Bio
Raised in Southern California, Karen now calls Maryland home with her spouse for the past 24 years. This unique blend of East and West Coast influences, working within a major corporation, and military service, has enriched her perspective and allowed her to connect with people from various walks of life. It’s this diversity that has shaped her approach to real estate, understanding the unique needs of each client.
Karen’s academic journey led her to California State University, San Bernardino, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, and a minor in Marketing. Armed with a solid educational foundation, she embarked on a 20-year corporate career before transitioning into the dynamic realm of real estate.
She began her Real Estate career in 2012 and brings a wealth of experience, ensuring seamless transactions and exceeding the expectations of her clients. Her commitment to customer service is unwavering, driven by a belief in setting high standards for herself. With a keen attention to detail and a focus on client satisfaction, she strides to make the home-buying or selling process as smooth as possible.
Her connection with the military runs deep, as she proudly served in the Army, and she finds great fulfillment in assisting military families with their real estate needs. It’s a way for her to give back to those who have dedicated their lives to service.
Beyond real estate, she has a variety of interests. You might catch her on the pickleball court, enjoying a round of golf, traveling, or exploring the outdoors with her dogs through hiking adventures. She also appreciates a good movie and finds solace in being in the outdoors.
Karen invites you to join her on the journey of finding your perfect home to assist in navigating the real estate market. With a blend of professionalism, personal touch, and a genuine love for what she does, she is here to make your real estate experience exceptional.
Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"She is very responsive and was persistent in helping us find our home. She gave us good advice and followed through with all the details and answered questions promptly. Very knowledgeable about the regional real estate market."
Client
"Selling a property is no small feat, especially when you're over 1500 miles away. Enter David, our real estate agent, who transformed what could have been an impossible challenge into a great experience.
David wasn't just a realtor to us; he was our project manager, our eyes and ears, and most importantly, our peace of mind. When we needed appliances installed, repairs overseen, and an open hou… Read Morese held, David stepped up, ensuring every task was completed to perfection. He even stopped by the house regularly just to 'check on things' for us. His dedication meant that despite being miles away, we were never out of the loop—regular calls, texts, and emails kept us informed and involved every step of the way.
Emotionally, selling a house for the first time was a rollercoaster. Yet, David's no-nonsense, honest approach, coupled with his constant reassurance, made us feel secure. His ability to manage the project was unparalleled, truly making him an indispensable ally in anyone's corner.
Even when our first offer fell through—a moment that could easily have disheartened any seller—David's exceptional communication skills shone through. He kept us informed throughout every stage, ensuring we understood the process and remained hopeful for what was to come.
David's direct, honest communication was not just refreshing but reassuring. He told it like it was, always truthful, yet always with the reassurance that everything would turn out okay. And it did—beyond our expectations. In the end, David secured a sale price for our house that exceeded what we had hoped for.
To anyone facing the prospect of selling their home, especially from a distance, choosing David as your real estate agent means choosing success. His exceptional service, integrity, and dedication not only made our sale possible but made it a remarkable success. Thank you, David, not just for being an outstanding real estate agent, but for being the support and guide we desperately needed." Read Less
Joshua Steves
"David sold us our first home in 35 days. This second time around it took us only 30 days. Going with him again was an easy decision because he is less interested in a commission and more interested in helping you find the right place for the right price. He listened to what we wanted and worked with us to get it. He negotiated with the seller in a way that was not cut throat, but respectful and pr… Read Moreofessional in order to keep everyone satisfied. The confidence, advice, and wisdom that David brings to the table is enough to make a guy miss his dad. It feels like family when working with David, and we would recommend him in a heartbeat. He is a wonderful Real Estate Agent, but more than that, he is a wonderful person even when he is off the clock." Read Less
Jason and Jessica Loveless
"Working with Dave was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He represented us as the buyer's agent as we searched for our new home. His professionalism, knowledge, and clear communication made the home-buying process smooth and low-stress. He was incredibly patient and showed us multiple houses, offering thoughtful insight into their current condition as well as creative ideas for what w… Read Moreas possible with updates and improvements.
We have already recommended him to others in need of a realtor, and we will gladly continue to do so. Anyone looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and client-focused realtor will be in excellent hands." Read Less
Ben Butanis
"Words can't express how grateful my husband and I are for having Jessica Maher as our realtor. Her wisdom and guidance paid off throughout a year-long search for the perfect home. She has a keen eye for high quality and will not push you to make a decision you are not fully confident in. Thanks to Jess, we are so happy to be in our new home."
Joel and Crystal Williams
"Jessica Maher is on point! I have bought/sold six homes over the last 25 years and can tell you she is unequivocally the best realtor with whom I have dealt. You won't go wrong by selecting the best!"
John Weaver
"Worked with Jess Maher over the course of several months this year, and she was fantastic in helping us find our dream home and sell our old house. She is incredibly knowledgeable, available, and responsive. Knows almost everything there is to know about real estate, market conditions, and made buying and selling a home much less stressful than we anticipated. We will absolutely use her in the fut… Read Moreure if we need to. Highly recommend!" Read Less
Andrew and Melissa Lutz
"Cindy and the team were amazing to work with. Cindy's extensive knowledge was an incredible help during our 1.5-year housing search. She learns who you are and what you want, and then ends up knowing what you are looking for better than you do yourself at times!! Today we closed on the perfect home. THANK YOU to Cindy and the whole team! It wouldn't have happened without you!"
Steve and Joanna Lundy
"Could not recommend working with Cindy and Jess more. It is clear that they both care for their clients as people, and work tirelessly to find people the best house for them. They were consistently responsive and always made themselves available for the numerous houses we wanted to tour each week. We trusted them wholeheartedly when discussing offer recommendations/strategy and with their opinions… Read More. Can confidently say we wouldn't have found our perfect first house without them, and we are so happy!" Read Less
Jocelyn O'Kane and Brady Jones
"Cindy Riley is a professional, straight shooting agent with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. She will thoroughly investigate, discover and point out every issue with a home--positive and negative--and undoubtedly spared me from making several bad investments based on her astute observations. She takes the time to learn what you are looking for in a home and neighborhood and tr… Read Moreuly advocates for your best interests, working tirelessly on your behalf.
I am a first time home buyer with virtually no knowledge about real estate and Cindy patiently and expertly guided me through the entire process--and over the course of several years--until I finally found exactly the right house in the right location for me.
Cindy works closely with another superb agent, Jessica Maher, and as a result you get two agents for the price of one: whenever Cindy couldn't get back to me right away, Jess did, and I felt incredibly well cared for through what would otherwise have been a rather stressful process. I come from a family full of lawyers and Cindy and Jess made sure to address all of their many concerns until even my many advisors were satisfied.
If you are looking for agents who are not pushy or salesy and who will genuinely look after your best interests, then look no further: Cindy and Jess will take care of you as if you were part of their own family. I cannot recommend them highly enough." Read Less
Dan Honemann
"Words cannot truly express how much I appreciate Robin. She took what could have been an agonizing and stressful experience of buying our first home and turned it into happy memories I will forever cherish. In addition to being extremely kind an thoughtful, she showed great knowledge in a variety of fields when it came to home buying that made us feel more comfortable learning about different home… Read More systems (public vs. well, sewer vs. septic). She really took the time to hear what we wanted/didn't want and personalized the experience making us forever feel like we were a priority even though we knew she had other clients. I cannot recommend Robin enough. Should we ever find ourselves in a position where we need a realtor again she is the only choice." Read Less
Allison & Treavor
"Robin made our rental home process simple and easy to understand for us, and we appreciated your patience and expertise. Your insight was extremely valuable to us and I don’t think we could have done this without you. We will be going back to Robin when we’re ready to buy our forever home. Thank you Robin!"
Ariela
"Hands down the best realtor ever. She is amazing to work with and down to earth. Robin goes above and beyond for her clients. While assisting you in making a life altering purchase, she guides you every step of the way and makes sure you feel as comfortable as possible in the process. Thanks Robin! I recommend her for anyone looking for a realtor."
CJ
"I came into the home buying process not knowing much at all but expecting it to be very difficult and a long process. Shannon made it very simple and stress free. What stood out is that she was helping me find a home and not just selling me on a house. Besides the knowledge and help she provided she also outbid 40-something offers to help me purchase my #1 choice. Thanks Shannon for making this ex… Read Moreperience way easier than I imagined and helping us find our home." Read Less
Client
"All I can say is trust Shannon Smith with the sale of your home. It is not often that someone delivers on every promise but that is what happened with Shannon. We needed a quick sale due to a contingency on the purchase of a new home. Shannon coached us on exactly what and how to do it and delivered results within 24 hours of being on the market. Not only did we sell quickly, but we went under con… Read Moretract above asking! Shannon not only understands the market but is also well connected with contractors, landscapers, staging and lenders. She didn’t miss a single detail and took what I thought was going to be a stressful situation and made it basically stress free. Trust Shannon with the sale of your home and you will get results!" Read Less
Client
"Shannon is someone I would describe as “born for real estate.” From our initial phone call, my fiancé and I, who are first-time MD home buyers, knew she was the right agent for us. Shannon not only knows the MD housing market, she also has practical, real-world knowledge about what to look for in a home itself. She understood our wants and needs and was honest with us throughout the process (“I kn… Read Moreow you like this place, but I’m seeing some red flags...”) - she is a true advocate for her clients. She was always available to answer our questions and talk through our concerns, and we felt safe in her hands. We feel so fortunate to have closed on a beautiful new home in this ever-changing market and we can’t imagine having done so without Shannon’s support, tenacity and expertise." Read Less
Client
"My wife and I first met RJ 4 years ago. We attended a cancelled first time home buyers seminar, and hit the jackpot when we met RJ. RJ took the time to educate us on the home buying process. 4 years later RJ helped us buy or second house, and is now selling our other house. RJ has a wealth of knowledge on the market, and has a team in place that is second to none when it comes to making the larges… Read Moret purchase of your life. Both processes have been as hassle free as possible. As great as a real estate agent as RJ is, it pales in comparison to the type of person he is. My wife and I are happy to call RJ our friend. RJ is first class in everything he does. You won’t regret working with him." Read Less
B. Snyder
"My family and I had the best experience working with RJ. A year and a half ago, my mom's brother passed away and she was left with this home. It was difficult to come to the realization that we now had to go through this home where he lived for over 50 years and figure out what to do. RJ met us at the property several times to help us make a plan for cleaning it out, making necessary repairs, and … Read Moreupdating key features to maximize our return. His experience and knowledge of the market allowed us to receive multiple offers and be under contract in 4 days well above the list price. We can't say enough good things about RJ and we highly recommend him no matter what your real estate needs are." Read Less
M. Milanese
"RJ Magnaye was an excellent realtor and a true asset throughout the sale of our home. As first-time home sellers, we appreciated how clearly he guided us through every step of the process. His industry knowledge, experience, and attention to detail made the entire transaction smooth from start to finish. RJ was consistently positive, friendly, and responsive, and he helped us achieve exactly what … Read Morewe were looking for in the sale. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." Read Less
EJ O'Bryant
"Gia facilitated the sale of our home with the utmost professionalism, integrity and quick responsiveness. We heeded her recommendations on the minor repairs and upgrades that we needed and glad we did! Not only were we under contract in four days but we received multiple offers above asking price. She negotiated on our behalf without pause. The entire process was seamless from start to finish and … Read Morewe felt very secure being in such competent hands. If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable about Baltimore and the local market, work with Gia!" Read Less
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