Specialized Field of Knowledge: Residential, short sales, REO properties, investment properties. Making a military move from overseas myself plus an additional move I understand the feelings, the stress and the logistic of moving. Knowing the area really well enables me to give people insight about what this area has to offer in regards to amenities, schools etc. Since I had to make the transition from overseas myself I understand what is needed to get accustomed to a new state/country. Background: Move from Germany to the US in 2005; Licensed Realtor since 2006 full time; with Century 21 New Millennium since 2009 Education / Professional Designations: SFR; CHRE; Certified Staging Consultant; Graduate of Interior Design I and Interior Design II Special Recognition / Awards / Achievements SMAR Silver Award 2011, SMAR Gold Award 2012, SMAR Platinum Award 2013, SMAR Platinum Award 2014, SMAR Diamond Award 2015, SMAR Diamond Award 2016 Professional Memberships National Association of Realtors - NAR Maryland Association of Realtors - MAR Southern Maryland Association of Realtors - SMAR Personal Interests Spending time with family; 3 children; 1 grand child; 1 dog; I enjoy spending my free time boating and being on the water "Above and Beyond" "Ingrid's dedication to her clients goes above and beyond" "Ingrid ALWAYS returned my phone calls and never missed a step in this process" "Ingrid sold our home and helped us purchase a new home, both closings went smoothly, we were impressed how fast the transactions took place in a sluggish economy" "Ingrid was extremely patient, caring and knowledgeable" "Ingrid always answered our calls and emails, no matter the time or question, and always did so with pleasure" "Ingrid made our experience both informative and fun" "Ingrid was very dedicated and professional and did a phenomenal job for us" "Ingrid walked my wife and I through a very stressful and scary period with poise and confidence" "Throughout the process, Ingrid was readily available - and ALWAYS returned phone calls"