Specialties

Listing Agent
Buyer's Agent
Relocation
Licensed in MD

Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - BS Degree

Client Testimonials

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ā€œBryan is excellent at his job! From the very first meeting I knew we found our agent. He guided us through prepping the house. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and knew what we needed to do to attract buyers. He has an awesome network of contacts and our house was sold before it went to market. We ended up moving 8 hours away and I'm just sorry he's not in our new area to help us find our next home.ā€œ - M. Riesel

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ā€œAs first-time homebuyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Bryan! He is so knowledgeable, patient, and was always available to guide us through the process. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we found our dream home without feeling overwhelmed. Highly recommend Bryan for anyone looking to buy!ā€œ - J. Samet

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ā€œBryan is a true professional. His was willing to do absolutely anything and everything he could to maximize the presentation of our home. He works quickly and diligently. He has excellent communication skills. He knows the local market extremely well and he is well connected within the community to bring resources in to make the sale when needed. I've worked with several realtors and very few provide the value Bryan does.ā€œ - T. Zorc

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ā€œBryan was so awesome. He was responsive to all of my MANY questions. He prepared a book for us that had all of the information we needed. The staging done on his dime we believe made a HUGE difference in the offer on our home. We used him to both buy and sell. Highly highly recommend!!ā€œ - M. Passwaters

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ā€œBryan was immensely helpful in helping us sell our home. He definitely goes above and beyond. From helping to hire contractors to get the house in tip-top shape, to coordinating stagers and professional photography as well as making multiple trips to the home to help clean and tidy the house before it went on the market. We had a very challenging selling situation and he expertly navigated us through everything. We are very grateful for his help and will definitely use him for any future home purchases or sales.ā€œ - D. Webster

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ā€œIt has been a great pleasure working with Bryan to sell our home. Bryan is incredibly knowledgeable about the local market, providing valuable insights that helped us make informed decisions. For our first meeting, unlike other realtors we interviewed, Bryan came prepared specifically driving conversation about our property and comparable properties in the area. It was professionally done with detailed analysis of our home compared to similar homes with concrete facts accompanied by photos. Bryan walked us through his strategy going to the market and openly discussed his approach. From the first meeting, we knew Bryan is the best person for the job - not only because of his extensive knowledge but his genuine honesty. Bryan personally made sure that all aspects of the property were in top shape from interior staging to exterior appearance and individual early spring flower planting. He's very responsive and an excellent communicator even when out of town for a family event. Bryan demonstrated his exceptional negotiating skills helping us secure the best deal for our home - higher than we ever anticipated. We highly recommend Bryan to anyone looking for a "piece of mind" professional realtor experience.ā€œ - A. Larkin

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ā€œMy husband and I interviewed several realtors before deciding who we wanted to work with. We first met Bryan by attending his open houses, which immediately reflected the quality of his work. After unexpectedly visiting three of them, we realized we genuinely wanted him to represent us. Bryan embodies the qualities everyone hopes for in a realtor: Knowledgeable & Strategic – He’s deeply informed about the local market and approaches every step with a clear, thoughtful plan. His negotiation skills are sharp and always centered on what’s right for his clients. Patient & Respectful – We never felt rushed during home tours. If we wanted to revisit a property for peace of mind, he made sure we had that opportunity. He listens without judgment and respects boundaries—he never pressured me beyond my comfort zone. Confident & Committed – As a passionate homeowner himself, Bryan understands the care and attention a home deserves. He offered invaluable advice on staging and preparing our home for sale, with a keen eye for detail that truly made a difference. Buying a home is a deeply personal experience, and I honestly believe we couldn’t have done it without him. If we ever buy another home, we’ll absolutely want Bryan by our side again—though hopefully not for another 30 years!ā€œ - N. Broemm

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ā€œBryan is an incredible realtor. My wife and I had joked for years, knowing Bryan's personality and his attention to detail, that if we ever sold our home, we would use Bryan. It was a great decision. Bryan is extremely knowledgeable about the Maryland real estate market, particularly Howard County. He is also a great communicator and a very hands-on realtor. I truly appreciated his attention to detail, the insights he provided throughout the process, and his recommendations. We could tell it was really important to Bryan to ensure we were happy from start to finish -- and we were. We sold our home in four days for more than the list price. We would highly recommend Bryan to anyone in need of a realtor, particularly one who will take a personal interest in you and the sale of your home.ā€œ - S. Quisenberry

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ā€œBryan helped us get $50k over asking! He ran a great process from start to finish, arranging repair work, staging, pictures, and a seamless closing. Bryan helped us navigate any issues that popped up and managed the whole process while we were out of state. Highly recommend working with Bryan to buy or sell your home!ā€œ - K. Berganski

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ā€œBryan Bartlett was outstanding to work with from start to finish. He represented us in both the purchase of our new home and the sale of our previous one and exceeded expectations every step of the way. Bryan is incredibly hardworking, highly communicative, and brings a level of technical expertise that really sets him apart. What impressed us most was his willingness to go above and beyond, not just as a realtor but as a true consultant. He even rolled up his sleeves and helped us get our home ready for sale, which speaks volumes about his dedication. On top of that, he is an exceptional negotiator who consistently had our best interests front and center. We genuinely could not imagine a better person to guide us through this process. Bryan is a first class professional and an even better person. We would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.ā€œ - B. Nichols

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ā€œBryan was absolutely fantastic to work with. He sold our home before it even hit the market and helped us find our beautiful new home. He is incredibly responsive, patient, and always happy to answer our questions. We couldn’t recommend Bryan more highly to anyone buying or selling a home.ā€œ - K. Vadnais

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ā€œBryan is AMAZING! I actually changed realtors and feel so fortunate to have found Bryan. He is very knowledgeable about the area and the market in general. He is not pushy, responsive, and really listens to your specific needs. We are moving back to the area after 25 years & are downsizing. We were not familiar with the Baltimore area, but had clear ideas about what we wanted in this period of our lives. Bryan worked with us and adapted the searches and his approach as we went along. Once we found the property we wanted, Bryan was instrumental in negotiating a fair deal. He worked with the sellers and their agent to create an easy, seamless transaction. I would, without hesitation, HIGHLY recommend Bryan to anyone at any stage in life looking to buy or sell a home. He’s great!!ā€œ - S. Rajan

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ā€œBryan did an amazing job with the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home! We were first time home buyers and I loved how responsive and communicative he was to our questions with the whole process. He was very efficient and detail oriented. He also made the process feel seamless (which I am sure there were some bumps), but it did not show. I highly recommend Bryan, you will not be disappointed!ā€œ - A. Donin

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ā€œBryan did an amazing job helping us with the sale of our home. When we first met him we spent a long time discussing real estate philosophies and negotiating strategies and we were extremely impressed with how thoughtful he was and how insightful his views were. As soon as we decided to work with Bryan, he went above and beyond in every way, for example, personally buying and changing lightbulbs in our home for us and making custom framed signs for potential buyers to address some safety concerns we had. Bryan was able to get us the full amount we wanted in a super quick timeframe in a very challenging market. He did everything possible to make this happen, including investing a lot of his own time and money. He made sure that all of the paperwork was correct and that the transaction was executed cleanly. He showed up for every meeting and was there for us at every stage of the process. Whenever there were tough decisions to be made and stress points during the transaction (which there always are), Bryan kept us grounded and gave excellent advice, without ever being pushy or pressuring us in any way. We cannot think of anything negative to say and would highly recommend working with Bryan.ā€œ - D. Bernsohn

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"Within days of listing a house that we thought would be difficult to sell (which is what we experienced years ago when we tried to sell it the first time) we received offers within a matter of days. Bryan made the entire sale process so easy - in fact, he even did a ton of the interior repairs himself, hauled junk left in the backyard, and landscaped - WELL above and beyond what we expected. We can't say enough about the assistance we received, and I can honestly say I've never gotten more "help" from anyone that I've hired for a service." - Doug M

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"Bryan did an outstanding job helping me sell my home in Ellicott City. From beginning to end he helped guide me every step of the way. He went above and beyond just being my realtor. The day before it went on the market he cut my grass and trimmed the trees in the front yard. My house sold within 3 days and settled within a month. I would definitely recommend Bryan if you are looking to sell or buy a home." - Vivian B.

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"We highly recommend Bryan if you are looking to sell your home! From day one he made us feel that we were his main priority. He advised us on all steps from beginning to end; and boy was he right!! We never thought the entire process would go as smooth as it did! Bryan’s expert real estate advice allowed us to smoothly transition to our new life at the beach!" - Hugh S.

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"Recommended to me by a relative, Bryan surpassed all my expectations for a realtor. He takes a personal interest in his clients, gives help wherever is needed and does extraordinary marketing of property. There was actually nothing more than could be done. On top of everything. Bryan is extremely nice guy and so easy to deal with. Hire him if you want the best!" - Marilyn F.

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"Bryan is amazing. He was everything we needed to sell our first home. Bryan was accessible, friendly, responsive, thorough, professional, and he went above and beyond, visiting the house when we couldn't go ourselves, to make sure everything was proceeding in the repair work and that the house was ready to go on the market. He was honest and told us what we needed to do and what we needed to consider, and stayed ahead of the paperwork. I recommend working with him! He made the process easy and frustration-free. He was ethical and transparent, too, and was very understanding when we were confused or frustrated. Bryan is an excellent agent. He researched our quirky house and neighborhood, and was 100 percent prepared, giving us his complete professional attention." - Andrea M.

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"Bryan is a stellar real estate agent! The service we received from Bryan was truly exceptional. Bryan spent time with us explaining the entire house selling process. He was always available even at a moment's notice. He responded to emails and texts promptly. Bryan is personable and professional. He is also incredibly detail oriented. His expertise and skill yielded a very positive experience for us. Bryan is the reason that our house had so many showings, and sold in one weekend. He was able to negotiate a selling price that we were thrilled with. Bryan definitely goes above and beyond for his clients. His service is second to none. We could not have asked for a better agent." - Cheryl H.

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Howard High School
Centennial High
Ellicott City Lights
About Bryan

Bryan: Your Expert Real Estate Agent in Howard County

Bryan is the #1-ranked individual agent (2022) in Howard County. Born and raised in Maryland, he graduated with a BS degree from UMBC and has spent the last 20 years as a homeowner in Ellicott City. This lifelong experience in the area has provided Bryan with vast knowledge of Maryland neighborhoods, and his enthusiasm and love for the area are contagious.

Bryan takes an active role in the community and is very family-oriented, volunteering and coaching youth sports. Married with two school-aged children, Bryan understands the extreme importance of finding the right home and will work tirelessly to help you do just that. A proud supporter of the Howard High Athletics Dept (Go Lions!) and Centennial High Boosters. With 20+ years of sales experience, particularly focused on negotiation, project acquisition, and management, Bryan is an excellent choice to help you sell or purchase a home.

Bryan started his real estate career with a strong desire to be of service to his community and aimed to become one of the most trusted and valued professionals in the business. If Bryan looks familiar, you may recognize him from his spectacular holiday light show known as "Ellicott City Lights." In fact, you may have seen him and his family on national television on season 3 of ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight!

How Bryan Can Help You

As an expert in the 103 Corridor including Ellicott City homes for sale, houses for sale in Columbia, MD, Catonsville houses for sale, and Howard County houses for sale, Bryan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate in the area. Understanding that the real estate market varies from place to place, you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. Bryan is eager to serve you and help you navigate the market for single-family homes for sale.

Find Your Next Home With deep insights into Ellicott City homes for sale, houses for sale in Columbia, MD, and Catonsville houses for sale, Bryan can work with you to find the perfect home at the right price. He understands the importance of neighborhood amenities and will ensure all your essential criteria are met. 

Sell a Home When it's time to move, you need a dedicated professional who will effectively market your home, show it to prospective buyers, negotiate purchase contracts, arrange financing, oversee inspections, and handle all necessary paperwork to ensure a smooth closing. Bryan manages everything from start to finish to ensure a seamless process.

Consult on Home Selling Tactics Buyers often need help visualizing themselves in your home. Bryan can make your home appealing to its ideal audience, which can help you achieve top dollar. From staging and making minor repairs or improvements to simply painting walls, Bryan provides the strategies to ensure your home sells quickly.

Bryan Bartlett’s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants

$2,550,000

6
Bedrooms
7,474
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
an aerial view of a house with a yard and trees

$1,800,000

5
Bedrooms
5,297
Square Feet
0.70
Acres
$1,567,000 | 11607 Whitetail Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042

$1,567,000

5
Bedrooms
5,923
Square Feet
1.26
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and balcony

$1,500,000

5
Bedrooms
7,125
Square Feet
1
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,443,000

5
Bedrooms
6,490
Square Feet
1.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and green space

$1,325,000

5
Bedrooms
4,736
Square Feet
1.23
Acres
$1,295,500 | 5032 Ellis Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043

$1,295,500

4
Bedrooms
5,654
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,211,000

5
Bedrooms
5,080
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$1,200,000 | 21129 Golf Estates Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

$1,200,000

5
Bedrooms
6,990
Square Feet
2.04
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and trees

$1,120,000

7
Bedrooms
5,950
Square Feet
1.06
Acres
$1,100,000 | 6703 Queens Chapel Road, University Park, MD 20782

$1,100,000

4
Bedrooms
3,616
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,090,000 | 7104 Crabbury Court, Clarksville, MD 21029

$1,090,000

4
Bedrooms
4,007
Square Feet
0.76
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,080,000

4
Bedrooms
4,147
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
$1,050,000 | 4506 Sammual Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043

$1,050,000

5
Bedrooms
4,382
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
an aerial view of a golf course with parking space

$1,035,000

6
Bedrooms
2,754
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,030,000 | 1725 Cattail Woods Lane, Woodbine, MD 21797

$1,030,000

4
Bedrooms
4,781
Square Feet
1.24
Acres
$1,010,000 | 4717 Wigglesworth Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043

$1,010,000

6
Bedrooms
3,665
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$1,000,000 | 4104 Byeforde Court, Kensington, MD 20895

$1,000,000

4
Bedrooms
2,751
Square Feet
0.39
Acres