With over 35 years of real estate expertise, Cornelia C. Heckenbach, Associate Broker, has established herself as one of the most accomplished and respected real estate professionals serving Talbot County and St. Michaels. Originally from Germany, Cornelia relocated to Talbot County in 1990 and has been passionately helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore ever since.

Consistently ranked among Talbot County’s top-selling agents across all real estate offices since 2009, Cornelia is also recognized year after year as a Top 100 Elite Performer with Long & Foster Real Estate and ranks among the top real estate professionals nationwide. Her exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication have earned her numerous prestigious accolades, including the Long & Foster Master Club Award, Coastal Top Producer honors, recognition as a Top 300 Chesapeake Real Producer, and being voted Talbot County’s #1 Residential Real Estate Agent by local readers.

Cornelia specializes in waterfront estates, luxury homes, farms, unimproved land, investment properties, starter homes, new construction, and development opportunities. Known for her strategic marketing, strong negotiation skills, and personalized hands-on approach, she provides premier representation tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Fluent in three languages and connected to the Forbes Global Network, Cornelia combines international reach with unmatched local expertise, offering exceptional service to local, national, and international clients alike. Her integrity, work ethic, and in-depth market knowledge continue to make her one of the Eastern Shore’s most trusted and sought-after real estate professionals.