Kate was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process of finding our first home. We were not…read moresure where to start, given this was our first home, and Kate was there on day one to guide us through the process worry-free. She was very clear and super easy to talk to about all of the steps of the home-buying process and we never felt lost or unable to ask a question. I would give Kate an absolute 10/10 and would recommend her to anyone who asked for an agent.

Kate is an amazing agent: Smart, experienced, attentive, witty, and kind…read more We worked with her in May/June 2021 and had an amazing experience. We thoroughly vetted her before working with her, and she stood head and shoulders above anyone else we considered. So many buyers have struck out in this housing market, but with Kate's guidance our first offer was accepted, and she skillfully helped us navigate every step until we closed on our house. Looking to buy your first house is overwhelming, but Kate made it easy and fun. She has a great intuition for how hands- on or hands- off an agent you need. She was infinitely knowledgeable about the SOMA area--not just for real estate purposes, but restaurants to try, tradesperson recommendations, and more. She was always available by text, email, and phone and answered all our (many!) questions; when she didn't know something, she was very honest and would look up the answer or point us to someone who could help. Her unofficial team of inspectors, lawyers, etc. were also top notch. We highly recommend working with Kate--not only is she a stellar agent, but a fun person with a great sense of humor!

We recently sold our home with Lara and got above asking. She exceeded our expectations! She came…read morein armed with a knowledge of what relative comps to use in our area. Other realtors, I interviewed just grabbed recently sold comparables at 20% lower what Lara had sold our home for. Lara knows her stuff. In addition, we were out of state when we sold and she took care of everything. If you need a realtor that can get your home sold, list your home with Lara. Experience, expertise, and trust. Thank you so much Lara!

As a real estate attorney, I have worked closely with Lara on countless transactions and can say…read morewith confidence that she is one of the best out there. Lara is a true expert in her field and takes a hands on approach with every transaction. Whether she is representing a Buyer or a Seller, Lara always goes the extra mile for her clients and maintains a high level of involvement at every stage of the process. She is knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Her collaborative approach is a considerable asset that allows every transaction to proceed with ease and efficiency. Lara is an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to any buyer or seller in the market for a real estate agent who truly cares about her clients!

I had an amazingly smooth house purchase from start to finish with Allison. Since I was new to the…read morearea I relied heavily upon Allison's recommendations and all were excellent. We had a tight closing time frame and she was able to line up all inspections and estimates in a week so we could close on time. Being new to the NJ market, I put a lot of trust in Allison and felt like I was in excellent hands.

Before I start, let me say that we love the house that we bought through Weichert Realtors. The…read moreclosing went smoothly and we were able to visit the property several times before then. But there were communication issues in the process that led to real consequences for us. When we brought these issues up with our realtor, Victoria Carter, her reaction was dismissive. We were told at the beginning that the deposit amount was being calculated and to hang tight. A couple weeks later, we get an urgent call that we are late with our deposit. It got straightened out, but not without causing us to drop everything and panic. Later, Victoria recommended three inspectors. One of them, Total Home Inspection Services, did a lackluster job, and they failed to detect many obvious problems. (See our separate review.) When, after some months, we finally felt we had enough information to complain to Victoria about the inspector, she said in writing that she had "never heard of" this company. When we forwarded her the actual email in which she recommended Total, her reply was "I never used that inspector ever...I don't know how that happened." It's clearly on record that she recommended this company. Why she would deny it is beyond us, and left a bad taste in our mouths.

I used a service of William Byrne to find a proper home for myself and my family. William was…read moreprofessional and friendly agent. He advised me about many issues regarding this home and out of scope also. Despite on that we did not contract about everything, I recommend him and this agency as a professionals.

Maybe the best broker in town! We used him for the purchase of our first home and he was so…read morepatient and assisted us every inch of the way. He wasn't just trying to push the deal along. He really helped and gave the right referrals on lawyers and inspectors as we needed them! Definitely recommend Mark on any real estate transaction!

From the owner: Since 2009, Mark Slade Homes has been the go-to real estate team for the Maplewood/South Orange…read moreArea as well as many surrounding communities. In a very short time, Mark has made a name for himself in the world of real estate on his rise to being a Top agent in New jersey. His team is averaging over $40million in sales in the past years and over 100 transactions closed, making for very happy buyers and sellers. Equally important, The Mark Slade Homes Team is noted for being a diverse team truly dedicated to their clients. By using their vast knowledge of the community and putting their expertise to work, they work hard to turn their client's dreams into reality. They strive to make the buying and selling experience as stress-free as possible. Don't navigate the complicated real estate market alone, turn to the Mark Slade Homes team to help you achieve your real estate goals. Mark's team gives back to the area communities as a part of their mission statement. Mark's success with Sellers recently lead to the formalizing of his listing system--SMART RE-SULTS--which is currently pending both Trademark and Copyright.

Amy Paternite is hands down the best real estate agent we could have asked for. As first-time…read morebuyers relocating from California to New Jersey, we had no idea what we were getting into but Amy guided us through every step with expertise, patience, and genuine care. We spent six months searching for the right home, and Amy was there for all of it. She met us weekend after weekend (and plenty of weekdays too), touring more than 30 properties with us without ever making us feel rushed or pressured. Her deep knowledge of the local market and her eye for quality helped us evaluate each home thoughtfully, and she made sure we understood exactly what we were considering every time. Amy also connected us with an amazing support team who were all incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the process. It felt like we had a whole group of experts working on our behalf, which was such a relief as new buyers in an unfamiliar area. Beyond her professional skills, Amy is just a wonderful person and now a friend! She's warm, encouraging, and easy to talk to. She made what could have been a stressful experience actually enjoyable. And now that we've been in our new home for a few months, we love it even more than we did on day one. The house is perfect, and the neighborhood and community have been everything we hoped for. If you need someone who's knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely invested in finding you the right home, don't hesitate to reach out to Amy. We're so thankful we did!

From the owner: We’re a boutique real estate collective proudly offering a personalized, concierge experience for…read moreour clients -- with a detail-obsessed team that handles everything from seamless logistics, to full-suite marketing and tough negotiation. We specialize in Maplewood & South Orange, NJ along with other NYC commuter friendly towns.

Collette was an absolute pleasure to work with. She really got stuck on 2 properties I was…read morepurchasing, but she didn't give up. It took over a year to close! Nothing but problems on the sellers side...from liens, to issues with the buildings to family deaths! Every time something came up, she did her due diligence to get us accurate answers. She went above and beyond, pushed and finally succeeded in getting the deals done. Would happily work with her again. I highly recommend her!

I loved working with Collette. Her expertise and guidance throughout the whole process were…read moreinvaluable. She was readily available when I had a question or needed a recommendation. I highly recommend Collette to anyone looking to sell or buy a house.

Susan is a very responsible real estate broker! She helped me find my forever home recently. She…read morewas nothing short of helpful and held my hand through the whole process. I love my new apartment and I am looking forward to many trips around the sun there. Thank you, Susan

Susan is an absolute gem to work with. I worked with her when relocating to NJ from California…read more Susan responded quickly to our questions and visited multiple homes for us. She took great videos and gave us great insights about NJ. It's hard enough buying a home let alone buying from a distance. Susan was the best advocate constantly in contact with us and the sellers agent as well. She knew when to be patient and when to provide a reality check of the housing market. She also provided a number of reliable contractors for electricians, fencing, and etc. the list goes on and on. She made made this process much less stressful. I can't recommend her enough!