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Top Real Estate Agents Bucks County magazine compiled a list of some of the top real estate agents just in time for spring hat is a top real estate agent? Deciding to buy or sell a house is a major decision. In the not to distant past, real estate agents only represented the seller, but now the buyer can make use of their knowledge and negotiating skills also. Next to the decision to buy or sell a house (usually both), choosing the right real estate agent is the most important decision you will make. A top agent, for example doesn’t list your house at too high a price and keep people away nor does the agent discount it below what the market will bear. So, you must be sure that you first know if your home will be priced right to sell with comparable sales and pending sales in your market. And this means that a good agent will help you get full value for your home. A top agent will show you things that you can do that will help you sell your home faster and get the best price. He or she may point out minor repairs, painting, staging and things that make your home looking it’s best. Sometimes the smallest of changes can add up to big dollars. A top agent will not offer low commissions at the expense of all he or she has to do to effectively market the home. This includes such things as open houses, direct mail, magazine, newspaper and internet marketing, MLS exposure, virtual tour or videos. A top agent should not only know markets and be familiar with all the technical aspects of marketing, but they also need to be good communicators and negotiators who are confident yet winsome sales people. The good agent is a sales professional who is on your side. A top agent that represents us as a buyer is just as important. They too should have all the technical expertise necessary to find you what you want for a price that is fair. They should not only be able to help you with selection of a property and price range, but also with getting the best financing, school system, and you must trust that they work for you and make your interests their first priority. A top agent has the experience, education, honesty and negotiation skills. They are good communicators and know how to present what you want to convey to the buyer. And a top agent always makes you his or her top priority and you know that they are working for you.
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TOP BUCKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
CYNTHIA “CINDY” CORTES cynthia.cortes@foxroach.com
LICENSED AS A REALTOR SINCE 1987, Cynthia “Cindy” Cortes, Born and raised in what she describes as Beautiful Bucks County, has successfully served many clients throughout Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and select markets in New Jersey. Cindy is a Graduate of NAR’s Leadership Academy and The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. She is a recipient of GUILD recognition from the Institute, which is an achievement assuring her status to be remarkably knowledgeable, experienced and have the unique skills and closed sales necessary to meet and exceed expectations for today’s most discerning buyers and sellers. Cindy believes that luxury is a state of mind and can be achieved at every price point. “With the Berkshire Hathaway Luxury brand, I can offer my clients exceptional real estate services regardless of price point. Every property I represent receives cutting-edge technology and marketing services including professional photography for expansive web presence and property positioning at a level of exposure that attracts a very broad audience of qualified buyers who are searching locally, nationally and internationally.” Cindy also holds the designation as Certified Negotiation Expert. Her clients trust and depend on her work ethic, her insight and skillset as she understands the fine art of negotiating and thinking outside of the box. “I build trust through excellent communication, reliability and dedication. With diligence and care, I am resourceful and committed to my clients and their goals. I can service a diverse array of clients with complete confidence that satisfies a high level of expectation, and I believe that is what our clients deserve.” Her Accredited Professional Staging skills are yet another of
her many talents allowing her to provide expert advice to clients as they prepare their homes for the market. Time and time again, her recommendations have added substantial value to a property and have provided clients with excellent results. Cindy, is passionate about giving back, is a member of Giveback Homes, a network of real estate professionals dedicated to building homes for deserving families around the globe. For every home Cindy sells, she helps build a home for a family in need. “I am also committed to working together to help others in need and to create social change by inspiring others to take action for social good. It is very rewarding to give back and to know that you are contributing to making the world a better place.” Cindy attributes her success to her repeat and referral business, to her family and friends and to her attitude of gratitude in business and in life. A lifelong resident of Bucks County, she resides in Yardley with her husband and extended family. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors, PA Association of Realtors, Bucks County Association of Realtors, New Hope Historical Society, Friends of the Delaware and various business groups. She is licensed in PA & NJ and is available for consultation. “The Greater Delaware Valley” has a unique lifestyle all of its own and nothing makes me happier than sharing all its history and my knowledge with clients and friends”. Cindy welcomes your call anytime. Or you can address your questions by email, social media, or reach out to her directly at her office in New Hope.
6319 Lower York Road • New Hope, PA 18938 • cynthiacortes.foxroach.com • office 215.862.3385 • Cell 215.801.9315
TOP BUCKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
THE CLASS-HARLAN TEAM ClassHarlan.com
ESTABLISHED IN 1963, CLASS-HARLAN REAL ESTATE is a privately-owned boutique brokerage consisting of a team of
accomplished sales professionals who service the residential,
commercial and rental real estate needs of those in Bucks County and the surrounding area. Class-Harlan has a unique team
approach, a customer service-driven philosophy and a sincere
dedication to community and human interests. The team of agents are goal-oriented, striving daily to meet or exceed the needs and
goals of their property buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. They are among the top agents in Bucks County. Pictured above are: Will Eagles, Scott Strasburg, Kimberly Weinhold, Derek John,
Vikki Zebro, Scott Matlack, Marie Kovach, Phyllis Smith, Linda Kilroy, Linda Strasburg, Meg Roth, Pat Foley, Tim Murphy and
Todd McCarty, Broker/owner and Heather Walton, owner/partner. 15 W. State Street • Doylestown PA 18901 • ClassHarlan.com • 215.348.8111
TOP BUCKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
JAY SPAZIANO
jay@jayspaziano.com
ONCE AGAIN, Jay Spaziano rises to the top. It is the 8th year that Jay has been awarded the Top Producer Award in Bucks County. His relentless work ethic and market knowledge, along with 40 years of experience has led to his record breaking sales. Jay specializes in all facets of real estate, including custom new and pre-owned homes, antique homes, and building lots. Jay is a member of the National Association of Realtors and Home Builders
Association and is a graduate of LaSalle University. Recently, Jay has opened his own brokerage firm, Jay Spaziano Real Estate, in partnership with his daughter Gina. Gina is a graduate of The College of New Jersey and holds a Masters in Psychology. Jay Spaziano Real Estate is located in Washington Crossing. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, don’t settle for anything less than the best!
1113 General Washington Memorial Blvd. Washington Crossing, PA jaypaziano.com • office 215.493.1220 • cell 215.860.2800
PAULA CAMPBELL
paula@paulacampbellhomes.com
601 New Britain Road, Bldg. 100 Doylestown, PA 18901
Office: 215.234.7645 Cell: 610.308.7003
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PAULA KNOWS HOW exciting and stressful real estate transactions can be. That’s why in her more than twenty years of being a Realtor™, her clients will testify how easy it is to work with her and how they have come to rely on her extensive knowledge. “My focus has always been on my clients,” she says. Her sharp negotiation and communication skills have saved families thousands of dollars. “I believe that my clients’ look to me for guidance and the more information I can provide for them, the happier they will be in their new home.” She has helped numerous families through every type of residential transaction—from townhomes to condos, from singlefamily dwellings to investment properties. Paula’s clients continue to call upon her for all of their real estate needs, which is probably her greatest compliment. Paula Campbell is an Accredited Buyer Representative, Senior Real Estate Specialist as well as an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and currently is a Director on the Board of the Bucks County Association of Realtors.
SUSAN LANGENSTEIN susanlangensteinrealty.com
423 N. Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Office: 215.348.7100 Cell: 267.446.6201 susanlangenstein@comcast.net
SUSAN IS THE KEY to all your Real Estate Needs.She is professional, passionate, reliable, determined and detail oriented with proven results in delivering outstanding service. Susan is an Associate Broker, Top Producer, Winner of numerous awards and a member of multiple organizations. She is committed to education, staying current in the business and holds various designations. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist,Real Estate Negotiation Expert, and a Graduate of BCAR Leadership Academy. Susan's knowledge and industry relationships are a true benefit to the needs of her clients.Susan is the Realtor her clients refer and she is honored to be their Realtor of Choice. Buying or Selling, Everyone goes Home a Winner!
TOP BUCKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
MICHAEL RICHARDSON richardson@kurfiss.com
AS A LONGTIME RESIDENT OF NEW HOPE located in the heart of Bucks County, Michael Richardson is a seasoned real estate professional who has flawlessly facilitated the sales of historic homes, newer construction, restaurants and inns. He focuses on Bucks County, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and the Main Line as well as covering points east to Central New Jersey. Prior to moving north, Michael was a native of the Atlanta area and was trained as a landscape designer. He previously worked as a project manager and director of real estate acquisitions for a Princeton, N.J. based investment banking company for over 14 years. His passion for landscaping and love of historic homes allows for a perfect partnership on the various local boards of directors, of which Michael serves. His appointments include New Hope Historical Society, Solebury Township Aquetong Spring Advisory Committee, Phillips Mill Community Association (President), Fieldstone Homeowners Association
Board(President)and the New Hope Historical Society Garden Tour Team where he has served as captain for 6 years. Michael enjoys working with his clients to help them find the home of their dreams. He is passionate about what he does and truly invested in his clients interests. Michael is patient, hardworking and very responsive to his clients needs. He is a professional, honest and knowledgable. He stays current with real estate facts and trends and you can rely on him to deliver. When not selling real estate, you might see Michael touring gardens, looking for antiques or visiting a historic home.
6038 Lower York Road • New Hope, PA 18938 • newhoperealestate.com • office 215.794.3227 • Cell 609.647.4523
TOP BUCKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
LORRAINE EASTMAN lorraineeastman@kw.com
BORN AND RAISED on a horse farm in Bucks County, PA, I always wanted to own a home in New Hope, PA. After 20 years in California working as a top modeling photographer, I returned to my roots and made my dream come true. I feel very fortunate to live in this scenic award-winning Delaware River Town. Filled with decades of history and noted for being home to dozens of notable artists and writers, I say “Bucks County is the New Hamptons”. As a photographer, I always
found a way to build trust and bring out my clients’ best self in their photos. Now, as a realtor, I use that skill to help my clients find homes that connect to their heart, or list their home with ease and confidence providing my innate ability to sell. My background in sales, art, style and design coupled with my love for research give me the edge to be a five-star agent to my clients. Knowing the gratification of making my dreams come true, I am excited to help others achieve theirs. Licensed in PA & NJ
Keller Williams Realty • 415 S. York Road • New Hope, PA 18938 office 215.862.1312 • cell 310.766.2076
ART MAZZEI
art@addisonwolfe.com GETTING TO KNOW ME...I guess that when I was in my childhood, the first makings of a Realtor developed. My father was a contractor and nothing to me was more exciting that visiting a new home under construction and the smell of pine. However, life took a different turn and I started a 30 year career teaching high school English in the New York School System. While I graded compositions and listened to Richard the III rant about a “kingdom for a horse”, I reflected on my past and knew that salesmanship needed to be in my future. Thus, my real estate career began and somehow I managed to juggle my educational career with the world of “metes and bounds.” During this time I rose to the #2 position in a prominent real estate firm in Bucks County and by the time I retired, I had risen to the #1
sales position in a company of 80 agents. Today, I am a partner in Addison Wolfe Real Estate, an agency that claims 50+ fellow realtors on its roster and an impressively large market share for the Center City to Bucks County to Lehigh Valley demographics. I would have to say that part of my success is my years in education…working with daily problems, adjusting to personalities and developing a level of patience that only 30 years in the classroom can provide. Working with you would be my pleasure and developing a reciprocity of understanding with each other would also be a significant part of our relationship. I assure you that I will not bore you with the introspection of a Hamlet, but I can guarantee you that I will be more of a salesman than Willy Loman.
550 Union Square • New Hope, PA 18938 addisonwolfe.com • Office: 215.862.4290 • Cell: 610.428.4885
TOP BUCKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
KEVIN STEIGER steiger@kurfiss.com
KEVIN IS A CONSISTENT top-producing agent in the area. He is a high energy, hardworking and diligent individual who loves his job and is devoted to doing the very best for each of his clients. His strong negotiating skills are a valuable benefit to both buyers and sellers and with a variety of strong marketing techniques, he will find the correct strategy for each property that he handles. Discretion, professionalism and a creative attitude towards-deal making are his hallmarks.
6038 Lower York Rd.,• New Hope, PA 18938 Office: 215.794.1351 Cell: 215.519.1746 Kurfiss.com
DAN SPIRER
dan.spirer@foxroach.com
DAN SPIRER: Your local REALTOR proudly servicing PA and NJ. I specialize in working with clients on the acquisition and restoration of unique and historic properties. I am the owner and operator of NEW HOPE BUILDING, LLC, a custom residential construction and design company. A Temple University graduate and longtime Bucks County resident, I am proud to call my clients friends.
6319 Lower York Rd.,• New Hope, PA 18938 Office: 215-862-3365 Cell: 215.432.1080 Danspirer.com
CAROL MAYHEW hmslr@aol.com
BEING AN OUTSTANDING, successful real estate professional requires integrity, in-depth community and marketing knowledge, effective negotiating skills and high-quality professional network, hallmarks of how I work. In my 25 years as a Realtor, my clientfirst philosophy has inspired continually improving my skills and ways of doing business which includes embracing new technology. This has made it easier to respond quickly to the clients’ needs. Sellers are guaranteed professional, confidential and ethical service with an educated analysis of pricing and marketing. Buyers can be assured that they are competently represented by a Realtor highly respected by her peers in the real estate community. As a 40 yr. Bucks County resident, I am committed to sharing my opinion that “Bucks County offers the best of lifestyles”. Check my Website and learn more.
100 Brandywine Blvd., Suite 302 • Newtown, PA 18940 www.carolmayhew.com • office 267.350.5555 x2541 • cell 215.805.2927
MARY LOU ERK
marylouerk@marylouerk.com
MARY LOU has been consistently a Top Producer for the Doylestown office. In 2017 she was recognized for sales performance in the Coldwell Banker Hearthside Chairman's Club and was Agent of the Year in 2017 for the Doylestown office. She has over 30 years experience with buyers and sellers in Central Bucks County. Mary Lou is an Associate Broker and also has the ABR, CRS,SRES,CHMS and Relocation Specialist designations making her a true professional who firmly believes in continuing education. She will be going to the Coldwell Banker International Business Conference in March to add the Luxury Home designation to her resume. I can handle all aspects of the sales process from strategically marketing and showcasing your home to getting all the documents signed and getting to the closing table. I will also be setting up a team this year to be able to better help clients. More news to follow. I am currently a Philadelphia Magazine 5* agent! Let Mary Lou guide you through the sale or purchase of your home this Spring. You won't be disappointed. Please contact me and "Work with Erk"
212 N. Main Street • Doylestown, PA 18901 • www.MaryLouErk.com office 215.340.3500 • cell 215.870.4101