About Max

From Agency Strategy to Real Estate

Max Karasick spent years at major agencies building plans, reading data and reaching the right people. Now he does the same for buyers, sellers, renters and investors across Philadelphia, the Main Line and New Jersey.

The Number and the Feeling

At major agencies, Max’s job was to build a plan, read the data and put the right message in front of the right people. Real estate needs the same discipline. That is the strategist. The realtor is the other half: patient with every question, honest about every tradeoff and never pushy. Real estate is the vehicle. Strategy is the work.

At a Glance

  • Compass agent, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

  • 5+ years in real estate

  • 90+ transactions and $30M+ sold and leased

  • 37+ five-star reviews on Google and Zillow

  • Buyers, sellers, renters, investors and agent referrals

  • Philadelphia, the Main Line and New Jersey

Philadelphia and New Jersey

Max grew up in Montclair and has lived in Philadelphia for over a decade. He knows why people move between the two and what changes when they do.

How Max Works

The Plan Comes First. Goals, numbers and timeline before a single showing or listing photo.

Numbers Over Asking Prices. Recent sales and live competition decide what something is worth.

Reach the Right Person. For sellers, a defined buyer. For buyers, the homes that fit and the ones that come up quietly.

No Pressure. Patient with every question and honest about every tradeoff. The decision stays yours.

Max Karasick, Compass real estate agent, with the Philadelphia skyline behind him

Outside of work

Skiing, tennis, pickleball, hiking and a lot of coffee

Andrew C.

Buyer and investor · Google review

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He has an expert knowledge of all the different neighborhoods in Philly - down to a street by street level… He sets up his offers to be win-wins for both the buyer and seller so everyone walks away happy.

From verified Google and Zillow reviews.

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He has an expert knowledge of all the different neighborhoods in Philly - down to a street by street level… He sets up his offers to be win-wins for both the buyer and seller so everyone walks away happy.

Andrew C.

Buyer and investor · Google review

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He has an expert knowledge of all the different neighborhoods in Philly - down to a street by street level… He sets up his offers to be win-wins for both the buyer and seller so everyone walks away happy.

Andrew C.

Buyer and investor · Google review

Questions About Working With Max

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Compass, 1430 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · 973-715-9490 · max@maxkarasick.com

Max Karasick is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Serving Philadelphia, the Main Line and New Jersey. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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© 2026 Max Karasick. All Rights Reserved.

Compass, 1430 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · 973-715-9490 · max@maxkarasick.com

Max Karasick is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Serving Philadelphia, the Main Line and New Jersey. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Equal Housing Opportunity logo
© 2026 Max Karasick. All Rights Reserved.

Compass, 1430 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · 973-715-9490 · max@maxkarasick.com

Max Karasick is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Serving Philadelphia, the Main Line and New Jersey. Equal Housing Opportunity.

REALTOR logo
Equal Housing Opportunity logo
© 2026 Max Karasick. All Rights Reserved.