Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. recently announced that Weichert, Realtors - The Ortega Group in Lancaster has joined its national franchise system.

The company is owned and operated by Luis Ortega, a real estate broker and investor who has nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. Weichert, Realtors - The Ortega Group is the 11th Weichert franchised office in the state of Pennsylvania.

As part of the Weichert franchise network, Ortega and his team have access to in-depth training programs, the latest technology, and sales and marketing tools to help provide their clients with the best possible real estate service.

Ortega began his real estate career in 2003 as an investor and became a licensed agent in 2005. He spent time with a few competing brokerages in the Lancaster area before earning the role of vice president of realty and Pennsylvania broker of record for home 365 (formerly known as SlateHouse), a national property management and realty brand.

Ortega has held multiple leadership roles within local real estate organizations, serving as a board member of SoWe and chairman of the organization's Housing and Economic Opportunity Committee. As a part of this committee, Ortega helps advocate for good and affordable housing, economic development and neighborhood revitalization.

Ortega is of Puerto Rican descent and has strong ties with the Latino community. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Weichert, Realtors - The Ortega Group is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliate. The office serves central Pennsylvania.

For more information about Weichert, Realtors - The Ortega Group, located at 118 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, contact Ortega at 717-587-6515.