Maria Williams

Maria Williams

 

Maria Williams
Broker/ Owner/ Advisor/ Expat Acclimation Consultant

Real Estate License (U.S.) since 2005. Specializing in Real Estate Law, U.S., Dual Agent certification, CMA Specialist, with understanding of the market fluctuations and trends in Bavaro/ Punta Cana

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1-829-274-1637 / or WhatsApp me

 

Maria is originally from Michigan.  She has been a U.S. licensed Realtor since 2005.  living in Punta Cana since 2008.

Maria is in good standing with the U.S. National Association of Realtors (NAR).  She is a Member of the AEI Real Estate Association in the Dominican Republic, and the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), while maintaining a continued affiliation with Century 21 in West Michigan.

Maria holds an international marketing degree along with over 45 years combined experience in sales, marketing, customer service, project management, small business ownership and various certifications in Real Estate. 

Maria’s primary clients (both sellers and buyers) are English speaking from the United States, Canada, the U.K., and various parts of Europe. 

Maria is the proud mother of two married and successful children, with eight beautiful and talented grandchildren. She cherishes her visits to the U.S., catching up with her family and friends.

Maria enjoys travel, art, writing, photography, golf, and various water sports including swimming, boating, and scuba diving.

You may have seen Maria or Todd featured on 6 HGTV CARIBBEAN LIFE Episodes. See our Media Page

ESTV, PUNTA CANA TV; and HGTV CARIBBEAN LIFE (several episodes thus far).  MISSED THESE SHOWS? YOU CAN ORDER THESE EPISODES DIRECTLY FROM AMAZON or HULU.

OTHER INTERNATIONAL MEDIA RECOGNITION, AND VIDEOS OF OUR FUN, SAFE HGTV NEIGHBORHOODS.

  • Featured Broker on International Real Estate Listings IREL podcast (Feb. 2014) 
  • ​Featured in the Canadian Winnipeg Free Press (Article; "Second Home in Paradise?  It's not a Dream."  
  • Featured in the Canadian Edmonton Journal "Make your Vacation Home in Paradise."
  • Featured in Living Abroad Magazine "Don't Worry, Be Happy"  
  • Featured in Woman’s World magazine (December 1999)
  • Numerous positive reviews on TripAdvisor and HomeAway
  • Top West Michigan Real Estate producer with Century 21 (2006-2007).

Maria has extensive Property and Project Management experience receiving various project management and customer service awards. She was a former District Manager for Pacific Intercultural Student Exchange Program (PIE), with extensive experience in tradeshow and event planning.  Maria formerly owned an Art Gallery / Art School in West Michigan. She is an Honorary Chairperson for the National Congressional Committee. 

Maria is a proud U.S Army Veteran and "Claim to Fame"

While serving in the U.S. Army as a squad leader in South Korea, Maria was selected to meet with former president Jimmy Carter in 1980. During breakfast, Maria suggested that service men and women be allowed to wear tennis shoes during extensive training instead of uncomfortable standardized military leather boots. This suggestion was implemented throughout most U.S. bases and several bases abroad and has since led to more consideration in the customization of breathable military footwear (Gortex), hence increasing military performance, and reducing painful feet and orthopedic problems.

In late 2017 Maria was involved in a serious car accident requiring 7 surgeries (internal and external injuries) combatting several near-death experiences.  She underwent painful therapy related to her new knees and reconstructive shoulder surgery. Within 14 mos. of the accident, Maria learned to walk again and has regained the use, strength and mobility of her right arm and hand. 

Maria feels so blessed to be alive, and through the Grace of God, credits many, from the amazing doctors and nurses in both the Dominican Republic, and in the U.S., her numerous family members, extended family, friends, and wonderful clients for their continued prayers and encouragement. Maria is especially grateful to her 2 grown children who cared for her during this long and painful road to recovery.  Their love, care, patience, and sacrifices will be forever cherished and never forgotten! "(Thanks Kids and Grandkids)"!

Through this experience, Maria has a new life perspective, adopting this aphorism (idiom) from her late father; 

"When its God's Will, There's a Way".