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!

I can't recommend this service enough! My partner and I worked with Caitlin, and she helped us find…read moreplaces in Philadelphia we wouldn't have been able to discover on our own. We ended up finding our dream apartment, which we wouldn't have been able to find without Caitlin's help. The entire process was very easy and really reduced a lot of the usual burdens of apartment hunting. If you're also looking for an apartment and have been intimidated by the process, please consider reaching out!

I worked with Rachel Shaw to purchase my first home. What could have been an overwhelming process…read moreended up being incredibly smooth. I felt very supported throughout, and am grateful for Rachel's attention to detail and responsiveness throughout the journey. She's an incredible agent!

Helen and Rob not only have the patience of GODS, but their attention to detail, passion for their…read morework, and overall genuine desire to help their clients as best they can, is simply unparalleled. Ignore the solitary negative review. Dude is obviously a moron.

Never in my 54 years alive have I been approached by a realtor like @Helen Hoffman Kowalchik!…read more She moved our appointment multiple times, I was more then undstanding, even suggested we reschedule due to her emergency! She insisted no, she was at a open house in area, she be there. I got lost, was late, called and ask could u stand outside, I can't find u? I was greeted with aggressive attitude, said u can walk urself in, I said I don't know where I'm going, she said up the stairs! She claimed I YELLED at her, I do not raise my voice to anyone! She claimed she's the landlord. If she is, good luck, I wouldn't rent a rock from her !

TENANTS BEWARE -- OUR LIVED EXPERIENCE…read more We had major safety and health violations and the only time we saw any response from the landlord was after we paused rent payments. After weeks of daily calls and maintenance requests, that finally got someone out--though the repairs were minimal or nonexistent. It is absolutely the only way to get these slumlords to do anything. I truly cannot believe these people are not in prison as their behavior is criminal. We had a house full of broken windows, dishwasher, toilet, washer and dryer from day one. We had foot long (!!) rats crawling on our bed while we were sleeping in the first week. There was a ginormous hole that opened up in the roof from which water, mold, rats, snakes, and birds came though frequently. I can see they are advertising this as useable space. I am including a pic. I cannot understand why they would not want to protect the structural integrity of their building, even if they don't give a damn about their tenants. Our basement had standing water in it during our entire stay with water leaking from the ceilings in multiple rooms and paint bubbling off the walls. There were open holes to the outside everywhere and we watched many snakes slide across the floors. Our stove/oven did not work for over 6 months. Our heat never worked and it's cold in Philadelphia. The only way I could get a visit (in which little was done after weeks of calling every day) was to pause my rent until they had maintenance out. Despite reporting these issues repeatedly, maintenance was unresponsive for long periods (months!). If you're a current or former tenant of this landlord, you may not be alone. I have extensive documentation, including photos and messages. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect or compare notes on Foyle and Foyle's Rat Palaces. I also strongly encourage others to report unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions to: The Philadelphia Housing Authority The Better Business Bureau Local housing advocates or tenant unions No one should have to live like this.

would give negative stars if possible. A house has been listed for almost 6 months. Initially…read morelisted with visible poor conditions in the bathrooms and carpet/flooring/walls. Then they reposted saying new carpet was installed, however there are no photos of the 3rd bathroom, that was the most concerning in the original photos. We finally were able to schedule a tour which was confirmed with both my partner and I separately for Saturday at 11. We arrive a little before 11, and attempted to approach the property only to be met by multiple other people who were also told to be there at 11 for a showing but informed us that no one was there yet to show it. We then proceeded to wait 45 minutes and still no one showed up. We each emailed and called the only number, which was an office number to which on one of course answered on a weekend. We left voicemails and it is now two days later and we have still not received any follow up. I guess a good preview of what we are not missing out on. Piss poor communication.

I absolutely could not have sold my house without Jen! She helped get the best price very quickly,…read morewas steadily there through it all, and went far above and beyond the call of duty. She was also our agent when we bought and was very patient and knowledgeable. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Jennifer helped us purchase our house when we moved from DC and was a huge help navigating the…read moreprocess. She was very flexible, responsive, and easy to work with.

Selling a house can be stressful. Couple that with the pandemic, a holiday season listing, and a…read morebuyer's market. Your realtor better have an arsenal packed with experience, knowledge, contacts, and great communication skills to navigate the choppy waters. The Capri Dessecker Team certainly did. Capri came through with virtual staging, several open houses, great follow up and presented us with multiple offers. Whitney didn't miss a beat either.  Keeping us apprised of all updated information and setting expectations. Expect stellar service from this extraordinary team. They will not disappoint.

I can't recommend Capri Dessecker and her team highly enough-they are truly the best. Capri is…read more*exceptionally* knowledgeable about the market, what to look for in houses and red flags to be aware of, and how to be strategic when it comes to making an offer and negotiating. She also truly wants the best for her clients-she took the time to really understand what we were looking for, is incredibly patient, and not only never pressured us but strongly encouraged us to look at homes that were the remotest of possibilities (I was worried about wasting her team's time but as she kept reminding me, the more properties we saw, the more informed we would be). She and Courtney are also so organized and helped us stay on track and on task for the whole laundry list of things that happen when you buy a house. They gave us a beautifully organized binder at settlement with all the docs we will ever need along with notes about what to do when (e.g., if you don't get a mortgage bill by this date, follow up, etc). Plus Capri is just really fun and kind and a joy to spend time with, and is clearly very invested in the Philadelphia community and supporting other local businesses. I know I'm gushing-and I never write effusive reviews-but honestly, that's how great they are!

We have had issues since day one with our new construction rental property with Ferraro Properties…read more First for about a week upon moving in our property had a dysfunctional central air system, leaving our apartment at about 100 degree's in the midst of a heat wave. The unit's brand-new microwave also did not work and was not replaced for about a month. To keep the list going the alarm system also did not work. Our frustrations continued with Ferraro Properties in the coming months as we experienced our doorknob falling out of our front door, leaking toilets, and water damage eroding the ceiling. Lets keep in mind this apartment was "new construction". We filed service requests with Ferraro Properties to correct these issues only to have the leaking toilet begin to spew water from the valve upon "repair". The water damage was only corrected on the roof of the property leaving the eroding ceiling unfixed to this day. The issues with the leaking toilet continued as it was "repaired" again only to have it start running this time with our water bill sky rocketing to 3 times it's normal amount. A third service request was made to fix the issue of sky-high water bills when we only use a normal amount of water. Nothing was done about this issue for 2-3 months while Ferraro Properties had us paying $200 water bills, but that isn't their problem. Finally when the property was checked for leaks only a temporary fix was made, leaving us with yet another service request to be filed on the same toilet when another issue came up. To add to the list of issues our doorbell, alarm system, and camera monitoring unit have been broken for several months with no action taken despite several requests. This is a major concern to me because a home intruder was shot inside of our neighbors home 2 doors down and ended up on our doorstep. The staff at Ferraro Properties are what many would call negligent and unresponsive to their tenants concerns. They do not respond to email, texts, and phone calls in a timely fashion. I would not choose Ferraro Properties in the future.

Working with Lisa was amazing! She answered all my questions and keep me up to date on everything…read more The whole process went faster and smoother than I could have imagined.

Lisa helped us sell and then buy a new home. She is a pleasure to work with and I would highly…read morerecommend her to anyone purchasing or selling a home.

Scott was the most amazing realtor. From our initial contact, he listened and was extremely…read moreresponsive, professional, and a really nice guy. He showed considerable patience with our out-of-state move and consistently came up with interesting properties based on our needs. He further offered a slew of suggestions for work done on several properties we were considering. Finally, he negotiated on our behalf to ultimately secure our new home. Great working relationship and VERY highly recommended.

Great to work with, helpful, responsive, professional and a great resource. Would recommend for all…read morerealtor needs!

Kim was awesome to work with! She is very knowledgeable and will go above and beyond for her…read moreclients. I would strongly recommend working with her as she'll handle all of your real estate needs.

Kim Rock always goes above and beyond expectations for her clients. Kim helped me buy and sell many…read moreproperties - investment and personal. She provides great value to her clients with her great knowledge and professionalism. If any obstacles did arise during the transaction process, she always handled it efficiently and kept us informed. Her dedication to her clients is unmatched; she is recognized as a premier realtor for this reason. She makes you feel as though you are her only client. She gives a 150% to her clients by providing stellar customer service. I can't say enough great things about Kim! I would trust no one else to handle my real estate needs! ~Lauren Conrad