Lynn Peaper and her husband, Jeff, a physician assistant, own and lead The Peaper Group, a real estate team based out of Annapolis and Southern Anne Arundel County. They are raising three kids —12-year-old Katie, 11-year-old Luke and 9-year-old Eli — in Edgewater. Their life is full of school, sports, horses and work, but they love it.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
What are some of the challenges that come with being a working mom, especially one in a leadership position?
You’re often the person everyone turns to. At work, my team comes to me for guidance and support. At home, my kids and family do the same. There are definitely days when a work emergency and a home emergency happen at the exact same time, and you have to figure out where you’re needed most.
I’ve learned that balance isn’t something you achieve once; it’s something you adjust every single day. Some days, work needs a little more of me, and other days my family does.
How do you manage work-life balance for you as well as for your team?
I’m really passionate about creating a team culture where people can build a successful career without feeling like they have to sacrifice everything else that’s important to them. Real estate can easily become a 24/7 job if you let it, but I don’t believe that’s the only way to be successful.
We’re not a one-size-fits-all team. Every agent is in a different season of life, raising young children, caring for aging parents, building a business from scratch or scaling an established one. My goal is to help them build a business that fits their life while still maintaining a high standard of service for our clients.
Tell me a little bit about the rewards of helping clients find homes in the area where you grew up and you’re now raising your own family.
This is honestly one of my favorite parts of what I do. I grew up here, and now I’m raising my own family here, so every transaction feels close to home. I love reconnecting with people from different chapters of my life.
I also love introducing newcomers to the area. I can talk about the neighborhoods, hidden gems, waterfront spots, local traditions and the little things that make this community such a wonderful place to call home.
In what ways has being a mom made you a better business leader?
Motherhood has made me both more compassionate and more accountable.
I’m incredibly understanding when life happens because I’ve lived it myself. Kids get sick, schedules change and sometimes things are simply outside of our control. But at the same time, being a mom has taught me that you can accomplish a lot when you’re intentional with your time.
How do your kids manage such a busy schedule?
Busy is definitely an understatement! My daughter and I ride horses, so we’re at the barn three or four days a week, and she also sings in a glee club. My boys race BMX on the national circuit and also play club lacrosse and football. (And they fish, and golf, and mountain bike.)
The only reason we’re able to make it all work is because we truly have a village. My husband is an incredible partner, and we’re fortunate to have extra support at home, along with nearby family who are always willing to help when schedules overlap.
I’ve always loved the saying “It takes a village,” because it’s so true. We lean on ours often, but we also try to be good villagers ourselves. Whether it’s driving another kid to practice, helping at an event or cheering on someone else’s kids, that’s part of what makes our community so special.
Family Favorites
Meal To Share: Hog maw — it’s a family recipe, and the kids love it!
Game To Play: Uno
Movie or TV Show To Watch: “Different Strokes” or “Gilmore Girls”
Place To Vacation: Outer Banks with our friends
