Talbot County is home to 210 active real estate agents and 263 active real estate offices. There are 10 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 648 active and sold properties, with 23 reviews in total. This is a 10% increase compared to the previous 12 months.
Cornelia Heckenbach is, quite simply, the finest real estate professional I have ever worked with. As my buyer's agent on the purchase of a luxury waterfront home in the St. Michaels/Easton area, she delivered an experience that exceeded my every expectation. From our very first conversation, Cornelia made a real effort to understand my objectives: not just the number of bedrooms or feet of shoreline, but how I wanted to live and what would make a house truly feel like home. She then worked tirelessly to find it, drawing on her deep knowledge of the Eastern Shore market and its waterfront properties. She knew the neighborhoods, the values, and the details that matter on the water, and her insight helped me make every decision with confidence. Cornelia was extraordinarily diligent throughout. She was proactive, spotting issues before they came up and keeping the process moving smoothly from first showing through settlement. She was also remarkably responsive. No question went unanswered and no request was too small, and she was always available when I needed her. Her local connections and her skill at the negotiating table were invaluable, and I always knew she had my best interests at heart. What sets Cornelia apart is the rare combination of top-tier expertise and genuine personal care. She treated my search as if I were her only client, and her warmth, integrity, and professionalism made what could have been a stressful process a true pleasure. It is easy to see why she is consistently ranked among the area's top agents. Thanks to Cornelia, I now own the home of my dreams. If you are buying or selling on the Eastern Shore, look no further: Cornelia is the gold standard. I recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation.
Cornelia is by far the best realtor I have ever dealt with. Her knowledge, skill, and care for her clients is supreme. She is a problem solver, knows how to get any support and help her client may need. She made the entire process easy and always worked on my behalf. She is the absolute best. I say a big Thank You to Cornelia!
Cornelia could not have been more supportive in what could have easily one of the most stressful times due to difficulties with our HOA. Cornelia jumped right in and did everything that she could to ensure the HOA issues were resolved to keep our sale moving forward. So thankful for Cornelia’s expertise and experience through the entire process! Not to mention, she had a cash buyer for our property before we even hit the market. The best of the best!
Cornelia took the time to understand exactly what we wanted to accomplish. She offered thoughtful recommendations, communicated clearly throughout the entire process, and provided valuable guidance based on her strong knowledge of the market. She is a true professional, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and dependable realtor.
Cornelia is truly the best agent I have ever worked with. She works tirelessly from beginning to end to ensure the most positive outcome. I highly recommend her, she is the agent to represent you!
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Cornelia is a true expert on the waterfront of St Michaels - she leveraged her fantastic market knowledge, timing and marketing skills to secure a wonderful outcome.
This was the most difficult transactions I have ever had. This transaction does not get done without the dedication, tenacity and experience that Alisa brings to the table. I felt comfortable and confident this transaction was going to get done. Just about everything that could go wrong, went wrong. It was all situations that that should have been normal during any transaction. Alisa committed to fix every situation that arose. When I was ready to give up, she treated me like family and took the attitude we will fight this together. None of these issue were due to her however, she fixed them like the hard charger that makes her special. This transaction does not happen without her involvement. I can't thank her enough. If you're looking for a realtor. Look no further. You will be at ease knowing she is on your side.
Cornelia has been wonderful to work with. She has a deep knowledge of the area and the available houses and guides buyers through the entire process. It was truly a pleasure working with her during the process of purchasing our home.
Very responsive and always on time!
88% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 3% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
10 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Talbot County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Talbot County is $510k, down 10% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Talbot County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 10 reviews in Talbot County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Benson & Mangold, LLC have sold 225 properties, which accounts for 18% of the property sales in Talbot County. This is followed by Benson & Mangold, LLC with 102 property sales (8%) and Unrepresented Buyer Office at 87 property sales (7%).

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