Written by Linda Garner One of the things I hear most often as a real estate agent on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is some version of: “You’re not originally from here, are you?” And the answer is no. I did not grow up on the Eastern Shore. I was not born into generations of local family history. I did not spend summers crabbing on the river as a child or attend school with people whose families have lived here for decades. But I chose this place. And I think there is something p

Written by Linda A. Garner, Real Estate & Historic Preservation Consultant In today’s real estate market, being a “good” agent is not about saying yes to every request or simply following instructions. My role is much deeper than that. As a licensed real estate professional, I have a legal and ethical responsibility to put your best interests first—above the transaction, above pressure, and above my own commission. That means I am not here to be an order-taker. I am here to b