Janet Cantwell-Papale exemplifies what it means to be invincible at heart. Not only did she survive a childhood brush with death, but also while a star athlete on the USA World Gymnastics team, she had a devastating career ending knee injury and was forced to reinvent herself. As a Penn State grad, she went on to teach, coached gymnastics all over the world, and started the Women’s Gymnastics program at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1984, Janet started her career in real estate and never looked back. She is married to Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle, the subject of the hit Disney movie Invincible. Both Janet & Vince are the first husband & wife team inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for their individual athletic achievements.
Janet has now nested in South Florida and is putting all of her incredible energy and passion into real estate. She has teamed up with her children, Gabriella (28) and Vincent (25), to form The Papale Group. As a longtime resident; realtor in South Jersey, and Philly, she frequently was a member of the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) and Million Dollar Sales Club since 2000. She is still a Broker in Pennsylvania, as well as a realtor in Florida, and has set up a full service team of agents in all three states under The Papale Group.
Licensed for nearly four decades she is a successful businesswomen, entrepreneur, author, and mentor. Her leadership qualities as a coach fits right in with what it takes to turn dreams into reality, like buying a house. She is referred to as “The Connector” thanks to her relationships with so many of those who assist in the journey of making the possible deal into a done deal. She has the ability to help people reach their full potential with a positive approach to getting to the finish line.
Hi! First night at new house. Fantastic. You know I will never stop thanking you for all that you do. Before, during, and after you made this happen for me. I am so very thankful for having you there at all times. Even knowing how much a pain I can be...I wish you the most blessed and joyful Christmas and the beginning of a beautiful and healthiest new year. With all my gratitude and love to you and your family.
From soup to nuts Janet didn’t miss a beat . Knowledgeable and savy she swiftly executed every area and detail of the sale of our property competently and professionally. (Lines of communication were available am - pm) This is why we chose Janet our second time around! The woman with the big heart.
Janet and Vinny were absolutely integral in not just the sale of our old house, but the purchase of our new house. They advised on ways to spruce up our 135 year-old fixer upper - from recommending specific vendors to how to stage the inside of the house - which helped us sell our house for $30k over asking price. Additionally, they both walked many homes with us and helped with negotiations on the house we eventually settled on, standing strong and helping us acquire the house for $15k under asking price. It was a great experience and I couldn't have asked for a better team to represent my wife and I. 10/10 would highly recommend!
"I would just like to offer some feedback regarding my experience working with Janet Papale. She is simply the best. I’ve been through the buying and selling process enough to know that she is a superstar. It couldn’t be any more apparent that she truly cares for the best interest of her clients in every capacity. I can’t imagine ever working with anyone else and I would gladly recommend her to anyone and everyone. Once you work with her, I’m certain that you will agree.
I recently had the pleasure of doing a real estate deal with Gabriella and Janet of The Papale Group. I must admit I had been going through a very nasty divorce and nothing in my life was going smoothly. They showed me countless properties, were completely accommodating, and an absolute pleasure to work with. From the offer to the closing, these gals worked tirelessly to get the deal done! Of the countless real estate deals I have been involved with, I must say this one went the smoothest! Thank you Gabriella and Janet for working so hard for me. Boynton Beach
