Late in 2019 we set a goal to purchase our first home within 2020. We had a plan, we connected with Elan, and met first in March of 2020. You know what else happened in March 2020? The world shut down. Fast forward five months and we are happily settling in to our home. Throughout the process Elan demonstrated: - Resiliency Elan pivoted quickly to virtual walk throughs and communication tools so we could still actively search for our next home during 'lockdown.' - Patience As first time homebuyers, and relentless researchers, we had endless questions for Elan, which he consistently answered with kindness and patience. - Responsiveness Elan was very quick to respond throughout the process to abovementioned endless questions and other points that came up throughout the process. - Enthusiasm Despite being a challenging time for everyone, Elan's enthusiasm kept us motivated in our search. - Composure Elan kept a calm head in a tricky situation that required settlement to be moved last-minute. Beyond that, my husband and I both work in demanding fields and had recently welcomed a tiny new member to our family. Elan worked with us to chat and book viewings (when we could finally do so in person!) on our schedule so we could focus on work and being first time parents. While I hope your experience is *not* like ours (buying a home during a pandemic is stressful!), you'll be in good hands with Elan, whatever the world looks like when you're ready to buy. read more

3/27/11 "I recently purchased my first home and Elan was my realtor. He was very helpful and eager to help me find just the property for me. He walked me through the entire process step by step, which was a big help! He was available at anytime to me if I had questions. He kept in contact with me throughout the process to assure that I was updated, answer any questions I may have had or just to see how I was doing. He was truly a pleasure and great at what he does! We found the home that I was looking for on our first outing together! I was truly impressed, as I assumed it would be a long process ahead before finding the perfect home. He definitely had my best interest in mind throughout and through all of his connections in the real-estate business he was able to refer me to a number of people, which in turn saved me a lot of money. I cannot express in words, how grateful I am that Elan was my realtor! I would gladly recommend him to my friends and family because I know that they would be in good hands! Besides that, I would myself use Elan again for any other home I purchase." -Sherell Everett read more

Elan was wonderful to work with, and we truly found our dream home with him. Elan was smart and thoughtful about everything he did with us -- always pointing out important aspects of homes that we would never have thought about, and giving us a ton of professional insights as to what makes a home valuable, and what could make a home purchase risky. But what I think what really sets him apart is how much he truly cared that we found the right home for us. He didn't want us to simply 'buy quickly' if it wasn't the best fit -- and as a result, we really found the best home for us in an ideal neighborhood. We are so grateful for Elan's help... and he has continued to offer to be helpful even after closing. Would definitely recommend!! read more

I had the good fortune of meeting Elan while searching for a property to purchase. Elan was in close communication during the whole search, and finally was able to introduce me to sellers who had not yet placed their house on the market. The house was, and continues to be, perfect. Elan has a great work ethic and is on top of everything. He's flexible, and responds to your developing thoughts about properties. He was never pushy, but always friendly. He also knows what he is doing, and was able to identify numerous problems / solutions with the guts of homes we looked at. He's an all star, and I will certainly call him in the future. read more

Kristen and I had been friends since 5th grade and were looking to rent an apartment in the city together. Having no intention to buy, we first looked at over 10 apartments. Then we were introduced to Elan who showed us that purchasing a home could actually be affordable. He found us a house that was under construction months before it hit the market. Best of all, the house came with 2-car parking, a rare find in the city. We were able to customize the house and move in a few months later. It has been over a year since then and we couldn't be happier! We highly recommend Elan for his service and access to the market! read more

Elan was a wonderful agent to work with, including his team of experts that all helped see me through the entire home buying process--from what I was interested in all the way through closing/signing & the weeks following to make sure everything was to my liking! I'm a first time homeowner and he has made the process much easier than I could have imagined. Fantastic service, very friendly, reliable & polite. I recommend him especially for first time homebuyers. He helped me purchase a home that was above my proposed budget, but was able to connect me with the perfect team to keep me mortgage in the price I wanted. read more

Elan and his team not only helped find our perfect dream home, but made the process easy and enjoyable. My husband and I started out not really knowing what we wanted, but had a few specific must-haves in our house search. Elan and team utilized those specifications to customize our search as well as pushed us to see the bigger picture when house hunting. His team made every accommodation to see each house we wanted to look at. Their professionalism and knowledge of the real estate industry really guided us and we couldn't be happier in our new home. Thanks Elan and everyone who helped in this process. read more

Elan helped me find my first house, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Not only do I love my new home, but Elan also made it easy to enjoy the process that lead to this major purchase. Whether I called at 8 in the morning or 10:30 at night Elan was always available, and if he didn't have an immediate answer to my questions, he always found someone who did and got back to me with exactly what I needed to know. His passion for real estate, knowledge of the industry, and genial demeanor made him a true asset in my search for the perfect home, and I would unquestionably use him again. read more

I had a great experience buying my first house with Philly Living and Elan Elkaim. They were extremely accommodating during the search process. Showing me a huge range of housing in many different neighbourhoods. Once I had chosen the home I wanted, they helped me through every stage of the process from obtaining a mortgage provider to getting all the standard checks done by responsible and professional people. Now that I'm in the home I couldn't be happier! I would recommend Philly Living and especially Elan to anyone buying a house. read more

Elan has helped us purchase two homes. Our last purchase was a challenge and took almost a year to close due to seller issues but Elan really stood with us and made sure that the transaction went through properly. He even went out of his way to make sure that the seller who was in her 70s found a new place to live in as she was having a hard time finding a place after the move. You can expect Elan to be on top of everything and an easy and understanding agent to work with. I highly recommend him! read more

Elan was knowledgeable and communicative! He helped us seal the deal for our dream home and was very personable. We actually went with him to see the same house a few times before we submitted our offer, and he was patient while we mulled it over. He checked in with us often, kept us on track with our deal-breakers, but he was NOT pushy like some realtors. He really advocated for us and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of! Thanks a million! read more

Elan was very patient with me as a 1st time home buyer. Was punctual for our appointments and very professional. The entire process was clearly reviewed with me and assistance from the group was always available. Elan reassured me when I had doubts and was instrumental in finding an excellent mortgage broker. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend. read more

I worked with Elan to buy our first home and now with our second. Wouldn't utilize anyone else in the Philadelphia market. Elan got to know us and when searching for homes knew what we were looking for and more importantly knew what to look for in terms of value. My second home purchase, another easy transaction with Elan! read more

"Elan is a true professional. He patiently worked with me for over three years to help me find the perfect home. Then he negotiated every detail with calm and care. I could not be happier with the end result--I am now moving into the most beautiful home, perfectly suited to my family, and one I thought I would never own! read more

Elan is very professional and hard working for his clients and always makes sure they get the best deals. He is great with communication and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I'd recommend Elan to anyone looking to buy or sell in Philly! read more

Elan and his team are not just regular brokers, they go out of their way to make sure everything is done well and on time. Nothing stops them from making it happen. Thank you and can't wait to work with you guys again, read more

Elan was very helpful throughout the entire process especially for a 1st time home buyer new to the Philadelphia area- would highly recommend! Elan was detailed, professional, and responsive to requests. read more