Meet the Agents

Margaux made our home buying experience as smooth as possible! Upon initially meeting Margaux she immediately understood exactly what we were looking for in a home. She showed us the home we ended up purchasing just 48 hours after our first meeting. As first time homebuyers, Margaux did an exceptional job of explaining the process to us. Having Margaux by our side took much of the stress out of this process. The insight and expertise provided by Margaux and the Compass team led us to find our perfect home. Margaux’s responsiveness and attention to detail truly set her apart and made our home buying process and enjoyable one.

Margaux is a total pro – impeccable judgment on pricing, staging, positioning in the market. Her expertise and perspective were invaluable at each step of the process, all the way through negotiation and acceptance of an offer.

Margaux went above and beyond as our realtor in the buying process. She was unwaveringly patient, helpful, responsive, and honest in guiding us through a 1+ year long search. An attentive and intuitive collaborator, Margaux was able to listen carefully to us as we sorted through our priorities and reactions to seeing various properties and expertly help us refine what we were looking for. We always felt comfortable in her extremely capable hands; besides knowing the Philadelphia market inside and out, she deftly displays the wide range of skills necessary to be a top-quality agent, from the veteran knowledge of the industry to the keen emotional intelligence needed to guide her clients through major life decisions. We are so appreciative of Margaux’s help through every step and would recommend her to others without question.

Margaux was delightful to work with and extremely competent. She knows the market inside and out and was very creative with marketing and selling our home during a challenging time in the market. Unlike some prior experiences, I always looked forward to speaking with Margaux and I feel as though I made a friend in the process. Highly recommend!

Margaux went above and beyond in every way possible to find us a perfect home. She never rushed us or pushed us if she didn’t think it was the right house for us. She made herself available for countless showings (I literally lost count!). When we found houses that we were interested in pursuing, she was assertive with the other agents and kept us informed every step of the way. Most importantly, Margaux did what you wish every doctor, hairdresser, teacher, and staff member at the Apple store would do – she LISTENED. She took the time to thoroughly understand our frustrations, concerns, and challenges in finding a house. If there was a showing that didn’t cover everything on our “must-have” list, she made sure to tell us in advance so we could opt out if we wanted to. She came to understand our needs better than we did. In the end, Margaux’s resourcefulness is what got us there. She’s scrappy! She found us a house that we would have never been able to find on our own. And then she and her well-equipped team did a phenomenal job selling our house – in three days! We are forever grateful to Margaux for the hard work and care that she put into finding us the perfect home.

Our experience working with Margaux was fantastic. Everything about it made things go so smoothly. She was extremely patient and knowledgeable. Margaux knows this city better than anyone! She was available no matter what time of day and educated us tremendously on the process of selling our home. We felt completely comfortable deferring to Margaux when it came to making decisions or signing documents. She is certainly trustworthy. Her friendly and pleasant demeanor also makes it a pleasure to work with Margaux. Highly recommend!

Margaux was a dream. She helped us sell 5 different properties in three different neighborhoods over one summer. Her eye for pricing, marketing, helping us get the best price that would close on time all made the impossible seem like just another workday.

“I could not recommend a professional more highly than I recommend Margaux. Buying a (very expensive) home is stressful, nerve-wracking and an altogether new experience. We bought our home in Fitler Square in an extremely competitive market for buyers. Margaux had great insight into what would be coming up for market (which was crucial in this market — she truly, truly knows the market in Center City); on-point instincts about when to make an offer, and at what price point; when to walk away and wait for another house. We were the winning bidder in a competitive bidding war with Margaux’s excellent guidance. When it came time to inspect, and then close, she held our hand throughout the process. It was truly seamless and low stress. She was ethical and above board at all times. She went beyond just getting us the house and closing–recommending contractors, landscapers, roofers, and the many other professionals we needed to make our home our own. I recommend her to friends and family without hesitation. She will get you the house you have been waiting for, or sell your house at top price. She is smart, confident, knowledgeable, and honest. You can’t ask for more than that.”

“My husband and I were in a unique position as long term renters who suddenly needed to find our first “starter house” that would satisfy our family of four and two dogs.. in the good school district but at a great price. Margaux was able to successfully navigate us through the processes and advise us at each step of the way. We were all over the map in terms of what we wanted and she expertly guided us and provided advice while somehow listening to everything we said. It was clear to us that not only was she knowledgeable but she had her pulse on what was happening in the market. When Margaux said that the house was overpriced, we trusted her, when she said to bid our max, we complied. The market was tough and the process took longer than we expected but Margaux never slowed down and continued to curate great possibilities. Again, as a picky first time home buyer I couldn’t imagine having anyone else by our side. I can’t say enough about Margaux and would recommend her to anyone, no exceptions.”

“Margaux was such a pleasure to work with. Super responsive and available! Her knowledge of the local real estate market was invaluable in helping us to sell our home quickly and find and secure our new dream home in a very competitive market. I would 100% work with her again and recommend her enthusiastically to anyone I can!”

We cannot imagine a better realtor existing than Margaux. She was extremely knowledgeable and always quick to reply when we had questions, which there were many of, as we purchased our first home. We had high expectations for our budget and Margaux showed us numerous options which met our criteria. She was wonderful through the entire process and if we ever decide to move she is the only person we will call.”

“Margaux was phenomenal, no matter how big or small the issue she was always willing and able to help. We priced right based on her recommendation, got above ask, and had very little anxiety through the process. I would, without question, use her again; top marks!”

It’s very easy to write about a successful transaction. What I look for in an agent is knowledge of the marketplace, pricing based on competitive factors, and the use of latest technology to appeal to a wide audience. Mary and Margaux have competence in all three. I also appreciated the help in filling out the complex local and state forms. The transaction was completed with no need for a real estate attorney. Mary and Margaux don’t let issues “sit”. They respond with quickness and accuracy. I have used Mary and Margaux for buying, selling, and rental. Who could ask for anything more?

Our experience with Mary and Margaux was excellent from the first phone call right through the settlement meeting. We were looking for an agent that was professional and savvy, and one that we could trust. We wanted an agent that would provide an honest, fact-based, and realistic recommendation on pricing our home – not an artificially high price to entice us that would do more harm than good to the marketability of our home, but a price that would maximize our return. On-line reviews led us to Mary and Margaux and we’re glad we found them. They make a powerful team – knowing how to combine their unique skills in an efficient and complementary way. They are honest and professional – they earned our trust quickly. They are experienced – which means they are confident and composed at the critical times in the selling process. They were open to listening to our ideas on the key selling points of our property and to our desired level of communication. They have a very strong team, with a special call-out to Scott. After seeing Scott conduct an open house for us, it was clear he is also a top-notch agent. Overall, a very solid experience leading to a successful result. We would highly recommend you consider the selling team of Mary and Margaux

Margaux was both professional and approachable. This made us feel extremely comfortable expressing our expectations and also any doubts that would arise during the search process. It was clear she had our best interest at heart and she did a great job getting us our dream house within our particular means. She was also really quick to gain an understanding of our vision and was able to hone in on our specific tastes, making the process a lot easier and less time consuming. A pleasure to work with, and a refreshing break from the ego-centric agents that are so prevalent in the real estate world!

Margaux made our first home purchase in Philadelphia a breeze. Never pushy, always straight forward and honest, super responsive, and truly a joy to work with. What we though would be a couple month search process quickly turned into the better part of a year and Margaux never lost sight of our interests/requests, kept us patient, and helped us get exactly what we were looking for. From our first consult, all the way to closing day, it was clear we were in the best hands. Looking forward to working with Margaux again in the future for any of our other real estate needs!!

We chose to list our home with Margaux based on her deep knowledge not just of Center City but our neighborhood within it. We were relocating across country, so time was a premium for us, but we wanted to get as much as we possible could. She did an excellent job of marketing the property, from ensuring it was listed everywhere it needed to be online, to working her own network buyers agents, to listing it at exactly the right price. We had an offer the same day it went on the market, and 3 the evening of the open house. We were in contract within 3 days of it going on the market, at a price above our asking price. I would recommend Margaux wholeheartedly — she was an absolute pleasure to work with!

Margaux was exceptional in listening to our needs and pointing us in the right direction. Instead of ushering us around to every house in existence, she brought us to the houses she knew we would love. And she was right! We ended up purchasing the third home we saw, and couldn’t be happier!

On our property, Mary and Margaux brought us realistic prospective buyers and in a consistent manner. They worked with us on timing of appointments and in getting house ready. Bids were all represented in the ballpark we asked for. After contract they helped us find contractors to complete necessary repairs.

My fiancé and I worked with Margaux to buy our first home in Philadelphia, and we could not have asked for a better experience with a realtor! As first time home buyers, we needed a lot of guidance, and she went above and beyond to help us every step of the way. She was very patient with us as we figured out exactly what we wanted from neighborhood to house size. Her knowledge about the market and neighborhoods in Philly helped us find a home that we love! We have already recommended her to friends looking for a home, and they are closing on their dream home next weekend! If you want a realtor you can really trust, call Margaux!

Margaux was incredible to work with in our housing search! She is the absolute best and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in Philadelphia. She was extremely patient and listened to all of our wants & needs to ensure we found the best property for us in our price range. Her insights were so incredible that she found us the perfect home that we would never have found ourselves. I can’t thank Margaux enough and look forward to hopefully working with her again in the future!

Margaux is tremendous. She is incredibly knowledgeable about neighborhoods, housing specifications, and changes and renovations that can be done to a home–she shares this information freely as you are touring a home. I saw a home with her on a Friday morning and we had an offer signed that night! Her efficiency is unparalleled. She was easily reachable via phone, email, and text messaging. She responded to our (many!) questions (first time home buyers!) almost instantly–including weekends. I couldn’t give any higher praise for Margaux. She is now my Philadelphia realtor for life!

Margaux was a fantastic agent. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and a skilled negotiator. My house in Fitler Square was under contract in 48 hours thanks her excellent marketing and pricing strategy. She also didn’t make me go crazy with staging, which I really appreciated because I have two small children.

Margaux was professional and a pleasure to work with. She had a good pulse on the market and moved quickly on an offer, which was one of my requirements with a realtor. She helped me land a great condo in the city and couldn’t be happier with the place. I highly recommend her to others in Philadelphia looking for a positive home purchasing experience.

Margaux helped my fiance and I find the perfect first home! Going into it, we had no idea what to expect or what we were even doing, ha! Margaux not only walked us through each step of the process, but also showed us some amazing properties until we found THE ONE. She was on our side the entire time, by hard negotiating with the sellers and making sure the property was perfect for settlement. Our experience was really fun and in the end we got everything we wanted.

There are not enough superlatives to sufficiently describe my experience with Margaux Pelegrin. She is a consummate professional and possesses both the IQ (local knowledge, financial acumen, etc.) and the EQ (consideration, patience, etc.) necessary to create an exceptional real estate experience. Most importantly, she found my dream home and negotiated a great price!

Mary and Margaux have now represented us in multiple transactions. They have helped us sell and purchase two homes. Mary and Margaux are always very professional and honest. They will go above and beyond to make the process seamless. They both know the city of Philadelphia like the back of their hand and can provide detailed information at all times.

Margaux Pelegrin is the embodiment of what all realtors should strive to be like – we will never work with anyone but Margaux going forward for any home sales or purchases. We worked with her for over 9 months to find the perfect home in Philadelphia. She was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and was available 24/7. Her team is also fabulous. Margaux has tremendous expertise in the Philadelphia market, having grown up in Philadelphia, and she takes tremendous pride in her work. We couldn’t recommend her more highly – she is truly a spectacular star!

“Margaux is a life-long center city resident who knows the ins and outs of the city. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the inventory and resale value when looking for places and she will help stage your home to make sure you get the best offers possible. Margaux is very responsive and always quick to offer helpful referrals and suggestions of how to make the best of your home.”

“I can’t say enough positive things about Mary and Margaux. They provided so much valuable advice every step in the process. They also have a network of great referrals for services and professionals that was so helpful for a family who recently moved to Philly.”

“Margaux was the Realtor for my first home purchase and I am so grateful for her as she made it such a wonderful experience. Having lived and worked in the city her entire life, she has tremendous insight into the Philadelphia market, a great network of relationships and also a very keen sense of ability to read her clients. She introduced me to properties and areas I wasn’t even aware that I wanted and yet I instantly fell in love with most of her suggestions. Margaux responded immediately to all of my emails, which I was sending so many that I was starting to annoy myself, and most importantly, she helped me to negotiate a price that not only secured my dream spot but also was within my budget. Plus, I really enjoyed hanging out with her as we visited and traveled to all of the sites; she has a great personality. I highly recommend her.”

“My husband and I have worked with Margaux twice now, once as first-time home buyers, the second when we sold our house four years later. We moved to Philadelphia from out of state and were very unfamiliar with the city at the time we were looking to buy. Margaux worked with us for several months, showing us various properties all over the city and helping us narrow down our preferred areas. She is an incredibly diligent and thoughtful realtor and always had our best interest in mind throughout the often stressful and tedious process. We ending up buying the perfect house in a neighborhood that we absolutely loved, and when the time came to sell our house, there was no question we would use Margaux’s services again. I cannot stress enough the amount of professionalism and expertise she brings to her work. She is an incredibly skilled negotiator as well, and we knew she would go to bat for us when the situation called for it. As a bonus, she was born and raised in Philadelphia, and knows the city better than anyone else I’ve met.”

I wanted to purchase a home quickly in early 2013. I met with Margaux within a couple of days of reaching out to her, toured homes within a week and was under contract within another week or so. The process could not have gone more smoothly for me. Margaux was great to work with! She was responsive and very knowledgable and has excellent customer service skills. I would highly recommend her.

“Margaux is a true professional and wonderful at her job. She makes the process very easy and enjoyable. Margaux sold our condo in just 2 days! We couldn’t have asked for an easier experience.”

“Margaux helped my husband and I purchase our first home this year. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the Philadelphia market and neighborhoods. She was easy to get in touch with, flexible, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. She’s very honest which was exactly what we needed as first time buyers. We would recommend her to anyone!”

My wife and I contacted Mary and made known to her what we were looking for. She saved our time by directing us to properties we liked and considered buying. In a short time, Mary found exactly what we were seeking and we bought our residence. Margaux was very involved in the entire process and gave us helpful referrals to contractors for modifications we wanted to make. Both Mary and Margaux know the market, are very professional, have good common sense and looked out for our interests. Our experience with them was refreshingly positive.

I have bought and sold more than 6 homes in Rittenhouse Square. It wasn’t until my last few transactions when I met Mary and Margaux did I understand that I was now dealing with the best. They define customer service and professionalism. I laugh at the ads that say, “we sell the most, or largest number of condo sales”. When I am buying or selling my most significant possession, my home, I want the best, the most professional, someone that treats my property and my needs as their own. I want Mary and Margaux. Someone that sells the most in no way means they serve the seller or the buyer the best. What I learned from Mary and Margaux is that I was not just one more appointment in a busy schedule. They really cared about what I wanted; they listened very carefully to my needs. I never felt like I was being pushed into a deal I didn’t feel right about. I certainly never felt it was just about getting the sale or the deal done. With Mary and Margaux it is all about a relationship that is why so many of their clients are still both clients and friends for life.

Searching for and purchasing a new home should be an enjoyable and exciting experience. All too often it comes with frustration and disappointment. Mary and Margaux are true professionals, always researching the right properties and never wasting your valuable time looking at properties that aren’t on your target list. The comprehensive and personalized work of this team is something that potential Philadelphia home buyers and renters should experience first-hand.

We used Margaux as our realtor to buy and sell two houses, and all of our experiences with her have been fantastic. She is extremely knowledgeable about the Philadelphia center city housing market, she does a great job marketing her properties, and she is a true advocate for her clients. Both of the homes that we sold with Margaux were sold within 30 days for very good prices. When looking for a new home she listened to our needs and found us beautiful places. I would HIGHLY recommend using Margaux to either buy or sell your home.

Margaux was great! My fiance and I were originally considering only houses in Graduate Hospital, but Margaux suggested we also see some houses in Fairmount and we ended up loving it. She listened well to what was most important to us and refined listings each time we went out to look with her. After finding a new construction, she recommended several upgrades and helped us negotiate to a wonderful final product. Now we love our home, and could not have done it without Margaux!

After dealing with another agent for years, I decided to switch to Mary on the Square, the best decision I could have made. When the condo went up there were two excellent offers and we closed on the second one immediately. Mary took care of everything from staging, to showings, to the legal part of the sale. She is bright, experienced and warm and I could not be happier especially in this price range.

Mary was outstanding during the entire process. She knows and understands the local real estate market and is well networked. She was also very knowledgeable of and proficient in navigating the paperwork associated with the transaction. Finally, she was very prompt and responsive to all requests. We would highly recommend her services to others seeking real estate in the Rittenhouse neighborhood.

Our experience with Mary and Margaux was excellent from the first phone call right through the settlement meeting. We were looking for an agent that was professional and savvy, and one that we could trust. We wanted an agent that would provide an honest, fact-based, and realistic recommendation on pricing our home – not an artificially high price to entice us that would do more harm than good to the marketability of our home, but a price that would maximize our return. On-line reviews led us to Mary and Margaux and we’re glad we found them. They make a powerful team – knowing how to combine their unique skills in an efficient and complementary way. They are honest and professional – they earned our trust quickly. They are experienced – which means they are confident and composed at the critical times in the selling process. They were open to listening to our ideas on the key selling points of our property and to our desired level of communication. They have a very strong team, with a special call-out to Scott. After seeing Scott conduct an open house for us, it was clear he is also a top-notch agent. Overall, a very solid experience leading to a successful result. We would highly recommend you consider the selling team of Mary and Margaux

I have used Mary G. for all of my real estate transactions over the past 25 years. She has always guided me with great integrity, creativity and effectiveness.

I think Mary knows every residence in Center City. Her knowledge is unsurpassed. Whether as a buyer or a seller, with Mary as our agent, I always know she will be professional, competent, honest and fun to work with. I have worked with Mary on eight deals, and all were handled professionally. I can recommend her highly and with enthusiasm.

Mary has an amazing and very reassuring depth of knowledge of the market. She and Margaux put that to work on our behalf with focus, energy and determination.

Mary Genovese Colvin knows Philadelphia. She lives just a few blocks from my Delancey Place residence. There are no unimportant questions as far as Mary is concerned. She treats every question with the utmost attention. Her response is usually immediate. She will always get back to you sooner than she promised. I had an issue after the sale. Mary took care of that too. I could not ask for anything more.

Mary gets the deal done. She can handle any issue that comes up, calmly and efficiently. We had all sorts of issues, from financing to inspection results. Mary was capably resolved very problem. She has a incredible work ethic, and I would trust her on any transaction

I couldn’t recommend Mary more highly. Mary’s knowledge of the market is encyclopedic and her timely responsiveness is almost inhuman! She also has a strong command of negotiation skills that puts you at ease during what can be a stressful real estate transaction process. I would most certainly enlist her help again in the future.

On our property, Mary and Margaux brought us realistic prospective buyers and in a consistent manner. They worked with us on timing of appointments and in getting house ready. Bids were all represented in the ballpark we asked for. After contract they helped us find contractors to complete necessary repairs.

Mary and Margaux have now represented us in multiple transactions. They have helped us sell and purchase two homes. Mary and Margaux are always very professional and honest. They will go above and beyond to make the process seamless. They both know the city of Philadelphia like the back of their hand and can provide detailed information at all times.

“I can’t say enough positive things about Mary and Margaux. They provided so much valuable advice every step in the process. They also have a network of great referrals for services and professionals that was so helpful for a family who recently moved to Philly.”

We moved from Atlanta to Philadelphia with little knowledge of the city or its real estate market. Through a thorough discussion, Mary determined the areas that would be best for us to live, and the buildings that would most likely satisfy our needs. Her knowledge of the city, plus her understanding of our requirements, allowed us to
identify, and close, on our home quickly and easily. After living here a year, we now know that Mary guided us to exactly the right area and the right property for us. Mary is both professional and personable. She assisted us to become acclimated to the city, becoming both an advisor and valued friend.

My wife and I contacted Mary and made known to her what we were looking for. She saved our time by directing us to properties we liked and considered buying. In a short time, Mary found exactly what we were seeking and we bought our residence. Margaux was very involved in the entire process and gave us helpful referrals to contractors for modifications we wanted to make. Both Mary and Margaux know the market, are very professional, have good common sense and looked out for our interests. Our experience with them was refreshingly positive.

The real estate marketplace can be a daunting challenge in Center City. Clearly, Mary Genovese Colvin and Margaux Pelegrin represent a deep understanding of this market, and a definitive commitment to the client by providing solid research, substantial core comparisons, realistic appraisal and deep knowledge of what the current real estate market will bear. This, in turn, provides the client with confidence and assurance that things will be handled to the best possible professional level. We have sold a number of important homes in the center city marketplace over the past 30 years, and Ms Colvin and Ms Pelegrin have been our consistent choice to represent these sales.

My husband and I were suburban empty nesters, looking to live in the city for at least a year. We wanted a furnished place in the Rittenhouse Square area, not far from my husband’s employer. Mary showed us many properties that fit our criteria over the course of two weekends. We settled on a dream property in a dream location, a unit in Two Liberty Place. Mary was very efficient with our time and effective in finding exactly what we wanted. She made moving to the city and finding a new home very easy!

I have bought and sold more than 6 homes in Rittenhouse Square. It wasn’t until my last few transactions when I met Mary and Margaux did I understand that I was now dealing with the best. They define customer service and professionalism. I laugh at the ads that say, “we sell the most, or largest number of condo sales”. When I am buying or selling my most significant possession, my home, I want the best, the most professional, someone that treats my property and my needs as their own. I want Mary and Margaux. Someone that sells the most in no way means they serve the seller or the buyer the best. What I learned from Mary and Margaux is that I was not just one more appointment in a busy schedule. They really cared about what I wanted; they listened very carefully to my needs. I never felt like I was being pushed into a deal I didn’t feel right about. I certainly never felt it was just about getting the sale or the deal done. With Mary and Margaux it is all about a relationship that is why so many of their clients are still both clients and friends for life.

Searching for and purchasing a new home should be an enjoyable and exciting experience. All too often it comes with frustration and disappointment. Mary and Margaux are true professionals, always researching the right properties and never wasting your valuable time looking at properties that aren’t on your target list. The comprehensive and personalized work of this team is something that potential Philadelphia home buyers and renters should experience first-hand.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Kay! As first-time homebuyers, Kay took the time to walk me and my partner through each step of the process in an organized and digestible way. She was always happy to answer our many many questions and never made us feel like a burden. Kay took the time to truly listen to what we were looking for and did a fantastic job tailoring our options to find exactly what we wanted. Viewing homes with Kay was such a FUN experience. She has a great eye and really helped us to envision how we could make each house our own. Kay has such vast knowledge in all things homes, from buying/selling to renovating, and was quick to provide us with recommendations outside of her role as our realtor. We could not have found our perfect home without Kay and cannot recommend her enough! She will treat you like family!

Kay is an outstanding agent. From the very start of the process, she made everything easy. She offered excellent advice, answered every question we had (even at odd times of the day) and helped us make informed decisions. It was clear that she had only our best interest in mind and was patient with us. On top of it all, she’s a very nice and fun person who manages to make a the very stressful process enjoyable. We highly recommend Kay.

We recently sold our Passyunk Square property and couldn’t be happier. Kay Pellegrini (McGrath) knows the Philadelphia housing market very well and provided the needed guidance on how to best market the property and establish our accurate price point for a quick sale. When we say quick, offers were in within 24 hours of list, we had multiple offers, and we were sold within 48 hours! She was patient, responsive and detailed oriented. Kay secured all the resources such as photo shoot and web presence, while recommending staging and contractor help to have the property ready to list within our timelines. Kay was there every step of the way taking the lead and guiding us through the process. If you’re looking for a real estate professional in Philadelphia – Kay Pellegrini (McGrath) is our recommended choice!

Kay helped me buy my first property, and she was professional and always a pleasure to work with. She walked me through the entire home-buying process and was always available to answer any questions I had. She was with me every step of the way – sending new properties, setting up tours, attending all meetings in person. I highly recommend Kay!

“Kay recently collaborated with me to sell my home. She was fantastic. During the selling process, I was actually living across the country, so it was challenging for me to complete all of the activities needed to sell a home. She went above and beyond my expectations in supporting me through the process. Kay was extremely proactive in obtaining contractors to clean, stage and complete fixes in the house. She was extremely knowledgeable about every step of the process. I am truly thankful that I was able to work with her.”

We recently settled on our Passyunk Square investment property and couldn’t be happier. We were new to the Philadelphia housing market.  Kay McGrath helped us find the perfect place – location, size, cost, etc.  She was patient, responsive and detailed oriented.  She listened to our needs, and   made appropriate suggestions and recommendations.  Kay  used her in-depth knowledge of the city real estate landscape to help us explore each of the unique neighborhoods around center city before we ultimately zeroed in on the Passyunk area.  When we finally selected a property, it required quite a bit of negotiation and Kay was there every step of the way guiding us through the process.  If you’re looking for a real estate professional in Philadelphia – Kay McGrath would be our recommended choice!

Kay was amazing to work with. Always was attentive to what I was looking for and took many hours out of her weekends to accommodate the house search. She was also amazing at facilitating the deal and helping us get to closing. She answered all my questions and was a great resource throughout the whole process. She is highly recommended in my book!

I was a first time home buyer and Kay was the perfect agent to help me during the process! She was very knowledge on the area I was looking to purchase and would send me homes she thought I would be interested in as soon as they hit the market. Kay stuck to my budget when sending me properties. Kay was very easy to connect and was always available any date or time I needed her assistance. She was also very prompt in setting up showings and appointments and worked around my schedule. Once I found my home Kay was able to negotiate with the sellers to make sure I was getting my home at the best price possible. She took care of all documents and explained everything to me before proceeding. I highly recommend Kay!

Kay is a total go-getter and was a pleasure to work with throughout our home purchase. She quickly understood what we wanted (before we understood) and aggressively pursued opportunities that would be desirable for us. Ultimately Kay’s persistence brought us a completely off-market opportunity,  which was a one of a kind home that we closed on. Couldn’t recommend working with Kay more, she’s on the ball!

Scott is a great agent and we would highly recommend him to everyone! He has a great eye and shared useful insights about the houses and condos we viewed. He patiently answered questions we had about the process and helped us get answers from sellers. Most of all, he has terrific skills and knowledge for thinking through offer pricing and strategy. Overall, he is a lovely person to work with both professional and personable.

Our experience was flawless with Scott. I was reluctant to get involved with a realtor and from the moment we met Scott were all in! He is warm, funny, knowledgeable, professional, smart and honest to name a few. He has a great eye for design and can’t wait to decorate our new place together. We have cocktails and even are doing a cookie swap. We are so glad to have met him, consider him a friend and completely recommend him!!!

We were out-of-state buyers, so we needed a lot of support, which Scott provided seamlessly. He answered all our questions in a timely manner. Previewed houses and apartments on our behalf. He was our eyes and ears in Philadelphia.

We worked with Scott on the purchase of our investment property last year during the pandemic. We contacted him again to buy our primary home last month as our experience with the prior purchase was absolutely excellent as a buyer. Since the first moment we met him, we knew he’s the one, he’s always authentic, well prepared, on time, honest and reliable. Scott is a world-class real estate agent, he helped us win the home we wanted despite competing with multiple offers. Highly recommend Scott to anyone who is looking for a true real estate agent who really cares about helping you find the right place, he’s trustworthy, experienced, and very knowledgeable!

We met Scott through an Open House that he was hosting at a different home nearby the one we ended up purchasing. Even though we were not the right buyer for said property, we knew right away that we had found the right agent. Scott then showed us the home we did end up buying and the rest is  history! There was an instant connection for us as Scott knew the area so well, has a fabulous eye for design and is so friendly. He helped us see things in our home that we could not have imagined. But with his expertise and guidance, all of the pieces fell into place. Scott was so diligent in the sales process and the rapid communication was paramount to execute this deal smoothly. We can not recommend Scott more, you should work with him if you have the opportunity!!

From the beginning, Scott was able to share his confidence with me as a first time home buyer. He outlined the process, kept in constant communication with me, and worked me into getting the best possible outcome for my needs. Even after the closing, Scott will provide you with any help needed  whether it is insight or design ideas. With his knowledgeability and kindness, I hope to work with Scott in the future and continue to be thankful for his friendship. Highly recommended

Scott was excellent in helping us sell our Center City Coop Apartment. He and his team at Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach did a splendid job of photographing the unit, and them of displaying the photos both on their proprietary site, and in local magazines, thereby reaching a broad spectrum of  potential buyers. He was diligent in running open houses and made sure all prospects saw the unit according to their schedules. He managed the paperwork when the offers came, and the closing went smoothly. His knowledge of the building and the area added to his ability to convince the buyer that this should be their new home.

Scott was fantastic to work with. His knowledge of the market and numerous connections are an incredible asset. This skill set combined with his wonderful personality made the process of selling my home much easier than anticipated. I would recommend Scott to any prospective buyer without  reservation.

We cannot express enough appreciation and utmost respect for our realtor Nancy. From Day 1 to the settlement, she was a true professional and provided genuine care in any capacity needed. She is extremely reliable, efficient, and treated us with such compassion during this large transition in our lives. We could not recommend her more! Her colleague Sara was also lovely to work with.

Nancy is the most impressive real estate agent I’ve ever worked with. She was extremely thoughtful and strategic in the best way to position the house for sale, while balancing my goals with what she thought the market would deliver. She had a great network of service providers ready to work with us and prepare the house for listing. Once we were under contract, she was instrumental to ensuring the deal closed. We had some unforseen complexities come up in the appraisal/closing process and there’s no way we would have gotten this done without Nancy’s strong negotiating skills, network of service providers, excellent communication and around the clock work ethic. Thank you Nancy!

Nancy was always available for questions and guided us through the whole home buying experience and even afterward. Would highly recommend this professional.

Nancy is super helpful for our recent property purchase. She was able to get us last minute showings in the competitive housing market, patiently walked us through all unclear documents, helped us go through sellers/HOA files to pre-scan for any potential pitfalls, helped us find the resources we need along the way. Really fortunate to have her as our agent and will strongly recommend to people who need help.

Went out of her way to help us get into our house. Cared about the details, which was important to us. Drove us around on our home buying day. Overall wonderful person.

We were absolutely blessed to have found Nancy as our realtor. Even during this insane market that we are currently experiencing, Nancy managed to win us our dream home in a multiple-offer bidding war! Nancy was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, honest, and caring. We truly felt like we were her number one priority during the entire house hunting journey. Having specific expectations of what we were looking for made it challenging, but Nancy continued to send us house after house to make sure we found exactly what we were looking for. If it was not for her, we would not have the home we do today. We are forever grateful for Nancy and know who to call if we ever need to buy again in the future!

Nancy was an incredible real-estate agent to work with! My husband and I can’t imagine having worked with anyone else in finding our dream home. We both were first-time home buyers with very little knowledge about the process and really very little idea of what we were looking for, but Nancy made us feel comfortable with the process and walked us through every step of the journey. She was able to give us great advice on the market and give insight into the pros and cons of every single neighborhoods we looked at. When viewing properties she never imposed her opinion on us but still wasn’t afraid to speak up when she wanted to let us know or take something into consideration. We were very happy that we had a chance to work with Nancy and don’t think that we would have been able to end up with the dream home we did without her. Nancy was not only our real-estate agency, but someone we now consider a friend here in Philly. We whole heartedly recommend Nancy to anyone else on their journey to find the perfect home.

Nancy made my first time home-buying experience a breeze. My criteria changed drastically throughout my home buying process – I thought I wanted a 1 BR condo in downtown Philadelphia and ended up in a 3BR twin in Manayunk equipped with a backyard and basement! Nancy was patient and respectful of my ever-changing “must-haves” and when we found the house for me she negotiated with the skill and the confidence that landed me my dream home at the height of the pandemic. If I recall correctly, I think she may have even negotiated the offer while on an international vacation. A testament to her availability and responsiveness. For me, finding my home was a long and sometimes overwhelming process, but I genuinely felt like Nancy had my best interests in mind from the first day we met to 6 months later when I moved into my new home.

Nancy is wonderful!! She had a world of patience and valuable knowledge to share with us throughout our search as first time homebuyers. Her sense of humor and genuine nature was a bonus and helped put us at ease. She was honest and clear about the process and always on top of the market, as well as a huge advocate on our behalf. Nancy guided us with our vision and helped us land the perfect house for our needs. We will definitely seek her out for any future real estate needs! Highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy their home.

Always available to answer questions and help you through each step of the buying process. Helped me to make a competitive offer and taught me about negotiation options that were new to me such as “Seller Assists” and waivers. Proactively brought to lender’s and my attention an oversight on the mortgage processor’s part and ensured that I received appropriate credit from said lender, which was very, very appreciated!

Nancy helped me to sell my house and purchase a new one. I had many many questions that no matter the day or time she was able to answer for me in detail and in a way that made it very understandable. She helped me go through the process of selling my home and purchasing a new one with such ease. The amount of thought and care put into my listing and photos for my home were outstanding, they literally looked like they came from a Pinterest page. Nancy helped to get me above asking price for my home and find and purchase my new one at the exact price I was willing to pay. I was a very picky home buyer with many specifications I needed in my new home and she was able to find exactly what I wanted. If you are looking for someone to help you sell or purchase a new home look no further!

I was very fortunate to know Nancy as a work colleague before she worked as my agent. I had been looking for a house to purchase for under a year and was frustrated by the process due to a busy job which made the search slower and more laborious – that is, until Nancy took up the search. She listened intently to all my non-negotiables and carefully curated a list of homes to view.  We spent a long Saturday together and the last property we viewed was the perfect match. Found my home in one day! Her diligent expertise throughout the closing was simply first-class; immediately available and quick to return with useful information. In Nancy, I had a partner looking out for my best interests. Highly recommend her without any reservation.

My husband and I worked with Nancy this year to find our first home and we couldn’t be more pleased by the outcome. We were looking for a specific style of home in a popular area which made the search challenging. Nancy’s knowledge of the market was unmatched and she kept us apprised of new listings the moment they became available. Nancy always made us feel like a priority, was quick to respond to any questions we had, and kept us fully informed throughout the process. We highly recommend Nancy for any real estate needs and would happily work with her again in the future.

When my wife, Deborah, and I decided to relocate to Philadelphia we used the open house convention to interview potential buyer agents. When we met Fred Manfred we liked his straight forward communication, market knowledge and enthusiasm for Center City real estate.

Fred proved to be everything we anticipated and more. He took the time to thoroughly explain the processes (and costs) of purchasing real estate in Philadelphia. He used spreadsheets to organize market data in a way easy for Deborah and I to quickly become acquainted with local market values. And finally, Fred proved to be an effective negotiator, our appraisal returned almost 5% higher than our purchase price.

Since moving into our new home we have referred other friends and colleagues to Fred and who have expressed similar levels of satisfaction. It is with great pleasure that we offer this endorsement of Fred Manfred.

I wanted to finally put into writing what Tom and I have been feeling over the past year or so. Thank you so very much for helping us find our beautiful home in Society Hill. You are truly a gem.

Thank you for keeping our best interests at heart and going above and beyond in representing them. We always felt as though we were your only clients. You were incredibly professional and communicative; always accessible by phone or email and were always willing to show us another property, or six.

Your orchestration of the process and network of professionals in home inspection, repair, escrow, mortgage, etc. made the entire thing seamless. We honestly don’t think we could have done it without you!

Fred, you are a person of excellent character and great integrity; I consider you a dear friend.

Fred represented us on both the purchase of our new home and the sale of our old home. We initially met Fred at an open house, and he followed up with us when he learned of a property that he thought would meet our needs.

We looked at houses with Fred for more than one year. Fred encouraged us, gently but persistently, to see a house that we thought was not within all of our specifications. When we finally went to see it, it was clear that it was the perfect house for us. The purchase of the house was complicated, involving an estate, multiple heirs, and law firms. Fred was very effective in representing our interests to the sellers’ agent and counsel, and kept the process moving even while we were traveling. He was also helpful in negotiating inspection contingencies and time frames.

Further, in selling our prior house, Fred worked hard to market the property, hold open houses, and follow up with potential buyers. He also was flexible in attending closing on our behalf, even when closing was delayed multiple times.

Fred has a deep knowledge of Philadelphia real estate, and we would recommend him highly to anyone looking to buy or sell here.

Fred has always, in all of my dealings, been extremely professional, efficient, considerate, and helpful. I thank you for all of that, and for being so sensitive to our circumstances.

Fred Manfred was highly recommended to us by a good friend and business associate of ours who spoke very highly of Fred’s knowledge and expertise of the Philadelphia market. They said that if we were looking for a realtor who delivers with a great deal of professionalism, than we would find it with Fred Manfred.

Fred not only lived up to his reputation, but exceeded all of our expectations.

From the very beginning, Fred. provided us with a plethora of information. He was so knowledgeable about the market trends. Every encounter with Fred whether via an email message, text or formal property showing was met with enthusiasm. He provided us with 24/7 communications. We felt confident that we could trust Fred to find the property we were looking for.

We have bought and sold eight properties. Of all the realtors we’ve worked with, Fred was absolutely the best. He was so focused and attentive to our needs. He anticipated our needs. He managed our expectations. He navigated and managed every aspect of the process with professionalism. Relocation can be an exhaustive process! Fred has the necessary skills to help his clients get through some tedious and stressful moments. Fred delivers on his words when he says, “don’t make a move without him. “.

We have a lovely home and we are very happy with the level of service provided by Fred. Without any hesitation, we will recommend Fred to our family, friends and associates.

Fred,

I have often thought of writing to thank you for all of your efforts in the marketing and selling of my house on 7th Street. Having lived in that home for 22 years, the process of opening it up for showings was in and of itself, for me, daunting.

During our initial conversations discussing price, you presented me with data which clearly and concisely provided comparables that allowed me to confidently price the house. At the same time, you offered what you thought was the best approach to market my property to achieve the highest price and (hopefully) in the shortest time to help alleviate my many concerns with the process.

There can be no doubt that your approach on both fronts worked. I had an offer on my house within 35 days of it being put up for sale and at a great price. I believe that this is a reflection of your attention to detail and dedication both to your profession and to me as the client.

I guess the best overall recommendation I could give is that since the sale of my own home and subsequent purchase; I have had you represent me in the sale of an investment property and recommended you to my mother whose condominium you currently have on market.

Thanks for making the sale of my properties go so smoothly.

This was our first time selling a home, and additionally our first time relocating for work.  Fred immediately recognized, acknowledged, and empathized with the fact that this would be an emotional time for us.  He took the time to explain the process, always ensuring we knew exactly what our responsibilities were and what deadlines existed.  When we were irritable and stressed, Fred was a patient, kind, and calming voice.  He helped navigate the challenges of my wife and I being in different states, and worked with us to solve this puzzle.  On top of being a great therapist, Fred sold our home exceedingly quickly and for a price we never expected.  He navigated us through any challenges we encountered with professionalism, courtesy, and creativity.  While we’ve moved away from the Philadelphia area, we certainly would only consider working with Fred to buy our next home upon our return.

Phyllis was thorough and very knowledgeable!

Working with Phyllis Greenberg was an excellent experience. She took care of all that was needed and alerted us to questions we had not asked. Despite the pandemic, her service was impeccable. I would highly recommend her as a real estate agent.

Phyllis is a wealth of knowledge, incredibly responsive, and flexible to her clients’ needs. We were new to the home buying process, and Phyllis was incredibly patient with all our questions, concerns, and decision-making. She was an advocate for us every step of the way, and just a pleasure to work with. We recommend her highly.

Working with Phyllis removed all the stress from the project of selling the house. She answered every question (sometimes twice), responded to every concern with knowledge and experience.

Phyllis was terrific. We were moving to Philadelphia from out of state so we needed to rely heavily on her deep knowledge of the City. It was a wise decision because she found us the perfect home in the area we hoped to live in. It was clear at all stages that Phyllis had our best interest in mind. It was a pleasure working with Phyllis and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Philadelphia home.

Phyllis is simply the best. Knowledgeable about the Philadelphia real estate market, from single family homes to condos (and even including apartment rentals!). She is sensitive to the family/life needs of those she serves. She is attentive and responsive without being overbearing. And best of all she is simply fun to spend time with!

The day Phyllis Greenberg was recommended to me was my lucky day. Phyllis is a consummate pro. Her knowledge of Philadelphia and the region coupled with her business ethic and years of experience in real estate are unmatched in my opinion. Phyllis had my best interest at heart. She understood the challenges to select the right places to consider and that would be most suitable for me and my situation. I can say with confidence I was in good hands. With Phyllis, I garnered worry-free quiet night’s sleep, a positive purchase/settlement experience, and the perfect fit.

Emily was fantastic. She was incredibly supportive of us through the entire process. When things got difficult, she maintained calm and was so patient with us. Emily was always reachable and incredibly organized with all of the deadlines. We would 100% work with her in the future!

Emily made my first homebuying experience truly seamless. I was buying a house out of state and was a little nervous about it being difficult, but Emily was truly my eyes and ears on the ground and directed me towards the neighborhood that I settled on, which was a perfect fit. Whenever I needed a status update or to make sure anything was moving forward in the transaction process, Emily made it happen almost immediately. As a first time homebuyer, I appreciated her patience in guiding me through my many questions. She’s extremely knowledgable of Philadelphia as a local and made me fall in love with the city. Not only is Emily an incredible agent that made this an easier process than I could have imagined, she is a wonderful person who I will not hesitate to trust with my future homes. She went above and beyond and I highly recommend her as an agent.

Emily was patient with us as we got educated on the complicated home buying process. She helped us better understand our needs, and was responsive to what we were looking for.

Made a competitive offer and helped us win our dream home with a lot of competition from other bidders.

Emily was the perfect guide through looking at homes and purchasing our new house. She has a great sense of our family’s needs, the market dynamics, and areas to closely inspect. We were able to purchase our dream house amid stiff competition. We are grateful to Emily for her help.

Emily was a joy to work with when we embarked on the daunting process of buying our first house. In the midst of the pandemic, she helped us find the perfect home, navigate the bidding process, and feel confident about each of our decisions. We’ve been in our new place for about 6 months and love it.

Emily was on top of all of the details. She kept me updated and resolved any issues that arose.

Jeffrey was a fantastic agent to work with! We met him at an open house, where he spent the time connecting with us (for like 30min!) to understand what we really wanted out of a house. He then consistently followed up, showing us homes that were either just listed or just about to be listed. This ultimately led to our current home, which he got us into prior to anyone else seeing it. We loved it, and he helped us move quickly to lock it in with the sellers. He and the team made it incredibly seamless, and he was ready to go at the speed we wanted to move at.

During the second pandemic winter, thinking in a generalized way about moving, I wandered into an open house at an apartment in Rittenhouse Square. Within one half-hour of conversation with Jeffrey Keller of Compass RE, I knew I had found a realtor who possessed the most valuable quality in the business, the ability to listen with attention. Jeffrey knows every corner of Center City real estate. He never pushes, but allows the client to discover what s/he wants in the way of location, space, and timing. Within three months of that meeting at an open house, I had found a great apartment and sold my 150-year-old rowhouse, under Jeffrey’s aegis. He’s the best.