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Kay was wonderful in every aspect of the word. As a couple who was buying our first home together she eased anxieties and answered all our questions (we had MANY). She’s incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable of the Philadelphia market. Thanks to Kay, we found our dream home and she helped us win the bid with great tips that gave us a competitive edge. Everything went so smoothly, couldn’t recommend her enough!!!
-Ece and Justin
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Kay Pellegrini is an absolutely fantastic resource for all things related to buying, selling, renting, and the overall real estate market in Philadelphia. We worked with Kay back in 2018 to buy a condo in Center City, then became returning clients and reached out again five years later to buy a house in Graduate Hospital and subsequently rent our condo. Kay took the time to thoroughly understand what we were looking for in a home, and was always sending us properties that checked off all our boxes and prioritized scheduling tours that fit in with our schedules. Kay is incredibly responsive and always made herself available, even during after hours and on weekends, to talk through updates and address any of our questions or concerns. She knows the ins and outs of all Philly neighborhoods, the local housing market, and is extremely knowledgeable of the house-buying process from start to finish. Kay connected us with an excellent loan officer to secure mortgage pre-approval, attended the home inspection to fully explain the implications of any findings, and streamlined the closing process. Kay always advocated for us, is determined to find solutions whenever obstacles occur, and continuously shows creativity and quick thinking. We truly are so impressed with Kay and how easy she made the home-buying experience. When it came time to rent our condo, Kay recommended a variety of local vendors to spruce up the space before putting it on market. The interior design advice she provided was impeccable, as well! Kay coordinated a photo shoot and put together a beautiful listing of our property within our planned timeline. She distributed the listing internally amongst her team and found other creative ways to circulate it on the web. From helping you find a home to renting/selling a property, Kay is all-around exceptional. Overall, Kay is genuinely engaged, proactive, patient, and compassionate. Her warmth and expertise made us feel comfortable and confident from the moment we began working with her. Not only did Kay far exceed our expectations, but she made us feel like family. We cannot recommend her enough!
-Mike & Arielle
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Kay is the absolute best! Kay helped me find my first home and in this crazy market, she was always calm, collected and helped me make a strong offer - which worked! I had a million questions along the way and Kay was always there to answer them and to offer advice. Kay is experienced, professional, knowledgeable and extremely responsive. Till this day, I reach out to Kay for contractor referrals and she is happy to supply them. I truly had a great experience buying my first home and I owe it all to Kay. I would recommend Kay to anyone in a heartbeat!!
-Cara
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Kay was an amazing realtor who helped us purchase our first home! She was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. Kay's expertise and guidance made buying our home smooth and simple, which meant a lot especially because this is our first home and we started this process with not much knowledge. We are so grateful for all her hard work and dedication to finding us our dream home. Thank you Kay!!!
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It was such a pleasure working with Kay. I was so impressed with her understanding of the Philly market, her ability to negotiate and her responsiveness throughout the whole process. My favorite part, however, is how the relationship with Kay does not end once you purchase your home; she is so connected in the area and goes out of her way to connect you with everyone you need in order to make your home experience perfect. This ranges from designers to roofers and everyone in between. I recommend working with her wholeheartedly!
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Where to I begin?! Having worked with a few different real estate agents in the past, I can confidently say that my experience with Kay was THE BEST. She not only helped find me the perfect house, but even months after moving in, she still generously shares her time and resources to this day. Kay hooked me up with the best inspector and has a massive rolodex of excellent contractors. More importantly, she knows philly real estate like nobody else. She introduced me to neighborhoods I didn’t know about but know love and even showed me some off-market properties. She’s an amazing person and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Can’t wait to work with you again to sell my house in the future Kay!
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I cannot say enough amazing things about Kay! As first time homebuyers, Kay took the time to walk me and my partner through each step of the process in an organized and digestible way. She was always happy to answer our many many questions and never made us feel like a burden. Kay took the time to truly listen to what we were looking for and did a fantastic job tailoring our options to find exactly what we wanted. Viewing homes with Kay was such a FUN experience. She has a great eye and really helped us to envision how we could make each house our own. Kay has such vast knowledge in all things homes, from buying/selling to renovating, and was quick to provide us with recommendations outside of her role as our realtor. We could not have found our perfect home without Kay and cannot recommend her enough! She will treat you like family!
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Kay is a fabulous realtor! We would absolutely recommend working with her to anyone. Kay is attentive, thoughtful, detail-oriented, timely, and patient. All very important qualities in a successful realtor. Kay cares, she cares about her clients and her career and that is something that sets her apart. I have several friends who have worked with Kay and her company and we have all been so happy with the experience and end result. I can promise you that your experience with Kay will be absolutely fantastic!!
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Kay made buying a house so easy and fun! I was new to home buying and had NO idea what I was doing. She took the time to really understand what I was looking for and never made me feel uncomfortable. Kay explained everything in a way that was easy to understand from scheduling an inspection to making an offer and working with the mortgage broker. She's extremely knowledgeable about the industry and made recommendations an indecisive first time home buyer like myself needs to hear throughout the process. Kay really cares about hers clients and would never steer you in the wrong direction. She's easily accessible after hours, on the weekends and is always happy to answer any questions or concerns. Thank you for all your help Kay! I love my first home and I wouldn't have been able to find it without your help (especially during a pandemic)!
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We recently sold our Passyunk Square property and couldn't be happier. Kay Pellegrini (McGrath) knows the Philadelphia housing market very well and provided the needed guidance on how to best market the property and establish our accurate price point for a quick sale. When we say quick, offers were in within 24 hours of list, we had multiple offers, and we were sold within 48 hours! She was patient, responsive and detailed oriented. Kay secured all the resources such as photo shoot and web presence, while recommending staging and contractor help to have the property ready to list within our timelines. Kay was there every step of the way taking the lead and guiding us through the process. If you're looking for a real estate professional in Philadelphia - Kay Pellegrini (McGrath) is our recommended choice!
Education
Kay Pellegrini is a seasoned real estate agent with nearly 10 years of experience in the Philadelphia market. Growing up in Jenkintown, PA, just outside the city, Kay spent countless hours in her stepfather’s woodshop, where he crafted custom kitchens and bathrooms. Whether sanding cabinets or installing hardware, she was immersed in the world of building from a young age. Sketch pads and scale rulers were regular fixtures at the dinner table, alongside her mother’s Italian cooking, sparking Kay’s fascination with turning designs into reality. Her stepfather’s ability to help clients visualize potential in a space left a lasting impression, one she carries with her today as she helps her own clients envision their future homes.
Kay’s interest in building construction and architecture naturally led her to a career in real estate. After graduating from La Salle University in 2013, she worked for local real estate developer Carl Dranoff, and in 2015, joined the On The Square RE team as a full-time real estate agent.
Kay’s clients consistently praise her attentiveness, professionalism, and knack for making even the most complex transactions smooth and enjoyable. First-time homebuyers appreciate her patient guidance, while repeat clients value her sharp negotiation skills and creative problem-solving. With deep expertise in Philadelphia’s real estate market, she excels at matching clients with homes that perfectly fit their unique needs and budgets. Her personal experience buying, renovating, and living in the city gives her valuable insight into what makes owning a home in Philadelphia truly so special.
When Kay isn’t hard at work, this Philly foodie, toddler mom, yoga enthusiast, and Bravo TV fan can be found with her family in East Passyunk, tending to her flower boxes, immersed in a new book on her Kindle, or cooking up new recipes from her favorite cookbooks by Molly Baz. As the oldest of six siblings, she loves hosting family and friends, sharing good food and great company.