In January 2007 YWGC Realty was created to cater to Baltimore and Maryland home sellers and buyers, with nothing more than five leaders in Baltimore residential real estate sales and a dream.
 
We wanted to create a business where associates are handpicked for their excellence. Our goal was to make them part of the family - esteemed, respected and empowered to succeed. There was a lot of wisdom in that founding vision. Today, just four short years later, YWGC is already among the largest independently owned residential real estate companies in Baltimore and Maryland. The influence of our progressive company goes far beyond the real estate industry. According to SmartCEO magazine, YWGC is one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Baltimore.
 
Yerman Witman Gaines and Conklin Realty was founded  on the expertise and experience of Michael Yerman, Marc Witman, Brandon Gaines, Cindy Conklin and Bob Merbler. These individuals, firmly entrenched and successful in their various Maryland markets, have attracted the very finest managers and agents to their team.
 
YWGC's excellent partnership group:

Michael Yerman

Selling Baltimore real estate and MD realty has been Michael Yerman’s passion for more than 30 years. Starting in 1976, Michael has led various real estate organizations - either as CEO or as a top producer - at firms such as Meredith Real Estate/Better Homes and Gardens (CEO) and Long and Foster. Michael is an acknowledged leader among MD realtors, having served as President of the Maryland Association of Realtors, the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, and the Baltimore Corporation for Housing Partnership.

Marc Witman

Marc Witman is a true leader of the MD realty community.  He served as President of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors (GBBR) in 1999, and has been active on its committees ever since. In 1998, he was the GBBR’s “Realtor of the Year,” and currently serves on the Board Of Directors for the Maryland Association of Realtors. A believer in reinvesting in the community, Marc was the founding president of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors Foundation, and in 2000 he was director of the Greater Baltimore Alliance, the region’s leading economic development organization.

Marc is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Home Builders Association of Maryland, and is a life member of the Real Estate Million Dollar Association.

Brandon Gaines

As one of Baltimore and Maryland’s leading real estate professionals since 1977, Brandon is always focused on increasing the level of service he provides to his clients.  Famous for his strong work ethic, Brandon strives to make the process of buying or selling a home a positive and successful experience for all parties. Brandon’s commitment to the Greater Baltimore community includes serving on a wide variety of nonprofit boards over many years.
Brandon currently serves as President of the Boys’ Latin School Board of Trustees and is a member of the Alumni Board. He has also been very active in the Real Estate industry, serving as President of the Baltimore Board of Realtors in 1991 and receiving their “Realtor of the Year” award in 1993.  Brandon is an Associate Broker and has his CRS and GRI professional designations.

Cindy Conklin and Bob Merbler

Cindy Conklin and Bob Merbler have achieved extraordinary success in Baltimore City and are consistent leaders in moving Baltimore homes for sale. From Federal Hill to Canton, Roland Park and Hampden, this duo has an unparalleled knowledge of Baltimore real estate and houses for sale. After five years at T. Rowe Price in the early  1980’s, Cindy began her career in real estate at O’Conor, Piper & Flynn (later Coldwell Banker) in 1985. In 2007, Cindy and Bob joined the partnership of The Strata Group and Yerman Witman Gaines & Conklin Realty. Cindy remains the same successful and knowledgeable professional, loyal to her clients and her community. She is dedicated to civic activities, serving as a volunteer with Christ Lutheran Place (a women & children’s shelter), Port Discovery Children’s Museum, and the Alumnae Council for Dickinson College.