Meet Abby Wilson

Abby

Abby Wilson

Real Estate Agent

Get to Know Me

“Begin with fact-based optimism... let's start with real data, start with facts and really work from an optimistic perspective.” - Bruce Mao, Canadian Designer

I am a full-time, full-service real estate advisor who uses a deep understanding of human behavior and creative problem solving methods to develop more user-friendly experiences and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving real estate market. 

We don't supervise transactions, we manage transitions.

Client specialties: relocation or returning to Pittsburgh, downsizing, older and historic homes, divorce

I bring 12+ years experience as a design coach and consultant with LUMA Institute, MURAL, the Stanford d. School, Thomas Jefferson University, and via my own consultancy, Steam Creative, to every real estate transaction.

My partner Emily Askin and I know that great real estate agents, like great designers, differentiate themselves by obsessively paying attention to their clients’ worlds, emotions, unmet (and often unstated) needs, and constraints. 

We build lasting, trusting relationships and create experiences our clients remember fondly, even when their buying or selling journey hits bumps in the road, which is bound to happen.  In fact, those are often the moments people remember the most -- how we respond when things are toughest. 

Client service built on client insight has been the foundation of our real estate offering since day 1.  We are enthralled by our clients, and love knowing who they are and what motivates them -- their hopes, their dreams, their loved ones, their hobbies, their quirks - all of it. 

Pre-real estate, I spent 4 years leading the policy and legal department at the Allegheny County Health Department, and served as director of the federal government's first design-led policy lab.  I am also trained as a conflict mediator, with particular expertise in real estate-related disputes.

Some of my previous consulting clients include the National Business Group on Health, the University of Pittsburgh, Highmark Health, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, ADDept (supporting adults with ADHD), Autodesk, the Knight Foundation, Nike, Vanguard, and Accenture.

On the personal side, I've lived in 6 countries, birthed 1 child I adore (and 0 I don't), love to sing, improvise, row, cycle, practice yoga, and make audio recordings.


Credentials:

  • Licensed Pennsylvania REALTORS®
  • B.A. in Cultural Anthropology - Columbia University
  • LL.M. in Public International Law - Universiteit Utrecht
  • J.D. - the University of Pittsburgh
  • Masters in Psychology - Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
  • Certified Conflict Mediator, Focus on Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Nathan L.
Shona M.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We recently relocated from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and the Askin-Wilson Group was incredible every step of the way! A big life decision like this requires trust in a partner that can help us from such a far distance. From the first encounter with Abby & Emily, we instantly developed trust and friendship. They offered great market expertise, leadership, guidance and tremendous support as we made our mov...

— Kyrnan Matthias

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

When moving to the area as new arrivals from the West Coast, we knew almost nothing about the city or it's neighborhoods. Emily guided us through the decisions and areas that were important to us, suggested new local avenues of inquiry, and was always forthcoming and patient with each new round of questioning we could devise. Eventually, her wonderful local perspective and doggedness got us our new house...

— Nathan L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I was impressed with her level of knowledge and the amount of data that she had about the market. It was a no-brainer for me to work with her since I was set on buying a home and I’m so thankful I did. The amount of effort and time she put into walking me through the process is unbelievable. From the first day that we met, she spent time walking me through the “big picture.” From there on out, she was a...

— Shona M.

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We’re in the Experience Business, Not the Transaction Business “It is not enough that we build products that function, that are understandable and usable, we also need to build products that bring joy and excitement, pleasure and fun, and, yes, beauty to people’s lives.” – Don Norman, Author, The Design of Everyday Things

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Contact Details

COMPASS RE

6425 Living Pl Ste 105

Pittsburgh PA 15206

 

Emily Askin   

[email protected]

 

Abby Wilson

(412) 913-0067
[email protected]