Howard Kronthal — Broker/Owner, EXIT Success Realty
Serving Martinsburg, Charles Town, and the greater Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, as well as Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Howard Kronthal is the Broker/Owner of EXIT Success Realty, a leading brokerage serving Martinsburg, Charles Town, Inwood, Hedgesville, Falling Waters, Shepherdstown, Berkeley Springs, and surrounding markets across West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Licensed since 2004, Howard is a multi-state REALTOR® with a record of 531 closed homes and more than $8.3 million in career sales volume.
Recognized with EXIT Realty’s Sapphire and Bronze Production Awards, Howard is consistently ranked among the top REALTORS® in the Eastern Panhandle. His expertise includes mid-range and luxury homes, move-up buyers, land, and investment properties, with extensive service across Berkeley and Jefferson Counties (WV) and neighboring Washington County (MD) and Frederick and Clarke Counties (VA).
His brokerage of over 30 agents reflects a culture centered on education, collaboration, and integrity.
Previously serving as President, President-Elect, and on the Board of Directors for the Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS®, Howard now serves as Past President, remaining committed to the growth and success of the Association. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce and remains an active member of both the Martinsburg-Berkeley County and Jefferson County Chambers of Commerce.
Howard and his team are deeply active in community service through the Adopt-A-Highway program and numerous Spirit of EXIT charitable and community-focused initiatives, reflecting his belief that real estate should strengthen the communities it serves.
With nearly 80 Google reviews and 73 Zillow reviews, each averaging 4.9 stars, Howard’s professionalism, mentorship, and leadership continue to set the standard for real estate excellence in the region.
A graduate of W.T. Woodson in Fairfax, Virginia, and Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, Howard has also completed 2 years as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Kazakhstan.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with my wife, Libby, and 2 girls Morgan and Leah, as well as outdoor activities such as camping, running, pickleball, and biking.
Here are just a few of the great things that past buyers and sellers are saying about Howard:
• Howard was great! He provided full transparency through the entire process and negotiated accordingly. We would highly recommend Howard for anyone interested in buying a house in the area. He was prompt, easily reached and just a pleasure to work with. Absolute great guy. – A. Colman
• I just closed on the sale of my single family rental home in Hagerstown, MD and am so happy I chose Howard to work with. Howard understood the local market and put together a plan and pricing that helped sell my house very quickly at top price. As I live over an hour away, I needed someone that could handle the details, respond quickly, and set me up for success. I would recommend Howard to anyone looking for a knowledgeable realtor that understands the ins an outs of all the local markets. – D. Kaufman

• Howard was very generous with his time, taking us all over his territory. When we found the house we wanted, it had a few major home inspection issues. We were working on a tight time frame and he kept on top of getting them resolved. Everything went very smoothly and we recommend him strongly. He also has had great recommendations for companies to get repairs, painting, carpeting, blinds, etc. -- very grateful for those! – A. Barney

• Howard did an outstanding job supporting us through the house hunting process. As a couple that had never purchased a home before, we had a lot to learn. Howard was incredibly patient and allowed us to move at our own pace as we attempted to narrow our search (location, type of house, etc.). He also taught us a lot along the way, in terms of what to look for when visiting a property, as well as how prices could be negotiated. Howard was always quick to respond to our emails and calls, and was very accommodating when it came to meeting up for a showing. He is a kind, sincere person who also understands the real estate business and is always ready to support his clients in all possible ways. We highly recommend working with Howard. – C. Brady

• Howard is a great realtor to work with. This is the second property he has sold for me. I highly recommend him. He is honest, dependable and will return your calls. He is also very personable. – J. Dehaven

• Howard was wonderful to work with. He was professional, friendly and very experienced. His local knowledge and connection with the community really helped get our unique home noticed quickly and under contract in a week! I highly recommend him and his team. - J. Pickering

• This is our 3rd time working with Howard. His expertise is apparent and his knowledge of the market helped us to quickly assess offers. Very responsive to questions and worked well with other professionals involved in the selling, and closing process. – C. Jackson

• We have worked with Howard twice - once when we bought our home, and eleven years later when we sold it. In both cases, he was the consummate professional - knowledgeable, wise and patient when things hit a snag. But best of all is his personality; thoughtfully optimistic, detail-oriented and pleasant to do business with. You will be glad you chose this exceptional, talented agent. – K. Thornton

• Howard & his team are Outstanding, we cannot recommend highly enough. Over the last year, my wife and I were searching for a home from over 150 miles away during a very stressful time in our lives; transitioning to retirement and being struck by several family crisis almost one on top of the other. Howard was so patient with all of our issues, delays, and setbacks. He went well beyond our Realtor to be the life coach we couldn’t have gotten through it without. I truly believe in my heart that you could not go wrong working with Howard Kronthal for your real estate needs, even if yours are much simpler and easier which we wish for you sincerely. Thank You So Much Howard. - P. Clouser