Buying, selling and living in Montgomery County
Everything you need to know, from two agents who live here.
Montgomery County real estate from two agents who live here
Charles Chapman, Associate Broker, and Debbie Browne, REALTOR®, are The Encore Team at RE/MAX Realty Services in Rockville, Maryland. With over five decades of combined experience, we help buyers and sellers across Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Kensington, Montgomery Village, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Debbie is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), and we excel at helping seniors sell a beloved family home and move to one of the county’s 55+ active senior communities.
We bring buyers and sellers together before homes reach the multiple listing service. Our years of local marketing mean we may already have a buyer for a seller’s home before it is listed. Our Special Homefinder Program gives buyers more choices than the MLS alone, and our New Homefinder Program tells buyers about upcoming new builds early enough to customize them.
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Two agents, one team
Charles Chapman and Debbie Browne of The Encore Team with RE/MAX Realty Services help buyers and sellers across Montgomery County. Charles knows the market. Debbie keeps every detail on track. Together they guide you from the first question to closing day.
Reliable navigation for your real estate journey.
Questions we hear most
What is my Montgomery County home worth?
Start with an instant online estimate, then ask Charles for a full market analysis based on recent sales near you.
Can I see homes before they are listed?
Yes. Our Special Homefinder Program finds homes before they reach the listing sites. Our New Homefinder Program covers new construction in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Kensington.
How do I sell my Montgomery County home for top dollar, fast?
We advise sellers on preparing the home, price it from recent local sales, and market it to our own buyer network and the MLS. Our goal is the highest price in the shortest time, with as little stress as possible.
Do you help seniors and families plan a move?
Yes. Debbie is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®). Our guides cover downsizing, senior property tax relief and trusted local resources, and we help with 55+ active senior communities.
How do I reach you?
Call Charles at 240-351-8214 or Debbie at 240-351-8212, or the office at 240-403-0400 (extension 319 for Charles). We are at 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
What clients say
“Charles Chapman is honest, easygoing, friendly, knowledgeable, and knows the Montgomery County area and real estate market.”
“They took the time to explain everything in great detail and in plain English. I can’t think of anything they could do better!”
“Charlie and Debbie are outstanding communicators and kept us apprised throughout the selling process. You can count on them to have your best interests at heart and they will work for you.”
“From my perspective, things could not have gone better. My home sold in a few days and above asking price.”
“They are the most reliable and honest straight forward individuals you will ever encounter. They go above and beyond to get you the house you want at the price you want to pay.”
“Simply put they know everything there is to know I think about real estate in Montgomery County. … You really are getting two agents for the price of one.”
“Charles was in constant communication with the lender and the title company and updated me on an almost daily basis. … You can’t do better than to have them working for you!”
“Charlie was able to find this house for us. And he actually did some detective work to track down and talk with the seller. … Charlie is a great agent.”
“He went to battle for us. He made sure we had the best experience getting a home. It was not stressful at all because he shouldered all the burden and all we had to do was sign the paperwork!”
“Charlie made sure we understood what the total costs to expect in such a large rehab project and rather than getting stuck with a money pit we bought a home with Charlie that was much better suited to our family’s needs.”
“Debbie was a pleasure to work with and went over and above to assist me in my search. I highly recommend Debbie to anyone who is planning to purchase property.”
“Charlie helped me buy my first home and since then he has helped me and my family buy several investment properties and sell one home as well. … I would recommend him to anybody.”
“Charlie Chapman, of the Encore team, provided us with real guidance. He helped us to prepare the home for a successful sale with both speed and creative financial solutions to fund necessary upgrades in this highly competitive market.”
“Debbie Browne did everything right when she helped me buy my condominium. I recommend her to anyone because of her Integrity, flexibility and she was always available when I needed her help.”
“It sold the first day it went on the market! … Charles was able to negotiate very effectively through the process.”
“Debbie guided me through the offer process, the purchase process and I’m now sitting in a very nice 4-bedroom ranch and I appreciate Debbie and all her work.”
“With his help, I got my condo sold in just two days on the market … our offer was accepted before competing offers were received. And that saved us money too!”
“You went above and beyond with the sale of my home and I truly appreciate the seamless coordination throughout the process.”
“You are a consummate professional.”
“I bought my first house with Charles Chapman in 2008 … and I bought my second house with him in 2017. Charlie is a great realtor. He will explain everything to you and make sure you know all the pros and cons and be there all the way through.”
“Charles is very knowledgeable about realty and many related fields (taxes, laws, etc). He was always willing to discuss our options patiently and in depth.”
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