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Real estate agents get upbeat tour of city schools

The grand houses of Northwest Philadelphia aren't a tough sell for real estate agents. The schools are another matter. Lifelong West Mount Airy resident Rich McIlhenny, a RE/MAX real estate agent, had not set foot inside a neighborhood public school until Wednesday, when he and others whose job it is to sell the city toured five of its schools.

Rich McIlhenny, a RE/MAX agent, examines the computer lab at Emlen. "This has exceeded my expectations," he said. Officials want real estate agents to see that city schools are a solid option for home buyers.
Rich McIlhenny, a RE/MAX agent, examines the computer lab at Emlen. "This has exceeded my expectations," he said. Officials want real estate agents to see that city schools are a solid option for home buyers.Read more
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