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About Us McNelis &
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Your Real Estate Experts for Residential and Commercial Properties in Southern Maryland
At McNelis & Associates of Berkshire Hathaway, we bring over 30 years of unmatched experience in both residential and commercial real estate across Maryland. Founded and led by Chris McNelis, our team has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and results—especially within the distinctive market of luxury waterfront properties.
From the quiet charm of Chesapeake Beach to the dynamic energy of the DC Metropolitan area, our deep roots enable us to serve clients with a clear understanding of the market and local lifestyle. Our mission is simple: deliver concierge-level service backed by industry knowledge, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to your goals. Whether you’re buying a waterfront retreat, investing in Maryland commercial properties for sale, or selling your home, we’re here to make the process seamless and successful.
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Featured Properties
Southern Maryland Commercial
Chesapeake Lifestyle
Featured Areas
Featured Areas
Beach Lothian Deale Dunkirk Chesapeake
Beach North Beach Huntingtown Prince
Frederick St. Leonard Solomons Lusby Indian Head Nanjemoy Waldorf Hughesville La Plata Cobb Island Mechanicsville Loveville Hollywood Leonardtown Pax River Nas St. Mary’s City Chesapeake
Bay Choptank River Patuxent River Potomac River
Lothian|Deale
Southern Anne Arundel County
Lothian offers scenic farmland, quiet country living, and a strong sense of community, with easy access to major roads and the Chesapeake Bay. Deale, a small waterfront town on the Bay, is known for boating, fishing, and a relaxed coastal vibe, featuring marinas, seafood restaurants, and a mix of residential and vacation homes.
Dunkirk|Chesapeake Beach
Northern Calvert County
Dunkirk, a peaceful rural community, provides a quiet, suburban lifestyle with a close-knit atmosphere and easy access to nearby towns. Chesapeake Beach, a charming waterfront town on the Chesapeake Bay, features scenic views, beaches, boating, fishing, and attractions like the Railway Museum, boardwalk, and resorts.
Huntingtown|Prince Frederick
Mid Calvert County
Huntingtown, a small suburban town, features a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of residential homes, farms, and outdoor spaces, offering peace while remaining close to larger towns. Prince Frederick, the county seat of Calvert County, combines suburban convenience with rural charm, offering local shops, restaurants, and parks. It serves as the county’s hub, providing easy access to amenities and natural beauty.
St. Leonard|Solomons|Lusby
St. Leonard offers a peaceful rural setting with farmland and residential homes, just a short drive from the Chesapeake Bay. Solomons is a picturesque waterfront town known for its maritime culture, scenic views, and attractions like the Calvert Marine Museum and boardwalk. Lusby features a mix of established neighborhoods and natural beauty, with easy access to parks, waterways, and everyday conveniences.
Indian Head|Nanjemoy
Western Charles County
Indian Head, along the Potomac River, combines historic charm with a quiet, suburban vibe and proximity to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Support Facility. Nearby Nanjemoy offers a serene country setting with scenic landscapes and farmland, perfect for those seeking peace and nature.
Wardolf|Hughesville
Northern Charles County
Waldorf, a fast-growing suburban community in Charles County, offers vibrant shopping, dining, and recreational options with easy access to Washington, D.C., while nearby Hughesville provides a peaceful, rural atmosphere with historic charm and agricultural heritage, offering a quiet retreat close to larger towns.
La PLata|Cobb Island
Southern Charles County
La Plata combines suburban and rural living with a charming downtown, local shops, and easy access to nature. Cobb Island offers a peaceful waterfront lifestyle along the Potomac, ideal for fishing, boating, and enjoying serene river views.
Mechanicsville|Loveville
Northern St. Mary's County
Mechanicsville, a quiet town in St. Mary’s County, offers a peaceful, suburban feel surrounded by farmland and natural beauty, while nearby Loveville, known for its agricultural roots and Amish community, provides a serene, country atmosphere with traditional farming practices and handcrafted goods.
Hollywood|Leonardtown
Mid St. Mary's County
Hollywood, a peaceful rural area with a tight-knit community and a quiet, suburban atmosphere, lies just a short distance from Leonardtown, the historic county seat of St. Mary’s County, known for its vibrant community, quaint shops, and scenic waterfront views.
Pax River Nas|St. Mary’s City
Southern St. Mary's County
NAS Patuxent River is a key U.S. Navy base for aviation research and testing, while nearby St. Mary’s City, Maryland’s first colonial capital, offers historic charm, archaeological sites, and the scenic waterfront campus of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Lothian|Deale
Southern Anne Arundel County
Lothian offers scenic farmland, quiet country living, and a strong sense of community, with easy access to major roads and the Chesapeake Bay. Deale, a small waterfront town on the Bay, is known for boating, fishing, and a relaxed coastal vibe, featuring marinas, seafood restaurants, and a mix of residential and vacation homes.
Dunkirk|Chesapeake Beach
Northern Calvert County
Dunkirk, a peaceful rural community, provides a quiet, suburban lifestyle with a close-knit atmosphere and easy access to nearby towns. Chesapeake Beach, a charming waterfront town on the Chesapeake Bay, features scenic views, beaches, boating, fishing, and attractions like the Railway Museum, boardwalk, and resorts.
Huntingtown|Prince Frederick
Mid Calvert County
Huntingtown, a small suburban town, features a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of residential homes, farms, and outdoor spaces, offering peace while remaining close to larger towns. Prince Frederick, the county seat of Calvert County, combines suburban convenience with rural charm, offering local shops, restaurants, and parks. It serves as the county’s hub, providing easy access to amenities and natural beauty.
St. Leonard|Solomons
Southern Calvert County
St. Leonard offers a peaceful rural setting with farmland and residential homes, just a short drive from the Chesapeake Bay. Solomons, a picturesque waterfront town at the Patuxent River's mouth, is known for its maritime culture, scenic views, and attractions like the Calvert Marine Museum and boardwalk.
Indian Head|Nanjemoy
Western Charles County
Indian Head, along the Potomac River, combines historic charm with a quiet, suburban vibe and proximity to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Support Facility. Nearby Nanjemoy offers a serene country setting with scenic landscapes and farmland, perfect for those seeking peace and nature.
Wardolf|Hughesville
Northern Charles County
Waldorf, a fast-growing suburban community in Charles County, offers vibrant shopping, dining, and recreational options with easy access to Washington, D.C., while nearby Hughesville provides a peaceful, rural atmosphere with historic charm and agricultural heritage, offering a quiet retreat close to larger towns.
La PLata|Cobb Island
Southern Charles County
La Plata combines suburban and rural living with a charming downtown, local shops, and easy access to nature. Cobb Island offers a peaceful waterfront lifestyle along the Potomac, ideal for fishing, boating, and enjoying serene river views.
Mechanicsville|Loveville
Northern St. Mary's County
Mechanicsville, a quiet town in St. Mary’s County, offers a peaceful, suburban feel surrounded by farmland and natural beauty, while nearby Loveville, known for its agricultural roots and Amish community, provides a serene, country atmosphere with traditional farming practices and handcrafted goods.
Hollywood|Leonardtown
Mid St. Mary's County
Hollywood, a peaceful rural area with a tight-knit community and a quiet, suburban atmosphere, lies just a short distance from Leonardtown, the historic county seat of St. Mary’s County, known for its vibrant community, quaint shops, and scenic waterfront views.
Pax River Nas|St. Mary’s City
Southern St. Mary's County
NAS Patuxent River is a key U.S. Navy base for aviation research and testing, while nearby St. Mary’s City, Maryland’s first colonial capital, offers historic charm, archaeological sites, and the scenic waterfront campus of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
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Client Testimonials
“Lewie Aldridge knows his stuff. That is what you need to go through the buying process. All agents are not the same, Lewie rises above. Thank you for your patience with a nervous buyer. Everything worked as you said it would.”
Liz OMalley
“Diana and Chris helped us sell our house in a slow market. They were aggressive in their marketing efforts and gave us good advice on how to prep the house for market given the current environment. We closed remotely, so their timely and through communications throughout the process very much appreciated!”
Dustin Adams
“My selling agent was Lewie Aldridge, III. Not only is he proactive, resourceful, trustworthy, attentive, empathetic but also savvy and strategic. He also provided some wonderful resources for contractors (getting new flooring) and was tenacious in getting me the best deal along with being very responsive and accessible. I definitely have and had peace of mind with Lewie's handling of my purchase transaction.”
Trudy White
“I have worked closely with Geoffrey since 2021. He has always been reliable, accessible, quick to respond and, most importantly, honest to a fault. Whenever I had questions, he was always able to answer them quickly and completely. I would wholeheartedly & emphatically recommend working with him.”
Chris Hanley
“I work with Chris professionally and worked with her on the purchase of my last home. Her and the whole team are super professional and handle every detail of the transaction with ease while explaining every detail so it makes sense.”
Darren Rickwood
“Christine McNelis recently represented me in a real estate transaction. She has been my realtor for 20 years . I am now proud to say she is also my friend. Chris handled a multitude of projects for me. She has always gone above and beyond to make sure I was protected, while making sure we accomplished our goals fairly, and efficiently. I could not imagine going through my real estate transactions without Chris and her vast knowledge of real estate as well as her professionalism. I never worried about anything because she always had my best interests first. I wish I could give her 10 stars, but I’m limited to five. I highly recommend Christine McNelis for any real estate transaction. She is the best.”
Karen Taylor
“We were selling our parents home that had been in the family for over 40 years and were struggling with the entire process especially because none of us lived in the area. Chris and Will were excellent and made the process simple for us! First, Chris' deep knowledge of the waterfront market in Southern MD was impressive and she realized the value of our parent's home. She recommended a price that was well above the other two agents we spoke with and we ended up with a full price offer! Second, there were several repairs/updates that were needed from painting to power washing etc and Chris and Will had a great team of contractors available to quickly fix all the issues and they handled all the logistics with the contractors as well. Third, when we received an offer, Chris went through it in great detail with us giving her input and recommendations which ultimately closed the deal. Finally, their communication throughout the process was excellent. Whether via email or text, both Chris and Will were always available and quick to reply. In closing, I would highly recommend working with Chris, Will and their team. They made the selling process simple! :-)”
Rob Vasta
“Stefon was wonderful to work with, he perused all avenues of options for us and indulged us with his experience in the field. He helped us understand each process throughout home hunting and buying. Very and highly appreciated! The team there is great.”
Savanna Dowell
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Chris is simply the best—super professional, and she and her team will go above and beyond in all areas, from virtual walk-throughs to helping you get settled in your new house. Amazing realtor who knows everything about the area and will make your home buying experience a dream.
”Chad S.
“Chris is an absolute rockstar. She went above and beyond at every step of the process and is an expert on all things that come with living near and on the water—things we would have never known to ask. She also knows Southern Maryland like the back of her hand, and we have come to learn that she is one of the most respected people in this area. But most importantly, without a doubt, we would not have nabbed our new house without her. It was a hot market with multiple offers, but she was a pro's pro and made it happen!”
James N.
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