Raised in Montgomery County, Marla moved to Frederick County in 1972 where she raised her family.  She enjoyed 20 years service with the Federal Government.  In 1988 she changed careers and became a licensed real estate agent in Maryland and joined Maryland Real Estate Group.  In 1989 she became the first residential buyer agent in Maryland and convinced her company to become the first Exclusive Buyer Agent Company in Maryland. 

Professional Designations & Awards

            Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI)
            Certified Buyer Representative (CBR), Real Estate Training Institute
            Certified Buyer’s Agent (CBA), The Buyer Broker Institute

            Frederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR)
                        Realtor of the Year Award, 1999

            Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR)
                        Shining Star Award, 2001
                        Graduate, MAR Leadership Academy, 2001

            Rotary Club of Fredericktowne
                        Rotarian of the Year, 2004

Professional Organizations

            National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents
                        Charter member

            Frederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR)
                        Current -
                        Chair, Model Forms Committee
                        Co-Chair, Communications & Public Relations Committee
                        Member, Grievance Committee
                        Instructor, Ethics and Fair Housing

Past –
President
Member, Board of Directors
Chair, Legislative Committee
Member, Budget and Finance Committee
Member, Professional Standards Committee

            Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR)
                        Current-
                        At-Large Representative, Board of Directors
                        Member, Model Forms Committee
                        Member, Public Policy Committee
                        Member, Legislative Committee
                        Member, Communications and Public Relations Committee
                        Member, Budget Committee
                        Mediator

Past-
Dean, Graduate Realtors’ Institute (GRI)
Chair, Model Forms Committee
District VP

            National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Past-
Member, Ad Hoc Committee to explore the implications of buyer agency and changes needed at the local, state, and national organizations to accommodate the updated business practice.

            Frederick County Tourism Council
            Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

Community Activities

Rotary Club of Fredericktowne
            Secretary
            Member, Club Service Committee
            Rotarian of the Year, Fredericktowne

            Spectrum Services

President,  Board of Directors.  This organization is a non-profit which encourages the individuality of challenged/disabled individuals through a broad spectrum of flexible supports, services, and advocacy designed to empower the achievement of valued life goals. 

            Frederick County Girls Softball

Coached girls softball in Frederick County for over 10 years for ages 6 through 15. 

            Community Living, Inc.