BUY A HOME
- Find Your Next Home! Our real estate agents help you find the perfect property, whether it’s a historic rowhome, a modern condo, or a suburban gem.
- Professional Negotiations! We fight for you from winning bidding wars to negotiating repairs, so you get the best deal possible.
- Relocating to Philly? We guide you every step of the way making your move smooth and stress-free.
First-Time Home Buyers
- Tailored Strategy! From your first search to navigating the nuances of Philadelphia real estate, we provide step-by-step guidance.
- Fit Your Budget! We connect you with trusted local lenders offering competitive rates, grants, and first-time buyer programs.
- Trusted Referrals! As Philadelphia real estate agents, we know what it’s like to be a first-time buyer, we were once, too!
SELL A HOME
- Pre-Listing Coordination! Maximize your home’s value with expert guidance, from decluttering and professional photos to market analysis.
- Smart Marketing! We showcase your property everywhere—from MLS listings to our exclusive buyer database—to attract the right buyers.
- Protect Your Time! Our team manages every step of the sale, ensuring a smooth, stress-free process.
We worked with Scott Sepkowicz- he was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He was truly just a text/phone call away throughout the whole process which made us feel comfortable and confident purchasing our first house. We would recommend Scott 110%!
We worked with Jenna and Marissa to find and purchase our new home and we couldn't be more impressed with the whole process! They made everything smooth and easy, maintained consistent and clear communication, and made sure that we got the best possible deal. We would definitely recommend working with them!
There are no words to express how grateful I am for Scott and his team! He conquered every hurdle that came our way! He was able to sell my house as is with issues disclosed without me losing any money and relocated my family with ease to every part of this process! Thank you Scott for your impeccable work and handling this transaction with care and understanding!
As someone buying from out of state and taking a leap into the Philadelphia market, Aaron and the Venture Philly team exceeded every expectation.
I had been searching for my first investment property in my home state for over a year with no success. After finding Venture Philly, Aaron got on the phone right away, listened carefully to what I was looking for, and immediately committed to helping with the search. Within weeks, we had a great property under consideration.
Aaron toured the property himself first, sent detailed feedback, and then recommended I travel to Philadelphia to see it in person. After that visit, we submitted an offer.
Throughout the entire buying process, Aaron was my biggest advocate. He was extremely responsive, never pushy, and always patient with my questions and concerns. He also connected me with excellent partners, including insurance, a lender, and a home inspector who were all great to work with.
A few days before closing, my original out-of-state lender tried to change the terms on me. I was in full panic mode, but Aaron stayed calm, contacted the seller, secured a one-week extension, and looped in his local lender, who got me approved in just 3–4 days. We successfully closed and I secured my first investment property.
Even after closing, Aaron has remained just as responsive and supportive as he was from day one.
Huge thanks to Aaron and the entire Venture Philly team. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy in Philadelphia, especially if you’re investing from out of state.
I had been searching for my first investment property in my home state for over a year with no success. After finding Venture Philly, Aaron got on the phone right away, listened carefully to what I was looking for, and immediately committed to helping with the search. Within weeks, we had a great property under consideration.
Aaron toured the property himself first, sent detailed feedback, and then recommended I travel to Philadelphia to see it in person. After that visit, we submitted an offer.
Throughout the entire buying process, Aaron was my biggest advocate. He was extremely responsive, never pushy, and always patient with my questions and concerns. He also connected me with excellent partners, including insurance, a lender, and a home inspector who were all great to work with.
A few days before closing, my original out-of-state lender tried to change the terms on me. I was in full panic mode, but Aaron stayed calm, contacted the seller, secured a one-week extension, and looped in his local lender, who got me approved in just 3–4 days. We successfully closed and I secured my first investment property.
Even after closing, Aaron has remained just as responsive and supportive as he was from day one.
Huge thanks to Aaron and the entire Venture Philly team. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy in Philadelphia, especially if you’re investing from out of state.
As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were definitely a bit out of our depth. Luckily, our agent Scott was super friendly, approachable, and most importantly super available (like, responsive at times when it would have been very forgivable not to be... Go Birds). He was extremely patient with us and took the time to explain all the unintuitive little details that we now know come with purchasing a house. He also came along with us on all of our house tours, no matter how last minute, and no matter how skeptical we already were going into a particular property. And the house we wound up settling on was actually his find—he gave us a huge advantage by identifying the house almost immediately before it came on the market (I'm not sure it was even listed on Zillow yet).
Our only gripe was with the software Venture uses for their digital signing—it's horrendous. Like, we probably wasted a couple hours because the signing software would keep resetting when a second person tried to access it, wiping out all of the many dozens of e-signatures we had already put in (also, I highly recommend working from a desktop computer if you can, as the software can be extremely frustrating using a trackpad on laptop, even when it's working properly... but I digress).
Overall, 10/10 for the actual personnel, and I can't see any reason why we won't be working with Scott and Venture for the forseeable future.
Our only gripe was with the software Venture uses for their digital signing—it's horrendous. Like, we probably wasted a couple hours because the signing software would keep resetting when a second person tried to access it, wiping out all of the many dozens of e-signatures we had already put in (also, I highly recommend working from a desktop computer if you can, as the software can be extremely frustrating using a trackpad on laptop, even when it's working properly... but I digress).
Overall, 10/10 for the actual personnel, and I can't see any reason why we won't be working with Scott and Venture for the forseeable future.
I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor! From start to finish, Terrell was such a strong advocate for my home needs. He truly listened to all my thoughts, questions, and concerns — no matter how big or small — and always made sure I felt heard. His communication was excellent throughout the entire process, keeping me in the loop every step of the way.
As a first-time homebuyer, I was honestly terrified going into this, but Terrell made me feel comfortable and confident the whole way through. He explained things clearly, never rushed me, and handled everything with patience and care. Beyond being a great realtor, he’s just a genuinely good and personable guy — someone who really looks out for his clients. I’m so grateful to have had him on my side and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home!
As a first-time homebuyer, I was honestly terrified going into this, but Terrell made me feel comfortable and confident the whole way through. He explained things clearly, never rushed me, and handled everything with patience and care. Beyond being a great realtor, he’s just a genuinely good and personable guy — someone who really looks out for his clients. I’m so grateful to have had him on my side and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home!
We had a wonderful experience working with Scott Sepkowicz. As first time home buyers, my wife and I had a lot of questions regarding the process. Scott was very patient and took time to address all our concerns. Very knowledgeable and excellent communication skills. Highly recommend Scott. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!
Thank you for our new home, Scott!!
We had a great time working with Scott. He’s attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. We appreciated his quick responsiveness, even working late hours to ensure our offer was submitted without delay.
He helped us win a multiple offer situation without waiving inspections and helped negotiate $30k+ repair.
At every step, we felt confident knowing he had our best interests in mind, and we appreciated that he never pressured us into making a decision. His professionalism, dedication, and even his sense of humor made the entire process both smooth and enjoyable. We would recommend Scott Sepkowicz without hesitation to anyone looking for a trusted, reliable realtor.
We had a great time working with Scott. He’s attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. We appreciated his quick responsiveness, even working late hours to ensure our offer was submitted without delay.
He helped us win a multiple offer situation without waiving inspections and helped negotiate $30k+ repair.
At every step, we felt confident knowing he had our best interests in mind, and we appreciated that he never pressured us into making a decision. His professionalism, dedication, and even his sense of humor made the entire process both smooth and enjoyable. We would recommend Scott Sepkowicz without hesitation to anyone looking for a trusted, reliable realtor.
Jessie helped me find the perfect apartment for me!! She helped hand pick a bunch for me to look at and she took all of my wants and needs and showed me all the apartments within my parameters. She was a huge help!!
Matt Bigelow was incredibly helpful in finding the right rental property for me in Philly, and made touring properties a breeze! Should I need to find another property in the future, I will certainly be reaching out to Matt again.
Teresa is wonderful!!! She patiently guided us through finding the perfect home and navigated us through the process of buying a new build. We always felt supported by her & her team. And, we can’t recommend Teresa enough!
It was such a pleasure working with Scott Sepkowicz and the Venture Philly Group. As a first-time home buyer, I greatly appreciated how patiently and thoroughly Scott walked me through every step. Scott is communicative, easy and wonderful to work with, and proactive about sharing listings. He always took the time to add context about neighborhoods, properties, and all my options. Scott relieved so much of the stress and pressure of making an offer and negotiating with the seller––not only did we come in well under the listing price, he also negotiated money off the closing costs. Next time I’m in need, I’ll be reaching out to Scott.
Cora came highly recommended by friends who had successfully found their home through her, and I’m so glad I reached out. From the moment I connected with her, she helped me set up a personalized account based on the exact criteria I’d been searching for. Cora truly understood how important it was to find the right living space for my future, and she was incredibly accommodating with any adjustments I needed along the way.
She worked effortlessly to negotiate the best possible price for me, making sure I got real value without compromising on what I wanted. She was consistently communicative, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. Thanks to her, getting a new home was not only easy,it was enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and successful home-buying experience!
She worked effortlessly to negotiate the best possible price for me, making sure I got real value without compromising on what I wanted. She was consistently communicative, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. Thanks to her, getting a new home was not only easy,it was enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and successful home-buying experience!
Introduced to Scott Sepkowicz with the hope of looking at some areas of Philly that were growing with potential to buy in the future. Scott lined up so many beautiful houses, we could not help ourselves. He made every step of the home buying process so easy and answered every question we had. We work at odd nights of the day, and he always took time to make sure our concerns were always answered. He was able to negotiate with the sellers to cover thousands of dollars in closing costs, which took a huge financial burden off our shoulders. On top of that, he secured additional concessions that made the deal even better.
Thank you Scott for making this process so easy and helping us find our dream home!
Thank you Scott for making this process so easy and helping us find our dream home!
We had a wonderful experience working with Ari Silverman! He was so knowledgeable of the neighborhood where we were focusing our home search (Fishtown/Olde Kensington) and offered helpful insight to our unique buying situation. We are grateful for his expertise!
Homes for Sale in Philadelphia
Each neighborhood in Philadelphia offers a unique blend of amenities, lifestyle, and points of interest. From historic landmarks to trendy cafes, there’s something for everyone.
About Us
We are Venture Philly Group, an award-winning team of top real estate agents in Philadelphia, founded by Antonio Atacan and Aaron Byles.
With decades of experience, we know every corner of the city—from the historic rowhomes of Society Hill and Queen Village, and the luxury condos of Rittenhouse Square, to newer, most walkable neighborhoods like Northern Liberties and Fishtown, as well as sought-after Main Line suburban communities.
At VPG, you don’t just get one agent… you get the collective knowledge and support of our entire team. Whether buying, selling, or investing, we make the process smooth, successful, and stress-free.
In 2024, we saved our clients $477,050 on price and closing costs, not to mention negotiated repairs!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating the Philadelphia real estate market can be complex, but with the guidance of experienced professionals, you can make informed decisions.
Most buyers need savings for a down payment (3–20%), closing costs (2–5%), and moving or repair expenses. A trusted Philadelphia real estate agent can help you budget and find the right loan options.
Philly real estate ranges from $200K rowhomes to $1M+ luxury properties in neighborhoods like Rittenhouse Square and Society Hill. Philly realtors can help you find the best fit for your budget and lifestyle.
Real estate agents in Philadelphia can help you navigate the process, negotiate on your behalf, and protect your interests, making the experience smoother and less stressful.
Philadelphia property taxes are based on your home’s assessed value and the city’s current tax rate of 1.3998%. For example, if your home is valued at $250,000, your annual property tax would be about $3,500 before exemptions. Many Philly homeowners save with programs like the Homestead Exemption, which reduces your taxable value by $100,000, or tax abatements on new construction. A local Philadelphia real estate agent can help you estimate your exact tax bill when buying.
Yes, but FSBO homes in Philly sell for far less than those listed with professional Philadelphia real estate agents. Realtors handle pricing, marketing, negotiations, and paperwork to get you top value.
Expect agent commission, closing costs, and possible repair or staging expenses. A Philadelphia real estate agent can give you a full breakdown before listing.
On average, homes spend about 48 days on the market, but this depends on price, neighborhood, and demand.
