Vanessa's energetic personality and extensive knowledge of the diverse communities in Southern Maryland helped lead her to a career in real estate. A great problem solver, equipped with a broad circle of professional relationships from landscapers to lenders, she confidently helps clients navigate through any challenges that may arise during their real estate deals. Vanessa has experience with foreclosure purchases, new home builds, land subdivision, and even renovated a historic lighthouse and established a weekly vacation rental business. Her strong negotiating skills and hands-on building experience are some of the many valuable assets she brings to the table when closing deals. As a mother of two and former Director of a local non-profit, she has been heavily invested in her community's culture and history. She has built relationships through her 25+ years working with the local government, the schools, local sports teams, volunteering, fundraising, and time in the events and entertainment industry. It's this dedication to Southern Maryland that made her a natural fit with the locally-owned O'Brien Realty. O'Brien Realtors focus on building relationships with their clients and realize they are not just making a sale, but helping people start a new life. Her Solomons team, along with the four other O'Brien branches, come together to cover every corner of this tri-county community and are truly "The Best of Southern Maryland." Vanessa's work in real estate over the past eight years has taught her that everyone needs to feel connected to a place in the world, and that helping them find their way to that special place can be very rewarding.