Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
At Patterson-Schwartz We’re True to Our Word
Patterson-Schwartz is the area's leading real estate company. Since our founding in 1961, we have been committed to providing superior guidance and service to our customers. Patterson-Schwartz sales associates offer you exceptional knowledge of market conditions and a commitment to represent you honestly and professionally.
We are Delaware's largest independent REALTOR® with nine offices and over 400 Sales Associates and staff. We offer a full range of services including residential home sales, purchase and rental; relocation services and property management.
Experience
When you buy or sell your home with Patterson-Schwartz, you benefit from the expertise we have gained over more than 60 years. We have been through many market cycles and know how to work in all conditions. We have developed the tools necessary to stay apprised of current market trends and can alter our strategies to suit the situation, no matter how quickly conditions change. Each Patterson-Schwartz sales associate draws on the company's collective experience to provide you with the highest level of quality service.
Value
Patterson-Schwartz offers you substantial value, whether you are buying or selling a home. If you are selling a house, our coordinated marketing program and large market share enables us to show your house to more prospective buyers quickly. If you are shopping for a home, you have ready access to the largest inventory of homes. You also benefit from competitive rates, fast pre-qualification and convenience offered through our in-house Pike Creek Mortgage Services Loan Officers.
Commitment
The Patterson-Schwartz Foundation lends support to numerous local charitable organizations, ranging from social services and health care research to youth programs and garden clubs. Chief among these are the Delaware Marathon Running Festival, the Delaware Housing Opportunity Fund, and the American Warrior Initiative. We are committed to making our service area a better place to live and work.
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Photo credit: Paul Pruitt Photography
“The Company has always been a family; it’s just larger today.” – Charlie Schwartz, II
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate opened for business on December 1, 1961, when William D. Patterson, Charles E. Schwartz and a small group of associates left the firm of Hanby, Patterson-Schwartz, Inc., Realtors to form their own company. The group began business in a semi-detached house at 1013 Washington Street in Wilmington, Delaware, with a staff of just 10 people. Today Patterson-Schwartz’ sales team and staff, located in 10 offices that stretch from Brandywine Hundred, to the Delaware beaches, and into eastern Maryland, is 550 strong.
“The founders of the company believed that the people you’re helping today will build your business tomorrow, and that reputation is everything,” says Charlie Schwartz, II, who’s been following his father’s example since 1974, when he joined the company roster. “The company has always been a family; it’s just larger today.”
Our locally owned company is proud to claim both a long history and a majority of the local market share in what is considered an increasingly challenging business. We attribute our success to adhering to the high standards of integrity and service that were established over 50 years ago while making strides to stay ahead of the curve with the demands of the industry.
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Photo: from left, Co-Founders Charles E. Schwartz and William D. Patterson; Patterson-Schwartz Archives ©1986
Life at Patterson-Schwartz
The people of our company are our greatest asset and we recognize that working together as a team produces the best results. Through strong leadership, local management and dedicated support staff, Patterson-Schwartz ensures our agents always have the assistance they need and direct access to the resources they require to provide the best service. In addition, we provide on-going career development and education opportunities, the latest technological enhancements and competitive industry tools that help everyone in our company succeed. Our collaborative spirit paired with our shared commitment to our customers and the communities we serve, fosters a team culture we are proud to celebrate.
At Patterson-Schwartz you’re part of a team that feels like family, where people genuinely support each other’s success and go out of their way to help each other every day.
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Committed to Helping Our Agents Succeed
Collectively bringing over 220 years of experience and strong ties to the community, the Patterson-Schwartz leadership team is committed to helping our agents succeed. They are local real estate experts who have experienced all types of market conditions and are eager to share their knowledge. And as trusted leaders of the company, they maintain the legacy of integrity, innovation and superior service for which Patterson-Schwartz is known.
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The Patterson-Schwartz Foundation: Making a Difference in Our Community
At Patterson-Schwartz, we embrace the philosophy that being a good neighbor is more than just giving money to a worthy cause – it’s about developing and investing in the community in which we live and do business. That’s why our sales associates and employees give countless hours of their time in support of various organizations and events. From keeping our streets clean by picking up roadside litter and helping to build homes for disadvantaged families, to serving on various charitable boards and committees, members of the Patterson-Schwartz family have an extensive history of individual involvement and personal commitment.
In addition to lending a helping hand, Patterson-Schwartz donates a portion of the proceeds from every real estate transaction to the Patterson-Schwartz Foundation which provides support to numerous local charitable organizations, ranging from social services and health care research to youth programs and garden clubs. Since its inception in 2001, the Patterson-Schwartz Foundation has donated over $1,200,000 to local organizations such as Delaware Marathon Running Festival, Delaware Housing Opportunity Fund, American Warrior Initiative, Delaware Center for Horticulture, Mary Campbell Center Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, Delaware Nature Society, NAMI Delaware, Faithful Friends Animal Society, St. Patrick’s Center and many more.
Together we are helping to make the community a better place to live and work.
Get to know a few of the organizations with which the Patterson-Schwartz Family is actively partnering, donating, and volunteering.
