Welcome to Gloria Sells PGH

Let’s Find or Sell Your Little Piece of Pittsburgh

I’m Gloria Van Solkema, your trusted real estate partner. Having helped over 100 clients successfully navigate their real estate transactions, I bring a thoughtful, strategic approach backed by a deep knowledge of the Pittsburgh market, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for helping others.

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Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and I’m here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Whether you’re buying your first home, downsizing, relocating, or searching for your next investment property, I provide expert guidance, strong negotiation skills, and personalized support every step of the way. My goal is to help you feel confident, comfortable, and cared for — because real estate is more than a transaction, it’s part of your story.

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Buying

Guiding you to confidently find the right home that fits your lifestyle, goals, and budget, from start to finish.

Selling

Positioning your home to stand out in the market so you can maximize value with a smooth, strategic sale.

Relocating

Making your move to Pittsburgh seamless by guiding you through neighborhoods, logistics, and every step in between.

Investing

Partnering with you to identify smart opportunities and navigate Pittsburgh’s market to build long-term wealth through real estate.

  • "We had a great experience working with Gloria when both buying and selling our home.

    When we purchased our home in 2022 as first time homebuyers, we had very little knowledge about the process, and Gloria explained each step in an understandable way. She guided us through each step of the process and provided her professional opinion while giving us space to make the final decisions. I felt very at peace throughout because of her expertise. She was also very communicative at all hours of the day, and any questions I had were answered promptly. When selling our home we knew we wanted to work with Gloria again given our positive experience in 2022. She took care of everything for us as we had moved out of state, and the process was seamless. I have recommended Gloria to friends who also had a positive experience with her, and I would recommend her to anyone else looking for a realtor that is trustworthy, communicative, and who truly has your best interests as a client at the forefront of everything.”

    - Jewel Wasson

  • "Gloria is a phenomenal realtor!

    I cannot recommend her enough. We connected through Zillow by happenstance when we toured a home I was interested in. Her kindness, empathy, and transparency she exhibited throughout the entire tour immediately instilled my trust in her, so I requested she stay on as my realtor. Gloria ensured I was heard and protected as a first time homebuyer with zero knowledge of the process. She walked me through putting in an offer and negotiated the best deal possible! She's connected equally amazing partners, and I appreciated that we also worked with specific services I requested (mortgage, insurance, etc.). Above all, I'm grateful for Gloria's care and compassion. She calmly navigated my anxiety and a few bumps on the road. I'm incredibly happy to be in the first home I toured because of her expertise. Even though we connected by sheer luck, if you are looking for a realtor to make the home buying process a breeze - do not hesitate to work with Gloria!”

    - Olivia Carter

  • "As a first time home buyer It was a wonderful smooth sailing process.

    Due to the patience and empathetic role that Gloria exhibited as not only a realtor, but as a person, I don’t believe that this process could have went any better! She provided valuable insight and assistance to ensure that the home was what I was looking for and met my criteria. With her help I found the perfect home that best suits my lifestyle. For that I’m forever thankful and appreciative of Gloria!!”

    - Charles Powell

  • "Gloria is a best in class real estate agent at the top of her game.

    She works with her clients and attunes to their needs because she understands purchasing a home is a major, life changing decision. From the moment I met Gloria, she went above and beyond to ensure that I had a positive buying experience and felt good about the purchase on multiple fronts. She was honest and took the time to teach me about what to look for in a home beyond aesthetics and staging, which allowed me to take my time to find the house that checked the majority of my boxes. The most impressive part about having Gloria as an agent is that once you've put in an offer (which she ensures is a highly competitive offer) she has a paint by number system to ensure you close on time. It's a stressful time, but Gloria neutralized that stress by making connections, following up, and ensuring that I had access to a team of professionals to help navigate the process. I highly recommend Gloria to anyone who wants someone with integrity and experience to guide them through the process. She is creme de la creme and I'm incredibly grateful to have met her while randomly browsing open houses.”

    - Diamonte Walker

  • "Gloria was so helpful throughout the entire process!

    She really listened to our concerns and wants for our future home and was able to help us find our perfect fit! If I had to do it over again I’d choose Gloria every time to help us!”

    - Tori Love

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Contact Gloria Van Solkema, Pittsburgh Real Estate

I’m here to answer any questions you may have, walk you through the process, and talk through your home goals so we can build a plan that works for you.

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Let’s Find or Sell Your Little Piece of Pittsburgh

A Guide to Selling or Buying Your Home

Whether you're buying for the first time, looking to downsize, or relocating to the lovely steel city - I would be honored to take part in your story.