Pakulla Professionals

Anne Jasinski

Joe's expertise was a godsend as I went through the process of buying my first home. He made sure that I understood every step of the process and clearly explained all documents prior to getting a signature. Joe was able to work within my tight timeline but he never made me feel rushed to make a decision.

2018-10-04

Matt Kalkbrenner

Joe was extremely helpful during my entire process of buying my first home. His knowledge and expertise helped me to narrow down and determine what kind of home I was looking for within the price range I could afford as well as negotiate a strong deal with the sellers that worked in both of our interests. Joe is very easy to work with as he stays in communication with you during the entire process. He works to make sure you know what you are getting involved with including any risks one may face and will answer any questions you may have. I would highly recommend Joe and his fellow team members.

2018-10-04

Todd Coleman

I have to say, Joe guided us the right way and maintained contact with me through the entire process. Not only was he honest and helpful throughout the listing/contract/inspection stage, but he helped us pick the RIGHT buyer for our home when multiple contracts were submitted. The house was on the market for two days before it was under contract for 5% more than listing; Joe helped us get the most for our house and I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Baltimore City can be a tough city to sell in; Joe made it easy!

2018-10-04

Josh Nicodemus

Joe was extremely accommodating, knowledgeable, and clearly had our best interest in mind. Went out of his way make sure we were educated on the home we were purchasing and met us at our convenience during the search process. general also helped us sell our previous home and it was under contract 2 days. I've dealt with multiple Realtors in the past, and Joe is the only one I will use from here out.

2018-10-04

Chuck Sprenkle

Joe was great in all aspects. He was always ready to answer questions no matter what time I would think of them. Joe was very helpful at getting second and third times set up to view my new home to make sure I was positive this was the one for me. I'm extremely happy with my decision to have Joe help me.

2018-10-04

Heather Bollman

Joe is a fantastic realtor. His expertise in home buying and selling is unmatched. This is the third home I have purchased, and it was the best experience I have ever had. Joe was knowledgeable to point out things that most agents would not have known to point out in regards to electrical and plumbing, making it easy for us to ensure our Home Inspectors knew our precise concerns on top of the inspection when it was performed. Joe was always available to us throughout the purchase, responding to emails any hour of the day. In a world where we are all tethered to technology, this kind of response can become an expected behavior, however, it truly is not realistic to expect someone to work 24 hours a day. Joe would always respond to the emails and questions with an outstanding level of customer service. His passion comes through his work. There are truly not enough good things I can say about Joe Bird. If you are even considering another realtor, stop right now.

2018-10-04

Laurie Brown

My husband and I were all over the map when it came to potential homes. Joe made himself available for every property we wanted to see, and we never felt like we were second place to anyone else. He was very flexible with showings and fit around our busy schedule. He even scheduled our settlement as an evening appointment to accommodate us. Everything was so well organized from start to finish and the closing process was very smooth. We plan on selling our old home with Joe as well. He is an exceptional realtor.

2018-10-04

Nick Serio

Joe was great to work with and we enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is extremely knowledgeable about homes and was able to point out details (both good and bad) about homes that we toured that we never would have noticed ourselves. We also listed our home with him and we were under contract within a week. He was never pushy in the selling or the buying process; he just helped us to make the best decision for our family.

2018-10-04

Helen Harrison

Joe was awesome. He was able to assist us in selling our old house. Advising us on where to price it based on upgrades and comparables in the area. The house sold in 36 hours over asking price. We then needed to find a house asap as we were not prepared for such a quick offer. We were able to find a house, make an offer and settle in less than a month. It was not without issue, but Joe assisted us with everything. From delays in the loan process to questions from the home insurance regarding roof issues. In the end we were able to resolve all issues an settle on time. Communication was great. In both directions. Answering questions quickly and passing on information.. As stressful as the process was, Joe was supportive and responsive throughout the process leading to a positive outcome.

2018-10-04

Peggy O’Brien

I was very, very pleased with Joe and the support he provided. Joe is very knowledgeable and provided much needed guidance. Joe has a great deal of integrity. His quality of service was exceptional. Thank you, Joe, for helping me to sell my home so quickly!

2018-10-04

Kyle Emhoff

Joe helped my husband and I in the sale of 2 homes and the purchase of a new home in the past year. Joe was very knowledgeable about the entire process and answered all of your questions along the way. When it came to the purchase of a new home Joe made time for us to look at second look at our dream home. He guided through the process from contract to settlement.

2018-10-04

Bob Brooks

Joe helped us with selling of my previous home as well as the purchase of our new home. My overall experience with the selling/purchase was very limited as the selling of my home was my first purchase 13 years ago. So obviously the system and market had changed. Dealing with Mr. Bird was the single non taxing part of the whole experience. The original meet up was professional/ Direct (which is the way I like to work) and simple yes and no's. If you want a well rounded/knowledgeable seasoned realtor he is your man. I after working with Joe for a month or so instantly referred him to my sister who also is in the market for a new home. She also is exceptionally please with the interaction thus far. He made the home buying experience more meaningful, and even though my wife and I love the home he helped put us in, hated that last congratulations hand shake. Thank you Joe

2018-10-04

Melinda Becker

Joe was absolutely AMAZING with helping us to purchase our new home. He was attentive and extremely knowledgeable. When looking at homes, he was very thorough in the showing and gave us his honest opinion when we asked him about different aspects of the houses. If you are looking for an agent, then Joe is the one you should use!

2018-10-04

Susan Reese

Joe Bird is a fantastic realtor. I had 2 buyers back out at the last minute, but Joe relisted my house so quickly that we were lucky enough to have the 3rd buyer actually settle. Joe followed up on every single open item without me ever having to ask what the status was. He kept in constant contact (it was never annoying). It took almost a year to complete the sale; with a different realtor, I don't think I'd have ever been able to get through the process once, much less 3 times. I will recommend Joe to all my friends and family in the area.

2018-10-04

Kelly Salam

Joe Bird from the Pakulla team was extremely patient with us during our very long search for our new home. His responsiveness on emails and phone calls as well as his overall industry knowledge makes him one of the best agents we have had the pleasure of working with. He not only gave great advice during the entire process, he also listened to our thoughts and our opionions - ultimately negotiating the best deal that we felt comfortable with. We could not have asked for a better agent to represent us at the settlement table when issues where still being negotiated. He was by our side, fighting for us, until the very end. We had the pleasure of also working with Eric from the Pakulla team for the sale of our home. While our time with Eric was much shorter due to the fact that he sold our home in a matter of days if not hours...our experience was just as amazing. His professionalism is unmatched. He had us on the market within days of meeting him and sold shortly after. We received multiple offers above and beyond our asking price. Eric’s advice enabled us to sell our home for more then we ever thought possible and took what could be a stressful situation and made it as easy as it could possibly be. I highly recommend the Pakulla team. We will continue to refer them to friends and family and will definitely be lifelong clients for all of our future real estate needs. Thank you Pakulla team

2018-10-04

Pierre Nunuez

Very professional, cordial and responsive. He was prompt at pointing out things that would or would not work for us, demonstrating attention to his clients' needs. We would definitely work with him again and recommend to friends!

2018-10-04

Michael Meehan

Joe is always professional and dedicated to the borrower. He is also able to take the stress out of the process for his clients while advocating for them throughout the contract negotiations. If you need a great realtor that you can trust, Joe is your guy!

2018-10-04

Travis Whitcomb

Joe Bird is an exceptional agent. His expertise, knowledgeability, and business acumen are rivaled only by his affability, relatability, and respect for his clients. Involved every step of the way while respecting his clients’ need to explore options and navigate the home buying process makes him an ideal agent for all home buyers from first time buyers to the experienced. His understanding transcends that of real estate as he has an extensive understanding of construction as it relates to building code; his insight on market fluctuation and speculation is invaluable. I hold Joe in the highest regards as an agent in the real estate industry and would encourage anyone interested in buying a home to consider Joe Bird.

2018-10-04

Denise Sweet

Joe was very helpful and patient in working with us. It took a little over a year from when we first met with Joe to finally decide to list our house and we never felt pressured during that time. We also were very picky in what we were looking for in our new house and he was very patient then, showing us more than the average amount of houses. When ever we would reach out to him with a question he would always get back to us quickly. You can go wrong working with Joe, whether you are selling a home or buying one.

2018-10-04

Kerri Kelske

Joe Bird is the absolute best and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a true real estate professional. He's extremely knowledgeable and I always felt like he was happy to help in any way he could. I've worked with others in the past, but I never felt like someone had my back the way that I felt this time around. Our move was done from across the country and I truly felt absolutely no stress surrounding this process. I have recommended him to many people in my life and will continue to do so moving forward.

2018-10-04

Dan Ciarrocchi

Joe is the best there is. He was able to answer every question we had with an expertise that could only be gained with a relentless work ethic and a desire to help his clients. We spent months trying to find the right home for us, and Joe patiently stuck by us and put us in a position to seize an opportunity we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. It’s not easy for first-time home buyers like us to prepare to make such a big decision, but Joe’s knowledge and pragmatism made the process as easy as it could have been. I can’t recommend him enough, simple as that.

2018-10-04

Ted Ahmanson

Joe is a wonderful realtor. In our particular case, he provided excellent guidance throughout the process of selling our home beginning with a pre-market review all the way to closing. His expertise was invaluable in setting realistic price points, negotiating with buyers and their agents, assessing and resolving unplanned issues, and keeping the process on course and on an even keel. His balanced temperament was conducive to successfully selling our property and I would not hesitate to engage him in the future for additional real estate transactions.

2018-10-04

Lisa Thorne

Joe is a professional who loves what he does. Selling a home and buying a home can be an emotional process and Joe understands this. He knows the ins and out of the real estate business. He is very responsive even when on vacation. He always lets you know when he might be out of communication. Joe understands that people don't buy and sell homes every day so he explains things clearly and concisely and doesn't assume that you will know something even if you have bought and sold before. One thing I especially appreciated was his calm demeanor during a stressful process. He is respectful, has a sense of humor and is a pleasure to work with.

2018-10-04

Shirley Wair

I needed to sell my home and for the first time I went online to search for an Agent. I have a couple of Agents whom I have dealt with in the past but when I read Joe's bio I was impressed so I called him. After speaking with him about my situation I felt comfortable in choosing him to sell my home. I had a situation whereby a lawyer was needed and he also offered an excellent lawyer whom I worked with to help with my situation. He is professional, very responsive, and has a caring spirit about him. This mix was just what I needed considering the difficulty for me to have to sell my home under the circumstances. Working with him and his lawyer, gave me a sense of calm in completing the sale. I believe that God gives me what I need when I need it, so I felt comfortable when I selected him to call and I was happy with the outcome and the person he is. If you want an Agent who will be there for you, be responsive and apply the right knowledge to getting your home sold, Joe is your Man. AND, there was a contract within about a week or so. Thanks again Joe for helping through this difficult situation.

2018-10-04

Tom Colegrove

We would not have been able to buy our house if it weren't for Joe's knowledge and constant contact. He helped us in an extremely competitive market. Extremely recommended!!

2018-10-04

Stephanie Webler

Joe was simply outstanding in every way. His communication skills are superb. He's smart, thoughtful, tactful, and skillful in all aspects of real estate transactions. He's the best!!!

2018-10-04

Brian Kennedy

Joe was a great asset in getting my house sold. His knowledge of the housing market and desires of the likely buyer were spot on. Can't argue with success.

2018-10-04

Kendra Wilson

Joe was very knowledgeable and helpful during the entire process. He was always on time. He responded to all of our requests in a timely fashion. He gave expert advice about different situations . It was a pleasure to work with him

2018-10-04

Ben Nicodemus

Always has a positive attitude and does everything he possibly can to get you the house that you desire. He is extremely knowledgeable about real estate and will give great advice. I will recommend Joe to anybody I know that is getting ready to buy or sell a home.

2018-10-04

Barbara Cohen

Fabulous, in spite of his age, he has the knowledge of an agent that has been in the business for 30 plus years. We ran into some problems with the appraisal and Joe successfully navigated us through. He was very responsive to all calls, emails and texts. If you need an agent, you would be foolish not to select Joe Bird

2018-10-04

Nick Dailey

When it's time to sell your house, call Joe! We were impressed by him from beginning until end. Joe was our voice throughout and we had full confidence in him. He made the process of selling our home a smooth one with a great outcome. Joe's only a phone call away---you won't be sorry when you choose him to sell your home

2018-10-04

Amanda Potts

Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We bought our first home with Joe, and when it came to selling our first home and buying a second, we chose to use him again. We always recommend him to our friends when they ask.

2018-10-04

Joe Beall

"I had an outstanding experience working with Joe Bird on selling my home in Westminster, Md. Joe was very professional, helpful and responsive during the process, always willing to help and answer any questions I had. If i was unable to reach Joe, my phone calls and emails were always returned within a very short time. Thank you for all of your time and help, as this has been a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders! I look forward to recommending your services to anyone I know buying or selling a home."

2018-10-04

Israel Cisneros

My fiancé and I could not have imagined a better experience with purchasing our first home (with no prior renting or knowledge of the real estate business). If we wanted to check out a house, he was available immediately. If we sent an email, we received a reply within 15 minutes. He answered every call and was always on time with every appointment. The amount of information and advice he shared with us was invaluable. He helped us save on our home and made sure he kept up with following up on the documents and deadlines we had. The sellers were out of state and hard to reach, and Joe made sure to stay on top of the seller's agent to get everything rolling quickly since it was such a competitive market. When the day comes to purchase another home, if he is still in the business, we are 110% going to use Joe again. He provided amazing references for our home inspection as well, which turned out to be the most thorough review of the home and report I've ever seen. Joe even went as far as recommending we put up a wall in an oddly shaped master bedroom in order to have more closet space (a mini walk in closet) since that was a number one "want" in our home. We took his advice, extended our closet space about 8 fold, and added value to our home. Joe has to be the best in the real estate game and you know he cares and puts in a lot of work for all of his clients. HIGHLY recommended.

2018-10-04

Ali Diab

Joe was amazing in helping us find our new home. He was very knowledgeable about houses in general and definitely knew the market very well. He knew exactly what we needed to do to make our offer stand out from the others. We were extremely happy working with Joe and look forward to working with him in the future.

2018-10-04

Peter Selman

A great agent to work with. Very knowledgeable and always available to answer questions/concerns. I would give him 6 stars if I could. Joe explained the process in detail and kept us informed at all times. Anyone I know purchasing a house in MD I would recommend him to.

2018-10-04

Scott McCabe

Joe made the home buying process smooth from start to finish. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and knows exactly what it takes to get the deal done right. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for the best of the best real estate professional.

2018-10-04

Bobbi Ruben

2018-10-04

Bobbi Ruben

What a good experience it was to have Joe as our Realtor. Professional, knowledgeable, patient, and responsive. I think I drove him crazy at time. As a retired real estate agent myself, he handle it and me with such grace and I am truly grateful for everything he did for us. Joe is also one of the most honest hard working realtors we had the pleasure of knowing and working with. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home, talk to him, invite him in your home. I can guarantee you will have a good experience too.

2018-10-04

Kimberly Johnson

I can't say enough good things about Joe. He came highly recommended and I would highly recommend him. He was there day or night to answer my questions. He helped me through a short sale and even put me in touch with lawyers that were free. He was with me every step of the way. He's the best realtor I've ever dealt with.

2018-10-04

Matthew Keffer

Highly responsive and knowledgeable professional. Easy to work with, low-pressure style. Lays out pros and cons of each key decision I had to make. He is respected by other agents and builders in the area, which also helped to facilitate a smooth process. Would recommend Joe to anyone - you won't be disappointed

2018-10-04

Brett Blacker

Joe was great in not only selling old house but helping find me new one. He was always available when i had a question if he did not know answer he would find out for me. He was always available by phone or text or email even on his own time or when I called in panic mode he was /is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Overall a great experience

2018-10-04

Frederick Hurley

In 2008, after purchasing our home, my wife and I quickly became underwater with our VA loan mortgage due to the housing crisis and never thought we would be able to get out of our home without a foreclosure. We are so glad that we followed up on a personal reference to contact the Eric Pakulla Team to list our home. Joseph Bird, our realtor, was very caring towards our situation, professional, and always communicative throughout the long process of selling our short sale property. A lot of realtors do not like to list short sale properties due to the extra effort that has to go into selling the property, but Joseph treated it just like any other listing. Joseph had our home under contract within two weeks of the listing date and ended up selling our home successfully. We give a 100% recommendation for Joseph Bird and the Eric Pakulla Team to buy/sell your property.

2018-10-04

Chris Pierce

Joe was fantastic. I could not have asked for a better agent. He was responsive, looked out for our best interests, and went above an beyond in assisting with our somewhat challenging relocation. Highly recommended!

2018-10-04

Jill Baylor

Joe Bird did an awesome job in selling my home! He is very knowledgeable about the entire process, very responsive (could easily reach him and get a quick response), and very professional. He sold my home within 5 days! He also referred me to another agent for a land lot sale. He was so helpful!! And after the sale, he sent a gift coupon for 1/2 dozen cupcakes! Delicious! I would highly recommend Joe!!!

2018-10-04

Lindsay Nardozzi

Prior to reaching out to Joe, my condo had been on the market for one year without a single offer. Joe took over the listing and hit the ground running. We were under contract within the month. Joe seamlessly and efficiently handled issue after issue that came up. Even when an issue came up on settlement day, he stayed cool, calm, and collected while making sure things were handled and navigated appropriately. He is incredibly responsive, dedicated to his clients, and committed to every single listing he takes on. I don't know how he does it, but I'm pretty sure Joe's days consist of more hours than the average person because he is a real estate machine. I would highly recommend Joe for any real estate transaction and will be using him for any future real estate needs that we have.

2018-10-04

Todd Matthiesen

Joseph was great to work with! He was easy to work with, very attentive and was very responsive to both us and the buyers agent. Our house was priced correctly and sold very quickly.

2018-10-04

Kahraman Yuksel

Helpfully and honest not just found house he whant to sell he found house exactly match with our criteria. He know all around Maryland. So if you work with for sure you're in safe hand.

2018-10-04

Deanna Collins

Joe is a fantastic realtor! He helped us purchase a home in Sykesville in May 2015. He was always easy to contact and he worked with our schedule to help us see many houses on short notice. The house we purchased had multiple offers and he helped us to make a competitive offer. We liked Joe so much that we had him sell our house in Glen Burnie a couple months later. He worked very hard to sell that house and had to deal with a lot of unforeseen issues that came up (none of which were his fault). He was always available when we needed him and is extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of aspects of real estate and home ownership. He is very experienced and I was always amazed at the connections and knowledge he has about all different things that relate to buying or selling a house. He was fun to work with and has an easygoing personality. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a real estate agent and I would be shocked to hear any negative feedback about him.

2018-10-04

Anna Bosmans

Joseph Bird was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and responsive. He was willing to help us make the right decision for our family's needs and kept us on-budget while also finding us a beautiful home that fits our taste in one of our favorite neighborhoods. I'm so thankful to Joe for helping us attain our home.

2018-10-04

Lisa Miller

Joe was low pressure and attentive to helping us find our historic home, we were able to find a home located within a historic district within a short timeframe. He was able to show a variety of homes at our request and helped in the negotiating process.

2018-10-04

Millicent Brown

We knew Joe was the realtor for us within 10 minutes of talking to him. This was our first time selling a home, so we were looking for a realtor that we were comfortable with. Joe was friendly, professional, honest, very thorough, and never pushy. In addition to those qualities, he made sure that he checked in with us regularly to makes sure that he was providing the level of service we expected throughout the home selling process. In the end, we left closing feeling like Joe had provided us with the best level of service and would recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home.

2018-10-04

Johnathon Maddison

Joe was referred to us by our previous neighbors who had sold the previous year. He had managed to get their house under contract in 4 days. We met with him in January with an expected list timeframe of end of February. Joe listened to everything we had to say, ideas and what we were looking for in our next house. He then gave us adjustments he thought would help us achieve our end goal. One of those was moving us the timeline to end of January and boy was he right. We went on the market on a Friday at the end of January and he bested his previous years record having us under contract in 3 days at above list price. The next 3 homes in our neighborhood(that all went on the market within 3 weeks of ours) averaged 30+ days on market. Then Joe spent tons of time with us looking for our next home. He was always prepared with information on the properties we looked at. In the end we found our new home and Joe(and his excellent team) guided us through the whole process. Communication was on point, and we never felt unsatisfied with an answer he provided us. I can’t thank him enough. He will be our first choice the next time we need a realtor and we recommend him whenever we get the chance!!

2018-10-04

Roy Lancraft

I have worked with Joseph to both buy an investment property and sell an undeveloped lot. In both transactions Joseph exceeded my expectations for a realtor. In buying a home, he was very knowledgeable about potential issues and repair costs as well as income potential and strategies. In addition he understood my needs and focused the search on only viable properties. In the case of selling an undeveloped lot, he was creative in marketing the lot to appeal to two different potential buyers - developers and home buyers. The lot sold in 2 days. Clearly, I will use Joseph for all my future investments.

2018-10-04

Joyce Joy

Joe has been an awesome real estate agent. I am so glad that he was referred to us. When I first contacted him in Aug. 2017, my husband and I were just looking to downsize in a few years. We asked if we could take a look at some condos. Without hesitation, he lined up some properties for us to take a look at, knowing that we were only looking to sell our home and purchase a new one in about 3 years. A lot of realtors would have just felt that it would be a waste of time, not Joe. Long story short, we just sold our home in May 2018 for $15K over asking price. There was absolutely no pressure from Joe, he was very helpful, informative and attentive. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

2018-10-04