and keep the whole process moving in the right direction. She’s also a strong negotiator and very well respected by other agents and lenders. In a competitive market, that can make a real difference. Sometimes having Caroline’s name on an offer can be the thing that helps get it accepted. She’s also super responsive and easy to work with. When something comes up, she’s on it right away, which makes the experience better for everyone involved. Whether you’re buying your first home or your forever home, Caroline knows how to guide you through it. She cares about her clients, and it shows.
Fantastic experience: Caroline was great! Hope to have her help us in many future real estate transactions. Can’t recommend her enough!
Thank you so much Mike! I hope you guys are loving the house so far!!
Fantastic experience: Caroline made the home buying process enjoyable, exciting, and smooth. Caroline was responsive to all our needs and questions during the process. Additionally, she made us feel supported by answering our ongoing questions. Overall we are extremely satisfied with our decision to work with Caroline and highly recommend her to all!
Fantastic experience: Caroline is very knowledgeable and guided us with grace throughout the home buying process. She was always there to answer our questions and was very communicative. Caroline made sure that we were in the know every step of the way. It is obvious that Caroline cares about her clients and wants them to thrive in their new home. I will always recommend Caroline to family and friends when they are looking for their next home.
Fantastic experience: Working with Caroline was a quick and painless experience from start to finish. She made the entire home buying process feel smooth, organized, and stress-free. Caroline was always responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely had our best interests in mind every step of the way. She took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and guided us with honest advice and strong market insight. Whether it was scheduling showings, negotiating, or handling the details behind the scenes, she went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled perfectly. If you’re looking for a realtor who is professional, dedicated, and truly cares about her clients, I highly recommend Caroline. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would absolutely work with her again in the future.
Fantastic experience: If I could give a million stars for Caroline, I absolutely would!!! She was truly an angel sent from heaven for our family throughout the home-buying process. We were in a very unique situation, moving from out of state and unable to be present for most of it. We were so nervous it would turn into a huge headache—flying back and forth, dealing with constant stress—but it ended up being the complete opposite. From day one, Caroline eased all of our biggest concerns and guided us every step of the way, all the way through closing on our dream home. She was incredibly caring and attentive to everything we wanted, and truly went above and beyond to make the entire experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. She is genuinely one of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and she will forever be part of such a special milestone for our family.
Thank you so so much for your kind words!! I absolutely loved getting to help your family and I can’t wait to see you turn it into your family’s home! ☺️
Fantastic experience: We have had a wonderful experience with Caroline! In fact this is the 3rd time she has been our realtor. She is professional, approachable, and detail-oriented. We’ve always received a quick reply to any questions. No high pressure tactics. Just a down-to-earth partner in your home buying/selling process. She is a 5 star realtor, we highly recommend.
Thank you so much Lisa! I miss you and your family already and I’m always so excited for the updates I get from you about how your family is enjoying your new home!! ☺️
Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience working with Caroline! She was incredibly supportive, responsive, and truly cared about helping us get the home we wanted. Even when unexpected challenges came up, Caroline made the process feel smooth and manageable. We’re so grateful for all of her help and would highly recommend her.
Fantastic experience: Caroline helped me purchase my dream home in Maryland. She was extremely professional and responsive to help me and my fiancé through the process. This was my second home purchase and compared to the first one, it was much more pleasant. Caroline is very knowledgeable and leveraged her contacts to get me a great mortgage rate and helped with coordinating the rental process for my first home also. A true 10/10 realtor. Seriously, go with her!
Fantastic experience: Caroline has always gone above and beyond! She helped us move into our first home and into our second home. We been working with her since 2020! Her communication and commitment to us is by far the best! She not only cares about us as client but genuinely cares for our family as well. If you are looking for someone who makes this process easy, compassionate, realistic, an advocate, and know their stuff! She is the right one for you! If we could give her 10 stars we would!
Negative experience: I attended two open houses for a listing of Caroline’s and both times she was extremely rude. We entered the house and she barely acknowledged us. Meanwhile a couple walked in right after and she greeted them and asked their names. I asked her for the listing details and instead of handing me the paper she just gestured at it and turned away. Both my partner and I noticed her behavior separately and were shocked. I’m honestly surprised she has so many positive reviews online because she was very rude at both encounters. I immediately lost all interest in the house.
Margo, I am so sorry if at any point during either open house this is how I made you feel. It was certainly not my intention. You yourself mentioned my many positive reviews, so hopefully you can understand that maybe there was a miscommunication when you and I met, but it was never my intention to make you feel that way. While I am not trying to make an excuse, I will say that both of the open houses you are referring to were incredibly busy, and I am only one person. Open Houses are meant to make it as easy as possible for any buyer that wants to see the property to have access without needing to coordinate with their agent...this often means they are very busy and everyone needs help at some point. For the entirety of both Opens I was constantly answering questions, getting information for people, and bouncing between all parties throughout the house to make sure that their needs and questions were taken care of. I am sorry that you feel that you did not get this from me, and that you slipped through the cracks. As I am sure you are aware, my entire business is based on word of mouth and my reputation, so to see a one star review for an unintentional miscommunication is certainly disappointing as that could impact the business that takes care of my family. I wish you and your family the best of luck in the rest of your home buying experience.
Fantastic experience: I have bought three houses with different realtors, and Caroline is far and away the best I have worked with! She is kind, responsive, she listens to you and works with you to make the entire home-buying process as easy and stress-free as possible. She reminded me of important deadlines and would make calls to coordinate inspections and to make sure the lender had everything they needed from me. She has many great recommendations for any contractors you may need throughout the process and walks through everything step-by-step with you to make sure you feel comfortable with every decision along the way. This was the first time I bought a house by myself and I could not have done this without her! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Could not have been more helpful and understanding!
Fantastic experience: Caroline is so easy to work with, very energetic, optimistic, and efficient! Caroline makes the very complex process of buying a house seem less daunting.
Fantastic experience: We could not have asked for a better agent than Caroline Paper when we bought our home. My husband & I were just browsing for homes when we met Caroline. We instantly liked her energy & attitude but more importantly she is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and patient, everything you need when you are buying a home. She educated us & held our hand even every step of the way, for months, until we closed on the home of our dreams. We need more Caroline's in the world.
Fantastic experience: I have been a local lender here in Annapolis for 15+ years. Caroline is at the top of my list of who I refer clients to because of the care and expertise that she brings to the table. I have done business with hundreds of agents and she stands head and shoulders above the competition. I can trust that she always has my clients best interest and that she'll be able to negotiate for them in a tough market where it can be very difficult to get your offer accepted.
Fantastic experience: Caroline was absolutely incredible throughout the entire home-buying process! As a first-time buyer, I truly appreciated how she guided me through every step and made sure I felt confident and informed along the way. I’ll definitely be recommending her to friends and family when they start their home search!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was an outstanding realtor and an absolute pleasure to work with. As a military family navigating the stress of PCS season, she made the entire home-selling process seamless and worry-free. Her communication was exceptional from start to finish — keeping us fully informed through every stage, from researching the ideal listing price to scheduling open houses and reviewing offers as they came in. When an unexpected hiccup arose during our sale, Caroline handled it with remarkable professionalism, patience, and care. She ensured we were always well-informed, consistently went the extra mile to keep our home show-ready, and never hesitated to roll up her sleeves to help in any way possible. Her dedication, market knowledge, and commitment to her clients’ success are truly unmatched, and it’s clear she takes immense pride in her work. Beyond her professionalism, Caroline’s warmth and genuine personality turned what could have been a stressful process into a truly enjoyable one. She didn’t just help us sell our home — she became someone we trust and consider an instant long-term friend. If you’re looking for someone who treats your sale like it’s her own, communicates every step of the way, and truly cares about you and your family’s success, look no further than Caroline. We couldn’t be more grateful for her, and we’ll recommend her to everyone we know without hesitation.
Fantastic experience: Caroline and her team were amazing! She helped through months of trying to find our dream home. She was with us every step of the way. Looking for a home is stressful and she made it so easy and knew exactly what we were looking for.
Fantastic experience: We bought a house thanks to the dedication and hard work that Caroline Paper provided. We were moving from another state and did not have very much knowledge of the different counties and neighborhoods in Maryland. We had a very strict list of our wants and desires in a new home. Caroline was extremely patient with us remaining in constant communication. After we found the area we wanted to live, the next task was finding our perfect home. Caroline met with us several weekends to show us houses and gave us virtual tours when we could not be in Maryland. The area we chose was a very competitive area and the houses sold fast. Caroline knew exactly what we wanted and the house we bought was from a virtual tour. We made an offer without seeing it because we trusted Caroline and we knew it was our home when she did the walkthrough and virtual tour. She is extremely organized and detailed. She set up every inspection and walked us through all of the findings. She took notes for us all of the time so we could concentrate on listening and looking. She is amazing and one of the best realtors we have had the privilege of using.
Alicia, thank you so much for such an incredibly heartfelt review! It means so much to know that this is the experience that you had and that I could help make your transition to Maryland even a little bit less stressful. I am so very excited for this new chapter for your family :)
Fantastic experience: The easiest part of buying a home was working with Caroline. She has been amazing to work with from day one. She’s professional but also down-to-earth and upbeat at the same time, which made us feel comfortable and confident throughout our journey to becoming homeowners. She really listened to what we were looking for and was so patient as we figured things out. Anytime we had a question, she was always reachable and readily available to work with our schedules. The whole process felt so much smoother than we expected, and that’s all thanks to her attention to detail and constant communication. In fact, with the house we purchased, she noticed it was opened for viewing days earlier than scheduled. Caroline contacted us right away, so we were able to see it sooner and put in our offer. The day we were originally set to tour it ended up becoming our inspection day. Even after closing, she’s still been there to help us settle in. We’re truly grateful for all her hard work and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. Thank you again, Caroline — we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Thank you so much for such a kind review! I am so so glad that I was able to help your family, and I cannot wait to hear about all the wonderful ways you make your new home yours!!
Fantastic experience: ✨ Stop your search now—Caroline is the absolute best! As first-time homebuyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide through the process. From our very first meeting, Caroline made the home search feel exciting and stress-free, thanks to her deep local expertise and warm personality. She was always just a quick call or text away, ready to answer questions or offer reassurance. We feel so lucky to have had her in our corner—and even luckier to stay connected with her beyond closing day.
Thank you so much!! I absolutely loved working with and getting to know you guys, and welcome you to the Annapolis area!!
Fantastic experience: Working with Caroline was an outstanding experience from start to finish. She brings a rare combination of professionalism, resourcefulness, and intuition that truly sets her apart in the industry. She’s uniquely in tune with what clients need—often anticipating questions before they’re asked—and she consistently goes above and beyond to make the process smooth and successful. I felt fully taken care of every step of the way. I didn’t just work with a great agent. I worked with someone extraordinary. If you have the chance to work with her, take it.
Thank you so much for such a kind review!! It was a joy to be able to help you and your family and I am so happy to have met you guys :)
Fantastic experience: I closed on my home this past Monday, and working with Caroline, was such a pleasure. She made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. She was professional, responsive, and truly cared about making sure everything went smoothly. I’m so grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Thank you so much!! I am so excited for your next chapter in your beautiful new home!
Fantastic experience: We had a great experience working with Caroline! She was incredibly responsive any time we had a question or needed something, she was right there. Selling a house in this market can be really stressful, but she made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We really appreciated her support and professionalism throughout the whole journey. Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved working with you guys! Thank you so much for the kind words :)
Fantastic experience: Oh man, where do I start?! Caroline is amazing, hands down the beat realtor I have ever worked with. She helped my family and I purchase 2 homes in the past 7 years and the process the 2nd time was just as easy (if not easier) than the first time! She's dedicated, compassionate, empathetic, and very strong/knowledgeable in her field. She knows what she's doing, she advocates for her clients, and gets you what you want without hesitation. She makes the process smooth and less stressful hands down would have her as my realtor again! Did I mention how amazing she is?! I think I did, but this is to remind you....she's AMAZING!! If I could go higher than 5 stars, I would! ❤️
You guys are the best and I am so excited for you in this next chapter!! Cheers to the forever home!!
Fantastic experience: I had a chance to work with Caroline for the first time. She was a listing agent for a condominium. I assisted with a mortgage on. Caroline's professionalism is unmatched. She always was available and very helpful if we needed something. I highly recommend Caroline Paper whether you are buying or selling your home. You will not be disappointed.
Fantastic experience: Caroline was very helpful moving through the process. She was very knowledgeable, easy to reach, and punctual throughout the process.
Fantastic experience: Caroline was absolutely amazing! Right from the beginning she took the time to get to know us and made sure she understood what we were looking for, what was important to us, our "deal breakers", and the range of our budget. Her attention to detail was unreal! She actively researched homes, sought out opportunities that we could take advantage of, got creative with options, was super honest with us, made sure we were always comfortable with offers, made sure we didn’t settle for something we didn’t love, and was ALWAYS available. In the end, she truly delivered for us in such a tough market and made the entire purchasing process clear and easy. We will miss working with her and hope to stay in touch. If we ever move again, I hope she is still around! We highly recommend working with Caroline and her team (who were all amazing as well!). We cannot thank them enough!
Fantastic experience: Caroline Paper was such a great realtor and we were so pleased to work with her on the purchase of our new home. She patiently looked for homes that met our criteria and found the perfect one for us. Caroline let us know the process for getting to settlement and lined up the personnel and resources to make it very easy. Whenever we did have a question she responded very quickly and was always available to us by phone, text or email. Over the years we have worked with many realtors and have not had many happy experiences. With Caroline, that was simply not the case. She anticipated our needs and questions and we felt that she was our advocate throughout the process. We would highly recommend her without hesitation to our friends and family.
Fantastic experience: Caroline Paper was the epitomy of professional service. We are very pleased with our home buying experience. At every turn, she was available for questions and problem solving. There were virtually no problems with closing, scheduling, and felt like she was not only very knowledgeable and experienced, but really went the "extra mile" on our behalf. We could not have had a better agent represent us in our recent waterfront purchase. I think that Caroline may be the BEST! Very impressed!
Fantastic experience: Caroline fell into our laps... We didn’t research her as a realtor, she was just randomly assigned to us through Zillow when we wanted to look at a house. And…we were SO LUCKY to work with her! She understood our needs, she was communicative and responsive, and she made the entire home-buying process run smoothly. I don’t think we would have found our perfect house without Caroline. I highly recommend working with her.
Fantastic experience: Caroline came with me to the office of my home builder from the first day. The process went smoothly because Caroline maintained a great line of communication with me until the last touched of the house. Caroline professionalism help me stick with the long process of building your own house the way you like it a much less painful process. Thanks Caroline! Continue to make a difference into people’s life who want to purchase a brand new home. Caroline and I met again to sell that same house that I bought a couple years earlier. I decided to sell the home because it was too big for our family size. The experience was great. Caroline kept me informed about all the process all along the way till final settlement day. Caroline explained everything in details and let me make my final decision regarding any major events along the way. Thanks Caroline for your professionalism. Wes,
Thank you so much for your extremely kind words Wesly! I'm thrilled we got exactly the house you wanted on the first day :) I hope you and your family are enjoying the home!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was outstanding. From initial intake to closing her knowledge and attention to detail gave me complete confidence throughout the decision making process. I can not recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a realtor.
Thank you so much Adam! It was a privilege to get to help you buy your first home!!
Fantastic experience: We had an excellent experience with Caroline and her team. We are first time homebuyers and had tons of questions. Caroline was so incredibly patient with us every step of the way. I also appreciated her flexibility in navigating around my work schedule. She was always highly responsive, energetic, honest, and listened to all of our needs.
Thank you so much, Jess! I absolutely loved getting to help your family!!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was great to work with! Upon meeting her, I felt like I was in good hands when it came to buying my first home. Caroline walked me through the process and made things happen incredibly smoothly. I'm going to be recommending her to anyone who tells me their in the real estate market.
Fantastic experience: Caroline was amazing and helped us find our dream home, we couldn't have asked for a better realtor to make the buying process seamless!!
Fantastic experience: Caroline truly is an amazing realtor, and is someone you want on your team! My wife and I are both in the military and were stationed outside of Maryland. Due to work requirements we could not physically make it to our house to truly understand what it would feel like to live there. BUT, Caroline was a superstar. She visited the house multiple times, filmed a detailed walkthrough for us and was there to answer any question we had. If we ever move again, Caroline will be our first call!
Fantastic experience: When we met Caroline, We gave her a challenge, We need to find a home before Christmas in 7 weeks... We moved in to our new home 2 weeks before Christmas and we love our place! We are first time home buyers and Caroline walked us through each part so clearly that it was a very smooth process for everyone. She is an excellent communicator, extremely responsive(even at night) and she works 3 steps a head to anticipate any delays. Caroline will be our Realtor for all of our future real estate purchases. Thank You Caroline for everything!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was extremely helpful in helping us find our dream home. She really takes the time to listen to the concerns and needs of her clients and goes out of her way to drive client satisfaction. Highly recommend reaching out to her if you are in the market to buy or sell a home!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was a fantastic realtor to work with - my husband and I will be recommending her to all of our friends and family who will be buying homes! She is incredibly communicative and caring- she does a lot of work behind the scenes to make the process much less stressful than it normally is.
Fantastic experience: Caroline is everything you want in a realtor. The home buying process is much less daunting and tedious when you have a partner like her on your team. She not only guided us through the process, but was the champion we needed when things did not go our way. To buy or sell your home, you need a realtor who is personable, assertive, caring, honest, and knowledgeable, characteristics that are very much descriptive of Caroline Paper. We believe that we have found our home for the long term, but we know that if the time comes to buy or sell we will ONLY work with Caroline.
Fantastic experience: I recommend Caroline to anyone ready to purchase a property of any kind. She did an excellent work on purchasing our new home.
Fantastic experience: Caroline is the best in the business and we will be working with her again for all future home purchases. We had been looking for a home for two years with no luck. When we started working with Caroline we saw a HUGE difference in the entire process. Caroline works very hard to make herself available. She was constantly in contact with us about what would be coming on the market and didn’t allow a second to go by. She was incredibly encouraging and positive during a time that it felt impossible to achieve our goals. We almost didn’t even bother to see our dream home because we thought it was out of reach. But Caroline made it all work and we ended up with something we didn’t think was possible. On top of it all, Caroline is the sweetest and most fun person. She is there as your realtor, but feels more like a good friend. She is an absolute delight and THE BEST at what she does. She has gained our trust and our business for life.
Fantastic experience: We met Caroline at an open house and accepted an invitation to come to her office for an introductory consultation. Being a former teacher, she was patient with our questions and obviously very knowledgeable about the home buying process. She was easy to reach and very proactive when it came to solving any issues that popped up along the way. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Working with Caroline in both selling our previous house and buying our new house was nothing but a pleasure. Our first impression of her during our first meeting was great and she followed through to the end. If we have to do this all over again we will go with Caroline and we’ll definitely recommend her to any of our friends who would like to have a real estate agent. Caroline is a great advocate.
Fantastic experience: Caroline is amazing! She was so responsive and had great communication during this entire process. She really listened to what I wanted and needed. As a first time home buyer, I was definitely overwhelmed at times and Caroline made this process as easy as possible for me!
Fantastic experience: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Where do I begin? Caroline Paper... Professional, Polite, Caring, Observative, Attentive, Generous, Patient, Knowledgeable, Organized, Responsive, Communicative, Resourceful... I can not thank Caroline Paper enough for making my experience as a home buyer and my journey to becoming a home owner so delightful that I'd literally do it all over again just for fun. Thank you so much Caroline, me and my mother will have the pleasures of spending our first Christmas and New Years in our new home together, a truly amazing feeling. -Jorge
Fantastic experience: Caroline is hands down the best realtor. from the beginning she listened and adapted to my ever changing needs and location search. it took me a little over a year to find my family’s perfect home and never once did she give up. she was always supportive and never pushy like i thought a realtor would be. so sweet, kind, funny and genuinely caring. definitely has a true passion for helping people. she made the most stressful times seem easy & there was plenty of stress with this market! definitely my number one recommended realtor (if i ever buy again lol). thank you so much!!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend working with Caroline!! My wife and I had a great experience working with Caroline throughout the process of buying our first house in Mount Airy. Caroline kept us in the loop at all times and even helped us save thousands by connecting us with a very experience inspector that found a handful of items that we were able to get to seller to update / fix before closing. We look forward to working with Caroline on future properties!
Fantastic experience: Buying our first home was the most enjoyable experience thanks to Caroline. She a very experienced realtor, and she really knows the best people to do your inspections. We felt in good hands during the entire process, and she was always happy to answer any questions or concerns. She is the best!!!!
Thank you so much!! It was absolutely wonderful to have the opportunity to help your family!
Fantastic experience: I feel so grateful to have found Caroline to help with selling our home! There are a lot of agents out there, but she really goes the extra mile to help out. The process was so much easier with Caroline's expertise and support. It was easy to tell that she was invested in our success and happiness throughout. Excellent communication skills were also very much appreciated. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and professional agent.
Fantastic experience: From the moment my wife and I met Caroline we knew the process of buying a house would be easier with her. She was always quick to respond to any messages sent her way. Caroline makes sure to get most of if not all of the details you want in a home in each of the listings she shows. She was also a huge help in connecting us with others who helped in all the steps of buying a home. I can't say enough good things about her to do her justice. I would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home.
Fantastic experience: From the start, Caroline hit the ground running to find me the home right for my family dynamic. From my frantic texts to her calming phone calls, we made it happen. I can not thank her enough for dealing with my sometimes very overwhelming brain and finding the perfect home. Thank you for finding me my first home!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was LITERALLY amazing from the start!!! Her thoroughness and promptness with everything was unbelievable. She would answer so quickly and always made us feel valued. Any question we asked she would answer or have an answer to us right away. Her attitude towards everything was so uplifting and positive it made us feel great about every move we did. When obstacles came our way, she worked through everything with us and made sure we were comfortable with every move. We cannot wait to use Caroline to sell our current condo! Thank you Caroline for getting us our amazing house, we genuinely couldn’t have done it without you!!!
Thank you so, SO much for this amazing review! You and Nate were absolutely phenomenal clients to work with and I am so very thrilled that you found such a perfect home! Can't wait to help you with the condo soon! :)
Fantastic experience: My actual name is Patrice Pilgrim. My son keeps changing my Google profile name - ♀️. Anyway, I cannot say enough good things about Caroline as an agent. When I started my home buying process, I knew very little about the steps that would need to be followed. I had a 'general' idea of what I am my family wanted in a home and next to no idea of how much those family wants would look in a monthly mortgage payment. Caroline was informative and communicative from the very first house viewing appointment. She always made time and did her research in order to be able to answer any and all questions that I had about the process. If she didn't know the answer to one of my questions, she would make it a priority to track that information down. She also had a keen understanding of the type of house that would meet the needs of my family. We just closed on our home after 6 months of searching, putting offers in etc. I would recommend Caroline to anyone who is looking to but their first home or even to upgrade the home that they are in. Her understanding of her customer, her ability to seek out requested information, her level of professionalism and her genuine demeanor make her an excellent choice to help you on your home buying journey.
Fantastic experience: Caroline was such a huge help in our house hunting process. She was very patient when it came to searching or putting an offer in. She listened to exactly what we wanted and was able to assist in finding our style of home. Not only was Caroline great at her job but she surpassed our expectations as a realtor. We ended up in a beautiful house right in the location we wanted and added a new friend along the way! I highly recommend Caroline for anybody searching for their new home especially first time buyers!
Fantastic experience: Very professional and knowledgeable! Have worked with her on two different properties and would'nt use anyone else :)
Fantastic experience: What can't I say about Caroline! She was always there to answer any questions, she is very knowledgeable about her profession and takes it seriously. Even when things seemed bleek and it seemed like the right house wasn't going to come along she assured my wife and I that we would find it and she was absolutely right! I would recommend her to anyone!
Wishing you, Angela & the kids so many years of memories in your new home!! I can't wait to see the after photos! I know it was a hard search, but it paid off in the end and I was honored to be the one that got to help your family!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was fantastic to work with. Extremely professional, reliable, and conversational!
Thank you so much!!! It was so much fun working with you and Blake!!! Can't wait to see all your renovations!
Fantastic experience: Wow, just wow! From start to finish Caroline was exactly who we needed for our home purchase. We felt like we were heard the entire process and our needs mattered! Persistence is the name of the game in this market, she never gave up and always remained positive. She also introduced us a team of professionals that helped us along the way. Offering a “one stop shop” experience was excellent. Knowing how to help your clients purchase their dream home, well that’s just an added bonus! Thank you so much
I don't even know where to begin to thank you for this wonderful review! It is my top priority to make sure clients feel like they are heard and supported throughout the process, and to know you and Matt felt that way means so much! I know it was a tricky one, but you guys landed in the most wonderful home!! Thank you for letting me be the one to help you, it was so wonderful getting to work with you both!
Fantastic experience: Caroline was recommended from the Jesse Hoffman Team and as soon as we started discussing house hunting details, we hit it off. Caroline is wonderful to work with and so very patient! She patiently and thoroughly answered all questions that we had, especially as first-time home buyers. She knew we were excited and anxious about the process and kept us informed along with good, detailed explanations of each step of the home buying process. She was AWESOME to work with, very communicative, and even though the process can be stressful at times, she kept a smile on her face and helped ensure we got the home we wanted! Highly recommended and would vouch for her any day, any time!
Jason, thank you so much for your kind words and referrals! I am so happy that you were able to enjoy the process despite the stress that can come with your first home purchase!
Fantastic experience: If you want something done in the real estate business efficiently, professionally, and with the upmost attentiveness, you may want to look at Caroline's way. We (my wife and I) recently just moved into a new construction home, and if it were not for Caroline's persistence with that builder company, we would not have gotten the reservation for the lot. Before getting the house we actually moved into, she would FaceTime us in different homes, since we were across country. She would stay in constant communication and would always bring professionalism along with kindness and authenticity to every conversation we had. By far the best real estate agent we have encountered and worked with, and I would recommend 100% to anyone who was looking to buy or sell a home. Straight baller.
Thank you so much Alex!! You guys were so wonderful to work with and you are in the prettiest home!! From FaceTimes to in person showings, it really was a joy to work with you guys, I hope you are absolutely loving the house!!
Fantastic experience: I could not have asked for a better partner in buying my first home, not to mention during the pandemic! She was so eager to begin working with us and already had found so many homes to view right off the bat. Caroline is incredibly knowledgeable, super responsive, provides professional and honest feedback, and does not let any obstacles get in the way (and we've had plenty with our purchase!). She helped me remain at ease throughout the whole process. If you are looking to buy a home, you are in the safest hands with Caroline!
Theresa, thank you so much!! Your house is one of the coolest houses I have ever had the privilege of helping purchase! You guys have already done such awesome updates, I can't wait to see everything else you do! :)
Fantastic experience: I have had the pleasure to work with Caroline twice this year! The first to sell my house and second to help me buy a house. Both times the process was incredibly smooth. She is very knowledgeable of what needs to be done and is extremely responsive to emails and texts. She is very professional and pleasant. She took a lot of the stress off of my plate with both selling and buying a house. I had very little to worry about and that put my mind at ease. I highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking to buy or sell a house!
Katrina, thank you! I was so lucky to get to work with you back to back! I hope you guys are enjoying the new home!
Fantastic experience: I can not say enough amazing things about Caroline, my home buying situation was unique to say the least and there is no one else I would have felt nearly as confident with navigating through it all. She was very responsive to all my questions and is truly on top of everything.
Thank you so much! Your situation was definitely unique, but we pushed through and now your new house doesn't even look like the one you bought!! Can't wait to see all the continued renovations!!
Fantastic experience: Throughout the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home Caroline was amazing! She kept us up updated on anything that came up and kept things moving forward. We were so assured of her services that we connected her with my parents and she sold a property for them as well. Quick, smooth and easy.
Thank you so much Shawn! Your whole family has been truly a pleasure to work with and I was so glad to be able to help your parents as well!!!
Fantastic experience: Caroline is professional realtor She will give outstanding performance and help to find good house and if we have any questions she will answer all of our questions. We got a good decent and nice house because of Caroline. She did a lot for us I am recommended her 100% just fallow her instructions you will get house She is on the time on all appointments which we schedule to see the houses She is very very professional and extremely knowledge person.
Thank you so much Praveen! I am so glad we were able to find the perfect home for your family!!
Fantastic experience: Amazing! Caroline was/is super awesome. Answered any questions AT ALL times. We are first time home buyers and had a odd situation and EVERYONE involved helped get us purchase our home. We would go to them again and again. Very grateful!!!!
Thank you so much Casey!!! I know it was a bit of a tricky one, but you guys stuck it out and we got it done in the end!! :)
Fantastic experience: My husband and I have done all of our real estate business with the Jesse Hoffman team for a few years now. There would never be anyone else we would go to because they are just that good at what they do. The guidance, the responsiveness, the friendship that develops; they only want what is best for you and in your best interest. This recent house buying experience was nothing less of what we have already gone through with this team, however, we worked with Caroline this time. If you get the chance to have her as your real estate agent, consider yourself lucky. The house of your dreams will literally be the house you will get. She genuinely searches for homes with you and goes up to bat for you in any situation that may occur…that’s how passionate she is about her job. We had a FSBO scenario that almost fell apart in the beginning and the same day we thought the deal was over, we were under contract. It was all thanks to her and her hard work. Whenever I had a question or needed to vent about something, I texted her and would immediately get a response. I could go on with all her awesomeness…but just trust me, and use her!
Meagan, I don't even know what to say except thank you so much for your kind words :) I am so thankful I had the opportunity to help you guys this time around! I know the FSBO wasn't the easiest or least stressful, but you guys handled it all like pros! It was wonderful getting to know you guys and I hope we stay in touch!
Fantastic experience: Caroline is excellent! She is very professional and knowledgeable. Her and her team have great resources, all top notch. If you want someone who genuinely cares and has your best interest at heart please call Caroline! We just closed on a home with her and couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much Caroline!
Thank you so much Brad!! It was wonderful working with your whole family!!
Fantastic experience: Wow! We had the absolute best experience with Caroline in our search and purchase of our new amazing home. First and foremost, Caroline took the time to get to know us to narrow down the inventory to our particular interests and budget, making sure our "boxes" were checked before visiting. Behind the scenes, Caroline was diligent in her research, sending new house listings promptly in the morning. From the first house to the very last, she managed our expectations and remained incredibly hopeful even when we weren't. She offered her opinion when asked and helped us to consider things we hadn’t thought of. Buying a house is supposed to be an incredible moment and with Caroline Paper, it was exactly that. Her professionalism, her knowledge, and her unwavering positive attitude, made this a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.10/10.
Matt, it makes me so happy that you felt the process was special!! I always want that for my clients, even though I know the process can be stressful at times! Thank you so much for your kind words!
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