About Tim Tepes, The Lehigh Valley's Premier Real Estate Professional | 36 Years
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About Tim Tepes, The Lehigh Valley's Premier Real Estate Professional & Broker

The Most Experienced Agent in the Region, Serving Northampton 18067 and 14 Eastern Pennsylvania Counties. 36+ years. 700+ transactions. 2,000+ clients served. Free consultation.

Guiding Lehigh Valley buyers and sellers since 1990

Tim Tepes, PA Licensed Associate Broker

Tim Tepes, The Lehigh Valley's Most Trusted Real Estate Agent & Broker

Founder, Tim Tepes Real Estate LLC
Serving the same Lehigh Valley community since 1990
2,000+ clients helped
Key to Northampton Borough & Tim Tepes Day

Tim Tepes is a PA Licensed Associate Broker and REALTOR® with more than 36 years of experience serving the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, one of the most experienced and trusted real estate professionals in the region. He is the founder of Tim Tepes Real Estate LLC with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty.

Since 1990, Tim has helped over 2,000 clients buy, sell, and invest in real estate, closing 700+ transactions across the Lehigh Valley market. His deep expertise spans Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon Counties, including the communities of Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Whitehall, Northampton, Nazareth, Parkland, Saucon Valley, Salisbury Township, Allentown, Easton, Schnecksville, and beyond. But Tim's reach extends far beyond the Lehigh Valley core. He serves 14 eastern Pennsylvania counties, including the Poconos (Monroe, Pike, Carbon).

He specializes in buyer's agent and seller's agent representation, new construction, luxury properties, investment properties, probate and estate sales, downsizing and relocation, small multifamily assets, land and lots, and 1031 exchange and DST consulting. As a Past President of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® and an AI Certified Agent, Tim combines decades of market knowledge with modern technology to deliver clear communication, honest pricing guidance, and strong negotiation.

Tim's bond with the Lehigh Valley goes well beyond closings. He has served in leadership roles on area boards and as Past President of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®, and his hometown has honored him with the Key to Northampton Borough and a Tim Tepes Day on the borough calendar in recognition of decades of community service. He has watched this region grow and change since 1990, and he still treats every buyer, seller, and investor like a neighbor.

Tim is also a trusted expert in real estate investing, helping clients build wealth through income-producing properties, 1031 exchanges, and Delaware Statutory Trusts. Learn more in his Investment Properties Guide.

His brokerage, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty, is located at 2720 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

For video market updates, home tours, and Lehigh Valley real estate tips, watch Tim on YouTube.

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For the full Tim Tepes experience, visit TimTepes.com

The Numbers Behind the Experience

36+
Years in the Lehigh Valley
2,000+
Clients Helped
700+
Documented Transactions
305+
Current Google Reviews
"Tim is an absolute pro to work with! I appreciate his expertise. I highly recommend Tim to family and friends!"
Google review
"Tim has helped us purchase a new home, sell a home and find renters for our rental home. He is a pleasure to work with and is so knowledgeable about the real estate market."
Amie Tracy, Google review

These are excerpts from Tim's real Google reviews. 305+ reviews and a 5.0 star rating as of 2026. Read them all on Google, or view the full client testimonials page.

Community Honors & Recognition

Honors From the Community Tim Serves

Three decades of service earn trust in ways that show up beyond the transaction. Tim's hometown and industry peers have recognized him for it.

Key to Northampton Borough

Presented by his hometown in recognition of decades of community leadership and service.

Tim Tepes Day

A day on the Northampton Borough calendar honoring Tim's decades of community service.

Past President, Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Elected leadership of the region's professional association of real estate agents.

305+ Google Reviews

A 5.0 star rating from the clients and neighbors Tim has served since 1990.

Read Client Reviews

What credentials and designations does Tim Tepes hold?

  • PA Licensed Associate Broker, AB062628L
  • REALTOR®, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty
  • Past President, Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
  • AI Certified Agent
  • More than 36 years of real estate experience
  • 2,000+ clients served with 700+ closed transactions

What Services Does Tim Tepes Provide for Lehigh Valley PA?

Tim Tepes offers the full spectrum of real estate services, from first-time buyers to luxury sellers, investment properties to 1031 exchanges.

Buyer's Agent

Expert representation for homebuyers at every price point.

First-Time Buyers

Dedicated guidance from pre-approval to closing.

Seller's Agent

Strategic pricing, marketing, and negotiation.

New Construction

Representation for new builds with leading builders.

Luxury Properties

Discreet, high-touch service for high-value properties.

Investment Properties

Acquisition and sale of income-producing real estate.

Probate & Estates

Compassionate handling of estate and probate sales.

1031 Exchanges

Tax-deferred exchange guidance and DST consulting.

How I Market Your Home, Step by Step

Service Areas, 14 Eastern Pennsylvania Counties, 100+ Communities

Tim Tepes serves 14 eastern Pennsylvania counties with deep expertise rooted in Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon Counties, covering more ground than any single competitor in his home region.

Northampton County

Easton, Bethlehem, Bangor, Nazareth, Northampton, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Wilson, Forks Township, Palmer Township, and 30+ more communities.

Lehigh County

Allentown, Emmaus, Whitehall, Salisbury Township, Parkland, South Whitehall, Upper Macungie, Lower Macungie, Coopersburg, and 15+ more communities.

Carbon County

Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, Nesquehoning, Weatherly, Bowmanstown, and growing communities with Pocono access.

Extended Reach

Bucks CountyMontgomery CountyBerks CountyMonroe CountyChester CountyLancaster CountyLuzerne CountySchuylkill CountyPhiladelphia CountyDelaware CountyLackawanna CountyPike County

Why is Tim Tepes Northampton PA 18067's most experienced agent?

Tim Tepes is not just another real estate agent, he is a PA Licensed Associate Broker with 36+ years of proven results and a genuine commitment to every client relationship in Northampton 18067 and beyond.

Free Consultation

Complimentary initial consultation for buyers and sellers, no obligation, just expert guidance.

Evening & Weekend Appointments

Available by request, your schedule matters. Real estate doesn't follow a 9-to-5.

Locally Owned Since 1990

Deep community roots in the Lehigh Valley for over three decades, not a faceless franchise.

36+ Years, 700+ Transactions

One of the longest-tenured and most prolific brokers in the region, documented results, not projections.

Licensed Associate Broker

A higher designation than standard agent licensure, supervisory authority and advanced education.

Past President, GLVR®

Industry leadership as Past President of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®, shaping regional standards.

AI Certified Agent

Leveraging cutting-edge technology for marketing, market analysis, and maximum property exposure.

Accepting New Clients

Always welcoming new relationships, first-time buyers, seasoned investors, and everything in between.

Honest Pricing & Clear Communication

Straightforward answers, transparent market analysis, and pricing guidance backed by 36 years of expertise.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Evening and weekend appointments available. Free consultation for buyers and sellers across the Lehigh Valley.

In His Own Words

A Conversation with Tim

The questions clients ask before they hire, and the answers Tim gives before they ask.

How did you get your start in real estate?
I started in 1990, before the internet changed how any of us shop for a home. You learned the market the hard way back then, by walking the streets, knowing the towns, and listening to people. That foundation stuck with me. Thirty-six years later I still price homes from real comparable sales and real neighborhood knowledge, not from a website's ballpark number, and I still believe the only way to know a market is to live in it.
Why did you found Tim Tepes Real Estate LLC with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Cassidon Realty?
I wanted the freedom to run my business my way, straight answers, honest pricing, and service that does not stop at closing, while staying connected to a brand and a local office that stand for the same thing. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Cassidon Realty in Bethlehem gives my clients a real office, real local roots, and the support of a national brand. That combination has served over 2,000 clients well since 1990.
What is the biggest misconception about the Lehigh Valley market?
That one number can describe the whole region. The Lehigh Valley is not one market, it is dozens of them. A rowhome in Bethlehem's South Side, a ranch in Whitehall, a farmhouse in Moore Township, and new construction in Palmer Township move at different paces and different prices at the same time. After 700+ transactions, I can tell you the neighborhood-level story instead of the headline, and that is what actually matters when you buy or sell.
What do you enjoy most about working with first-time buyers?
The day they get the keys. I have been that guide since 1990, and I still love watching someone realize the place is theirs. First-time buyers come in with a hundred questions, about pre-approval, PHFA programs, inspections, closing costs, and I have heard all of them, so I can answer straight and keep the process calm. A first-time buyer who understands every step rarely gets surprised, and surprise is what turns excitement into stress.
Why do probate and estate sales matter so much to you?
Because those calls come at the hardest moment in a family's life, and the house is usually the biggest thing they have to sort out. An executor is grieving and also responsible for someone else's home, which is a lot to carry. I have guided many families through it, and my job is to take the real estate weight off their shoulders: pricing it fairly, preparing it gently, and selling it well so they can move forward. That work is some of the most important I do.
What advice do you give every client before they list a home?
Price it like a buyer, not like a seller. Everyone loves their own home, but buyers compare it to everything else on the market, so I show my clients the real comparable sales and we set a price that brings the right buyer quickly. Then we present it the way today's buyers shop, with professional photos, video, and digital exposure, because how a home shows online decides how many offers it gets. Do those two things and the market does the rest.

Want to ask Tim a question of your own?

In the Community

More than a Realtor, a community leader.

Tim Tepes has spent more than 36 years building the Lehigh Valley, not just selling in it. Away from the closing table, he leads industry associations, coaches youth sports, and gives his time to the organizations that make this region home.

Community Honors

Honored by the hometown I serve.

Two recognitions from Northampton Borough that mean a great deal to me, earned over decades of service to the community.

Recipient of

Key to Northampton Borough

I received the Key to Northampton Borough in recognition of decades of service to the community. To be trusted with this honor by the town I call home means everything to me.

Framed proclamation certificate honoring Tim Tepes
Ceremonial key to Northampton Borough presented to Tim Tepes
Tim Tepes speaking at an event podium
Declared in my honor

"Tim Tepes Day" in Northampton Borough

Northampton Borough declared Tim Tepes Day in my honor. I am deeply grateful to serve the residents and families who make this community what it is.

Association Leadership

Tim helps guide the real estate profession at the local, state, and national levels.

  • President of the Java Society
  • Board of Directors, Greater Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors
  • Board, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
  • Committees, National Association of Realtors

Building & Industry

Tim works alongside the builders and industry professionals who shape the region's housing.

  • Member, Lehigh Valley Builders Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Builders Association
  • Member, National Association of Home Builders

Community & Service

From youth sports to local ministries, Tim gives his time and support across the Lehigh Valley.

  • Active in his church
  • Coaching and donating to the Northampton Area Athletic Association
  • Board, Concrete Kid Education Foundation, and its foundation board
  • Past member, Exchange Club
  • Member, Chamber of Commerce
  • Volunteer and supporter of New Bethany Ministry
  • Ongoing volunteer and donor to many organizations across the Lehigh Valley, with his time and support

When you work with Tim, you work with someone invested in the places you live.

Text Tim (484) 275-0056

Questions about the community or the market? Text Tim anytime.

Fair Housing Commitment

Tim Tepes and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Cassidon Realty are committed to compliance with all applicable fair housing laws. We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Evening and weekend appointments available by request.

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Cap Rates, 1031 Exchanges, DSTs & More, Everything You Need to Know About Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing.

Compiled by Tim Tepes, PA Licensed Associate Broker with 36+ years of experience helping investors succeed in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

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