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. 
Boyd McGinn - Associate Broker
Boyd has been in real estate for more than thirty years. The extensive experience he has gained in operating real estate businesses over that period of time is now available to you. Finding homes for families has been a lifetime pursuit. Drawing upon that experience Boyd has developed and perfected real estate systems which deliver the world class experience his clients have come to expect. Boyd brings his expertise and experience to bear in helping you make your home ownership dreams a reality. Boyd is also fluent in Spanish! The father of five children, he and his wife Ninon are now empty-nesters and grandparents and are enjoying it!
Laurie Scheiber - Residential Realtor
Laurie's focus on combining real estate sales, marketing, and a high level of client care helps her bring a unique approach in assisting families with their home selection. 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. Laurie's friendly and professional manner will make it comfortable for you to refer even more friends who want to make their home dreams come true.
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.

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Selling Your Home >Keeping Your House Safe
Home safety precautions are always important, but it is especially important to make your home "accident-proof" while it is on the market. Many strangers will be coming through your home who won't be aware of the minor hazards that you and your family instinctively avoid.
Go through your home with an eye for potential hazards. Remove the obstacles that you can and post "watch your head" or "watch your step" signs where they are needed. Look for loose banisters, uneven steps, precariously placed plants, art objects or anything else that could fall on someone, wet spots on bath or kitchen floors, toys that someone might fall over and anything that you have to step over or duck under. Make sure that rugs will not slip, especially those at the bottom of stairs. There aren't many things that will more quickly dampen a buyer's enthusiasm for a house than a bump on the head or an unexpected trip down a flight of stairs.
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