Suburban Life - Main Line/Philadelphia - Issue #12 (December 2021)

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SL_WortonCompassProfile_1221 . qxp_Layout 1 12 / 28 / 21 4 : 19 PM Page 1 D by Lindsey Getz PROFILE A ShoreThing Craig Worton of the Compass RE Beach to Bay Team specializes in helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate dreams in Avalon and Stone Harbor . Worton ( far right ) with other members of the Compass RE Beach to Bay Team RAIG WORTON HAS MADE SOME Today , Worton lives with family on buy or sell a home . As someone who has OF HIS BEST MEMORIES DOWN Avalon’s Princeton Harbor . He is consid - personally developed nine homes on the CTHE JERSEY SHORE . NOW , AS A ered an expert and a go - to resource for island , he has an intimate understanding REALTOR WITH THE COMPASS RE BEACH anyone looking to buy , sell , or rent a home of the construction process from beginning TO BAY TEAM , HE GAINS TREMENDOUS in Avalon . As part of the sought - after Com - to end . Such knowledge has been instru - SATISFACTION FROM HELPING OTHERS pass RE Beach to Bay Team , Worton spe - mental for prospective clients who may be DO THE SAME . cializes in helping people find their dream interested in purchasing land on which to Worton’s passion for the shore began homes in Avalon and Stone Harbor , from build a dream home down the shore . early in life . He started visiting Avalon reg - beachside to bayside . His background in “ When clients get paired with an agent ularly in his college years , and he worked finance has been a significant differentiator who doesn’t have a strong understanding as a lifeguard in Stone Harbor during the for all clients . of the potential pitfalls of building , it does summer . He loved the relaxed lifestyle and “ There are different financial scenarios them a real disservice , ” he adds . “ There the sense of promise that came with each that we can consider in order to make a are also many players to interact with , like day . Upon graduation , however , he traded deal work , ” Worton says . “ We’re then able architects , designers , attorneys , and even his lifeguard uniform for a suit and tie to to build a financial model for clients to experts with the Department of Environ - become a CPA with the Big Four account - show them what type of home they can mental Protection . It can be overwhelming ing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers . He then get into and what the return will be . We to navigate if you’re not supported by your transitioned into a role as a headhunter can also look at whether it might be stretch - agent . ” and subsequently found his footing in the ing it to go for a more expensive home but No matter the scenario , Worton can commercial real estate business . then rent it out for a portion of the sum - help protect clients by making sure they Even though his work often took him mer . ” have dotted every I and crossed every T to locations far removed from the sun , Worton has owned and rented homes during the decision - making process . sand , and surf of the New Jersey coast , the on the island since 1998 . His expertise ex - “ There is a lot to know and a lot of fac - beach never stopped calling to him . tends far beyond what it takes to effectively tors that should be considered , ” Worton SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 4 34 |

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SL_WortonCompassProfile_1221 . qxp_Layout 1 12 / 28 / 21 4 : 19 PM Page 2 explains . “ For example , there can be a num - move so they can make the most informed and stressors of the so - called “ real world . ” ber of potential legal issues with waterfront decisions for their family . The increased demand has , however , cre - development , which can make it really com - He believes in taking a consultative ap - ated a significant downside : reduced inven - plicated . I believe it is important that I help proach to working with clients . By getting to tory . In a seller’s market , buyers have fewer keep clients in the know so there aren’t any know clients on a personal level , he can un - available homes from which to choose , with negative surprises later . There’s nothing worse derstand their unique wants , needs , and long - higher prices for any homes that are available . than people ending up in a bad situation be - term goals . Matching each client to his or her Worton believes part of the problem stems cause nobody advised them otherwise . ” dream home is far more complex than simply from the fact that people have been hesitant It should come as no surprise that Worton choosing a house or a plot of land that looks or unable to travel . As travel opens back up , possesses in - depth knowledge of Avalon’s appealing from the street . He wants to know he expects more listings to become available . many neighborhoods . Every area has its pos - how a client will use the property , how much No matter which way the market turns , it itives and negatives , and Worton knows them time they intend to spend there throughout behooves a buyer or seller to work with an all . In other words , he ensures that clients the year , and if they plan on renting it out , agent who belongs to the community . Wor - have considered every aspect of a potential among other factors . Such fact - finding is a ton’s connections enable him to keep his fin - vital aspect of the search process . ger on the community’s pulse . As a result , he Interest in shore living has intensified can take swift action on a client’s behalf when since the beginning of the COVID - 19 pan - a good option becomes available . demic — and the heightened interest isn’t “ I pride myself on strong relationships m likely to wane anytime soon . More than with other brokers in town and treating them Tea ever , people are looking for a shore home all fairly , ” he adds . “ When I am looking for ay to serve as a sanctuary of sorts . For any - something for my clients , I know I can reach B to one whose primary residence is in the out and they will share what they think may ch Philadelphia area or even New York , de - be of interest . ” Bea sirable shore towns such as Avalon and Worton and the rest of the Compass RE RE Stone Harbor are far enough away to Beach to Bay Team share an undeniable pas - ss make people feel as though they live at a sion for Avalon . More importantly , they are pa destination removed from the demands driven by a desire to help clients achieve their Com end goal — whether it’s a buyer seeking their of own slice of heaven near the sand and surf , tesy or a seller trying to get the best possible deal our so they can invest in an even grander shore c z , ? home farther down the coast . zupkiewic Compass RE D C lly Beach to Bay Team Ke by For more information on the Compass RE phy Beach to Bay Team , call ( 609 ) 967 - 9600 ogra or visit avalonshorehomes.com . Phot SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 4 | 35

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