Asking Your Friends for a Referral Is Fine, But Asking Me To Share My Expertise Is Better! 

Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like. Until late in 2008, for a decade-long span, homes in Essex County appreciated far faster than the national average. In 2004, The Wall Street Journal confirmed what people here already know -- Montclair was the hottest of the hot; in fact, it ranked second only to Santa Monica, CA in property appreciation. Although property values in Essex County, NJ have declined, our place as one of the prime destinations of young New Yorkers seeking more space has remained firm.  

The challenge for today's buyers is to be able to find value in a market that remains uncertain after a nearly 3-year dip in fortunes. For that, you need a professional guide. 

As an experienced Realtor serving Montclair, Upper Montclair, Glen Ridge, West Orange, South Orange/Maplewood, Millburn/Short Hills, Bloomfield, North Caldwell, I'm committed to helping buyers understand what it takes to be a successful homeowner. 

You will start with full access to ALL homes available on the Montclair, Upper Montclair, Glen Ridge and West Orange, South Orange/Maplewood, Livingston, Millburn/Short Hills, Bloomfield, North Caldwell market through my professional New Jersey real estate affiliations, including this prime website, my new super-search site - www.FindBestNJHomes.com -- the Garden State MLS, the NJMLS and Keller Williams' state-of-the-art ListHub affiliation that includes prime coverage on Google, Yahoo, Trulia, and Zillow. 

- My expert local knowledge of the county should be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more. I love to network, so I'm happy to introduce you to local movers and shakers in your field, as well as future friends and neighbors with community involvement. 

- Every local real estate market absolutely has its own trends and opportunities. This can vary greatly, even one neighborhood to the next. Montclair, Upper Montclair, Glen Ridge, West Orange, South Orange/Maplewood, Millburn/Short Hills, Bloomfield, and North Caldwell all have their own personalities. What areas suit your needs for great transportation, proximity to shops, entertainments and parks? Where are the yards biggest? Are the schools right for your children? What daycare resources are available? How will taxes impact on your home search. 

- Perhaps most important: How should you interpret and learn to handle bidding wars that still pop up, even today and make buyers very nervous, as well as the give-and-take that is part of all transactions. Real estate is, to a large extent, about negotiation and strategy and these are two of my strengths.  

- Negotiating with sellers can be stressful. I will negotiate your contract to achieve maximum effect, so that the final contract includes your best possible terms and conditions. 

- You should know absolutely everything about the property you are buying! You and I will view every home that you are interested in, together. And prior to closing, I will guide you through NJ's attorney review and home inspection periods, make sure your mortgage is moving swiftly along to underwriting, and help you close on your home on schedule. 

Call or email me for help, or to have your questions answered. There are no dumb questions! Fill out this form and I'll get right back to you!