If I could go back in time, would I pick Nicole as our realtor again? Yes. Yes. A million times…read moreYES. We just closed on our first house and cannot express how much we recommend using Nicole. At the beginning of our homebuying journey we had vetted a few realtors beforehand. Other realtors we spoke to programmed our wants/budget into their system and were just sending us automated e-mails of listings that fit those parameters (which felt like something we could have set up on our own...) We went with Nicole because we loved how personalized she made the process, she really does make you feel like you are her only client. We had a group text going where she would send us the listings that actually fit what we were looking for and it allowed us to keep an open conversation with her about all the questions we had as first time home buyers. A surprise bonus was that Nicole actually flips homes in her spare time and is extremely knowledgeable at what is required to make certain updates in the home so she was able to provide rough cost estimates (on adding an extra bath, new flooring, etc) which proved to be tremendously helpful as we started looking at fixer uppers. She made the process as smooth as could be, but there are always circumstances that are out of your control.... Which brings me to the grand finale of Nicole's awesomeness on closing day. During our walk-through just hours before closing we entered our soon-to-be home to find 70% of the seller's belongings were still there. Without skipping a beat Nicole took control of the situation and assured us we would get everything out in time for closing. In a pair of nice sandals and in the pouring rain, she helped us move out an entire house within hours. It certainly was a day to remember lol and it forever solidified Nicole's title in my book as #1 realtor of all time.

Do not hesitate tonuse her as your Agent. She is the most amazing person who's GREAT at what she…read moredoes. Very professional, friendly and supportive throughout the process. She makes it look easy by going the extra miles to make sure you have a smooth process. We were lucky to have found her and highly recommend. She managed to don8n 4 days what our previous realtor could not do in 6 months. We had offers in 4 days and closed in 30. Thank you for doing. Agreed job and taking care of us.

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!

We are very happy with our experience working with Jennifer. We are first time home buyers, and she…read moredid a great job guiding us through the process. We appreciated her knowledge, experience, and responsiveness, and she was a great advocate for us in negotiations with the seller and our mortgage lender. We highly recommend her for anyone looking to purchase a home in the Philadelphia area.

Mel was a wonderful resource for us as first-time home buyers!!! She's kind, empathetic, organized,…read moreand put up with a decent amount of stress/backseat driving throughout our purchase process :). One of the reasons Mel is such a gem is that she knows EVERYONE in town--the attorney she suggested (Greg Voorhees) was fantastic, and she has suggestions for exterminators, contractors, plumbers, HVAC techs, and more now that we're actually in our house--worth its weight in gold and we appreciate she's stuck with us as a resource even after we're "done!"

The JFK team is simply incredible! Pip was amazingly driven without being pushy, which is a hard…read moremix to find anywhere. I fully recommend this team to anyone buying or selling in South Jersey, because when you want the best realtor in South Jersey the JFK team is always the answer.

Delighted to share my second experience working with Rachel Shaw, a truly phenomenal realtor -- I…read morefirst worked with Rachel three years ago to buy my first house, and I chose to work with her again recently to list and sell a house. As was the case when I was on the market as a buyer, Rachel is easy to work with and very knowledgeable about the market and the neighborhood. I really appreciated that she was transparent about the how/why of her pricing recommendations and listing strategy (taking the time to talk through every detail if that's what I needed) and I trusted her completely. A few other 'perks' that I didn't realize to look for in a realtor but were invaluable in my house selling experience: - Rachel has been doing this a long time, and has incredible insight on what types of updates to consider/prioritize that will increase the value and interest in the house (which was very helpful for me because my house needed some major refreshing, but with a very tight budget) - she has a list of recommended trades persons for any work you need to hire for (and will even recommend different shades of white paint for that fresh coat that you may want to apply before listing!) - she is SO responsive! No waiting around for a reply when you have a question/concern/need... she gets back so quickly and manages to thoroughly address the question/concern/need in the simplest way. - she is approachable and easy to work with, and also really savvy and strategic on getting the best possible outcome for her client I loved working with Rachel, and highly recommend her and the Philly Home Girls team for your real estate needs! An all-around positive (and successful!! she got my house sold so quickly, and over asking!) experience!

Rachel Shaw was absolutely amazing to work with for the sale of my home in Philly, while I know…read morelove out of state. Easy communication, thorough and friendly throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend!

I highly recommend working with Alison--she offers everything you could hope for in a realtor! When…read moreI needed to quickly find a rental this past summer, she and Mary came through in every way. Alison was extremely professional, efficient, and also understanding and compassionate. She has great ideas and is well-connected in the Philly area with many strong relationships to draw upon. Alison and Mary turned what could have been a very stressful experience into a smooth and happy one. I will always be grateful to them.

Alison and her team are wonderful! I have bought and sold before and wanted someone with…read moreexperience in the Philadelphia neighborhood I was looking. Alison gave me pertinent information and personal experience on several of the houses she showed me [virtually]. She house-hunted on my behalf as I lived and sold my house on the other side of the country. She gave great advice that helped with negotiations, inspection and mortgage possibilities. Settlement went seamlessly. Alison and her crew continue to provide assistance as needed. I highly recommend Alison.

I don't write too many reviews. I've experienced a lot of 5-star service, but I just never "get…read morearound to it" when it comes to sharing a positive review. Well this time I'm actually following through, because Capri was/is a godsend. She came into our lives at a time when we were pretty hopeless about selling our Philly house. The only reason we tried again is because of Capri-magic. She calmed us, coached us and called us through the whole process. She never lied to us about our prospects, but also gave us enough hope to keep pressing forward. We ended up with an offer better than we could of imagined. Capri was probably happier than we were; that's how invested she was in making it work. Thank you Capri and team. Because of this miracle, my wife and I are in a better place to have a family.

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!

Had a great experience with JG. We had a number of unusual circumstances and they adapted to our…read moreconstraints and were always polite and professional.

They lie. After contracting to buy a house at 5821 Baltimore Ave and hiring a home inspector, they…read morepromised they would have the gas and water on so the inspection could take place. The day of the inspection, NOTHING. They wouldn't even return calls that day. Since it cost me 750.00, I will complain bitterly about them both online and on my 2 weekly radio shows. FOOLS.

Jen and her team are amazing! Jen has helped us purchase two homes over the past five years; she is…read moreextremely responsive, trustworthy, and always gives sound advice. I highly recommend using Home Sweet Home PHL!

Jen and her team are the best! Jen patiently helped us scour the market for the perfect house for…read moreover a year. She had such helpful insights into the market, the areas we were looking, etc. When we finally found our dream home, Jen quickly got to work and walked us through every single step of the process. She made what can be an intimidating process feel seamless. Carli was also super helpful in tracking everything and following up with us as needed. I highly recommend Home Sweet Home PHL for all of your real estate needs!

I'm surprised I'm the first person to write a review for Colleen because she's AMAZING! If you…read moredon't have time to read the whole entire review below, all you have to know is you will not regret having Colleen help you with your house search. No need to look further. I promise. If you have time, here's our experience with Colleen: My boyfriend and I recently moved from the New York Metro area to Philadelphia for my job. My company's relocation team helped me with finding a trusted Realtor in the Philly area and how fortunate we were it was Colleen who we were paired with! Lucky us! To give a little background, in the past 5 years I've lived in four different states. While it's always fun to think about living in a new city, the worst part of it all is trying to find a place to live - especially in a bigger city like New York and Philadelphia. I was dreading having to look for a new apartment. To compound to the stress, we pretty much only had two weeks to pack our current apartment, find a new place, and move. While we can list out about 100 things that's amazing about Colleen, here are the two which meant the most to us: 1. She is VERY knowledgeable about the Philadelphia area - Since we've never visited Philly, we really had no idea which neighborhood would be a good fit for us. While we were driving around the city, Colleen took time to explain to us the different neighborhoods (Rittenhouse Square area, Society Hill, Washington Square) - what the vibe was like, what restaurants/bars are good, shopping, how to get around, etc. She even drew us an awesome map to follow so we won't forget the areas we were in after we went back to the hotel! It was a great way for us to see if the neighborhoods we were checking the apartments in fit with our lifestyle. We learned so much about the city from her. 2. She gets to know her clients - Since I'm in Marketing, I can't help but say the reason why Colleen is awesome is because she understands the basics of marketing 101. She understands the wants and needs of her clients. She does this by getting to know her clients, and because she made the effort to get to know us she knew what would be a great fit for us. I'd say she probably had 20+ apartments on her yellow paper as options for us to visit on our rental tour (which she contacted the landlord or building to set-up appointments prior to us visiting). Did we visit all of it? Nope. And it's not because she was lazy, it's because after spending time with us she knew what type of apartments and/or neighborhoods were a good fit for us. She prioritized those the places which fit our needs first. The only problem we had after our rental tour was having to pick only ONE place to live! Definitely a good problem to have! Once we finally decided to put in an application in, she made life easier for us by handling the paperwork and more. We went on a tour on Sunday, debated for 2 days which apartment to pick, and by the end of the week we were approved for move-in:) The most painless apartment hunting I've ever had in my life! It's been a month since we moved in and we love where we are. There is no doubt in our minds we would not be as happy as we are if it wasn't for Colleen. I'll recommend her to ANYONE who needs help finding apartments or houses in Philadelphia. Trust me, she will get the job done and you will not regret.

She is best agent I have ever used anywhere. I have bought and sold and rented homes all over the…read morecountry for the last 47 years. She is honest and smart and helpful and always willing to go the extra mile for you!!!! I came back to Philly and the only realtor I wanted was Colleen. Even though o am just renting this time she still put 150% into helping me find the perfect place. She helped me buy and sell my last condo in Philly and I was so happy she was still here.