My husband and I bought our first home in West Philly with the expert help of Jeanne Whipple and her team. We bought through the University of Pennsylvania employee Home Ownership scheme, so if you're thinking of going that route, Jeanne has got your back and understands the process. 
 

Jeanne and her team were exceptional to deal with. 

We cannot overstate how great Jeanne has been throughout the entire process of buying our new home. She is extremely well informed about the Philadelphia housing market, and from our first meeting was an ideal resource for us, particularly given that we were first time buyers. We had very specific ideas of what we wanted (400-480K, 3+br, parking, new/recent build, high quality finishes). Right from the start, she perfectly understood what we were looking for and showed us homes that were impressive to us. Jeanne is professional, diligent, and honest - it was such a relief to have a realtor who was a trusted partner and advisor during the buying process! Thank you so much, Jeanne! - Review from user72556030