Realtor in Dickson City, PA | Alexsis McGhee

Homes in Dickson City, PA are currently selling in an average of 13 days on market — roughly 75% faster than the national average of 52 days. Scranton and surrounding Lackawanna County communities are running on a similar pace. The exact timeline depends on price point, condition, and listing strategy. Well-priced, well-marketed homes in the $200K–$300K range often receive multiple offers within the first week. Alexsis builds a custom pricing and marketing strategy for each listing to maximize speed and sale price.

For most buyers, yes — 2026 is one of the better windows we've seen in NEPA. Pennsylvania's statewide median sale price is up 5.8% year-over-year ($308,500 as of March 2026), but Northeast Pennsylvania remains significantly more affordable than the state average and dramatically cheaper than NY and NJ. Inventory is tight but moving, mortgage rates have stabilized between 6%–7%, and motivated sellers are negotiating. First-time buyers should also explore PHFA, FHA, and USDA loan programs — many NEPA properties qualify for low-down-payment financing. Alexsis offers a free buyer strategy session to determine whether your specific situation supports buying now or waiting.

Scranton's median home price is approximately $190,000–$220,000 as of 2026, depending on the neighborhood. Premium areas like the Hill Section and Green Ridge typically run higher, while parts of South Scranton and North Scranton offer some of the most affordable single-family inventory in the region. Multi-family properties (2–4 units) in Scranton remain in strong demand from investors due to favorable rent-to-price ratios.

Alexsis serves buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Northeast Pennsylvania, including:

1. Lackawanna County: Scranton, Dickson City, Clarks Summit, Archbald, Olyphant, Carbondale, Throop, Jermyn

2. Luzerne County: Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Dallas, Exeter, Pittston

3. Wayne County: Honesdale, Lake Ariel, Hawley, Paupack

4. Pike County: Dingmans Ferry, Milford, Greentown

5. Monroe County: Tobyhanna, Mount Pocono, Pocono Pines, Stroudsburg

6. Susquehanna County and Wyoming County: select areas

Yes — first-time buyers are one of her largest client groups. Alexsis walks new buyers through every step: pre-approval, down payment assistance programs (including PHFA's Keystone Home Loan and HFA Preferred), home searches, offer strategy, inspections, appraisal, and closing day. She also coordinates with trusted local lenders who specialize in first-time buyer programs and can often help buyers close with as little as 3% down — sometimes 0% with USDA in qualifying areas of NEPA.

Yes — and unlike most agents, she's also an active investor herself. Alexsis and her husband Dylan own and operate rental properties and have completed multiple renovation projects throughout NEPA. She works with investors on single-family rentals, small multi-family (2–4 units), BRRRR-strategy deals, flip projects, and 1031 exchanges. Her hands-on experience means clients get real renovation cost estimates and accurate rent projections — not guesses.

That depends on what matters most — schools, price, or commute — but the most popular family neighborhoods in Northeast Pennsylvania include:

1. Clarks Summit (Abington Heights SD) — top schools, premium pricing

2. Dunmore (Dunmore SD) — established, walkable, close to Scranton

3. Greenridge & Hill Section, Scranton — historic homes, character, good schools

4. Dickson City (Mid Valley SD) — affordable, suburban, quick to amenities

5. Dallas, PA (Dallas SD) — Luzerne County's top-rated family district

6. Mountain Top (Crestwood SD) — quiet, family-oriented, growing

Alexsis can match you to the right NEPA neighborhood based on schools, budget, commute, and lifestyle.

Seller closing costs in Pennsylvania typically run 6%–8% of the sale price, which includes the real estate commission (usually 5%–6% split between listing and buyer's agents), PA transfer tax (1% state + 1% local in most NEPA municipalities), title clearance, and any seller-paid concessions. Alexsis provides every seller with a detailed net sheet before listing, so there are zero surprises at closing.

Technically no — but in a market moving at 13 days on market with multiple-offer situations, working without a REALTOR® usually costs buyers more than it saves. In PA, buyer's agent commissions are most often paid by the seller, meaning buyers get full representation, negotiation, contract review, and transaction management at no out-of-pocket cost in most transactions. Alexsis represents buyers across NEPA and can explain exactly how commission and representation work in your specific situation.