Buying a home with PHILLY HOME GIRLS
We guide homebuyers through every step of their purchase. We take pride in being responsive, creating a plan that saves you time and money, and empowering you with knowledge so you can make decisions with confidence. When you purchase a home with one of our agents, you can expect:
In-depth market knowledge, which is essential for your search, writing offers, and navigating negotiations.
Property searches tailored to your lifestyle and must-haves.
An advocate to protect your best interests during negotiations.
Extensive knowledge of loan programs and creative financing solutions.
An administrative team dedicated to guiding you from contract to close.
A network of partners (mortgage brokers, home inspectors, insurance agents, contractors, etc.) that share our goal to make your real estate transaction as simple and stress free as possible.
Support long after you get your keys! We stay connected to our clients by answering any real estate questions, introducing you to neighbors and keeping you up to date on all of the area’s hot spots.
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WHERE WE WORK
We help buyers in Philadelphia and surrounding counties, including NJ. If you’re searching outside our area, we’ll introduce you to a professional in our trusted network of regional, national, and international real estate agents that work in a similar style to ours and align with our values.
We can show you any home for sale, not just the ones listed on our website. Within your specific location, budget, and non-negotiables, we set up a custom home search for you. It notifies you via email when a new qualifying property comes on the market, no matter which brokerage lists it for sale. You pick what you'd like to see, and your agent will walk you through any door.
WHERE TO START
Whether you've just started thinking about buying or already found a home, your next step is speaking with an agent one on one. They’ll confirm your target price range and next steps to take based on your goals. If you’re ready to start looking, you can receive new listings that match your criteria right when they hit the market. If you’d like to learn more before connecting with an agent, check out our blogs for homebuyers or sign up for one of our virtual Homebuyer Workshops.
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SOLD BY PHG
Join the 3000+ clients that our agents have proudly advised in the Philadelphia area with the purchase or sale of their home.
ABOUT US
#1 LARGE TEAM BY SIDES IN PHILADELPHIA METRO AREA (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
Over the past six years, Philly Home Girls helped more people with real estate transactions than any other large team in the region. (Real Trends)
TOP TEAM AT ELFANT WISSAHICKON
Top Producing Team at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
We're proud to be a part of a local, independent brokerage. Each dollar spent at an independent local business returns an average of three times more money to the community than it would at a national franchise or chain.
BLOGS FOR HOMEBUYERS
If you've ever wondered about the differences between community ownership structures, you're not alone. The terms HOA, condo association, PUD, and co-op are often used interchangeably to describe any home that comes with a monthly fee, but there are real and important differences.
If you're thinking of making the move but live far away, here's exactly what the process looks like, from that first conversation to getting your keys.
March 2026 - We've combined statistics from the past few months and our experience working with clients to give you a market update for the city and the suburbs.
We’re excited, and deeply proud, to celebrate Philly Home Girls’ 15th birthday. Upon reflecting on this major milestone, there is one core belief that has guided us from day one: We believe wholeheartedly in homeownership.
Saving money for a downpayment and closing costs is the # 1 reason people are holding off on purchasing a home. PHG agent Rachel Shaw came up with a trusty list of some of her favorite homebuyer assistance grants and loan programs. With a little help, your dream of owning a home may not be as far off as you thought!
Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4.5
Multiple Homes Available
Listing Price: $1,500,000 - $1,600,000
BUYER TESTIMONIALS
She was full of knowledge, patient as we worked through the home-buying process, and ready to assist at every step of the way.
She was incredibly knowledgeable at every step along the way and made the home buying process as seamless as possible.
My husband and I felt truly cared for and in great hands. I didn't realize how much we would need to rely on her sensitivity and compassion--together with her knowledge and search for "just the right thing" for US. She brought us through every single step of the process and never missed a beat.
She also was intuitive enough, after just one phone call together, to send me the winning listing in the first place. With her expertise, energy and aforementioned hustling, I was able to quickly find a house, get in contract and seal the deal in approximately three weeks from meeting her in the first place.
She was always quick to respond, answered every question we had, and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. She was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping us find the right property. When it came time to make an offer, she worked hard on our behalf and helped us navigate every detail with professionalism and confidence.
I can't speak to how this process goes with other realtors, but as we expected, based on her being on Philly Mag's Top Producer's for the past six years, she was super helpful with showing us houses and drawing up the paperwork on multiple properties!
She took care of us, lined up showings, gave us background information, and her guidance when we decided to make an offer. Allison was a responsive representative and truly our advocate.
Super easy to work with and knowledgeable. This was my first time buying and the process with incredibly seamless.
Erin Dennison was knowledgeable, organized, and consistently responsive, always taking the time to explain each step and answer my questions. That made the entire experience feel far less overwhelming.
She was communicative, the consummate professional, and a fantastic advocate for us throughout the process of building and buying this amazing home.
With Rachel’s help, we found a great house, in a neighborhood we like that fit our needs and our moving schedule.
I wanted to work with someone who would respect my goals and let me come to a decision that felt right which is exactly what Erin did. She was extremely helpful answering all my questions and navigating the range of challenges that came up.
When we faced (multiple) unexpected challenges in the process, Rachel was there to explain what to do next, what options we had, and to keep us focused on the end goal.
He was responsive and respectful of my budget and personal goals while house-hunting, and the entire escrow process was smooth with open communication when we needed it!
My partner and I are detail-oriented people. We did our own independent research, ran thorough comparisons, and came in with very specific goals and a clear strategy. Rachel didn’t just accommodate that, she embraced it. She took the time to fully understand what we were trying to accomplish, and everything she did was in service of that.

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