Looking to Buy a Home
in East County California?
Here's What You Need to Know About Owning or Buying a Home in East County...
WELCOME TO KENT ISLAND HOMEBUYER'S COURSE
Here's What You Need to Know About Buying a Home on Kent Island...
|
|
|
Homebuyer's Course
NAR HAS SETTLED
You Need An Expert
Buyer's Compensation
Choosing the Right Lender
Making an Offer and Negotiations
Your Offer Is Accepted
Inspections Are Complete
The Final Steps
Erin Brockovich Buyer Compensation
From the waterfront communities of Kent Island to the established neighborhoods of Anne Arundel County and Queen Anne’s County, Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay region offers a unique blend of coastal charm, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. As a lifelong local and trusted Realtor, Chris Schumaker provides the insight and guidance buyers and sellers need to navigate these sought-after communities with confidence.
Whether you're buying your first home, searching for a waterfront retreat, or preparing to sell, Chris provides personalized guidance, local market expertise, and valuable real estate insights to help you navigate every step with confidence.
Exclusive Market Updates
Stay ahead of the curve with our up-to-minute market updates. From the latest listings to price trends, we ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions. Kent Island's real estate landscape is dynamic, and with our expert analysis, you're always in the know.
market Updates
Considering Buying?
Buying a home can be an exciting but also challenging experience. If you're planning to buy an East County home, it's important to be prepared and aware of what to expect throughout the process. This short guide is designed to provide buyers like you with valuable insights and tips to navigate the purchase of your East County property successfully.
DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS:
Home Buyers Blueprint
Step by Step Process to Buying A Home
Spring is here!
The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.
In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.
This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.
If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.
Friendly reminder: Before you make a repair, be sure to check with a real estate agent to make sure it is worth your return on investment. Feel free to Book A Call with me if you have any questions or want a free consultation!
Are you a little behind on your spring cleaning? Grab a copy of the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist that was featured last month.
Preparing for a possible move this summer? Click below to check out our moving checklist to get your whole house ready for the next home!
Want to know what is happening throughout Kent Island Now?
Click below for a full live schedule of local events around town!
KENT ISLAND STATS & LOCAL INFO
Click Here for the Census Data.
Click Here for the East County Report Card from Niche.
DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS:
Buying A Home From A Lender's Perspective
DOWNLOAD TO ACCESS:
The Complete Guide to Buying A Home
market Updates
buying new construction? buyer beware
Local market update
NAR's Commission Settlement:
Understanding Buyer's Agent Compensation
National Market Update
Buyer Tips
Community Videos
3 best sandwich Shops
Best Burrito in Brentwood
Best Hot Dogs in Brentwood
MJ's Cafe in brentwood
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR kent island
Whether you're thinking about buying your first home, searching for a waterfront property, or simply exploring your options, it's natural to have questions about the process, financing, timing, and what to expect.
You're in the right place.
This free home buyer seminar is designed to give you a clear, step-by-step understanding of the home-buying journey. You'll learn about loan pre-approvals, inspections, timelines, negotiations, and the key decisions that help you buy with confidence.
Take a look around, and let Chris Schumaker's local expertise and personalized guidance help you navigate your path to homeownership.
Chris Schumaker | Realtor
Brokered by Douglas Realty
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY
Enjoy the latest & most up-to-date marketing & sales tactics to help you purchase a NEW home.
Thinking About Buying?
Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?
Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away
Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too
My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours
Home Buying Process -
First Step
The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.
Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan
Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping
Pre-Approval vs
Pre-Qualification
Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.
Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified
Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be
10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home
Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.
Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job
Don’t buy a vehicles
Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind
Don’t spend money you saved for closing
Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%
Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition
How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?
Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.
There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home
3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted
Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?
Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home
Put down a larger earnest money deposit
Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties
Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?
Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.
It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done
WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?
Go to the next page to request a custom market proposal for your specific home
Community Videos
Lets Get You Prepared To Buy A Home
MEET CHRIS SCHUMAKER
Here's Chris Schumaker that will help you throughout the entire selling & buying process
Chris Schumaker | Realtor
MEET CHRIS SCHUMAKER
Chris Schumaker is a trusted Maryland Realtor with decades of experience helping buyers and sellers confidently navigate one of life’s biggest decisions. Having grown up in Anne Arundel County and now living on Kent Island, Chris offers extensive local knowledge of the communities on both sides of the Chesapeake Bay.
Known for her caring approach, honest guidance, and genuine commitment to her clients, Chris takes the time to listen, understand each person’s needs, and provide personalized support from the first conversation through closing and beyond.
Experience. Integrity. Results.
SUPPORT OUR SMALL BUSINESSES
Top 5 Things To Do In Brentwood
Top Tacos in Brentwood
41 Sand Creek Rd C, Brentwood
335 Oak St, Brentwood
Visit our blogs for more real estate tips, home tips, and local information!
No blogs found
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT CHRIS SCHUMAKER
A True Professional Who Exceeded Every Expectation
I highly recommend Christine, who was always immediately responsive to my calls and
questions. She was extraordinarily professional, and provided sound guidance throughout
the entire process of the home sale. She did an outstanding job of coordinating and
communicating with all of the people involved in completing the sale of the home, and I
always felt that I could trust her. She exceeded my expectations at every level.
- Lisa Eden
Guiding Us Home Through Every Challenge
Chris from start to finish was amazing! Not only did she sell our house but helped up find a new home that we love! She was always available by phone and helped us with showings every week!
- Austin
More Than a Realtor—A True Friend
Thank you Christine Wehnert Schumaker for being the best realtor we could have ever hoped
for! Throughout the entire process of selling on one side of the water, and buying on the other,
you were our friend, even though you never met us before! Always professional, and
EXCELLENT advice every step of the way. You made us feel like we were always your only client,
even though we knew how busy you are! Thank you for helping us navigate this process,
fraught with many COVID complications! Every single step of the way. Thank you, you truly
are the best and we couldn’t be happier with our new home and neighborhood
-Jessica and Marcus
Want to be sure you don't miss out on any local tips & local real estate market updates?
Have them delivered to your inbox.
Subscribe to the monthly digital newsletter below!
Chris Schumaker | Copyright © 2026 | All Rights Reserved