Bio
"When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life." I felt naturally drawn to real estate at a young age, having read the Real Estate section in the newspaper in my teens & following what homes would sell for in my neighborhood & surrounding areas.
Following that strong pull towards real estate, I obtained my real estate license in 2014. In 2020, the real estate market was heating up & big changes were coming. I felt that equipping myself with further education was going to be key to my success. In 2023, I started the journey towards obtaining my GRI designation & then my Associate Broker designation (total of 120 hrs combined). After completing the CE, you have to sit for a State test & pass. The experience was one of the most challenging of my life, but the word PASS on that screen was BITTERSWEET.
The profession is both challenging & rewarding - I LOVE IT! No 2 days are the same & you need to always be on your game. As a real estate professional, I have also owned & managed rental properties for over 20+ years & have dealt with many facets of the real estate industry, such as purchase & sale of properties, screening tenants, managing rental properties, maintenance of properties, efficient record keeping, resolving lease issues & maintaining properties up to local /state codes ++.
While working as a Realtor/Associate Broker, I have assisted sellers, buyers & investors in real estate transactions by applying my knowledge, experience & expertise in the industry to allow for successful closure of transactions. I believe relationship building is the core of a successful real estate career.
I currently work F/T at Cummings & Co Realtors as a Realtor/Associate Broker in MD & PA. I am a native of Baltimore County & currently reside in northern Balto County (Hereford zone) w/my husband where we have lived here for 28+ years & have raised 3 children (& 2 dogs).
Reviews
Highly likely to recommend
“The best decision of our house search was working alongside Shawn. Throughout the entire process she was very professional, has extensive knowledge of the market and always made us feel priority. Shawn took the time to show us different houses until we found the right one. I would recommend her to first home buyers like us and everyone looking for a house. Thank you Shawn!!!”
Client
Highly likely to recommend
“Shawn is absolutely amazing. This woman worked so hard to help find me and my children a home! I’m so thankful for her and for her investing her time in me for 3 years during this crazy housing market!! I highly recommend Shawn… Thanks again for being amazing and helping me. Means more than you know.”
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Highly likely to recommend
“There are not enough words in the world to describe how instrumental and helpful Shawn was for our home sale and purchase. We felt like she had our backs every step of the way, from giving tips to prep our home for sale to advocating for what we wanted in a new home. Shawn made us feel so comfortable, even when the process itself was uneasy. She’s not only an amazing realtor but a gem of a person as well.”
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Client's Success Stories
Testimonials
"Amazing Realtor – Exceeded All Expectations! I can't say enough good things about Julia Neal and her team! From start to finish, they made the process of selling my home an absolute breeze. Not only did they have an incredible knowledge of the market, but their expertise and professionalism were evident at every step. Julia took the time to listen to my goals and offered insightful advice on how t… Read Moreo prepare the house for sale, ensuring it looked its absolute best. She organized professional photos, provided expert staging tips, and crafted a compelling listing that attracted multiple offers in no time. What truly set Julia apart was her communication. She kept me informed every step of the way, answering all my questions promptly and providing reassurance when needed. I never felt left in the dark, and I always knew she had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Julia's dedication, the house sold quickly and for a price above my expectations! Her negotiation skills were impressive, and I felt confident having her in my corner throughout the entire process. If you're looking to sell your home, I highly recommend Julia Neal. She is not just an excellent realtor—she's a true partner in achieving your real estate goals. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome!" Read Less
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"Julia Neal and her team were absolutely phenomenal in helping me navigate the home-buying process as a first-time homeowner. From the very beginning, Julia’s market expertise, responsiveness, and strategic approach made all the difference. She was pivotal in getting my offer accepted the same day, leveraging her deep knowledge of the competitive market and contract best practices to ensure a smoot… Read Moreh and successful transaction. Her proactive communication and ability to anticipate challenges gave me full confidence throughout the process, making what could have been overwhelming feel seamless and exciting. Beyond just securing the home, Julia, and her team provided incredible support from start to post settlement—guiding me through research, home tours, inspections, and closing with unmatched professionalism. Their network of trusted professionals ensured every step was handled with care, and they patiently educated me on what to do (and what to avoid) to make smart, informed decisions. Their dedication and expertise made all the difference, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team. If you’re looking for a realtor who truly puts your best interests first and makes the process effortless, I highly recommend Julia Neal and her team!" Read Less
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"Julia is the best real estate agent my husband and I have ever used, and we have used many. I would give her ten stars if I could. My husband and I are newly retired seniors and we were worried about being able to manage everything during our move, but Julia and her team managed everything beautifully! Through the purchase of our new townhouse in the city, to the sale of our lakefront condo, every… Read Morething was handled with professionalism and competence. We could have not made this move without Julia and her team. We are extremely grateful." Read Less
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"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
"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
"Melodie and her team were absolutely fantastic in both finding an amazing home for my family AND with selling our old one.
She 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 to… Read Moreok great care of it but still, you expect some negotiations but she 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 Melodie was the one pushing those stars into alignment.
10/10 would recommend 😊
We love our house and don't anticipate moving but would definitely use Melodie again" Read Less
Matthew Harding
"There are 3 things I admire most in Dawn Fender: integrity, experience, and honesty. She researched the local market before our first interview and gave us the number she felt would put us in a good position to sell our house. She was absolutely right. We had an amazing turn out that only took 3 days on the market before we chose a buyer from a large list of candidates. We had already moved to ano… Read Morether state and Dawn handled everything in our absence. I highly recommend Dawn Fender. There is not enough space in this review to explain how appreciative I am that we had her working with us. She kept us informed at every step. Her advise gave us the confidence of knowing that we were making the right decisions during every part of the process." Read Less
Dan & Janean (Baltimore, MD)
"My wife and I recently worked with Dawn Fender to purchase our first home in the heart of Baltimore. We could not be happier with our experience and would gladly recommend Dawn’s services to anyone looking for a realtor in the city (and beyond). Dawn demonstrated a high degree of expertise and professionalism resulting in a smooth, no-stress home buying experience. This included (but was not limit… Read Moreed to) extreme attention to detail, high responsiveness, and considerable connections to a variety of housing/real estate professionals. Herself a long-time resident of the Baltimore area, we were consistently impressed with Dawn’s deep knowledge of the city and its homes - an asset she leveraged to anticipate challenges and keep everything running smoothly.
However, what truly elevated our experience with Dawn was the care and personal touch that she brought to every step of the home-buying process. Dawn made herself available to us prior to any contracting and has remained a trusted resource after closing. From the start Dawn made an effort to get to know us and keep our goals/priorities for a home at the forefront of each decision. If you are in the market for an excellent realtor and a pleasant experience purchasing a home, you can’t do better than Dawn Fender." Read Less
Swathi & Colin (Baltimore, MD)
"We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Dawn--she was an absolute dream to work with! From the very first conversation, she made us feel supported, heard, and completely at ease during what can be such a stressful and overwhelming process. Her knowledge of the Baltimore market is unmatched. She knew the ins and outs of every neighborhood we were interested in, and her advice was always tho… Read Moreughtful, honest, and clearly rooted in years of experience. She never pressured us, she never rushed us-- just guided us with patience and genuine care. When it came time to put in an offer, she worked her magic to make sure we were competitive, protected, and fully informed every step of the way. She communicated constantly, and went above and beyond to make sure no detail was overlooked-- she showed up for us EVERY step of the way.
We felt like we had someone who genuinely wanted us to find a home that we loved, not just a quick sale. Thanks to Dawn, we're settling into a home that feels PERFECT for us and our pups, and we couldn't be more grateful. If you're buying a home in Baltimore, do yourself a favor and work with Dawn. She's not just a great realtor-- she's a total gem of a human being!" Read Less
Melanie & Jordan (Baltimore, MD)
"Best in the business, truly head and shoulders above any others in his field we have dealt with or come across. Responsive, prompt, caring, just amazing service and professionalism. Kristian had multiple offers on our property for full asking within a day of our listing, AMAZING...I feel like we did almost nothing and sold our house in one weekend. His simple and minor recommendations cost us near… Read Morely nothing and elevated our home head and shoulders above the local comparable listings and saw it sell immediately while the others just continued to sit on market. It was so much easier to then find our next home with our previous home prepped and sold in days it seemed. Kristian found us our dream home, got us the best possible price and before we knew it we were closing and moving into the home of our dreams. Start to finish Kristian took the stress out of our sale and new purchase. I would never think of going into any real-estate dealing without Kristian, he is absolutely the best in the business. Period." Read Less
Jon B.
"Kristian is the BEST! Initially, we were overwhelmed by the thought of selling our house and buying a new home with three young children. But from our first call with Kristian, he walked us through every step we'd need to take and made it seem much more manageable. Along the process, if we had ANY questions or needed advice, Kristian was always available to help us. He is so knowledgeable about th… Read Moree real estate market and does his research to best inform buyers and sellers. We could not be happier with the way the whole process went. Kristian really changed what could have been a VERY stressful process into an exciting process because we always knew what to do and what to expect. We HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house with someone who is extremely professional, responsive and KIND!" Read Less
Lana C.
"Kristian was amazing! I don't know if I can say enough great things about him. He was kind, professional, patient and ruthless (in the nicest possible way)!!! He evaluated our home, gave his opinion and a strategy that he thought would work. His team was just as good as he was and they helped us prep for the sale of our home. After it was said and done, we got above asking price with all the extra… Read More bells and whistles that made the offer we took a dream. Thank you Kristian for all your hard work. I would use you again and again and tell everyone else to do the same!" Read Less
Stephanie K.
"Hanna helped us sell our old home and purchase a new home and we couldn’t have asked for a better agent to help us through the process. We found our new home and Hanna helped us move quickly and mentored us through the entire process. She goes above and beyond what is expected and is great with communication. We listed our house while we were out of the country on our honeymoon and Hanna handled e… Read Moreverything seamlessly! We cannot recommend her enough and will use her for all future home buying and selling needs!" Read Less
K&T
"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
"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
"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.
"I usually don’t leave reviews, but I can't recommend David Wheaton highly enough. He was unfailingly knowledgeable, good humored and available for any questions we had. He made the entire process easy and even enjoyable in a very unpredictable market. We love our new home and David played a large part in finding the perfect one."
Vanessa B.
"I’ve had my fair share of realtors in my life and there has never been one that I absolutely loved working with besides David. David by far exceeded all my expectations in a realtor. He was extremely responsive, caring and knew his stuff! He made my home purchase experience a breeze and took care of me from start to finish. David will forever be my go-to realtor as long as he’s in this business. I… Read Moref you are looking for an excellent realtor who you can trust to get the job done, look no further! Call him now!
Nancy S. - David’s expertise and guidance was invaluable in our search for a home during the recent volatile real estate market. His knowledge of the market, responsiveness, hard work and extensive research helped us navigate, and avoid moves we would have surely regretted. Over the course of our search, David became a trusted friend and advocate with his seemingly unlimited amount of patience, (we admittedly required a lot) and cool, calm demeanor. We recommend him highly. And yes...we like David very much." Read Less
Mike and Jasmine
"David was so much more than I expected from a real estate agent. My fiancée and I were first-time home buyers who had reached out to David on a recommendation from a friend. David was prompt to set up a call to walk us through the process and understand our wants and needs. His knowledge and years of experience in the greater Baltimore area were exactly what we needed, having never previously boug… Read Moreht. He was always available for a conversation and was more than happy to address my many questions. If he didn't know the answer, he knew somebody who did. David was especially effective when it came to establishing lines of communication across all parties involved when we began making an offer. He was in lockstep with our lender to ensure we were able to present our best offer in a timely manner. As a younger millennial, many of my friends and colleagues will be entering the market in the near term and I will be eager to recommend David to each of them." Read Less
Kevin P.
"If there were 6 stars, he would get six. I have been fortunate to buy several homes in my lifetime and have worked with wonderful real estate agents, but NONE compared to David Wheaton. He is competent, thorough, attentive and seems to be 1 step ahead in all arenas of home purchasing which is rare to find. If I am blessed to buy more property I will be doing so only with David. To me, he was my lo… Read Morettery win for this decade." Read Less
Stephanie S.