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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Area Branch Manager to Roland Park, Federal Hill and Towson Offices

April 14, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Jennings as the new area branch manager for the company’s Roland Park, Federal Hill and Towson offices in Md.

Elizabeth’s extensive experience, energetic presence and results-oriented approach make her uniquely qualified to help position new and longstanding agents for uninterrupted growth in all market conditions.

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Rachel Cheng of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Ashburn Earns Rare Certification Serving Seniors

April 12, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce that REALTOR® Rachel Helmich Cheng of Ashburn, Va., has completed the prestigious Certified Senior Housing Professionals™ (CSHP) designation from the Seniors Real Estate Institute (SREI).

Downsizing or selling a family home can be emotionally and logistically complex. Completing the CSHP program equipped me with the education, network and resources to uniquely care for my clients.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Launches Powerful Revenue-Sharing Program for Mid-Atlantic Agents

April 10, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to launch a powerful new revenue-sharing program in the Mid-Atlantic Region that gives agents the potential to earn an unlimited amount of passive income.

This exciting new program fits squarely into PenFed Realty’s mission, which is to provide our real estate professionals with a gateway to an enhanced quality of life and better financial opportunities.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes New Managing Broker to Bel Air and Monkton Offices

April 6, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Glass as the new managing broker for the company’s Bel Air and Monkton offices in Md.

Elizabeth's storied career perfectly positions her to guide our agents with integrity and expertise as they continue to achieve their business goals and reach new heights.

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Boutique Spotsylvania Brokerage Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

April 3, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty today announced a merger with Arista Real Estate in Spotsylvania, Va.

As the company continues to expand in this burgeoning market, our number one goal is to provide clients with best-in-class service and local expertise. These are the values on which Heather has built her team.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes New Managing Broker to Reston Office

March 30, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce the appointment of Giorgio Danso as the new managing broker for the company’s Reston, Va., office.

Throughout his career, Giorgio has grown his real estate business with integrity and customer service at the forefront, developing a level of expertise that will be invaluable to the growth of our Reston office.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Announces the Promotion of Janean Buchner

March 15, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty today announced the promotion of Janean Buchner from branch manager to regional vice president for Northern Virginia.

Janean has been an exceptional asset to the company, providing a wealth of knowledge and guidance to our agents as branch manager to our offices in Tysons, Fairfax and Ashburn.

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Leading Realtor Steve Wolff Returns to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

March 2, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Steve Wolff back to its branch office in Roland Park, Md.

Steve is an exceptional real estate professional, and we look forward to once again providing him with the resources and tools he needs to continue delivering outstanding results for his clients.

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Top Northern Virginia Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

February 28, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Claudia Sarmiento to its branch office in Gainesville, Va.

Claudia's extensive experience, combined with her passion for helping clients, makes her an exceptional real estate sales professional and a valuable addition to the company.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Alexa Brown

February 16, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Alexa Brown to its branch office in Hamilton, Va.

We look forward to supporting Alexa's continued business growth with industry-leading resources and technology.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Leading Towson Agent

February 10, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Dara Janis to its branch office in Towson, Md.

Dara is a perfect fit among our agents and staff who truly love real estate and are dedicated to client success.

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Prominent Severna Park Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

February 2, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Tracy Marshall to its branch office in Severna Park, Md.

Tracy is an asset to every client she serves, as well as our company and the Severna Park office.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Leading Gainesville Sales Professional

January 26, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Karla Castaneda to its branch office in Gainesville, Va.

Karla has proven herself as a trusted and strategic advisor among her clients, and we are thrilled to provide her with best-in-class resources to continue growing her reputation.

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Top Delaware Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

January 20, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Nancy Fleming to its branch office in Ocean Pines, Md.

We are dedicated to fostering Nancy's business growth with best-in-class support and technology, as she continues to deliver high-touch, hands-on care for her client base.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Annapolis Agents

January 12, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Mike McVearry and Lisa McVearry Houck to its Annapolis, Md. office.

Both Lisa and Mike have established impeccable reputations as Realtors and serve their clients with white-glove customer service.

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Leading Annapolis Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

January 5, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome David Crider to its Annapolis, Md. office.

David's success is a testament to the client relationships he builds as a trusted partner, and we are dedicated to providing David first-class support and tools as his trusted brokerage.

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Top Fredericksburg Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

December 19, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor Crystal Kasper to its branch office in Fredericksburg, Va.

Crystal is an outstanding agent who has earned a strong reputation among clients and fellow agents, and we look forward to providing her with industry-leading tools and support as she continues to grow her business.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Frederick Agent

December 8, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Tracey Young to its Frederick, Md., office.

We look forward to providing Tracey with the highest level of support in this next phase of her career.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Leading Realtor® to Ocean Pines

November 23, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Jo Ann Brandt to its branch office in Ocean Pines, Md.

We are dedicated to providing Jo Ann with perfect care through best-in-industry tools, coaching and support so that she can continue to provide perfect care to current and future clients in her market.

 

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Crisafulli, Herrod of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Frederick Establish Powerhouse Sales Team

September 14, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce that Sharon Crisafulli and Noreen Herrod of Frederick, Md., have formed the Emerald Home Group.

The Emerald Home Group is setting a new standard in the greater Frederick area for impeccable service.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Announces New Managing Broker in Stafford Office

August 31, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Walker as the new managing broker for the company’s Stafford, Va., office.

Kelly is a positive influence and an incredible asset for our Stafford office and the company.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Prominent Southern Maryland Agent

August 30, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Nateka Butler to its branch office in White Plains, Md.

Nateka's success reflects the determination and dedication of a leading real estate sales professional, and we look forward to supporting her as she continues to grow her business.

 

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Top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Brokerages Join Forces in Delaware Coastal Region

August 9, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty today announced a merger with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gallo Realty in Sussex County, Del. The merger expands PenFed Realty’s footprint within the Mid-Atlantic region.

It’s an honor for PenFed Realty to partner with Gallo Realty, and we are incredibly excited to serve the Coastal Delaware region together from this point forward.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Frederick Realtor

July 28, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Noreen Herrod to its Frederick, Md., office.

Without a doubt, PenFed Realty walks the walk by providing their agents with the support they need to deliver top results for their clients.

 

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Leading Frederick Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

July 26, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Sharon Crisafulli to its Frederick, Md., office.

Sharon's experience and reputation shine in the industry, and we are proud to provide her with our best-in-class resources and support in this next stage of her real estate career.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Bel Air Realtor

July 7, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome John DiFerdinando Sr. to its Bel Air, Md. office.

John's proven expertise as a real estate professional is an asset to our company, the Bel Air office and every client he serves.

 

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Top Baltimore & Howard County Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

June 28, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Keith Walsh to its Towson, Md., office.

It is our privilege to support Keith as he enters the next phase of his real estate career and provide him with industry leading tools to continue growing his business.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Realtor Serving Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania

May 27, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Jennifer “Jen” Fitze to its Bel Air, Md., office.

We are fortunate to bring a real estate professional with such energy and experience to PenFed Realty.

 

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Leading Bel Air Team Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

May 26, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Shawn and Brandy Vinson of the Vinson Properties team to its Bel Air, Md. office.

Shawn and Brandy’s passion for real estate and their clients is an absolute asset for the company.

 

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Top Bel Air Real Estate Team Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

May 20, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Betty Klepetka and The KB Home Group to its Bel Air, Md. office.

Betty's impressive track record of providing best-in-class service throughout her career is second-to-none.

 

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Top Stafford Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

May 4, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® AJ Lall to its branch office in Stafford, VA.

AJ's drive and dedication stand out, not only to the many clients who choose to work with him, but also the community of agents he works among.

 

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Prominent King George Realtor® Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

April 26, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Melissa Stewart to its branch office in King George, VA.

There is no question that Melissa is a ‘Forever Agent,’ committed to building lasting relationships with her clients no matter their real estate needs.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Opens 62nd branch office in King George, Va.

April 20, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is excited to announce the opening of the company’s 62nd branch office at 10240 Kings Highway in King George, Va.

We opened this office because of the high demand for real estate services in the King George, Northern Neck, and Southern Maryland areas.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Leading Realtor® to Fredericksburg Branch

April 18, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Jennifer Caison to its branch office in Fredericksburg, VA.

We are dedicated to supporting Jennifer’s passion for client care and encouraging her positive impact on the community as both a real estate professional and philanthropist.

 

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Top Annapolis Agent Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

April 8, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Tonia Falkowski to its branch office in Annapolis, Md.

Tonia is an incredible addition to the company and shares our mission to provide first-class service to all clients.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Fredericksburg Agent

April 1, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Realtor® Stephanie Hiner to its branch office in Fredericksburg, Va.

Stephanie's accomplishments are impressive, but just as notable, she shares our passion for providing perfect service to home buyers and sellers in the communities we serve.

 

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Award Winning Realtor® and TV Personality Announces Affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

March 1, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, is pleased to announce that top-producing real estate sales professional and television personality Mike Aubrey and his team have joined the company.

No one is more deeply knowledgeable about the Montgomery County and Washington D.C. real estate market than Mike Aubrey.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Commercial Division Represents K. Hovnanian Homes on the Purchase of The Boulevard at Westfields

February 25, 2022

Jason Saunders of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty closed on the sale of The Boulevards at Westfields on behalf K. Hovnanian Homes, who will be developing the site along with Zumot Real Estate Management.

The project, as envisioned by K. Hovnanian and Zumot Management, is the perfect example of how to harmoniously transform an existing office park into a walkable and livable residential community.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Annapolis Real Estate Team

February 24, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome The Scott Schuetter Team to its Annapolis branch office.

The Scott Schuetter Team's expertise in the real estate process, as well as their knowledge of the greater Anne Arundel County area and beyond, are unmatched.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Reston’s #1 Real Estate Agent

February 17, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to welcome Nikki Lagouros to its branch office in Reston, Va.

Nikki Lagouros shares our commitment to expert representation and superior service for our buyers and sellers.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network Brokerages Join Forces in Southern Maryland

January 19, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing brokerages, with 2,000 agents and $8 billion in annual sales, today announced a merger with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices McNelis Group Properties of Solomons, Md.

We’re extremely proud to partner with such a respected company as PenFed Realty.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes New Leader in Central Maryland

January 14, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Bray as the company’s regional vice president for central Maryland.

With his industry knowledge, management skills, marketing savvy and wide business network, Joe is poised to support the agents in his offices and help take them—and our company—to the next level.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes New Western Region Leader

January 11, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Guzzo as senior vice president of the company’s western region hub in the Mid-Atlantic.

Shawn has devoted her career to building strong, growth-focused management teams, and the breadth of her operations experience and sales management skillset is well-recognized in the Mid-Atlantic by agents and industry professionals alike.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Commercial Division Represents Nova Labs in Purchase of Fairfax Building

January 7, 2022

Associate Broker John Sabo of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty closed the sale of 3850 Jermantown Road in Fairfax, Virginia. Sabo, the director of the company’s Commercial Division and founder of The Commercial Team, represented the buyer, Nova Labs, a membership-driven makerspace.

This is an incredible win for both Nova Labs and the City of Fairfax. The building and the greater Fairfax area are well appointed to help advance the incredible mission of Nova Labs.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes No. 1 Team Serving Anne Arundel, Maryland

December 20, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages with more than 2,000 Realtors® and over $8 billion in annual sales volume, welcomes The David Orso Team serving Anne Arundel County.

The David Orso team has created a new standard of service for their clients and built life-long relationships that are the ultimate model of PenFed Realty’s ‘Forever Agent’ philosophy.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Announces Expansion of Leadership Role for Top Executive

December 6, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages with more than 2,000 Realtors® and over $8 billion in annual sales volume, today announced that Senior Vice President Dan Lesher, who oversees the company’s greater Fredericksburg region, will expand his leadership role.

In the few months since Dan has joined us, we’ve felt his positive impact within many key areas of the company, and his knowledge and experience have already been invaluable.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Announces the Promotion of Sharon Curtiss

May 21, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages with more than 2,000 agents and over $6 billion in annual sales, today announced the promotion of Ocean City, Ocean City West and Ocean Pines Branch Manager Sharon Curtiss to area vice president.

The real estate professionals in Sharon’s office have been impressed with her knowledge, professionalism and spirit of collaboration from day one.

 

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Award-Winning Real Estate Team Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

May 21, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing brokerages with more than $6 billion in annual sales and over 2,000 agents, welcomes the Hammersmith Team to the company’s office in Columbia, Md.

The Hammersmith Team has established an impressive presence by consistently delivering best-in-class real estate service and expertise to their clients. 

 

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Top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Brokerages Form Powerhouse Firm in Virginia

May 13, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing brokerages with 2,000 agents and $6 billion in annual sales, today announced that they are joining forces with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Realty of Fredericksburg, Va.

This is a merger of two companies with similar cultures and a commitment to first class service for our agents and clients. 

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes Top Team Serving Fort Meade, Maryland

February 25, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, welcomes The Roskelly Team, a top-ranked group of real estate professionals serving the area of Fort Meade, Maryland. The team is led by founders Jessica Hood, Tom Roskelly and Laura Roskelly.

We are thrilled to affiliate with a brokerage that aligns with the foundational tenets of our team members and our future business goals. 

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Welcomes New Managing Broker to Richmond Offices

September 17, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of real-estate veteran Claire Forcier-Rowe as the new managing broker for the company's Richmond region.

I'm excited to join a company that's focused on providing unparalleled support for agents and topnotch service to clients. 

 

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Award Winning Realtor joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

August 26, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, welcomes award-winning agent and top producer Aaron Gilbert to its Bon Air Office.

I'm excited to start the next phase of my career with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.  

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Debuts New Contract-to-Close Transaction Management Service

August 11, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, has introduced full contract-to-close transaction management services to their agents with the launch of the company's new Real Estate Concierge Service (RECS).

As a company, one of our core values is INNOVATION, which means we are continuously focused on developing new ways to support our agents. 

 

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Wisley Greco & Associates Receives "Best of Annandale" Award

July 22, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, Wisley Greco & Associates received the 2020 Best of Annandale award in the real estate category from the Annandale Award Program.

To be recognized for our work is very special, and we look forward to supporting our clients and our community for many years to come. 

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Launches New Online Concierge Service Portal for Agents

July 10, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, today launched a new platform that makes it easy for agents to obtain a wide range of brokerage services.

If an agent chooses, they can literally hand off all of their marketing and transaction processing needs to RECS, which then frees them up to focus on what they do best—expertly representing their clients and generating more business. 

 

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Longstanding Baltimore-Area Brokerage Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

January 06, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, today announced the affiliation of well-respected Baltimore County-based brokerage firm Riley & Associates Realtors.

We warmly welcome owners Cindy Riley and Drew Burgess, along with their amazing agents in Monkton, Timonium and Shrewsbury, to the company. - Terri Bracciale, Baltimore Metro Region President

 

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Top-Producing Pensacola-Area Brokerage Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

December 12, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate companies, today welcomes the real estate professionals of RE/MAX On the Coast to the company’s family of Emerald Coast brokerages in Florida.

We’ve always had a growth mindset from the very start, and we view our new affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty as the next, most logical step for our growth, said Managing Broker Sherlyn Waghalter.

 

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Tech-Enabled Home Renovation Company Curbio Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty Announce Alliance

November 6, 2019

Curbio Inc., the fast-growing real estate technology company that specializes in pre-sale home renovations, announced a working relationship with Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty, a nationally ranked full-service real estate services firm.

As part of our overall innovation strategy, we constantly seek to provide the most powerful and effective tools and programs to help our agents grow their business and achieve success, said Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty Mid-Atlantic CEO and President Kevin Wiles.

 

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Company Announces Branch Marie Lagos Leader Elected to Local Association Board

October 11, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, is proud to announce the election of Marie Lagos, branch leader of the company’s Frederick, Olney and Rockville offices, to the board of directors of the Frederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR). FCAR announced the election results on Thursday, Oct. 3.

I’m grateful for the vote of confidence from FCAR’s membership, said Lagos. As a board member, I’m excited to serve as an advocate for Realtors in Frederick county and to continue helping our members navigate through the challenges and issues facing our industry.

 

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Company Announces the Promotion of Debbie Dwyer

September 30, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced the promotion of Federal Hill, Pikesville and Roland Park office manager Debbie Dwyer to branch vice president.

Overseeing three offices and its sales professionals is a big responsibility, but one that Debbie has performed with aplomb, said Baltimore Regional President Terri Bracciale.

 

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Company Announces the Promotion of Lisa Korade

September 23, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced the promotion of Great Falls and Reston manager Lisa Korade to branch vice president.

Lisa is an integral part of her offices’ success and the success of PenFed Realty as a whole, said Judy Rudat, senior vice president, Virginia/DC Metro region.

 

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Company Announces the Promotion of Jeff Thiesing

September 16, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced the promotion of Gainesville and Manassas manager Jeff Thiesing to branch vice president.

Jeff has played a huge part in PenFed Realty’s success for many years, said Judy Rudat, senior vice president, Virginia/DC Metro region. Our Gainesville and Manassas offices have thrived under his leadership and he’s helped train and develop some of the most well-respected and successful agents in Northern Virginia.

 

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Company Announces the Promotion of Jim Evans

September 5, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced the promotion of Lake Ridge manager Jim Evans to branch vice president.

Jim is a difference-maker, said Judy Rudat, senior vice president, Virginia/DC Metro region. He’s made a substantial impact on the Lake Ridge office and on the company as a whole. In addition, Jim has been consistently recognized as a leader in the local community and we are confident he’ll continue to make great strides in his new role.

 

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Top Richmond Real Estate Brokerage Joins Company

August 26, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced that Eudailey Real Estate, a top brokerage in Richmond, Virginia, will form the company’s fourth location in the Richmond area.

We are thrilled to welcome Barbara, Blake and their extended family of agents into our company. - Ray Ferguson, regional vice president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Richmond.

 

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Company Announces the Promotion of Janice Hariadi

August 6, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced the promotion of Manager Janice Hariadi to Area Vice President.

Janice’s contributions to our company have been invaluable - Baltimore Regional President Terri Bracciale.

 

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Company Announces Promotion of Jeremy Cunningham

July 31, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, is proud to announce the promotion of managing broker Jeremy Cunningham to area vice president.

We’ve watched Jeremy create thriving offices that serve our associates and our local community at an exceptional level." -Judy Rudat, Senior Vice President, Virginia/DC Metro region.

 

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Company Welcomes New Agents in Baltimore

July 11, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, is pleased to welcome Yolanda Gregory, CuSheer Murphy and Taiye Singletary to the Harris Hawkins Home Team in the company’s Roland Park office.

"The addition of three new agents to the Harris Hawkins Home Team is a testament to this team’s desire to grow their business and serve more of Baltimore’s home buyers and sellers,” ~ Debbie Dwyer

 

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Company Welcomes Two New Leaders in the Baltimore Metro Area

June 3, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today welcomed two real estate industry experts to the company’s leadership team.

“Chris and Jan both have proven track records and represent the same values that the company stands for—integrity, improvement and innovation. -Terri Bracciale, regional president, Baltimore region.”

 

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Company Welcomes Top Producers to Ocean Pines

April 29, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today welcomes top-producing real estate professionals Marlene Ott and Spike Sands to its Ocean Pines office.

“Marlene and Spike are not only amazing agents with proven track records of successfully helping buyers and sellers for many years, but they’re also terrific people and a true pleasure to work with. -Terri Bracciale, regional president, Baltimore region.”

 

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Ocean City, Maryland Realtor® Receives Industry Award

April 25, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced that Linda Moran, REALTOR® in the company’s Ocean City, Maryland office, has been awarded the prestigious Realtor Emeritus status by the National Association of REALTORS.

“Linda continues to achieve such amazing results year after year and decade after decade," said Terri Bracciale, regional president, Baltimore metro. "She’s also been so generous with her time in mentoring aspiring new agents and is a tireless champion of the Sunshine Kids Foundation.”

 

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Lake Ridge Office Receives Multiple Accolades From Industry Association

April 24, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, recently received multiple award recognitions from the Realtor® Association of Prince William. Branch manager Jim Evans, and sales professionals Beth Grant and Toni Pierce, all from the company’s Lake Ridge office, were lauded for their professional excellence and contributions to the industry.

“We couldn’t be prouder and more excited of the recognition that our Lake Ridge office has received,” said Judy Rudat, the company’s senior vice president for the Virginia and DC metro area.”

 

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Company welcomes Lorraine Arora, the new managing broker of the company’s Alexandria and Annandale branch offices

January 31, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, is proud to announce the appointment of Lorraine Arora as the new managing broker of the company’s Alexandria and Annandale branch offices.

“We are very excited to welcome a professional of Lorraine’s caliber and experience into the company,” said Judy Rudat, Senior Vice President, Virginia/DC Metro region. “Lorraine’s impressive track record of leading successful sales offices built on her grassroots experience as an agent herself is a combination that’s hard to beat. Her positive energy and commitment to professional service at the highest level are such incredible assets to the agents in our Alexandria and Annandale offices and to the company as a whole.”

 

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Top Ranked Realtors® Join Ocean City Office, Company welcomes Kathy Panco and Lola Panco

January 3, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest - growing real estate brokerages, announced today that award - wi nning REALTOR® Kathy Panco, a 38 year icon of the Ocean City real estate industry, has affiliated with the company . Joining her in the Ocean City offic e is fellow real estate professional and daughter - in - law Lola Panco.

We are beyond delighted that Kathy and Lola have joined our team,” said Baltimore Metro Regional President Terri Bracciale. “Kathy brings an impressive record of success and a depth of knowledge of Ocean City that’s unmatched, and we are fully committed to supporting them every step of the way in their new journey with us.

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Chesterfield, Virginia Realtor® Receives Industry Award

December 12, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country's fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced that Sandra Francisco, REALTOR® in the company's Chesterfield office, received the Virginia Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) of the Year award from the Residential Real Estate Council, honoring its members who have made an indelible impact on the council and the real estate industry in the past year.

I'm extremely honored to be named CRS of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia," Francisco said. "Experience and education are so important when selecting an agent, and it's gratifying and humbling to know that my colleagues have recognized the hard work and dedication I've put into broadening my knowledge and deepening my expertise in the industry.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ranked Highest for Repeat Home Buyer Satisfaction in J.D. Power’s 2018 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study

November 21, 2018

The study, now in its 11th year, measured satisfaction with the nation’s largest real estate companies among customers in four segments: first-time buyers; repeat buyers; first-time sellers; and repeat sellers. Overall satisfaction was tracked on a 1,000-point scale across four factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; real estate company office; closing process; and variety of additional services.

Our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network represents top-quality service and representation across the U.S. and in Berlin, London and other parts of the world,” said Gino Blefari, CEO and president of the network. “The ranking ‘highest for repeat home buyer satisfaction’ says a lot about our network agents and brokerages. In simple terms, clients experienced our network’s service and expertise, successfully navigated the real estate process, and returned for another transaction. Our network agents earn repeat business and that is the true mark of quality service.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Launches New Listing Automation Platform

October 16, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today launched a powerful new platform that automates the production of high-quality print and digital marketing materials for property listings, saving time and money for the company’s 1,100 real estate professionals and giving them a powerful advantage in the marketplace.

As part of our overall innovation strategy, we constantly seek to provide the most powerful and effective tools and programs to help our agents grow their business and achieve success," said Mid-Atlantic CEO & President Kevin Wiles. "Our new Listing Automation Program will be a game-changer for our REALTORS® because it takes them out of the business of producing marketing materials—a time-consuming and sometimes expensive activity—and places them squarely back to doing what they love, which is helping buyers buy and sellers sell homes.

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Ray Ferguson Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty as Vice President

October 11, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages, today announced that real estate industry veteran and Richmond native Ray Ferguson has joined the company as vice president of sales operations for the Mid-Atlantic region’s Central Virginia operations.

What I found most compelling about Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty is its innovative leadership in delivering best-in-class services, tools and technology to its sales professionals, and its recognized reputation in providing topnotch customer service to its clients,” Ferguson said. “The company is poised for tremendous growth, especially in the Richmond market. I’m excited to join the company during this pivotal time and I’m pleased to contribute my experience, skills and knowledge to this very worthy endeavor.

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Carter Hall, a Virginia conference center loaded with history, is on the market for $12M

Source: bizjournals.com
December 20, 2018

Carter Hall, the 18th century Virginia plantation loaded with history that’s served as the headquarters of health care nonprofit Project HOPE since 1978, is on the market for $12 million.

The 87-acre property is located in Millwood, Virginia, about 70 miles from downtown Washington. Along with serving as the home of Project HOPE, Carter Hall also functions as a conference center for corporate and private events, with room for up to 42 overnight guests...

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How the Grinch stole the show in this Baltimore real estate listing

Source: baltimoresun.com
December 13, 2018

The Grinch may have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, but prospective home buyers may overlook that when they see the rowhome he’s helping to sell in Hampden.

That’s the hope Berkshire Hathaway’s Dudley Frank team had when they decided to stage a Baltimore home with the green Dr. Seuss character...

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Before and After: A Home Stager Reveals Her Secrets

Source: Modernreston.com
August 23, 2016

It makes sense that an attractive, pleasant, and functional space is easiest to sell. But how can someone achieve that elusive state where a home appeals immediately to a buyer? A professional home stager offered to show us some of her secrets to success.

Michelle Cloney is a native Restonian and UVA grad who lives in Reston Town Center. Her mother is a local real estate agent who took her to open houses as a child and inspired her with an early understanding of the industry. For the past decade, Michelle as worked as a professional organizer and stager, and now she is also a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway...

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Mid-Atlantic Region Recently Held Its Coastal Awards Ceremony

Source: Mdcoastdispatch.com
May 13, 2016

PenFed Realty’s Mid-Atlantic region recently held its Eastern Shore Sales Associate Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at Lighthouse Sound, recognizing its top REALTORS® on the Eastern Shore, and celebrating last year’s success.

Our agents are the greatest assets for the company,” said Kevin Wiles, president of the Mid-Atlantic Region. “They contribute to the success and growth of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty. We are extremely proud of our award winning sales professionals. They provide dedicated service and expert representation to each and every client.

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Why Military Families and Newly Built Homes Make a Good Match

Source: Newhomesourceprofessional.com
January 3, 2016

As a Realtor, your duty is to serve your clients with the best possible insight into how to match their wish list with their budget.

When your clients are active-duty members of the military or veterans, your duty comes with an added sense of responsibility: to do the best you can for those who have given their best to protect our country...

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News Archive

• Dec, 2015 - Brokerage Offers Training for Military Families to Become Real Estate Agents
  (Source: Washingtonpost.com)
• Dec, 2015 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Richmond expands again with acquisition
  (Source: Richmond Times Dispatch)
• Dec, 2015 - New Branch Managers in Mid-Atlantic Region
  (Source: Inman)
• Aug, 2015 - Giving Military Vets a Career Jumpstart
  (Source: Realtor.org)
• Jul, 2015 - In The Market for A Home in DC? Hello, Fixer-Upper
  (Source: Washington Post)
• Jul, 2015 - Real estate firms brings its heroes program to Richmond area
  (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Jun, 2015 - Vets, Military Personnel & Spouses Offered Training & Licensing to Launch Careers in Real Estate
  (Source: RisMedia)
• Dec, 2014 - Keeping the Momentum Going
  (Source: RISMedia Real Estate Magazine)