Prudential Preferred Realty Expands Presence in Laurel Highlands, Opens New Offices in Hidden Valley and Ligonier, Pa.

PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prudential Preferred Realty today opened two new offices in the Laurel Highlands to serve the local community, as well as those looking for resort properties. 

The new offices in downtown Ligonier, Pa., and on-site at Hidden Valley Resort are the company's 18th and 19th offices respectively.  The company has tapped two proven Prudential Preferred Realty managers, Bill Hammill and Janice Smarto, to lead the new offices.   

"Expanding our footprint in the Laurel Highlands makes perfect sense for our company, and we're thrilled to have two veteran managers leading the new offices," said Ron Croushore, owner and CEO of Prudential Preferred Realty. "Our teams of professional agents know the market and understand the unique qualities many buyers look for in the quaint town of Ligonier or on the mountain at Hidden Valley.  With the local residential real estate market on an upswing, the time was right to expand our offerings in the area."  

Prudential Preferred Realty -- Hidden Valley Office

Prudential Preferred Realty's Hidden Valley office is located on-site at Hidden Valley Resort, 66 Craighead Drive in Hidden Valley, Pa., and will be managed by Bill Hammill, current manager of the Laurel Highlands office.  He will maintain responsibilities for both offices. Prudential will mark the office opening with a "wine & cheese" grand-opening event scheduled for the community and Prudential agents at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 6, at the Prudential Preferred Realty Hidden Valley office.    

"Hidden Valley Resort is proud to partner with Prudential Preferred Realty as our exclusive on-site real estate company," said Scott Bender, vice president of operations, Hidden Valley Resort. "Prudential Preferred Realty brings a keen focus on customer service and a high level of professionalism that we believe will serve our community well."    

The Hidden Valley team at Prudential Preferred Realty is expert in matching the right property with the individual buyer's needs. With many available properties from which to choose, the agents at Hidden Valley can help guide prospective home buyers through the beautiful lots, homes or condos that are available year-round or as vacation properties.  To contact the Hidden Valley office, call 800-244-3777 or visit them online.

Prudential Preferred Realty -- Ligonier Office

Prudential Preferred Realty's Ligonier office is located at 115 S. Market Street and will be managed by Janice Smarto, a credentialed REALTOR® with a 30-year track record of real estate success.  Smarto also currently manages the Prudential Preferred Realty Greensburg office and will maintain responsibilities for both offices. While the office is open for business now, a grand opening celebration will be held in conjunction with the Ligonier Chamber of Commerce at the Prudential Preferred Realty office on July 25.  The public is invited to attend to learn more about the properties available in the Ligonier area.    

Smarto and her team are experts in residential real estate in the Ligonier region, particularly in fine homes and new construction, two specialties that are important to customers in the Ligonier market. The seven agents in the Ligonier office will serve customers between Greensburg, Pa. and Donegal, Pa.  To contact the Ligonier office, call 724-238-7600 or visit them online.  

Prudential Preferred Realty in Southwestern Pennsylvania is part of the national Prudential network, yet is locally owned and operated.  Prudential Preferred Realty's professional agents have been helping Western Pennsylvanians with their real estate challenges for generations. Visit http://www.prudentialpreferredrealty.com or call 800-860-SOLD to learn more about how Prudential Preferred Realty's agents can help with your real estate challenges.

SOURCE Prudential Preferred Realty