About the Brokerage
Where Vision Meets Value
4HG Real Estate is a boutique full-service Real Estate Firm, based in Broome County, NY, owned & brokered by Michele DePrato. 4HG Real Estate was built for clients who want more than a transaction. We bring brokerage services, investing insight, redevelopment experience, and local market knowledge together to help buyers, sellers, and investors make sharper real estate decisions across Broome County and surrounding communities.
Brokerage with Strategy
Residential, mixed-use, commercial, and investment sales guided by market knowledge and real-world deal experience.
Investor-Level Insight
We look beyond the surface to evaluate income potential, property condition, upside, risk, and long-term value.
Redevelopment Perspective
With hands-on redevelopment experience, 4HG understands what creates value, what destroys value, and what buyers often miss.
Meet Your Broker
Michele DePrato
Broker · Investor · Redeveloper
"Most agents only see the transaction. We see the property, the investment potential, the redevelopment opportunities, and the long-term strategy."
With over 17 years of industry experience, 4HG specializes in Residential & Mixed-use Sales for both Buyers & Sellers, Investment Strategy, Acquisition & Resale Services for Investors, First-time Homebuyer Representation & Guidance, full-service Rental Listing, Placement & Screening Services, & Strategic Redevelopment that elevates properties & maximizes return.
Clients benefit from direct broker involvement, hands-on, real-world insight shaped by personal investment success with proven results. Michele brings real-world experience, not just a license, to every transaction. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, selling a long-held property, or exploring redevelopment opportunities across Broome County and surrounding communities, you work directly with your broker. No assistants. No handoffs. Just strategic, personalized guidance from someone who owns, invests, redevelops, and builds in this market.
4HG Real Estate brings every aspect of real estate together under one roof, delivering a streamlined & skillfully navigated client experience. 4HG is proudly a BBB Accredited Business.
"Not by might, nor by power,
but by My Spirit, saith the LORD of Hosts."
Zechariah 4:6
4HG Real Estate
Featured Listings
Explore available properties represented by 4HG Real Estate — live from the Greater Binghamton MLS.
$498,000
17 Holland Street
$394,000
105 Pennsylvania Avenue
$1,800
27 Washington Avenue 1st Floor
$1,295
16 Pleasant Avenue R
$235,000
3004 Columbia Drive
$1,295
145 Washington Avenue 6
$305,000
1282 Trim Street
$1,250
43 Mill Street 2
$225,000
645 June Street
$2,900
240 Ridgefield Road
$199,000
446 Park Avenue
$1,600
337 Riverside Drive C
$1,550
145 Prospect Avenue
$1,600
337 Riverside Drive B
Client Trust
78+ Five-Star Google Reviews
Trusted by buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and tenants throughout Broome County.
"If you are looking for a real estate professional who truly understands the mechanics of a 'good deal,' look no further. For investors, she is an absolute powerhouse — she views every property through a lens of ROI, cap rates, and long-term equity growth."
Korie & Kevin Walsh
Investor · Google Review
"She took the time to come to our home and thoroughly walk through everything, offering honest and knowledgeable advice on what we could do to get the most value when selling. Her expertise and attention to detail gave us so much confidence moving forward."
Zhiman Doski
Seller · Google Review
"We couldn't have asked for a better agent! Michele truly went above and beyond to rent out our property. Incredibly communicative and patient. Her professionalism and knowledge of local market is absolutely outstanding. Highly recommended!"
Marta Bronikowski
Landlord · Google Review
Our Expertise
Full-Spectrum Real Estate
Services
Redevelopment Portfolio
We Don't Just List Properties. We Transform Them.
Drag the slider to see the before-and-after transformation on each project. Real projects. Real results.
Broome County, NY
Full Home Renovation — Exterior
From a dated, distressed exterior to a stunning curb appeal transformation — new siding, custom deck, and landscaping.
Scope
Full Reno
Result
Sold
Curb Appeal
100%
Broome County, NY
Kitchen Gut & Rebuild
Complete kitchen demolition down to the studs — rebuilt with white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, and gold hardware.
Scope
Full Gut
Finish
Luxury
Value Add
40%+
Broome County, NY
Stairway & Entry Restoration
Structural demolition of the entryway rebuilt into an elegant foyer with hardwood stairs, crystal chandelier, and brass fixtures.
Scope
Structural
Finish
Boutique
Impact
High
Broome County, NY
Basement Mechanical Overhaul
Chaotic, code-violating basement with exposed wiring and deteriorated mechanicals rebuilt into a clean, finished living space with new systems.
Scope
Systems
Finish
Clean
Added SF
Finished
Broome County, NY
Studio Living Space Transformation
A distressed, uninhabitable studio gutted to bare concrete and rebuilt into a fully finished, light-filled living space with new flooring, kitchen, and modern finishes.
Scope
Full Gut
Finish
Modern
Result
Rented
Broome County, NY
Plumbing & Bathroom Overhaul
Full plumbing rough-in from the ground up — concrete broken, new drain lines set, and rebuilt into a pristine bathroom with glass shower, gold fixtures, and designer tile.
Scope
Full Plumbing
Finish
Luxury
Impact
High
Where We Work
Serving Greater Binghamton
Deep local roots across every corner of the Southern Tier. 4HG Real Estate operates where we live, invest, and build — giving clients an insider's edge in every transaction.
Endwell
NY
Chenango Bridge
NY
Chenango Valley
NY
Port Dickinson
NY
Conklin
NY
Kirkwood
NY
Windsor
NY
Get In Touch
Start Your Real Estate Journey
Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or exploring redevelopment — we're here to help you make confident decisions.
Michele DePrato
Licensed Real Estate Broker
4HG Real Estate