About Me
With more than 30 years of experience as a home inspector, contractor and investor in Delaware County, Chester County and the Main Line, I provide a unique "inside-out" perspective on buying and selling a dream home or property investment.
What I offer
My extensive experience leads to practical insights for both sellers' individual situations and the condition of properties for potential purchasers. Growing up in the region also leads to an intimate knowledge of the local real estate market and related relationships.
This combination of skills leads to superior outcomes for buyers or sellers—the best property at the best possible price.
My commitment to clients is his key goal. With determination and competence–along with warm and friendly communication–I works tirelessly on your behalf and strives every day to meet your expectations and needs.
Testimonials
"Brendan did a stellar job helping us buy and sell our home. We were nervous being first time sellers while buying at the same time. He made us feel secure throughout the whole process promptly answering every question and concern any time of day or night. His knowledge of home projects and repairs definitely came in handy! The combination of him being both personable and determined is the reason we were able to buy our perfect home at the peak of the sellers market!" - Kelly S.
"Brendan was amazing! As first time home buyers, we had little to no knowledge on what to expect, especially in this crazy market. He took the time to meet with us, answer any and all questions we had, and reassure us that he would find us the perfect first home. Every house we toured, he showed us the positives, and the negatives, so we knew exactly what we would be getting into. When putting in offers, he walked us through exactly what he thought would catch the seller’s eye, and in the end, we were able to settle on our first home. We cannot recommend Brendan enough to first time home buyers!" - Will B.
"I had the pleasure of working with Brenden Kelly to sell my house, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. From the very beginning, Brenden's professionalism, expertise, and dedication stood out. He crafted an effective marketing strategy that highlighted my home's best features, attracting a significant amount of interest.
Thanks to Brenden's efforts, we received multiple offers within the first week on the market. His skillful negotiation ensured that we secured the best possible deal, ultimately selling for well over the asking price. Throughout the entire process, Brenden was always available to answer questions and provide updates, making the experience smooth and stress-free.
I highly recommend Brenden Kelly to anyone looking to sell their home. His commitment to excellence and outstanding results speak for themselves. Thank you, Brenden, for exceeding all my expectations!" - Alex B.
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FAQs
FAQs
1. What do I need to do to get my home ready for selling?
Buyers approach the process through the prism of emotion, and visualizing themselves inside the home – but many also want to make a wise financial investment that will not force them to pour additional money into repairs for years to come. With that in mind, prepare your home for selling by minimizing personal items and distractions, prioritizing any necessary repairs, deep cleaning your home, and boosting your curb appeal. Most importantly, allow me to use my expertise to efficiently and effortlessly guide you through the selling process. The right listing agent can make all the difference in your experience!
2. What can I expect to get for my home?
While there are a plethora of factors that will ultimately contribute to your home value, you can set initial expectations by researching your local housing market, noting home features and square footages. Another aspect to consider as you assess your home value is its interior – an upgraded home interior can be the key to getting top dollar for your home. Some interior upgrades are popular across the board, and they are more likely to make a splash with a variety of potential buyers. Kitchen, bathroom, and flooring renovations are some of the top projects you can take on in your home that are likely to get a strong return on investment when you decide to sell. A current, energy-efficient HVAC unit and hip living spaces converted from attics and basements are also very attractive updates in the present market.
3. What should I look for during my home search?
To put it simply, the big picture. It’s easy to fall in love with a kitchen layout or spacious closet, but it’s crucial to keep your most important priorities at the forefront of your mind. Make sure a property checks all of your budgetary, geographic, and scheduling boxes before you start thinking about paint swatches and furniture placement. And, if you could use a little help refining your priorities, real estate agents like myself are skilled at showing you your options without squashing your dreams.
4. How long does it take to buy a home?
Unfortunately, there is no set answer to that question. On average, it usually takes around four months from the initial search to moving into your new address, but many circumstances can shrink or extend that timeline. Buying a home is a multistep process that varies from person to person. A better way to ask that question is “How long do you have to buy a home?” If you’re in a crunch and need to buy a home in two months, you’ll likely need to limit your search and make sure you can put down a cash offer ASAP. If time is on your side, you have the freedom to shop around as long as you like.
5. When should I start looking into loans?
It’s never too early to start shopping for a mortgage. As previously mentioned, having a cash offer is likely to make the buying process move faster and provide you with a concrete price range. Searching for homes once you’ve been pre-approved for a loan will make it easier to weed out any properties outside of your budget and confidently pursue the ones that are a good fit. In some cases, your agent may even be able to connect you to a lender associated with their brokerage, allowing for a more convenient and efficient approval process. For example, Keller Williams agents can work directly with Keller Mortgage to find you a fast and favorable loan from the get-go.
6. What can I do to make my offer stand out from the rest?
If you find yourself in a multiple-offer scenario, there are several things you can do to make your bid the belle of the ball, but the best way to improve your odds is by working with a licensed real estate agent. Agents are the intermediaries between buyers and sellers, and they have a fiduciary responsibility to act on behalf of their client’s best interests. In fact, some seller’s agents won’t even entertain an offer from an unrepresented buyer. Once your agent discovers the seller’s priorities – be it money, speed, or ease – they’ll be able to show you how to put your best foot (and offer) forward.
