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During this period, Berger Communities focused on secondary and tertiary Pennsylvania markets, where lower competition enabled strategic growth. By bringing professional management to underserved areas and expanding into student housing, the company created new opportunities while building a future pipeline of long-term residents. 

Berger Communities became a licensed Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker and began third-party property management, initially focusing on smaller communities. This expansion introduced a new dynamic - serving property owners as clients - while refining their approach and laying the foundation for scalable, service-driven growth.

As the portfolio grew, Berger Communities focused on building a unified, intentional culture across its communities and corporate team. Recognizing that success starts with its people, the company aligned around core values - creating a consistent, culture-driven organization designed to support growth.

In 2012, Berger Communities rolled out “The Berger Way,” a set of 21 Fundamentals to live by. They believe that by focusing on the culture and team, they’ll continue to provide that “Ahhh, home” feeling to all residents. Furthermore, the company determined that it was committed to lasting growth, which would expand its team's opportunities.

In 2013, after restructuring their organization for growth and fine-tuning their third-party management services, Dan and Steve decided it was time to launch a new division of Berger Communities that would cater specifically to their third-party clients. In July, Berger Real Estate Services was launched.