The real estate market has produced substantial profits for buyers in recent years, and property values continue to soar at record rates. But reaping those rewards is not as easy as sticking a “For Sale by Owner” sign on one’s front lawn. Buying and selling real estate is very expensive, often the largest investment made in one’s life, and navigating its complexities, unfamiliar terms and clauses, and mountains of contractual legalities can be downright overwhelming.

That’s why locals, second homeowners and investors have trusted Charles C. Powell Realtors of Cambridge and Easton for nearly 50 years. Known as the “Locals’ Realtor,” Powell Realtors knows the local real estate landscape inside and out — and never charges technology, administrative or other fees like its competition. The only income realized by a Powell Realtors agent is their commission following the successful closing of a transaction.

“We are known for the care we place in handling of all aspects of real estate transactions for our clients,” said broker Valerie Powell Brown. “We possess a wide knowledge of what it takes to get to our client to settlement and always deliver meticulous attention to its paperwork.”

Since taking over the family business, Valerie has modernized Powell Realtors significantly and leverages real-time market data and technology to optimize the homebuying and selling process for its clients. The company’s website is a comprehensive resource for buyers and sellers, which showcases current listings, provides search tools for available properties, includes educational sections specifically for those selling their residence or purchasing a listing. It also features engaging and timely blog articles about the current trends of the market and advice on how best to navigate them, as well as detailed information about the mid-Shore towns and counties of Maryland and Delaware.

“We are committed to providing our clients and customers an awesome real estate experience, using our years of knowledge, experience and all multimedia platforms to find them the home they want or to sell their property,” Valerie said. “But our secret weapon has always been, and always will be, our fantastic team of Realtors. No one brings more energy and passion to Eastern Shore real estate than Powell Realtors. We love our jobs!”