Our Team Is On YOUR Side! 

As a top Realtor and Associate Broker, I do not work alone. I am the director of an ace team of real estate professionals. Together with Residential Realtors—Laurie Scheiber, Sergio Schmidt, and Chris Obering—The McGinn Real Estate Group can handle all of your real estate needs.  

Laurie Scheiber - ABR Realtor Consultant

in Laurie's focus on combining real estate expertise, marketing, and a high level of client care helps her bring a unique approach to assist families with their home selection.  Laurie listens to her clients, learning what is most important to them in their search.  She takes the time to reserach options, making sure to use her clients' time well and wisely.  Detail oriented and tenacious, she works hard and is a powerful advocate for her clients.  Laurie lives in Columbia with her husband Cliff, and together they have six grown and growing children.  She is active in the Howard County Chamber of Commerce and is a memeber of REBAC and the Institue for Luxury Home Marketing.  Laurie's friendly and professional manner take stress out of the home buying and selling process, and lead many of her clients to refer their friends and family to her as the seek their own home dreams.




Sergio Schmidt - Residential Realtor

Sergio is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.  He served as a pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church in his native Brazil, and is truly concerned about what is best for his clients.  He is no stranger to hard work, and labors tirelessly to assist his clients in finding homes that suit their needs.  He and his wife Lilian are proud of their children:  their daughter who is attending nursing college, and their son who is a senior in high school.  Sergio understands the importance of having a good home and neighborhood for your family, and wants only the best for his clients.





Chris Obering - Residential Realtor

In this complex real estate market you want someone on your side who knows how to help you make the most practical decision about the price you will pay for your new home!  In addition to his role as a real estate agent, Chris offers his experience as a real estate appraiser as an additional bonus for his clients.  He worked as an appraiser for several years before deciding to join the more people-oriented side of the business of putting families in homes.  Chris is warm, friendly, hard working, and loves negotiating on behalf of his clients.  Chris and his wife Tracey have three wonderful children.






Ninon McGinn - Office Manager

Ninon is the glue that keeps us all together.  She is our office manager and works hard to ensure that all business activities are clearly defined and properly executed.  Ninon has many years of experience in working with computer and technology systems which add depth and consistency to our organization.  In her spare time she provides invaluable motherly advice and counsel to her five grown children and spoils her grandson whenever possible.

Kathleen Zimmer - Transaction Coordinator

Kathleen coordinates the many details from contract acceptance to settlement.  During that period, Kathleen will work to ensure all parties to the contract are kept up to date on developments and that all deadlines are met in a timely manner.  Kathleen brings a wealth of experience to this process.  She worked for a local title company for three years and has worked in the real estate industry for four years.  Kathleen and her husband, Robert, have three young children: one girl and two boys.  When she is working for you, you will really appreciate Kathleen's kind, efficient, and friendly manner.





Debbie Sell - Administrative Assistant

Debbie is one of the key reasons why 98% of our business comes from referrals. She plays an integral part in developing and implementing great systems which allow us to deliver the high level of service we promise our clients. Debbie has a strong background in computers and IT systems. She has been working in the real estate industry in one form or another since high school. Her background in business studies combined with her wonderful personality make Debbie a very important contributor to our success.  Along with her husband Mike, Debbie enjoys warm weather sports, camping, and working with the youth in her church.