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Plumer & Associates Inc

Real Estate Agents, Property Management

About us

Over ninety years of business, three generations of active owner participation, and an abundance of committed talent is the difference between Plumer & Associates and other firms. Not only do we have an excellent reputation for personalized service and performance, but we also have sales managers and individual agents who care about maintaining that standard. They are proud to work for us and devoted to working for you. Yes, it is true that we are the largest independent real estate company in Center City Philadelphia. This means we can offer the most professional expertise in sales, purchases, management and consulting in residential and commercial real estate. But at the end of the day, we are just people dedicated to helping other people achieve their dreams.

Business highlights

102 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Real estate.


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.817 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
6%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
5.0
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

Hunter H.
04/2017
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Franz is very simply the best. He showed me the perfect place, managed the negotiation and purchase process so expertly, so smoothly. Whenever any issue came up, he was the calm and levelheaded resolver, I just can't say enough good things or recommend him more strongly. He went so far above and beyond, every single detail, anything at all that came up. You will be doing yourself the biggest favor if you go with Franz for anything real estate related, the best I've ever come across in decades of real estate transactions.
Description of Work: Relocating down from New York, I wanted to find a great condo or home in Philadelphia.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cindy B.
10/2016
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Excellent, Scott Neifeld is professional, punctual,knowledgeable and all around great!
Description of Work: purchased a house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jessica S.
08/2016
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Peter Ross was great throughout my housing search and purchase. He is down to earth, honest and reliable. It was great to have someone trustworthy there to guide me through difficult situations like the seller trying to back out of the contract. I received top notch service even though I was purchasing an inexpensive property. If you're looking for an agent who will have your best interest in mind give Peter a call.
Description of Work: Peter Ross did a great job as my buyer's agent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jessica S.
08/2016
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Peter Ross was great throughout my housing search and purchase. He is down to earth, honest and reliable. It was great to have someone trustworthy there to guide me through difficult situations like the seller trying to back out of the contract. I received top notch service even though I was purchasing an inexpensive property. If you're looking for an agent who will have your best interest in mind give Peter a call.
Description of Work: Peter Ross did a great job as my buyer's agent

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ZOLTAN G. Z.
07/2014
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: This provider did not do long distance moves, so could not be utilized. Otherwise they were professional in response and mannerism via e-mail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Kriste L.
06/2014
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Cecile Steinriede. After only a few days she found the perfect condo for us. We had to act quickly with an offer because it was a very desirable property. Cecile put our bid in immediately, successfully negotiated with the seller, and expertly helped us through the entire process. She clearly knows the Philadelphia market. She also recommended a mortgage broker who found a great rate and was also very professional. I recommend Cecile Steinriede to anyone who is looking to purchase or sell property in the Philadelphia area.
Description of Work: Cecile Steinriede did an excellent search for us and found a terrific condo. She also understood the market and helped us make the right offer. Cecile also expertly led us through the entire process including hiring a house inspector and recommending a mortgage broker. She was never too busy to help us, fair in her assessment of property pluses and minuses, and clearly our advocate with the seller. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450,000

Paul J.
02/2014
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
I recently worked with Karen Joslin as a selling agent for a rental property that I have near Temple University. There were little to no sales in the vicinity in the recent history. However, within a week there were already people interested in the property and bidding way above what I expected and above the nearby comps. Karen is a Superstar realtor who helped me out. I would recommend her to everyone and will continue working with her in the future!
Description of Work: Karen Joslin is a Phenomenal agent! I am a real estate investor in Philadelphia who has dealt with many real estate agents and she is, by far, the best realtor that I have come across. She is extremely knowledgeable--she provided me with much detailed information towards my investment so that I could make the best educated decisions on progressing my portfolio, without the added pressure of a quick transaction. Karen is truly the BEST!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

elina P.
12/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Conny Case from Plumer Realty was our agent. We were lucky to have met her (by chance) at an open house. We would have never found our lovely townhouse in Center City without Conny's help. Conny was determined to find us a house that was just right for us and she succeeded, thanks to her persistence and professional behavior. She has a remarkably warm, friendly demeanor. We knew right away that she had our best interests at heart. Before we met Conny, we encountered a string of cold agents who were just looking to push us into a quick sale. Conny's behavior was completely different. She actually got pleasure out of putting us together with just the right house and she always demonstrated a sincere concern for our needs. Every phase of our purchasing process went flawlessly. We have maintained our relationship with Conny and now she feels like a part of our extended family. Conny is an extremely professional real estate agent. We would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for for a house in Center City.
Description of Work: Helped us find the house of our dreams.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristopher B.
12/2013
2.0
property management
  + -1 more
Plumer was an absolute nightmare to deal with. Plumer was the property manager for an apartment I was renting, and they treated me with an absolute lack of respect, were entirely unprofessional, and would ignore my phone calls and emails for literally weeks at a time. Simply put, I would never again rent an apartment managed by Plumer.
Description of Work: Property manager for apartment I rented

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Jeannie L.
09/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
The information was very encouraging. My husband just inherited his sister's house there. The house is not ready to sell yet and will need a lot of things removed. My husband's brother and nephews are going through and disposing of a lot of things that are of no real value but it will take time since they can only work on the weekends there. My husband and I live in Dallas Texas and my husband 's health only allowed him to stay there to handle things for about 3 weeks before he had to come home. It is very comforting to know this realtor is there waiting in the wing for when we can really put the house on the market..
Description of Work: He emailed information on what the current prices for houses in a certain area of Philadelphia currently are.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Plumer & Associates Inc
Peter Ross was happy to assist you. Thank you for choosing Plumer & Associates, Inc. We look forward to working with you in the future.

MATTHEW K.
06/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
We worked with Megan Jann for multiple rounds of home searching over 2 years. She has deep knowledge of several neighborhoods, learned what we were looking for and was able to make suggestions about areas and specific listings we should look at. She was always accessible, and pleasant to work with. Unfortunately, we were unable to close on three different properties for a variety of reasons.
Description of Work: Assisted in home search in various Center City and South Philadelphia neighborhoods

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Melissa G.
05/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
In a nutshell, if I could physically do a cartwheel, I would be doing a zillion of them! This is what a home-selling experience should be!
Description of Work: I found Cecile Steinriede at Plumer and Associates through Angie's List. I needed a realtor to sell my home, which I was listing for the fourth time in three years. I had very bad experiences with the past three real estate agencies/agents I tried, so I was pretty much at my wits end. Cecile was my realtor in shining armor! Cecile spent more time with me during our first appointment than all of my other realtors combined! Not only did Cecile go through my home thoroughly with me and point out what I needed to do to sell the home, she then scheduled a follow up three-hour appointment and she brought her own personal things to help me stage the house beautifully! Cecile created beautiful brochures for my home and helped me put together a great neighborhood guide. I had so many showings of my home in just a short period of time with Plumer that I wondered if my other realtors had even bothered to list my house! My house was under contract within two weeks of going on the market and we will be going to settlement in one month's time. Cecile was the ultimate professional. She knows the business, knows what sells and works her butt off. I know Cecile regularly handles very expensive, high-end properties, but she made my little row home in South Philly just as important and worked just as hard for me. My only regret is that I didn't find Cecile sooner. She is the best!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,640

01/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
Excellent in all aspects.
Description of Work: Top real estate agent that we have ever worked with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450,000

01/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
I had a terrible time finding a realtor and was getting discouraged when a friend of a friend recommended Plumer Real Estate. I walked in off the street and met Cecile Steinriede. She asked me what I wanted and I told her: move in condition, great kitchen, and I didn't have a lot of money to spend. She wrote that down in a notebook, studied it, and looked up and said, "This will be challenging." Cecile immediately took me out and showed me 4 houses. I didn't tell her then, but I fell in love with the first house. I loved it the minute I walked in. I couldn't believe I could afford it. Within days, I brought 3 of my friends along to look at the houses with me. It was always great fun being with Cecile. What I liked best is that she has a great eye and loves to talk about how to use space. The combination of a former interior decorator and a realtor is a winning combination. Cecile works extremely hard and is not intimidated by anything. She will do whatever the job takes. She's curious and always learning new things. Everything she told me was true. The civic association has planted hundreds of trees in recent years in my neighborhood. There are fabulous restaurants around the corner from me. Cecile will listen and she won't be satisfied until she finds a house for you that she believes you will be happy with. Cecile and I are still in touch 6 years later and that makes me happy. (Cecile received whatever the commission was when I bought the house. I don't know the dollar amount.)
Description of Work: The Best Realtor in South Philly
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

01/2013
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Cecile Steinriede. Our experience with her really stands out as superb. She has a high level of expertise, knows the area, does her research, and most importantly is conscientious, prompt, and straightforward. This sets her apart apart from her peers. Without Cecile we would not have been able able to sell our house at near asking price in a difficult market. In addition, she is a delight to spend time with and we were fortunate to have worked with her.
Description of Work: Managed sale of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen C.
10/2011
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
She works for Plumer & Associates. She is a go getter. She is very aggressive in terms of securing you the best deal. She is very professional.
Description of Work: I used Cecile S Steinriede as my real estate agent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CHARLES W.
02/2009
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
We were planning to move to Philadelphia from out of state. We hoped to buy a condominium. I was interested in the area around South St. and walked into Plumer Realty, a locally owned agency. The person at the front at the moment happened to be Karen Joslin. When I asked how she worked, she said she'd follow our lead. That's what she did. She was very polite, good humoured, knowledgable, ethical and patient. We looked at 50 condominiums and a few houses. So our "lead" was more like thinking aloud! She got a sense of what we were looking for. She showed us condos in neighborhoods that we had crossed off the list prematurely. We ended up buying in one of those neighborhods. We are happy with the result. If you decide to work with Ms. Joslin, I hope you will return her courtesy.
Description of Work: Karen Joslin was a buyers broker for us when we were looking for a condominium in Philadelphia. The fee was paid by the seller.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    226 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    www.plumerre.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Real Estate Agents,
    Property Management

    FAQ

    Plumer & Associates Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Plumer & Associates Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, Plumer & Associates Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Plumer & Associates Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Plumer & Associates Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Plumer & Associates Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, Plumer & Associates Inc does not offer warranties.
    Plumer & Associates Inc offers the following services: Real estate.

    Contact information

    226 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    www.plumerre.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM