Bio
Born into a military family and raised in Baltimore, Maria has called Maryland home for most of her life. With deep local roots and a strong understanding of the region’s neighborhoods, rhythms, and communities, Maria brings invaluable insight to every client she represents.
With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Maria offers a powerful blend of market expertise, strategic insight, and genuine care. Her background spans new home construction, guiding first-time buyers, and navigating the complexities of buying and selling simultaneously. She holds an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business, providing a solid foundation in negotiation, marketing, and financial strategy—skills that are essential in today’s competitive market.
Known for clear communication, thoughtful planning, and unwavering commitment, Maria helps clients move forward with confidence at every stage of their real estate journey.
Reviews
Highly likely to recommend
“Maria knew what I was looking for, but also took time to help me consider alternatives along the way. This helped me calibrate and confirm what I really wanted. She was attentive and made me feel like I could always reach out.”
Alex P
Highly likely to recommend
“We loved how knowledgeable Maria was of the city, right down to the neighborhood that we wanted to live in. She was respectful, ethical, and we never felt pressured to buy something we didn't want or love! She was prompt to respond to our questions, and was great when it came to negotiating for everything that we wanted!”
Frances & Paul
Highly likely to recommend
“Maria was a true asset when I decided to sell my condo. She made great suggestions on things to attract buyers. It wasn't a particularly ideal time for selling, and I was out of town, so it was super important for me to have someone that I could trust and put in charge of things. Maria was exactly that person!”
Pam B.
Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"As a first time home buyer, the process can be terrifying. From the beginning to the very end. Ms. Thompson was with me through every step. Her professionalism and experience eased any nerves I had and I can honestly say that she puts her clients first. With her help, I was able to secure my first home without any hiccups and I could not be more grateful that she was my realtor."
Mike
"My home buying experience was wonderful. Jennifer was kind and very knowledgeable, as well as accessable with an unrelenting follow-up. I would highly recommend her Realtor services and will chose her again for any future home buying."
Cliff
"Working with Ms. Jennifer was a wonderful experience. She was absolutely stellar! She gave us all the tools to sell our house in a timely manner (Only a month !). Ms. Jennifer was able to answer all of our questions and made the selling process comfortable and easy. She definitely knows about the real estate business and we would use her again. And I would like to add we have used her services on … Read Moreboth sides of the coin buying and selling. Jennifer it has been wonderful having you as an agent and looking out for our best interest." Read Less
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
"Working with Cynthia Hettchen was a standout highlight of buying my new home.
Cynthia Hettchen exceeded my expectations during this process with her dedication, enthusiasm and meticulous organization. We all know that buying a home is stressful but Cynthia made this a positive experience. She broadened my prospective on homes to consider. I fell in love with a home that I would have never known… Read More about if it wasn't for Cynthia's expertise and knowledge of the York County / Baltimore County market.
After the initial offer, Cynthia led negotiations to which all parties came to an agreement on the home price at fair market value.
Throughout the 30-day close and through to settlement, Cynthia proactively anticipated challenges, communicated frequently and ensured closing went seamlessly. She is truly the realtor everyone hopes to find. I would recommend Cynthia Hettchen to all that are interested in purchasing in the Maryland / Pennsylvania markets." Read Less
Jonathan J Lewis (Buyer) on 12 Mar 2026
"Buying a house can be a very stressful process! If you have the right team, it can be great!
Cindy was a god send! Every hurdle that we had, she was able to find a solution and get us answers. Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in all aspects of what she does! We wouldn't have been able to do it without Cindy's help. Extremely appreciative, I love everything that she does. And did for us! S… Read Morehe deserves a raise and all of the praise! Job very well done. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our situation!" Read Less
Rabbit Ossa & April Herr (Buyer) on 23 Feb 2026
"An Agent That Gets It Done!
We presented our agent, Cindy Hettchen, with a huge challenge; to do what our previous realtor failed to do in 6 months. Sell our "one of a kind" home within a month. The clock was ticking and there were many obstacles to overcome. Cindy managed each with clarity and poise which gave us comfort and confidence that the outcome would be in our best interest. Our home so… Read Moreld within 2 weeks of listing on terms agreeable to all. Cindy went far above what we expected to see that each step of the process was stress free. Thank you, Cindy!" Read Less
Henry & Judith Treffinger (Seller) on 22 Feb 2025
"Dave is a very knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent with integrity. His knowledge of the Baltimore market and surrounding counties is impeccable. Dave keeps current on industry and market trends and was able to tailor my home sale to attract multiple buyers quickly at the highest price that made sense for my property. This resulted in multiple offers and my home being under contract i… Read Moren two weeks. His personable nature and customer service are top tier. He consistently communicated with me during my sale and after to answer questions and explain the filing of forms. No question is too complicated for him. He makes the complex process of real estate easy to understand & respects your timeline. Dave's background as a licensed contractor comes in handy for any repair work that may need to occur before you put your home on the market. This also helps in right-sizing buyers expectations of items to be fixed as a condition of sale. Finally, Dave does not hesitate to use his network to get the best information that will help you in the sale of your home. He made the process easy and I had confidence through every step. I highly recommend him for home sales and buying." Read Less
Reginald C. Baltimore, MD
"Jessica Powell kept us informed every step of the way as we sold our property. She sent timely and helpful emails, offered sound advice, and worked tirelessly on a fast settlement. We strongly recommend she and her team!"
Stephanie and Adam Wienhold
"Michael and Melodie made a potentially stressful situation manageable. We were
completely supported and informed throughout the entire journey. From our first meeting
to the final closing, they demonstrated a deep understanding of our situation. They were
both knowledgeable, responsive and extremely personable. Their negotiation skills and
calm demeanor were instrumental in securing a positive… Read More outcome. If you are looking to
purchase a home or sell your existing home and would like to be represented by Agents
that will go above and beyond, we wholeheartedly recommend Michael and Melodie." Read Less
Marcy Joy
"Michael and his team were absolutely fantastic in both finding an amazing home for my family AND with selling our old one.
He was incredibly helpful, flexible and professional in searching for a home that made sense for us both in terms of space but finding us a "deal" or at least the best price we could get in the recent market.
Our old home was sold to non-investors and at full asking!
We too… Read Morek great care of it but still, you expect some negotiations but he had it all handled from the get-go and it closed within a month of us moving.
Stars have to align for that stuff to go smoothly but Michael was the one pushing those stars into alignment.
10/10 would recommend 😊" Read Less
Matt Harding
"Mike and Melodie were superb. They were diligent, friendly, tactful, and responsive. We dealt with two other realtors before we found them and were disappointed with their service. We were new to the Baltimore market and required assistance. We got that and more from Mike and Melodie and purchased a beautiful home. We would recommend them anytime to anyone."
Mary Swider
"Fred Valentin ( a very humble and honest man) sold my house and property in a professional manner and managed to blow away all of my expectations. Fred did all of the market research, scheduled professional interior / exterior photographer, and registered it on all of the apps. I even had REALTORS with Buyers scheduling visits to look at my property before my home even hit the market! All I reall… Read Morey had to do was to listen to his subject matter expertise and run with it. I honestly do not know what I would have done without him. I would recommend Fred if you are even thinking about buying or selling before doing anything else! Pick up the phone and call, it would be a mistake not to!" Read Less
Client
"Fred provided excellent knowledge and service and is well-informed regarding local communities. Thanks for all you did!"
Cathy S
"Fred was great to work with! I especially appreciate his continual communication throughout the process."
Linda K
"Steve is the real deal! Professionalism, effectiveness, knowledge, communication, you name it, 5 stars across the board. He was instrumental in our home buying process. He’s the first person I’ll be reaching out to the next time I’m looking to buy property."
Nate
"Working with Steve was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! His professionalism, market expertise and resilience in navigating challenges were truly remarkable. No matter what obstacles came up, he remained calm, focused, and determined to find solutions that worked in my favor. Steve truly listened to my needs, provided invaluable advice, and went above and beyond to make the process seamle… Read Moress and stress-free. Whether it was answering questions, negotiating on my behalf, or keeping me informed every step of the way, Steve exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t be happier and cant recommend Steve enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." Read Less
Roisin
"I’m really happy to have had Steve as my realtor. Steve has a lot of integrity and knowledge, so the process made me feel super safe. All of his recommendations worked out really well, especially with me being a first time homebuyer. He was able to help with negotiating and getting seller credit, while also finding a great lender and inspector. He helped me understand each step of the process so t… Read Morehat I could be prepared towards the end. I’m over the moon that this has been my experience. Steve is definitely my go-to realtor for as long as he is in." Read Less
Ronje
"This may not be everyone’s opinion, but when you’re choosing a surgeon, the one who’s “Insta-famous” for funny posts is not the one I want operating on me. I want the one who’s focused on their craft, not their follower count. Same goes for realtors IMHO.
There are realtors—the sales reps —and there are REALTORS—the ones who actually care, think, and do the work. John is a REALTOR. The kind of … Read Moreagent your dad would want you to have. Hands-on - you won't get handed off.
It is clear he is not chasing a commission. He’s focused on you getting what you truly want, even when you thought you already knew what you wanted. He literally saved us from buying a house we would have regretted. That is priceless.
John asks real questions, super-smart (yes ok funny too), gives real guidance, and isn’t obsessed with volume. He’s about the quality of his work and the integrity of the process.
If you want to feel like someone has your back, and truly knows the market - call John. I'm so happy to have found him and have him in my corner." Read Less
Janine F.
"John was recommended to us when we started the journey of buying a house, and we are very grateful that he was. We found that having John as your agent is to benefit from his ability to not only break down every step of what is a very intimidating process but to also benefit from his ability to guide you through those steps with patience, attention to detail, and with clear dedication to you as hi… Read Mores client. He was always honest with us and was always eager to share both his knowledge of the area and his knowledge of each step as we took it. The overwhelming process of buying a first home was made much easier on us having John on our side." Read Less
Neville F.
"John went above and beyond for my partner and I as we were buying our first home. He took us through each step of the process, so we clearly understood what we needed and answered all of our questions along the way. He made sure that the home we were buying fit our current and future needs. He even came and picked us up for closing in the snowstorm so we wouldn't lose our parking. Highly recommend… Read More John for the next time you buy or sell!" Read Less
Lexie and Ty