Bio
After a rewarding 21-year career as a gym owner and personal trainer, where I helped countless individuals achieve their health and fitness goals, I transitioned to the real estate industry to assist clients in achieving their property dreams. My journey into real estate began after purchasing my first home, which made me realize the profound importance of having a stable place to call home.
Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, I am here to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Discover the difference with Cummings & Co. Realtors where your satisfaction is our top priority.
Reviews
Highly likely to recommend
“Absolutely happy with the experience we had working with Colin! From start to finish, he was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. He was very patient to really understand what we were looking for in a home and guided us through every step of the process. Never felt rushed and our questions were answered promptly. Thank you so much Colin for helping us find our first home and if we could give more than 5 stars, we would! Keep up the good work!”
Client
Highly likely to recommend
“I can’t say enough great things about getting to work with Colin. He was always flexible with our schedules, transparent with information, professional, and put forth all his efforts to make the home buying process as seamless as possible. As first time home buyers he made us feel comfortable and confident in our purchase. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to start their home buying or selling journey!”
Client
Highly likely to recommend
“I could not have asked for a better realtor by my side on this journey to purchasing a new home. From the very first moment I met Colin, he was attentive, patient, & always willing and able to accommodate me in my search for a new home. Finally after 3-4 months of searching, I found the right one & we were able to close the deal and secure my new home. Anyone that is looking for a realtor, or to buy/sell a new home, I cannot stress enough how lucky you would be to have Colin working with you by your side. I will certainly use him again in the future & recommend him to all my friends.”
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Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"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
"We recently purchased a home in Baltimore while living in Texas, and we cannot thank John Maranto enough for making this process seamless and stress-free. From our first conversation, it was clear that John is deeply knowledgeable about the Baltimore market, pointing out nuances in neighborhoods that we never would have known from afar.
He is incredibly attuned to the needs of his clients; he lis… Read Moretened to what we wanted and only showed us properties that fit our criteria, saving us a lot of time. What truly sets John apart is his high level of ethics and professionalism. He acted as our eyes and ears, providing honest, thorough walkthroughs and pointing out both the pros and cons of each property. He helped us manage all the details from the initial search all the way to closing. If you are looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and expert agent in Baltimore, John Maranto is the best!" Read Less
Craig and Iva N.
"John did an outstanding job selling my home. He has deep knowledge of the local market and helped price the house perfectly, which made a significant difference in how quickly it sold. His suggestions for minor improvements were spot-on and directly contributed to generating strong interest and a fast sale. He oversaw the recommended updates and managed the process seamlessly, which made everythin… Read Moreg incredibly easy for me. Communication was consistent and clear throughout, and I always felt informed and confident in the next steps. I highly recommend John to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, proactive, and highly effective real estate agent." Read Less
Kate B.
"John Maranto was absolutely stellar to work with. He invested a lot of time in both my wife and I to ensure that not only did we buy the house we wanted, but also bought the house we *needed*. John made the home-buying process easy for us and as first time home-buyers, he made sure to educate us along the way. John is incredibly knowledgeable and answered questions before we had them. Deal with co… Read Morenfidence!!!" Read Less
Kyle H.
"Working with John was great. He’s a straight up and straightforward agent. Really took care of me and got me into a home that was right for me. During the process he was very informative without being overbearing. And pretty much got me exactly what I was hoping for. Also had a meeting with him upfront. We set expectations and goals and I think that meeting went a long way to easing my anxieties a… Read Morebout the process and having an agent that would work in my best interest. Anyway John is great. 10/10." Read Less
Tye C.
"In my book, Kelly Wise was the best realtor I’ve ever worked with. She knew the market and helped us successfully sell our father’s house. Kelly supported us at every decision point with expert guidance - making recommendations but providing the space to ask questions, which enabled us to get to the right decision. We lived at a distance during the entire process, and Kelly consistently stepped in… Read More to be present at the house when time sensitive work needed to be done. It’s hard to overstate how appreciative we are to Kelly. She’s one in a million and we would highly recommend her to anyone." Read Less
Priscilla S
"Our home buying experience with Kelly could not have been better! Even with it being the start of a seemingly endless seller's market, Kelly kept us extremely motivated while the houses that we liked were going under contract in what felt like seconds after listing! Then we found the perfect home.. Kelly could tell by our faces that this was the one we loved. She was able to help us come up with t… Read Morehe perfect offer, made sure we remained at the top of the seller's mind, and did it all while supporting her numerous other clients. Kelly's energy, ability to motivate, perseverance, and overall passion for her clients are what separates her from any other realtor out there!" Read Less
Steven B.
"My husband and I bought a house early this year. We are so happy we crossed paths with Kelly. Kelly accommodated for the evening showings which were what fit our schedule at the time. We had her driving up and down but she always had a smile! When we found the home for us, we were closing within a month. Kelly made sure she was on top of everything and made it happen even though there were some hu… Read Morerdles in the way. She was very honest and very responsive and she still keeps in touch to this day. We love our home but look forward to purchasing again with her. Highly recommend Kelly!" Read Less
Elsa A.