Maryland home buyers, I will introduce you to the friendly suburban neighborhoods of Crofton, Bowie and Odenton, rural areas such as beautiful Davidsonville, and charming water-oriented communities near Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.  I will help you explore your financing options and refer you to other real estate professionals including mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and closing attorneys.  If you are in the "research stage" for your next home purchase, you may want to search the MLS at your own pace, request a complimentary Relocation Guide, or read the helpful articles in my Homebuyer Guide. When you are ready to make a move, I will be ready to help you.

Maryland home sellers will find easy access to recent home sale data on my website, and information in my Homeseller Guide about pricing, preparing your home for showing, creating curb appeal, and marketing your home. Talk to me to find out how the "BRAC Factor" could impact your home sale. A successful home sale involves a lot more than just finding a buyer, and we will work together to achieve your real estate goals. If you are relocating to another area - across town, across country, or anywhere in the world - I will find a well-qualified agent for you at your destination.

Military and civilian transferees to Fort Meade, Andrews AFB, and the U.S. Naval Academyvalue my first-hand experience as a Naval Officer's wife.  I've "been there, done that" when it comes to military moves, and I'm happy to help you with everything from buying a home to finding a local hairdresser or babysitter.  You will find several links of special interest to military families in my Crofton Area Resource Guide.  (NOTE: Personnel assigned to the Pentagon, Naval Station Anacostia, Marine Barracks, Walter Reed and other D.C.-Baltimore area military installations sometimes call Crofton home, too, since the commute is usually within 60 minutes.)

I have truly enjoyed the privilege of sharing this journey with my clients for many years - through buyers' markets and sellers' markets, inflation and recession, war and peace.  Yet I am still passionate about being the best possible adviser and advocate for my clients, from start to finish. 

Nothing would please me more than the opportunity to create a real estate success story for you now -
whether you are a home buyer, seller or referring agent.

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New to the area?

• Check out Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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Why Margaret Woda?

Margaret Woda is a household name in Anne Arundel County and Bowie real estate circles, after thirty+ years in this business. But you may be looking for something more tangible, some real qualifications that help differentiate one agent from another in this tough market - evidence that the agent you choose is tech-savvy, as well as experienced in real estate. 

When it comes to technology, just check out my blogs here on ActiveRain and Localism, my website, my highly acclaimed community blog (FocusOnCrofton.com), online property fliers posted to several traditional and non-traditional real estate sites, market snapshots, real estate calculators, and single-property websites.  You can communicate with me by cell phone, email, AIM, MS Messenger, text message or video-conference.  If a new innovation comes along, you can count on me to use it in my business, to serve my clients well, to be the best possible adviser and advocate they could find.  

If you are comparison-shopping for a Maryland REALTOR based on real estate qualifications, why not use the same criteria as the Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS when they chose me as Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year in 1992:  Professional Knowledge, Business Success, Industry Leadership, Community Involvement, and Ethical Standards of Practice. 

Aren't these the same qualities you're looking for in a REALTOR who represents you?  I am BOTH tech-savvy AND an experienced real estate professional, a rare combination!

You can read more about me on my blog, but here are a few of my professional and personal activities, both past (indicated with *) and present:

Professional Certifications and Licenses:

• REALTOR®
  
• Associate Broker
• Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)* 

Industry Leadership:

• Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year, 1992 (AACAR) 
• Subscriber Advisory Council (MRIS)
• Contract Forms Committee (AACAR)*
• Professional Standards Committee (AACAR)*
• Community Service Committee (AACAR)*
• Legislative Committee (AACAR)*

 Community Involvement: 

• Crofton Regional Community Center
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Crofton Village Garden Club
• Children's Miracle Network
• Komen Race for the Cure
• Sentinels of Freedom*
• ARTSupport*
• Crofton Civic Association, Board of Directors*
• Christmas in April, Board of Directors*
• South Atlantic Junior Golf Championship, Co-Chair*
• Billy Goodall Benefit Golf Tournament, Chair*
• The Catholic University of America Reunion Committee*

Personal:

• Married to Larry Woda, Captain, USN Retired
• 7 grandchildren, 4 children, and 3 daughters in law

Again, please note the activities marked with an * are past activities.  I include them here because I firmly believe in this quote from Miriam Wolfe:

This day is mine.  It is unique.  No one else in the world has one exactly like it. 
It is the sum of all my past experiences and and all my future potential.

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Why Long & Foster?

Long & Foster is conveniently located in Crofton, Maryland - about a half hour from Baltimore to the north, Annapolis to the east, and Washington, D.C. to the west.   I chose to work with this office for many of the same reasons that you might:

Home sellers and buyers experience individualized attention, superior professionalism and unparalleled resources at Long & Foster. Yet clients also benefit from the prominent online presence of LongandFoster.com and the market dominance of Long & Foster in Crofton and throughout the Middle Atlantic states.

I'm proud to be affiliated with a local market leader, and eager to show you how Long & Foster will make a difference in your next real estate transaction.

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You can count on Margaret!

• Crofton real estate is synonymous with your name, and I can't imagine working with any other agent.  I looked at three homes with you and would have been happy with any of them. Then you negotiated a great price and terms for me. Thank you!  Carolyn Emanuele

• When people ask why I decided to get into real estate, I always tell them I was inspired by my agent.  Thank you for being my agent, my mentor and my friend!  Latana Garvey

• You left no stone unturned to get us results when our previous agent failed, and you were so pleasant to work with.  Thank you for the website and all the online marketing you did for our home.  Bill and Jo Mafera

•  You are relentless, and I'm just glad you were on my side!  Jim Morrissey

•  I was faced with a short-sale, and Margaret knew about a program that would save my credit and satisfy the lender.  As a result, I was able to buy another home.  Debbie Smalle 

•  You helped us buy in a tough seller's market, and you got top dollar for our condo when we relocated.  You're the best!  Ben and Jan Bachmann

•  Margaret was so patient as I struggled with the decision to sell my home of 26 years. Then she sold it in just one day at full price.  Betty Brooks

•  When my anxiety level reached a boiling point, you "stayed the course" and calmed my fears. Now I have so much to thank you for - selling my home quickly at full price so I could buy my next home, and helping me find a home for my Mom.  Larkin Plato

•  As a RE/MAX agent myself, I had high expectations when we relocated to Maryland.  You exceeded them, however, with your knowledge of things that were important to us such as commuting options and community amenities, as well as real estate. I'm so glad to have you for a friend, now that we're official Marylanders. 
  

• Kathy and Mac McKeeWe selected Margaret for her professionalism, thoroughness and honesty. We were not disappointed! We sold two homes and bought one with her help.  Dan Stachurski

• Without your help, we never could have accomplished so much in such a short time. We LOVE the house you found for.  Kevin and Debbie Means

• We found more than a new home and community; we found a new friend in you. We can't wait to have you over after we get settled in. Tim and Alice Spinner

•  Three other agents tried to sell our house.  Only you had the knowledge to truly make it happen.  We will always be grateful.  Dan and Sue Plefka

•  When I refer my friends or relatives to Margaret, I can rely on her quick response, intimate knowledge of the area, and financing expertise to assure that their real estate dreams are achieved.  Phylis Collins

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RELATED LINKS: 

• Search for Homes - Find a home anywhere in Anne Arundel County or nearby Howard and Prince George's Counties without registering your personal information.
  
• Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. 
  
• Contact Margaret Woda for help with your home sale or purchase.

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