John Burgess Group
The John Burgess Group of REALTY EXECUTIVES Premier specializes in Residential, Commercial, Investment, New Home Representation and Property Management Real Estate Services in Montgomery County and the surrounding areas of Prince George's County, Baltimore County, Frederick County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Washington County, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania. Whether you plan on buying a home or selling or renting your old one, The Burgess Group can guide you through the real estate process as smoothly as possible and provide you with whatever you may be looking for.
Buying a home is an exciting but often overwhelming experience, particularly if you are buying your first home. As your REALTORS®, we can help you through the home buying process and assure that you find the right home for you, at the right price for you. All home buyers have a number of concerns, all of which we can help you with.
Selling your home involves much more than just placing a “For Sale” sign in your yard and going to the closing. As a REALTOR®, we are here to help you prepare your home for sale, market your home, and guide you through the sale process to ensure you sell your home within your time frame and get the best price possible. |
John BurgessAgent, Listing & Buyer's Agent John Burgess was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Since the third grade, he has been involved with serving and helping others through a variety of customer service-based businesses, such as paper routes, landscaping, owning and operating a local neighborhood pub, and now as a REALTOR®. As both an individual agent and as a Broker with over 25+ agents, John relishes the opportunity to assist people with one of the most important decisions and largest transaction of their lives - the buying and selling of real estate. John's personal life has always been intertwined with sports and athletics, and he is very interested in the physical health of himself and others. He enjoys team activities, coaching sports and most importantly, spending quality time with his family. He is involved with Children’s Hospital / Children’s Miracle Network and organizes the brokerage's signature fundraising events for these charities annually. In his spare time, John likes to travel and cook out on the grill. John's experience includes: a BS Degree Business Management – University of Maryland, Minor Physical Education, 17+ years of Real Estate experience and 8 years owning and operating E.M. Magoo’s Irish American Pub. |
Sarah BeattyAgent, Listing & Buyers Agent Sarah is a seasoned Real Estate Agent who offers unparalleled consultation on all aspects of Real Estate. From condos to multi-million dollar homes, Sarah has sold it all! Sarah is know for being a steady guide through all situations. Ask her about her wedding and you'll know what we mean! In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, travelling and cheering on the Nationals! She is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York and New England Native. She now resides in the District of Columbia with her family. |
Steve TraversaAgent, Listing & Buyers Agent Originally from New York, Steve grew up in Stuart, Florida. After moving to Los Angeles to pursue a music career in the early 80’s, he began working on film crews, ultimately leading to a career of over 30 years in television production and post production. The Discovery Channel brought him to the DC area, which he’s called home since 2005. The tenets of his success as a professional in television include honesty, integrity, keen listening skills and a strong work ethic. As a Realtor, these same skills set the stage for lasting relationships with happy clients, helping them to meet their real estate goals through whatever life brings. Steve lives in Gaithersburg and is happily married, with a blended family of 5 adult children. He enjoys family time, home improvement projects, songwriting and cooking with his wife. |
Jessica SantizoProperty Management I am proud to have served in the United States Marine Corp. During that time, I learned the value of discipline, attention to detail, and hard work. My motivation is making a difference in people’s lives and knowing that I have helped and improved someone’s quality of life is my biggest payoff. Applying all of the skills that I have learned over the years, I am committed to serving you! I am dedicated to providing the highest level of personal attention and industry expertise to every real estate transaction. |
Cara LowryMarketing Coordinator, Business Operations Cara is a lifetime resident of Montgomery County. She attended Northwood High School and then went on to receive a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Maryland College Park. Cara worked as a Math Analyst at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and as an Instructional Data Analyst with Montgomery County Public Schools. She has been with the John Burgess Group since 1996 as a Marketing Specialist, Bookkeeper and a member of the Office Management Team. She is involved with the Marty Lyons Foundation (MLF), So Others Might Eat (SOME) and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) and organizes the brokerage's annual fundraising events for these charities. In her spare time, Cara enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys (now men!) and extended family at family gatherings, sporting events, hiking trails, parks and the beach. |
Pamela BurgessAccounting Services Pamela was raised in Rockville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. She attended Woodward High School then went on to graduate from Indiana University with a BA in Economics, with a minor in Telecommunications. Pamela is married to John and loves to spend time with him and their children. Her previous work experience has taken her through a non-profit association as editorial assistant, an ophthalmologist’s office, and eventually to the John Burgess Group. She has been working part time with The Group performing accounting services. The rest of Pamela’s time is devoted to raising her three children and pursuing her interests in reading, music, dancing, sports, and recreation. |
Halle BurgessTransaction Coordinator, Marketing Assistant Halle was born and raised in the Montgomery County area. She attended Good Counsel High School then went on to graduate from McDaniel College with a degree in Communication and Art. While at McDaniel, she had the opportunity to play basketball and to study abroad in Budapest, Hungary. Halle loves to travel (having been to 14 countries and counting!) and feels most at peace on the beach with her family. |