Kate Vail

Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
I believe in helping my clients have the best experience as sellers and buyers in any market. This starts with real-time market information and compassionate support, which are just a few of the tools I have gained from being a productive agent since 2004. I began my lifelong commitment to learning with a Fortune 100 company before transitioning to become an options trader on the floor. I have utilized this financial training to invest in real estate, Airbnb, and more. Since then, I have represented sellers, buyers, and developers in new construction, residential, and commercial projects of up to 20 units. Let's discuss how my unique skills and experience can help you achieve your goals!
Highlights *
75
Recent sales
$65K-$3.85M
Price range
$310K
Median price
23
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
2520 Webster St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
7/15/2026 $430,000 Buyer
324 Queen St #B
Philadelphia, PA 19147
6/26/2026 $660,000 Buyer
733 Latona St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
6/17/2026 $497,000 Seller
1201 Fitzwater St #401
Philadelphia, PA 19147
6/5/2026 $300,000 Buyer
2301 Cherry St #4A
Philadelphia, PA 19103
6/2/2026 $450,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
52
Total Value
$17,819,595
Median Sale Price
$267,500
Price Range
$65K - $1.12M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
25
Total Value
$13,715,350
Median Sale Price
$401,500
Price Range
$131K - $3.85M

Sales Volume Timeline

Kate Vail’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $1.3M Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $920K Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $4.1M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $2.1M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $1.9M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $1.6M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $2.6M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $3M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $1.6M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $2.7M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $6M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $3.3M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026: $430K Q3 2023 Total Sales $1.3M Q4 2023 Total Sales $920K Q1 2024 Total Sales $4.1M Q2 2024 Total Sales $2.1M Q3 2024 Total Sales $1.9M Q4 2024 Total Sales $1.6M Q1 2025 Total Sales $2.6M Q2 2025 Total Sales $3M Q3 2025 Total Sales $1.6M Q4 2025 Total Sales $2.7M Q1 2026 Total Sales $6M Q2 2026 Total Sales $3.3M Q3 2026 (Jul 1-Aug 28) Total Sales $430K

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (56)

Natalie Oshin
Philadelphia, PA - Aug 1, 2026

Kate Vail made buying our home a smooth and genuinely enjoyable experience. From our very first conversation, she took the time to understand what we were looking for and made it clear that she would treat our working relationship as much more than just a business transaction. She was consistently responsive — answering questions quickly, even nights/weekends — and her knowledge of the local market gave us real confidence at every step, especially when it came to negotiating the offer and navigating inspection issues. Kate was patient with our questions, honest with her advice, and made a process that can be stressful feel manageable and even fun. After closing, she even shared her personal list of trusted local businesses to help us with our upcoming move and improvements to our new home. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone buying or selling in the Philadelphia area.

Source: Google

Kai Kilchrist
Philadelphia, PA - Jul 1, 2026

Working with Kate was one of the best parts of our home-buying experience. From start to finish, she was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping us make the right decisions. What stood out the most was her communication. My husband had A LOT of questions throughout the process, and she never once made us feel like we were asking too much. She responded to every text and email promptly, no matter how many we sent, and always took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. She never pressured us and was always happy to offer thoughtful, honest advice whenever we asked for her opinion. Her guidance helped us feel confident throughout what can otherwise be a very overwhelming process. Beyond being an outstanding real estate agent, she is truly a kind, professional, and caring person who puts her clients first. We always felt supported, informed, and valued every step of the way. We couldn't recommend her more highly and are so grateful for everything she did for us. So, if you're looking for someone who is responsive, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about her clients, she is absolutely the person you want by your side.

Source: Google

Brendan Goldman
Philadelphia, PA - Jun 1, 2026

Run, don't walk, to get Kate Vail as your agent! Kate's a brilliant woman with an exceptional eye for esthetics who really listens to her clients. Also, she's a delight to spend time with--no small consideration when you're spending countless hours looking for a house. Kate made us feel confident throughout the process, held our hands when necessary and consistently went above and beyond. I recommend her 1000% without any reservations

Source: Google

Tyler King
Philadelphia, PA - Jun 1, 2026

Tyler, thank you so much for this — I appreciate the support. Helping you both land your very first home (and get that first offer accepted!) was such a joy. You made the whole process a pleasure. Congratulations again on becoming homeowners. Give that pup a belly rub from me, and I'm sure I'll see you all at the dog park soon!

Source: Google

Dwayne Eppy
Philadelphia, PA - Jun 1, 2026

I found Kate after doing a search for realtors who sell in South Philly. Kate got back to me immediately (within hours, unlike some of the other realtors that took days to respond, or did not respond at all). Kate prepared for our first in-person meeting with all the information I needed to make a decision on listing -market trends, comps, etc. She knew the market so well that she actually suggested that we could list higher than what I was expecting to list at. I had my furniture in the house, but she suggested that having it staged, with additional furniture, art etc, would make a huge difference. I was hesitant, but trusted Kate. The house looked amazing after being staged, and made a huge difference. We had a tremendous response as soon as the house went on the market and with Kate's advice we were able to get multiple offers within 2 days of listing, and closed with an above asking offer, higher than I could have imagined. Highly recommend Kate for her knowledge of the market, confidence and efficiency throughout the process.

Source: Google

Professional Info

Brokerage

Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
2000 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
PA RS278677

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • CLHMS
  • CNE

Hobbies

  • Art
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Community Activities
  • Family
  • Food & Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Health & Wellness
  • Television & Film

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.