Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. The Smarter Move Drew Carrington was a man who liked to have a plethora of projects going on at once. Whether it was building a website for a client, mowing lawns on the weekend for some extra cash, or painting a friend’s mom’s house, he was always busy and Continue Reading
The Importance of Having a Home Inspection
We’ve been told all our lives never to judge a book by its cover; the same goes for a home you would like to purchase. It may be your dream home when you walk through each room and have a surface view, but it may turn out to be a bad investment after having a home inspection. What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is completed by a professional who is trained to examine a home to Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Spacious Philly
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Spacious Philly It was the tenth house Carrie had seen with Cherise, but she still could not say she liked any of them so far. The houses were too small and close together. “Well, you are looking in the city,” Cherise Continue Reading
The Essential Guide to Hosting a Housewarming Party
After a long journey of looking at houses, signing documents, and multiple calls with your real estate agent, you’ve finally found and moved into your new home! Now, it’s time to show off your home, and all of your hard work, with a housewarming party! A housewarming party is an excuse to invite friends and family, maybe some that you haven’t seen in a while, to your new home and show it off a Continue Reading
Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Killing the Deal
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Killing the Deal There was a bittersweet feeling as Katie signed the Agreement of Sale for her potential new home in Society Hill. It was a beautiful part of Philadelphia, brick townhomes and cobblestone streets made up the expensive neighborhood. Although, moving Continue Reading
Important Qualities Your Real Estate Agent Must Have
Buying or selling a home is a monumental experience in your life. There are many moving parts to the process that may become confusing at times, which is why you need a real estate agent that is reliable, communicative, organized, patient, and passionate. A real estate agent with these five qualities is sure to make the home buying or selling process smooth and enjoyable Continue Reading
How to Get the Most Out of House Showings
It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon and your real estate agent is taking you to a few house showings. You’re excited and overwhelmed thinking about how today may be the day you find your brand new home! House showings can often be a whirlwind of color, doors, floors, and closets. It’s easy to be confused about which house had which features or get two houses you liked mixed up. You may miss Continue Reading
“Tales of a First Time Home Buyer: Letting Go of Landlords”
Agent Lady team member Brittany Loeffler writes about the reality of buying a home in Philadelphia through a series of short stories. Letting Go of Landlords Matthew Wilkinson walked into his West Philadelphia apartment and noticed the leak he had told his landlord about was still dripping on the tiled floor. He threw his briefcase down on the floor and sunk himself into a lumpy couch. How Continue Reading
Living In Philly Interview Series: Meet Beth Lawrence @ Snap Kitchen
"Living in Philly" interview series where realtor Cherise Wynne ("Agent Lady") highlights interesting people & organizations in the civic, real estate, restaurant and lifestyle space that help first time home buyers navigate our great city of Philadelphia. Northeast Marketing Manager Agent Lady: When people ask that famous question "what do you do", how do you typically Continue Reading
Living In Philly Interview Series: Meet Job Itzkowitz @ Old City District
"Living in Philly" interview series where realtor Cherise Wynne ("Agent Lady") highlights interesting people & organizations in the civic, real estate, restaurant and lifestyle space that help first time home buyers navigate our great city of Philadelphia. Executive Director @ Old City District Agent Lady: When people ask that famous question "what do you do", how do you Continue Reading