
Hi! I’m Carissa Garpstas, a Lancaster County real estate agent, longtime Pennsylvania resident, and proud graduate of Millersville University with a BA in Mathematics.
Before real estate, I spent eight years in the hospitality and tourism industry, traveling to trade shows and promoting Lancaster County to domestic and international tour groups. That experience gave me a unique opportunity to really get to know this area - from its small towns and neighborhoods to the local businesses and hidden gems that make Lancaster County such a special place to call home.
I earned my real estate license in 2016, and today I love putting that local knowledge to work for my clients. Whether I’m helping someone buy their first home, relocate to Lancaster County, find a home that better fits their family, or sell a property they’ve loved for years, I want the experience to feel personal from beginning to end.
I take the time to understand what really matters to my clients. Schools, churches, commute times, neighborhoods, community, and even where you’ll grab your morning coffee can all play a part in finding the right place. And when it’s time to sell, I bring that same personal approach to preparing, pricing, marketing, and negotiating the sale of your home.
I’m also proud to be a co-founder of the Koch Garpstas Realty Group, where our philosophy is simple: Clients for Life. I want to be someone my clients can trust and turn to long after settlement.
When I’m not working with clients, my husband Dave and I are busy keeping up with our five kids. You can usually find me at gymnastics, baseball, soccer, dance, or wandering a local park or trail that conveniently ends somewhere near an ice cream shop.
And if you need a Lancaster County coffee shop recommendation, I’m definitely your person. I practically run on coffee and would be more than happy to meet you at one of my favorite local spots.
At the end of the day, my goal is simple: provide exceptional service, be someone my clients can trust, and make buying or selling a home feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more personal.
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