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Marilyn Silberstein achieves CRS Designation

One of our great real estate professionals, Marilyn Silberstein, was recently awarded the Certified Residential Specialist professional designation by the Council of Residential Specialists.  Marilyn added this designation to a lengthy list, including GRI (Graduate of the Realtors Institute), ABR … Continue reading

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What’s a Cape Cod?

We’ll focus every so often on a style of architecture found in the greater Philadelphia area – this week, it’s the Cape Cod. The Cape Cod style house  (or “Cape”) originated in the 17th century as a mostly symmetrical 1.5 … Continue reading

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Do I need to hire a real estate agent?

    I am planning on selling my home and buying another. Do I need to hire a real estate agent or a REALTORâ?       Is there a difference?   Absolutely, there is a difference!  Not every person who is licensed … Continue reading

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How do I pick my agent?

Well, the simple answer is just call Elfant Wissahickon. But really, you don’t have to interview a bunch of agents. When you sit down for the first time, with your prospective agent, it should be a learning experience. -Know that … Continue reading

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Caravan

Putting your house on caravan?? At Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, we spend every Wednesday morning out on caravan, visiting new listings or prospective new listings.  The owners of the company make a point to attend all caravans.  We do this for … Continue reading

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