Carissa Garpstas

Team Owner | Real Estate Advisor | Operations
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Hi! I’m Carissa Garpstas, a proud Pennsylvania resident for over 20 years and a graduate of Millersville University with a BA in Mathematics. After college, I dove headfirst into an exciting 8-year career in the hospitality industry, traveling to trade shows to promote the best of Lancaster County to international and domestic tour groups. Through this, I developed a deep knowledge of the area and all it has to offer, from its charming small towns to the must-see spots.

Now, I’m thrilled to use that local expertise in real estate, helping my clients explore Lancaster County, uncover hidden gems, and most importantly, find their dream home! Whether it's schools, churches, work commutes, or the perfect house style, I focus on what truly matters to you because a home is so much more than just four walls—it’s where memories are made.

When I’m not showing homes, my husband Dave and I are busy keeping up with our five kids. You can find me at gymnastics, baseball, soccer, dance, or happily wandering a park or trail that conveniently leads to an ice cream shop. And speaking of convenience, if you need a coffee shop recommendation, I’m your go-to! I practically run on coffee and would love to meet you at my favorite spot.

Since getting my real estate license in 2016, my goal has been simple: provide top-notch customer service and make the home-buying experience as personal and enjoyable as possible. Let’s make your dream home a reality!

In the Words of my Clients

Success Stories

"Carissa and the team were great to work with. Fantastic service from start to finish. Many thanks, indeed!!!!"
"Matt helped my wife and I buy our first house back in 2018 when I got out of the military. He made the process so smooth and got us a great deal! Highly recommend this team."
"Abi was an excellent navigator to buying a home in this competitive area. One of the team members was always available and stepped up to show homes in such a fast paced market. We are thankful that they made it as simple as possible. Abi heard what w
"We loved our experience buying our home with Carissa. She was helpful and responsive and made the process smooth and stress free. Would recommend her to anyone"

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"Carissa and the team were great to work with. Fantastic service from start to finish. Many thanks, indeed!!!!"
"Matt helped my wife and I buy our first house back in 2018 when I got out of the military. He made the process so smooth and got us a great deal! Highly recommend this team."
"Abi was an excellent navigator to buying a home in this competitive area. One of the team members was always available and stepped up to show homes in such a fast paced market. We are thankful that they made it as simple as possible. Abi heard what we wanted from the beginning and was committed to our goals throughout the process!"
"We loved our experience buying our home with Carissa. She was helpful and responsive and made the process smooth and stress free. Would recommend her to anyone"
"Matt and his team were great to work, going above and beyond to be both helpful and available!"
"There are hardly enough words to describe how thrilled I am to have met Carissa! She is professional, smart, resourceful and sincerely friendly. Carissa guided me through the buying process without a hiccup so that I could close on a home I wanted in barely two weeks and she did so while I was living on the other side of the country! We are planning on buying another home in Lancaster within the n
"Working with Carissa and her team was an absolute dream. Carissa took the lead and literally walked us through every step of what could have been a tedious process. She was patient and kind while we looked for the right place that fit our needs. We were very specific in what we wanted and she listened with a careful ear and communicated to us with excellent communication skills. Carissa maintaine
"Carissa was great and so easy to work with. Excellent communication and really knows her stuff. I highly recommend her for any type of home or investment purchase!"
"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!!"

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