Awards

Ranked in the top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide *
*According to WSJ Real Trends America's Best list 2022-2023.
#1 Small Team South Orange NJ YTD 2024** 
Top 10 Overall in SOMA YTD 2024**
**According to Real Trends + REdatum

Specialties

Listing Agent, Buyer's Agent, First-Time Buyer, Relocation, Commercial R.E.

Education

Jennifer Greenberg: New York University
Jenna Basford: Rowan University


Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"We had an amazing experience with the Jen Greenberg Group! As first time buyers, they were patient and helpful throughout the process. We had frequent contact with our broker throughout our search and in the end her expertise helped us present the strong offer that won our house. We couldn't be happier with Jen and Jenna's work and our end result! -Buyer, West Orange

★★★★★
"Jen and Jenna are the best team! They started with a concept for staging our beautiful home to make it even more appealing. Worked with us through every detail to prepare the home, hosted amazing open houses, social media posts and smiling and advising us through every moment. The process was smooth and fantastic. Even by our side to help pack all the donations at the end. Leaving a home after 24 years is never easy but they helped us embrace our future with empty nesting on the way! Thank you for a great experience. #emptynest #ahouseisahome #downsizing #southorange #jerseycity" Seller, South Orange

★★★★★
"Jen and Jenna shepherded our family through the complicated process of selling our home with a mixture of grace, smarts, and exquisite attention to detail. Jen and Jenna are absolute experts, blending a wealth of knowledge with savvy number-crunching that yielded excellent results. These are the people that you want to lead you through the major life transition of selling or purchasing your home. We wish them every success, and future clients will benefit greatly from their tireless work ethic. They love what they do - and it shows every step of the way." - Seller, Maplewood

★★★★★
"Jen and Jenna are the best team! They started with a concept for staging our beautiful home to make it even more appealing. Worked with us through every detail to prepare the home, hosted amazing open houses, social media posts and smiling and advising us through every moment. The process was smooth and fantastic. Even by our side to help pack all the donations at the end. Leaving a home after 24 years is never easy but they helped us embrace our future with empty nesting on the way! Thank you for a great experience. #emptynest #ahouseisahome #downsizing #southorange #jerseycity" -Seller, South Orange

★★★★★
"We had an amazing experience with the Jen Greenberg Group! As first time buyers, they were patient and helpful throughout the process. We had frequent contact with our broker throughout our search and in the end her expertise helped us present the strong offer that won our house. We couldn't be happier with Jen and Jenna's work and our end result!." -Buyer, West Orange

★★★★★
"Jen and Jenna shepherded our family through the complicated process of selling our home with a mixture of grace, smarts, and exquisite attention to detail. Jen and Jenna are absolute experts, blending a wealth of knowledge with savvy number-crunching that yielded excellent results. These are the people that you want to lead you through the major life transition of selling or purchasing your home. We wish them every success, and future clients will benefit greatly from their tireless work ethic. They love what they do - and it shows every step of the way." - Seller, Maplewood

★★★★★
"Jen & Jenna are the absolute best agents to work with. We used them for buying in Essex County. They helped us find a location that worked best for our family based on our needs and gave us tours to narrow down our search. They go above and beyond any agent that we have worked with in the past - they will see homes on your behalf, facetime tours of homes, and give stellar recommendations on other companies to work with in the area. Once we did get an offer accepted on a home, they were incredibly organized and we never had to think about anything - they stayed on top of every checklist item and helped us along in the process. We can't say more wonderful things about this team - they are the best in the biz!" "

★★★★★
"I’m not one to generally post reviews, but Jen Greenberg and her team are so deserving of my time! Jen has, in the past 15 years, sold and bought various homes for me. The sales were extremely fast (3 days - twice!) and efficient. She understands the market incredibly well and counseled me on how to get my property ready to show and attract the best offers. The purchases were effortless. I honestly recommend hiring Jen and would never buy or sell property in NJ without her team! "-Celina Herrero

★★★★★
"Jenna Basford and Jennifer Greenberg are the best in the business. They were our chosen realtors this past spring and we couldn’t be happier with our experience . Not only did they secure top dollar for our current home ( highest price 3 bedroom ever sold in Maplewood ) but they also helped us secure our new dream home. Jenna and Jennifer started working with us this past October as we began our search finding a new home. In a highly competitive market we relied on their knowledge and expertise to help guide our journey. While we lost out on a few homes given the competitive market , they never let us lose hope and always made us feel good that our dream home was out there .Jenna was there for us day or night, week after week willing to show us the next home that was coming to market as soon as it was listed. She was always so positive and a true expert on the neighborhood we were looking in because she is also a South Orange resident ! Thank goodness the handful of other homes didn’t work out because where we landed was far better than any home we had lost - we can’t thank Jenna enough for the advice she gave us on the offer to secure the deal! Once our offer was accepted , our listing agent , Jenna Basford, had two weeks to get our home on the market. Both Jenna and Jennifer worked tirelessly getting our home into shape and advised us on all necessary cosmetic updates we had to make. They staged our home and got it ready for it to be someone else’s dream home. I trusted them with my future and that we would get the price we needed for our home - Thankfully they over delivered on that promise and we couldnt be happier with the outcome. They are an amazing duo with great chemistry . Jenna and Jen have an amazing partnership and when you use the Greenberg group you have access to both realtors which is an amazing and unique experience ! A special shout out to Jen Greenberg who is a social media star - she is a true marketing genius . I dare you to find any other local realtor with as much swag and creativity on Instagram- I believe her social media presence was one of the biggest reasons why all our open houses had lines around the block. She brought the crowd ! Selling our house was our first experience with the sale side of real estate and although it’s an extremely stressful situation ( especially being pregnant and having two young kids at home ) they completely took charge and helped with everything and anything that was needed. They put me at ease whenever I was stressed … I’ll never forget how calm they made me feel the weekend of the open house . I knew they had it all handled. I felt like it was a true partnership and they were just as invested in the success of the sale as we were. I can’t thank Jenna and Jennifer enough for all their help , professionalism , care and friendship throughout this transaction.If you’re looking for the BEST realtors in SOMA pick the Greenberg group , I can promise you , you won’t regret it !! "-Liz Macey

★★★★★
"Jen is the BEST! She is everything you could possibly ask for. There is nothing she will not do to make the moving process easy. Jen stays involved until you move out! We lived in our house for over 20 years and as you can imagine there was a lot to do to get ready to sell. Jen had all the perfect contacts to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and with very little stress to us.If you are looking for a realtor in this area no one knows it better then Jen…she is truly the BEST!!! "-Sue Morganstein

★★★★★
"Our family has been so fortunate to have Jennifer as our real estate agent for the sale of our childhood home. The words to describe Jennifer - knowledgeable, innovative, patient, flexible and most of all compassionate. Jennifer understood it was important for us to take our time to clear out our family possessions yet not miss the prime time to sell. Her detailed analysis on the price, when to sell and the type of buyer enabled us to obtain the optimal price. She saw the true value of the house with its wonderful neighborhood and proximity to downtown. She was at every showing explaining the history of the home and the potential she envisioned. Jennifer was always very reachable and flexible to meet with us on our last-minute visits to from out of town. She took care of us from day one making sure the house had light timers and arranging for all the services to prep the house. She was there for us on the very last day where she arranged for a family heirloom chandelier to be sent to us, returned the cable box , and left out Halloween candy for the very last night that we owned the home as she knew it always brought our parents joy to see the neighborhood children."-Carolyn Sabo

★★★★★
"Jen is wonderful. Let me count the ways:
-Expertise: Jen knows real estate. She knows the ins and outs of the entire process and everything in between. There was never a question we had that Jen couldn't answer.
-Care: Jen clearly cares about her clients. She takes the time to make sure you get the house you want, no matter what. She also deeply cares about the community she works in and ensures that her clients feel at home and knowledgeable.
-Attentiveness: Jen did not disappear after the offer was finished. She activated and guided us through every stage of the process through and beyond closing.
-Problem Solving: Problems arise during the home buying process, there's no way around it. Jen was great each and every time, working super quickly to help us get through it all.
-Persona: Jen is also just a great person. A lot of fun, very kind, solicitous, and funny.
Bottom Line: We jumped from our original agent to Jen because we heard great things from a friend. Jen fulfilled and exceeded our expectations from Day 1.
"-Mark Soriano

★★★★★
"We were very thankful to have Jen on our side as we navigated this incredibly challenging housing market. She has a wealth of knowledge about northern New Jersey real estate and skillfully advised us on how to craft a winning offer. She's also very communicative throughout the process and ensures you're prepared for each milestone. On top of all of that, Jen is just a wonderful, caring person and we highly recommend her! "-James Ayoub

★★★★★
"So I have always been a little cynical about real estate agents...I figured how much do they really do to sell your property....well that is until I met Jen Greenberg. I cannot speaking highly enough about her she is an absolute professional and works so hard for her clients. From the moment we met, she explained the process, the milestones and executed every step of the way. To add some context we have two young kids so prepping for open house was going to be hugely challenging for us, but in stepped Jenn and while the team she used for staging was impressive, what was more impressive is how much Jenn did - literally preparing our house with her own bare hands. She must weight about 100lbs but I swear she was moving beds and dressers to ensure the house looked it's best. And mission accomplished - the house looked so amazing I couldn't help think - why are we selling again. Perhaps more importantly, she knows the market inside out, from pricing strategies, how and when to market the house through to talking through the strengths and weaknesses of the offers we received. And once the house was under contract she still maintained the relationship from helping arrange the fire inspection through to just checking in on our family and our own moving needs! I'll end with one story that kind of sums Jen up - it's just small but I think it's indicative of how she cares about her clients and her work ethic. After returning home late with the kids (one who was sick) we couldn't find our phone chargers (the stagers had packed them up). We text Jen to ask if she knew where they might be. Alas, she didn't but she did jump in her car to bring some of her own chargers around (thankfully we stooped her in time). As I said, I was very begrudging about agents, but Jen changed my mind - if you want someone professional, diligent, caring who is always looking out for your best interests and will do everything to get you the best price possible- look no further."-Adam Barry

★★★★★
"Jen Greenberg is an incomparable treasure. She brings unmatched expertise, an inexhaustible attention to detail, and a pragmatic and positive attitude to a process that can feel overwhelming. With Jen in our corner, we had deep insight into the nuances of this wild market, and all the facts we could possibly need. We never felt pressured, just thoroughly equipped to make the right decision for our family. She's also just a warm and lovely gem of a person--we were always happy to hear from her, even while our heads were spinning from the home-buying process. Our experience was as fast and painless as we could hope for, and we owe it all to Jen. If you are looking for help in buying a home, I urge you: do not miss out on Jen!"-Carolyn Wall

★★★★★
"Jennifer Greenberg is the consummate professional. Jen started the listing process by taking a detailed tour of our home. She gave us a thorough report and made recommendations for minor improvements to our home in order to get the best possible price. We followed her advice and the result was a 24.8% increase over the asking price. One word…WOW! From the onset, Jen brought a willingness to get to work. Staging, Photos, Videos which included a drone was just the start. Receiving multiple offers 3 days after our home hit the MLS was the icing on the cake. What followed was a well oiled machine throughout the inspections, contracts and ultimately the completion of the sale. Whether buying or selling we highly recommend Jen. You will be equally satisfied with the results."
-Michele and Jeff Strumeier


★★★★★
"Jen Greenberg was awesome in helping us secure our home. She provided full service from helping us find a great attorney to helping us find inspectors. She made herself available at all hours and was incredibly responsive. If not for Jen, we would not have secured our home. Thank you Jen! And I would recommend her without hesitation!"-Jen Levy

★★★★★
"Jen is an expert in North Jersey, extremely knowledgeable and very professional. She is a great communicator and is great with negotiating to win bids in this very challenging market. She is terrific! "-Dave Wolpov

★★★★★
"Jen’s attention to details, her industry knowledge, her warmth and quick responsiveness made the process stress-free and incredibly efficient. We trust her without hesitation and recommend Jen 100%!! "-Rachel Sullivan

★★★★★
""We recently sold our home with the help of Jen and The Jen Greenberg Group. The experience could not have been better. Through Jen, I had access to all the right people who would help us prepare our home for the sale. Through Jen and her associates our home was presented at its best, and with her knowledge listed at the right price. Which is why we basically sold it in one weekend for over asking price. The communication between agent and seller could not have been better. The process went as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend The Jen group to others. She gets the job done with competence, creativity, and diligence "

★★★★★
"Jen was our first/only agent in NJ and guided us through the offer process seamlessly - step by step and anticipating our (many!) questions! We didn’t get our first offer - Jen was transparent about how much it would likely sell for but also wanted to make sure we were comfortable with our offer. We got the second house we put an offer in — we probably looked at 10-15 houses. Jen was also so gracious when we took a full year+ between touring NJ and ultimately deciding to search for a home here! 11/10! I credit your team with helping us make a competitive offer that got us our house! There are so many nuances to this specific market and I can’t imagine working with someone without your team’s level of expertise. I love that Jen is direct, thoughtful, and thorough. I appreciate that the team was consistently on top of everything - we always felt like we were in good hands! You really can’t beat Jen’s knowledge of this area and trends in the market, not to mention her general passion for this area! "

★★★★★
" Jen and Jenna were our first agents and this was the second offer we put on a house. They knew how to help us make a competitive offer while keeping in mind the top of our range. We knew as soon as we pulled up to our new home we were going to love it and actually ended up loving it more than the first offer we put in at another place. It had the charm we were looking for and the sunroom/backyard really sold it for us. As did the easy commute to transportation. We also fell in love with the street as soon as we drove down it and knew we wanted to be in this neighborhood. We were grateful for their guidance as this was our first time purchasing a home, and we learned so much during this process. As things came on the market they shared with us only what they knew we’d really like, and beyond just the house itself they were thoughtful about the future neighborhoods we’d be living in and really listened to what we wanted. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. As soon as we met Jen and Jenna at an open house they were hosting (that we decided to check out on a whim), we knew we wanted to work with the team. They were so helpful for first-time home owners and their advice was much needed. They walked us through the process and made us feel comfortable the entire time. This can be scary and overwhelming but we were thankful for a solid team working alongside us! "

★★★★★
"Our experience could not have been smoother during the offer process. Jen was our first agent and her team was chosen for the extensive local expertise and insider trade secrets for having an offer accepted. We were advised to keep an eye on the market and be ready to see anything that may be a fit for our family. We viewed approximately 5-6 homes over the course of 2 weeks before seeing the final house. When we saw our home, we were well prepared by Jen to understand what it takes to be competitive and move quickly. It was Jen’s guidance beyond the offer price that helped present the most compelling offer terms and win the house. We couldn’t have been selected for the house without her guidance. The Jen Greenberg Group’s knowledge of the local market was absolutely critical in our home-buying experience. This started with market intelligence, recommendations for local resources in our mortgage company/contact and lawyer. It extended to insider knowledge of buying/selling tactics in viewing and prepping offers and most importantly in drafting the perfect offer. Beyond the offer acceptance, Jen’s recommendations for inspector, estimates and local resources for owning the home are so valuable to newcomers to the neighborhood. "

★★★★★
" As first-time sellers, we did not know what to expect. We just assumed the process would be stressful with negotiations, inspections, and more. None of that happened. Jen and Jenna took care of everything and kept us informed the entire time. After meeting Jen for the first time, she gave us several dates to shoot for as far as the closing. We were surprised by her time frame. But as usual, Jen knew exactly what the market was doing and how we should proceed. Once we started the process, Jen spent a lot of time telling us what she thought should be done so the house would be shown at its best. Every time we questioned why something had to be done, Jen would calmly say, “Trust me”, so that’s what we did. She was right about everything. She and her assistant, Jenna, arranged for every person or company who did work on the house. And all of that work was done quickly and beautifully. Our house was under contract a week after the first realtors open and it sold over the asking price. We can’t say enough about how smoothly and efficiently the process went thanks to the Jen Greenberg Group. We would highly recommend them without any hesitation."

★★★★★
" Jen is the BEST! She is everything you could possibly ask for. She and her Team will do anything and everything to make the moving process easy for her clients. Jen stays involved through every part in the process and stays connected after the closing. We lived in our house for over 20 years and as you can imagine there was a lot to do to get ready to sell. Jen had all the perfect contacts to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and with very little stress to us - she was . If you are looking for a "really good" realtor in this area, no one is better than Jen…she is truly the BEST!!!""

★★★★★
" I could not have asked for a better partner in selling my home than Jennifer Greenberg. From the moment we sat down to discuss the possibility of selling, through receiving the final closing check, Jen was with me every step of the way. Her motto throughout was "Don't worry, I've got this" and it was true. Selling a home can be incredibly stressful, and Jennifer took the time to analyze the market, check the details, and ensure that I was getting the best representation possible. I believed that hiring Jennifer was a great idea, and it turned out to be much more than that - it was invaluable. She is thoughtful, energetic, organized, and smart. Jennifer Greenberg is the best. "

★★★★★
"What can I say? Jen does an excellent job and I immediately felt her passion for her work through her dependable work ethic, organization and deep knowledge. She was referred to me after another couple I knew had used her a couple years ago. Being a first-time homeowner is scary, but I felt 1,000% supported throughout the entire process with her at my side. On Close Day, I was in complete awe watching her in action -- literally doing circles around me -- handling all the various tasks with Title that surfaced and I could not be more honored and grateful that she was my agent. And she didn't disappear after the purchase. We're still very much in touch as she's been helping me sort through a few small final items. Thank you so much, Jen. I could not be more happy in my new home and I hope you know that I now consider you a friend."

★★★★★
" Jen helped my husband and me find our first home in South Orange. We were both very nervous about the whole process and we needed a lot of hand-holding. Thankfully Jen was able to walk us through every step of the process. She told us what we would need to do to get every house we were interested in and provided us with very helpful information when we made our offers. She also provided honest feedback on the houses we looked at and never pressured us to make an offer. When we had to bring our daughter along (who was about 3 months old when we started looking at houses) Jen acted as a babysitter too! Ultimately Jen found us an off-market exclusive listing and helped us craft the winning bid. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a house in the area. "

About The Jen Greenberg Group
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Introducing the dynamic Jen Greenberg Group, a powerhouse team of top-performing real estate agents proudly affiliated with Compass NJ. Specializing in the North New Jersey markets of South Orange, Maplewood, Millburn, Short Hills, Livingston, West Orange, Montclair, Summit, and the surrounding areas of Essex, Union, and Morris counties, they cater to a diverse clientele, ensuring exceptional results and a stress-free experience, tailored specifically to each individual client's needs.

Led by Jen Greenberg, a South Orange native and hyper-local agent, who for over a decade, has earned a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to guide clients through all levels of their home selling process with a contract-to-close skill set and a problem-solving mindset. A self-motivated entrepreneur who conducts herself with raw honesty, integrity, and tenacity, Jen strategically approaches each transaction with results-driven focus and wears multiple hats from empathetic salesperson to creative marketer, to strong negotiator. Her warm and relatable demeanor transcends her role as a real estate agent, making her a trusted advisor and friend to many. One year into a four-year term as an elected official: Council Member of South Orange Village, Jen's commitment to service extends beyond real estate!

Jenna Basford joined the Jen Greenberg Group in 2022: A seasoned NYC real estate professional with a decade of experience and a deep understanding of both urban vibrancy and suburban tranquility. Jenna began her journey in the industry by navigating the bustling markets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, showcasing her keen eye for opportunities and unwavering dedication to find the perfect home for her clients. Her move to New Jersey was much more than a change in location; it was a seamless transition for her expertise of the NYC-to-NJ real estate funnel. By crossing the Hudson River, she was able to bring her wealth of knowledge and skills to the thriving NJ suburban markets armed with licenses in both states.

Uniquely positioned to guide today’s homeowners through the buying and selling process, together, Jen and Jenna ensure that your transition is not only smooth but also meaningful, through it all. Their authentic connections with top Compass agents and a vast nationwide network, allow them to tap into a national buyer pool on behalf of their sellers, and refer as new buyer clients to the best of the best anywhere in the country.

Jen's remarkable achievements in real estate speak volumes. She was quickly recognized with the Rising Star Award her first solo year in the business and has consistently received the NJ Realtor Circle of Excellence award annually. In 2022 and 2023, her unwavering dedication and hard work earned her a well-deserved place in the top 1.5% agents nationwide, according to the WSJ Real Trends America's Best list. 
With the addition of Jenna, the last 12 rolling months + YTD (2024), the Jen Greenberg Group is now the #1 Small Team in South Orange and ranks Top 10 overall in South Orange + Maplewood (aka SOMA), according to WSJ Real Trends and REdatum.
 
Whether you’re a young family ready to trade the city’s hustle and bustle for a peaceful suburban retreat or an empty nester / bird launcher ready to embark on your new chapter resizing locally or ready for an out of state adventure, you can trust the Jen Greenberg Group to manage the multi-step process curated just for you. Their unwavering commitment is genuine and is rooted in delivering exceptional results with a stress-free experience, tailored to your unique needs and individual preferences. Experience the JGG difference of working with true, hyper-local experts and personalized service where your voice truly matters.

The Jen Greenberg Group’s Listings

1/49
Listed By CompassUnder Contract

$699,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2.5
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.26