Brian Pakulla

Red Cedar Real Estate

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About
Brian Pakulla is a licensed Realtor® serving the Baltimore-Washington and Central Maryland area. He holds a BS in Marketing from the University of Maryland and has more than 27 years of sales and marketing experience. Brian comes from a family with over 100 years of real estate experience and ranks among the top 1% of all Realtors® nationally. He has created one of the largest networks of Realtors®, buyers, and sellers in the area.

Brian's strongest attribute is his availability; he is ready to assist clients seven days a week. He was highlighted in the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) REALTOR® Magazine article as one of the top "30 under 30" Realtors® in the USA for his "Nordstrom" level of service. He previously led the #1 RE/MAX Team in Maryland and is a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. In 2025, he became a partner in a locally owned boutique real estate firm.
Highlights *
145
Recent sales
$200K - $2.5M
Price range
$625K
Median price
27
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
2718 Aspen Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
10/21/2026 $450,000 Buyer
234 5th Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
10/21/2026 $328,000 Seller
2718 Aspen Dr
Hampstead, MD 21074
10/16/2026 $450,000 Buyer
12110 Blue Flag Way
Columbia, MD 21044
10/15/2026 $832,000 Seller
7017 Starwort Way #A
Hanover, MD 21076
10/14/2026 $499,900 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
106
Total Value
$70,420,284
Median Sale Price
$618,667
Price Range
$200K - $2.5M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
39
Total Value
$30,359,826
Median Sale Price
$660,000
Price Range
$335K - $2.35M

Sales Volume Timeline

Brian Pakulla’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $2.1M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $13M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $14M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $6.7M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $1.7M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $14M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $10M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $9.1M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $7.9M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $12M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $4.9M Q1 2024 Total Sales $2.1M Q2 2024 Total Sales $13M Q3 2024 Total Sales $14M Q4 2024 Total Sales $6.7M Q1 2025 Total Sales $1.7M Q2 2025 Total Sales $14M Q3 2025 Total Sales $10M Q4 2025 Total Sales $9.1M Q1 2026 Total Sales $7.9M Q2 2026 Total Sales $12M Q3 2026 Total Sales $4.9M

Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (308)

Reviewers say

Reviewers frequently praise Brian and his team for responsive, clear communication, deep market knowledge, and honest, thoughtful guidance. Many say their professional, attentive support made buying or selling smoother and less stressful. Several also credit their preparation, marketing, and negotiation advice with helping homes sell quickly and achieving satisfying outcomes.

Paul
Oct 28, 2026

Brian and his team did a wonderful job selling our home. After listing, we were able to sell our house in 3 days! He was always available to us. He did all the negotiations himself. Overall, an excellent experience and we would give him more stars if they were available!

Zillow Verified

Elaine Walker
Jul 2, 2026

Brian and his team were knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with.
They guided me every step of the way. They make the whole listing and selling process stress free.

Zillow Verified

shop4stuff1
Jun 30, 2026

I couldn’t have asked for a better agent. He provided excellent guidance on staging and made the paperwork process of breeze. He has a wealth of real estate knowledge and we have used him for this expertise after the sale through rent back and beyond.

Zillow Verified

SAM ADAMCZYK
Jun 4, 2026

Brian, Kristin, and your team —

We would like to send a huge shout out to thank you all so much for making the sale of our house as painless as possible!

We accomplished a tremendous amount in such a short period of time and for this we are extremely grateful.

Your experience and expertise enabled us to expedite the sale of our home.

We also want to Thank you for your patience throughout the process. You made the experience enjoyable, even during the challenging times.

Your deep understanding of the local market really was important to position our home for the best results.

The marketing strategy you developed was spot-on. It highlighted our home's best features and attracted serious buyers.

You also provided exceptional communication keeping us informed along the way, so we always felt in the loop.

And your negotiation skills were very impressive indeed. You achieved a selling price that exceeded our expectations!

The results speak for themselves—your hard work truly paid off. We're beyond thrilled with how everything turned out!

Therefore, we highly recommend Brian Pakulla and his team to help navigate a successful home sale.

They worked wonders in such a short period of time, and they guided us through every step with professionalism and attention to detail.

So, we cannot thank them enough!!!

Zillow Verified

sle227
Jun 3, 2026

Brian, Jen, and the whole support staff made the hectic time of buying and selling a home streamlined and clear. With their help navigating this landscape, we were able to avoid unneeded stressors and expedited both the buying and selling processes. If you are a new, or existing home owner, choose Red Cedar Real Estate and Brian Pakulla to help you buy or sell your home. They'll get you where you want to be.

Zillow Verified

Professional Info

Brokerage

Red Cedar Real Estate
6325 Woodside Court #105
Columbia, MD 21046

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
MD 521063

Awards

  • #1 RE/MAX Team in Maryland
  • RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award
  • RE/MAX Hall of Fame
  • Five Star Rated on Zillow and Google Reviews
  • Named "30 under 30" in the USA (in 2004)

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Relocation

Hobbies

  • Cars & Automobiles
  • Community Activities
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Food & Cooking
  • Music
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Television & Film
  • Travel

Education

University of Maryland
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
1995 - 1999

Top Cities *

Columbia

  • 28 sales past 3 years
  • 32 days on market
  • $600K median price

Ellicott City

  • 25 sales past 3 years
  • 29 days on market
  • $843K median price

Elkridge

  • 12 sales past 3 years
  • 34 days on market
  • $500K median price

*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.