Gene Smith, Benson and Mangold Real Estate

We were window shopping at the Benson and Mangold office in St. Michael’s one Saturday morning in early September when we were greeted with a smile and a handshake. “How may I help you?” came the sincere question from a stately gentleman. That was our introduction to Gene Smith. For nearly ten months thereafter, Gene guided us on our search for a home on the Eastern Shore. Knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to show us more properties in our quest for the perfect combination of house and location, Gene generously offered his time and expertise. Even when we dared consider a property on a different shore he graciously gave of his time and expertise. In the end, he knew almost better than we did, what suited us best. His mantra was always his sincere desire to help us find the house best suited to us. He most definitely succeeded!

Gene helped my wife and I identify and purchase a house near St. Michaels, MD. He is the consummate professional, very knowledgeable about the real estate market in the area. It is absolutely essential to have the advice of a real estate professional of Gene's calibre (particularly in relation to waterfront property where the regulatory requirements are complicated), in order to identify problems as well as great opportunities. Gene was a pleasure to work with, being patient and supportive, and always had our best interests in mind.

Gene is a consummate professional. He knows the local market, and helps sellers understand thoroughly where they fit in. He answers all communications promptly. He is a detail-oriented person, which translates to helping the seller focus on things that need attention to get the best price from the sale of their home. His extensive experience in large metropolitan markets serves in well in dealing with both buyers and sellers. Lauren Carter, Newcomb, MD

We had been "looking" at waterfront homes on the Eastern Shore on the internet for at least four years but Gene found us our vacation (maybe retirement?) home in the space of a weekend. After showing us a range of properties Gene was able to piece together our tastes with his encyclopedic knowledge of houses on the market. He has a creative side and a vision to see potential as well as a very practical facet from his past experiences to keep one grounded. After the contract was signed, Gene saw us through the inspections and other administrative processes, attending to details along the way. While we were fortunate to have found a virtually perfect match after a few days, by no means was Gene a pushy salesperson. In fact, Gene was recommended to us by a colleague who spent over a year with Gene looking for their dream home. While the internet allows you to "virtually" explore properties from the comfort of your home, you have to get out there with boots on the ground to get a more realistic perspective. When you get out there, by all means, take Gene Smith with you.