The photo of the water lily as seen on our signs, taken from my Mother's pond - Cathy Wantz
ABOUT REAL ESTATE TODAY®
Independent. Family-Owned. Unmatched Local Expertise.
Established in 2001, Real Estate Today® is a premier, family-owned independent brokerage dedicated to serving buyers, sellers, and investors across Hagerstown, Washington County (MD), Frederick County (MD), and Franklin County (PA).
Our brokerage specializes in residential, commercial, historic properties, farms, estates, multi-family, and land sales. Supported by an in-house real estate attorney and backed by decades of award-winning performance, we combine high-tech innovation with personalized, full-service representation.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
William C. Wantz | Broker & Real Estate Attorney
Admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1975, William C. Wantz brings over four decades of specialized legal counsel to Real Estate Today®. His extensive legal practice emphasizes:
Real property law & real estate brokerage regulation
Planning, zoning, and land development law
Commercial financing & municipal annexation
Having an attorney at the helm provides our clients and agents with an unparalleled level of contract precision, regulatory oversight, and complex transactional security.
Cathy Wantz | Founder & Senior REALTOR®
A licensed REALTOR® since 1992, Cathy Wantz is recognized as one of the region’s most trusted, high-producing agents. With over 30 years of hands-on market experience, Cathy offers deep local knowledge and a long-standing tradition of client excellence.
Notable Awards & Recognition:
2018: Voted Top 3 Real Estate Agent in the Region (Hagerstown Magazine’s Hot List)
2018: Earned national Best of HomeLight Award (Top 5% Agent Regionally)
Toby Wantz | Associate Broker & High-Tech Marketing Specialist
Licensed since 2008, Toby Wantz, Associate Broker (GRI), pairs nearly two decades of local expertise with cutting-edge media marketing. Toby serves on the Pen-Mar Board of REALTORS® as Maryland Director and Education Committee Member.
Award-Winning Local Representation:
2026 Winner: #1 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2025 Winner: Top 3 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2024 Winner: #1 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2023 Winner: Top 3 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2022 Winner: #1 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2021 Winner: #1 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2019 Winner: Top 3 BEST Real Estate Agent (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2018 Winner: Earned national Best of HomeLight Award (Top 1% Agent)
AWARD-WINNING BROKERAGE RECOGNITION
Our commitment to excellence has made Real Estate Today® a top-voted brokerage year after year:
2025 & 2024: Top 3 Real Estate Office (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2024: 3rd Best Real Estate Office (Hagerstown Magazine’s Hot List)
2022 & 2021: Top 5 Real Estate Office (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
2021: 3rd Best Real Estate Office (Hagerstown Magazine’s Hot List)
2020: 2nd Best Real Estate Company in the Tri-State (VerStandig Media)
2019: Top Real Estate Office in the Tri-State (Herald-Mail Community’s Choice Awards)
WHY WORK WITH REAL ESTATE TODAY®?
We provide full-service representation with complete transparency—no hidden fees, ever.
Dual-State Licensing: Serving clients throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Comprehensive Property Specialties: Residential homes, commercial properties, historic sites, working farms, estate sales, and raw land development.
Modern Marketing Suite: High-definition video walkthroughs, targeted social media campaigns, high-quality professional photography, custom print flyers, and extensive web exposure.
Full-Service Advisory: In-depth Comparative Market Analyses (CMAs), strategic home staging guidance, and expert contract negotiation.
Ready to Make Your Next Move?
Whether buying, selling, or developing real estate in the Tri-State region, partner with a family-owned team backed by legal authority and market leadership.
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