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Staff
Scroll down the page to learn more about the professionals at Howard Hanna Shippen Realty, or jump to agents by county. You can also click on names to send email messages, or view our directory of phone numbers.
| Clarion Office |
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William J. Smathers |
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Owner/Manager of Howard Hanna Shippen Realty, Inc. Licensed Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker since 1977, C.R.S. and C.R.B. awarded by REALTORS National Marketing Institute in 1984, and Instructor for Clarion University Continuing Education Program |
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1976 graduate of Clarion State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Numerous courses and seminars attended, and active on many committees. |
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I have worked in the real estate field since 1973 and opened a real estate appraisal and consulting firm in 1989.
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Real Estate Brokerage, Buyer Agency, Property Management, and Appraisal experience on all types of Commercial and Residential Properties, including farms, vacant land, office complexes, warehouses, apartment buildings, industrial properties, etc.
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Beth Smathers |
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9 years in the real estate field, both in sales and appraisals. |
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1972 graduate of Union School District in Rimersburg, PA. 1976 graduate of Westminster College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in math. |
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Broad experience in real estate field dealing with residential farms and vacant land. State certified residential appraiser.
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Kim Beidl |
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I have worked in construction for many years and have been a real estate sales person for two years for Howard Hanna. |
| Education: |
Mars Area School District
Alan Kells School of Real Estate
Relocation Specialist |
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New Construction!
I LOVE CHILDREN, bring them along for your personal appointment. |
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I will do my utmost to show all properties in the area that match your needs in the price range you want. |
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Layne Giering |
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35 years in the commercial food service business. 25 years as owner/manager of the Clarion Clipper Restaurant in Clarion, PA. I am an energetic new sales agent for Howard Hanna Shippen Realty. |
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1959 graduate of Clarion Limestone High School. Graduated from Penn State University with BS in Food Service and Housing Administration in 1963. A graduate of the Alan Kells School of Real Estate. |
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Broad knowledge of the Clarion Area. I will work hard to manage your real estate needs in a professional manner. |
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Residential, farms, vacant land and commercial property. Strong desire to meet your real estate needs. I will work with you to find your property that meets your qualifications. My past management ability will enable me to move you smoothly through any real estate transaction. |
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Linda Duffee |
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13 years in the Banking Industry, 14 years Licensed Real Estate Sales, Property Management |
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Keystone High School, Erie Business Center, Clarion University of PA Continuing Education: Real Estate Fundamentals/Practice/Procedures, Real Estate Institute and Polley: Appraisal of Residential Properties, Real Estate Finance, Property Management, Effective Real Estate Finance, Property Management, Effective Real Estate Sales/Marketing |
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I am a problem solver. I'll take your Sales Agreement through the steps to successful home ownership. |
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I work tirelessly for Sellers and Buyers from Sales Agreement to Closing and beyond. My motto is, "If there is a will, there is a way". |
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Lou Pfendler |
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14 years of sales experience in the local area. Previous to this, I taught at the local Voe.Tec.school and also worked many years in the construction industry. |
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Graduate of St. Joseph High School, Lucinda PA. Received teaching certificate in vocational education from University of Pittsburgh. Graduate of Dale Carnegie Sales Course. Graduate of Alan Kells School of Real Estate. |
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My ability to work well with people helps me to keep the process running smoothly and get things done in a timely manner. |
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Clarion County native with extensive knowledge of Clarion and Forest Counties and the surronding area. |
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Mark Crawford |
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Energetic agent returning to the business with over 4 years experience. |
| Education: |
Myra Gress School for Career Development
Fundamentals of Real Estate |
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My experience in Real Estate as well as my experience in building will benefit you as a seller or a buyer. I can find the home that is the one for you. I can also help you market that hard to sell home. |
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Residential, Farms, Vacant Land and Commercial listing and sales. |
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| Venango Office |
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| Tionesta Office |
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Lon Sebring |
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39 years in the people business as an educator, business owner, timber, gas and land investor, Realtor. Top Producer. |
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Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University, Masters in Guidance and Counseling from California University, Masters in Administration from Westminister. Advanced work at Penn State, Indiana University, and Kent State. |
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People person, detail, 100% to help client. (If I don't know, I will find out.) |
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Commercial, homes, farms, land, seasonal property, knowledge of Jefferson, Clearfield, Clarion, Forest, Elk, Warren and Venango Counties. (24 hr. - 7 days a week.)
(I CAN BE YOUR BUYER AGENT) |
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| DuBois Office |
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