Meet Our Team

" Used Cole and his team in the Selling of our old home and Buying of our new home! Amazing work ethic and always available to answer any questions we had. The whole experience working with him never felt overwhelming, just easy. Highly recommend for any realtor needs! "

- Sean E.

" Rob was very helpful finding my wife and I a home in a market that didn't have much of what we were looking for. Rob was very patient with us and great to work with. I highly recommend Rob and his team to anyone looking for a new home "

- Robert Chandler

" Where to start! First and foremost if you’re looking to sell or buy I would recommend Cole and his team 100x over. I can’t say there’s a better team. We relocated from Alabama to Maryland and it was the smoothest transition. Most of the time the home buying process is a hassle, it’s stressful, well, not in this case. I have known Cole most of my life and he has always been passionate about what he’s doing whether that’s his military career, being a devoted husband/father, and now a realtor. Now he takes that same passion and ensures your home buying or selling experience is as easy and stress free as can be. Cole not only made sure all of our wants and needs were met but he stayed in touch even after our house was purchased. I would say this, if you buy from Cole Gismondi you not only get a great experience in the home buying process, but you gain a friend who is in it for so much more than the money. 10/10 stars. "

- Nick R.

" Rachael Fritts was professional, friendly, caring & helpful. She guided us, answered any questions we had & cared about the details concerning our home both with selling & buying. With Rachael the whole experience was easy & went so smoothly. "

- Mark

" Sold my parents home after they passed. Aaron Bergeron was my realtor. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend them. "

- Faith James

" Ryan is nothing short of a ROCKSTAR! He was very personable, easy to talk to, and put my family first! We never once felt rushed to buy a home that did not accommodate our family needs and kept going to showings until our needs were meet!! This is our first time purchasing a home and Ryan sure did make it a great experience. Thank you for everything! "

- Yenna Haffaney

" Our family moved from out of state, Rob immediately made us feel at home. Completely different experience compared to any realtor we ever met. We were no longer a paycheck to cash real quick, Rob made it clear we were important to him, and whatever we were looking for he would help us find. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and a hard worker. The first weekend we met him when we drove down he showed us 12 homes over the weekend, and at the end of all the prepared listing's, he wanted us to know if we weren't in love with anything that he would continue sending listing's until we did. He has remained in touch since we settled, and truly has left an imprint on our life. Thank you Rob & the Payne team! "

- Tyler Heff

" Rachael made Selling Our Delmar Home Very Quick & Simple. And She was So Professional & Precise paying attention to each & every detail with Buying Our Hebron Home. We really Appreciate All She did for Us…We Highly Recommend RACHAEL FRITTS for Everyone’s Real Estate Needs! "

- Mark

" There are no words to describe the excellent service Barbara Lawrence provides. From the first phone conversation through closing Barbara took great care of us, the “absentee” owners. She made recommendations, coordinated services to keep the property looking good and stood in for us with vendors and contractors. To say we could not have sold the house without her is an understatement! We highly recommend her and would definitely use her again. "

- Susan Sherman

" Rachael was great. She kept me informed on every step of the way. My house was on the market for less than a week when we accepted an offer. I highly recommended Rachael. "

- Matt C

" Rob and Cole were great to work with! They made everything simple and easy! I highly recommend The Payne Team! "

- Matthew Bissinger

" I recently bought a property through Remax.Aaron Bergeron was the agent assigned to my account.Aaron could not have been more professional.He helped walk me through the buying process from beginning to end.I would highly recommend him for all real estate needs "

- Jack Welch

" Rachael was incredible to work with! She helped us every step of the way with knowledge, advice, patience and kindness. Also, Aaron was great as well to lend a helping hand! I would recommend them everytime! "

- Brandy Willing

" Selling the home of a loved one who has passed away can be a very emotional process, but The Payne Team took care of me from beginning to end. They made me feel like I was not just another client with a house to sell, but someone to earn their trust and develop a relationship that will last into the future. My realtor, Aaron, was always there with a quick reply and ready to research or explain anything I needed! To my surprise, one of the value-added services The Payne Team offers is their complimentary home staging. They did a fabulous job at transforming each room from my loved one’s living area into a neutral space to help buyers picture themselves in it. I honestly believe the staging helped us get such high interest and multiple offers in just a couple days! I will continue to tell others how amazing this team is! Thank you all! "

- Kara Johnson

" Working with Cole was a fantastic experience. From our first meeting to closing day, he was consistently professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He took the time to understand my needs and stayed in constant communication throughout the entire process. What really stood out was his dedication—whether it was scheduling viewings around my availability, providing honest advice, or handling paperwork efficiently, Cole made sure everything went smoothly. I always felt like he had my best interests in mind. Thanks to him I’m now living in my dream home and couldn’t be happier. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cole to anyone in need of a reliable and trustworthy realtor. "

- Nick K.

" When you’re making huge decisions in life, you need people you can trust. Aaron Bergeron of the Payne Team is the real deal! If you have a chance find Aaron B and work with him. I guarantee you he will put you and your family in home that you’ll love. Aaron and his team are true professionals and are great with understanding and meeting the needs that you desire in a home. Whenever my wife and I needed assistance and had questions, Aaron was a reliable resource to turn to. Even now as a first-time homeowner, my wife and I maintain a great relationship with Aaron and the Payne team because they are just as kind as they are knowledgable. "

- Malcolm Bratcher

" Cole is the best! Really appreciated all his help and knowledge during our home buying process. "

- Matt B.

" I have bought and sold multiple properties with Rob. Rob has been great to work with and is always prompt to answer any questions or take care of any issues that arise. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. "

- Unknown

" Rachael was incredible to work with! She helped us every step of the way with knowledge, advice, patience and kindness. Also, Aaron was great as well to lend a helping hand! I would recommend them everytime! "

- Brandy W

" Aaron Bergeron was the best 5 stars all day. He dealt with all my shenanigans 🤪. We had some good laughs and he was there for ever call no matter how little. He put up woth my hectic schedule, and dealt with me sending all the text messages. He gave 5 star service from top to bottom. He's also even followed up with me after my purchase. Great customer service Aaron. I look forward to possibly working with you I'm the future! "

- Jax Rose

" Rachael was great. She kept me informed on every step of the way. My house was on the market for less than a week when we accepted an offer. I highly recommended Rachael. "

- Matt Cody

" Cole made buying my first home seamless. It was so easy and a very enjoyable experience. I work overseas so felt stress about the hassle of it all but he was very accommodating with getting things signed and understanding that I couldn't be there physically. He gave great feedback and there was a good sense of trust that I value. I would definitely go to him again. "

- Keaton E.

" I had a positive experience with the Payne Team. My realtor was Aaron Bergeron. Aaron was friendly and knowledgeable of the real estate process. He promptly answered all calls. He was eager to help in anyway he could to ensure I settled on time. He fully explained the contract details. Aaron is professional and reliable. I highly recommend Aaron and the Payne Team. "

- Brenda McCauley

" Angela was responsive to our requests and we found our new home after two months of searching. Settlement went smoothly. "

- Betty Biliske

" From the bottom of our hearts, Jim Cisar and I would like to express how appreciative we are for the quality experience we had in selling our home with Sharon Fisher-The Payne Team. From Start to Finish Sharon puts the needs of her client first. Sharon went above and beyond with marketing strategies and her expert knowledge; along with the Payne Team (Angie) who staged our home so beautifully, with the attention to detail, in a tasteful style that showcased all of the qualities of the house to bring it to a premium level. Sharon was always available no matter the time or day and made sure to get the answers needed throughout the entire selling process. She is one of the most diligent professionals I have ever worked with and kept us updated throughout the process whenever we had concerns and informed us of changes promptly. The journey in selling our home was a great success because we had you by our side with your expertise and guidance. Thank you for your hard work, patience and diligence over these last few months. We couldnt have done it without you. "

- Renee Cisar

" I reached out to Cole when I wanted to sell my house in West Virginia, and asked if he knew any realtors in the area. He immediately set me up with an INCREDIBLE realtor and my house had 5 offers within two days of listing! Cole even continued to check in on the process and make sure everything was running smoothly. Cole is trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable. Even if you are moving out of state, Cole is a valuable resource to reach out to with questions or suggestions for selling or buying a home! Thank you Cole!! "

- Sam K.

" I have used Payne Realty to both sale and buy homes. Their service, knowledge and commitment through and even past closing is outstanding. You would be hard pressed to find another team with the expertise this team offers. "

- Christine Remo

" We had an exceptional experience working with Ryan Basch when purchasing our new home. He went above and beyond in helping us navigate all of the hurdles during the purchasing process. His advice and responsiveness were amazing!! If you are looking for an attentive, knowledgeable realtor - look no further!! "

- Cindi Offutt

" Rob Payne was my realtor and he is the best. I just bought my 3rd house and he made the process so easy for me. This was the first time I had to sell my house and buy a new house. He put my house on the market and I got an offer within 24 hours. He put all my fears to bed when I was wondering if my house would sell so I could buy my dream house. As a single mom, I don't have a lot of help and he did everything for me, even refered me to some college kids to help me move! My cat sitter bailed on me so he let me bring him to settlement. Buying a house is stressful but Rob took all the stress off my shoulders so I could just concentrate on packing and moving. Thanks Rob! You're the best! "

- Dale Wigglesworth

" I had the pleasure today of sitting down with Photi Mavroulis to connect my website to my domain. That's when the train started rolling. One topic after another Photi guided me through the steps to up my game. His enthusiasm for what he is doing is absolutely contagious. He knows the Bold Trail platform inside and out integrating Canva and other helpful products to create website pages, social media, blogs...the list goes on. I can't wait to hop back on the train. "

- Carla Weichert

" As a loan officer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Cole on multiple buyer and sell side transactions. I can confidently say he is a fantastic realtor. He truly cares about his clients best interest and is not just looking for a paycheck. He’s patient, attentive, and always goes the extra mile to make sure they feel informed and supported throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for an agent who puts his clients first and knows how to get the job (well) done, Cole is your guy! "

- Gus L.

" Rachael Fritts was professional, friendly, caring & helpful. She guided us, answered any questions we had & cared about the details concerning our home both with selling & buying. With Rachael the whole experience was easy & went so smoothly. "

- Kathy

" Rob was the best and most dedicated realtor we could have had. Highly informative, listened to what we wanted and found us the perfect home. Highly highly recommend!!! "

- Jenifer Jackiewicz

" Aaron Bergeron was amazing! He was patient with us as we looked at multiple houses to figure out exactly what we wanted. We had many questions and he answered all of them. He was very responsive even after business hours. He gave us several recommendations for different things such as mortgage companies and home inspectors. We highly recommend Aaron if you are looking for your home. In fact, we already recommended him to one of our friends and they are settling soon! Aaron, thank you so much for everything you did. You made the process easy and smooth! "

- Kelly King

" Prior to my retirement, I had spent my career in the real estate industry and was fortunate to be able to call many of the top REALTOR'S in this area both my coworkers and my friends, which made the reality that I could only choose just one to list my home very challenging for me. I spent my career training, supporting and assisting some of the very best, Angela and Rob Payne included. To be on the short list of the very best realtors, somethings are essential: being knowledgeable of the local area's real estate trends and real estate laws; to be detail oriented; to always answer a call or text as soon as you can; to be creative in your marketing and have an ongoing commitment to excellence. In choosing Angela Payne, and the Payne team, I was not disappointed. They were always supportive and helpful as we navigated the process, including helping me find resources to help prepare my home for the market. Their photographer did a wonderful job of capturing the home's magic and Angela answered my every call with patience and informed advice. She truly was with me every step of the way. I have to say I was a little surprised at how much the Real Estate Industry had changed in the short time since my retirement. It was very tempting to say, "I'll sell it myself", but even with the years I had under my belt in the industry, I know I made the right decision by having a REALTOR represent me during the sale of my home. I am so glad that this time it was Angela Payne. "

- April Devlin

" Rob, with The Payne Team, was exceptional at the very least. We were first time homebuyers that had no clue what we were doing; we didn’t even really know what we wanted, to be honest. Rob was incredibly patient and positive the entire process, which ultimately took 7-8 months. Still in our lovely home 3 years later and grateful we made the right choice with Rob as our realtor. "

- Jeff Geary

" My husband and I had the privilege of Aaron Burgeron being our Realtor and helping us purchase our first home. I would recommend him to anyone he was absolutely wonderful, amazing and also so helpful no matter what time of day if we had a question he would call us. even after the purchase he's still there for us. Thank you so much Payne Team from the bottom of our hearts we couldn't be happier with all your help and guidance. "

- Meagan Sterling

" My experience was great I attended the first time home buyers event that they had which provided a lot of useful information involving buying a house. I worked Aaron he provided me with houses that was in my price range he always kept in contact and made the process very easy. "

- David Smith

" Very knowledgeable has taken us to see various homes and looking to find the right one! As well as looking out for buyer versus just trying to make a sale . "

- Lency Garcia

" Staged/Listed/Settled in 6 wks. Thank you!! We are impressed by your creativity & TEAM WORK selling our Waterfront Dream!! "

- W. & C. Koyanagi

" First time home buyer, Angela was the one who helped my family get into our beautiful home. We never felt overwhelmed, and we never wondered what the next steps would be because Angela had everything organized and written out and scheduled, and never did anything unless we were okay with it. It was such a wonderful first experience, and we can’t thank the Payne Team enough! "

- Kasey Severson

" Rob is very knowledgeable and easy to work with Rob is a local and well known and respected in the area. That is why I decided to work with Rob to list my property.I feel very comfortable to recommend Rob for any selling, buying of property or home.The property has had some hits but I am confident it will sell in the spring. "

- Unknown

" Rob was Terrific to work with! Responded quickly to my messages. Great Communication throughout the whole process. From scheduling showings & appraisals to settlement date. The appraisal showed I had a few things that needed to be repaired, Rob suggested a good Contractor to use! Affordable and quick to schedule! "

- Unknown

" We couldn’t be more grateful for Sharon Fisher and the amazing experience we had working with her to buy our first home! Sharon took the time to explain every step of the process, making sure we understood everything and felt comfortable as first time homebuyers. Throughout the entire journey, Sharon was professional, responsive, and genuinely had our best interests at heart. We felt supported and confident every step of the way. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! "

- Kaya Layton

" Rachael made Selling Our Delmar Home Very Quick & Simple. And She was So Professional & Precise paying attention to each & every detail with Buying Our Hebron Home. We really Appreciate All She did for Us…We Highly Recommend RACHAEL FRITTS for Everyone’s Real Estate Needs! "

- Kathy M

" Clearly 5 stars and a superb job by Aaron Bergeron meeting all our needs in selling a beloved home. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a knowledgeable, respectful and attentive individual for your real estate requirements. "

- Howard Prouse

" As first time home buyers our process was made smooth and personal from start to finish. Cole made sure everything on our list was checked and all the final touches were followed through. #EasternShoreMD "

- Daisy Dolin

" Rob was a gem! He helped me through the entire process, always going the extra step. He was accountable and considerate. His expertise was much appreciated since I had not sold a house in over 20 years. "

- Unknown

" As first time home buyers our process was made smooth and personal from start to finish. Cole made sure everything on our list was checked and all the final touches were followed through. #EasternShoreMD "

- Daisy E.

" Cole has been so helpful to my wife and I throughout this process he’s explained everything to us to a T I feel like I’m going into this home buying process knowing way more than I did 8 months ago and without Cole none of that would have been possible Cole take the initiative to set up inspections and will most the time always attend all of the inspections thanks for helping us with the process buying our first home in Pocomoke city Md !!! ALL THANKS TO COLE WITH THE PAYNE TEAM WE ARE ABOUT TO BE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS AT THE AGE OF 23 ! "

- Dom E.

Meet Our Team

LEADERSHIP THAT INSPIRES

Alexander Karavasilis

John Wuestman

Shawn Basford

George Brookhart

Barbara Lawrence

Ellen Cherry

Peter Klebenow

Howard Reamer

Meredith Snow

Cynthia Brewer

Michele McGuire

Brittany Youse

Photi "Frank" Mavroulis

Brenda Petzold

Jackie Caravello

Sandy Walker

Mary Beth Brown

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