Joe Wathen has been real estate consultant with RE/MAX Advantage Realty since 1995 and have been in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame since 2007 and has had many annual awards of 100% Club. And in 2018 received the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award. While with RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Joe worked with a large team from 2010 to 2013, then realized he could better serve clients back where he belongs, on his ow
n! Large teams just cannot give the quality needed in each transaction, since they are looking for quantity. Would YOU rather be the focus, or lost in the shuffle feeling less important than the team? Joe Wathen is a successful realtor serving the vibrant Maryland real estate market for over 35 years. With a passion for helping clients navigate their real estate transactions, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to each interaction. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Joe understands that buying or selling a home is a significant milestone in his clients' lives. He leverages his expertise and market insights to guide them through the process, ensuring their needs and goals are met and exceeded with utmost professionalism and care. Joe's friendly demeanor, exceptional communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail contribute to his success in building strong relationships with his clients. He takes the time to understand their unique preferences, providing personalized guidance and tailored solutions that align with their visions. As a member of RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Joe has access to a vast network of resources and cutting-edge technology, empowering him to stay ahead in this dynamic industry. Whether it's finding the perfect home or securing the best deal, Joe Wathen is dedicated to delivering outstanding results and making the real estate experience a seamless and rewarding one for his clients. Joe has helped thousands of people move since being licensed as a Realtor in 1988 having served Howard County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Montgomery County, Frederick County, Anne Arundel County and Prince Georges County in Maryland. He has earned the GRI (Graduate, REALTORS Institute), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designations of which less than 2% of all agents nationwide have earned, and the ABR (Acredited Buyer Representative) and have been a member of the By Referral Only Real Estate Institute since 2002 which is designed to help agents increase their quality of service. Prior to Real Estate, Joe worked for companies in the Fortune 500 group such as 3M/Lanier and Dictaphone, where he was trained in marketing and sales. These skills have come to serve him and his clients with great quality and efficiency. Joe is a member of Residential Sales Council, has served on a board for the Howard County Jaycees, and has served on several boards raising money for the Childrens' Miracle Network. Joe is also a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. Additionally Joe has been President of a Board for a condominium in Ocean City Md. Joe's hobbies include pickleball, racketball, tennis, golf, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, motorcycling and Chinese Martial Arts. Joe grew up in Ellicott City and currently lives in Kendall Ridge Columbia with his wife and son, our dog and cat. Having lived in Howard County his entire life, he has many ties to the community and a long standing excellent business reputation. Joe is personally supporting the Epilepsy Foundation, the American Diabetes Association, and the Autism Society of Howard County . The Epilepsy Foundation provides programs and services, while funding research to find better treatments options and a cure for the nearly 3 million Americans living with epilepsy and their caregivers. His wife, Susan has epilepsy and diabetes and together it is our mission to help raise much needed awareness. If you would like to join their efforts, please contact Joe directly for further information. If you need the assistance of a Realtor in Maryland, look for the Experience, Knowledge, and Creativity of Joe Wathen!