Dan Zecher

Awakened Properties | Real Estate Investor Specialist
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Hi, I’m Dan Zecher, and Lancaster, PA has been my home all my life – except for a brief stint at Penn State. I’m deeply rooted in the community and committed to helping people find their perfect home or investment property.
I’ve been flipping homes for the past 8-9 years, and I’m passionate about turning properties into dream homes for families or profitable ventures for investors. My experience in real estate goes beyond transactions—it's about building relationships and being a trusted advisor throughout the journey.

At home, I’m kept on my toes by my wonderful wife, Caitlin, and our three children: Hailey (6), Reagan (4), and Brandt (1). When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with them, staying involved in Bible studies, and playing a round of golf whenever I can.

I aim to balance my love for real estate with family time, staying connected to my faith, and giving back to the Lancaster community that has given me so much. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, I’m here to help make your real estate goals a reality.

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"Matt made the whole process of selling my Uncle's house amazingly easy. I live in another town a few hours away and was concerned about my limited availability but once I got Matt on board he, and his team took over. They stayed in constant contac
"It was a pleasure working with Matt and Carissa! They made our home sale process so simple! They prepped us thoroughly and provided us with plenty of resources and expertise along the way. Their whole team was so courteous and professional. Highl
"Matt and his team helped us buy our first home in the greater Harrisburg area, and were a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. As first time homebuyers, Matt was truly helpful in guiding us through the process and making it a positive
"Amazing people to work with! We worked with Carissa Garpstas and couldn't have been better taken care of. Attentive to our needs and wants, we never felt rushed or pushed into a direction. Excellent communication from start to finish. The entire staf

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"Matt made the whole process of selling my Uncle's house amazingly easy. I live in another town a few hours away and was concerned about my limited availability but once I got Matt on board he, and his team took over. They stayed in constant contact and were able to send me what was needed electronically for signature. They are very knowledgeable of the area and we accepted an over asking pric
"It was a pleasure working with Matt and Carissa! They made our home sale process so simple! They prepped us thoroughly and provided us with plenty of resources and expertise along the way. Their whole team was so courteous and professional. Highly recommend!!"
"Matt and his team helped us buy our first home in the greater Harrisburg area, and were a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. As first time homebuyers, Matt was truly helpful in guiding us through the process and making it a positive and stress free experience from submitting our offer through closing on our house. We highly recommend working with them!"
"Amazing people to work with! We worked with Carissa Garpstas and couldn't have been better taken care of. Attentive to our needs and wants, we never felt rushed or pushed into a direction. Excellent communication from start to finish. The entire staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeful through the entire process. I 100% will be suggesting Koch Garpstas Realty to anyone who needs a home!"
"I absolutely loved working with Carissa! She has been with me every step of the way for TWO home purchases! She made the home search for both me and my husband such a positive experience. Her and Matt also made an amazing video of our home, shared it to their social medias and there’s no doubt that video helped with selling that property! I highly recommend her and her team!"
"Carissa was our realtor and she walked us through the process! We couldn't be happier with our home! She is incredibly knowledgable with the area and also helped us with recommendations all around town! Would recommend!"
"I've bought and sold multiple homes with Matt. He's always been great to work with. Very knowledgeable and the whole staff are extremely helpful with the tasks of buying and selling. They'll always be a go to for my real estate needs!"
"Matt and his team did an amazing job helping my parents sell their home. I highly recommend them for selling or buying a home."
"Carissa is exceptional! After meeting with several agents who fell short of our expectations, a friend recommended Carissa. From the very first day, she was unwavering in her commitment to help us find the perfect home in a short timeframe and within a specific area. She attentively listened to all our desires and concerns, guided us through the entire closing process, and even took us to see our
"5 star. Matt Koch and his team are very helpful in getting what you need in a home. Easy to talk to about your needs and we enjoy his client appreciation events. Makes us feel like a family. We love watching his wacky fun real estate homes that he is selling on the Facebook page. Thanks!"

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