Being a first time home buyer, the task of not only searching for a future home in an already…read morelimited + difficult market, but also finding the perfect person to guide you, advise you, understand your vision, represent + advocate for you can seem like a daunting task. If you are feeling this way, I implore you to pick up the phone or click on the connect link and reach out to Liz. After our very first call with Liz, my husband and I were relieved to know that our search had come to an end. We were greeted with such warmth, charisma, knowledge, professionalism, and most importantly confidence. After our call - we knew we had the right person by our side to navigate us through this market + get us to the finish line. Throughout our home buying journey Liz assisted us with: - Curating a refined MLS portal that my husband and I could easily interface with on a day-to-day basis to stay on top of the market + new listings. - Connecting us to the best network of professionals to assist with all of our home buying needs, ie. (mortgage brokers, inspectors, title companies, insurance professionals, etc.) the list goes on... - Getting us in to see homes as quickly as possible and almost always before they hit the open house market. - Providing her expertise during walk throughs/site visits and engaging us while educating us on what to look out for. - Brainstorming creative angles to work up the perfect offer and set us apart + ahead of other buyers flooding the market. - Keeping us on task, focused, informed of upcoming deadlines and always one step ahead of the game so that we never felt overwhelmed by the process. In just 2 short months we found our c.1700s dream Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse + the rest is history. Without Liz, her team, and network of talented and dedicated professionals working around the clock; this would never have been possible. We were lucky to have crossed paths + have gained not only a lifelong realtor but also a friend in the process. Don't second guess this decision - you owe yourself the opportunity of a great home buying experience with someone by your side that you can truly trust, that advocates for you WITH or WITHOUT you in the room, and that truly cares. A big shoutout/thank you to Liz and her team!

Liz was a dream come true for us. We were looking into home buying for the first time and didn't…read moreknow much about the local are or the process. Liz patiently walked us through everything from the local market, to finding the right lenders, and even guided us through an offer we needed to make within hours of seeing a house. She's who you want on your team when you're figuring out what you need and how to get it in a market that's constantly changing. And she's not just great at understanding what buyers/sellers are thinking - she gave us detailed information about construction, helped us think through layouts, and just generally provided a deeper level of knowledge than other realtors we met. She was especially great at breaking down the differences between buying in the city vs suburbs and understanding the Mt Airy/Germantown area! Even better, she was a constant cheerleader for us! We knew Liz would tell us the truth about our expectations or focus on our needs rather than just closing on a property - she was excited for us and truly wanted to help us find a home we'd love. If you're looking for a home in Philly, Liz and her team are THE way to go - we never felt like we were anything but her top priority!

If you want honesty, integrity and a caring group of folks to help with you next home sale -or buy,…read morethey're buyer representatives too! - see Mary Beth McDermott or any of her associates. I know first-hand how Beth handled at least 20 transactions for my family and friends. Never a negative word, always satisfied!

If you are looking to buy or sell a house, stop what you are doing right now and hire Mary Beth…read more With over 30 years' experience, she is very good at what she does and the details are really too much to list. If I liked a house, she would line up a showing, if I texted her in the morning she texted back and if I emailed her in the evening, she wrote back. I had over 30 showings and our house got a bid for its asking price in 11 days. Mary Beth has her own photographer and the photos he took for the listing were amazing. I needed an estimate, she lined up two immediately and one of those was for the very next morning. I wanted a quote for work at a new house; she had someone on the phone. She scheduled every appointment, inspection, appraisal, follow up, etc. with ease. I had a million and one questions and she answered them all. She has an eye for things a nervous buyer such as myself may not be aware of. Mary Beth saw a house I was interested in was on a flood plain and got me flood insurance quotes. She saw trees too close to another house and had an arborist out to check. She noticed an old water heater, damaged siding, good construction and bad construction. She was my eyes. Mary Beth has a ton of connections with mortgage companies, electricians, contractors, movers, you name it. She is the person that that says "I got a guy for that". Mary Beth is the reason I could sleep at night during the whole buying and selling process. She does not work for herself rather, she works for YOU. I've learned that the whole house routine can be long and complicated. You need someone in your corner to make that less painful. You need a super hero. You need Mary Beth McDermott.

I told the person giving the tour that i never got a credit score on experian but told me they…read morecheck transunion, which has a credit score under my name. I Emailed a bunch of questions including what credit reporting company was used to confirm, no reply. I Finally put in a $40 application since I loved the place I had toured and made sure I met the minimum requirements, but I was denied and told i had no credit history. I got a message pushing me to get a co-signer with no context until i asked why. Turns out they don't use transunipn, I was a little upset that I was denied but got really upset when I asked what reporting company was used and the person got defensive and ignored me when I got upset. I still have zero answers on that and from the email I sent. I'm just very upset that I was lied to after looking forward to this apartment just for what feels like the application fee.

DO NOT USE SETTLE DOWN PHILADELPHIA. TRUST THE BAD REVIEWS…read more **TLDR; Scroll to the bottom There were red flags from the beginning. When we were scheduled to have a tour, the person did not know the code to get into the house. We waited for an extended period of time trying to contact the property management company to be let into the house. No one answered their phone or responded to emails (which seems to be their MO.) After rescheduling the tour for the next day, we were able to get in and look around. There were cosmetic and safety issues that needed to be resolved prior to moving in. We were told that everything would be taken care of (They were not.) I asked to do a walk through of the property, after signing the lease to ensure that everything we wanted resolved was resolved. My fiance and I were told "No," and that we could walk through once we got the keys. Surprise! after getting in the house we see that nothing was taken care of. We immediately reached out to Settle Down, and were told to put in a work order and things would get taken care of. We put in the work order, but Settle Down pick and chose what they wanted to take care of. The most pressing issues we have were loose nails hanging from the walls, ceiling, and protruding from the floors (including our 18 month old's nursery); the steps leading into our house are falling apart; the pipes do not drain properly due to a tree root blocking the pipes in the front yard, so during major rain the garage floods with sewage; the garage door does not close; the lights in the living room and dining room make a continuous buzzing sound. They send contractors out, and the contractors report back to Settle Down, to which Settle Down responds by providing band aid solutions, or by doing nothing. Our dishwasher broke going on a month and a half ago, it filled with stagnant water. It took them a long time to respond to our request to have it repaired. A new dishwasher was given to us, but it was too big to fit in the space. Our neighbor, who is a plumber, tried to install the new dishwasher but no luck. We were told by Settle Down they would reimburse us for paying our neighbor for his work. They claimed to have put a check in the mail, that was two or three weeks ago. No check has arrived. Fast Forwarding to yesterday, we received an email stating that Settle Down would no longer be our property management company. Conveniently, there are plenty of repairs that still need to be made. It seems like Settle Down stole our rent money, and handed the responsibility of the repairs and maintenance to someone else. **TLDR; Settle Down Philadelphia does not respond to emails or phone calls. When they do, they do not resolve the maintenance issues/repairs. They only provide band aid solutions. Problems go unresolved for months. They sent an email on Aug 26th telling us on Sept 1st they would no longer be our property management company. Most of our maintenance issues from when we moved in March are still happening, and no one has taken responsibility. Stay away from Settle Down Philadelphia

I would absolutely recommend this agency to anyone, and I have been. I worked with Jason Johnson. I…read moreinterviewed a lot of agents, but he was right for me. With him, safety is number one! I appreciated all the safety measures he took from always showing up in a mask-down to wiping off the door knobs before entering in the homes. If you're looking for someone who will fight with you, always work for what you want and your best interest...he's your man! I was supper confused on the buying process before meeting him and nervous. Luckily he was patient and kind enough to walk me through each step. By closing day I felt confident and like a semipro. Lol So, if you're looking to buy a home during these crazy-uncertain times, one thing I can vouch will be calming-and guaranteed is the awesome and professional services from Jason and the Perfect Place Real Estate.

I worked with Mr. Jason Johnson. He was excellent in getting back to me with my requests,…read moreexplaining the nuances of reality and showing properties according to my schedule . Great group of people and Mr. Johnson is an allstar !!!

I am from out of state and had to find an appraiser for a family member's estate property. Our…read moreappointment was booked promptly, and we met on time. I must note that the whole experience from the time I contacted this company to receiving the appraisal had been pleasantly professional. Also, compared to other companies that I contacted; this one was much more affordable. I highly recommend!

Adam has always been very communicative and helpful. The application, approval, and move-in process…read morewas easy. Maintenance is prompt and effective. Would definitely recommend.

Nice modern apartment in a very convenient location. It's a new building so there's the…read moresatisfactions of knowing everything is still in good condition. Each apartment comes with stainless steel appliances, gray hardwood floors, an updated bathroom, washer/dryer in unit, and a digital intercom. The interior design of the apartments was one of the best I'd seen in this price range and location. The overall building is also secure. You need a fob or code to get in. Delivery packages can also be delivered inside the building through a code instead of being left outside. The apartment's digital intercom also allow you to see who's outside. Management for the building is also very responsive and accommodating. They really try to work with you if any issues to arise. The only downsides of this building are the construction next door and the thin walls.

I bought a condo nearly 3 years ago; Jim Thornton was my Realtor. He is fantastic! I cannot…read morerecommend him highly enough--he knew what I wanted before I did. When I asked him how he managed to know so well, he said, "I listen." And he does. He found me the exact condo I wanted, he arranged everything so that the process was actually painless, and he provided invaluable information every step of the way. Jim is professional, ethical, and smart. He knows Center City very, very well. Jim is The Best.

Mark Wade and Center City Condos was a pleasure to work with! Incredibly knowledgeable about the…read morearea and went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommendable!

Wonderful building very inviting and classy woman and such a smooth closing sally is a wonderful…read morewoman who gave us are warm welcome and made us feel comfortable and at home if you want real quality and real care this is the place for you. 10/10 Thank you sally

Amazing title company! Months after settlement was completed the team at J&A Abstract followed up…read moreand made sure everything was taken care of. Recommend their services 10/10!!