Our Agents

302.354.0792
paul@pantanorealestate.com

Paul M. Pantano is a local leader in the real estate industry, acting as an active residential broker as well as a commercial market participant through closely held operating companies. Before establishing PANTANO Real Estate as an independent brokerage in 2001, Paul achieved extensive performance milestones in his decade as an agent in a well-known brokerage.

Paul has been engaged in New Castle County real estate since 1990. Throughout his career, he has sold or helped sell thousands of properties. He has received numerous awards, including REALTOR of the Year for New Castle County and the State of Delaware in 2010. He is also a past president of the New Castle County Board of REALTORS.

With a firm commitment to the City of Wilmington, Paul consistently acts to advance affordable homeownership initiatives, in addition to assisting buyers and sellers in achieving their objectives.

Paul grew up in Wilmington, attended Howard Career Center and later the University of Delaware, where he earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He lives in Greenville with his wife and three children, and has been an active participant numerous housing-related boards and volunteer activities in the community.

Clients describe Paul as "...great to work with, honest, and knowledgeable."

Paul says, "... don't wait to buy real estate...buy real estate and wait..."

302.494.9617
johannanovack@comcast.net

Johanna is a hardworking professional who gives her clients 100%, keeps them informed, and always returns their phone calls. She gets the best results for her buyers and sellers by helping them analyze the current real estate market and create realistic goals and expectations for themselves. 

 Johanna specializes in residential sales within Delaware, with an emphasis on the New Castle County area. When it comes to listing a property, she strives to develop a marketing plan that includes aggressive advertising of the home and obtaining the best return for her sellers.

 Clients describe Johanna as a pleasure to work with, extremely helpful, and an excellent resource and go-to.

302 750-3706
jeffrey.sheraton@gmail.com

Jeffrey Sheraton is a Wilmington native with years of experience investing in residential real estate.  Through his company, Sheraton Properties, he owns and manages several dozen properties.  Jeff also has experience with foreclosures and alternative real estate financing.  He specializes in properties located in the City of Wilmington and New Castle County.  In addition to his real estate business Jeff is also a career firefighter/EMT.  Jeff would be happy to help you with any of your real estate needs.

302 298-2836
holly@pantanorealestate.com

In June 2018, Holly Henderson-Smith joined PANTANO Real Estate, a boutique real estate brokerage focused on listing and selling residential real estate in the Greater Wilmington and New Castle County marketplace. A native Delawarean, Holly is a graduate of Archmere Academy, and has a bachelor's degree of science from Villanova University. Following her undergraduate studies, Holly furthered her education by attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and earning a degree in Textile Development and Marketing. Holly then pursued an illustrious career in Fashion where she held the position as the Vice President of Advertising and Marketing at J. Mendel. While working a total of 11 years for J. Mendel Holly became certified in Marketing & Graphic Design, doing work for companies such as Art of Shaving, Shawn Warren, Oscar De La Renta Furs, Empowers Africa, Lens Crafters, Dewar's etc.

Holly's past experience has helped to create the backbone for the beginning of her career in Real Estate. As she continues her daily pursuit to being one of the top agents in her office, she welcomes the everyday hustle allowing her to push her business to the next level. The unique marketing plans she creates specifically tailored to each property is where she excels, giving her clients  the results they want in every transaction. She truly values and recognizes that for most, this is the single most significant purchase they will make in their lives. She lives by the mantra "Holly Values Homes", and will guide you through every step of the process... Buyer? Seller? Investor? Holly Henderson-Smith will work for you to get you where you want to be.

302-608-7181
PMoore@pantanorealestate.com 

Pleshette Moore has been serving the community throughout her career and civic affiliations.  She enjoys helping and working with people so real estate is a natural fit as she assists clients with the purchase and sale of their biggest and most important assets. Negotiation, mediation and investigative skills come natural to her and are required skills for a realtor. As she has supported the public as a probation officer, mediator and investigator in various state and federal court systems across the country, advocating for her real estate clients is inherent in her character and will be of the utmost priority. This sets her apart when representing her clients’ interests whether they are buying or selling their home.

 Moreover, Pleshette has a strong work ethic in every endeavor that she takes on as well as she keenly pays attention to the details. These skills are very instrumental in each real estate transaction. You will see this and much more when you work with Pleshette. Furthermore, respect is earned by the display of your accomplishments. (And she has received many throughout her career.)  Trust is earned by the display of your loyalty to others. (She has gained this from co-workers on all levels including those she served.)  Most importantly, both are attributes that Pleshette plans to earn from her clients as they will quickly see when she guides and represents them in buying, selling and investing.  Her goal is to create win-wins for all of her clients.

Joseph P. Hurley III has been an industry leader in the real estate community, primarily serving New Castle County, DE.  Since 2006, Joseph has been a highly engaged market participant as both a Broker and a Principle of real estate activities.  His knowledge and experience has been built upon a foundation that has produced in excess of 1300 transactions to date.

Joseph works closely with many Community Development Non-Profit Corporations in the acquisition, rehabilitation and disposition of fully developed projects for affordable home ownership with the goal of stabilizing the neighborhoods in which we all live and work.  With his continued professional relationship with New Castle County Government in the implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Joseph has successfully cooperated with the disposition of millions of federal dollars in the acquisition and development of over 75+ homes.

As a summer job, he framed new construction homes at the New Jersey Shore town of Avalon, where he gained a unique insight into the many facets of real estate, which help to differentiate and strengthen his skill set which he makes available to his many successful clients.  This experience has allowed him to be a knowledgeable asset to many local infill builders in the identification of land opportunities that become new home sales.

Born, raised and a current resident in the City of Wilmington, Joseph has an in-depth knowledge of the city and is deeply immersed in the intricacies of it’s communities.  Educated locally at Saint Edmonds Academy, a graduate of Alexis I du PONT High School and the recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications from Drexel University, Joseph is a well-rounded individual.

His hobbies include riding waves in Bethany Beach, DE, running 5K’s, shooting three’s on the basketball court, BMW M3’s and Bengal Kitties.

Joseph says, “A deal today is a better deal tomorrow.”

Maribeth is a native Delawarean who grew up in the Wilmington area and spent summer vacations at the Delaware beaches. This experience gives her an exceptional knowledge in the local and coastal real estate market.

Beyond her real estate knowledge, Maribeth is an active member in the community. She firmly believes in community involvement and her charitable work is the testament to her commitment to Delaware. Maribeth actively supports various causes and organizations that aim to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

In addition to her community work, Maribeth is involved in the public education system. As the president of the PTA at Carrcroft Elementary School, she dedicates her time and energy to improving the educational experience of students. Maribeth plays a crucial role in organizing events, fundraisers, and initiatives that benefit the school and community.

With her exceptional real estate knowledge, genuine compassion for others, and dedication to education, Maribeth Baxter, stands out as a remarkable individual. Whether she's helping others find their dream beach property or making a difference in the community, Maribeth's commitment to excellence makes her a trusted REALTOR and community advocate.