The 5 Best Residential Real Estate Agents Around Frederick

When navigating the home-buying or selling process in Frederick County, working with a seasoned residential real-estate agent can make all the difference. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, over 90 percent of home buyers say work done by their agent improved their experience—a reminder that skill in negotiation, market insight and local connections matter. In the Best of the Best, these finalists bring unique strengths in buyer advocacy, local knowledge and full-service representation.

Catherine Welty Miller – Hagan Realty

Cathi Miller was born and raised in Frederick County and brings over 38 years of combined legal, settlement and real-estate experience to her clients. Her deep roots in the region and her multi-licensed status in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. equip her to work across state lines while still offering neighborhood-level insight. Precision and client education are hallmarks of her approach—she makes sure every transaction is handled with integrity and clarity. Her “Purple Girl Realtor” moniker reflects a personality brand that emphasizes trust and professionalism.

Elle Smith – J&B Real Estate, Inc.

Elle Smith, based in Thurmont and licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania, focuses on guiding both buyers and sellers through the local market. Her background in sales and marketing underpins a service style that emphasizes strategic listing, home-preparation and client communication. In recent years she’s closed multiple transactions and offers free comparative market analyses to homeowners thinking of listing. If you’re looking for someone familiar with northern Frederick County and the Thurmont-area market, she brings an energetic, service-oriented perspective.

Nideen Morrison – Charis Realty Group

Nideen Morrison is part of Charis Realty Group, a firm that describes its mission as helping clients through one of the biggest financial decisions their family will make. With experience across the Frederick market and an understanding of both urban and exurban areas, she brings a buy-and-sell toolkit that adapts to varied property types and price-ranges. Her aim is not just to sell a house but to support a home-buying journey that fits lifestyle, budget and long-term goals.

Jim Bass Group – Real Estate Teams, LLC

The Jim Bass Group identifies itself as Frederick County’s “#1 resale real-estate agent” team and has been serving local clients since 1993. With over $1.5 billion in closed sales and more than 3,000 clients helped, the team leverages deep experience, systems-based marketing and negotiation strength. They also emphasize innovation and scale—helpful when working with sellers, buyers or even investor clients. If you prefer a team model with a broad array of resources, this might fit.

Robert Marsh – Marsh Realty

Marsh Realty is a multi-generation, family-owned real-estate firm whose heritage in Frederick County stretches back six generations. Robert Marsh and the team build on that history, presenting a “we’re always reachable” mentality that emphasizes accessibility and continuity. They serve both buyers and sellers across residential and commercial property types and emphasize the local, personal touch that a family business can deliver in a competitive real-estate market.

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