Elliot Welan

Born in Brooklyn, Elliot grew up in Spring Valley, New York. He relocated to Maryland, then returned to New York to get a degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. A career opportunity sent Elliot into retail for 33 years with the Hecht Company, where he held various positions including Branch Director of Operations. Elliot's wife Sue’s window treatment business, The Blind Spot, gave her the flexibility to work while raising their two kids, who are both graduates of VA Tech.” Jennifer, an events coordinator for the American Banking Association, lives with her husband in Arlington, Virginia. Justin is a Marine Captain pilot and lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and three children.

Elliot began his career in new home sales as a Community Sales Manager for Brookfield Homes, where he focused on 55 and better communities, estate homes, and custom homes. He joined K Hovnanian Homes in 2011 and worked with new home buyers in Virginia and in Delaware, then joined Active Adults Realty as a licensed Delaware REALTOR® in December 2013. Elliot keeps active with his career in real estate and has made it his business to know the new home builders in the area. He is familiar with their models and the quality of homes they build. Elliot spent 40 years in Loudoun County, Virginia prior to relocating to Delaware. When choosing their new neighborhood, he and his wife sought out quality of life, tax structure, location to recreation, and the beach.

While real estate is keeping him busy, Elliot and his wife still find time to enjoy exploring the local area as well as traveling to other places overseas. He enjoys physical fitness activities, sports, movies, restaurants, poker, and trips to see the grandkids. On Elliot’s boomer bucket list is taking a river cruise through wine country, finishing work on his basement, picking up his trumpet again, and getting involved in community work with organizations like Habitat for Humanity.