Rich Cotton | Broker/Owner | Waterfront Specialist

Cell: 410-708-1397
Email: rcotton@exitchesapeakebay.com
Website: www.exitchesapeakebay.com

You might say Rich Cotton has been in the Real Estate business his whole life. As a child Rich helped his father with their family real estate brokerage in his home town of Media, PA. Rich initially took a different path in the Naval Submarine Service. After leaving the Navy Rich found himself called back to the waters edge so moved to a place he remembered as a child, the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. Here he found the peaceful and slow paced life he sought for his family. In 1989 Rich again was called back to his roots and he began what has proved to be a rich and rewarding career as a Real Estate professional. Like his dad Rich soon realized he wanted to own his own company and Rich's love of boating and of the Chesapeake Bay naturally drew him to specialize solely in the Waterfront and Water Oriented market. So in 1996 he and his partner Susan Lasater opened a boutique real estate company called Waterfront Properties, LLC located on the Sassafras River.  In 2003 once he had his "feet wet" you might say as a broker owner Rich discovered EXiT Realty and was truly blown away by the visionary thinking of this remarkable organization.

So in 2004 Rich and his wife Patricia bought the first EXiT Realty franchise and opened the first EXiT Realty office in the state of MD. A gutsy move, yes some said it was down right crazy, "EXiT Realty what kind of a name is that" was said more than once. Now with over fifty EXiT franchises opened throughout the state of Maryland in only 4 years Rich knows it wasn't just a gutsy move it was a very smart move. He hopes you will also make a Smart Move and allow EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay to be your company of choice. Why not put the Waterfront Specialist to work for you?

Patricia Cotton | Owner | Waterfront Specialist

Cell: 302-383-2382
Email: patricia@exitchesapeakebay.com
Website: www.patriciacotton.com

Patricia is a relative newcomer to the real estate industry but not to the world of human relationships. In 2004 Patricia made the transition from a 25 year career as a LCSW and licensed family therapist to the world of full time real estate.

Bill Standiford | Office Manager

Cell: 443-553-6726
Email: 511bill@mris.com
Website: www.511bill.com

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, Bill Standiford has been a licensed Realtor® since 1991.  Specializing in residential re-sales in Cecil, Harford, and New Castle (DE) Counties he has assisted hundreds of buyers and sellers with their single largest financial transaction.  Whether you are thinking about SELLING or wondering if BUYING is possible, let Bill's years of experience work for you.  His direct line is 443-553-6726, email him at 511bill@mris.com or visit his website www.511bill.com to see what's going on in the local real estate market.

Terry Spanitz | Office Administrator

Phone: 410-398-9000
Email: terry@exitchesapeakebay.com

For the past five years I have been the office administrator for EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay.  I joined the world of real estate approximately 11 years ago when living in Pennsylvania.  We moved to Cecil County MD in 1997 and I practiced Real Estate sales until 2003. My husband John & I currently live in Elkton Maryland along the Elk River where we enjoy boating, kayaking and crabbing.

DiAnne Hazelton | Associate

Cell: 443-566-0027

Email: Dianne.Hazelton@topproducer.com

I am proud to be representing EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay, who excel in all their marketing techniques. After living in South Jersey for the past 30 years, my husband Allen & I now have been living in Cecil County for the past two years and we quite enjoy all that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer. We have two wonderful grown children who reside in the Baltimore/Annapolis area.

My experience in Sales and Marketing for the past 15 years will now enable me to to pursue a career in a profession that I have high enthusiasm and regard. My love of homes, designs, decorating and staging will only add to my ability to providing you with all the care and experience to make your home buying or selling experience as enjoyable and simple as possible. Caring about people and understanding your needs and lifestyles will only enhance our experience.
I look forward to the opportunity of working with you, or if you have any questions what so ever, feel free to contact me any time.

DiAnne Hazelton

Mary Ellen Volpa | Commercial Specialist

Cell: 443-553-4852

Email: mevjdv@prodigy.net

In my 27 years in Corporate Real Estate, I have managed acquisitions (from site selection and negotiations through the due diligence process), dispositions, and leasing for both commercial and residential properties as well as managing the day-to-day operations for these properties.

I began my real estate career with the State of Delaware in Facilities Management in 1981, then went on to work for Digital Equipment Corporation as a Facility/Site Manager managing 8 sites within 4 states (MD, DE, PA, and NJ). I left D.E.C., going to work for Bank of America, (formerly MBNA America) where I last held the title of Vice President and Regional Transaction Director in Corporate Real Estate.

I am licensed in both Delaware and Maryland, and I am a member of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Maryland Association of Realtors® (MAR), Delaware Association of Realtor®s (DAR), the New Castle County Board of Realtors® (NCCBOR) , and the Cecil County Board of Realtors® (CCBOR). I also continue to work in Corporate America assisting my company with real estate needs.

So whether you are looking for an investment property, a retail property, or commercial land, Commercial Real Estate is both my forte and my passion... give me a call and I will be happy to help you.

Patty McCool | Associate

Cell: 443-350-3206
Email: pattymccool@mris.com

Patty is s lifelong resident of Cecil County with a background in business.
She is the mother of four and resides in historic Chesapeake City,MD. Her interest include art, history and antiquing. Having grown up near the rivers and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay she enjoys boating, fishing and a very active bay area lifestyle.

Community service being very important to her, she has spent many years volunteering in the public school system on various committees, coaching, and assisting teachers, wherever there was a need.

Volunteering with her daughters to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity through her EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay office has become her latest endeavor.

Michele Burch | Associate

Cell: 410-920-9730
Email: burchmi@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Michele Burch and I'm proud to be member of the EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay Team.  I'm new in the real estate industry but my twelve years in advertising sales provides me with a firm understanding of how to provide excellent customer service and manage the sales process in a timely fashion. 

As a newcomer you will benefit from my enthusiasm, diligence, and new ideas on how to engage buyers and sellers.  When the time comes for you to buy or sell a home I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you. 

Carla and Bill Miners | Associates

Carla Cell: 302-528-5956
Email: carlaminers@yahoo.com

Website: www.upperchesapeakebayrealtor.com

Carla and Bill Miners live along the C&D Canal in charming Chesapeake City, one of Cecil County’s historic villages. They are relocated northerners, having lived in Ocean County, New Jersey, Center City, Philadelphia, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania before finding their ideal home in Maryland in 2003. Carla has been associated with the Real Estate business in the marketing area since the 1970s when she began her own advertising agency in Bucks County, Pennsylvania – having builders, developers, and Realtors® as many of the agency’s clientele.  Carla and Bill decided to become real estate sales agents after moving to Maryland. As avid sail boaters and publishers of a boaters’ cruising guide, they are quite knowledgeable about Waterfront Properties throughout the Bay. But their passion has also been in restoring vintage homes wherever they have lived, and they love to help buyers with their experience in older home purchasing and subsequent makeovers. As Realtors® they strive to give each of their principals service above what is expected. Sellers enjoy their marketing expertise and buyers enjoy their constant attention to finding the right property for their needs. All their customers appreciate their attention to detail and remain as friends long after the transactions are over.

Elan Martin | Associate

Cell: 443-553-3706
Email: elanmartin@mris.com
Website:www.elanmartin.com

Is customer service important to you?

Have you ever had a bad customer service experience?

Buying and selling a home can already be stressful and time consuming, who wants to add poor customer service into the mix? My job is to help you through the home buying and selling process with not only superior customer service, but also with dependability and integrity.

When you hire me as your agent, you won’t get a pushy salesperson. No one likes to be pushed into making a decision. I’m here to guide you along the way. Remember, this could be the biggest financial decision you make in your life. Finding the perfect real estate agent to assist you is just as important as finding the perfect home.

Please contact me with any real estate questions. I’m ALWAYS here to help, and your interests ALWAYS come first!

Carol Smith | Associate

Cell: 302-463-9970
Email: dixiehearts@aol.com

Hi, my name is Carol Smith. If your looking to buy or sell a home, land, vacation home, or business; Stop, I am the professional you want.

WHY ME?

I will sell your home fast!!!
I have been in the MARYLAND/ DELAWARE area most of my life. I have a vast knowledge of the area. However if there is something I don't know, I will get the answer for you. I was the general contractor of my own home and I have a great deal of knowledge about the quality and workmanship in building homes. I use this knowledge to give my buyers and sellers that extra advantage.

I have core values, I am honest. I am a people person. I love what I do.

I also love my family. My husband of 35 years and I are very involved in my children and grandchildren. I love to cook, play games with my family & friends, basket bingo, watch movies together, family dinners, Christmas is my favorite time of year, I love God, and my Country. I collect Longaberger Baskets and Thomas Kincaid paintings.

Did I say I love being a Realtor

Maybe you have had dreams about being your own boss, making your own hours like I did. Now I am living that dream and so can you. If you have ever considered a career in Real Estate, now’s a great time. Don’t let the press scare you from joining this exciting profession. Call me! I will be glad to tell you why.

Absolutely NOW is the time to buy.

Anything you might think you will lose on the sale of your home you can make up when you are bargaining for another home. Don't wait! Let me show you how to put more money in your pocket.

Call me for a free “Market Analysis”. So you know how this market has effected the value of your home. I am licensed in MD and DE

Oh and did I say that “I LOVE REFERRALS!!!!!!!”

If you are buying or selling be assured you can count on me. I will be aggressive to help you reach you goals.

Lori Sample | Associate

Cell: 443-350-0137
Email: lorisample@mris.com
Website: www.lorisample.com

Imagine waking up every morning and loving your job?? Does that theory exist in today’s world? Well I can attest to it! I love real estate! I help people search for their first homes, their dream homes, or even second homes. I help families find their way through the long and stressful process of buying and selling. 

I work hard for everyone and make it easier on you. I am excited to share my knowledge and help you make the best decision for you and your family. Please give me a call or send me an email, whichever you are more comfortable with. We can work together to make this a great experience for you.

Real Estate is my Passion…

Rob Frazer | Associate

Cell: 443-553-9634
Email: robrob26z@comcast.net

Hi,  my name is Rob Frazer. I am excited to say that I am a real estate agent with EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay. As I focus on my career with Exit Realty, I would like to offer my services to you.

Some of you may know me through family, friends, little league, or maybe the military. Others may know me through school functions, the YMCA, or just seen me around the community. I am a local guy, I grew up in Cecil County. I graduated from Caravel Academy, and have attended University of Delaware, and Delaware Tech.

As a veteran of the military, I served 8 years in the Army, and Delaware Army National Guard. I like to give back to the community, and spend much of my time doing so by managing/coaching children in our local little league program.

I am licensed in Maryland and Delaware, and know that I would do an excellent job representing your real estate interests. So if you, your family member, or someone you know is considering buying or selling a house, or possibly a career in real estate, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Steve Hubbell | Waterfront Specialist

Cell: 443-907-8455
Email: stevehubbell@exitchesapeakebay.com
Website: http://www.baypropertyteam.com/
Blog:

Experience: Steve has been a licensed Realtor® since 2005. He has specialized in Waterfront and Water Oriented Properties in Cecil and Kent Counties. After 30 years working in the Financial Services Industry Steve retired in 2006, for the previous 10 years he was the Chief Operating Officer for a Financial Institution in Philadelphia. Prior to that he helped develop ATM settlement and processing systems for small financial institutions and was Chief Financial Officer of a Financial Institution in Washington DC.

Affiliations: Steve is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Maryland Association of Realtors®, and Cecil County Board of Realtors®.

Education: Steve is a is a graduate of Babson College in Massachusetts

Community: Steve is Women’s Varsity Soccer Coach at Elkton Christian Academy and Assistant Coach for boy’s Middle School. He also helps with various fundraising events for Habitat for Humanity.

Personal: Steve, his wife (and Real Estate Partner) Susan and two of their four children live in a Water Oriented Community in Southern Cecil County. They enjoy boating with the family in their spare time.

Susan Hubbell | Waterfront Specialist

Cell: 443-553-2562
Email: shubbell@exitchesapeakebay.com
Website: http://www.baypropertyteam.com/
Blog:

Experience: Susan has been a licensed Realtor® since 2002. She has specialized in Waterfront and Water Oriented Properties in Cecil and Kent Counties. Prior to her Real Estate Career, Susan had 19 years experience in the Financial Services Industry.

Affiliations: Susan is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, the Maryland Association of Realtors®, and Cecil County Board of Realtors®. Susan is also a licensed Realtor® in Delaware.

Education: Susan is a graduate of the Graduate Realtor® Institute and will soon sit for her Brokers license.

Community: Susan is active with fundraisers for the local Habitat for Humanity and is active in school activities with her daughter.

Personal: Susan, her husband (and Real Estate Partner) Steve and two of their four children live in a Water Oriented Community in Southern Cecil County. They enjoy boating with the family in their spare time.

Lisa McWilliams | Associate

Cell: 410-398-8095
Email: lisamcwilliams@mris.com

Although Lisa has a talent for helping first-time homebuyers own their own home, she has also helped many home sellers as well, since getting her real estate license in 1988. Having worked for a mortgage company as a loan officer and a processor, she knows how to recommend financing that works for her clients.

While serving her clients, she raised her daughter, who is now a great young lady and out on her own. While she is at home, Lisa enjoys her two cats.