THE TEAM THE TEAM JEFF FERRELL Opus Elite Real Estate JEFF FERRELL Opus Elite Real Estate

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Written by: Ruth Gnirk

Written by: Ruth Gnirk

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Bryant Sanders Photography

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For REALTOR®, team leader, and soon-to-be broker Je Ferrell, 2023 is all about growth. When he entered the real estate industry six years ago, he was able to draw from everything he had learned in 20 years of managerial experience and customer service. Instead of letting

For REALTOR®, team leader, and soon-to-be broker Je Ferrell, 2023 is all about growth. When he entered the real estate industry six years ago, he was able to draw from everything he had learned in 20 years of managerial experience and customer service. Instead of letting

Covid restrictions limit him, it inspired the creation of a real estate team. Je ’s passion is to serve each client and agent in a way that empowers them to grow in their home and in their life.

Covid restrictions limit him, it inspired the creation of a real estate team. Je ’s passion is to serve each client and agent in a way that empowers them to grow in their home and in their life.

Hero in the Making

Hero in the Making

Je grew up in Delaware County in a family that put their love for others into action. He raised seeing eye dogs as a 4H project, with his mom’s help. At the age of 16 Je followed in his grandfather’s footsteps by becoming a volunteer firefighter for many years.

Je grew up in Delaware County in a family that put their love for others into action. He raised seeing eye dogs as a 4H project, with his mom’s help. At the age of 16 Je followed in his grandfather’s footsteps by becoming a volunteer firefighter for many years.

High school classes did not hold his attention. Je longed to learn in the real world rather than a classroom. He wanted to start making a hands-on di erence in peoples’ lives and believed that the best way for him to start was to join the Navy. Although both of his parents were teachers, they understood his heart and agreed that he could earn his GED rather than simply continue the traditional route.

High school classes did not hold his attention. Je longed to learn in the real world rather than a classroom. He wanted to start making a hands-on di erence in peoples’ lives and believed that the best way for him to start was to join the Navy. Although both of his parents were teachers, they understood his heart and agreed that he could earn his GED rather than simply continue the traditional route.

After earning his GED, Je enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Jacksonville, a fast attack submarine. When he returned home Je continued serving as a volunteer firefighter and worked a night shift job to be able to pay bills.

After earning his GED, Je enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Jacksonville, a fast attack submarine. When he returned home Je continued serving as a volunteer firefighter and worked a night shift job to be able to pay bills.

Over the years Je met many wonderful people at Staples, but his favorite person was a coworker named Julia. She genuinely cared about her teammates and the customers they served, and she worked hard to provide for herself and her five-year-old son. She was pursuing her dream to become a nurse and that inspired Je to consider going back to school to earn a degree as well.

Over the years Je met many wonderful people at Staples, but his favorite person was a coworker named Julia. She genuinely cared about her teammates and the customers they served, and she worked hard to provide for herself and her five-year-old son. She was pursuing her dream to become a nurse and that inspired Je to consider going back to school to earn a degree as well.

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

Je and Julia were married in 2007. They were both full-time college students. Je was working on his bachelor’s degree in Business and Management, and Julia was enrolled in nursing school. In June 2010 the Ferrells bought their first house, and the experience was so positive and rewarding that it planted a seed in Je ’s mind about pursuing real estate as a career in the future.

Je and Julia were married in 2007. They were both full-time college students. Je was working on his bachelor’s degree in Business and Management, and Julia was enrolled in nursing school. In June 2010 the Ferrells bought their first house, and the experience was so positive and rewarding that it planted a seed in Je ’s mind about pursuing real estate as a career in the future.

Having witnessed Je ’s character, leadership, connections with people, and his genuine desire to serve others, one of the coaches of Je ’s son’s baseball team encouraged Je to consider earning his real estate license.

Having witnessed Je ’s character, leadership, connections with people, and his genuine desire to serve others, one of the coaches of Je ’s son’s baseball team encouraged Je to consider earning his real estate license.

In 1999 Je started working at Kinkos. Soon he was handling corporate clients as the Production Manager. After serving there for three years, fostering relationships with team members and with clients, he was o ered the position of Operations Manager at Staples. His diligence and ability to connect with internal and external customers earned him a promotion to Sales Manager and then General Manager.

In 1999 Je started working at Kinkos. Soon he was handling corporate clients as the Production Manager. After serving there for three years, fostering relationships with team members and with clients, he was o ered the position of Operations Manager at Staples. His diligence and ability to connect with internal and external customers earned him a promotion to Sales Manager and then General Manager.

By 2012 Je had earned his degree and life seemed to settle into a more comfortable routine. That is, until Staples started downsizing the next year. Shortly after Je and Julia had welcomed their newborn son into their family, Je was informed that he would be receiving a severance package but that he needed to secure other employment.

By 2012 Je had earned his degree and life seemed to settle into a more comfortable routine. That is, until Staples started downsizing the next year. Shortly after Je and Julia had welcomed their newborn son into their family, Je was informed that he would be receiving a severance package but that he needed to secure other employment.

Having his hard-earned degree actually separated him from other candidates and helped him earn a job at The Princeton University Store the summer of 2013. That fall he started coaching his oldest son’s baseball team. He was a great leader, and did well as the Store’s Director, but the job didn’t feel fulfilling or rewarding. Je was filled with creative ideas for helping team members grow professionally, but there was no outlet for him to utilize his vision.

New Life

New Life

Je became a licensed REALTOR® March 2017. He continued working at DriveTime for five months, and then he and Julia decided that it was time for him to focus on real estate full-time. He learned a lot during his time at KW Langhorne and saw growth in himself and his business each year.

Je became a licensed REALTOR® March 2017. He continued working at DriveTime for five months, and then he and Julia decided that it was time for him to focus on real estate full-time. He learned a lot during his time at KW Langhorne and saw growth in himself and his business each year.

Having his hard-earned degree actually separated him from other candidates and helped him earn a job at The Princeton University Store the summer of 2013. That fall he started coaching his oldest son’s baseball team. He was a great leader, and did well as the Store’s Director, but the job didn’t feel fulfilling or rewarding. Je was filled with creative ideas for helping team members grow professionally, but there was no outlet for him to utilize his vision.

In the spring of 2016 Je accepted a position as Reconditioning Manager at DriveTime where he managed 200 mechanics. He was still limited in how he could impact others, but there was a greater opportunity for him to mentor others.

In the spring of 2016 Je accepted a position as Reconditioning Manager at DriveTime where he managed 200 mechanics. He was still limited in how he could impact others, but there was a greater opportunity for him to mentor others.

In 2019 Je had the opportunity to help sell his uncle’s house. During the process he realized he wanted to (and needed to) learn more about the

In 2019 Je had the opportunity to help sell his uncle’s house. During the process he realized he wanted to (and needed to) learn more about the

IT’S ALL ABOUT GROWTH, AND THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

IT’S ALL ABOUT GROWTH, AND THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

mortgage process. Je followed through and became a mortgage loan o cer before the end of the year. Being a REALTOR® and a loan o cer helps Je serve clients in a more well-rounded way.

mortgage process. Je followed through and became a mortgage loan o cer before the end of the year. Being a REALTOR® and a loan o cer helps Je serve clients in a more well-rounded way.

Jeffrey Ferrell Team

The team has expanded and includes four additional team members. Nathan Hodson is licensed to serve in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Cindy Amato and Christine Pieczynski both had long and successful careers before entering into the real estate industry. Agent Andrea Betancourt helps the team reach more clients as she is fluent in both English and Spanish.

The team has expanded and includes four additional team members. Nathan Hodson is licensed to serve in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Cindy Amato and Christine Pieczynski both had long and successful careers before entering into the real estate industry. Agent Andrea Betancourt helps the team reach more clients as she is fluent in both English and Spanish.

As part of the Opus Elite family, Je and his team give back in ways that support the local community including food and toy drives, and monthly opportunities to celebrate local artists and small business owners. They are also involved in giving back, or helping connect people to available resources, in organic ways as they hear about the needs of others.

As part of the Opus Elite family, Je and his team give back in ways that support the local community including food and toy drives, and monthly opportunities to celebrate local artists and small business owners. They are also involved in giving back, or helping connect people to available resources, in organic ways as they hear about the needs of others.

Home.Life

Je still maintains an active mortgage loan o cer license in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and actively serves both types of clients with knowledge and integrity. He is also continuing the tradition of coaching the youth baseball team on which his mid-

Je still maintains an active mortgage loan o cer license in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and actively serves both types of clients with knowledge and integrity. He is also continuing the tradition of coaching the youth baseball team on which his middle son plays.

Je is incredibly proud of his family. Julia is a unit lead at Saint Mary’s Hospital and works part-time as a school nurse. She spends time volunteering, giving at the hospital, and helping with community

Je is incredibly proud of his family. Julia is a unit lead at Saint Mary’s Hospital and works part-time as a school nurse. She spends time volunteering, giving at the hospital, and helping with community fundraisers.

Their two younger children are enrolled in the Neshaminy school district, as was their oldest before he graduated. He is pursuing a civil engineering career at Buck’s County Community College. Their middle son enjoys baseball and karate and is a piano player. Their daughter enjoys dance.

Their two younger children are enrolled in the Neshaminy school district, as was their oldest before he graduated. He is pursuing a civil engineering career at Buck’s County Community College. Their middle son enjoys baseball and karate and is a piano player. Their daughter enjoys dance.

In 2020 COVID restrictions put a temporary hold on Je ’s life.

In 2020 COVID restrictions put a temporary hold on Je ’s life.

“I was proud that Julia was living her dream of serving others as a nurse,” recalled Je . “However, because she was caring for COVID patients, I quarantined myself to ensure that I would not inadvertently transfer anything to my clients or the professionals I worked with. I earned several designations so I could serve clients and agents better in the future. Then fellow agent Howard Keller called me, and the two of us decided to team up and combine our strengths. We sold 31 homes during the pandemic!”

“I was proud that Julia was living her dream of serving others as a nurse,” recalled Je . “However, because she was caring for COVID patients, I quarantined myself to ensure that I would not inadvertently transfer anything to my clients or the professionals I worked with. I earned several designations so I could serve clients and agents better in the future. Then fellow agent Howard Keller called me, and the two of us decided to team up and combine our strengths. We sold 31 homes during the pandemic!”

“We support each other in everything we do,” smiled Je . “Our team works collaboratively, and we meet on a regular basis to discuss business as well as individual goals and priorities. Agents don’t always, automatically, live a good work-life balance. That’s why it’s important that each member of our team shares their strengths. It’s all about growth, and the sky is the limit!”

“We support each other in everything we do,” smiled Je . “Our team works collaboratively, and we meet on a regular basis to discuss business as well as individual goals and priorities. Agents don’t always, automatically, live a good work-life balance. That’s why it’s important that each member of our team shares their strengths. It’s all about growth, and the sky is the limit!”

Taking Care of Those Around Her

Taking Care of Those Around Her

When you consider the power of what you do on behalf of your clients, it’s clear that you have the ability to make a long-lasting impact that can extend across generations of their family.

When you consider the power of what you do on behalf of your clients, it’s clear that you have the ability to make a long-lasting impact that can extend across generations of their family.

It’s the same gift that Sarah Peters brings to those around her, as well.

It’s the same gift that Sarah Peters brings to those around her, as well.

Sharing Excellence

Sharing Excellence

As Team Leader and REALTOR® with the Sarah Peters Team at Keller Williams Doylestown and New Hope, Sarah excels at everything she puts her mind to.

As Team Leader and REALTOR® with the Sarah Peters Team at Keller Williams Doylestown and New Hope, Sarah excels at everything she puts her mind to.

“I love running my own business and having the opportunity to form lasting relationships with the people I meet along the way,” Sarah smiles.

“I love running my own business and having the opportunity to form lasting relationships with the people I meet along the way,” Sarah smiles.

“Every day is a new challenge. It’s rewarding to work with REALTORS® who are seasoned after 40 years in the business, as well as mentoring newer REALTORS® who are entering the field.”

“Every day is a new challenge. It’s rewarding to work with REALTORS® who are seasoned after 40 years in the business, as well as mentoring newer REALTORS® who are entering the field.”

Following Her Path

Following Her Path

Sarah spent her early days in Houston, Texas, then moved to Pennsylvania when she was in elementary school. She instantly fell in love with her new surroundings.

Sarah spent her early days in Houston, Texas, then moved to Pennsylvania when she was in elementary school. She instantly fell in love with her new surroundings.

“Bucks County is such a special area to call home. I don’t take it for granted - the scenery, architecture, and culture. It’s a unique and beautiful place to raise our family.”

“Bucks County is such a special area to call home. I don’t take it for granted - the scenery, architecture, and culture. It’s a unique and beautiful place to raise our family.”

After high school, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Penn State University. She became an American History teacher, taking her students on historic walking tours and to Washington Crossing to watch the annual reenactment.

After high school, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Penn State University. She became an American History teacher, taking her students on historic walking tours and to Washington Crossing to watch the annual reenactment.

A New Door Opens

A New Door Opens

Sarah spent fifteen years serving as an educator and was also a curriculum leader in the school district, but recognized she was missing out on many of her own children’s experiences at home. “While I enjoyed what I did, I saw there was a greater

Sarah spent fifteen years serving as an educator and was also a curriculum leader in the school district, but recognized she was missing out on many of her own children’s experiences at home. “While I enjoyed what I did, I saw there was a greater opportunity to be a mom to my three children.” Sarah felt it was time to make a change. She and her husband had investment properties, so she decided real estate was a natural second career. opportunity to be a mom to my three children.” Sarah felt it was time to make a change. She and her husband had investment properties, so she decided real estate was a natural second career.

“I have some amazing friends through our group. We’re in di erent industries, nearly all working moms, and it is a really rich assortment of women,” she says with a smile. “It’s a growth minded and uplifting group of individuals.”

“I have some amazing friends through our group. We’re in di erent industries, nearly all working moms, and it is a really rich assortment of women,” she says with a smile. “It’s a growth minded and uplifting group of individuals.”

Sarah earned her real estate license in January 2018 and began helping her friends and family right away. She has quickly established herself as a leader in the industry who is passionate about helping the people around her.

Sarah earned her real estate license in January 2018 and began helping her friends and family right away. She has quickly established herself as a leader in the industry who is passionate about helping the people around her.

Signs of Success

Signs of Success

The results of her work have been remarkable. In fact, in 2022, Sarah and her team of four, including her husband, recorded over $27 million in sales volume.

Total Engagement

Total Engagement

Sarah writes for the Doylestown Cardinal, tasked with featuring a di erent local non-profit each month. She’s passionate about supporting many of these organizations. She’s a lifeline member at Kin Wellness and Support Center, which o ers complimentary services to local cancer patients, including nutrition classes, therapy, yoga, and more.

The results of her work have been remarkable. In fact, in 2022, Sarah and her team of four, including her husband, recorded over $27 million in sales volume.

She also serves on the ALC at Keller Williams, taking part in various leadership committees and teaching classes.

She also serves on the ALC at Keller Williams, taking part in various leadership committees and teaching classes.

Sarah writes for the Doylestown Cardinal, tasked with featuring a di erent local non-profit each month. She’s passionate about supporting many of these organizations. She’s a lifeline member at Kin Wellness and Support Center, which o ers complimentary services to local cancer patients, including nutrition classes, therapy, yoga, and more.

She is on the Business Advisory Panel for Heritage Conservancy, looking to connect business owners with the mission of preserving the area’s open, rolling hills and farmland, among other goals.

She is on the Business Advisory Panel for Heritage Conservancy, looking to connect business owners with the mission of preserving the area’s open, rolling hills and farmland, among other goals.

Family Fulfillment

Family Fulfillment

Sarah’s world is made much richer by her family, including her husband, Mike, and their three children—12year-old Madelyn; 10-year-old Grace; and 6-year-old Logan.

Sarah’s world is made much richer by her family, including her husband, Mike, and their three children—12year-old Madelyn; 10-year-old Grace; and 6-year-old Logan.

When Sarah is not selling real estate, you’ll find her supporting her children with sports and activities, enjoying local restaurants and businesses, and volunteering her time for various organizations. She loves opportunities to travel with her family.

When Sarah is not selling real estate, you’ll find her supporting her children with sports and activities, enjoying local restaurants and businesses, and volunteering her time for various organizations. She loves opportunities to travel with her family.

Sarah is excited to have joined Bucks County Historical Society’s Board of Trustees, where she can put her love of history to work preserving the legacy of Henry Mercer. Those who have the chance to know and work with Sarah appreciate the level of care and commitment that she delivers to clients and colleagues alike.

Sarah is excited to have joined Bucks County Historical Society’s Board of Trustees, where she can put her love of history to work preserving the legacy of Henry Mercer. Those who have the chance to know and work with Sarah appreciate the level of care and commitment that she delivers to clients and colleagues alike.

“Our clients are our family. From the initial consultation through our settlement celebration and beyond, we care deeply about our clients and take great pride in the services we o er.”

“Our clients are our family. From the initial consultation through our settlement celebration and beyond, we care deeply about our clients and take great pride in the services we o er.”

Sarah also started a network of local women in business that get together to learn and grow. They challenge each other to set goals and support each other as entrepreneurs.

Sarah also started a network of local women in business that get together to learn and grow. They challenge each other to set goals and support each other as entrepreneurs.

Whether she is working on behalf of her clients or community, Sarah is dedicated to taking thoughtful care of those around her.

Whether she is working on behalf of her clients or community, Sarah is dedicated to taking thoughtful care of those around her.