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Pittsburgh, PA
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

97
Closed Sales
$42.3M
Total Value
$13K - $6.4M
Price Range
$435.7K
Average Price
Prior five years
About Colleen
I immerse myself in the experience of neighborhoods. I’m out in the field, touring sites or homes, meeting people and listening to their stories; I am passionate about my work and grateful the community is my office.
I became a real estate agent to leverage my experiences gained through personal, professional, and higher education journeys to create a career full of problem-solving opportunities, continuous learning, and the application of teaching and counseling skills. With 13 years of industry experience, I am helping new people every day.
EXPERTISE:
Digital Marketing: Social media outreach, tailored video tours, virtual staging, professional photos
Outreach/ Awareness: Branded magazine, email newsletter, local print, targeted campaigns
Deep familiarity with Pittsburgh and surrounding markets
Property Types: Move-up, right-size, executive, dream home, relocation, new construction, first time, investment
Knowledge of sustainability, energy performance, health, wellness, modern methods of construction
Plugged into industry & consumer insights from John Burns Research & Consulting, Wick Marketing, America at Home Study, & Housing Innovation Alliance. Working knowledge & application of Kantar mind-base profiles.
Attend variety of industry conferences including CES, IBS, & Blueprint
FUN FACTS:
Pittsburgh Native; Raised in Squirrel Hill. Mom is a retired teacher with roots in Bloomfield, Father is a veteran & retired firefighter with roots in Lawrenceville.
Extensive experience with construction; led ground-up renovations throughout the East End and currently managing build for personal residence in Fox Chapel
Since 2017, live in waterfront townhouse community - Edgewater, Oakmont
Lived in Dubai, UAE; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH & visited 36 Countries
Charity Work: Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund & Humane Animal Rescue
Active Lifestyle: Pure Barre, skiing, paddleboarding, hiking with pup
Social Memberships: Oakmont Yacht Club, Community Swim Club - Fox Chapel, MOPs Fox Chapel
AWARDS:
2023 Five Star Realtor – nominated, interviewed, & received award – Post Gazette recognition
5 Star Customer Quality Service Award Winner annually – At least 10 client surveys per year w/ 5 stars
Awarded as a “Best of the Best” Realtor in Howard Hanna Company – Top 3% of company
National Sales Excellence – Top 5% of Realtors nationally
Top 1% Zillow Premier Agent – “work with” rate over 95%
Champions Club Member in Howard Hanna Company & Multi-Million Dollar Producing Realtor
DESIGNATIONS:
Luxury Specialist; Residential Relocation Specialist; Certified Negotiation Expert; Certified New Home Specialist
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
National Association of Realtors; Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Member of West Penn Multiple Listing Service
EDUCATION:
MBA, Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Carnegie Mellon University
BSBA, MIS, University of Dayton
I became a real estate agent to leverage my experiences gained through personal, professional, and higher education journeys to create a career full of problem-solving opportunities, continuous learning, and the application of teaching and counseling skills. With 13 years of industry experience, I am helping new people every day.
EXPERTISE:
Digital Marketing: Social media outreach, tailored video tours, virtual staging, professional photos
Outreach/ Awareness: Branded magazine, email newsletter, local print, targeted campaigns
Deep familiarity with Pittsburgh and surrounding markets
Property Types: Move-up, right-size, executive, dream home, relocation, new construction, first time, investment
Knowledge of sustainability, energy performance, health, wellness, modern methods of construction
Plugged into industry & consumer insights from John Burns Research & Consulting, Wick Marketing, America at Home Study, & Housing Innovation Alliance. Working knowledge & application of Kantar mind-base profiles.
Attend variety of industry conferences including CES, IBS, & Blueprint
FUN FACTS:
Pittsburgh Native; Raised in Squirrel Hill. Mom is a retired teacher with roots in Bloomfield, Father is a veteran & retired firefighter with roots in Lawrenceville.
Extensive experience with construction; led ground-up renovations throughout the East End and currently managing build for personal residence in Fox Chapel
Since 2017, live in waterfront townhouse community - Edgewater, Oakmont
Lived in Dubai, UAE; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH & visited 36 Countries
Charity Work: Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund & Humane Animal Rescue
Active Lifestyle: Pure Barre, skiing, paddleboarding, hiking with pup
Social Memberships: Oakmont Yacht Club, Community Swim Club - Fox Chapel, MOPs Fox Chapel
AWARDS:
2023 Five Star Realtor – nominated, interviewed, & received award – Post Gazette recognition
5 Star Customer Quality Service Award Winner annually – At least 10 client surveys per year w/ 5 stars
Awarded as a “Best of the Best” Realtor in Howard Hanna Company – Top 3% of company
National Sales Excellence – Top 5% of Realtors nationally
Top 1% Zillow Premier Agent – “work with” rate over 95%
Champions Club Member in Howard Hanna Company & Multi-Million Dollar Producing Realtor
DESIGNATIONS:
Luxury Specialist; Residential Relocation Specialist; Certified Negotiation Expert; Certified New Home Specialist
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
National Association of Realtors; Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Member of West Penn Multiple Listing Service
EDUCATION:
MBA, Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Carnegie Mellon University
BSBA, MIS, University of Dayton
Home Types:
Lot/Land, MultiFamily, House, Commercial, Townhouse, Condo, Other
Years of Experience:
7
Education:
Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Dayton
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Neighborhoods Colleen Has the Most Experience In
Colleen's Listings and Deals
Colleen's Recent Active Listings
Awards and Designations
- Top REALTOR®
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
- CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- Certified Relocation Professional
Other Experience
First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Veteran Programs
Agent License
#RS342880
