OCTOBER 2023 - BUCKS COUNTY REAL PRODUCERS MAGAZINE

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Home Staging

22 Agent On Fire: Stacy Hilman

12 Sherry Lamelza

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CREDIT REPAIR

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INSURANCE

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GE Insurance for Life

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HOME INSPECTION

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HOME STAGING

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StagingCraft, LLC

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MORTGAGE LENDER

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Advisors Mortgage Group

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Contour Mortgage

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home design

home design

By Nancy Vander Zwan, ASPM®, CEO StagingCraft

By Nancy Vander Zwan, ASPM®, CEO StagingCraft

THE COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO HOME STAGING

THE COMPASSIONATE APPROACH TO HOME STAGING

STEAL MY SCHTICK TO HELP YOUR SELLERS

STEAL MY SCHTICK TO HELP YOUR SELLERS

Realtors and home stagers know better than anyone how stressful selling a house can be. Even in the happiest of life circumstances–a great new job, a new child, etc.–selling a house is almost always accompanied by worry:

Realtors and home stagers know better than anyone how stressful selling a house can be. Even in the happiest of life circumstances–a great new job, a new child, etc.–selling a house is almost always accompanied by worry:

• “Have we decided on the right price?”

• “Have we decided on the right price?”

• “What if we don’t get what we want for the house?”

• “What if we don’t get what we want for the house?”

• “What is the inspector going to find?”

• “What is the inspector going to find?”

• “What if the buyers back out?”

• “What if the buyers back out?”

• “How are we going to get all of this stu packed up?”

• “How are we going to get all of this stu packed up?”

Home stagers have two additional issues we must contend with when we visit your sellers to provide a consultation and/or staging services: vulnerability and defensiveness. From a home seller’s perspective, they believe we’re going to cross their threshold and criticize what they’ve done to their houses. I sometimes even face outright hostility when I show up to do a consultation with sellers. They’re ready to defend their decorating decisions!

Home stagers have two additional issues we must contend with when we visit your sellers to provide a consultation and/or staging services: vulnerability and defensiveness. From a home seller’s perspective, they believe we’re going to cross their threshold and criticize what they’ve done to their houses. I sometimes even face outright hostility when I show up to do a consultation with sellers. They’re ready to defend their decorating decisions!

A Realtor once told me her client was selling her recently deceased mother’s home, in which the seller herself had grown up. The Realtor got pushback from the seller about bringing me in to stage her mom’s vacant house because the seller previously had a terrible experience with a stager at her own property. Apparently, another area home stager (who shall remain nameless) had walked into the seller’s property, took a quick visual survey of the furnishings, and pronounced imperiously, “Oh, NO. All of this has to GO.” How insensitive!

A Realtor once told me her client was selling her recently deceased mother’s home, in which the seller herself had grown up. The Realtor got pushback from the seller about bringing me in to stage her mom’s vacant house because the seller previously had a terrible experience with a stager at her own property. Apparently, another area home stager (who shall remain nameless) had walked into the seller’s property, took a quick visual survey of the furnishings, and pronounced imperiously, “Oh, NO. All of this has to GO.” How insensitive!

almost anyone will be eager to buy,” I say. I remind them that they once toured the house and fell in love with it, and I encourage them to tell me what made them fall in love with the house themselves. “That’s what we will emphasize,” I note.

almost anyone will be eager to buy,” I say. I remind them that they once toured the house and fell in love with it, and I encourage them to tell me what made them fall in love with the house themselves. “That’s what we will emphasize,” I note.

I believe home stagers have a sacred duty to help lessen sellers’ stress in the home-prep process, not add to it. I have the chance to educate them about not only what staging is but also about how it’s going to help them make serious money in the sale of their house. I o er advice not only about what to do, but time-wise ways and resources to do it. While some stagers will only stage vacant listings because they don’t want to “deal with people”, I enjoy consulting to and staging for sellers of occupied listings.

I believe home stagers have a sacred duty to help lessen sellers’ stress in the home-prep process, not add to it. I have the chance to educate them about not only what staging is but also about how it’s going to help them make serious money in the sale of their house. I o er advice not only about what to do, but time-wise ways and resources to do it. While some stagers will only stage vacant listings because they don’t want to “deal with people”, I enjoy consulting to and staging for sellers of occupied listings.

A typical walk-and-talk consultation lasts from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the house and the amount of packing, repairs or cosmetic improvements we discuss. But so many sellers, once they let their guard down, will keep me on-site longer as they tell me during the visit about memories they’ve made with their families there. Often, I have the pleasure of meeting their children and their pets. I consider it a privilege. I give them my undivided attention as well as recommendations for home prep and contact information for trade professionals who can help them prepare the house properly.

A typical walk-and-talk consultation lasts from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the house and the amount of packing, repairs or cosmetic improvements we discuss. But so many sellers, once they let their guard down, will keep me on-site longer as they tell me during the visit about memories they’ve made with their families there. Often, I have the pleasure of meeting their children and their pets. I consider it a privilege. I give them my undivided attention as well as recommendations for home prep and contact information for trade professionals who can help them prepare the house properly.

When I visit a property to do a consultation, the first thing I do is explain to the sellers that I’m NOT a decorator, and how staging is a science, not an art. I compliment them on the warmth and personality of their house. And then I explain that because they’ve decided to sell, they should now keep in mind that the house is no longer a home, it’s a product (Steal this technique, Realtors; it works!). “We now have an opportunity to turn your home into a product that

When I visit a property to do a consultation, the first thing I do is explain to the sellers that I’m NOT a decorator, and how staging is a science, not an art. I compliment them on the warmth and personality of their house. And then I explain that because they’ve decided to sell, they should now keep in mind that the house is no longer a home, it’s a product (Steal this technique, Realtors; it works!). “We now have an opportunity to turn your home into a product that

A good home stager will set up a house so that it looks terrific in MLS photos. A GREAT home stager will take sellers’ personalities, fears, memories, and vulnerabilities into account while helping them prepare for MLS photos and showings. Staging a house is about more than getting a property ready for sale. It’s about getting the people who live there more comfortable with the idea of setting it up for sale and then saying goodbye to the place they’ve called home. And that is a blessing.

A good home stager will set up a house so that it looks terrific in MLS photos. A GREAT home stager will take sellers’ personalities, fears, memories, and vulnerabilities into account while helping them prepare for MLS photos and showings. Staging a house is about more than getting a property ready for sale. It’s about getting the people who live there more comfortable with the idea of setting it up for sale and then saying goodbye to the place they’ve called home. And that is a blessing.

SHERRY LAMELZA COLDWELL BANKER HEARTHSIDE

SHERRY LAMELZA COLDWELL BANKER HEARTHSIDE

Sherry Lamelza is a decade into her real estate career, and, as a top-producing agent at Coldwell Banker Hearthside, she’s clearly mastered the art of delivering results. Considering that she spent her teenage years reading the newspaper real estate section as a leisure pursuit, it’s not surprising that Sherry’s professional life took the path it did, and she feels fortunate to have achieved what some people can only dream of: being fulfilled in her work and knowing, without a doubt, that she is doing the job she was meant to do.

Sherry Lamelza is a decade into her real estate career, and, as a top-producing agent at Coldwell Banker Hearthside, she’s clearly mastered the art of delivering results. Considering that she spent her teenage years reading the newspaper real estate section as a leisure pursuit, it’s not surprising that Sherry’s professional life took the path it did, and she feels fortunate to have achieved what some people can only dream of: being fulfilled in her work and knowing, without a doubt, that she is doing the job she was meant to do.

Growing up in an industrious family, Sherry developed the confidence, know-how, and inspiration to succeed, in her own right, at an early age. “I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit that started at 12 years old, when I was working at my family’s business, helping with o ce duties, interacting with customers, and, surprisingly, helping with some accounting. Through [assisting them] with their various [enterprises] of trucking, auto-repair, and snow removal, I gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience that helped me along the way. As I got older, I helped my dad run his businesses, so it only seemed right that I would start my own,” she recalls.

Growing up in an industrious family, Sherry developed the confidence, know-how, and inspiration to succeed, in her own right, at an early age. “I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit that started at 12 years old, when I was working at my family’s business, helping with o ce duties, interacting with customers, and, surprisingly, helping with some accounting. Through [assisting them] with their various [enterprises] of trucking, auto-repair, and snow removal, I gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience that helped me along the way. As I got older, I helped my dad run his businesses, so it only seemed right that I would start my own,” she recalls.

When it came to finding the right industry to accommodate that business-owner ambition, Sherry leaned into her interest in the housing market and set her sights toward a REALTOR® role - a choice she has never regretted. “[I] absolutely love what I do, and

When it came to finding the right industry to accommodate that business-owner ambition, Sherry leaned into her interest in the housing market and set her sights toward a REALTOR® role - a choice she has never regretted. “[I] absolutely love what I do, and

I cannot imagine doing anything else,” she says, noting that navigating the ups and downs of the home buying/ selling process, though satisfying in itself, leads to the ultimate fulfillment of knowing she has made a di er ence for someone else. “Hearing my clients say, “You changed my life,” - it’s one of the most rewarding parts of my career and something I will never grow tired of.”

I cannot imagine doing anything else,” she says, noting that navigating the ups and downs of the home buying/ selling process, though satisfying in itself, leads to the ultimate fulfillment of knowing she has made a di er ence for someone else. “Hearing my clients say, “You changed my life,” - it’s one of the most rewarding parts of my career and something I will never grow tired of.”

But such praise is earned, not merely given, and Sherry puts in the work to win her clients’ appreciation by being intentional in the role she plays in each aspect of their real estate journey. The nonnegotiables of her service standards

But such praise is earned, not merely given, and Sherry puts in the work to win her clients’ appreciation by being intentional in the role she plays in each aspect of their real estate journey. The nonnegotiables of her service standards

top producer cover story

Written by: Jamie Taylor

Photography

Bryant Sanders

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Throughout my years, I have built relationships with professionals in the industry that I can rely on as they can rely on me... I never take my network of colleagues for granted and am fortunate to be surrounded by empowered individuals,” she explains.

Throughout my years, I have built relationships with professionals in the industry that I can rely on as they can rely on me... I never take my network of colleagues for granted and am fortunate to be surrounded by empowered individuals,” she explains.

Hearing my clients say, “You changed my life,” - it’s one of the most rewarding parts of my career and something I will never grow tired of.

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are respecting others, following through on what she promises, and making herself available, all of which translate to successful interactions. “I live with the motto of ‘Treat people the way you want to be treated,’ and I honor that in all of my client relationships. I ensure all of my clients have my full attention, and they know they are my number one priority. I take my job very seriously, and when I give my clients my word, I am giving them my bond... Whether it’s 6 a.m. or 11 p.m., I will be there for my clients, helping them find their dream home and do whatever it takes to get the job done. I pride myself on my accessibility and find it rewarding to hear clients raving about how easy it is to get in touch with me.”

are respecting others, following through on what she promises, and making herself available, all of which translate to successful interactions. “I live with the motto of ‘Treat people the way you want to be treated,’ and I honor that in all of my client relationships. I ensure all of my clients have my full attention, and they know they are my number one priority. I take my job very seriously, and when I give my clients my word, I am giving them my bond... Whether it’s 6 a.m. or 11 p.m., I will be there for my clients, helping them find their dream home and do whatever it takes to get the job done. I pride myself on my accessibility and find it rewarding to hear clients raving about how easy it is to get in touch with me.”

soon-to-be son-in-law, Jarod, and two sweet pups, Sadie and Khloe. When the weather is nice, Sherry and Nick love to take scenic drives around Bucks County in Nick’s show car, and the duo can often be found at car shows in the spring and summer months. Additionally, Sherry loves having pool days, going shopping, visiting wineries, or heading to the beach with family and friends, and hosting annual holiday parties for her nearest and dearest ranks high on her list of favorite pastimes as well.

soon-to-be son-in-law, Jarod, and two sweet pups, Sadie and Khloe. When the weather is nice, Sherry and Nick love to take scenic drives around Bucks County in Nick’s show car, and the duo can often be found at car shows in the spring and summer months. Additionally, Sherry loves having pool days, going shopping, visiting wineries, or heading to the beach with family and friends, and hosting annual holiday parties for her nearest and dearest ranks high on her list of favorite pastimes as well.

Though she enjoys accomplishing all of this as a “onewoman show” and thrives on the thrill of driving successful outcomes, Sherry recognizes the value of teamwork, and she is appreciative of the expertise others can bring to the table in various aspects of a transaction. “Throughout my years, I have built relationships with professionals in the industry that I can rely on as they can rely on me... I never take my network of colleagues for granted and am fortunate to be surrounded by empowered individuals,” she explains.

Though she enjoys accomplishing all of this as a “onewoman show” and thrives on the thrill of driving successful outcomes, Sherry recognizes the value of teamwork, and she is appreciative of the expertise others can bring to the table in various aspects of a transaction. “Throughout my years, I have built relationships with professionals in the industry that I can rely on as they can rely on me... I never take my network of colleagues for granted and am fortunate to be surrounded by empowered individuals,” she explains.

Sherry also finds contentment in being engaged in her community, and she o ers regular support to two local organizations. “I sponsor the Doylestown at Dusk car show, hosted by the Doylestown Rotary. This event is held in the third week of July every year and helps those in need throughout the community. The other event I sponsor is Engines for Emma, held in mid-September every year. This event focuses on helping families with children who are battling cancer,” she shares.

Sherry also finds contentment in being engaged in her community, and she o ers regular support to two local organizations. “I sponsor the Doylestown at Dusk car show, hosted by the Doylestown Rotary. This event is held in the third week of July every year and helps those in need throughout the community. The other event I sponsor is Engines for Emma, held in mid-September every year. This event focuses on helping families with children who are battling cancer,” she shares.

Outside of work, Sherry enjoys downtime with her family, which includes her husband, Nick, daughter, Kelsey,

Outside of work, Sherry enjoys downtime with her family, which includes her husband, Nick, daughter, Kelsey,

With one decade down and more to come, Sherry looks forward to continuing to grow and thrive in all things real estate. The numerous industry awards she has collected over the years speak to her steadfastness in staying at the top of her game, and, as blessed as she is to bring such passion to her purpose on a daily basis, we’re betting her clients feel equally fortunate to have a such a committed force on their side!

With one decade down and more to come, Sherry looks forward to continuing to grow and thrive in all things real estate. The numerous industry awards she has collected over the years speak to her steadfastness in staying at the top of her game, and, as blessed as she is to bring such passion to her purpose on a daily basis, we’re betting her clients feel equally fortunate to have a such a committed force on their side!

agent on fire

agent on fire

Written by: Ruth Gnirk

Photography by: Bryant Sanders

Written by: Ruth Gnirk

Photography by: Bryant Sanders

Keller Williams Doylestown & New Hope Luxury Stacy Hilman

Keller Williams Doylestown & New Hope Luxury Stacy Hilman

Creating Limitless Legacy

Creating Limitless Legacy

Stacy is one of three girls in a close-knit Italian family. Knowing that she wanted to make a di erence in the world, Stacy started nursing school with high hopes. She soon realized that the medical field was not the best fit for her and needed to redirect her life.

Stacy is one of three girls in a close-knit Italian family. Knowing that she wanted to make a di erence in the world, Stacy started nursing school with high hopes. She soon realized that the medical field was not the best fit for her and needed to redirect her life.

In 1997 Stacy learned of an opportunity to work with adults who had severe intellectual disabilities. The 21-year-old world-changer found great meaning during her time of service to the di erently-gifted adults, and she discovered who she wanted to be. One of the highlights of Stacy’s year at the sheltered workshop in New York was seeing the joy on the face of a 54-year-old man after she taught him how to write his name. Stacy went back to school and earned her degree in education.

They lived 20 minutes away from Matt and Stacy’s parents and all of their siblings. It was a great joy to welcome their daughters into the world while surrounded by the love and support of extended family.

They lived 20 minutes away from Matt and Stacy’s parents and all of their siblings. It was a great joy to welcome their daughters into the world while surrounded by the love and support of extended family.

Relocation

Relocation

In August 2007, Matt received a great job o er that required the Hilmans to move from New York to Pennsylvania. Their oldest daughter was four years old, and their youngest was just six weeks old. Their REALTOR® had a heart of gold, and understood how overwhelming it was to move far from family and start a new life. She understood Stacy as a mom, and the two women established a friendship that extended long past the closing table.

In 1997 Stacy learned of an opportunity to work with adults who had severe intellectual disabilities. The 21-year-old world-changer found great meaning during her time of service to the di erently-gifted adults, and she discovered who she wanted to be. One of the highlights of Stacy’s year at the sheltered workshop in New York was seeing the joy on the face of a 54-year-old man after she taught him how to write his name. Stacy went back to school and earned her degree in education.

Matt, the love of her life, was completely supportive of Stacy’s new career path. The two were married in August 2000, and shortly after, Stacy began her career in middle school special education.

Matt, the love of her life, was completely supportive of Stacy’s new career path. The two were married in August 2000, and shortly after, Stacy began her career in middle school special education.

In August 2007, Matt received a great job o er that required the Hilmans to move from New York to Pennsylvania. Their oldest daughter was four years old, and their youngest was just six weeks old. Their REALTOR® had a heart of gold, and understood how overwhelming it was to move far from family and start a new life. She understood Stacy as a mom, and the two women established a friendship that extended long past the closing table.

As she settled in Bucks County, Stacy started looking for a way to connect with others who wanted to make a difference in her new community. She attended an allday workshop about autism where she connected with Linda Keupper, the founder of Autism Cares Foundation (www.autismcaresfoundation.org).

As she settled in Bucks County, Stacy started looking for a way to connect with others who wanted to make a difference in her new community. She attended an allday workshop about autism where she connected with Linda Keupper, the founder of Autism Cares Foundation (www.autismcaresfoundation.org).

Stacy enjoyed being an itinerant teacher. She would work with families of children under the age of three, providing family support and working on goals with their child. In 2010 Stacy started teaching prospective teachers at Bucks County Community College. This is a time that she marks as a highlight in her teaching career.

Stacy enjoyed being an itinerant teacher. She would work with families of children under the age of three, providing family support and working on goals with their child. In 2010 Stacy started teaching prospective teachers at Bucks County Community College. This is a time that she marks as a highlight in her teaching career.

“Working Hard To Make Your Move Easy”

“Working Hard To Make Your Move Easy”

In 2014, Matt expressed an interest in real estate investing. When Stacy shared the news with her REALTOR®-turnedfriend, the agent suggested that Stacy become a REALTOR® so

In 2014, Matt expressed an interest in real estate investing. When Stacy shared the news with her REALTOR®-turnedfriend, the agent suggested that Stacy become a REALTOR® so

the couple could work together toward their real estate goals.

the couple could work together toward their real estate goals.

Shortly after Stacy became a REALTOR®, she joined the same Keller Williams brokerage in Doylestown that her friend was a part of, and Stacy started working as a solo agent.

Shortly after Stacy became a REALTOR®, she joined the same Keller Williams brokerage in Doylestown that her friend was a part of, and Stacy started working as a solo agent.

“I love the KW culture,” Stacy smiled. “For several years I served on the KW Agent Leadership Council. It’s like student council, but for agents. The education o ered by KW is ongoing and supports both new and veteran agents. I love that KW is community, collaboration, support, and heart!

I am proud of how we have given back through food drives for the food-insecure, the refresh we did at the senior center, and the various other special things we as a KW family have done in our community.”

“I love the KW culture,” Stacy smiled. “For several years I served on the KW Agent Leadership Council. It’s like student council, but for agents. The education o ered by KW is ongoing and supports both new and veteran agents. I love that KW is community, collaboration, support, and heart! I am proud of how we have given back through food drives for the food-insecure, the refresh we did at the senior center, and the various other special things we as a KW family have done in our community.”

Cultivating Legacy

Cultivating Legacy

Regarding her work through the Autism Cares Foundation, Stacy shared, “I am passionate about people, especially people with special needs because they are truly special gifts to the world. For me giving back is not just about donating money, but about giving back of myself.”

Regarding her work through the Autism Cares Foundation, Stacy shared, “I am passionate about people, especially people with special needs because they are truly special gifts to the world. For me giving back is not just about donating money, but about giving back of myself.”

“I am thankful for all of the activities and opportunities that the Autism Cares Foundation presents to families with children and adults with various diagnoses. Everyone deserves a fulfilled life of fun and friendships!” She continued, “We have a goal of building supportive housing for neurodiverse adults, and when we join together to serve others, we are changing the community’s mindset and showing everyone that we must not put limitations on those who are di erently-abled.”

“I am thankful for all of the activities and opportunities that the Autism Cares Foundation presents to families with children and adults with various diagnoses. Everyone deserves a fulfilled life of fun and friendships!” She continued, “We have a goal of building supportive housing for neurodiverse adults, and when we join together to serve others, we are changing the community’s mindset and showing everyone that we must not put limitations on those who are di erently-abled.”

Stacy stopped teaching six years ago, but she has continued to keep in touch with many of her students so she can share in their progress and accomplishments.

Stacy stopped teaching six years ago, but she has continued to keep in touch with many of her students so she can share in their progress and accomplishments.

She shared, “Seeing 19-year-olds as successful 30-year-olds is my greatest joy!”

She shared, “Seeing 19-year-olds as successful 30-year-olds is my greatest joy!”

Her genuine care and friendship has led to countless referrals, and many former students have become first-time home buyers.

Her genuine care and friendship has led to countless referrals, and many former students have become first-time home buyers.

This past year, Stacy completed 29 transactions as a solo agent. One of her secrets

This past year, Stacy completed 29 transactions as a solo agent. One of her secrets

is that she stays current and connected with agents from various markets. The group helps each other understand trends and changes. The other secret is long-term relationships.

is that she stays current and connected with agents from various markets. The group helps each other understand trends and changes. The other secret is long-term relationships.

“With my students, and now my clients, I have the privilege of going through the stages of life right along with them,” Stacy reflected. “I wear my heart on my sleeve and I’m so glad I get to be ‘authentic me’ and have genuine conversations, rather than consulta tions. I am here for the relationship, and to be a resource, just like my REALTOR® was in 2007. I pour myself into people and find that I am always filled back up.”

“With my students, and now my clients, I have the privilege of going through the stages of life right along with them,” Stacy reflected. “I wear my heart on my sleeve and I’m so glad I get to be ‘authentic me’ and have genuine conversations, rather than consultations. I am here for the relationship, and to be a resource, just like my REALTOR® was in 2007. I pour myself into people and find that I am always filled back up.”

“I don’t chase the dollar,” she continued. “I truly love where I live and I believe in my community. I am not selling, I’m just sharing! This is a team e ort, and I partner with my clients. I have a teacher’s heart, and I go above and beyond as a concierge-style REALTOR®.”

“I don’t chase the dollar,” she continued. “I truly love where I live and I believe in my community. I am not selling, I’m just sharing! This is a team e ort, and I partner with my clients. I have a teacher’s heart, and I go above and beyond as a concierge-style REALTOR®.”

Stacy enjoys food and traveling, but her great est joy is serving others. She shared that the time she has invested in others has brought her such fulfillment that when she looks back she cannot believe she has been working with people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders for 26 years. And she is honored to share the gift of volunteering, and showing respect to others, with her two daughters.

Stacy enjoys food and traveling, but her greatest joy is serving others. She shared that the time she has invested in others has brought her such fulfillment that when she looks back she cannot believe she has been working with people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders for 26 years. And she is honored to share the gift of volunteering, and showing respect to others, with her two daughters.

When they were saying their wedding vows 23 years ago, Matt said he believed in Stacy beyond the way she was even able to believe in herself. Stacy is thrilled to share that Matt is still her biggest cheerleader, and that she is very thankful for him. She and Matt want their daughters to see that serving others, and running a family-focused business, feeds and fuels Stacy’s passion for the future.

When they were saying their wedding vows 23 years ago, Matt said he believed in Stacy beyond the way she was even able to believe in herself. Stacy is thrilled to share that Matt is still her biggest cheerleader, and that she is very thankful for him. She and Matt want their daughters to see that serving others, and running a family-focused business, feeds and fuels Stacy’s passion for the future.

“Stay true to who you are, and you will attract the same kind of people,” Stacy concluded. “I think big and I dream big, and so I continue to grow to make my dreams a reality for not only myself, but for my BIG WHY, which will forever be my girls. I want to show my daughters, and others, that the only limits are the ones you place on yourself, and that life is about taking chances and always betting on yourself. I found my passion and I am beyond grateful to continue to share my heart and experi ence with others.”

“Stay true to who you are, and you will attract the same kind of people,” Stacy concluded. “I think big and I dream big, and so I continue to grow to make my dreams a reality for not only myself, but for my BIG WHY, which will forever be my girls. I want to show my daughters, and others, that the only limits are the ones you place on yourself, and that life is about taking chances and always betting on yourself. I found my passion and I am beyond grateful to continue to share my heart and experience with others.”

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teamwork makes the dream work

teamwork makes the dream work

Written by: Jamie Taylor

Photography by: Thato Dadson | Dadson Images

Written by: Jamie Taylor

Photography by: Thato Dadson | Dadson Images

PATRICIA

PATRICIA

WISE STREHLE

WISE STREHLE

The Wise Decision

The Wise Decision

Pat Wise Strehle is proud to merge with the talents of The Thomas Kennedy Group. This is a move that will ensure her lifelong clients and friends are taken care of for many years to come. Though her 38 years as a topproducing agent has been well-defined through diligence, personal commitment and focus, Pat is the first to admit that working alongside a team of equally dedicated agents and sta has played a key role in her success.

Pat Wise Strehle is proud to merge with the talents of The Thomas Kennedy Group. This is a move that will ensure her lifelong clients and friends are taken care of for many years to come. Though her 38 years as a topproducing agent has been well-defined through diligence, personal commitment and focus, Pat is the first to admit that working alongside a team of equally dedicated agents and sta has played a key role in her success.

Wendy Wall, Director of Operations, has been working with Pat for the past 9 years. Wendy has been instrumental in creating operating systems, database management, and team support. She has been working tirelessly on the details of the merger, and she is an invaluable asset to her team. Wendy provides support not only for Pat and Tom, but also for the rest of the team (Manju Notani, Kaitlin Pancoast, Bill Puccio, Nick Dejesus).

Wendy Wall, Director of Operations, has been working with Pat for the past 9 years. Wendy has been instrumental in creating operating systems, database management, and team support. She has been working tirelessly on the details of the merger, and she is an invaluable asset to her team. Wendy provides support not only for Pat and Tom, but also for the rest of the team (Manju Notani, Kaitlin Pancoast, Bill Puccio, Nick Dejesus).

was at the time that she was caring for her children at home that she decided to obtain her Real Estate license in 1985. She quickly found that the same skillset needed to engage students translated well into her role as an agent, and her ability to lead, combined with a genuine desire to collaborate with her clients, helped her transform what she had originally envisioned as a part-time job into a viable business.

was at the time that she was caring for her children at home that she decided to obtain her Real Estate license in 1985. She quickly found that the same skillset needed to engage students translated well into her role as an agent, and her ability to lead, combined with a genuine desire to collaborate with her clients, helped her transform what she had originally envisioned as a part-time job into a viable business.

Pat attended Holy Family University and earned a BA in Elementary Education. Pat taught for over ten years prior to starting her family. It

Pat attended Holy Family University and earned a BA in Elementary Education. Pat taught for over ten years prior to starting her family. It

“It turned out that I had a talent to help my clients make great decisions. I was able to put organization into sales and purchases that helped

“It turned out that I had a talent to help my clients make great decisions. I was able to put organization into sales and purchases that helped

THE THOMAS KENNEDY GROUP @ KW NEWTOWN

THE THOMAS KENNEDY GROUP @ KW NEWTOWN

families grow...,” she shares, adding that her philosophy of coming “from a place of contribution” has been a paramount aspect of her approach to service. “I discover what is needed on all levels of a person’s life and see if I can provide a solution/enhancement/idea - or direct [them] to someone who can help.”

families grow...,” she shares, adding that her philosophy of coming “from a place of contribution” has been a paramount aspect of her approach to service. “I discover what is needed on all levels of a person’s life and see if I can provide a solution/enhancement/idea - or direct [them] to someone who can help.”

That big-picture mindset has allowed Pat to not only build strong bonds with buyers and sellers during transactions, but it has helped her maintain those bonds throughout time. “Over my career, I have developed thousands of relationships. I love to stay in touch with everyone. I see how their families have grown and developed. Sometimes there are challenges such as divorce, the death of a loved one, illness et cetera. This gives me the opportunity to help the people I truly care for,” she explains.

That big-picture mindset has allowed Pat to not only build strong bonds with buyers and sellers during transactions, but it has helped her maintain those bonds throughout time. “Over my career, I have developed thousands of relationships. I love to stay in touch with everyone. I see how their families have grown and developed. Sometimes there are challenges such as divorce, the death of a loved one, illness et cetera. This gives me the opportunity to help the people I truly care for,” she explains.

to the future growth that the fusion will create. “Tom and I are blending our skills and experience to best service the agents on our team and our relationships,” she says, noting that the partnership was chosen carefully and strategically. “I actively observed and tracked team leaders who have high standards and goals. I analyzed results. Tom is most aligned with my own goals and resultdriven modules.”

to the future growth that the fusion will create. “Tom and I are blending our skills and experience to best service the agents on our team and our relationships,” she says, noting that the partnership was chosen carefully and strategically. “I actively observed and tracked team leaders who have high standards and goals. I analyzed results. Tom is most aligned with my own goals and resultdriven modules.”

In addition to operating well together in the o ce, Pat says she appreciates opportunities to combine forces outside of work as well. “Each year we organize a collection of ‘blessing baskets’. A blessing basket is filled with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving Day meal for families in need in our servicing area. We [also] organize a luminary event in our neighborhood, each New Year’s Eve, to light up the night into the New Year.”

In addition to operating well together in the o ce, Pat says she appreciates opportunities to combine forces outside of work as well.

“Each year we organize a collection of ‘blessing baskets’. A blessing basket is filled with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving Day meal for families in need in our servicing area. We [also] organize a luminary event in our neighborhood, each New Year’s Eve, to light up the night into the New Year.”

In keeping with that commitment to strong alliances, Pat merged The Wise Decision Group with the Thomas Kennedy Group. She is looking forward

In keeping with that commitment to strong alliances, Pat merged The Wise Decision Group with the Thomas Kennedy Group. She is looking forward

In her downtime, Pat enjoys golfing, taking walks in the park (or along the beach), and hanging out with family. Her son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Trish, have three children, Hudson, Cole, and Lincoln.

In her downtime, Pat enjoys golfing, taking walks in the park (or along the beach), and hanging out with family. Her son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Trish, have three children, Hudson, Cole, and Lincoln.

I discover what is needed on all levels of a person’s life and see if I can provide a solution/ enhancement/ideaor direct [them] to someone who can help.

I discover what is needed on all levels of a person’s life and see if I can provide a solution/ enhancement/ideaor direct [them] to someone who can help.

I have learned firsthand the process of having an aging parent who needs care and the impact on the family.

Pat loves spending time with them. Pat’s daughter and son-inlaw, Kristin and Ryan, live in Delaware, where Kirstin follows in her mom’s footsteps as a successful REALTOR®.

Pat loves spending time with them. Pat’s daughter and son-inlaw, Kristin and Ryan, live in Delaware, where Kirstin follows in her mom’s footsteps as a successful REALTOR®.

Pat notes that she, Kristin, and Ryan have fantastic masterminds about how to best service their neighbors, clients, and friends.

Pat notes that she, Kristin, and Ryan have fantastic masterminds about how to best service their neighbors, clients, and friends.

Pat visits her mother, Rosemary, often at Neshaminy Manor in Doylestown. “I have learned firsthand the process of having an aging parent who needs care and the impact on the family. I have experienced the range of personal feelings of packing up a lifetime of memories. I have been able to help many families in the process,” she says.

Pat visits her mother, Rosemary, often at Neshaminy Manor in Doylestown. “I have learned firsthand the process of having an aging parent who needs care and the impact on the family. I have experienced the range of personal feelings of packing up a lifetime of memories. I have been able to help many families in the process,” she says.

Pat enjoys being active in the community. She sits on the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Collaborative Law Practice Group. She is also a member of several organizations including BHBC Networking Connections (voted the number one networking group in Bucks County) and Accountability Group for Agents, and she has participated in the Pivot Shift Ahead Zoom call for over three years. Patricia is also happy to share her expertise to help other agents grow in their careers, and she has spoken at numerous training sessions for Keller Williams Southeastern region, teaching team leaders through MREA (The Millionaire Real Estate Agent) modules.

Pat enjoys being active in the community. She sits on the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Collaborative Law Practice Group. She is also a member of several organizations including BHBC Networking Connections (voted the number one networking group in Bucks County) and Accountability Group for Agents, and she has participated in the Pivot Shift Ahead Zoom call for over three years. Patricia is also happy to share her expertise to help other agents grow in their careers, and she has spoken at numerous training sessions for Keller Williams Southeastern region, teaching team leaders through MREA (The Millionaire Real Estate Agent) modules.

Pat and Tom’s greatest core value is trust. They are on a mission to help as many people as possible build their wealth and security through real estate ownership.

Pat and Tom’s greatest core value is trust. They are on a mission to help as many people as possible build their wealth and security through real estate ownership.

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