About Us

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Our sales associates are second to none. We pride ourselves on specialized personal service and dedication to getting the job done.

About Hileman Real Estate

A Local Company You Can Trust

My name is Debbie Hileman, Broker and Owner of Hileman Real Estate, Inc. In 1997 I ventured out to open my own real estate business after thirteen years of sales and rental management experience in Ocean Pines, Maryland. From a staff of two, our company has grown to a staff of four rental assistants and twelve sales associates.

We are still a small company by some standards, however we have made a strong presence in our Ocean Pines, Ocean City, and Northern Worcester County markets. Our real estate sales associates are second to none. We pride ourselves on our specialized personal service and our dedication to getting the job done.

Whether you’re a homeowner needing to sell your property, a first-time home buyer, or an experienced investor, our agents have the tools and knowledge to make the experience a positive one. We pride ourselves on our vast number of repeat and referral customers and hope you’ll be among those soon.

Sincerely, Debbie Hileman

What We Do

Finding the right property should feel exciting—not overwhelming. Our team is committed to making your search simpler, more informed, and less stressful.

  • Local company founded in 1997
  • More than four decades of founder-level industry experience
  • Sales and rental expertise under one brand
  • Knowledge of primary homes, investment properties, and long-term rentals
  • Established presence in Ocean City and Ocean Pines
  • Seasonal and annual property-management experience
  • Personalized service rather than a national franchise experience
  • Extensive repeat and referral business

Our Team

Debbie Hileman

Debbie Hileman

Broker & Owner

As Broker/Owner of Hileman Real Estate, Debbie has been a full-time sales and rental agent since 1984. She was chosen by the local Board as the 1994 rental associate of the year and the 2002 REALTOR® of the Year. She is the past MLS and Budget Committee Chairman, a current Grievance Committee member, Chair of the Broker Advisory Committee and the 2002 President of the Coastal Association of REALTORS®. Debbie holds a real estate license in Maryland and Delaware.

Sonia Zaffiris

Sonia Zaffiris

Associate Broker

Top sales associate for Hileman Real Estate on numerous occasions and ranked in the Top 10 Sales Agents for the local MLS in 2012, Sonia has been an active agent since 1983. She has earned the Graduate of REALTORS® Institute designation, and has consistently been recognized as a Multi-Million Dollar Agent. She is also active with the local association serving on the Professional Standards Committee as Chair. She also holds the highest professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in the residential sales field which is the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). Fewer than 4 percent of all REALTORS® hold the CRS Designation. Sonia is an Associate Broker in both Maryland and Delaware.

Terri Bradford

Terri Bradford

Associate Broker, GRI

Terri has been a top-producing REALTOR® with Hileman Real Estate since 2002 and co-founded The Power of 2 Team in 2007. With a background in construction, a Maryland Home Improvement license, and specialized designations including Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) and Certified Coastal Area Local Specialist, Terri brings extensive knowledge and valuable insight to buyers and sellers at every stage of life. Her construction and remodeling experience is especially valuable when evaluating homes, renovations, and new construction.

With decades of industry experience, Terri also mentors the team’s buyer agents and finds great fulfillment in helping others grow and succeed. A respected industry leader, she has served as a Director of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® and held leadership roles with the Coastal Delmarva Women’s Council of REALTORS®.

Serving with heart and giving back to the community are equally important to Terri. Her dedication earned her the Community Service Award from the Coastal Association of REALTORS®, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the community. Known for her experience, straightforward guidance, and personal approach, Terri is committed to helping clients make confident real estate decisions while making a positive impact on the community she serves.

Bethany Drew

Bethany Drew

Associate Broker, GRI

A Western Maryland native, Bethany moved to the Eastern Shore in 1992 and began her real estate career with Hileman Real Estate in 1999. In 2007, she co-founded The Power of 2 Team with Terri Bradford. A longtime top-producing sales agent, Bethany has built a reputation as one of the area’s accomplished real estate professionals through her experience, creativity, integrity, and client-first approach.

Bethany holds the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) and Certified Coastal Area Local Specialist designations. Her in-depth knowledge of the local market, combined with her passion for gardening, interior design, staging, and presentation, gives her valuable insight when helping sellers position their homes for success. Having personally experienced buying, selling, relocating, and building, she also brings a firsthand understanding of the decisions and emotions involved in a move.

Bethany is actively involved in both her profession and the community. She serves on the Coastal Association of REALTORS® Grievance Committee and is a recipient of the association’s Community Service Award, recognizing her contributions to the local community. Known for her honesty, innovative approach, and commitment to exceptional service, Bethany strives to make every client feel informed, supported, and confident from the first conversation through closing.

Brett Miller

Brett Miller

REALTOR®

Brett Miller brings a strong marketing background, local knowledge, and hands-on real estate experience to buyers and sellers throughout Maryland and Delaware. A Salisbury University graduate with a degree in Marketing, Brett is known for his enthusiasm, integrity, and approachable personality. He combines strategic marketing with attentive client service, helping buyers find the right property and sellers position their homes for success.

Brett is deeply involved in both the real estate industry and his local community. He serves as Chair of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors and is a Certified Housing Opportunity REALTOR®. His leadership keeps him connected to the issues and trends affecting local real estate and the communities he serves.

Beyond real estate, Brett is an active member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. When he’s not working with clients or volunteering, you can often find him on one of the local golf courses or at the gym. His community involvement and local connections give him a genuine appreciation for the Eastern Shore lifestyle and the people who call it home.

Cameron Drew

Cameron Drew

REALTOR®

Cameron Drew is a Sales Partner with The Power of 2 Team and a lifelong resident of the Ocean City area. A licensed Maryland REALTOR® since 2009, Cameron specializes in helping buyers throughout the Lower Eastern Shore navigate real estate with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

For Cameron, real estate is about much more than buying a property—it’s about helping people make smart, informed decisions. Her clients describe her as knowledgeable, thorough, honest, kind, and confident. She has a natural ability to make an often-overwhelming process feel manageable while ensuring her clients understand the details that matter.

Cameron is known for her proactive approach and deep local knowledge. She doesn't simply provide information—she digs for answers. From researching buildings and assessments to understanding resale certificates, investment potential, and potential property concerns, she believes her clients deserve to know what they're buying and why it makes sense for them.

When it comes time to negotiate, Cameron is firmly in her clients' corner. She doesn't believe in pushing clients toward the easy sale. Instead, she focuses on uncovering the facts, understanding the value, identifying risks, and negotiating from a position of knowledge. As one client put it, Cameron was the perfect mix of “kind and confident,” helping them feel calm while making sure they received a great deal.

Cameron holds the Housing Opportunity REALTOR®, Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), and Senior Real Estate Specialist(SRES), At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) designations and certifications.

Cameron is deeply committed to her profession and the REALTOR® community. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® for several years and is entering her term as Vice President of the Coastal Association of REALTORS®. Through her leadership and involvement, Cameron works to advocate for REALTORS®, support the local real estate community, and stay engaged with the issues impacting homeowners, buyers, sellers, and the communities she serves.

A true believer in relationships over transactions, Cameron strives to be a trusted resource long after settlement. Need a roofer? Landscaper? Restaurant recommendation? Painter, furniture store, salon, or local service provider? Call Cameron.

Outside of real estate, Cameron enjoys the beach, hiking, outdoor adventures, and spending time with family and friends.

Her philosophy is simple: work hard, communicate proactively, tell the truth, and take care of people. Because the best real estate experience isn't just about getting to the settlement table—it's about feeling confident you made the right decision and building a relationship that lasts long after the keys are handed over.

Cherody Budler

Cherody Budler

REALTOR®

Cherody Budler brings compassion, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit to her role with The Power of 2 Team. With a background in the medical field and experience as a local business owner, she has built a reputation for exceptional service, trust, and care.

Cherody combines her people-first approach with strong business insight and deep community connections, helping clients navigate buying or selling with confidence and ease. Her professionalism, reliability, and genuine warmth make her a valued partner in every real estate journey. Whether assisting first-time buyers, growing families, or those looking to downsize, Cherody is committed to making each experience smooth, informed, and stress free.

Outside of real estate, she enjoys spending time with family, taking road trips, tackling DIY projects, and enjoying the outdoors. She takes pride in helping others feel at home in the community she loves.

Cindy Crockett

Cindy Crockett

REALTOR®

A Worcester County resident since 1980, and a full-time Maryland real estate agent since 1991, Cindy has earned the Graduate of REALTORS® Institute designation, as well as numerous Multi-Million Dollar Sales Awards. Cindy prides herself on her repeat customers and growing referral base. She has consistently earned high scores on customer satisfaction surveys. Her two children were born and raised right here in the resort area, and her husband operates The Harvest Grove Garden Market just outside of Ocean Pines.

Lydia Rittersbacher

Lydia Rittersbacher

REALTOR®

Lydia began her real estate career in 2000 when she was a licensed assistant for a local broker. In 2008 she joined her aunt Sonia Zaffiris with performing administrative duties and most recently has begun to represent bank owned home sales and listings. In helping sell Sonia’s bank-owned listings, Lydia has communicated and negotiated with a variety of clients, from big corporations to 2nd home buyers from all over the country (and Canada) to investors to first-time home buyers.

Lydia volunteers in a variety of community activities, including a local elementary school, where both of her young boys attend. She was born in Baltimore and raised in Berlin. This has given her a unique perspective in successfully helping to market and sell both vacation and year-round housing. Lydia works with buyers and sellers and has an excellent customer satisfaction rating and currently serves on the Coastal Association of REALTORS Greivance Committee. Lydia is licensed in Maryland and Delaware.

Lynette Bridges-Catha

Lynette Bridges-Catha

REALTOR®

Lynette joined Hileman Real Estate in 2011 after being in the business for five years. When Lynette relocated to the Eastern Shore from Hickory NC to take care of father, she decided that helping clients find the home of their dreams was what she wanted to do. Lynette became very active in the business early by volunteering for committees at the local and state association.

She joined the Women’s Council of REALTORS® to network and learn from the top agents. Lynette served as VP of Membership, Pres-Elect and President of the Coastal Delmarva Chapter. She is currently the 2012 Maryland State Chapter President of WCR. In 2010 she earned the prestigious Rookie REALTOR® of the Year Award from the Maryland Association of REALTORS®. A relocation specialist, Lynette has designations of CRS, GREEN, PMN, SRES. She is currently licensed in Maryland and Delaware.

Marisa Dolbey

Marisa Dolbey

REALTOR®

Marisa joined Hileman Real Estate in 2012 after earning her Maryland Real Estate license. Marisa has earned the designation of Accredited Staging Professional and is able to use those skills to help homeowners prepare their property for the sales market.

Olga Parsons

Olga Parsons

Licensed Office Manager

Olga has been a member of the Power of 2 Team since 2010. With her background in banking and degrees in communication, public relations and accounting, Olga is central in client communication and processing. She keeps the team organized and focuses on the client as the Licensed Office Manager.

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