Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors
The Voice for Real Estate in the Greater Philadelphia area
The Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS (GPAR), founded in 1908 as the Philadelphia Real Estate Brokers Association, has grown to become the most influential professional real estate association in Philadelphia.
The Association has always been an advocate of private property owners, as well as an ardent crusader against government spending and unnecessary real estate tax increases. A real estate license law, drafted by the Board and passed by the Pennsylvania legislature in 1929, became a model for similar laws adopted in other states.
In 1995, PBR became the Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS to reflect the growing scope of its members and services. Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors continues to be a unifying force for its members, and is still active in such issues as the anti-graffiti effort and real estate tax assessment.
In April 2000, Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors succeeded in its legislative attempts promoting the constitutional right to hang “SOLD” signs in Philadelphia. That same year, ten-year real estate tax abatements for new residential construction, home improvements and commercial, industrial and deteriorated properties were reached legislatively. The Association has recently supported legislation written by the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office examining the implementation of a Land Value Tax. It is strongly believed that this form of taxation can eliminate onerous taxes such as the wage tax, real estate tax, business privilege taxes, etc. As of April 11, 2002, Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors was instrumental in a major campaign to lower the city wage tax and successfully lobbied Philadelphia City Council resulting in a 16-0 unanimous decision to pass the legislation.
Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors has formed strong relationships with many city agencies in its attempt to promote and advocate private property rights and homeownership in Philadelphia.
Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors works to give back to the community and polices its own members by holding ethics hearings in response to consumer complaints.
The Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS is a membership organization whose purpose is to provide education, information, and legislative monitoring for licensed real estate professionals and related service providers in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Established in 1908, The Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS is the “Voice For Real Estate in Philadelphia.”
The Mission of the Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS is to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically, and to promote the preservation of the right to own, transfer and use real property.
Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS Board of Directors
Heather A Petrone ABR SRES
President
Joseph D. Petrone Real Estate
3519 Conrad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-849-4000
Fax: 215-849-4002
William Festa CRS
President Elect
William Festa Realty
3001 S. Sydenham Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-271-3000
Fax: 215-271-0988
Jonathan M Orens SRES ABR GRI
Vice President
Orens Brothers: Real Estate, Inc.
4415 Chestnut Street, Ste 202
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-4412
Fax: 215-387-1618
Mary Louise Butler
Secretary
Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS
8962 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-487-3300
Fax: 215-487-2029
Curt Gasper
Treasurer
Coldwell Banker Diamond REALTORS
8101 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-742-5980
Fax: 215-745-4190
Gregory J Damis CNHS
Immed. Past President
Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS
530 Walnut Street, Suite 260
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-627-6005
Fax: 215-238-9480
Allan Domb CRS
Chairman - RPAC
Allan Domb Real Estate
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 1303
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-1500
Fax: 215-545-1090
Fred Glick
Chairman - Technology
Miles & Generalis, Inc.
20 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-928-0221
Fax: 206-338-5557
John F Malloy
Chairman - Gov. Affairs
Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate
2311 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-235-7800
Fax: 215-236-6675
Theresa S Stigale
Chairman - Membership/Education
Miles & Generalis, Inc.
20 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-928-0221
Fax: 215-928-0584
Barbara A Capozzi Esq.
Presidential Appoint
Capozzi Real Estate & Insurance
3320 South 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145-5794
215-551-5100
Fax: 215-551-5230
Michael R McCann CRS GRI
Presidential Appoint
Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS
530 Walnut Street, Suite 260
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-627-6005
Fax: 215-627-3142
Dawn M White ABR
Presidential Appoint
Coldwell Banker Preferred
170 W. Independence Mall, L-44
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-546-2700
Fax: 215-546-7728
Frank J Jacovini E-PRO GRI
District III
DiGennaro Real Estate
2514 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-755-6700
Fax: 215-551-1346
L. Anthony Brown E-PRO
PAR Director
Keller Williams Center City
PSFS Building
200 W. Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-627-3500
Fax: 267-299-6288
Lawrence P DiFranco
PAR Director
Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS
7112 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-247-3600
Fax: 215-242-5262
Albert Perry
PAR Director
Century 21 Advantage Gold
2010 Oregon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-465-1400
Fax: 215-336-7793
Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
1341 N. Delaware Ave., Suite 308
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215-423-9381
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