North Central Pennsylvania Board of Realtors

Our Story

The North Central Penn Board of Realtors® (NCPBR) was established to serve the unique needs of real estate professionals across north-central Pennsylvania. Our journey began in 1970, when Jane Stevens, a visionary broker, recognized the value of creating a local Realtor® board while attending meetings of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®.

Driven by her leadership, brokers from across the region—stretching from Potter County in the west to Bradford County in the east—came together to meet the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) requirement of five independent brokerage firms needed to form a local board.

Their efforts paid off. On May 9, 1973, the North Central Penn Board of Realtors® was officially chartered by NAR. The original territory of NCPBR included Potter, Tioga, and Bradford counties.

Founding Members

The following individuals were instrumental in establishing NCPBR and building a foundation of professionalism and service that continues today:

Glenn Bastian – Broker, The Real Estaters
D. Bruce Cahilly, Esq. – Broker, Trails End Realty
William Connolly – Broker, William Connelly Real Estate
Henry Dunn – Broker, Henry Dunn Real Estate
William French – Broker, William French Real Estate
Bob Kendall – Broker, Kendall Real Estate
Virginia “Ginny” Smith
Jane Stevens – Broker, Stevens Realtors
Thad Stevens – Associate Broker, Stevens Real Estate

A Growing Legacy

In the late 1980s, as the number of brokerage offices in Bradford County expanded, those firms established their own board—the Bradford-Sullivan Board of Realtors®. While our organizations now serve distinct areas, we continue to work collaboratively to promote the Realtor® brand and uphold the highest standards of professionalism across the northern tier of Pennsylvania.

Our Commitment

Today, NCPBR remains dedicated to supporting our members through education, advocacy, and a shared code of ethics. We are proud of our history—and even more excited for what lies ahead.