Long before virtual home tours became a household term, I was helping military families buy and sell homes remotely. This is not something I adapted to out of necessity - it is something I built my entire business around. When you are stationed across the country or overseas and you receive PCS orders to Southern Maryland, you do not have the luxury of flying back and forth to tour houses. When you are PCSing out and trying to sell your home while simultaneously house-hunting at your next duty station, you need an agent who can handle everything with precision - no matter the distance. That is exactly what I do. And I am very good at it.

My Approach to Virtual Home Buying

When I work with a virtual buyer, I become their eyes and ears, and nose on the ground in Southern Maryland. Here is what that looks like in practice:

Live Video Walkthroughs: I tour homes via live video call - FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Meet, whatever works for you. You are with me in real time as I walk through every room, open every closet, check under sinks, walk the yard, and look at anything that catches my eye. I do not just point the camera - I give you my honest professional assessment as we go.

I Notice What Listing Photos Hide: Listing photos are optimized to make homes look their best. I will tell you about the highway noise from the backyard, the slope of the lot, the age of the roof, or the layout quirk that will drive you crazy in daily life. You get the unfiltered truth.

Recorded Tours You Can Review: I record walkthroughs so you can go back and review them with your spouse or family at a different time zone. Every detail is captured and available to you.

Detailed Written Feedback on Every Property: After each tour, I send you a written summary of my observations - pros, cons, and my honest recommendation.

Digital Offer and Closing Process: Offers, contracts, addendums, and disclosures can all be signed electronically. Closings can be handled remotely with a mobile notary or power of attorney. You do not have to be physically present to buy a home in Maryland.

My Approach to Virtual Home Selling

When you receive PCS orders and need to sell your home, I handle the entire process remotely while you focus on your family and your move.

Virtual Listing Consultation: We meet via video call to walk through your home together. I give you a prioritized prep list - what to fix, what to ignore, and what to leave for buyers to decide.

I Coordinate Everything: Professional photographers, stagers, inspectors, contractors for minor repairs - I have a trusted network and I manage all of it. You give me access and I handle the rest.

Real-Time Updates and Showing Feedback: You will know about every showing, every offer, and every development as it happens. You will never feel like you are in the dark.

Remote Negotiations and Contract Management: I negotiate on your behalf and walk you through every offer and counteroffer over video or phone. All documents are signed electronically.

Remote Closing: In Maryland, sellers can close using a mobile notary, power of attorney, or a mail-away closing. I will guide you to the option that fits your timeline.

Why This Matters for Military Families

Military life does not pause for real estate. PCS orders come with tight timelines, simultaneous buy-and-sell situations, spouses managing the home front while service members are deployed, and the stress of moving across the country with no time to breathe. I understand all of this because I have lived it alongside my clients for years.

I have helped buyers purchase homes in Southern Maryland from duty stations in Japan, Germany, Bahrain, Norfolk, San Diego, and everywhere in between. I have helped sellers list and close their homes while on deployment. I have managed entire transactions from start to close without a client ever setting foot in Maryland.

The Technology I Use

Live video: FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp Video, and Google Meet. Electronic signatures: DocuSign and DotLoop for all contracts and disclosures. 3D Virtual Tours: Matterport 3D tours for every listing I represent, giving remote buyers a fully immersive walkthrough. Drone Photography and Video: Aerial views so buyers can understand the property and its surroundings. Digital document sharing and real-time communication to keep everyone connected throughout the process.

This Is My Specialty - Not a Workaround

Some agents adapted to virtual transactions out of necessity during COVID. I built this capability intentionally, years before that, because the military families I serve needed it. If you are buying or selling remotely and you want to work with someone who has done this hundreds of times and does it exceptionally well, I am your agent.

A Little About Me

I want you to know who you are working with. I am fun, easy-going, and genuinely enjoy what I do - but I am also a straight shooter. I will always tell you the truth, even when it is not what you want to hear. If a house has a problem, I am going to tell you. If the price is wrong, I am going to tell you. If your timeline is tight and we need to move fast, I am going to tell you that too. You will never wonder where you stand with me. My clients describe working with me as refreshingly honest, low-stress, and often a lot more fun than they expected a real estate transaction to be. That combination - real talk wrapped in a good attitude - is something I take a lot of pride in.

Call or text Sarah Mulford-Martin at The Liberty Home Team - (410) 279-6341. Whether you are across the country or across the ocean, I am ready to get to work for your family.