Carissa Garpstas

Team Owner | Real Estate Advisor | Operations
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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.

In the Words of my Clients

Success Stories

"Amazing team that truly knows the market and cares deeply about each of their clients. Highly recommend them!"
"I was looking for a home to call my own and I didn’t have a great deal of time to make it happen.. Matt has been tremendous with both his help and willingness to work around my schedule! I have been blessed to have him in my corner! Thank you sir.."
"Matthew Koch provided exceptional service from the first walkthrough to settlement. Matt and Kaylin-office were always available to answer any questions throughout the process."
"After the passing of our father, Matt helped my brother and I sell our childhood home. He made the process simple and painless. He came well-recommended and met or exceeded all of our expectations."

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"Amazing team that truly knows the market and cares deeply about each of their clients. Highly recommend them!"
"I was looking for a home to call my own and I didn’t have a great deal of time to make it happen.. Matt has been tremendous with both his help and willingness to work around my schedule! I have been blessed to have him in my corner! Thank you sir.."
"Matthew Koch provided exceptional service from the first walkthrough to settlement. Matt and Kaylin-office were always available to answer any questions throughout the process."
"After the passing of our father, Matt helped my brother and I sell our childhood home. He made the process simple and painless. He came well-recommended and met or exceeded all of our expectations."
"Carissa was recommended by my son in law who is a real estate investor. Carissa walked us through the process prior to making the commitment to work with her team, and our experience went pretty much exactly as described. We will be purchasing another property in the future and we will be working with Carissa which is about the best endorsement I could give. A very satisfied customer!"
"My home was only on the market for 2 days before it sold. Carissa is THE BEST IN LANCASTER! I really appreciated her communication, honesty, and attention to detail throughout everything. I would highly recommend Carissa to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She gets results and makes the process smooth."
"We sold and bought a house with Matt's group. They were extremely insightful and offered sound advice on pricing. I highly recommend this group."
"I had a fabulous experience with Koch Garpstas Realty Group. Courtney and her team were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, understanding, and communicative. They helped me find a great home in a location I love. 10/10 recommend!"
"Selling a home can be stressful, but working with Matt Koch made it feel smooth and easy. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and guided us through every step with confidence. We really appreciated how seamless the entire process was and would absolutely highly recommend them to others!"

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