About Us

One of our most important team goals is to create and sustain lifelong relationships with our clients. Our mission is to become the strongest client-advocators in Philadelphia, and to create the most positive perception on the minds of home buyers and sellers. In an industry that is slowly transforming to catch up with the latest digital trends and client demands, we work hard to provide a truly fresh, innovative approach to buying, selling and investing in real estate.

The Team

After working as a financial consultant with Oppenheimer for 7 years, and having also held positions with Deloitte and Touche and the Federal Government, Christopher Somers decided it was time to pursue a new challenge. He united forces with his wife Stephanie, a Philadelphia native, to engage in a career in real estate. Focused on protecting their clients' wealth in every real estate transaction, the Somers have quickly gained recognition in their market segment.

Chris' education background and previous work experience have significantly contributed to his success as a Realtor. Clients benefit from his aggressive negotiating skills, extensive market knowledge, and financial expertise. On top of being a creative thinker, Stephanie adds a tremendous value to the team with her attention to detail and superior organization skills. By knowing how to best leverage their strengths, and how to match their expertise with their client's objectives, Chris and Stephanie deliver a winning action plan.

For more information about us,  visit our website at www.thesomersteam.com   and    visit our MySpace page.

Awards

• RE/MAX Diamond 2007 (Over 8 Million in Sales)
• RE/MAX Platinum 2007 (Top Producing Agent in the Combined States of Pennsylvania and Deleware)
• The 5th Place Regional Award (The Highest Total Transactions by an Individual in the Combined States of Pennsylvania and Deleware)

Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Art Museum, Fishtown, Olde Kensington, Loft District, Pennsport, Port Richmond, Bridesburg, Northeast Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital, Society Hill, condos, condominiums, new construction.

We specialize in buyer and seller agency in Philadelphia.  Getting a property sold in this market is much more challenging.  However, our marketing and advertising strategy is always intensive and aggressive to accomplish the goals.

What it takes to get your house sold

Not too long ago, listing a home on the MLS, putting a lock box on the door knob, and sticking a For Sale sign on the front yard was all it used to take to get homes sold. Though the Philadelphia region is still doing fairly well in comparison to the rest of the country, currently there is a large inventory of houses for sale and the time on the market doubled over the last year. This is good news for buyers but not so good news for sellers who may still be convinced they can sell their properties just as fast as their neighbors did two years ago.

It takes a well-conceived marketing plan to get houses sold these days and this is exactly the approach we take with every client. It ultimately boils down to pricing it right, creating the maximum amount of exposure in the market through innovative marketing tactics, and making sure the house shows well. With so much to choose from, buyers are picky and almost always look for properties that are move-in ready. You can read more about getting your house ready for sale in our Resources section.

"I have bought and sold several properties over the years with Chris and Stephanie.  The aspect that makes them outstanding is that they live and breathe real estate.  They take the time to teach me and are an asset to helping me achieve my goals"   Ken Lawall

"Chris and Stephanie's immediate follow-through sets them apart as real estate professionals"  Steve Scuron

"The Somers provided attention to detail - both small and large.  They allowed our buying process to go off without a hitch."  Andres Gomez