About Janet Ames

The neighborhoods we're raised in are where we discover not just ourselves but our place in the world. West Mt. Airy in NW Philadelphia was my first place and still my comfort space. It's where, at age 8, I fell in love with the most majestic animals on this planet, horses. If I wasn't home or school you could always find me at the Northwestern Stables riding, grooming, mucking, and horsing around! All activities I still enjoy regularly today. When I eventually settled into my career as an accountant and my grown up home in Lower Merion, I became intrigued by the differences in architecture just a few miles from where I started life surrounded by Germantown stone and Mansard roofs. These days you can catch up with me further west in beautiful Overbrook Farms near St. Joseph's University living and working in the home I purchased at age 23. Prior to changing paths to pursue my long-time fascination with real estate, I enjoyed a fulfilling career as a certified public and private accountant. Thanks for the BBA Temple University FOX School of Business and Management! Now that I have nearly 20 years as a credentialed practicing REALTOR�, I can say without reservation that the most satisfying aspect of this work for me is the relationships forged out of working in partnership and built on trust. Of course, there's always a little rush when negotiations become transactions! If you're reading this and considering a move to real estate I'd be happy to try to talk you out of it;-) Current industry credentials include: *Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) *Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) *Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR�) *Certified e-PRO� social media and technology pro *Five Star Professional Real Estate award winner nine years running