Christina Landsman

Christina Landsman Maryland Realtor
Helping you sell your home for more
Real Estate Professionals Inc. Carroll County Obsessed
Let’s Chat about your home 🏡❤️
➡️410-552-SOLD

Flipping Sykesville is a full service real estate, design, renovation, family owned business. Our skilled professionals will work with you every step of the way in your home journey. From buying, to renovating, to selling, and everything in between. Message us today to work on your home! Christina Landsman is a licensed real estate agent with Real Estate Professionals Inc. Broker: 410-234-2244

Flipping Sykesville Renovations MHIC 143844

06/11/2026

I’m thrilled that my clients are well on their way to one of the smoothest settlements there could be.

And this wasn’t by accident. Let’s elaborate.

First off, I need to give them so much credit for having their home close to show ready from the moment we spoke, and busting their butts day and night for a few days to get it looking 👌🏻.

Next - strategy matters. When pricing a home, we need to look at SOLD comps. Not under contract. Not active. Not from last summer. Recent solds. That’s your data, and you need to use it. Price the home so that the data says, “Yes, this is the best home at this price point. This is the one for me, and I need to get it.” That’s how you get people emotionally invested, waiving things left and right. You don’t get the tire kickers waiting for a deal, and trying to talk you down on price.

Pick up the phone, and tell the agents what your seller wants. If you don’t ask, you likely won’t receive. Tell them you want an appraisal waiver. Tell them you want inspections waived. Tell them you know this is a great house, and you expect to get well above list. No puffery, no BS, and never any lies. Be confident in your home and your strategy, and know your worth.

And above all, always always always be kind. You would be appalled to know how many times difficult agents kill deals behind the scenes, without their clients knowing. Failed strategies, egos bruised, and the inability to see eye to eye.

And finally, this is hard for me to say to clients, but don’t get greedy w your list price. Know your shortcomings. It’s important that your home be positioned as the deal of the year. That’s when we create a frenzy w multiple offers. And that’s how we get insane terms like buyers waiving inspections completely, and paying $50k over list.

List price is just an invitation to see a home. It’s not necessarily what you’re going to sell it for.
Pricing at even break points makes sense. $550k. $600k etc. Pricing ever so slightly below neighboring comps makes sense. Because when buyers see a deal in this market. They’re jumping.

What to discuss strategy for your home? Dm me!

Real Estate Professionals Inc.
410-552-SOLD

06/10/2026

I love all homes. Big, small homes, cheap homes, expensive homes.

But honestly, there’s nothing that I love more than a home built in the 1980s or later that’s dated AF.

The more overgrown and tired looking the better!

Many people fall in love w beautiful kitchens and the staging. Me? I love a home that has a nice upside for some sweat equity.

Looking to build some serious equity through the home that you live in? Dm me to game plan and let’s start shopping!

Real Estate Professionals Inc. 410-552-SOLD

06/07/2026

After 36 years, it was time to downsize.

A renovated main level condo doesn’t pop up every day, or every month, so we knew we needed to pull out all the stops to get this home under contract.

Competing w multiple offers has become the norm in Carroll County, so knowing exactly what it takes to get a deal done in the exact market is paramount.

1. We moved quickly. You can browse Zillow for as long as you want, but when it comes to buying a home, you need to be ready. You’ve gotten preapproved, you’ve calculated your payments. You’ve decided where you want to live. What neighborhood, what type of home. You’ve made the mental commitment that you’re moving. Period. Then, and only then, is when you’re ready to pull the trigger w as much speed as necessary.

2. I picked up the phone & called the agent. We need to gather as much info as possible. Not just write the offer, guess & cross our fingers.

How many offers are there? What is the seller looking for? What do we need to do to be the one?

3. We had to have a home sale contingency, & my client’s comfort level was listing her home after we found a home to buy.

I had sent her moving boxes months prior, so the packing had begun. But we had to hustle to get her home ready for market in a week. I scheduled repairs, carpet, photos & listing within a matter of days.

And finally, we knew we needed to make up for the home sale contingency somehow. If you had a downside to your offer, there’s always a way to make up for it and then some.

We waived repairs (with right to terminate. But it was a condo, & renovated, so this was low risk). We also came in $14k above list. We knew another offer was above list, & we knew we needed to be high enough above them to be chosen, in spite of the home sale contingency.

And 💥, my client moved in to her brand new spot today!

Every situation is unique. Every one is a puzzle, a specific & strategic game plan. There is no one size fits all. But also, there’s a huge amount of value in having an agent in your corner who sees offers every single week. Because every week is different.
Dm me to game plan

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06/05/2026

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Real Estate Professionals Inc.
410-552-SOLD

06/05/2026

Thinking about redoing your kitchen but don’t want to drain your savings? 👀

A HELOC through SECU — Maryland’s largest credit union — lets you tap into your home’s equity and renovate NOW without touching your bank account. 🙌

And here’s the realtor in me talking… kitchens are one of the highest ROI upgrades you can make. Whether you’re staying put or getting ready to sell, using your equity this way is just smart money. 🏡

SECU has over $5 billion in assets and is ranked one of the nation’s top 60 credit unions based on total assets. Insured by NCUA. You’re in good hands.

👉 Click the link in bio to see what you may qualify for!



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📞 410-552-SOLD

06/03/2026

🌧️ Pro tip: See a house right after it rains.
Sunshine hides things. Rain tells the truth. After a good storm, I can spot the stuff that actually matters — pooling water near the foundation, sketchy grading, gutters that overflow, basement seepage, a roof that’s quietly giving up. These are the problems that turn into five-figure repairs after you’ve already got the keys.
Here’s where I’m different: I’m not just your realtor — I’m a licensed general contractor who’s flipped millions of dollars in homes. So when we walk a property together, I’m not guessing. I know what to look for, what it costs to fix, and whether it’s a dealbreaker or a bargaining chip. 💪
That means smarter offers, fewer surprises, and a whole lot less stress for you.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk. 🏡
Real Estate Professionals Inc. 410-552-SOLD

05/20/2026

✨ JUST LISTED ✨
2300 Musgrove Rd in Silver Spring and this one just got a little extra famous… 🎬

This home was just filmed for an upcoming episode of HGTV’s House Hunters! 👀📺

5 bedrooms. 4 levels of living. A third of an acre. Lower level perfect for guests, in-laws, or your work-from-home setup. Move-in ready with room to add your own personal touch — and at $635,000 it is an unbeatable price point for everything you’re getting in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Right off Route 29. Easy commute. Conveniences everywhere. And now… HGTV approved. ✨
Your future home might be on TV before you even move in. How cool is that?! 🏡

💬 Comment MUSGROVE below and I’ll personally send you all the details!

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05/09/2026

The difference between $650K and $750K? It’s often a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, and better lighting, and home staging. 🏡

Most sellers leave money on the table because they don’t have cash upfront for updates — but that’s exactly what a HELOC through SECU is for. Fund the work before you list, pay it off at closing. Simple.

I see this strategy pay off all the time.

SECU ranks among the top 60 credit unions nationwide based on total assets in the U.S.

Click the link in bio for more details!


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