Why We Sell More Houses

Burns and Ellis is among Delaware’s largest and oldest privately owned real estate agencies, providing unparalleled commitment to and involvement in the communities we serve. For our clients that means a uniquely personal engagement with our agents; and agents trained by a business large enough to provide cutting edge training and support.

Many Agents, One Team

Co-Owner Tom Burns is not only a lifelong real estate professional, his intimate knowledge of the region comes from serving it as a Realtor® and guiding it with volunteer service on public boards and committees. Wife Terry Burns shares his lifetime experience as a professional Realtor®, and ensures that our hand-picked staff of agents embrace the values, standards and practices that consistently result in the highest percentage of home sales in central Kent County.

Professionalism

Every member of our team is a skilled professional, practiced at successfully matching buyers and sellers. At Burns and Ellis we recognize the life-shaping impact of the transactions we facilitate and do our best to make it a positive experience for both parties.

Integrity

The basis for Burns and Ellis’s success for over half a century is integrity. You do not succeed long-term in this business without a commitment to honesty and service. Our customers ask us to shepherd them through what for many will be the biggest financial transaction of their lives. That is a responsibility we recognize and honor with candor and professional skill.  As Realtors Tom and Terry are held to a higher standard, one which they require of their agents.

Featured Agents

Heidi Lutman

Phone: 302-674-4220
Cell: 302-526-0655

Heidi is a 10-year resident of the Dover and Kent County area and has lived all across the country. Her previous experience relocating as a military spouse blends seamlessly with her emphasis on creative marketing and personal client service that goes beyond expectation. Her strong negotiating skills are a valuable benefit to both buyers and sellers. With her real estate savvy husband by her side, some of her specialties include buying “fixer uppers,” remodeling, property management and investment property.

 Heidi believes her mission is to provide tailored service to all clients. Creating a long-term relationship with her clients is her top priority. Heidi is a member of the Kent County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Alongside her passion for helping others fulfill their real estate needs, Heidi values a solid work-life balance.  Her husband is a pilot in the USAF Reserves at Dover Air Force Base and they have two children who are active in the Caesar Rodney school district programs. She actively supports her school’s local PTA board and serves at her church as much as possible to facilitate the needs of the Dover area residents on all accounts. Heidi has actively promoted and helped Arise, an organization that provides services and supports families with special needs in our community.