Buying · Selling · Managing

Real Estate Services

Buying, selling, and managing under one roof — so the conversation never restarts when your strategy changes.

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Built around the way owners actually think

“Sell the Rental” and “Keep Managing It Well” Are the Same Decision.

Most owners don’t separate the two, so neither do we. The team that understands your operating numbers is the one that helps you make the transaction.

Single-family, townhomes, condos, small multifamily, and commercial — across Howard County, Baltimore, and the surrounding Maryland markets.

What we cover

Real Estate Services

Buy-Side Representation

For investors, owner-occupants, and growing portfolios. We pull comparable rents alongside comparable sales — the operating math matters as much as the price.

Sell-Side Representation

Pricing, photography, MLS marketing, broker outreach, and negotiation. Selling a rental? We coordinate tenant showings, lease-end timing, and deposit reconciliation.

Free Market Analysis

A grounded comparative market analysis for any property — whether you list this quarter, next year, or never. No hard sell.

Brokerage Partnership

We operate in partnership with Samson Properties, which holds our licenses — regional back-office strength with boutique, owner-aligned service.

Why it matters

A Broker Who Also Manages Property Changes Three Things

The Numbers Are Real

Listing brokers without operating experience guess at rent, expense ratios, and capex. We see those numbers every month, on similar properties, in the same submarkets.

The Timeline Gets Honest

Tenants in place, lease expirations, prorations, and final walk-throughs all collide with a closing. We build the timeline backward from those constraints.

The Pivot Is Easy

“Let’s sell” often becomes refinance, reposition, or hold. When brokerage and management are one firm, changing course doesn’t cost you a relationship.

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Who you’re working with

Chris Westerlund, Licensed Maryland Broker

Chris leads West Property Management and the real estate practice, with decades of operating experience behind every pricing conversation.

+$2 BillionIn Assets Managed
+4,000Properties Represented Across Maryland

That experience shows up in deal structure and in the candid advice owners need to hear — not the optimistic narrative most listing presentations rely on.

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Markets we cover

Based in Highland, Working Across Central Maryland

Between Clarksville, Fulton, and the Howard / Montgomery County line — the same geography our management business serves.

Howard County

  • Ellicott City
  • Columbia
  • Clarksville
  • Glenwood
  • Highland
  • Maple Lawn / Fulton
  • Elkridge
  • Savage / North Laurel
  • Cooksville
  • Dayton
  • West Friendship

Baltimore Metro

  • Towson
  • Catonsville
  • Pikesville
  • Owings Mills
  • Cockeysville
  • Reisterstown
  • Lutherville-Timonium
  • Hunt Valley
  • Federal Hill
  • Fells Point
  • Canton
  • Mt. Vernon
  • Roland Park
  • Mt. Washington
  • Hampden

Montgomery County

  • Olney
  • Sandy Spring
  • Ashton
  • Brookeville
  • Burtonsville
  • Damascus
  • Laytonsville
  • Clarksburg
  • Germantown
  • Gaithersburg
  • Rockville
  • Silver Spring
  • Bethesda
  • Potomac

Anne Arundel County

  • Annapolis
  • Severna Park
  • Arnold
  • Crofton
  • Odenton
  • Gambrills
  • Millersville
  • Glen Burnie
  • Pasadena
  • Hanover
  • Severn
  • Edgewater
  • Davidsonville

Also on request — Carroll and Harford counties.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Help Me Decide Whether to Sell My Rental or Keep It?

Yes — it’s one of our most common conversations. We run both numbers: net proceeds from a sale today versus projected NOI plus appreciation if you hold five more years, with your tax situation factored in. Then we tell you what we’d do in your shoes. You decide.

Do I Have to Be a Property Management Client to Use Your Real Estate Services?

No. Plenty of our buy-side and sell-side clients have never used our management services. The relationship works in either direction.

What’s Your Commission Structure?

Standard Maryland brokerage commission, negotiable on both sides of the transaction. We’re transparent about fees on the first call.

Can You List My Rental While the Tenant Is Still in Place?

Yes. We coordinate showings around tenant schedules under Maryland’s lease and notice rules, and handle tenant communication so the listing doesn’t damage the rent roll or the relationship.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

Our clients consistently tell us that communication, accessibility, expertise, and follow-through are what set their experience with West Property Management apart.

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★★★★★

We retained West Property Management to take over managing our brand new HOA. As a brand new builder community, West Property Management had to help manage numerous complicated developer-builder-homeowner transition matters. Despite the often unpredictable and/or complicated tasks that our HOA faced, West Property Management handled these matters in a very “can do” and no-nonsense manner. Their timely approach, expertise and patience with a new, novice Board of Directors also made working with West Property Management productive and positive. The Board continues to enjoy working with them and highly recommend them for property management needs.

Michelle Reed MillerGoogle review

★★★★★

When selecting West Property Management, you can expect professionalism, follow-through, and success in managing your property(ies). It all started with listening to our expectations and consistently delivering superior service and expertise without prompting for our 350 properties; telephone calls and e-mails were tactfully responded whether there was a complaint or a compliment.

When evaluating a property management company, we felt the primary factor was collaboration to learn what we should or should not do to effectively manage processes. The second important factor was the skillful management of suppliers to reduce outstanding receivables and ensure the successful delivery of work products through excellent customer service. West Property Management always displayed a “can-do” attitude and resolved any issues with persistent alacrity.

West Property Management’s impressive knowledge and practical approach we highly recommend irrespective of what level of management you seek. Both Lynn Weymer (our Property Manager) and Chris Westerlund (the owner) were always available to consult on Board matters and always resolved any presented issues. We will continue to work with West Property Management and look forward to our continued partnership.

Patricia FreemanGoogle review

★★★★★

West has been such a joy to work with – they’ve brought a new level of professionalism and experience to our HOA and we’re grateful to be working with them!

Lynn in particular has really gone above and beyond to make sure we’ve had a great experience as a family. When my 4-year old daughter E. noticed a few bolts were missing at the Playground, Lynn didn’t just get them replaced – she proactively thought to make an official Achievement Certificate to recognize E.’s hard work and to thank her! That extra mile really made our experience special and we’ll always remember it.

Mike LeeGoogle review

★★★★★

Thank you for the advice Chris! It was practical and balanced. You explained the real-world risks, the likely issues, and the operational realities in a way that actually helped me understand the bigger picture. Your perspective helped connect the concerns with how these situations actually play out in your experience with property management.

You also explained things in a calm way, which honestly helped reduce a lot of stress while I was trying to figure out next steps.

It’s rare to find someone willing to give this level of detailed insight simply to help point someone in the right direction. Thank you so much for your time and professionalism!

BrianaGoogle review

★★★★★

Lynn from West Property Management has been so wonderful to work with. Excellent communication and customer service. A professional organization who provides a wonderful personal touch. I’d highly recommend them!

Ji LeeGoogle review

★★★★★

Chris Westerlund and West Property Management were great. Being a realtor, I deal with a lot of property management companies. I reached out to Chris about obtaining HOA resale documents. He was instrumental in getting the documents delivered to me that same day when we needed them in a rush. In addition, he used his resources to find the contact information for company we had been trying to find for a couple weeks. I’d highly recommend anyone/business looking for property management services to reach out to Chris and West Property Management!

Kevin WhiteGoogle review

★★★★★

Chris is an incredible person to have in your corner. I recently bought a home for which he was the seller’s agent, and, even though I had different representation as the buyer, he consistently assisted me in every way he could regardless of how it might inconvenience him. His flexibility allowed me to view the property multiple times—some of those times being a little later than ideal due to my work/commute schedule. He utilized every resource available to him to ensure I had every question answered and all necessary documentation delivered at MY convenience.

After I purchased the home, I accidentally locked myself out of it just as contractors arrived to install new carpet. I called Chris on the off chance he might still have a key from when the house was on the market. It turned out that he had made a note for himself that day to destroy/dispose of that key. Luckily, he hadn’t had an opportunity to do it yet, so he left the office to drive the key out to me and get me back inside the house. Thanks again, Chris!

jeremiahGoogle review

★★★★★

It was a pleasure working with Chris. He was very professional and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and informed every step of the way. I give Chris and West Property Management my highest recommendations and look forward to working with them for all my future property management needs.

JayGoogle review

Recommends West Property Management

Great, professional service that exceeded my expectations!

Kelsey MahonFacebook recommendation

★★★★★

Good service

Virender P SinghGoogle review

★★★★★

Snow BoydGoogle review

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