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- Scott Laughlin
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What my clients have said!
J. Scott Laughlin
Client Testimonials
James B. - West Chester
"Not sure what outside force brought Scott my way, but I am very lucky it did.
When my parents died, I was left with the enormous and overwhelming task of clearing out and selling their historic home in Pennsylvania. In the throes of trying to figure out what to do, I received a brochure from Scott in the mail. The mailing gave me my first sense of his appreciation for old homes and his ability to present houses in their best light. I set up a meeting and from that initial point of contact onward, Scott demonstrated that he was the perfect person to represent the house and guide it to its new chapter. Efficient, knowledgable, and sympathetic to the challenges presented by the situation, Scott made me feel like I was his only client (which is far from the case) and thoughtfully aided me through each step of the process. He answered every text, email, and call - even responding on-site to an errant, early morning fire alarm. From the start, he knew that the home would not be for just any buyer, but for the right buyer. With beautiful collateral materials, a research-rich write up, and a lovely website, we found exactly the right people to purchase the home.
I would not hesitate to recommend Scott to anyone. His expertise and attention to detail are truly above and beyond."
Liz D. - Devon
"I just listed and sold my house with Scott with great success and I have not been through the process in years. His attention to detail from the in depth history of the home, the prep and staging recommendations, the quality video and photography and his decades of experience in marketing and sales we sold well over asking with multiple offers!
Thank you Scott!"
Rachel J. & Jack L. - Cheltenham
"From the moment we started contemplating a house search, we knew we only wanted to work with Scott. His expertise, enthusiasm, and trustworthiness make it incredibly easy to place immediate trust in him. We were impressed and grateful when he spent time speaking with us before we were ready to begin our search in earnest, answering our many questions about the process.
Throughout the months of working with him, we felt fortunate for his time, guidance, and accessibility. Scott was thorough and thoughtful in his assessment of the properties we considered. He was both honest about his thoughts and perceptive to our impressions of homes. Scott was patient when we needed more time to think, only giving us a little push once: when we needed the confidence to place a bid for the home we ended up purchasing. We were reassured by his steady direction during the frazzling experience of a bidding war. Because we knew Scott had our best interests front of mind, we felt secure acting upon his suggestion that we more quickly make a decision during this high-stress situation. He knew what we wanted and he knew how to help us get there, all within our budget. I am confident we were able to secure our home because of his strategic thinking.
Scott’s extensive knowledge of the entire process from start to finish and the care he places into building relationships his clients set him apart. We benefited from his professional expertise while sincerely enjoying his company—we looked forward to seeing him each time we viewed a house (our dog looked forward to seeing him too, which is always a plus). Scott met us where we were and took us where we wanted to go, and for this we are grateful."
Claudia & Bob M. - Wyncote
"We met Scott 17 years ago at an open house and at that time I said, "If we ever sell our house that is who I want for our agent." All this time later, we called him and are very happy we did. We never had a moment's worry about how to navigate the selling process, from preparing the house to look its best to handling paperwork. We feel his guidance and expertise helped us get a great price with the least amount of stress. We would highly recommend him."
Ali & Bill F. - Media and Downingtown
"Where to begin with how wonderful Scott made our experience of buying a home?Scott was exemplary in every imaginable way! In a highly transactionary world, Scott is a breath of fresh air in making every contact personal and meaningful, listening, and providing his expertise and guidance along every step of the way. We were looking for a special home, and we not only found a gem in our new house, but we found a gem in meeting Scott and being lucky enough to work with him in this process.
Scott was amazing. After helping us find and buy our dream home, He worked with us to sell our previous home. It was wonderful to work with some one whose judgement we could trust as we got our home ready and on the market. Scott's attention to details allowed marketing materials to really show the house at its best.
Thanks to Scott we got a great price for an unusual house in a hard market."
Dee L. - Plymouth Meeting & Blue Bell
"Scott was professional, conscientious, knowledgeable, and worked hard in my behalf. His response time to all my questions, through e-mail and phone calls, was always timely. Scott appreciated the character of my home, and knew I needed a buyer who would be a good caretaker of it. His knowledge of the selling of old historic properties was invaluable. When looking for a new home, Scott listened to my needs and wants. Especially in the area of charm. I felt he understood me at every turn.
I would not hesitate in referring Scott to anyone selling, or buying, both a new, or old home."
Genna B. & Umut O. - Chalfont
"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Scott over the past 2+ years in the search of our first home in the suburbs. We jumped around location prospects in PA and finally settled in Bucks County. Scott was knowledgeable about each county that we explored and each house that popped up that we had interest in. He was always available to see something the next day or as soon as possible which, in this market, was critical to getting the house we wanted. We landed in Chalfont, PA in a beautiful mid-century modern home and couldn't have gotten there without Scott's knowledge of the areas and of old homes.
We recommend him highly for anyone looking for their next home and the next after that."
Libby & Mike U. - Malvern
"When we decided to list our home in Spring 2022, we knew we would need an experienced, dedicated real estate agent to guide us through the process. We raised our family in this home, enjoyed and meticulously cared for it for 26 years. We chose Scott because of his expertise in historic and older homes. While our home was not officially registered as a historic home, it is over 150 years old and is part of Charlestown Township's (Chester county) history. Scott searched through local records and found some interesting facts about the first owner/builder as well as information about the families that lived in the house. We enjoyed learning this information and it added some fun to an otherwise stressful process.
Scott was always available and helpful with the transactional details. We really appreciated his talent, guidance and recommendations. Scott is very personable, easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate. We look forward to working with Scott as we look for our next home."
John C. & Liz S. - Swarthmore
"Scott handled everything on a timetable we had because of family issues. His acumen, competence, and experience showed from the day we called him. Our house sold in record time with minimum disruption. Scott knew the market, knew how to communicate with us, knew how to present and show the house, and how to get maximum value.
Scott was amazing! He was prepared, professional, creative, and positive! Scott responded to all texts promptly. His knowledge of the area was matched by his research and respect for the process. Scott had an idea to feature my mom’s artwork and create a craft room for the third floor during staging. We ended up exceeding our expectations for the sale of our property, and I am certain the difference came from Scott."
Lara & Richard P. - Swarthmore
"We contacted Scott a few months before moving back from Japan, hoping to purchase a home in the area. From our initial conversation to settlement day, Scott ensured that the process of purchasing a home from the other side of the planet was a remarkably smooth one. Each day, we only had about 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening when our waking hours overlapped, and we were able to schedule showings, inspections, document signings, and check-in conversations during those hours.
Scott is professional, flexible, accommodating, and diligent. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and was able to guide us through the home buying process from afar, making meaningful suggestions during all phases of the transaction. We highly recommend Scott to all potential buyers looking for a professional and dedicated agent!"
Lamia B. & Brad N. - Wayne
"We hold Scott in the highest regard and give him a 5/5 rating for the many ways in which he reduced the stress of and ensured a smooth and successful sale of our home of 30 years. Scott is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market, and he provided trusted information and guidance at each step of the process of selling our house. Moreover, he was responsive to our questions and provided advice to guide us through the process.
We appreciate Scott's work on our behalf, and we recommend him without reservation to others who seek a realtor."
Sebastian & Mary F. - Marshallton
"We recently sold our beloved home in West Chester, Pa. Our home had a unique personality and Scott was able capture that in his advertising materials. He worked hard to spread the word about our listing utilizing social media and mailings. He has been responsive to our questions and in keeping us mindful of our responsibilities in this process. Our home sold very quickly in large part to the efforts of Scott.
We highly recommend him to represent you in the sale or purchase of your home!"
Gabe & Ann B. - Wynnewood
"We were buyers in the hottest real estate sellers' market in decades, and Scott's help as our realtor was invaluable. He was patient, persistent and always available. He was with us through a couple of unsuccessful bids and helped us strategize to secure our winning bid. He's very knowledgeable and skilled at what he does, and we highly recommend him.
Buying a home under the best of circumstances is not easy. Scott was the agent who sold our previous house, and then helped us to find our current home during a time when the real estate market was most difficult. His expertise and eye for detail were crucial at a time when waiving inspections and acting quickly became common practice. We couldn't have navigated this on our own, and his assistance was critical in getting the deal done."
Dana W. - Wyncote/Downingtown
"A home gives people a place to care about the people that mean the most to them." I don't know who wrote this but it certainly describes what Scott Laughlin does...and he has done it for our family twice! The first time was for my husband and me, a home that was not even for sale, and just this past week for our oldest child and only son. We are beyond grateful for Scott's expertise..he knows his stuff and tells it like it is, and we are over the moon for our son who has found his little slice of heaven where everything now pivots in his favor.
If you want to find a place to care for the people who mean the most to you...hire Scott Laughlin."
Mark K. & Cindy L. - Media
"We employed Scott to buy our home and sell it. He is easy to work with, shows up on time and follows through with his commitments. He knows the real estate market. When we sold our home, Scott did a great job marketing and pricing our home and helping us to negotiate with buyers. We highly recommend Scott to either buyers or sellers."
Ron & Sally B. - Wallingford
"We hired Scott to sell our 1897 Arts and Crafts house primarily because of his reputation in handling historic homes. Although we had heard good things about Scott, I was frankly surprised at his attention to detail and the amount of work he put into the sales process. He researched the history of our house and the people who lived in it, and made it part of the marketing effort. Scott advised us how to show our house to its best advantage and had amazing pictures taken. When issues came up, he jumped in and was proactive in resolving them. I could NOT have asked for a better realtor! Scott is extremely knowledgeable, honest, professional, and as genuine as they come. He really is everything you want when selling a home. There's no question he genuinely cares about his clients and their well-being. If I could give him more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!
I highly recommend Scott to those looking for a Realtor that will work hard on their behalf and get the most out of the real estate sales process."
Mary K. - Wallingford
"After having lived in our home for 35 years, we decided to move and needed a good realtor. This is the only home we ever lived in so we had never experienced the sales process. Although well maintained with many modern upgrades, our home was 130 years of age, had no air conditioning and is situated on a busy street, all of which presented challenges in today’s market. It required an exceptionally skilled realtor. We found that individual in Scott Laughlin. He expertly guided us through the process from our first meeting to settlement. He knows the real estate business and the neighborhood; he is high energy, detail oriented and one of the most responsive, communicative professionals I’ve ever interacted with. He performed detailed market analysis to help us arrive at an appropriate price, researched the history of our house to develop a charming narrative to prospective buyers, took stunning photographs and put it all together in a professional brochure. We had full confidence in Scott’s abilities throughout the process. He is fully committed to assisting his clients in achieving their goals, with minimal stress. We highly recommend him!"
Dave C. - Media
"Scott did a wonderful job of helping me buy my first home during the end of 2020, a very difficult year! He helped me and my partner find a home we loved and could afford, and put together an incredibly compelling offer that beat out higher offers, but one we still felt safe making. He navigated a very quick closing and several hurdles including the courthouse being hacked, and we closed on Christmas Eve. Scott did a really excellent job, guided us through the process the entire way with experience and insight, and I truly don't think another realtor would have made it happen in such a timely, comfortable manner. If you want a realtor that will make you feel confident in your future home purchase, pick Scott Laughlin!"
Anne & Don B. - Wyncote
"Selling a home can be quite overwhelming and emotional too but Scott walked us thru all of it!! His attention to details was amazing truly. He explained every detail of contracts and was our partner during the entire transaction. We have had experience with other Realitors and Scott is in a different class for sure! He cares and that made all the difference."
"Scott’s experience, professionalism, and attention to detail was invaluable in preparing our property for sale. We had originally encountered his presentation of older and larger properties in the area, in the early ‘teens’, and we’re attracted by his ‘Legacy’ descriptions of featured properties. Most important, however, was his patience and knowledgeability in explaining the process, paperwork, and pitfalls that had he not taken the “ hey…pay attention-this/clause is important, means this and is important because…” could have left us Confused, dissatisfied, and angry. His People skills are good, he is focused but not pushy, he returns calls & texts. We built our business completely by ‘word-of-mouth’ and Scott was not shy about asking for our review of his work. We highly recommend him."
Pat & Kerrie W. - Lower Gwynedd
"I have worked with Scott twice on selling a property and can honestly say he is one of the most knowledgeable agents I have dealt with. Everything he does is on a professional level. Couldn't have been more happier with the outcome from our latest property sale which sold way above asking price. Thank you Scott....!!! would most definitely recommend to anyone I know.
When we decided to sell our home in March, we did not hesitate to reach out to Scott who had sold our prior home 7 years earlier. Scott is simply the very best! He knew exactly how to price and market our home. 60+ showings and 16 offers later we sold our home for significantly over asking. Thank you Scott for another extremely successful transaction."
Jennifer & Chris R. - Rose Valley
"Scott was helpful with the pricing and in command of the value we should seek inlisting the house. He made astute suggestions as to various improvements we could make to prepare the house for sale. Strategically, he had a plan and he stuck to it. We were pleased with the process that resulted in us receiving a full price offer. Post-sale follow through went smoothly and made our lives easier.
His marketing, including graphic images and narrative he developed for various marketing channels, was consistent and compelling."
Colleen T. - Springfield (Delaware County)
“There aren't even words to describe how great of an experience I had working with Scott!
I was a first-time home buyer in a very hard market for buyers, and Scott made the process very enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. He picked up on what I liked and didn't like right away, and he was very responsive and timely. He took me to see dozens of houses and was on time/early every single time. He also helped me get in contact with mortgage personnel. Scott was very friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and open and honest throughout the whole home buying experience.
I will definitely be reaching out to Scott if I plan to sell or buy again in the future.”
Paul G. - Mt. Airy
"Scott Laughlin assisted with every detail regarding the sale of my family home. He was always available, responsive, knowledgeable, and straightforward. His suggestions regarding how best to present the house to potential buyers resulted in a rapid sale. His advice during the inspection and settlement processes was timely and invaluable. He has been equally valuable during my search for a new place. Once we found it, he has provided sensible advice regarding mortgage and related topics. Once Scott helped me sell my former home, he was equally helpful in purchasing my new one. The new place was under construction and took forever to complete, due to many Covid related complications. Scott stuck with it during the whole grueling process, particularly when my own patience started to wear very thin. His help during final inspection and walk through was extremely helpful. This guy is a true pro and takes obvious pride in doing his job the right way. Given his commitment to his work, 5 stars are too few. I would recommend him to anyone."
Dave & Deb C. - Wyncote
"We enjoyed working with Scott during the preparation and sale of our house, and would highly recommend him to other sellers and buyers. His knowledge of how to stage and show the house helped us and kept us on track as we were getting ready to show the house. His professionalism, understanding of current market conditions, and experience selling homes in our particular neighborhood played a large part in our selling the house in a few days, and over asking price.
Scott was a pleasure to work with and made the process as easy as possible."
Arthur L. & Nancy V. - West Chester
"From day one, Scott’s expertise was evident and his guidance on preparing our home for sale was invaluable. Scott took the time to understand us and to capture the strengths of our home, conveying its uniqueness effectively to buyers in words, photos, and a virtual tour. His advice about timing the listing, his wisdom in setting the price, and his ability to leverage social media resulted in multiple offers - all above the asking price - in just three days of showings. Throughout the selling process, Scott helped us understand what needed to happen next, thoroughly explained the pros and cons at each decision point, and fully supported our choices.
It was a pleasure to work with Scott and we could not recommend him more highly."
Ed & Esther B. - Huntingdon Valley
"Our experience with Scott was magnificent. Being elderly and not having moved in 35 years and coming from another area, he assessed and understood all the issues with which we were dealing and was attuned to our very special and unique needs. He worked with us diligently and gently during COVID and over a year and a half finding exactly the right place, assessing properties before we traveled in to see them. He was patient, kind and understanding of our need not to get into a major project, but a home that had been well kept and relatively move in ready. He helped us find a home that appears perfect to meet our needs for which we are extremely grateful and would highly recommend. His supportive professional manner was continually reassuring as we went through the many issues we were processing about moving from a home we had loved so much, but from which we had to move to be nearer our children and grandchildren at their request. We highly recommend him and now consider him a family friend after all of this.
He is bright, witty, attentive, supportive and really was wonderful throughout the process."
Ryan S. - West Chester
"Bottom line, Scott is the best in the business. If you don't fully read this review here is what you need to know - Scott does not look at your house as just another sale, he invests his time and expertise in to promoting your house as if it were his own. From how the home is photographed and even including a video walk through; to be honest I wanted to move back in after I had seen it all. We went on the market the first day of business cessation in PA due to the pandemic and we were under contract a day later - for above asking price. Enough said.
This is actually the second time that I have had the great fortune of working with Scott, the first being when I bought this property in 2011.
Now being on the selling side of the transaction I got to see the other side of his expertise. Long story short, my wife and I were relocating quickly for a career opportunity and needed someone who we both knew we could trust to help make the sale of our home go as smoothly as possible. Scott was our man. Not only did he make great recommendations on what work needed to be done, but he also helped us find trustworthy vendors to make sure that we could get that work done in a timely fashion. All extremely important to us because we had moved already in the beginning of the year and had to coordinate this from 1000 miles away.
My family and I cannot thank Scott enough for the hard work that he did representing us. If anyone ever asks me for a recommendation on a Realtor in the greater Philadelphia area, I will always tell them, "You have to call Scott."
Paul G. - Wyncote & Mt. Airy
"Scott Laughlin assisted with every detail regarding the sale of my family home and the purchase of a new home. He was always available, responsive, knowledgeable, and straightforward. His suggestions regarding how best to present the house to potential buyers resulted in a rapid sale. His advice during the inspection and settlement processes was timely and invaluable. He has been equally valuable during my search for a new place. Once we found it, he has provided sensible advice regarding mortgage and related topics. This guy is a true pro and takes obvious pride in doing his job the right way. Given his commitment to his work, 5 stars are too few. I would recommend him to anyone."
Rosemary H. - Rydal
"When I first consulted Scott he was very frank about my house's condition andvalue. Scott also went to the extra trouble of researching its history to better market it. After making the necessary repairs I listed the house at the price he recommended. The house sold in 3 days at higher than the asking price! Scott was always prompt about answering my questions and setting up meetings, and was extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market. He gets my highest recommendation."
Gariel & Ann B. - Wyncote
"When it came time to list our home, we thought that Scott was the best agent for the task. He was the agent for the seller when we originally bought it, and we felt that he had the most experience with the neighborhood and architectural style of the property. We were not disappointed. Scott has considerable knowledge of the historical aspects of the region and helped us navigate through a challenging selling season after the Covid-19 pandemic upended everything from schools to sports to real estate. He pays attention to details and has access to a large pool of contractors and consultants who can answer specific questions dealing with historical homes. This is indispensable when dealing with a house that is over 100 years old. Scott also never loses sight of the big picture when dealing with the details."
Anita N. – Wallingford
“I first learned of Scott from his quarterly mailing of a market analysis for Delaware County property sales. After I met with Scott and saw his portfolio I immediately knew he was the right realtor to handle the sale of my home. Scott provides a full service for selling a home. His market analysis supported the listing price and his suggested repairs meant I spent my money wisely. His advice for staging was spot on because I got great feedback from all the showings.
My home was under contract in 20 days after receiving multiple offers, and it sold for over the asking price.
His consistent follow up and attention to every detail was truly professional. Every phone call, text and email were quickly returned. Scott loves his work and it shows! I will recommend Scott to anyone selling their home because I am certain they will not be disappointed with the level of service they will receive.”
Brian & Debbie L. - Bryn Mawr
"Approximately mid-June 2012, we began looking for a new home in Pennsylvania coinciding with my husband's change in work status. We were directed to a home in Elkins Park and the agent happened to be Scott Laughlin.
That home was not for us, though as soon as my husband met Scott, he knew we had an agent. When I met Scott, I understood what Brian meant in his description of Scott as straight forward and to the point. Neither of us are fond of agents that think every home is perfect and right for any Buyer.
We had particular thoughts as to what we wanted in a home. We are in a different stage of life than when we bought our home in New York fifteen years ago. Two of our children are in college and one has only two more years at home. Scott studied us and knew better than we did what we wanted and needed. He showed us homes that we chose and some that he chose. He was fair and realistic in guiding us. We came to realize we were not as centered in our thinking as we thought. Scott asked us the difficult questions and we put him through his paces.
Scott has a great personality. He was cheerful early in the morning and into the evening. He never promised what he could not do and we greatly appreciated his honesty in every area. Scott was our agent, though he also became our friend. He took great care of us every step of the way.
We certainly tested his stamina by looking at fifty homes before entering a house that immediately felt comfortable and livable. Scott guided us expertly throughout the buying process, His smile kept us going.
Once in a while, life gets it right! As Scott will understand, our partnership was "Bashert".
We would cheerfully recommend Scott to anyone as an outstanding agent. He is also a terrific photographer!"
Sandra H. - Media
“Scott Laughlin was the best realtor that I could have asked for. He was both extremely professional and caring. I was selling my home of 56 years and had to do so within two months since I was relocating to Virginia. Scott ensured that my house was brought up to code and recommended very reputable contractors to assist in this process. His expert knowledge and handling of my sale alleviated a lot of potential stress for me. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone both buying or selling a home.
He was the best and I will be eternally grateful for the support and expertise he provided me.”
David B. – Media
“Scott is an outstanding agent -- smart, knowledgeable, ethical, patient, and relentless on behalf of his clients' interests. I cannot recommend him highly enough, and will send friends and clients to him without reservation.
We engaged him before moving to Philly from Seattle, and we knew very little about the area. He showed us dozens of homes across the region before we found one that was perfect, and we never felt pressured by Scott.”
Hilary E. – Rose Valley
“Thank you is simply too inadequate a phrase to express my gratitude and appreciation for your work as our Realtor. You brought much experience, encouraging words, marketing expertise & a joie de vivre that made the process go so well.”
“Scott is a very dedicated realtor. He acted with integrity and professionalism, guiding my brother and I through the process of selling our parents' home. He brings great enthusiasm to the job, going above and beyond what we expected. He has a lively and engaging manner, and tackles the challenge of selling unique homes with passion. We were so fortunate to have him. The home sold very quickly, primarily because of Scott's work. I do not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.”
Dave & Sherry C. – Rose Valley
“Knowing the relationship Scott established with some of our neighbors while selling their houses, made choosing him to sell our home a natural. His knowledge of the architect who designed our home and of our little historic community was important to us, and it was so evident in the way he marketed our house.
Scott guided us before putting our house on the market, helping us to see what updates were imperative, what things a new owner would prefer to do, and showing us just how to stage our home. Scott has an artist's eye, and his photography of our home is beautiful. Since so many home buyers are now using the Internet to research available properties, Scott created a website just for our house, complete with photos, video, floor plan, a map of the neighborhood, and a darn near poetic description. I fell in love with our house all over again, seeing what Scott had done.
Scott checked in daily, and knowing how competent he is, we felt calm, relaxed, and confident that Scott was working for us. The phrase "going the extra mile" is all about Scott, because he will use all resources available to him to sell your house. We recommend Scott without reservation. He is intelligent, professional, and he has become a good and trusted friend.”
Russ L. & Rebecca C. – Rose Valley
“Scott is an amazing realtor. He was the listing realtor when we bought our house and we were so impressed that we hired him to sell our house when the time came. He understands - and shares - the emotional attachment we have to our home and was able to sensitively recommend "improvements" we needed to make to show our home at its best.
He designed and implemented a marketing plan that worked quickly. Scott sold our unusual historic home in a matter of weeks sparing us a summer of showings. Scott understands the mechanics of buying and selling a home and his negotiation skills are outstanding. He knew when to tell us to back down and when to assert our priorities. I couldn't be happier with the contract he negotiated for us. Scott was also there for us - emotionally and physically - during a difficult move (we were downsizing from a large home to an RV!) I can't promise this to all his clients but he literally showed up in shorts and a t-shirt to pack boxes when we were desperate on settlement day. He was also incredibly responsive under more normal circumstances. He was always available quickly via phone, text and email. Whether you are buying or selling, Scott is an expert who will help you with the practical aspects of your transition. More than that, he will help you with the stressful emotional aspects that are part of any real estate transaction.
We can't thank him enough for all of his help and support.”
George & Laurie M. – West Chester
“We found Scott through a search of historic home web sites and magazines since we were only interested in purchasing an historic property. We gave him our wish list: built before 1850, two acre minimum, ninety minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, and move-in condition. All for a certain price. Scott went above and beyond his required duties, as he drove us through 6 counties over a period of 8 months. So much time, in fact, that we were beginning to feel guilty.
He did a great job representing us during all phases of the purchase: negotiations, inspections, financing, and closing. His knowledge of the profession put us at ease; we knew that he was looking out for us, always pointing out important issues with a property and finding comparable homes in the area. When we wanted to offer a certain price, he suggested coming in lower and that lower price was accepted. Scott is the epitome of a buyer's agent. It was obvious that he has been working in this field for awhile, as his support network is excellent and very professional, especially the people used during the home inspections. We were extremely satisfied with that service.
Scott was a pleasure to work with and we truly enjoyed our time with him. He helped us find a wonderful old home in Chester County and we couldn't be happier.”
Gwen C. – Glenolden/West Chester
“Scott managed every step of the buying/selling process with great skill and understanding for the client (me). I was downsizing from a large home that was quite atypical for it's neighborhood, and it could have been difficult to sell. Scott marketed the house in a way that targeted the right kind of potential buyers, which resulted in a sale within a few weeks. He also provided excellent advice in the buying process. Throughout the entire process he was always available to answer questions or make suggestions. As a result, everything went smoothly.
I highly recommend Scott as an agent who is totally committed to providing the highest level of service to his clients.”
Ryan S. – West Chester
“Scott handled my first home buying experience and I could not have asked for a better agent. He is incredibly thoughtful, was always prompt in returning my calls and answered every question I had about the process. Not to mention he found the perfect house for me at the right price. If you are looking for a real estate agent who will look out for your best interests and won't rush you through the process there's no one better than Scott.”
Noah G. & Felicia P. – Glenn Mills
“We just settled on our first house and we couldn’t be more excited. Scott was so helpful in showing us houses, and then once we made our decision, making the process go smoothly. He was always available by phone and would be ready to go see a house whenever we wanted. When we finally found the “needle in the haystack”, with his help we were able to put an offer in immediately, which we felt gave us an edge in this competitive market. His experience was essential throughout the inspection and settlement process and we knew we were in good hands, especially as first-time buyers. He was also great at explaining our options and answering our questions. He knew our needs and was able to represent us and help us navigate through it seamlessly, all the way through closing. Thank you, Scott! We will definitely recommend you.”
John & Lindsay L. - East Falls
"We worked with Scott over a year to purchase a property in Philadelphia. He helped us focus our search (both on areas and property types), figure out what was important to us, and was always on the lookout for interesting listings that could fit what we were looking for. We saw quite a few properties with Scott and he never hesitated to point out potential problems, even if it meant continuing our search. We ended up finding a for sale by owner that wasn’t even on the market, and Scott arranged to see the house and we had it under contract within days. He then worked through various unique issues before closing, and was always there to answer questions and provide advice. Scott is hard working, incredibly responsive, and ethical. We've had no hesitation recommending him to friends looking for a realtor."
Cathy K. – Rydal
“I chose Scott over all the realtors that I interviewed because he was brutally honest about the strengths and the weaknesses of my wonderful house. He was also realistic about the current market, what price I could expect, and what the majority of buyers are looking for. He stressed the need to declutter before listing the house and pointed out repairs I should, and should not, make to enhance a sale. "Do not list the house until it is ready to show to its best advantage."
Scott's stunning photographs enhanced the attractive marketing of my decluttered house. I also appreciated that Scott was only the realtor for the seller, me, keeping my interests foremost in the negotiating process for the successful sale.”
Kate & Joe F – Rydal
“We would thoroughly recommend working with Scott, he was a great support to us throughout the process of finding and buying our home. Always professional, and with an exceptional eye for detail, he really helped narrow our search and achieve our target of finding a new home for our family within a very specific area and timeline. His advice and knowledge of the local area was invaluable. Scott was exactly what we needed in a realtor, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!”
Claudia & Mark A. – Wyncote
“When we decided to embark upon a transatlantic move, what most daunted us was the sale of our house. As it turned out, this would be the least of our concerns, owing to the outstanding competence and care of our realtor, Scott Laughlin. Because of his superior expertise in every facet of the transaction, it went flawlessly, leaving us worry-free throughout. At every stage of the process, we benefited immensely from Scott’s remarkable knowledge, ability and work-ethic. His suggestions for staging the house were brilliant; his professional-quality photographs and in-depth description of our home’s distinctive features and history show-cased it magnificently, resulting in 40 showings in 5 days and 9 offers.
His consummate negotiating skills not only procured us an excellent price, but essentially secured the deal in matter of days. Leading up to settlement, Scott saw that everything was in place for it to go smoothly and, as he had done throughout the transaction, kept in regular touch with us. We could not be more grateful for the quality of service we received from him or the results he obtained for us. Friends who followed our transaction recently enlisted Scott to sell their home and had a similar, exceptional outcome.
He is clearly an extraordinary realtor who has more than mastered every aspect of his profession and is deeply committed to the welfare of his clients.”
Jim F. – Rydal
“My sister and I are co-executors for our parents’ estate. I live in Maryland, she is local. If you’re anything like us, when you’re interviewing realtors to sell your family home, you’re looking for more than someone who can list your property. You want someone who can see the beauty in the bones of an old home, who can look beyond the aging infrastructure to see the future potential, and successfully communicate that vision to buyers. We needed someone to guide us through the process. Scott was all that, and more...much more.
Though we interviewed several realtors, it was clear that Scott was going to be the one to meet our needs. He laid out a timeline and explained his marketing strategies, but most of all he convinced us that he was going to be all-in on the process.
Scott’s guidance began as he walked my sister around the property and through the house, room by room, explaining what needed to be done to make the house show well. He detailed exactly what needed to be removed, and later helped her stage the house. Scott scheduled his preferred photographer for interior and exterior shots, and his drone operator and photographer for aerial shots. When we saw the photographs, the 3-D Matterport walk through tour and the aerial shots we were stunned. The house had never looked more beautiful!
Scott really excels when crafting a narrative to describe the house. He draws from its history and connects it to the future with a new owner. He really brought our house to life. He clearly loves “beautiful old houses.”
We welcomed Scott’s advice when setting a listing price. We really appreciated his input and advice when comparing and negotiating offers as they came in.
We hit a major snag when trying to sell. The house shares a portion of its driveway with the neighbors. Several of the potential buyers asked if there was an easement for the shared portion. Astonishingly, through multiple sales of the property over more than a hundred years, an easement had never been filed.
Scott masterfully steered us through the very complex process of obtaining an easement for the portion of the driveway we shared with the next door neighbors. The process was complicated by the fact that the shared portion was actually a section of an uncompleted/unopened road dating back to the early 1900s.
It was a situation new to Scott (and everyone we talked to), but he dug in to understand it and coordinated the process with us, engineers, surveyors, buyers, neighbors and a local attorney to get the easement completed and filed on time before settlement.
Accessibility and responsiveness were also important to us. We wanted someone who would answer our emails and return our calls. Scott responded with astonishing speed, good humor and patience. He was patient with our endless questions and unbothered by having to deal with us--two co-executors in two different states.
Scott Laughlin has earned my absolute, unqualified endorsement.”
Mary F. - Rydal
"Scott was the perfect choice to sell my late parents' home. He understands old homes, knows how to work with estates, is familiar with the neighborhood, and was ready to get started right away.
His design vision gave us step-by-step guidance on how to declutter and attractively stage a house that had not been significantly modernized for 55 years.
When potential buyers expressed concern over a shared driveway, he quickly found and worked with the needed professionals to formalize the century-old informal access arrangement via a legally binding easement.
Scott clearly communicated all steps in the sale process, and provided reassurance whenever we had questions. He was extremely generous with his time, always easy to reach and quick to respond. In short, he made the complicated process of selling a home look effortless.
I can unreservedly recommend him for anyone thinking of selling a beautiful old home in the area."
Larry & Glenda R. – Ambler
“After looking for a house for two years, we heard about Scott and contracted with him. We’d nearly given up on getting what we really wanted, and decided we’ll “settle” for a house we weren’t all that happy with. Scott’s reaction each time was, “But do you love the house?” The answer was always no. Instead of nudging us into something that wasn’t right for us, he was hinting, “don’t buy this house. We can continue to look. Don’t worry.”
Our dream house actually turned up one day. We weren’t the only ones who nurtured the same dream: 16 buyers wanted it, and a “bidding war” ensued. How could we prevail against other enthusiastic bidders?
The answer is Scott’s strategic thinking; he knew what would work and thus we got the house. We’re even more thrilled with it than we had hoped.
The dozens of other five star reviews say pretty much the same thing—professionalism, ethics, sensitivity, deep knowledge of the market and, rather than repeat them—they’re all true--I’ll add these three: Scott routinely spotted defects and design difficulties in houses, and always pointed them out to me. I’d usually missed them, as each house is a lot to take in. Second, he could envision, architecturally, what it’d take to make a so-so house much better and what that might cost. Third, he was so fast at responding to our text messages & emails, that it became a joke: could he get his response time below 12 seconds?
If you need a buyer’s agent for a dream house and you are exhausted and at wits’ end with the search, contract with Scott Laughlin.”
Peggy M. – Wyncote
“The consummate professional, Scott Laughlin introduced himself to my husband and me years before we were ready to put our home on the market, sending us beautifully crafted electronic and printed messages about the housing market in our area. He was knowledgeable and informative, inspiring great confidence, so that when the time came for us to sell our home of 37 years, he stood out among many fine realtors who also approached us for our business. We invited him to present a proposal for selling our home and he came armed with stacks of statistics on our area and beautiful brochures he had created for other sellers. He also brought glowing testimonials from satisfied clients and clear evidence of his recent, impressive track record in home sales. Before we even listed with him he gave us a room by room assessment of our home and property in which he advised us to perform updates, de-clutter, and generally stage the house, informed by his artist’s eye and vast experience with today’s buyers. He marketed himself so compellingly to us, we could only imagine how his gift for promotion would translate into selling our home. We told him we would undertake his recommended upgrades (floor refinishing, wallpaper removal, reducing the amount of furniture) and be ready to list the following spring.
In the middle of this project, my husband became terminally ill and died, leaving me to carry on the work of staging the house and listing it for sale by myself. Two months after my husband’s death, I contacted Scott and said I would like to execute our plan to sell. He was exceptionally helpful in walking me through the process as a recent widow, sitting with me literally for hours as we prepared the disclosure statement, item by item. During this process, I learned that in addition to being talented expert in aesthetics (he told me where to move furniture and hang pictures to create a pleasing first impression) he was also scrupulously detail oriented regarding finances, numbers, and the legal issues associated with selling a home. His vast experience informed every conversation.
Once our home went on the market, the market became dismally and unexpectedly quiet, resulting in many months with very few showings and lukewarm interest in a home and property Scott so lovingly presented with beautiful descriptive copy and photographs in printed brochures, postcards and electronic media.
Scott was discouraged and somewhat mystified by the unexpected downturn in the market in our neighborhood. He worked hard to speculate what the reasons were and did not give up. After nine months on the market with very little activity and one abysmally low offer, and despite several open houses, interest started to pick up. I wrote a companion piece to his formal brochure, a message to prospective buyers titled “Beyond What You Can See” about the intangibles of the neighborhood and community, schools, services, culture and people who made our street unique. Scott encouraged me to write even more, creating a “story” that would touch the buyer’s heart, reminding me that I could write things that realtors were not allowed to talk about. The day I put the new and improved essay out on the dining room table, two prospective buyers came through and wanted the house, badly. A coincidence? Maybe. I received two offers in the same day. Scott presented each one to me, patiently reviewing every detail of each offer including likelihood of qualifying for a mortgage, terms regarding the home inspection, mortgage commitment dates, settlement dates, etc. He helped me to weigh the relative risks and advantages of each offer in addition to the bottom line price. This was delicate work. I watched him encourage me to consider every aspect of each offer without trying to influence me one way or another. There was an extremely time consuming 48 hours in which both buyers considered and responded to my counters offers. Scott worked around the clock to keep both offers alive so that I could choose the best one, working with each of the buyer’s realtors, communicating openly and honestly with each and making each one aware there was another offer on the table. It is here that Scott’s solid ethical stance shone through. He was all business, calm, patient and thorough.
Although no realtor has control of a particular market, a good realtor knows how to leverage opportunity. This is what Scott did for me so that I could choose between two very good offers. Once I made my choice he was willing to convey my appreciation to the realtor whose client’s offer I did not accept, making the whole transaction professional on all sides. Another challenge arose when the buyer’s chosen mortgage company sent an appraiser who was ignorant of our market and gave an appraisal that was egregiously below the value of my home and comparable homes. Scott offered to personally pay for a second appraisal, which may have saved the deal and also created enormous good will with both buyer and their agent.”
Marc & Jenny S. - Chestnut Hill
"Scott is an extremely professional and knowledgeable real estate agent. His extensive knowledge of older houses as well as the neighborhoods in the greater Philadelphia area was tremendously helpful to us as he helped us narrow down our choices by spending the time to first determine our needs and then patiently finding suitable properties. Scott is not only well informed but he is truly experienced and easily guided us through the house buying process. He provided us with easy to understand descriptions on issues, items, deadlines and deliveries at every point in the process, in addition to giving clear guidance on insurance, mortgage, neighborhood character, contract information and so on.
In summary, Scott is truly familiar with the historic houses in the Philadelphia area and brings both professional enthusiasm and careful preparation to good use. He professionally steers the home buyer through the buying process making sure that all deadlines are met, that contract terms were satisfactorily explained, inspections coordinated and all documents carefully and professionally reviewed. We could not have asked for a better agent and are extremely happy with Scott and our new house. Scott is a true professional."
Pat & Roger K. - Elkins Park
"We used Scott to sell our home in 2010 and found him to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He suggested ways to de-clutter our home to make it more presentable, took excellent photos, provided guidance in evaluating offers, advised us what changes/upgrades were advisable and managed our expectations effectively.
As an active community member, Scott was in a good position to sell our location. He responded quickly to emails and phone calls. I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
Alysse E.. - Wyncote
"You are a master of what you do, and you've been an even better friend - if that is possible. You've made what could have been an overwhelming experience into a wonderful and enlightening experience.
As a wheelchair user, I had very specific need and requirements for my home; flat lot, open layout, easy entrances and egress, safe and attractive neighborhood, proximity to my Son's school, shopping, etc. Scott's knowledge of his service areas is so thorough that it narrowed our search considerably and saved time. His design sensibilities are excellent and he is able to envision what alterations are possible and their approximate costs. Although this house needed only some minor adaptations, Scott negotiated the changes into the purchase price with appropriate safeguards should the adaptations not meet expectations.
The same is true for negotiating the sensitive time table between securing funds and developing a timeline for inspections, settlement dates, etc. Hi business ethics are beyond reproach. He is smart, articulate and his interpersonal skills enable him to communicate with all parties of the transaction in a friendly and congenial way. He always returned calls, emails and produced required documents immediately. I felt completely secure knowing that all my concerns were represented and addressed. In short, purchasing this home was as close to being painless as buying a home could ever be!"
Allison & Frank K. - North Wales
"We were represented by Scott in our first home buying experience this winter. He diligently, patiently, and expertly helped us find the right home for us. This was a special accomplishment because what we wanted changed as we learned more about the local market and types of homes/construction available in our geographic search areas. We are also more detail oriented than your average buyer- Scott was able to acquire and provide all of the information we needed on houses and even town codes to enable us to make decisions on houses and ultimately on our dream, purchased, house.
We have no family in the area and I found Scott by cold calling a handful of realtors, meeting with a few, and choosing Scott because he seemed (an then was!) great to work with due to his professionalism, knowledge of the area, and expertise in communicating promptly and effectively with sellers. Can't say enough good things about our experience working with Scott."
Bill & Patty P. - Flourtown
"Scott was terrific to work with when we were looking for a new home. He took all of our requirements into consideration. He provided valuable input into the pros and cons of different properties, both in how a particular property would meet our specific needs and in how different features could affect resale value in the future.
I think we ended up with a great house at a great price, which only happened because he was constantly "on the lookout" for properties for us and caught one just as it came on the market. We are very happy with our purchase and the the help & support that Scott provided."
Gabriel & Ann B. - Wyncote
"When it came time to list our home, we thought that Scott was the best agent for the task. He was the agent for the seller when we originally bought it, and we felt that he had the most experience with the neighborhood and architectural style of the property. We were not disappointed. Scott has considerable knowledge of the historical aspects of the region and helped us navigate through a challenging selling season after the Covid-19 pandemic upended everything from schools to sports to real estate. He pays attention to details and has access to a large pool of contractors and consultants who can answer specific questions dealing with historical homes. This is indispensable when dealing with a house that is over 100 years old. Scott also never loses sight of the big picture when dealing with the details."
Sandy V. - Wyncote
“I have just seen your email to Vladimir yesterday; your creative writing skills and photography definitely deserve an A+ !
We all want to see our homes portrayed as exceptional, our lifestyles as enviable, but most of all we want our listing agent to be passionate and tough when it comes to ''chatting up'' any negatives expressed by buyers'' agents. This is the reason that we need a gifted communicator like you to be present during inspections; you have so much information and so many positive answers for buyers, it would be a shame to have a buyers'' agent dilute your words.
Everything you have done is spectacular as well as interesting, and should really ''speak'' to the demographic we are chasing. You are absolutely gifted, with your ability to write seductive copy that is actually fascinating from a historical point of view, very appealing to the sophisticated buyer.”
''The pen is mightier than the sword,'' Edward George Earl Lytton.
Naomi B. – Chestnut Hill
"Selling my home in the fall of 2006 shouldn't have been this easy, but I was smart enough or lucky enough to have hired Scott Laughlin as my Realtor. From his first visit I thought we were a perfect fit and I was right. Starting with his amazing photographs to his enthusiasm and excellent taste in beautifully showcasing my home to its best advantage. I felt I was in good hands. But most importantly for a worrier like myself, he was a comfort and support when I needed it most, and always eased my concerns with a touch of much needed perspective and humor...I will always have the fond memories of Chestnut Hill and my humble home... thanks in part to the experience of selling that home with the help of Scott."
Saira M. - Glenside
"I could NOT have asked for a better realtor! Scott is extremely knowledgeable, honest, professional, and as genuine as they come. He really is everything you want when buying a home. There's no question he genuinely cares about his clients and their well-being. If I could give him more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!"
Lance C. – Glenside
"I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that we had a wonderful experience dealing with Scott Laughlin... He came to us with a definite strategy and he was very responsive to our needs. In addition to being personable, Scott was very professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of the process. It was a pleasure doing business with him and we would give him a strong recommendation."
Joanne F. - Glenside
"We found out we were very lucky to have chosen Scott Laughlin to be in charge of selling our home at.... He was never late for all our appointments, always looked neat & great and was always very pleasant to talk to. We appreciated all of his wonderful pictures of the house. He even made me my own envelope of pictures, inside & out, to bring with me when I moved to Normandy Farm Estates. When things didn't seem to be going quickly, he always found another new solution to our problems & he was always local. He was always very respectful to me, in all he did for us."
Carleton S. – Jenkintown
“… thank you for so skillfully and kindly steering me through the process of acquiring my Condo, and I’m completely confident in helping me get my house sold. I feel very fortunate in having you represent me.”
“…but most of all, thank you for your skillful guidance in finding a Condo and selling my house. I feel totally happy about the outcome of the whole process and will be forever grateful to you for making it so pleasant and easy for me.”
Jack & Jane H. – Wyndmoor
“Thanks for all your efforts working our Open House. Your detailed planning and preparation, no doubt, significantly contributed to the strong turnout which exceeded our expectations. We found your approach friendly, professional and thoughtful and feel thankful for your involvement…”
Mike & Shannon O. – Glenside
“…We can now move forward with our second chapter of living in a neighborhood we truly love and enjoy with our family. You made this happen and for that we are grateful. Finally, thank you for your hard and prodigious work in selling our home...”
Mark P. & Bob M. - Chestnut Hill
"I have known Scott for close to 20 years. We chose him to assist us to list our house in Philadelphia in the Spring of 2011. He is very professional. He told us how to stage our house. Then he came in and took fabulous pictures of our home. He made a beautiful color booklet to market our home. The house sold in 3 days! I really believe it was Scott's creative work that helped us sell the house. I would recommend Scott highly."
Bruce & Renee M. – Glenside (purchase)
“I used to think I didn't really need a broker; I could search the internet listings as well as anyone. Then I met Scott Laughlin. He not only found me the perfect house, the house he found for me wasn't even for sale -- I never would have found it. Then he honestly told me that I was overpaying (how many brokers will do that!!!). But I was willing to overpay. I bought the perfect house and I lived happily ever after, thanks to Scott.”
Bruce & Renee M. – Jenkintown (listing, same client as above)
“When we were relocating some years ago, our old realtor said, "You don't have to do anything to sell your house" and told us to list it at a high price. That realtor also just took us to see MLS listings that we found. We fired her and hired Scott. He said, "You can't sell your house like this, you have to fix the porch and paint it, and do a few other things. Plus, you've priced it way too high." He found us the perfect house, and it's one we never would have found -- nor would any other agent have found it.
Back to selling our house. The market was lousy at the time. Even though we painted the porch, etc. and reduced the price, all we got was a couple lowball offers. If we had sold at that time we'd have taken a big loss. Scott recommended we rent the house and wait for the market to rebound. We didn't want to be landlords, but Scott explained it to us, and we became landlords. A few years later, we sold the house -- the market had rebounded nicely -- and we avoided the big loss, plus we got nice rental income. Between the rental income and the market rebound, we made out nicely. When it was time to sell, we called Scott. Scott could have made more money years ago by encouraging us to cut the price and sell the house; he'd have had his commission then. But he passed up that easy money because he knew that renting would be better for us. Not to say that being a landlord is fun, but it was certainly worth the money.
10/10 would recommend.”
Marla S. – Glenside
“I am a real estate attorney and have worked with many agents. Scott is by far one of the best agents I have ever come across and highly recommend him. Scott was retained to assist us in selling my mother's home. In addition to his caring and sensitive treatment of my mom who was selling the home she loved and lived in for 60 years and all of the associated emotional difficulties, Scott was the consummate professional from the beginning of the process through closing. His marketing of the home and all of the materials he prepares including professional photographic brochures are the best. He is candid, realistic and supportive through the entire process. His attention to details, his negotiation skills and handling through the agreement of sale and inspection period were top notch. He even puts together his own appraisals and meets with the lender's appraiser during the mortgage approval process. There is no one I would recommend more than Scott if you are interested in selling a home.”
Bert & Nava K. – Elkins Park
“This was my first experience selling a house, and we had a challenge finding a good buyer for a very large property in a difficult market. Scott was a hands-on professional every step of the way. He never missed a date or a deadline, "held our hands" through all the hard work we needed to do, and in the end delivered exactly what we needed. All of this, plus a very pleasant and professional manner. We were very lucky to have Scott as an agent, and we found him because he got his name out in the marketplace with class and persistence.”
Jim T. – Glenside
“Scott provided several good options in great neighborhoods and patiently went through each home with me, pointing out the good and the bad, as opposed to trying to sell every single place we looked at. Once I picked the home I liked best he worked very quickly to put in my offer. Additionally, once I had the home Scott had contacts for every home improvement I was looking to do from painters, to floor refinishers, to tree stump removers, etc. I was able to quickly get my home in great shape with Scott's help.
Since then Scott has stayed in contact via emails and holiday cards and after five years Scott recently visited my home to help me consider the pros and cons of some remodeling I'm considering, plus offering up several great ideas I hadn't thought of as well as providing me with yet another contact…. the architect I'll need to lay out the changes I'm looking for.
All in all Scott is one of the most knowledgeable realtors I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. If I ever decide to make another move my first call will be to Scott. If you are looking for expertise without a lot of realtor BS, Scott is your man.”
Dana & Matthew W. – Glenside/Wyncote
“Scott Laughlin helped us find our dream home...and it wasn't even for sale!! He also helped us sell our house..in 4 days with multiple offers! He is a true professional. He was always available and followed up on every little detail. He helped us prepare our house for sale giving us staging advice and his photography skills captured the beauty of our home in a way that almost made us want to stay! It is rare to find such a truly honest and dedicated person who is so passionate about what they do.
We relied on Scott's knowledge and advice every step of the way...we could not have done it without him! We now have our dream home AND a new dear friend!!”
John & Shirley T. – Melrose Park
“Scott was excellent! His "niche" is historic homes, and he came through with flying colors for my husband and I. Scott is not your typical real estate agent, look around, put on market, hopefully sell house... NO!!!! Scott spent many hours with us advising on the market, the correct listing price for our home, addressed items to be repaired BEFORE we listed the house, etc. All very helpful and extremely important. He was always available when we needed him for questions, he always showed up on time, and worked very hard to show our house and get it sold.
Our home is 114 years old, and Scott researched the original owner! He writes beautifully and put together a stunning brochure of our home, including spectacular photographs he took himself (obviously he's an expert photographer!). In a not so good market, our 6000 sq ft home sold quickly, to buyers we absolutely love! There were no glitches, hiccups or issues. If we faced a hump in the road, Scott was there to smooth it over and work things out. Actually, my husband and I were in NY traveling when the offer we accepted came in, and Scott was able to conduct all necessary business over the phone and/or internet! My husband and I have now moved to San Diego, but plan to buy another property in the Philadelphia area in the next couple of years. We would absolutely, without a doubt, use Scott Laughlin as our realtor.”
Felix & Pierrette B. – Wyncote
“We were aware of Scott's expertise in real estate and his local knowledge of the market from having read his monthly property analyses. So when it came time to sell, we contacted him to be our agent. We were not disappointed!
From the first contact he walked us through the process with great skill and compassion. The compassion part was important because there were a lot of bumps in the road (at least to us) and he was like a shock absorber keeping things moving forward at all times. It was like he didn't have other clients and we were his primary concern. This included lots of personal attention because we were traveling a lot and there was a need for things to be checked on at the house with all the storms this winter.
As an agent, he is knowledgeable and highly skilled as a negotiator. We definitely got the sale we wanted and we owe it all to Scott. We have decided to adopt him!”
Jayne J. – Glenside (resides in NYC)
“Scott was a true professional in every sense of the word. Living in another state, Scott helped us to get the maximum value for our home and positioned it perfectly for sale. He has great knowledge of the area and we would highly recommend him! He made the process and negotiation easy and effortless for us, which was important as we were clearing out a home occupied for 57+ years.”
John F. & Ric C. – Melrose Park
“Moving from one home to another is troublesome, but then add doing it from Miami to Philly and you just open a can of ugly worms. Lucky for us we found Scott from the internet and could not be happier with everything.
We contacted Scott from his amazing web page he created for the house we purchased. Before arriving into Philly he kept us advised of all new listings and updates on current ones. Since we only had a few days in the city, he planned out a schedule, enabling us to see the most houses in a small period of time. In the end, it was the first house I viewed online with his web site that we ultimately purchased. Guess I was already sold.
Scott helped throughout the entire process meeting inspectors, roofers and repairmen as we were back in Florida trying to sell our home. Must say, everything went extremely well, all due to his expertise in his industry of real estate.
He was there of us for the entire process including after closing with questions about the neighbors, painters and dining. He is the real deal!! Thanks Scott!!”
Cat & Jeff McL. – Glenside/Wyncote
“Scott is our realtor. Over the years, he has helped us purchase two homes and sell one.
Scott is the expert on unique and historic homes. If you are looking for something outside the normal cookie cutter house, something with character and history, he is the realtor to hire. He navigated us through a difficult home purchase - it could have easily fallen through a few times if it were not for his experience and connections.
Scott is also an experienced professional at marketing your home to sell. He took gorgeous photos of our home and marketed it expertly through both traditional and social channels. Our house sold in three days! His commitment to his clients goes beyond the sale and purchase experiences. Scott has helped us connect with contractors and make home improvement decisions through the years. He is also a pretty fun guy to hang out with!
I sincerely hope I don't have to hire him again - we found our "forever" home - but if I did need a realtor, I would hire Scott.”
Robin & John M. – Glenside
“Scott is without question the best real estate agent in the greater Philadelphia region. Professional, informed, dedicated, responsive, helpful and unbelievably hard-working...Do NOT contact him unless you REALLY want to sell your house. He will get it sold. Ours was gone in 8 days! He is known in the industry for his beautiful picture taking and marketing. His extensive knowledge and appreciation of our area's older homes is invaluable. He will be a strong advocate for you and your family and is in no way a salesman. He has a genuine desire to see his clients happy and in the right home.
He is straightforward, thorough and trustworthy.
We are so happy with our recent purchase that we hope never to personally need Scott's services, however we fully intend to keep him as a friend and resource.“
Marty & Mary B. – Wyncote
“Most friendly and personable, Scott is a consummate professional who brings an unrivaled passion to his work. His thorough knowledge of the area and the existing market allowed him to help us to properly and successfully price our property for a quick sale. He was superb in helping us "stage" our house without the necessity to use an outside service, and with his expertise as a photographer he produced a stunning set of pictures to show off our house. As we prepared our house for sale, Scott's keen eye and knowledge allowed him to find things that even a subsequent house inspection missed! During the course of our work with him, we found Scott to be extremely responsive and available, principled and honest in everything he did, wise and thoughtful in his counsel, and, when necessary, a firm and effective negotiator.
Want to sell your house? Scott is a “one-stop shop” you won’t be disappointed with!”
John & Elaine C. – Elkins Park
“It went very well. We had to sell our home in New York and purchase a new home in Philadelphia. He showed us several areas and many houses. He was very helpful and offered insight into the process. Scott was wonderful to work with, knowledgeable and patient, He showed us several areas to consider for our home purchase in the Elkins Park and surrounding areas of Philadelphia. We found he always went out of his way to answer questions and give us an honest answer. We would work with him again if ever needed, also we would highly refer others to him as clients. We give him an A+, hands down.”
John & Lindsay L. - East Falls
"We worked with Scott over a year to purchase a property in Philadelphia. He helped us focus our search (both on areas and property types), figure out what was important to us, and was always on the lookout for interesting listings that could fit what we were looking for. We saw quite a few properties with Scott and he never hesitated to point out potential problems, even if it meant continuing our search. We ended up finding a for sale by owner that wasn’t even on the market, and Scott arranged to see the house and we had it under contract within days. He then worked through various unique issues before closing, and was always there to answer questions and provide advice. Scott is hard working, incredibly responsive, and ethical. We've had no hesitation recommending him to friends looking for a realtor."
Jim & Cheryl D. – Chestnut Hill & Rittenhouse Square
“We have worked with a fair number of realtors over the years and Scott is by far the best.
We first worked with Scott several years ago when we purchased a 200-year old house in Chestnut Hill. During that process we were particularly impressed with Scott’s ability to spot potential problems that we would otherwise have missed. In the case of at least one house, the issues he pointed out were a major factor in our decision not to make an offer on a house that, in retrospect, was clearly the wrong house for us. And, in the case of the house we bought, it enabled us to purchase the house with a clearer picture of the issues one faces with an older house.
Recently we have worked with Scott to purchase a Center City condo. He seemed just as knowledgeable in that area as well and helped us quickly narrow our choices in that market. With both purchases, he carefully followed up with the many parties involved (inspector, other agent, mortgage broker, insurance agent) to ensure that all details were in order prior to closing. As a result, in both sales, there were no problems and no surprises. We would definitely recommend Scott.’ Nate & Meghan V. – Elkins Park “Scott was an awesome advocate for us throughout the entire process and was essential to help us deal with the highs and lows of home buying. We have been working with Scott since January, and he provided expert knowledge to answer all of our questions. He was able to match our interests with available homes on the market.
We offer our highest recommendation and would not hesitate to work with Scott in the future.”
Gordon L. & Gail R. – Chestnut Hill
“Scott Laughlin is a brilliant agent. From the very beginning he was professional, gracious, knowledgeable -- wise, even -- and endlessly helpful. His honest advice at the very start about what we would need to do to prepare the house for listing was modest but exactly right. Indeed, his honesty is one of his great gifts. His suggestions about pricing arose from wide experience. In every decision he gave us good advice, but he also left us quite free. His photographs were beautifully done, as was the brochure he prepared. Throughout the process he was always available for our questions, either answering right away or calling or emailing back nearly immediately.
If you are looking to sell or buy a house in the greater Philadelphia area, Scott is your man.”
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