About Us
Our History: Herbert Yentis & Company Realtors
From Jeff Goldstone, President
With Yentis & Co. Realtors celebrating its 105th Anniversary this year, I wanted to share some reflections on our journey with friends, family, colleagues, and the Greater Philadelphia community we call home. We are proud to be included in the 3% of family-owned businesses that make it to the fourth generation. We’ve been named a top family-owned business and recognized as one of the oldest businesses in the Philadelphia region by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2025.
What Makes Us Different?
Our team is available 24/7 to meet your needs quickly and effectively.
Our hands-on approach to customer service and the dedication and experience of many employees has allowed us to keep operating continuously for 100+ years. We’ve worked hard to foster relationships and earn the reputation that we’ve passed down from generation to generation, like the way many of our clients have. I took over leadership of Yentis & Co. Realtors from my father George in 1997, who served as President starting in 1961. One of our favorite tenants, Hymie’s Delicatessen has been a Main Line staple for over 60 years. Hymie’s current owner, Louis Barson, took over from his father in the ‘90s. He still greets us with the same smile and comfort food that we’ve enjoyed with our family for decades. Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy.
My grandfather, Herbert Yentis, founded the company in 1921. He was a first-generation American from Ukraine who crossed the pond in 1908. He was a hardworking man that started and ended work when it was dark outside. Knowing the importance of putting family first, we’ve taken care to treat our employees like family. We have had 13 current or former employees work for the company for over 30 years. George implemented a cutting-edge profit-sharing plan in 1976, well before this was common practice. We also were one of the first businesses on the Main Line to embrace technology, installing computers before our neighbors.
We work with everyone – from family-owned small businesses to large corporate tenants. In an industry that’s become increasingly specialized, we are ‘soup to nuts.’ We do everything from ground acquisition to construction and property management, including residential sales. While we’ve evolved in many ways to expand our business to 18 municipalities and 13 townships, we’ve refused to compromise on customer service. We’re on a first name basis with every commercial tenant and always provide them with a senior level employee to manage their property.
Our company mission is about much more than filling commercial space. It’s about taking a long-term view, since we firmly believe that our client’s success is our success.
We’ve always been proud to serve all our tenants, property owners, and clients with the same high level of professionalism and respect. We are excited to see what the next century brings!
