SL_PROFILE_HeidiKulpHeckler_1122_V2_Layout 1 12 / 7 / 22 4 : 13 PM Page 2 I treat my customers as if they are committing to a home that family , with the same respect I is forever . ” For Kulp - Heckler , the would show my family . ” process of helping a buyer attain the home of their — Heidi Kulp - HecKler , dreams begins with ensuring cOMpASS reAltOr that the buyer’s “ love letters ” are in perfect order . “ Pre - qualifications are still base continues to grow as I am knowledgeable important , so that when there about the different areas of the region . ” is a perfect property you can While every home purchase is unique , few strike fast , ” she says . “ So situations arise that Kulp - Heckler has not seen when a client contacts me before . Early into her career she gained expertise on Day One , I work with in new construction , including custom homes . them to have their ‘ love letter ’ The insights she gleaned from those early expe - inorder ; that means we have riences have helped her better serve all clients , thepre - approval and financial whether they are buying a newly built home or elements in place and are an existing one . ready to go . We have the “ While working in new construction , we toolsthrough COMPASS that would start with a raw piece of land , continue make this an easier process , through the subdivision planning period , and so you can really focus on deliver the final product , ” she says of her custom - the real estate . ” home clients . “ It gave me knowledge about the In recent years , Kulp - construction process . The experience also helped Heckler has seen an influx of me be able to walk into an older home and see prospective buyers who are how it was built , and see its strengths and looking to “ come home ” to potential weaknesses . All of this has made the the Philadelphia area after process of buying and selling [ a home ] better years spent living elsewhere , for my clients . be it across the country or “ Without those initial opportunities , ” she even abroad . The phenom - continues , “ I wouldn’t have been able to plant my feet in the enon speaks to the allure of Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs . ground and find success like I have in this area . It’s all what led me “ After COVID , so many people have the opportunity to work to this moment with COMPASS . ” remotely , and because of that I work with so many people moving Kulp - Heckler joined the COMPASS team about a year ago , and back to the East Coast , ” she says . “ For the first time , their career the affiliation has strengthened her passion for real estate . Because doesn’t get in the way of where they want to live . It also means of the many ways in which COMPASS supports its Realtors , she people are looking at their homes differently , looking for offices can now devote more time and attention to each client . and more useful spaces that add value to their living space . ” “ I really wanted to be able to spend the time I needed to with Kulp - Heckler believes the steady stream of interest suggests my customers , ” she says . “ That personal touch is so important to thatcurrent market conditions still favor the seller . She characterizes me , and COMPASS has allowed me to regain that capability thanks today’s market as “ a fabulous time to list a property . ” to the tools and resources they have that customize the buying “ You’re getting a good dollar amount for the house , ” she and selling process . ” adds . “ You’re also able to have some time to work with a buyer in COMPASS has earned a reputation for having a robust technology a way that’s more comfortable and accommodating . ” platform . This means Realtors and their clients have access to As a COMPASS Realtor , Kulp - Heckler is proud of the way she’s state - of - the - art tools that make the process of buying or selling a able to serve clients . Innovative technology and other tools allow home more manageable . Kulp - Heckler cites the company’s “ phe - her to focus on the “ human ” aspects of the business . nomenal ” website , which includes details about COMPASS “ I treat my customers as if they are family , with the same Concierge , a value - added program designed to help homeowners respect I would show my family , ” she says . “ No matter if it’s a first sell their homes more quickly and for a higher price . house purchase or their 10th home purchase , buying a home is “ Combining tech with real estate provides a new level of one of the biggest decisions of your life . You deserve to be treated transparency to our clients , ” Kulp - Heckler adds . “ Along with the with respect and dignity , and to be listened to throughout the website , COMPASS has a support staff that keeps everything in entire process . With the resources I have through COMPASS , I’m ? order with our clients . It’s a fabulous resource that adds such a able to make that my top priority with every client . ” peace of mind . ” Such resources are more valuable than ever . Although still highly competitive , the current real estate market has shifted to give prospective buyers some time and space to envision their dream home a bit more clearly . HEIDI KULP - HECKLER , COMPASS RE “ Buyers are no longer looking at every house on the market ; ? ( 215 ) 801 - 1294 | ( 610 ) 822 - 3356 theyhave the opportunity to breathe a little bit , ” says Kulp - Heckler . Heidi.Heckler @ cOMPASS.cOM “ Multiple offers are still the norm , but people are able to look HEIDIHECKLER.COM towards a broader area . They know what they want , they are taking interest rates into consideration , and making sure they are www.COMPASS.COM / AgEntS / HEIDI - KULP - HECKLER SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 14 ISSUE 3 | 59