Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in MD, WV, VA & PA
Founded in 2013, Charis Realty Group was established to transform the real estate experience by prioritizing integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our leadership team brings over 70 years of combined industry expertise, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions and cutting-edge technology. With a network of 100+ agents across Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia, we specialize in buying and selling homes, backed by in-house legal, tech, staging, and marketing services.Recognized as the Frederick News Posts Best of the Best for seven consecutive years, weve served over 4,000 families with transactions ranging from $35,000 to $4 million. Our commitment extends beyond real estate through CHARISCARES, our nonprofit initiative, which supports local communities through charity drives, disaster relief, and fostering underserved families. We operate with transparency, ethical standards, and a focus on delivering joy through every transaction.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Home Buying Assistance
Property Listings
Mortgage Financing
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Our leadership team has over 70 years of combined real estate experience.
- We provide in-house legal, technology, and home staging services.
- Voted Best of the Best seven times by the Frederick News Post.
- We serve over 100 communities with a network of 100+ experienced agents.
- Our agents are committed to ethical practices and community service.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Our expert agents facilitate seamless home sales with strategic pricing, professional staging, and targeted marketing. We leverage local market insights and advanced technology to maximize your property's value. Every client receives personalized guidance from listing to closing.
Home Buying Assistance
We simplify the home buying process with personalized property searches, mortgage coordination, and expert negotiation. Our agents provide detailed market analyses and virtual tours to help you find your ideal home efficiently across MD, WV, VA, and PA.
Mortgage Financing
Through our partnership with Novotny Lending Team, we connect buyers with competitive mortgage options. Our certified loan originators specialize in low-down payment programs and favorable rates for first-time and experienced homebuyers across our service regions.
Community Outreach
CHARISCARES, our nonprofit arm, supports local communities through holiday donations, food drives, and disaster relief. Agents participate in initiatives that aid foster centers, animal rescues, and underserved families, reflecting our commitment to social responsibility.
Property Marketing
Our in-house marketing team utilizes videography, graphic design, and SEO-optimized listings to showcase properties. We implement data-driven advertising campaigns across digital platforms to attract qualified buyers for every home we represent.
People
Christy Issler
Owner, Principal Broker
Founder of Charis Realty Group with over 20 years in real estate, Christy established the company to combine ethical practices with innovative technology. She leads strategic growth and maintains the firm's community-focused mission.
Thomas Campbell
Co-Owner
A seasoned real estate leader with 20+ years of experience, Thomas co-owns Charis Realty Group, focusing on team development and operational excellence. He spearheads initiatives to maintain the company's industry-leading standards.
Trish Mills
Branch Manager
Managing the New Market, MD office, Trish brings extensive sales expertise and a client-first approach. She leads local teams in delivering personalized service while upholding Charis' core values of integrity and community care.
Steve MacGray
Branch Manager
Overseeing the Cumberland, MD office, Steve combines decades of real estate experience with innovative solutions. He ensures clients receive top-tier service through his team's market knowledge and Charis' comprehensive resources.
Jennifer Fortson
Branch Manager
As Martinsburg, WV branch leader, Jennifer utilizes her deep market understanding to guide clients through successful transactions. She emphasizes ethical practices and Charis' commitment to community through her local outreach efforts.
Questions
What areas does Charis Realty Group serve?
We operate across Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with offices in Frederick and Cumberland (MD), Martinsburg (WV), and Bedford (PA).
What makes Charis different from other real estate firms?
Our combination of ethical practices, in-house professional services, community commitment through CHARISCARES, and experienced team of 100+ agents sets us apart in personalized service and innovation.
Do you offer mortgage financing options?
Yes, we partner with Novotny Lending Team to provide competitive mortgage programs, including low-down payment options and specialized loan solutions for buyers in our service areas.
How can I list my home with Charis?
Contact any of our branch offices or submit a 'Sell Your Home' request online. Our agents will schedule a consultation to discuss pricing strategy, staging, and marketing plans tailored to your property.
What community initiatives does Charis support?
Through CHARISCARES, we organize food drives, holiday donations, foster care support, and disaster relief efforts. Our agents actively volunteer and contribute to local causes across our service regions.
Reviews (7)
Karen Duffy
Dec 22, 2021
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Excellent all around. Christy and Sonja were fabulous. The whole process was really smooth. The Charis team was professional, dedicated and very friendly. I felt like We were their only client. They were always available when we we had questions or requests, even little concerns or requests . Buying a house can be very stressful especially when you need to move in a short time frame. I cannot say enough about how good this business is, from start to finish. Even after we closed they were available to help with loose ends!
Arnie Moorin
Dec 14, 2021
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Christie helped me find a home in an incredibly tough buyers maker in The Kentlands neighborhood. I looked at nine properties from Frederick to Bethesda. Her office functioned as a service oriented client-based team. She was always focused, available and relentless in every phase of the process which I truly appreciated. Her colleague Sonja was equally accessible and accommodating. I would recommend the Charis Realty Group to anyone who, as I was, in need of someone who knows the 270 corridor.
Jen Senseney
Aug 30, 2021
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I love the culture here at Charis. Everyone is so welcoming, warm, and eager to provide value to others. It truly does feel like a supportive family atmosphere here. All the agents at Charis carry the same values and like to see and help one another succeed. I get why its been consistently named Fredericks Best Real Estate Brokerage since 2018. Im beyond grateful to be at Charis! -Jen Senseney Realtor
Christie Gingras
Dec 15, 2020
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Deanna Rippeon of Charis Realty Group was so incredible to work with from start to finish! When we accelerated our house buying / search process, she accommodated our last minute requests and helped secure our house in a multi-bid situation. She then worked tirelessly to resolve issues as they popped up to get us to close on time. We really appreciated all of her local knowledge about the Brunswick area and she has definitely gone above and beyond with recommendations even after we closed. As first time home buyers, we could not have asked for a better guide through the process and overall experience
John K.
Aug 14, 2020
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Kyle and his team made the home buying process very quick and simple without any complications... great group of people
Alejandra Fuster
Jul 31, 2019
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When my fianc and I decided to buy a home a few months ago, we were stressed about the process and all of the steps along the way where should we look? How much should we plan to spend and how do we go about negotiating a fair deal? How would we avoid overspending in a Sellers market? In the end, choosing April West of Charis Realty Group as our realtor allowed us to navigate the path - from home searching to settling on our dream home - with as little stress as possible and in a way that left us feeling confident in our decision. When I reached out to April to start looking for homes
T. S.
Sep 01, 2018
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When we found our dream home, despite the fact that is was the beginning of January, we knew we had to jump on it! With the help of Ron Wolfe and his amazing team at Charis Realty Group, my family was able to find a beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home for an even better price. My wife and I were beyond pleased with how the negotiations process went, we got a great deal! Our expectations were far exceeded as Ron and his team took time on evenings/weekends to help us with our home inspections, hear our design plans, get our utilities switched over, give us things to think about, etc. Throughout the process
