Testimonials

Buyer
“We were lucky to have Ame as our Real Estate agent. As first time home buyers we knew nothing. Her knowledge of the industry and Philadelphia was super helpful. She's easy to communicate with and truly cares. Ame was informative and caring through every step of the process. She took her time ensuring our understanding and important details weren't missed. … In the fast-paced market, her timely responses and prompts were invaluable. Would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a house, especially first time home buyers. - Wardie and Moya” Read More ▾

Wardie Rosen

“Ame is an outstanding realtor to work with. She is highly knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. I look forward to collaborating with her in the future!”

Steven Worley

Seller
“My sisters and I recently had to sell my mother’s and father’s apartment. We were unfamiliar with the market, pressed for time, and operating from both out-of-state and from overseas. Melissa and her team made what could have been a miserable experience anything but. Quick with information from the start and quick with texts, calls, and emails throughout. Beyond the … professionalism of their knowledge and communication, they reassured us when we needed reassuring and gave candid advice when we needed candid advice. At the end, it seemed the Title Company was doing whatever it could to block or delay the sale, but Melissa and her team – Thank you, Miranda! – put in all the calls, worked through every detail, and kept things on track. The sale went through as planned – boom. Recommend without reservation!” Read More ▾

Anthony Durso

Seller
“Melissa is a thorough, conscientious, and a highly personable agent whom I recommend without hesitation. When we first sat down she had already done her homework and had a number of selling strategies in mind. By the time we hit the market a few weeks later, her presentation of the apartment was impressive as shown on the professional photos. Melissa … is excellent in handling either side of a transaction, she's simply the most professional agent I've ever worked with, very happy with the results.” Read More ▾

Cindy W

“Having worked with countless agents selling a dozen homes over the past three decades, Melissa stands out incomparably as the best. With exceptional knowledge of the local market she suggested a higher asking price than we anticipated, then secured a full price cash offer even before we had the opportunity to open house. She was available and immediately responsive to … all of our needs throughout the process. Most importantly, Melissa is a lovely compassionate person and a delight to work with! We highly recommend her!” Read More ▾

Susan McIntyre

Seller
“Melissa was extremely knowledgeable in the selling process of our parent’s property at the Kennedy House. She kept us regularly informed of each step in the process and was very helpful in suggesting and arranging vendors for needed repairs, etc. We highly recommend Melissa and her team and could not have done it without their exceptional work!”

Penny Greenberg

Buyer
“As first time homebuyers with kids, a dog, and mobility considerations, we couldn’t have been the easiest crew to work with. Thankfully, we found ourselves in the almost preternaturally competent hands of Melissa! Throughout our search and buying process Melissa was a constant ally; she tirelessly positioned herself as a source of guidance and support for us. From respecting our … concerns and budget to connecting us with respectable inspectors, contractors, etc. … she did it all! Now, almost a year into living in our dream home, all we can say to Melissa is the most heartfelt and abundant THANK YOU. She is a gem; we could not recommend a person more.” Read More ▾

Maggie Sieleman-Ross

Buyer/Seller
“Melissa and Ame are the perfect team for buyers or sellers. They know the condo and home market inside-out and went above and beyond to help in ways I couldn't have anticipated, from marketing through cultivating prospects. Melissa was especially adept at negotiating the details of sales agreements. Their combined knowledge makes for a powerhouse advantage in a difficult market.”

Wendy Univer

Buyer
“It was a fortunate day indeed when a Zillow property alert led my wife and me to Melissa Valenti (and Ame Goldman) at BHHS Fox and Roach. It would be difficult if not impossible to imagine a more competent and better informed realtor than Ms Valenti, whose knowledge of Philadelphia real estate is thorough and insightful. She led us through … the ins and outs of Center City (our target area for a condo) and was consistently professional and always affable. Additionally, she provided excellent information for services we required once we had chosen our new condo, including a flooring expert and a painter, a reliable plumber and so forth. We will wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to purchase property in the Philadelphia area.” Read More ▾

Robert Mazzola

Seller
“ Working with Ame to sell my house was an amazing experience. She truly went above and beyond to make sure that my house was ready to go on the market and sold quickly. I moved out of state before my house sold, and she made me feel confident that everything would be taken care of. I cannot recommend her enough. ”

Kristin Bedont-Combs

Seller
“Great realtor! and partner in listing or helping you find a new home. Understands the market, prepares your home for sale, guides you to the best deal for the seller and buyer! Will work with her again and highly recommend.”

TM

Seller
“ We already knew Ame was a good neighbor from living in Fishtown, but turns out she is a fabulous real estate agent. She helped us stage our house and went above and beyond holding extra open houses and doing marketing at a point when the market was very tough. Ame would be a great agent to buy or sell in … Fishtown or anywhere in the city. She also had great recommendations for resources and helped us get settled after we moved. We are so glad she was our agent! ” Read More ▾

Ennui W.

Buyer
“We were first-time homebuyers with specific goals, a budget, and specific neighborhoods in South Philadelphia we wanted to be in. I called Ame at the end of March hesitantly with no real idea of the process. She asked me to name the 3 things I'd want in a home. We were looking at houses 2 days later! We were looking … in very competitive neighborhoods with a lot of other buyers looking for the same thing at the same price level, and put several offers in before finally landing on THE house. We never would have gotten through it without Ame. We were discouraged and tired at various times and her advice and guidance really got us through. We could ask her any question we wanted and be blunt, etc. She really was tremendous and we wouldn't have a house without her. We adore her! She has been an incredible resource about home ownership, also.” Read More ▾

Erin Lamb

“Ame was absolutely outstanding and she exceeded all our expectations. Pre-market, she provided excellent guidance regarding the steps we had to take to get the most out of our property and she did this with bottom line costs in mind. She even put us in touch with reliable, skilled and value conscious contactors. However, that was nothing compared to her … tireless effort and highly effective property marketing throughout the process. Despite increasing interest rate hikes, Ame's experience and skill prevailed and she was able to obtain multiple offers and sell our property in 25 days.” Read More ▾

Robert Gatta

Buyer
“Ame Goldman is a true professional real estate agent with extended knowledge of the Philadelphia market and the surrounding. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a good and reliable agent in there need to sell or buy a property. Investors are also welcome.”

Chris Hax

Buyer
“Karen was super...  Helped us resettle in Philly when we decided to relocate to be near our daughter. She knew every area, all the local gossip, etc, and helped us not make a big mistake by tipping us off that a nice bldg we were looking at might have its view obstructed by a high rise across the street in … negotiation for the land.   (AND IT CAME TO PASS A YEAR LATER!).   We thought we knew what we wanted but after a few showings, Karen knew what we really needed and directed us to something, not on our radar where we eventually settled.  A few hiccups with of course a difficult seller but Karen ran all the interference for us and probably saved us a substantial amount of money. I was also impressed by how organized she was.  We were not local to Philly and traveled there several times for showings...  She invested the time to prep and had showing orchestrated by the hour with no downtime. Could not give a higher endorsement.” Read More ▾

Peter and Sharon K.

Philadelphia, PA
Buyer
“Purchasing a home during the pandemic was not an easy task. My stresses were high, as I was a first-time buyer and felt very new to the process. Karen was very professional as well as personal. She was extremely quick to respond to my questions and concerns along the way. She negotiated and worked hard to make sure things like … repairs were fair. Karen is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home.” Read More ▾

Tessa P.

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Seller
“Melissa is a gem. She managed the purchase of my beautiful Center City condo, and was there to creatively and aggressively market its sale during a challenging COVID market. What separates Melissa from the pack is her genuine love for Philadelphia: She lives here, works here, and is well connected here. She listens. With Melissa, you always feel like you're … her most important client. In 2 words: graceful and competent. I can't recommend Melissa enough.” Read More ▾

Amy Burkholder

Center City, PA
Seller
“Ame did a great job marketing our home and providing great recommendations to ease us through the home selling process. Ame is an expert in the Fishtown and surrounding neighborhoods, which provides her with intimate knowledge of the competitive landscape in the area. If we remained in Philadelphia I would not hesitate to use Ame again.”

Scott Litrakis

Buyer
“We really lucked out when a friend recommended Melissa Valenti as a top realtor in center city Philadelphia, where we were looking to buy a condo. Melissa is… extremely professional, amazingly knowledgeable, reliable, and totally delightful. We faced two hurdles: Covid 19 and a very specific limited market. Through her personal contacts and relationships, as well as her in-depth knowledge … of the market, Melissa found not only our dream abode in the sky at the perfect location for us, but also a condo that was still off market. Imagine being spared of the stress to have to compete with multiple bids in a very tough sellers market! Melissa's creative skills at guiding the process through a pandemics were invaluable for both us and the sellers. Within a few hours of the approval of the state authorities to resume property visitation, Melissa had secured a visit of the condo, while assuring a COVID protocol for everybody's safety. Moreover, she is a limitless source of information on everything connected with housing, from painters, plumbers, to handymen or carpets, refrigerators, or washing machines... She understands your taste and your needs. As an older couple , who had not bought real estate in over 30 years, Melissa was the answer to our prayers. She made the process easy, smooth, confortable, and yes, even pleasant. We felt that we were in good, steady, and caring hands from start to finish. We really lucked out! Thank you, thank you, Melissa!” Read More ▾

Betty Slowinski

Seller
“Ame was a true professional who made sure every detail was covered in order to sell our house. I highly recommend Ame and would use her again!”

Rebecca Goslee

Buyer
“My husband and I can't say enough amazing things about working with Melissa. As first time home buyers, we had no idea what we were doing or what to expect.… Melissa earned our trust immediately with her honesty and deep knowledge of the Philadelphia real estate market. Her savvy negotiating skills and willingness to go above and beyond (answering our … late night texts and phone calls) made the process feel a lot less daunting and resulted in us finding our new home. If you're looking for someone to work with to find a house in Philadelphia, I highly recommend working with Melissa.” Read More ▾

Lisa DiMatteo

Buyer/Seller
“Ame has helped me purchase, sell, and rent property in Philadelphia. I have known her for over five years and highly recommend her. She understands the market in Philly very well and also takes the time to understand her clients' needs. She works very hard to facilitate showings according to clients' schedules, does not mind driving people around to see … numerous properties, and is available constantly to assist with all parts of the home buying and selling process. She is patient, never pushy, gives honest advice, and works well with her clients' timelines whether they are rushing to find a home or casually looking for an investment. She has gone above and beyond to help us, and has a wide network of contacts among other realtors, property managers, mortgage companies, handymen, contractors, etc. which she uses on behalf of her clients. I highly recommend Ame to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Philadelphia area!” Read More ▾

Anna Juliar

Buyer
“Melissa is an extraordinary professional and person. Absolutely nothing was ever a problem for her to do on our behalf. Every request was enthusiastically accepted and granted. She was always proactive in developing leads and, in the end, finding us the home we sought. Her knowledge of the local market is unparalleled and is not limited to real estate alone. … She was equally helpful on local services. She went out of her way to help us at every step of the process, and, frankly, she did far more than any realtor with whom we've ever worked. She is also a very fair and compassionate person who is always available and willing to help her clients. We were lucky for find her. ” Read More ▾

Thomas Goodman

Philadelphia, PA
Buyer/Seller
“Ame is one of the very best people I’ve ever met. Her ability to ensure that my transition from one home to my new one was seamless. Her knowledge of the market, and commitment to providing exceptional service is only a small portion of what she provides. She has become a part of my family and will forever be a … part of our lives. So grateful to and for her. She is a quality person who goes above and beyond for her clients.” Read More ▾

JJ Bing

Seller
“AME sold my condo quickly. She priced it realistically and gave me excellent advice.”

Adrienne Gioe

Buyer
“I had the pleasure of working with Melissa Valenti during my recent home purchase, and she did not disappoint with her expertise in the Philadelphia… market. She focused on my needs and listened to my feedback to find a perfect home for me. It was a wonderful experience. Melissa ensured that I was comfortable throughout the entire home buying process, … and went above and beyond to meet my needs. Most importantly, she provided timely and honest feedback, in which I truly valued. I highly recommend Melissa if you are seeking a personalized home buying experience.” Read More ▾

M Neely

Buyer
“There are no words to express how appreciative and grateful I am to have had Ame assist me this past summer with the sale and purchase of my home. She walked with me every step of the way. I will definitely refer Ame comfortably and use her again for future endeavors.”

tatjannar

Sharon Hill, PA
Buyer
“This was the second house purchase where we had Melissa as our realtor. She is great! Knows the neighborhoods and the market as well. Helps out well beyond… the transaction itself - if you need a contractor, a plumber - whatever. She is a delight to work with. Pam and Paul Young.”

Paul Young

Buyer/Seller
“Melissa is an extraordinary person. Professional, energetic, honest and extremely experienced in this market. If I had to say one thing that most characterizes… working with her it is this: no matter what you ask Melissa to do or investigate it is NEVER a problem or bother. She dedicates herself entirely to her clients and does whatever she can to … satisfy them. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We both bought and sold properties with her help and each experience was 100 percent positive.” Read More ▾

Tom Goodman

Buyer
“I recently purchased my first home. Ame was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient and has the most… positive energy during the most stressful times. There is no one else I would rather have to help me buy my first home! I highly recommend Ame!”

Rachel Loewy

Seller
“Melissa and her team did an amazing job for us. She figured out how to showcase our property to it’s fullest extent. We saw interest and had showings very early… after listing, and had multiple offers after only a couple of weeks. We ended up getting close to our list price during a very unsettled COVID time. We are grateful … for her experience, her attention to detail and for her prompt responsiveness to any and all issues we raised.” Read More ▾

Robert Cocozza

Buyer
“As first time home buyers who were also looking to move to a new city (during a pandemic, no less) my husband and I were so lucky to have been introduced to… Ame. Ame went above and beyond for us, even FaceTiming us for a virtual tour of one of the neighborhoods we were considering. She has deep roots and … knowledge of Philadelphia and her experiences living there and her honesty really helped us narrow down on our new neighborhood, and ultimately our new home! If you are looking for someone to work with to find a house in Philadelphia, I highly recommend working with Ame.” Read More ▾

Lisa DiMatteo

Buyer
“Melissa with team MAK made our buying process seamless! Melissa was in constant contact, sending us listings, communicating with selling agents, and… always had our best interest at heart. We would HIGHLY recommend using Melissa Valenti for any and all buying/selling needs! THANK YOU!”

Cara Rosenfeld

Seller
“Couldn’t have been happier than our experience with Melissa Valenti and her team. Our condo sold in 36 hours, at asking price, for cash No need for an open… house! Melissa and her team were highly recommended by other satisfied clients. They were professional, motivated and well connected to the Philadelphia market. Best of all she and her team LISTENED … to us about our situation (in need of a quick sale). We priced it at the “Sweet spot” and it all happened in the blink of an eye. Just as our friends, who dabble in real estate themselves, recommended Melissa Valenti, so do we. Paula and Tom L” Read More ▾

Tom Legere

Buyer/Seller
“Melissa was fantastic to work with, both on the buying and selling side. She is detail oriented, understood exactly what we were looking for, and made the process as… seamless as possible for us. She went above and beyond to help us through the process. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again!”

Alison Kessler

Seller
“Melissa Valenti is a consummate professional. She was recommended to us by a neighbor and did not disappoint. Melissa is clearly a client-focused realtor, which is not always true. Her experience in marketing was quite evident as we prepared our home for sale. Her negotiating skill are likewise excellent and grounded in experience. We were always comfortable letting her handle … it. Melissa was also excellent in responding to crises and changing market conditions. Nothing seemed to faze her and we found her decisiveness in all aspects of the sale refreshing. But, of course, Melissa was always willing to hear us out when we had concerns, questions, or suggestions. The outcome, for us, was fantastic and we would recommend her to anyone.” Read More ▾

ghstecar

Philadelphia, PA
Buyer
“I had a great experience with Ame, who helped me purchase my first home (which I love!). She was with me each step of the way - scheduling openings (including… having another member of her team step in when she was out of town), putting together comps, reminding me of key dates, etc., making the process run as smoothly as … possible. She was professional, knowledgeable and kind. I can't recommend her enough!” Read More ▾

Jaryn

Buyer
“Ame was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I was a first time buyer and she made me feel comfortable with every decision I had to make. I would highly… recommend Ame to anyone looking to buy in the city.”

Michael Cohen

Buyer
“Melissa's knowledge of the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood provided excellent guidance as we began to focus our search on certain buildings. She was highly… responsive throughout the process and intuitive when it came to formulating an offer and negotiating the final price for the condo that was purchased. Melissa represented our interests in every respect of this transaction.”

Steve Gold