SL_PROFILE_Lora_Hemphill_0420_Layout 1 4 / 23 / 20 12 : 55 PM Page 1 available to my clients 24 / 7 . They know D PROFILE that I’m there for anything they need . It comes down to trust — people know they can count on me . ” Hemphill can “ live and breathe ” real estate in this way because of her genuine love for the profession . She sees her work as more than just a job ; rather , she considers Above the Rest it her calling . Prior to working in real estate , Hemphill gathered experience in other industries . The University of Pennsylvania graduate worked in finance and public relations in both New York , including on Wall Street , and Philadel - phia . When she entered the real estate busi - ness , she found that the skills she acquired and talents she honed — a tireless work ethic , good judgment , and a commitment to exceeding expectations — served her and her clients well . As proof , Hemphill has numerous awards to her credit , including being named a Five - Star Real Estate Agent by Philadelphia magazine . Most recently , she took home the 2019 Philadelphia Award in the Real Estate Consultant Category . Each year , the Philadelphia Award program identifies indi - viduals who have made significant contri - butions to the community and attained a high level of success in their particular area of business . Hemphill says she’s honored to have received such prestigious honors because she believes they demonstrate her dedication to her craft . “ I want clients to know that I’m someone who will go above and beyond for them , ” Hemphill says . “ That’s one of the reasons that I’ve even gotten into home staging . I From high rises to historic townhomes , am always looking for ways that I can be of best service to my clients and help ensure Philadelphia real estate expert Lora that all of their needs are being met . ” In other words , people turn to Hemphill Hemphill takes a customized , creative , because of her ability to create opportunities and develop solutions for every client . and hands - on approach to helping Over the years Hemphill has handled everything from luxury townhomes and con - clients move up in the world . dominiums to historically significant properties , es from estate sales to brand - new construction . rvic by LINDSEY GETZ That often means staying abreast of what is eSe coming to market and bringing her clients om l the best possible options . As new and exciting ure H y she is also committed to helping others do inding a new home can be over - properties are developed in Philadelphia , La awa e the same . An Associate Broker with Berkshire whelming . After all , navigating Philadel - Hemphill prides herself on being able to get ath Th Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Real - phia’s housing market and finding a F clients in on the “ ground floor , ” so to speak . of H e y tors in Philadelphia , Hemphill is an award - home that suits one’s unique lifestyle , “ I’m known amongst my clients for shir tes winning luxury home expert who has spent needs , and budget is no simple task . With staying on top of what’s new , ” Hemphill our erk the past 20 years connecting sellers and the right Realtor as a guide , however , the says . “ In real estate , it’s all about keeping c B gs f buyers with properties throughout Center journey can be an exhilarating , if not life - up with state - of - the - art technology and the o rin sy City , Chestnut Hill , and the Main Line . Her changing , experience . everchanging market . ” nde rte in - depth knowledge of the local market — as Because Philadelphia neighborhoods As an example , several iconic condo - cou re ; well as the way in which she embraces her such as Rittenhouse , Fitler Square , Wash - minium buildings surround Rittenhouse tors ph clients — has made her a sought - after talent . ington Square , and Society Hill are such Square , soon to be joined by one more : ogra eal “ Over the years , as the number of Real - vibrant and wonderful places to put down The Laurel , the premier high rise currently hot R h tors has grown , I’ve had to ask myself , roots , they’re also in high demand . That’s being built on the last undeveloped parcel oac p ill ‘ How do I stand out ? ’ ” she says . “ The why many discerning buyers turn to real on Rittenhouse Square . Designed by the R ph & answer is that I work harder and smarter , estate experts such as Lora Hemphill . internationally renowned Solomon Cordwell em ox and I find ways to be more creative . I’m Hemphill not only “ lives the life , ” but Buenz , The Laurel will measure 48 stories , H F SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2020 40 |