Classic Properties - Mountaintop

Licensed in 1975, I launched my real estate career with a commitment to excellence that quickly made me the top agent in the marketplace throughout the 1980s – and I proudly maintained that standing for decades. Over the years, I’ve been honored with numerous national and international awards recognizing my sales achievements. Among all of them, the accolades I value most are the many Quality Service Pinnacle Awards I’ve received, which reflect my dedication to delivering exceptional service to my clients and customers. In the 1980’s, I became a partner with Ruth Smith and Kevin Smith and together we built the Smith Hourigan Group into one of the regions most respected real estate organization – known for superior ethics, integrity and leadership in the marketplace. In August 2024, Kevin and I merged our firm with Classic Properties. This partnership provided our agents and clients with enhanced tools and technology, enriching everyone’s experience. With the merger, I have been energized by the positive changes, new relationships and expanded opportunities this collaboration brings. The merger has allowed us more time to concentrate on my strengths, assisting our clients and agents in positive ways and allow more time for sales and family in my daily activities. In 2025, I closed nearly 14.5 million dollars in sales including two residential sales in Mountaintop with prices of nearly 1 million each, the highest sale prices for the year in the marketplace. Giving back to the community has always been deeply important to me. For 40 years, I served as President of the Mountaintop Hose Company No. 1 and continue to serve as a trustee. I spent 15 years as a trustee at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston and continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the Luzerne Foundation. Through the years I have served on various boards throughout the community and have done a lot of good in every organization I participated in. My wife, Sharon and I are both Mountaintop Natives and have been married for 43 wonderful years. We are the proud parents of Kevin and Meghan, two remarkable young adults who inherited my drive and dedication to excellence. I am grateful every day that my real estate career allowed us to provide them with outstanding educational opportunities. I am both extremely proud of all of my successes and also humbled by the trust and confidence that the thousands of people I interacted with over the years placed their trust and confidence in me for five decades.

Whether you are downsizing or upsizing you need to find out what your home is really worth. Contact Rick for a free market analysis. Do your research and interview. You owe it to yourself. Then put Rick’s experience and expertise to work for you. You’ll be glad you did!!! “Let’s Talk.” Rick Gaetano has been licensed to sell Real Estate in Pennsylvania since 1992. He specializes in residential sales covering all of Luzerne County with additional experience in all facets of the industry. Rick attended Crestwood High School in Mountain Top and enjoyed an excellent athletic career. He then went on to accept a Division I wrestling scholarship at Wilkes University. After college he spent 11 years in the banking industry. Along with managing an area covering three branch offices he had consumer, commercial and mortgage lending responsibilities. Rick lives in Mountain Top with his wife Kim, (also a Mountain Top native). They have three children, Scott (wife Jamie, grandson Camden and granddaughter Kendra) – Wilkes Barre, Kristen (husband Eric and grandson Miles) – Florida, and Alexa – Philadelphia.

Hi, my name is Al Clemonts. I have lived in Luzerne County for 29 years. I started working in real estate in 2001 and enjoy helping others achieve the dream of home-ownership. My experience has been with buyers, sellers, businesses and investors in acquiring properties. Whatever your needs are, I can help. One thing is certain, and that is the high level of service I will provide in assisting you with your real estate needs.

Twenty-five years ago, after graduating from college, I began my career in a traditional 9-to-5 office job. While it looked great on paper, I quickly realized that corporate life wasn’t aligned with my passion or personality. Sitting behind a desk, managing paperwork, and navigating daily traffic left me unfulfilled. I knew I wanted a career where I could truly impact people’s lives. That’s when I discovered real estate — and everything changed. Today, I am a full-time Realtor in Mountain Top, PA, proudly serving Luzerne County and the greater Wyoming Valley. I specialize in helping homeowners sell their homes with confidence, especially professionals downsizing, families selling estate homes, and clients relocating within or out of the area. My focus is simple: ✔ Strategic home pricing ✔ High-impact marketing ✔ Skilled negotiation ✔ Smooth, low-stress transactions Mountain Top is more than just my market — it’s my community. Buyers are drawn here for its strong school district, low crime rate, and small-town feel with easy access to Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. As a local real estate expert in Mountain Top PA, I understand today’s housing market trends, pricing strategies, and how to position a home to attract serious buyers. Whether you are downsizing, selling a longtime family home, or preparing for your next chapter, I guide you every step of the way. Helping people make their real estate dreams a reality isn’t just my job — it’s my calling. If you're searching for: • Best Realtor in Mountain Top PA • Downsizing specialist in Luzerne County • Estate home sales expert Wyoming Valley • Top listing agent near Wilkes-Barre • How to sell a home in Mountain Top PA You’re in the right place. Let’s make your next move your best move. — Pam McGovern Your Mountain Top Realtor 🏡