
Mary M. Eldridge, Agent
Let's be honest - the market is tough for buyers right now. But Mary, MARY is the ace you can have as a buyer. We were buying a home across the country, during a pandemic when the Stockmarket was on a rollercoaster. We were very stressed with our original realtor, and needed more guidance. A close friend recommended Mary. When we switched, she immediately made us feel more at ease. Her knowledge about Southern Maryland is extraordinary, and she was able to book tours for homes we were interested in almost immediately. She went to the homes and provided excellent virtual tours for us, and then followed up with personal insights about the house and surrounding area. Her local contacts were able to provide professional knowledge about our extraneous concerns - such as, "Should we be concerned about living near a detention center?" "How about living next to a cemetery?" When we placed bids, Mary suggested ways to make our offer as strong as possible within our constraints. She also did not push us to go above or below our budget. Her suggestions were creative, and listing agents remarked on how strong our offers were. Her negotiation skills are masterful, and when our bid was accepted, Mary was able to guide us through the process seamlessly. Her attention to detail, and timely and smooth communication skills ensured a smooth transition, even when the listing agent had difficulties. Mary ensured we met our 30-day settlement goal (still can't believe we did all that in 30 days!) and has still been in touch post-settlement. At this point, we consider her a good friend! We cannot recommend Mary highly enough. She is smart, friendly, tactful, and business savvy. We are thrilled with the home we bought with her, and hope you chose her as your agent, as well. You'll be relieved you did.
