4HG Real Estate

Broome County Real Estate

Boutique. Broker-Owned. Built for Results.

Your trusted local real estate expert serving every community across Broome County, NY — with personalized, direct-access representation from a broker who lives and invests here.

About 4HG Real Estate

Broome County's Independent Real Estate Brokerage

4HG Real Estate is a boutique, broker-owned real estate brokerage serving all of Broome County, NY. As an independent real estate brokerage, we operate without the volume-driven pressures of large national franchises — giving every client direct access to the broker and genuinely personalized real estate representation.

Broker Michele DePrato is a trusted real estate broker with nearly two decades of experience as a buyer, seller, investor, landlord, and redeveloper in the Greater Binghamton market. Her firsthand experience creates a depth of local market knowledge that goes well beyond the average agent.

Whether you're buying a home in Binghamton, selling in Vestal, investing in Endicott, or pursuing a redevelopment project in Johnson City — 4HG delivers experienced, broker-level representation on every transaction.

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Five-Star Google Reviews

Trusted by buyers, sellers, investors & landlords

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Years of Local Market Experience

Deeply rooted in the Broome County community

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Average Redevelopment Value Increase

Hands-on project experience — not just advice

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Direct Broker Access

You always work directly with Michele

Real Estate Services

Full-Service Broome County Real Estate

From first-time home buyers to experienced real estate investors — 4HG provides expert representation across every real estate category.

Residential Real Estate

First-time home buyers to seasoned homeowners — expert buyer and seller representation across all of Broome County.

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Investment Properties

Multifamily investment properties, income properties, and off-market opportunities throughout Greater Binghamton.

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Commercial Real Estate

Commercial property sales, office space, retail, industrial, and mixed-use brokerage across Broome County.

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Property Redevelopment

Value-add properties, distressed properties, and house flipping expertise from a broker who does it themselves.

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Communities We Serve

Broome County Real Estate by Community

Deep local expertise across every neighborhood and community in the Greater Binghamton area.

Binghamton

The county seat — cultural hub, investment opportunities, and urban living in the heart of the Southern Tier.

Vestal

Top-ranked schools, quiet neighborhoods, and proximity to Binghamton University. Highly sought-after for families.

Endicott

Historic birthplace of IBM with affordable housing, redevelopment activity, and a growing business district.

Johnson City

Medical and academic employment hub with walkable downtown and strong investment property demand.

Endwell

Established suburban community with well-maintained homes and easy access to major employers.

Conklin

Scenic Susquehanna River corridor with rural character and commutable access to Binghamton.

Chenango Bridge

Semi-rural privacy north of Binghamton with Chenango Valley school district and spacious lots.

Kirkwood

Quiet residential community with affordable homes and a strong sense of neighborhood identity.

Why Choose 4HG

What Makes Us Different

As a boutique, broker-owned brokerage, 4HG Real Estate offers a level of personalized real estate representation that larger firms simply cannot match.

Direct Access to the Broker

Every client works directly with Broker Michele DePrato — not a junior agent, not an assistant. You get the experience and attention you deserve on every transaction.

Local Broome County Market Expertise

Born from deep local roots, 4HG brings insider knowledge of neighborhoods, market trends, investment opportunities, and community dynamics across all of Broome County.

Real-World Investment & Redevelopment Experience

Michele is not just a broker — she is a real estate investor and redeveloper. This firsthand experience translates to sharper analysis, better deal structure, and more informed guidance.

Market Intelligence

Why Broome County Real Estate?

Broome County offers a compelling value proposition for buyers, investors, and businesses — here's what drives the market.

Affordability & Value

Broome County remains one of the most affordable real estate markets in New York State. Median home prices are a fraction of what buyers face in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, or Capital District — offering genuine homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers, families looking to upgrade, and out-of-state buyers seeking more house for their money.

For investment property buyers, this affordability translates to lower acquisition costs, stronger cap rates, and faster cash-on-cash returns than competing markets. Multi-family properties, value-add opportunities, and redevelopment projects can be acquired at price points that simply don't exist in larger metropolitan areas.

Economic Anchors

The regional economy is anchored by Binghamton University (SUNY), two major healthcare systems (UHS and Lourdes), BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and a growing technology corridor. These institutional employers provide economic stability and drive consistent demand for both residential and commercial real estate across the county.

Transportation access via I-81, I-88, and Route 17 (future I-86) connects Broome County to Syracuse, Albany, the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre corridor, and New York City — making the region attractive for businesses requiring regional distribution access and for commuters working in adjacent markets.

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Trusted by buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and tenants throughout Broome County.

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Talk to a Broome County Real Estate Expert

Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or just getting started — Michele is ready to help. No pressure, no obligation.