"Working with Bill and Berna Petry was a pleasure. When I first contacted the Petry Team I wasn't sure whether or not my credit scores were good enough to purchase a home right away so I was inquiring about their other programs that they offer but, once Berna and I spoke, she gathered my information, talked it over with her loan officer and find out that I could buy a home now. The following weekend I met with Bill to look at a couple of properties and found the home I liked. We put the offer on the home and within 45 days I was moving into my new home.
I would recommend this Team to anyone who is looking to purchase a home and need assistance from people that are very trustworthy and efficient. They are with you every step of the way and will assist with the loan process as if it were them that are purchasing the home. When my children are ready to purchase their first homes I will be sure to call The Petry Team!
S.Grigsby"
-S. Grigsby, Client
"Bill and Berna worked with me to find a home for my family in a neighborhood that I absolutely love. I look forward to using their team next year through the buying process and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional team for guidance. "
-A. Jackson, Client
"Working with Berna and Bill made our homebuying experience painless. They were both amazing to work with. We found a home and closed on it in 30 days! We couldn't have done it without them. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a home!"
-Cynthia and Kevin, Client
"A few years ago I was faced with having to find a new tenant and restore my property, which had almost been destroyed. A friend of mine referred me to the Petrys, and I cannot say enough about their professionalism, kindness, and courteous service. Not only have they helped me find good tenants, they have also helped me find skilled, licensed, and dependable contractors.
To this day, I still thank my friend for the referral because the Petry's knowledge of the business, rapid response time, and wealth of information that they have generously shared with me has been invaluable!
If you want a hard working team that you can count on, I highly recommend the Petrys!"
-Doreatha M., Client
"Bill is an amazing Realtor! He was the absolute best agent a family could ask for!!!
Bill and Berna are the absolute best Realty team I have ever dealt with, and our team for life! Thank Y'all so much!!!!"
-Patrick and Veronica, Client
"Halleluiah, I’m a homeowner once again! I give honor to God and I thank Him for allowing my path to cross Bill and Berna Petry. They are genuinely wonderful people!! I am the client mentioned by Berna that filed bankruptcy 2 years and 1 day before closing on my home on September 25th. I am still amazed of the dynamic support I received from the Petry Team. They are both amazing people and very supportive! I always knew I would become a homeowner again, but I didn’t think the process of homeownership after bankruptcy would be easy, but it was very easy!! Berna guided me through the process of increasing my credit score and Bill showed me wonderful homes. I will definitely support their team by recommending others to utilize the skillset this team has acquired over the years to help people who has challenges with credit history. Way to go Team!!! "
-Y.Myers, Client
"Best Agents Ever! Berna and Bill work very hard for their clients - every day - all day! You can always reach them - even until very late in the evening... They are concerned about every detail and explain things so that even a first time homebuyer understands. I had been elsewhere trying to get a home loan - but Berna and Bill knew more than one lender that could work with my credit situation. They found options for me when I thought there were not any...."
-Client and Friend, Other
"Excellent Realtor and professional service, they will help your dream to own a home come true!"
-Sherrie, Client
"**Due to lack of space, I will post my story in three (3) parts** (Part 1)
My issue was taxes that developed into a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. I took a new job with a higher salary and a great new outlook and decided to move cross-country from California to the DC area. After my family and I got back on our feet and were financially ready to find a home we ran into one roadblock after another. We applied to rent a property or an apartment and paid all the application fees just to be told no. We were literally giving hundreds of dollars away just to be told we were not worthy. Although a Chapter 13 is paying 100% of what we owed it didn’t seem to matter to people. The lower credit score only compounded our difficulties. "
-Lawrence and Family, Client
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Bill and Berna Petry are truly a "DREAM TEAM"!! The did the unexpected and got us our home that we never thought we would own. They were truly heaven sent and made some miracles happen. It started out rough and we were very frustrated and almost gave up and in fact was filing bankruptcy but God said different. They are very determined to help someone get into a home and they know their stuff all the way to closing. I definitely recommend them both to help anyone into a home.
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-Chambers Family, Client
"My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Berna for a few weeks now and she has lifted our spirits in regards to owning a home. She continues to amaze me with the knowledge, advice, guidance and drive she has to help us attain the dream home we have been imagining. after raising our credit scores from low 500s to 600s in less than 2 weeks has my confidence at 100% in her abilities and hope to be in our new home in no time. I would recommend this team to anyone with doubts in regards to home ownership due to credit obstacles. Berna can make it happen! ??"
-Ashley S., Client
"I would highly recommended Berna Able to anyone looking to purchase a house. After several attempts at trying to get approved in the home buying process and being turned down, me and my husband were beginning to give up. After being introduced to Berna through a family member, things begun to take a new turn. She took her time and explained the house buying process. My credit wasn't the greatest, but in the span of 3months, we were able to improve it and I became qualified for a mortgage loan, and I am now enjoying home ownership! Thanks Berna..."
-T.Banks, Client
""Berna went above and beyond from what was expected of her. She is a very caring real estate agent and I felt very fortunate to have her assist me with the home buying process in this new market! Being a previous home buyer, many things have changed and as issues arose, she was first at bat to overcome it and make sure the process went as smoothly as possible. Thank you for everything, we love our new home!""
-Jenny Bagwell (posted 2013), Client
"Great Team!"
-ZZ, Client
"I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever own a home, I was very wrong. I met with Bill & Berna on a Saturday morning and we went over what I needed to do. Within 30 days my credit cards were paid off and I was able to look for my home. I put a contract on the very first house I saw. They took the time to listen to what I wanted and what I needed. I can't thank them enough for making my dreams come true!
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-Melissa S, Client
"Your service and professionalism was excellent!! You stayed engaged and kept us informed. We thank you for a job well done!! (Nov 2013)"
-Moore Family, Client
"I have moved a number of times during my military career and dealt with many Realtors as I bought, sold and/or rented a home. I always felt that many of the Realtors were just going through the motion and did bare minimum for me to achieve whatever I was trying to do – buy, sell or rent a property.
About three years ago I had the privilege of meeting Berna Able as I was trying to rent one of my homes. I was immediately impressed with her professional demeanor and her willingness to assist. After agreeing to have her list my property, not only was she extremely thorough with all the paperwork involved, she was always responsive to everything that I asked or needed but most importantly – she was very honest and sincere about everything she did!
Because of Berna’s professionalism, thoroughness, honesty and can do attitude; I have been doing business with Berna ever since. She has helped me to purchase a few more investment/rental properties and also find wonderful tenants in a timel"
-B. Naraine, Client
"This week, we have approved 4 new buyers who didn't think they could own. One had late payments and collections as recent as last month, another experienced a short sale one year ago, the third has open collections and can buy without paying them--with his VA loan, and the last one had a bankruptcy, foreclosure and open collection accounts after the bankruptcy - but they can buy due to the lender's we are affiliated with and their extraordinary circumstances..."
-Berna, Other
"I was a first time home owner and was a bit intimidated by the entire process. Bill and Berna quickly made me feel at ease and were so detailed with each step. They were extremely professional and such an ease to work with. I was surprised how quickly things moved along and the experience was so enjoyable. I would HIGHLY recommend them to any and everyone I know who is looking for a home or rental. I trust them 100%. Thank you both so very much for making my first time home owner experience so gratifying! "
-Bernadette B., Other
"I would call Berna and Bill our Realtors, our friends and our :unrelated relatives." Our experience buying a house with them was nothing short of exceptional. This was the fastest and easiest process we have ever been through. They work with you, not for you, to help you have the very best experience ever. We have already recommended them to friends, family members and strangers on the street. Where other Realtors said, "It can't be done" Berna and Bill said "We will help you make it happen." We highly recommend that you take the time to speak with them, not matter what your situation. Good luck and God Bless."
-Herb and Dorine Moyer, Other
"If you are seeking hardworking and competent realtors to buy, sell or rent a home - look no further!
I have been a real estate investor for 7 years and Bill and Berna (The Petry Team) have been my only realtors the entire time. I have worked with other realtors but none of them come remotely close to the amount of knowledge, professionalism and competency displayed by the Petry Team. Collectively, they are a winning team that will find you what you want regardless of the demands. Over the past 7 years, I have successfully bought and rented many homes with their assistance and they have never disappointed. They are meticulous, hardworking and extremely responsive to your individual needs and always willing to go the extra mile.
Without a doubt, if you have a real estate need the Petry Team comes highly recommend - they will not disappoint!"
-Bobby Naraine, Client
"The Petty Team is wonderful, from the start they put me at ease. I had talked to other realtors concerning my bankruptcy and it seemed like I had to jump through hoops to buy a home. The Petry Team gave me hope from they beginning. The explained the whole process to me and the necessary steps that I had to take. Once I did those things the process went fast. I will be closing on my home soon. I am one happy lady ??? "
-Lisa Washington , Client
"First I would like to start by saying thank you so much to the Petry Team for all there hard work. From start to finish this team worked none stop to provide superb support, guidance and tones of knowledge. If you need a home and regardless if you "think" it can not be done. Please consult with Bill and Berna Petry first. Very professional, honest, helpful and hardworking people. Dedicated to there clients needs."
-Tony Davis, Client
"Berna and Bill are very knowledgeable and most professional. They help my wife and I prepare to purchase a home by helping us repair our credit. Everything they suggested improved our credit every month, they helped us set realistic goals and were right on target with out time expectancy to purchase a home. They gave us a goal of a year to purchase from the time we first met with them, and we were at closing in 9 months. Berna and Bill were very understanding and never pushy, they always were respectful of our time and money. I can't say enough about the service my wife and I received, they provide the customer service a person dreams to have when purchasing anything. I would recommend and have recommended their service to any and everyone I know. I was able to meet Berna and Bill through one of their clients who recommended me to them due to their positive experience. "
-Rashawn Cowles, Client
"Berna and Bill are the best real estate agents you could ask for. My family and I had been looking for a place to move since August of 2012 with no luck and couldn't get approved anywhere because of our financial situation. We begin working with Berna and Bill in early April and with their help on April 28th we moved into our new home (which we are loving). They gave us different options and explained everything to us in detail so we could fully grasp everything about trying to purchase a home. They even help you with your credit so if you are not qualified to buy a home, they will guide you along the way to get you qualified. Honestly I had gave up looking for home until Berna and Bill came along. I would recommend them to anyone and already have to a few of my friends. Not only are they good real estate agents, they are just good people in general which made this whole experience just great all around. Thanks Berna and Bill. 4/30/13"
-Kevin and Jessica Tucker (2013), Client
"My wife and I would highly recommend Berna Able with Ratterree and Associates. She
has proven to be a very knowledgeable, realible Realator. Mrs Able is a professional,
courteous, realiabe and supportive of her clients. She returns calls and answers
questions of her clients. We thank you Berna for helping us to find our dream home
Robert & Betty"
-Robert and Betty Jones (Posted 2012), Client
"Berna and Bill are the not only the greatest real estate team, they are amazing wonderful people
to. I have never felt so cared about in the world of customer relations, they truly work hard to help you into your new home. We started in the 500's of a credit score, and we were after our dream home, we felt it would never happen, but after all was said and done Berna got us in the mid 600's and put us in our dream home with a interest rate of 4.25%!!!!!!
She will truly work day and night for you, she is an honest wonderful person and really fights for you and cares. Our family will be forever grateful for her making our dream come true.
I know sometime when you read these recommendations you ask yourself "are these real posts" yes trust me I am a real client and will forever use the Berna Able team!"
-The Gwinner's, Client
"Berna and Bill were very patient and professinal throughout the entire home buying process. My husband and I started out looking to just rent a house but with the assistance of Berna and Bill were able to buy our dream house for cheaper than renting a house. Thanks guys!"
-Tasha Blount, Client
"Bill and Berna are amazingly wonderful friends who works well together. They provide excellent customer service and put their clients needs first. Being a first time home buyer was eventful. Berna and Bill were right their with me through this whole process: answering questions, showing me homes, checking and encouraging me. Thank you for finding a lending that gave me a great interest rate and mortgage payment. Lender that will patiently address your questions and concerns. Most importantly thank you Bill and Berna for showing me a Beautiful Tricord home that I purchased. I want to personally say thank you and God Bless you for all your hard work, dedication and strength. Thank you for not giving up on me. I really appreciate you both. I highly recommend Bill and Berna. "
-Nicole Daniels, Friend
"Many believe that because they have suffered credit problems in the past that buying a home is impossible or the type of home they could by or interest rate is less than what they want... Not so!
After months of construction - another client has gotten the keys to their BRAND NEW $498,000 HOME and are smiling big after moving in over the weekend. Past foreclosures do not need to prevent you from owning a home again. With our lenders - there is hope for everyone! If you are a veteran, it may be possible to buy a home with less than perfect credit with little or no money out of pocket. Buying a home is made simple and possible despite past foreclosures, judgements, tax liens, open collections, repossessions, and other very difficult credit situations... You can also get interest rates very similar to those with the best credit....give the Petry Team a call..."
-Berna Petry, Other
"Another client moved into their brand new home for $205,000 today. Less than perfect credit, but a willingness to work and realign their credit to meet the mortgage industry requirements in a matter of months. equals new keys to a brand new (never lived in) home....
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-Berna Petry, Other
"Congratulations to Claude and his family for closing on their new home this week! It was a great pleasure getting to know your family and we hope that you will always think of us for your real estate needs! Thank you for using New Castle for your home inspection needs.... Enjoy your trips that are planned to Africa and Paris... "
-B and B Team, Other
"“Berna is very dedicated, extremely competent and has an excellent rapport with people. She has helped me through my short sale process without judgement and always encouraging me to follow through.” Nancy P. 2012"
-Nancy P. (2012), Client
"I have known Berna for about six years and she has been a tremendous blessing to our family. Moving from Detroit, Michigan to Virginia was a good move and Berna and her office of professionals helped make the transition possible. I was tired of commuting back and forth, and missed my family in Detroit. After so much turmoil to finally land on our feet here in Virginia in such a beautiful community has been nothing short of a miracle and we certainly thank Berna for her part in that miracle.
Berna and her office helped to secure a loan and find exactly the right house, in the right community. I can certainly recommend Berna's office of professionals to anyone in the market to purchase a home. ** Paul S. (2012)"
-P. Simmons (Posted 2012), Client
"I have recommended they to anyone I know. They are extremely supportive and patient, very professional. They take the time to explain things and make sure you understand it before moving on. If I had to do it again I'd definitely go with them. Thank You two so much when things were crazy Berna can sooth the anxiety. I am extremely blessed to have haf them in my corner during my purchase!! Thank you both! Stay Blessed!"
-Karen Spurill, Client
"I don't know what words can express my gratitude towards Berna and Bill. They were absolutely amazing with my situation I was dealing since 2016. I had a mortgage issues that trickled out of the whole 2008 crisis. To make a long story short, I fought the bank and I decided that the time and energy doing so was not as important as the time spent with my family. In the end, I foreclosed on the home. This is where Berna and Bill came to the rescue. I had 30 days to find a home. They were able to find me a rental, given my current credit issues, in a matter of days. This alone was a weight of my shoulders. Berna and Bill didn't stop there. After we moved and the past was behind me, they helped me rebuild my credit so I could purchase a house again after the 3 year penalty. There process worked, 2019 I was able to purchase a home again! Thank you Berna and Bill for being amazing people, and helping me during dark times! I highly recommend them, hire them you won't regret it!"
-Jorge V, Client
"Bill and Berna are an awesome team. I have been working on getting my credit together and when I finally got it to where it is supposed to be, I was out looking at houses that weekend. I am still looking and Bill has been so patient. Thank you so much Bill and Berna for everything."
-Renita, Client
"I had the pleasure of working with Bill and Berna on multiple occasions on my investment properties, they are not just a realtor who helps you market your property, they give you professional advice, pros and cons and try to help the clients in the best possible way.
I will never hesitate to call them when I need some help and advice.
I recommend both of them for any real estate related transaction "
-Prakash Banavar, Client
"We, my husband and I never thought we would be able to afford or qualify for a house, let alone our dream home. Bill and Berna is the dream team. I couldn't have done this with anyone else. Despite all the issues with our less than perfect credit, lack of credit, and other issues they were able to work with us to qualify. I worked closely with Berna to get my credit where it needed to be and then with Bill to find the perfect home. I would highly recommend Bill and Berna, they are able to work miracles. As long as you are serious and ready to keep working toward the goal of home ownership they will work just as hard or harder to make that a reality!"
-Cindy Powell, Client
"Berna is fabulous. She sold me my first home. She is with you during the whole process. I have enjoyed Berna and have referred her services to family friends. I highly recommend Samson Properties to anyone. "
-Nicole , Client
"Berna Able is in a class by herself with regards to the professionalism she brings to the real estate industry. She treats her clients with the upmost respect and they always come first. I have worked with Berna for almost a decade and the reason I cherish our relationship is because of how she treats everyone and keeps all parties involved in the transaction on task to get the deal to the closing table. I would and have recommended her to numerous other people and have never been let down by her. In real estate there are always things that can cause stress during the transaction, but having someone like Berna in charge of things keeps heads calm progress moving in the right direction. Anyone would be lucky to work with Berna!!! Adam N. (Oct 2012)"
-Adam Newman, Colleague
"****Continued*** (Part 3)
In the end, my family is living in a place that turns out to better than anything we ever expected. I will absolutely let Bill and Berna help us purchase a house when the time is right. I can’t possibly state enough what a blessing it was to find Bill and Berna with Ratterree Realty. Our prayers have been answered and thank you so much for affecting our lives in such a wonderful way! "
-Lawrence and Family, Client
"I had the pleasure of working with Bill and Berna for many months while shopping for a new home for my daughter and I. They were very patient, courteous, and kind through the entire home-buying process. They showed me the best homes for my budget and lifestyle. They did an outstanding job negotiating with the seller’s agent and stayed dedicated to getting me the best offer. They were always very obliging and available to answer any questions I had when searching for a new home and especially during lending process which can be very stressful and burdensome. I would definitely recommend The Petry Team for anyone searching for a dedicated and honest realty service!!!"
-Francine B., Client
"I would highly recommend Berna Able and Bill Petry to anyone looking to purchase a home. We started working on purchasing our home April 18, 2014 and closed May 21, 2014, they made the process of buying our home exceptionally easy from beginning to end. If you need 2 exceptional realtor call the B & B Team, Berna Able and Bill Petry."
-Greg and Ruby Giles, Client
"Berna Able is a class act- professional, knowledgeable and consistent. We're fortunate to have her on our side during this process- selling our first home and buying our new home. She is the best real estate professional we have ever met. (Oct 2012)
Chris and Kim A"
-Chris and Kim Arrington, Client
"I would highly recommend Berna Able and Bill Petry to anyone looking to purchase a home. We started the process during 2013. They both worked very diligently with us throughout the process by telling us the steps we needed to take in order to become home owners. During this process, Berna instructed us what and how to increase credit scores and pay off old debts. Berna is very good with putting you with the right lenders and explaining the documentations that will follow. She will not allow you to be mislead or deceived. Bill was always looking ahead at properties while Berna worked behind the scenes. Bill provided his expertise every time we looked at a different property. It truly paid off. We closed on our house on the 23 of May 2014, and we have been in heaven every since."
-Brian and Tonya Woods, Client
" There’s not enough words I could say to express how grateful and I am to have found such professionalism. Berna is exceptional at what she does, from working with your credit right through approval’s. I don’t think so anyone else in could’ve gotten me the type of house that she did. The other half of the great team is Bill, he is extremely knowledgeable in his area and and could find you the perfect house and just by asking you a few simple questions. I Truly believe no one is going to treat you better and or find you a better home than they will!"
- Vincent CHow gratefulTruly believe no one is goin, Client
"Bill and Berna was great! They helped us get out of mortgagethru the short sell process. The process was very fast and they also helped us to find another place to dwell. I really look forward to working with them again in the near future. I would recommend them to anyone whom needs a home or trying to sell a home. They know exactly what they are doing! Thanks again, Bill and Berna Petry."
- Bradford, Client
""Started with a simple phone call in which I asked could we possibly purchase instead of renting, ANSWER WAS YES! Even though we were in a Chapter 13 BK, after I answered some prelim questions, the answer was YES! I always thought it could be a chance, but David and Berna always said YES! Berna has had an enormous amount of experience with BK's etc, and she never doubted once if I could be approved. This being my first time going through the home buying experience, I did do my homework to try and know as much as possible. But David answered and thoroughly explained every uncertainty I had. I know I'll be using their services in the near future. I truly must say it was a pleasure to have use Samson my first time purchasing!""
-Terrence, Client
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Berna Petry since October 2017. I have talked and met with several realtors in the area and I was always given the answer get your scores up or we will get in touch with you. But when I called Ms. Berna she set up a time for me to come in meet and talk with her. Ms. Berna didn't tell me no you cannot purchase a home, she told me what I had do to get a home. Since I have been working with Ms. Berna my score has gone up and I just put a contract on a home. My dream of homeownership has come true. Ms. Berna has such a sweet spirit and strong faith. There were times when I got a discourage and she would tell me I am going to pray. When you have a realtor that is not afraid to pray for you and give you hope, that is such a Blessing . Ms. Berna never let me down and she works so hard for her clients. I recommend anyone looking for a home and think they cannot purchase call Ms. Berna, she will make it happen. What a Blessing Ms. Berna she is."
-Bonnie, Client