Founded in 1955, Wm. A. Bigham, Inc. is Adams County's oldest real estate brokerage firm. The company's founder, William A. Bigham was the dominant force in Adams County in the real estate brokerage and development from 1955 to his premature death in 1978.
In 1982, Wm. A. Bigham, Inc. accepted an invitation to become a member of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates and changed its trade name to Coldwell Banker Bigham, REALTORS®. The company is fully licensed in both Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The President and Broker/Owner of the company is Adams County native Barbara M. Hartman. Mrs. Hartman, who is the daughter William A. Bigham, stated "Our philosophy is: 'Expect the Best'. We believe that our customers have the right to expect our agents to be the best in the market place, period. Our intention is not necessarily to be the largest company in the area but to provide the highest possible level of service to our clients and customers. That is the same philosophy that Bill Bigham stressed and that this company has had for over 45 years."
Coldwell Banker Bigham, REALTORS is a full service real estate company providing residential & commercial/investment brokerage services, property management, residential and commercial appraisal services, real estate consulting services.
The Residential Division of the company provides an extremely high level of competent service by utilizing the Coldwell Banker Buyer and Seller Systems. The Buyer System with its Buyer Guidebook takes the mystery out of finding and financing a home. The Seller System is designed to obtain the highest price for the seller in the shortest amount of time with the least inconvenience. The basis of the Best Seller system is the exclusive Coldwell Banker 22 Point Marketing Service Guarantee and an individually designed Seller Action Plan. Through the Cendant Global Referral Network and Cendant Mobility, the Residential Division can provide clients who are relocating with assistance at destination locations anywhere in the United States and Canada.
The Commercial Division of the company is Adams County's leading commercial broker. The Commercial Division has brokered a variety of transactions including apartments, restaurants, motels, commercial buildings, residential subdivision sites, industrial buildings and mobile home parks. The Commercial Division has also performed feasibility studies, and site acquisition & analysis for a variety of clients.