About Carmela

Business Philosophy My my problem solving skills and people skills will be just two of the reasons that you and I will have a successful buying or selling experience. First time buyers to empty nesters to second homes, together, we can make your home owning dreams come true. Experience and Expertise Love Helping and Counseling my Clients looking to Buy or Sell a Home- Customers For Life Fair Housing Certified Negotiating Skills Home Enhancement Skills Proven Track Record with Sales and Marketing of Homes in the South Hills First Time Home Buyer Specialist Proven Track record with Investment Properties, Bank Owned, Foreclosures and REO's Awards And Designations Member of the John Geisler Team since 2010 CNAS, and Senior Real Estate Specialist Rookie of the Year Coldwell Banker Galleria Office 2006 Member of the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Member of National and PA Realtor Associations I Have Been Specially Trained to Serve Military Families on the Move! Multi-Million Dollar Producer Personal Background I have been a resident of Mt. Lebanon since 2001, I was born and raised in the South hills. I have 2 children, one son and one daughter. My previous career in radio took me to places like San Antonio Texas, Buffalo New York and New York City, but mostly I have been here in my hometown of Pittsburgh. * Board Member of Sunset Hills Nursery School- 1999-2001 * Markham PTA Committee Chair * Mother of 2 College Graduates; my son gratduated in May from Allegheny College and my daughter is in a doctorate program at UMB and UMBC in Maryland * Eternal Steeler, Penguin and Pirate's Fan * Born and Raised in Brookline- Purchased my first home there in 1985 on Gallion Avenue. * Love Spaghetti Sundays, Christmas Eve, Music, Fast Cars and Morkie Dogs! * Favorite Vacation Destination- Aruba or anywhere in the Caribbean! * Favorite Restaurant for the past 20 years, Amel's on McNeilly Road, and fast eat would be Chipolte! Effective Advertising Strategies Local and Timely Open Houses Enhanced Listing Features with Multiple Photos and additional descriptive text. Home will appear on all prominent Real Estate websites in Addition to our 5 main sources-www.Coldwellbankerhomes.com and realtor.com, WPXI.com, KDKA.com and WTAE.com HomeBase InTouch CALLS- Rapid Response in less than 10 minutes from an email inquiry All properties are advertised on several national real estate websites including www.ColdwellBanker.com and www.REALTOR.com Open Houses are advertised online at www.OpenHouse.com and www.Coldwellbankerhomes.com. Property feature sheets and brochures - Custom designed and in full color. Effective Technology Strategies West Penn Multi List - Networks sales associates and homes for sale. Internet Advertising - Our listings stand out from the others with extra photos, more detailed descriptions and Guided Tours.com the ' Custom Virtual Tours - Step inside the picture and get a 360 degree view of each room. HomeBase InTouch - State-of-the-art technology connecting agents with home buyers instantly. All Coldwell Banker agents are equipped to respond within minutes to a customer inquiry, providing a fast, knowledgeable response. Services for Buyers and Sellers