The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Berkshire Hathaway welcomes sales associates
• Linda Ostrowsky and Lauren Sisson, sales leaders of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors Blue Bell office, welcome Dion Alveranga as a sales associate.
“I joined BHHS Fox & Roach because I want to help people achieve their dream of homeownership,” he said.
A 17-year resident of Worcester Township, Alveranga resides with his wife, Patricia, and their two children. He can be contacted at 215-542-2200 or by emailing dion.alveranga@foxroach.com.
• Sue Walsh and Patrick Gallagher, sales leaders of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors Chestnut Hill office, welcome Julie Caroppolo and Dru Herger as sales associates.
Formerly with Keller Williams, Caroppolo has been licensed since 2015. A graduate from Temple University, she resides in Chestnut Hill with her husband, Peter. Caroppolo serves Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs and can be reached at 215247-3450 or by emailing julie.caroppolo@foxroach. com.
“I joined BHHS Fox & Roach because I wanted to align myself with the No. 1 market leader in Philadelphia,” Herger said.
Formerly with Winder Real Estate, Herger has been licensed since 2006. An active participant in her community, she is a member of Montgomery County Association of Realtors. Herger resides in Penn Valley with her husband, Kris, and their three children. She serves the Greater Philadelphia area and can be reached at 215247-3750 or by emailing dru.herger@foxroach.com.
• Laura Silverian, sales leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors Collegeville office, welcomes Tom Shupe and as Joseph Giangreco sales associates.
“I joined BHHS Fox & Roach because they are a leader in the real estate marketplace and are willing to invest in their agents,” Shupe said.
Formerly in the information technology industry, Shupe resides in Pottstown with his wife, Cynthia. He serves Montgomery and of weather can give people more reason to stay indoors during the holidays and not venture outside for much other than holiday parties or a family outing to buy a Christmas tree.
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• Patrick O’Herrick, years of experience in sales According to the National sales leader of Berkshire and negotiation. A member Association of Realtors’ Hathaway HomeServices of the Suburban West 2017 Profile of Home Fox & Roach, Realtors Harleysville Realtors, she is an active Staging, nearly 80 percent Home Marketing member in her community, of buyers’ agents said staging Center, welcomes Barren particularly the Pinecrest a home made it easier Jefferson and Timothy Homeowners Association. for a buyer to visualize the Kennel as sales associates. She serves Montgomery, property as a future home.
Jefferson resides in Bucks, Berks and Chester For homeowners interested Hatfield and serves Montgomery, counties and can be in selling their home Bucks and Chester reached at 215-542-1770 or this winter, here are some counties. He can be by emailing amy.klein@ typical listing and staging reached at 215-256-6543 foxroach.com. tips to keep in mind in the or by emailing barren.jefferson@foxroach.com. spirit of the holidays. • Deck the halls.
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Winter can be a hot time for sellers
The weather forecast for the start of the holiday season this year has been bleak as cold air and snow moved through the area recently. This type
“When hosting an open house, consider lighting the fireplace, festively decorating or hanging lights to showcase a holiday vibe to which buyers can relate,” Rehling said.
Also, ensure your home is kept at a warm temperature so potential buyers are comfortable when they walk inside from the cold. • Don’t invite Jack Frost. Alongside adding holiday decorations to the exterior of your home, make sure to shovel your driveway and sidewalks and clear snow off any decks or patios. Potential buyers should be able to easily access your home without the danger of slipping on ice or tracking in snow. Also, remove any icicles or builtup snow from your roof, so that your home looks clean and ensure your “for sale” sign is easily visible in your front yard. • Work with a Realtor. Be sure to work with a Realtor, a member of the National Association of Realtors, who can share more tips for listing your home this holiday season. The Montgomery County Association of Realtors is composed of approximately 2,600 Realtor and affiliate members who serve the entire Montgomery County community and beyond. Its Realtor members are licensed real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict code of ethics as defined by the National Association of Realtors. For more information about the Montgomery County Association of Realtors, visit mcarealtors.org or call 610-260-9931.