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Got a question about buying, selling, or investing in Philly and The Burbs? I'm the Philly & the Burbs Realtor, 37+ years in and 4,000+ transactions deep, and I've heard it all. Ask me anything and you'll get a straight answer, no corporate fluff, no runaround: Straight Outta 215 real talk.
Craig Lerch
Philly & the Burbs Realtor · PA Broker License AB060964L · eXp Realty LLC
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eXp Realty LLC · 479 York Rd, Suite B, Jenkintown, PA 19046
The Questions Craig Hears Most Often
In my own words, from 37+ years and 4,000+ transactions in Philly and The Burbs. No fluff, no corporate talk, just the real deal.
How much is my house worth?
Every sale starts with my free comparative market analysis, and I'll run one for your property anywhere in Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia, Delaware, or Chester County. I stack up recent closed sales, what's competing against you, and your home's condition to give you a real number, not a guess. Send your address through the form above and I'll have it ready for you, no charge.
Should I sell my house now or wait?
The right time to sell comes down to your goals, your equity, and what's actually moving in your neighborhood right now. I'll show you what similar homes sold for and how fast they're going, then give it to you straight. After 4,000+ transactions, my read on timing comes from data, not hunches.
Do I need a Realtor to sell my home?
Going solo usually costs you more in final price and terms than any commission you'd pay. I handle pricing, marketing, showings, and the tough negotiations so you keep more of your equity. Track record: a home sold in 12 hours and another in 72 hours, right in the middle of a snowstorm.
How long will it take to sell my home?
As of September 2026, Montgomery County homes averaged 29 days on market and Bucks County a median of 12, per Redfin and the Bucks County Association of Realtors. Price it right, market it right, and offers usually show up inside two weeks. I'll give you a realistic timeline for your exact home, not a canned answer.
How do I choose the right listing price?
The right price sells your home for the most money in the shortest reasonable time, and it comes from a comparative market analysis, not emotion. Overpricing scares off buyers and leaves your home sitting while the market rolls past it. I set a data-backed strategy from day one and adjust as real feedback comes in from showings and offers.
How do I buy and sell a house at the same time?
This is where people get stuck, and it's exactly what my Platinum Plan was built for. We map the whole transition: contingent offers, bridge financing, and closing dates that line up so one sale funds the next. I've walked hundreds of clients through simultaneous moves without the guesswork.
Is now a good time to invest in real estate?
Southeastern Pennsylvania keeps giving investors room to play, from single-family rentals to multi-unit and commercial deals across all five counties. I've been running the numbers with buyers for decades, and I'll give you a straight read on cash flow and current conditions. The best time to invest is when the numbers work for you, and I'll help you run them.
What are closing costs in Pennsylvania?
Expect title insurance, transfer taxes, attorney fees, recording fees, and lender charges, and the total varies by county and price point. Buyers and sellers each carry specific costs, and I itemize every line before you commit so there are no surprises at the table. I'll walk you through an estimate for your exact deal.
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