“Eric was fantastic. He was extremely professional and prompt with everything, even meeting me on a Sunday to look at my house to put on the market. He was able to see the exact value of the house and price it appropriately, to the extent that I got a full asking offer quickly. He was fair, helpful, … and knew the area well. I highly recommend Eric for all your real estate needs in Catonsville. ” Read More ▾

“He reached out to me after the last realtor failed in selling my home after year. I was not confident anyone could sell it after that but gave him a shot at it and he sold it rather quickly. He always talked with me in a professional way and answered my questions diligently and responded right away. Thanks Eric. ”

“We decided to work with Eric based on a friend’s referral and it really paid of. The real estate market has been getting tougher as of late, so we needed extra help. He was particularly helpful with staging. We listed our house in Towson, MD at top of range and it still went under contract very quickly. … Closed in 30 days and couldn’t be happier!” Read More ▾

“We received several competitive offers very quickly due to Eric's ability to understand the market and facilitate the sales process. The housing market can be unpredictable, however Eric's real-estate expertise got us across the finish line.”

“Eric helped us purchase a home. He was patient, clear and helpful. Eric explained the process and connected us to local companies for inspections and home maintenance. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home.”

“Eric Black is a top-notch real estate agent. My husband and I were fortunate to have him represent us when we sold our home and bought our new home. Eric is knowledgeable, patient, and has an awesome team working for him. Our situation was unique in that we wanted to list very quickly and also buy a home shortly after … selling. Nevertheless, Eric and his team quickly facilitated every step of this cumbersome process. During the selling process he respected our pricing requests and had a great sense of what the optimal price point would be for our home in the current market. We had some bad luck with an unprofessional prospective buyer, but took comfort in Eric’s ability to represent us with great professionalism and respect. Eventually we went under contract and were happy with the sale. Subsequent to the sale, we were in a time crunch to then find a new home for us in Montgomery County, an area that is extremely competitive. Nevertheless, Eric and his team assured us that we will find the perfect house, and fulfilled his promise. Nearly every weekend, one of Eric’s team-members patiently took us to various showings for homes that we were interested in. It didn’t take long before we were under contract, thanks to Eric’s guidance and recommendations to us about how to make a competitive offer. He was very knowledgeable, yet never pressured us into a situation that we weren’t comfortable with. If it wasn’t for his expertise in the real-estate market, we would not be in our dream house today! We highly recommend Eric Black to anyone looking to buy or sell!” Read More ▾

“We listed our house with Eric Black in September 2012. After experiencing job loss and some financial difficulty we simply couldn't afford to live there any longer. This last year has been a real struggle for us and the unwillingness of the mortgage company to reach any kind of reasonable settlement has compounded our struggle. Eric Black could have … so easily let our contract expire and just let the property go to foreclosure, but they kept it listed and they worked with us and advised us and encouraged us to hang in there. There was no decision made that we regret. Our house finally settled on March 6th and we can't thank him and his team enough for getting us thru this very difficult experience.” Read More ▾

“Eric helped me sell a home and buy a condominium, and I was 110% satisfied with his support throughout both processes. He was professional and responsive throughout the process.He went above and beyond to help me sell and buy. He's honest and fair and I would definitely do business with him again as well as recommend him to others.”

“As we have moved several times and worked with several real estate agents/agencies both local to Howard County and out of state, Eric was by far the most professional agent. He really wanted to understand our needs and always asked the most appropriate questions to narrow down our home search. His timing was always prompt, and always … did his best to ensure our home search was both efficient and organized. Eric works very well with other agents especially dealing with home negotiations, inspections and closings. He is committed to making sure his customers moving experience is seamless from beginning to end. We highly recommend him as an agent as he made our transition to Maryland a great one!” Read More ▾

“We were told Eric was he was aggressive, professional and could get the house sold quickly. He surpassed our expectations! the house was sold within 45 days. Him and his staff helped us through the whole sale process and made it very seemless.I would highly recommend him.”

“I have worked with Eric on two real estate transactions and both have been extremely positive in every way. Eric is a true professional and truly excels at his profession.”

“Eric was so great to work with...again!! My husband worked with Eric when he bought the house we just sold!! He had the same great experience this time around. Eric is a true professional and has an abundant amount of knowledge in the real estate field. We would highly recommend Eric to family and friends and anyone else looking to … sell/buy a home in a very timely manner” Read More ▾

“Thank you Eric! You made selling our house as easy as possible with us living in another sate! You and your team are so professional to work with and I love the fact that you were always available! We appreciate everything! Amber and Jedd”

“Within minutes of meeting Eric we knew we wanted him and his team to list our home. From the minute we signed the contract, we figured all we had to do was follow the advice of Eric and his team. Within eight days we had a contract. Sure pays to listen to the people who know … what they are doing.” Read More ▾

“Eric found us exactly what we were looking for in a home, in the small neighborhood we wanted -- and helped us negotiate for a very competitive price.”

“We are relatively new to the city and as newbies were not entirely decided as to what we wanted. Eric helped us buy our first home and made the experience completely stress free throughout. He was very easy to get along with and was exceptionally prompt at every meeting giving us invaluable advice. He was always available and would respond … to every query of ours immediately. The experience only got better after we were under contract, from his referrals to the right services, to arranging for almost everything we needed to ensure we close on time. We would highly recommend him and definitely plan to work with him again in the future!” Read More ▾

“Eric sold a home for us. There were many issues to address, but he was able to negotiate a great deal, and was able to get the house settled. We are very grateful that he was there on our side. We recommend him highly.”

“Eric helped us sell two homes. He negotiated the best deal and overcame all obstacles. We would recommend him to anyone who needs to buy or sell a home. He makes the process go as smoothly as possible.”

“Eric is an experienced realtor that puts your needs first. He has a keen understanding of the real estate market. He helped me buy a property that had 10 bids on it. You want Eric to be on your side.”

“Eric was great to work with! His excellent negotiation skills and vast network of clients helped me sell my house at list price the first day it was on the market and helped me get a great deal on my current house. I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”

“Mr. Black help my wife and me to purchase our first home in Owings Mills Maryland. He was thorough and patiant and show us handful of houses. Once we liked the house we went through several weeks of negotiating which went very well in our favor. I will definitely work again with Mr. Black in the future.”

“Eric was a true professional and an advocate for us and our desires. He was extremely knowledgable and responsive to our needs. Eric was accessible and committed to doing everything he could to make our sale go smoothly. He is personable, friendly, and very easy to work with. We were both selling and buying at the same … time and Eric managed both transactions with ease. I highly recommend Eric to manage your sale or purchase!” Read More ▾

“We have worked with Eric in the selling and purchasing of a few homes and he is very attentive. We have referred him to many. It's great to be able to work with someone that you know you can trust and that is honest!”

“Eric helped us determine what was possible and what was definite and gave us enough space to choose. His team provided the back-up and he was the leader and expert negotiator every home owner hopes for.”

“I used to look at real estate agents like I viewed used-car salesmen and ambulance chasing lawyers, but no more. Eric Black is an exemplary representative for his profession. He is responsive, intelligent, an expert at reading people, and a skillful negotiator. He is also an accessible and thoroughly kind human being. He promises and he delivers. I had an old … house that was in serious need of updating, Eric sold it in four weeks. I would recommend him to anyone. One of his premier skills is carefully, but honestly, reassuring women of a certain age. Invaluable!” Read More ▾

“Eric is a pleasure to work with! He's friendly and responsive and very knowledgeable about the marketplace! He helped us find tenants very quickly and now that we are selling the property, there was is no question as to who we would call for help:)”

“We had an extremely tight time frame to buy a home and sell the home that we owned. Eric was quick to answer my inquiry and work with us with the same level of urgency that we expressed to him at the start of the process. He is a strong communicator, professional and always made himself accessible to answer … our questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Eric if you are looking to buy or sell your home. His knowledge of the area felt very personalized to our needs as a young couple with young children.” Read More ▾

“Outstanding. Was on our side all the time. Professional, Caring, Honest. Eric really tried to understand what we needed and spent his time to assure we got the deal that we wanted. We bought a nice house in Ellicott City, it was a great deal. Highly recommend. Alex, Ellicott City”

“Very pleasant to deal with. Always followed through on the concerns or issues quickly and was always available. Very punctual and respectful. Highly recommend”

“We were impressed with Eric Black from our very first meeting. He is very knowledgeable and gave us excellent advice and service from day 1. Our house sold in three days which astounded us. We were prepared for a long wait based on the experience of neighbors, but then they didn't use Eric or anyone from the … Creig Northrop team. The level of service and the marketing we had were a definite plus to the success of this sale. If you are selling your home, I strongly suggest you call Eric.” Read More ▾

“He was very calm and professional while we were dealing with very difficult and unreasonable seller. Many times during the process we actually decided to to deal fall through. However Eric was able to manage difficulties we were dealing with.”

“Mr. Black made the process of selling our home very easy even though we had already moved across the country. Eric was knowledgable and professional and very accessible during the home listing process and closing. I highly recommend contacting Mr. Black when you are ready to buy or sell a home.”

“Eric's most notable traits are honesty, straight forward approach, and patient! We purchased a first home and had close to no idea of the process, the market and everything involved. Eric kept calm and professional thru the entire process and educated us at all steps. It is very easy to work with Eric and it feels as … if he is buying a home for himself, always on top of things, responsive, and caring. He gave us always the fullest of attention and was respectful to all of our short coming that sometimes lures in this type of transactions. Warmly recommend Eric for any real estate needs. Eric, Thank you very much!” Read More ▾

“We got what we expected, first-class service. But, it went beyond Eric. Aileen Leizear, Leslie Rose, and every person on the team that we interacted with were stellar and exceeded our expectations.;We listed our house the week before Christmas, and had three offers in the first week, some for more than we asked. Our house was under contract in one … week. We have no doubt that was due to the preparation put into making our house marketable, and the traffic that the marketing team drove to us.” Read More ▾

“Eric was fantastic. He always had our best interests in mind and was a wealth of knowledge as he navigated us through the process. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.”

“Eric did an exceptional job from start to finish and handled the various hurdles we faced with seasoned professionalism and polished confidence to ensure optimal outcomes. Every step of the way he and his team just took care of things and guided us through the process. All at a perfect pace. I would highly recommend him as he gives serious … attention to each and every interaction, be it with seller, client or other realtors he is consistently dedicated - it's no surprise why he is with a # 1 team or should I say why they are with him. : )” Read More ▾

“Eric is extremely knowledgeable and patient. We were dealing with a difficult seller and agent and he was great in dealing with them. Highly recommended!!”

“Eric was very professional He did an excellent job for me.throughout the entire period of time the house was listed for sale. This was a challenging home to sell for a variety of reasons and Eric and his team handled the task as well as could be expected.”

“Eric is very knowledgeable about buying and selling real estate. We had a number of concurrent offers on the house, and he was able to negotiate the best deal for us. He is thorough and very responsive.”

“Eric is honest and very knowledgeable in his field. He listened and communicated with us almost daily to help us with selling of our house. We appreciate his understanding and will continue to work with him in the future.”

“Eric was the very first agent to respond to our initial inquiry into finding a realtor- he met with us and thouroughly explained the process, and worked with us every step of the way-his team were very professional and attentive. We ended up getting our asking price and all went smoothly from start to finish, in a very efficient time … period of about 2 months.” Read More ▾

“Eric and the team were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Eric is very professional, patient, kind but most importantly he listens to you. I would take him and his team out of state with us if we could!”

“Very responsive to my texts and phone calls. Knows his field. Very even keel with the ups/downs of a sale and a good advocate without being a showman. He also has a great team who support his efforts with the client who are equally competent and professionals in their area of real estate expertise. Highly recommend Eric Black.”

“Eric was the third agent we contacted and he made the best first impression by far - an impression that was borne out by our experience. His expertise, negotiating skills, and personality all helped to make our home sale smooth and pleasant. We had been in the same home for 47 years, and it was the first home … we owned and the first we sold, so we really had to rely on his skills. Our home sold for our asking price, to the first couple who looked at it, within .24 hours. We were thrilled. Eric Black was a very lucky find!” Read More ▾

“We engaged Eric as our seller's agent and he was amazing every step of the way - knowledgeable, incredibly responsive, patient, kind, and hard working. And our house sold in 5 days! He then assisted us in finding our new home and was similarly engaged and helpful. We found our dream home and both transactions went off without … a hitch. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a home.” Read More ▾

“EXCELLENT WORKER HELPFUL COOPERATIVE INTELLIGENT HONEST FRIENDLY PERSON GETS WORKED DONE AS HE PROMISES WILL RECOMMEND TO OUR FRIENDS,AND FAMILY HE IS AVAILABLE WHEN WE NEEDED HIM NICE HUMAN BEING WE LIKE HIM VERY MUCH HE IS THE BEST PERSON”

“Eric had my house under contract 4 days after hitting the market! Very knowledgeable and strong negotiation skills helped close the deal for the number I was looking for on the sale. Eric gets a 11 out of 10!”

“Eric was phenomenal to work with! He knew exactly what to do to ensure that our house sold quickly - it went from being put on the market to seven offers in less than three days! He is very knowledgeable about the are and was prompt with answering any questions we had. I absolutely recommend him to anyone!!”

“Eric was very patient as our situation was complex. He was able to help us purchase a great home in a great community. He has followed up and made sure that everything is good with the house.”

“Eric was very professional and helpful with the sale of our home. We sold our home in 5 days and had two offers which Eric helped us to navigate and choose the best offer for us. Very easy to work with, and we would recommend him to anyone wanting to sell their home.”

“Eric and Team were very professional and efficient. House was sold quickly (offers within 2 weeks). Marketing for the house was very good and appealing. Would recommend again.”

“Very helpful and courteous. Did a great job. We were fortunate to get into a bidding war which was handled expertly by Eric. We appreciate his and his entire team's great service to us throughout the whole experience.”

“Very dedicated and thorough and sold our house in 15 days. His supporting staff was wonderful and made sure all the documentation was done prior to closing. Highly recommend Eric Black to buy or sell your home.”

“Erick Black is hard working and dedicated agent. He is very nice and did a great job sale my house as he always do. He Sold my house so quickly with no issues. His staff was very helpful and taking care of all details. Highly recommend Erick Black .”

“Eric is a true professional. He worked very hard on our behalf showing us properties by utilizing his knowledge of the area. I would not hesitate to use him again.”

“Eric both assisted me in selling my past home and buying my current home. As a seller, Eric had my home under contract after the third showing, we actually had to cancel our open house because we went under contract. As a buyer, Eric helped us over a period of several months and helped us negotiate a great deal on … our home. Eric is very calm, level-headed, and knowledgeable of the market. Would absolutely recommend him!” Read More ▾

“We listed our older stone home with Eric in mid-August 2015 - we had lived here for 35 years. I could not have been more pleased with his understanding of our needs and our neighborhood. The suggestions for staging, discussion about pricing, the amount of initial and ongoing marketing were all very positive. My spouse suffered a … serious accident and we took the house off the market in December, 2015. After his recovery, when we clearly could have gone elsewhere, we relisted again with Eric end of March 2016. The house sold in August 2016 and settled end of September. We are so excited for the buyers and excited to start our new journey.” Read More ▾

“Eric is very knowledgeable and professional. From our first contact with Eric we knew he had an insight into the local market as well as a in depth knowledge of the whole real estate profession and what is involved in buying and selling property. He is well connected and is able to get you top help in staging, marketing and … essentially selling your home. He was able to get our home listed,staged and sold correctly when others were not able. I believe if you want a realtor contact Eric Black.” Read More ▾

“I can definitely recommend Eric Black. As a first time homeowner he made the whole process a breeze and provided me with the tools I needed to make such a big life decision. He provided patient guidance and did not rush me through any part of the process. He has a down to earth prospective that was useful when I … was deciding between a fixer upper and a turn key first nest. On top of that, he was mastered the art of negotiation and was able to help me feel comfortable with the price of my investment, credits for elements fundamental to the integrity of the home and issues with the home inspection, and a settlement date. The moving truck that Northrop provided was just the icing on the cake that made moving into my new place that much sweeter.” Read More ▾

“Eric was very responsive to our needs and was very quick in setting up home visits, often on an ad hoc basis since we had just had a baby. He was extremely helpful in negotiating our more-complicated moving processes with the sellers. We really appreciated all of his assistance in the moving process.”

“I can't speak highly enough of Eric Black's professional expertise. He worked with me for months to find the right property. Once the house was selected, the sale presented multiple challenges. He successfully navigated through them and communicated at all steps. I am convinced that the sale would have fallen through if he had not been … on top of some very complicated details. His calmness amidst the swirling negotiations was exceptional and very much appreciated. I highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a house.” Read More ▾

“Very professional, resourceful and an all around nice guy. He told us that our home would sell for more than we estimate and it did, and in 4 days we got a contract. We have sold 3 previous homes and the process has never gone this smoothly. Hats off to him and his team.”

“Eric and Northrop Realty was a pleasure to work with from day one! Eric was very professional and gave us all the tools necessary to get us SOLD fast! I would highly recommend using Eric and his team for your next real estate transaction!”

“Eric was both encouraging and grounding and gave space for us to have our own process while giving guidance and feedback where we needed it. His insights into the market and his quick study of who we are made him the perfect matchmaker and we feel we couldn't have had a better guide. He was extremely responsive and accessible and … I would recommend him and his team to anyone!” Read More ▾

“We would recommend Eric without hesitation for selling or purchasing a home. We recently sold our condo and Eric was the listing agent. He was always available and communicated with us every step of the way. He was able to share resources when we needed help with contractors, stagers and repairmen. He was honest with us regarding … pricing and I believe that advice helped us get the condo sold quickly and for a fair price.” Read More ▾

“Eric was wonderful to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and was incredibility responsive. He worked closely with us every step of the selling process and was always honest, accommodating, and patient with our nervous questions. We were in great hands with Eric and his team from the first conversation until closing. We highly recommend!”

“I would highly recommend Eric Black and his team. He helped us find tenants for our home and then listed and sold the home for us. He's very knowledgeable and professional. Eric listens to his real estate clients, and also offers his own feedback and suggestions based on his experience.”

“Eric was friendly and approachable. He communicated in a timely, professional manner. He was responsive to all my questions and concerns. It was a pleasure to do business with him.”

“Eric was patient and communicated throughout every hurdle thrown our way. He was very quick to respond when the first buyer financing didn't fell through. He located another buyer the next day!”

“Eric was great to work with. He helped us find and negotiate our new construction, and helped us sell our old house with no problem. He was always responsive and very helpful at critical times in our purchase and sell.”

“Excellent communication and knowledge with both selling and buying. His responsiveness with all communication was truly impressive. Thanks Eric!”

“Eric was recommended by another realtor as the best of the best. His services included a stager who advised us on how to optimize the appeal of our house. I was extremely impressed with the advertising flyer and very comfortable with all consulting during the selling process. Our house sold 20 days after we put it … on the market. This was much quicker than other houses in the neighborhood. I highly recommend Eric.” Read More ▾

“Eric was very helpful in selling our home. Very knowledgeable about current market. Easy to get in contact with, quick response, kept us informed. It was a pleasure to have him as our agent.”

“Mr. Black was impressive from the initial meeting/ enterview. His experience was apparent right away and we felt comfortable in having him handle our property. His suggestions were accepted readily, based on our research, thus we felt we could trust him and the firm. The home sold and we are satisfied.”

“From the first time I met Mr. Black, and my personal history of owning my own business dealing with salesman, my gut feeling told me that Eric was the one I could trust the most. As complicated as it seems, when selling a house, Eric was on top of every detail and explained to me where he was in … the process and what I needed to do. If if truly wanted to rate Eric by the above five star recommendation, I would be honest to say he is most deserving of ten stars” Read More ▾

“We are so happy that we chose Eric to be our agent! He is professional, determined, and gets the job done. I put a lot of pressure on him, and he remained calm and confident. We were very impressed, and I would highly recommend him to any home buyer or seller!”

“Eric is a true professional. We were surprised how quickly we got an offer on our house and how easily he handled the process so that we had no worries. I highly recommend Eric to any homeowner looking to move very fast through the sale process!!”

“Easy to work with, easy to reach, understood our goal. We sold our home with a minimum of negotiation . He enabled good communication with the potential buyer.”

“Eric is knowledgeable, resourceful and responsive. As sellers, we were very impressed with Eric's ability to analyze different strategies and select best options. We were very pleased with the outcome.”

“WOW - Eric knows the market and how to get a deal done... but it's not just him, his entire team is knowledgeable and helpful through the process. From the moment we signed our listing agreement with Eric, through to our closing, everything was prompt, accurate and professional. Really impressed. I'm not one to make many recommendations - Eric … is definitely someone I'd work with again and highly recommend him if you are looking to buy or sell a house.” Read More ▾

“Eric did a wonderful job selling my home! I fired my last realtor because my home was on the market for over 3 months with no movement. Eric contacted me and knew exactly what needed to be done to sell my home. I had a contract on my home in just 14 days!”

“Eric and his team did a wonderful job in selling my piece of land. Right up to listing it till the closing was a very professional job. At times the sale was very trying(No fault of Eric) but during those times he was there to guide us and help us through the experience. I would recommend using him very … much.” Read More ▾