Who you work with matters.
As is the case with many things in life, when it comes to real estate “you don’t know what you don’t know!” With that in mind, each of our webinars is prepared and presented in partnership with Pittsburgh’s leading industry experts gladly willing to share their knowledge and perspective for your benefit.
Through our collaboration we can provide you, the buyers and sellers, with the most well-rounded expertise and insight to guide you through the complex process of selling and buying a home.
Jerry Pounds, Loan Officer at Citizens Bank
With 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Jerry Pounds continues to be passionate about his work, taking great satisfaction in assisting people to achieve homeownership. He believes that the keys to success in his job are listening to and educating his clients. There’s nothing he finds more fulfilling than collaborating with clients to understand their financing needs and guiding them towards a mortgage solution that best fits their situation.
His aim is to arm each client with the necessary information to make an informed decision about the most suitable loan product for their needs. Thanks to his extensive experience and knowledge of various loan programs, he is well-equipped to offer his clients the best possible options.
His approach to success has always been client-first, maintaining open communication throughout the process to ensure clients know what to expect from start to finish. Over the course of his career, he has assisted thousands of clients in securing the financing needed to purchase, renovate, build, or refinance their homes. His ultimate goal is to provide a seamless and positive mortgage experience for every client.
NMLS ID #340848
Nicole Zabela, Owner, Avid Settlement
Nicole is the owner at Avid Settlement, Inc., a family-owned boutique real estate closing company based in Pittsburgh. In addition to being the owner, she is also an active closing officer keeping abreast of the day-to-day needs of her clients.
To better serve you, Avid limits their closings to Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Mercer, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. They coordinate and conduct their own closings and do not hire outside closers or notaries. They work with all parties involved to schedule the closing at a place and time that is convenient.
Matt Ruggieri, Inspector, Pillar to Post
An ASHI certified Inspector, Matt serves Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties.
Pillar to Post is pleased to provide local customers, real estate professionals, home buyers, and home sellers with a home inspection service of unmatched quality, precision, integrity, and professionalism.
They call what they do, “The Moment of Truth”. It is the moment when the emotion of buying and selling a home meets the reality of the issues of that home. Their work is to communicate effectively, knowledgeably, efficiently, and openly about the condition of a home. As an inspectors, they understand that customers trust them to inform and educate about what is seen and what is found; a trust held in the highest regard.
Real Estate Webinars: Buying & Selling with Intention 