Real estate veteran Andy Bencsics has joined Achieve Realty. Andy brings to Achieve Realty 20 years experience as a full time real estate professional.

Andy started working at the age of 13 at his uncle’s bowling alley and through his high school and college years, worked as a house painter. He graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1981 with a major in Geography and thereafter worked as a route manager for a courier company.

In 1986 Andy began his career as a REALTOR(R) and in 1995 earned his Brokers License. This licensure class means that Andy has completed the course work and tests necessary to operate a real estate brokerage. In fact, Andy co-owned RE/MAX New Horizons in Pittsburgh, PA and helped operate the business for many years.

Andy also earned the designation of Seniors Real Estate Specialist. SRES(R) is the only desgnation and marketing program specifically designed to serve senior property owners. SRES(R) designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transistions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling a home.

Asked about his longevity in the real estate profession, Andy answered, “there are two reasons for my success. First, I earn the trust of each and every one of my clients. Second, I am proactive – I can foresee potential problems and prevent them from occurring.”

His favorite aspect of  his career is helping people with the largest financial transaction in their lives. “I like the daily challenges that occur because every real estate deal is different,” said Andy.

Achieve Realty Vice-President Lawton Stokes states, “Andy is a leader and a team player. He’s got extensive experience listing and selling and running a real estate office. He’s a tremendous addition to our company.”

Andy is involved with numerous activities outside of work. He coaches lacrosse, basketball and soccer. He is a church volunteer at St. Teresa of Avila. Andy loves spending time with his wife and their two sons.

Andy’s geographic area of concentration is Pittsburgh’s North Hills.

To learn more about Andy, click here.

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