Bernadette holds a Bachelor of Science in Financial Services from Wright State University. In addition to this, she is a JOHN MAXWELL certified Mentor, Coach, and Speaker; BRIAN BUFFINI Certified Mentor; GRI; CDRS Elite. Whenever educational opportunities are present, she makes every effort to attend, promote, and support. In 2006, Bernadette began her real estate career as an EXIT Real Estate agent in La Plata, Maryland, and is a proven multi-million-dollar producer. Before becoming a REALTOR®, she held multiple positions in sales management and banking. A year and a half into her real estate career, Bernadette opened her own real estate company, EXIT Landmark Realty, in January 2008. Since opening its doors, her company has quickly gained market share and is rapidly growing in a challenging market. Her philosophy is accomplishment through leadership, education, and community service.
Ms. Cole shares her passion for education with her agents through multiple individual innovative training platforms and programs. Her office has a proven history of new agent success, producing the Rookie of the Year for Charles County, MD (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017). 2018, based on sales production and number of transactions closed, EXIT Landmark Realty was recognized as REAL Trends Up and Comers for 2018. Additionally, the EXIT International Corporation recognized her offices as Top 25 in Sales Volume, Number of Transactions, and Sponsoring for 2017. EXIT Landmark Realty received Top Brokerage in the EXIT Mid-Atlantic Region in 2020. For 2021, Bernadette was recognized as one of Southern Maryland’s Top 15 Women to Watch, encompassing a tri-county area representing all women-led businesses and positions. Lastly, REAL TRENDS, a top 1.5% Brokerage in the US, is recognized EXIT Landmark Realty.
Through her leadership and support, both personally and through the agents in her offices, she has invested time, energy, and capital in multiple community outreach programs, from supporting our military and first responders to fighting human trafficking and homelessness.
She is married to a retired US Air Force Lt Colonel and United Airlines pilot, Alex Cole, and parent of three children, Marcus, Brianna, and Angelina. Bernadette’s leadership and skills have been recognized at the highest levels. In 2018, she was recognized by EXIT International as the Broker of the Year. In 2019, she was awarded the Superior Brokerage Expertise Award from EXIT Realty Corp, International. Bernadette was also featured in the Summer 2019 issue of Success Magazine in an article titled “What Glass Ceiling.”
She is dedicated to giving back and has combined real estate business with social consciousness. Through her leadership and support, both personally and through the agents in her offices, they have invested time, energy, and capital in multiple community outreach programs, from supporting our military and first responders to fighting human trafficking and homelessness. Her office has a proven track record of new agent and office success, producing the Rookie of the Year for Charles County, MD (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 & 2016, 2017). In 2018, EXIT Landmark Realty was recognized as REALTrends Up and Comers. In 2019, RealTrends Nations Best – Top 1% of Brokerages in the Nation recognized the office.
