8B — October 2025 — Women in Business — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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W omen in B usiness Dedicated agent with Iron Valley Real Estate of Chambersburg An interview with Marin Coldsmith: Turning real estate goals into reality
ell us how and when you began your ca- reer in the profession you are in: I began real estate back in 2018 when I was looking to embark on a career journey that I was passionate about. My husband and I started investing in long term real estate rentals in 2017 when we got married, and I quickly developed a passion for real estate. That passion grew from not only real estate investing, but helping clients buy and sell real estate and guide them through the journey. What is your current position: I am currently a real estate agent with Iron Valley Real Estate of Cham- bersburg, as well as an owner/ manager of our personal rental properties (Nathan and Marin Coldsmith dba “Coldsmith Capital”) Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? My husband and I were already investing in real estate, and it made sense to jump in to the real estate profession. I was working in customer service at the time in a corporate position and I wasn’t fulfilled. I wanted to do something that gave me free- dom and flexibility, but more importantly, something that I LOVED to do. My dad always T
and grow relationships in ways that otherwise may not be possible. I love connecting with people on social media and sharing bits and pieces of our lives – especially how you can have a successful business/ career while being a mom. What were some of your early goals and did any- thing happen in your ca- reer /profession to enhance or change them? One of my earliest goals was to get out of corporate America. I was able to do that, and haven’t looked back since. I readjust my goals yearly and am always striving to grow and stand out. What unique qualities and/or personality do you feel makes you most suc- cessful in your profession? I absolutely love people – I love connecting with people, hear- ing their stories, and bringing their dreams to light. I am a visionary, so helping people see their future in homes we show, giving advice on home décor/remodeling, and truly just being down to earth. I always work with integrity and honesty and my work is so much deeper than a paycheck – I’m always client focused. That will never change and I love that those things have continued to prove that I will stay successful in this career and be a part of others’ real
estate stories. What challenges and/or obstacles do you feel you needed to overcome to be- come as successful as you are today? I had to overcome feeling like I was in competi- tion with other agents. We are all doing what we can to be our best and serve OUR clients the best – they’re not my competi- tion, they’re really my cowork- ers and I love getting to bring deals together with them. What was the most defin - ing moment for you in the profession you are cur- rently in? I’ve had a lot of de- fining moments, but the most defining moment was when I was put in my first TOUGH spot in a transaction – the deal was going to blow apart and I HAD to get creative. Real estate is a profession where you HAVE to think outside the box and get strategic. Do you feel being a wom- an is an advantage, disad- vantage or no advantage in today’s business world? Why? Why not? I see it being both an advantage and a dis- advantage. The advantage is – you’re relatable as a woman. I feel it’s easier to share stories as a woman and use my life lessons to share with clients. The relationships and how women can work with people allow us. MAREJ
Marin Coldsmith Real Estate Agent Years with company/firm: 2.5 Years in field: 7 Years in real estate industry: 7 Real estate organizations/affiliations: Property Investor/Property Manager
said “find something you love to do and you’ll never ‘work’ a day in your life.” What was your greatest professional accomplish- ment in 2024? 2024 was a successful year. It was the big- gest year of real estate sales, in gross volume and commission. I also stepped into property man- agement full time to develop systems we could use to con- tinue to grow our own rentals. What was your most nota- ble project, deal, or transac- tion in 2024? I helped a client sell their home that they had purchased in 2022. They bought the home sight unseen (trusted my vision to choose their home for them as they were relocating from out of state!), completely transformed the space, and then resold just two years later for just under $100,000 more than they bought it. How do you manage the work/life balance? As a busy mom of 2 boys that are 2 and under, I prioritize my family,
but also my clients. The boys join me for showings, settle- ments, and client meetings. I want to show them how im- portant it is to love what you do, work with integrity, and serve others well. We always celebrate as a family whenever we close a deal. Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career? My husband has defi - nitely been the strongest influ - ence. He has encouraged me from day 1, and works along- side me in this industry. He always keeps my perspective clear, encourages me to dream bigger and find new innovative ways to stand out, and makes sure that I always have what I need to be the best agent and property manager I can be! What impact has social media/networking had on your business? Social media has opened up countless op- portunities to connect with clients, local businesses, and industry professionals to build
Morgan Properties partners with Funnel to elevate resident experience across portfolio
CBRE’s Villa inks $1.1M sale of former drive-in movie site for redev. in Wayne, NJ
TAMPA, FL — Funnel , the AI-infused multifamily CRM, has announced its newest part-
Morgan Properties was look- ing for a technology solution to better support their day-to-day operations as consumer expec - tations continue to evolve and AI becomes more integrated into business processes. They needed a platform that would integrate well with their ex - isting operations, while help- ing them adapt to changing customer needs, plus a vendor committed to ongoing support. After piloting Funnel while evaluating other options, and seeing how the platform has helped other large multifam- ily operators streamline their workflows, the Morgan Prop - erties’ team determined that Funnel was the best tool avail- able today to help execute more efficiently, serve residents more effectively, and stay responsive to evolving market demands. “We’re excited to partner
with the team at Morgan Prop- erties as they set a new bar for how teams engage with renters and deliver exceptional experi - ences,” said Nikki Hand , chief customer officer of Funnel. “Funnel’s renter-centric archi- tecture future-proofs opera- tions by keeping the resident experience at the center of every workflow, giving Morgan Properties’ teams the tools to deliver consistent, personalized service at scale.” Funnel proudly partners with nine of the top 15 Na - tional Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) owners and managers. Its steady inno- vation and customer-driven improvements make Funnel the choice for multifamily owners and managers seek- ing to challenge industry norms and drive greater success. MAREJ
ner Morgan Properties . Morgan Prop- erties is roll- ing out Fun- nel’s award- winning mul- tifamily CRM across its en- tire portfolio this year.
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in the negotiations. She also procured the buyer in the deal. “With frontage on US 46, the site offers tremendous visibil- ity from NJ Route 23 and I-80, making it ideal for a number of development options,” said Villa. “CBRE is delighted to have completed this transac- tion for a very special retail site along one of New Jersey’s best retail corridors.” Located on 1.6-acres, the property at 461 Rte. 46 is ac- cessible from Galesi Dr. MAREJ
WAYNE, NJ — CBRE an- nounced the $1.1 million sale of a former drive-in movie
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site located at 461 Rte. 46 in Wayne. The development parcel was ac- quired by an investor from Tozzo Route 46 LLC. Senior VP
“We chose Funnel because they were the best partner to sup- port our teams as we improve how we serve residents and en- hance the leasing experience.” said Samantha McQuown , SVP of Operations at Morgan Properties. “Using this product is helping us achieve our orga- nizational objectives, and al- lows our teams to focus on what matters most, our customers.”
Marta Villa spearheaded the marketing campaign and represented the seller Marta Villa
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