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CLIENT TESTIMONALS:
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We worked with Jill and Amy on the sale of our property in New Jersey during the spring of 2022. They came highly recommended by friends and they certainly didn’t disappoint.
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We worked with Jill and Amy on the sale of our property in New Jersey during the spring of 2022. They came highly recommended by friends and they certainly didn’t disappoint.
First and foremost, they are simply an absolute pleasure to work with. They possess a unique blend of expertise and emotional intelligence that makes the entire process feel decidedly non-transactional. From the outset they promised to make the sales process as easy as possible given we were navigating a global move at that time.
True to their promise, they seamlessly managed our open house to take place during our vacation, facilitated the creation of a compelling sales collateral pack (inclusive of a 3d tour and high quality property photography) and acted as trusted partners and real estate therapists throughout.
They drove things forward with purpose - were on top of the big things and also had a superb eye for detail. They were extremely proactive, did a great job of anticipating issues and were a calming force during a stressful period.
We cannot recommend them enough and are just sad we didn’t meet them sooner. A wonderful, down to earth and effective duo!
- Chris B - Seller, West Orange
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As a first-time home buyer you dive into online searches and you read a plethora of headlines of what seems to be endless road bumps; rising interest rates, multiple offers competition, low inventory. Enter Jill and Amy, their knowledge, wealth of experience, down-to-earth and easy-going attitude helped us navigate these waters. Communication with Amy and Jill is outstanding and easy as sending a text. At no time did we feel like we were communicating with real estate agents we just met, it felt like longtime friends. We appreciated that they were patient and pointed out things when we toured homes that as first-time home buyers can be overlooked. If you’re looking for agents that are easy to work with but also have an extensive line up resources (lender, home inspectors, attorney) reach out to Amy and Jill. They will help navigate you in today’s market and truly have your best interest at hand.
- Fernando P: Buyer, Roselle Park
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Five stars are not enough!
From the first conversation about selling my condo, to the closing - Amy and Jill have been AMAZING! This was a stressful sale, as I was out of state. I can’t overstate how important it was that Amy and Jill proactively communicated at every step – easing my mind that the process was well in hand. No issue or question was too big or too small, and they made themselves available to act as my eyes and ears (and often feet and hands).
Amy and Jill provided helpful advice on how to prep for sale, including recommendations on pricing, market timing considerations, and information for the most effective trades persons and attorneys. Because of their great eye and hands-on style, staging and photos really showed the property at its best. In my absence, they facilitated all of the ongoing details, and made the lead up to closing as easy as it could have been. They are so professional and personable, working with them was truly a partnership and a pleasure
I truly could not have done this without Amy and Jill, and highly recommend them!
- Dorothy J.: Seller, West Orange
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My husband and I were first time home buyers, attempting to purchase in an area in which we were not familiar, AND doing so from out-of-state. Amy and Jill were referred to us through a mutual friend AND THANK GOODNESS. They were essential in making the home buying process as least stressful and straightforward as possible. They were knowledgeable of the area in which were looking and all over New Jersey, for that matter. They provided recommendations for the lender, lawyer, inspection company, contractors, and more. They walked us through everything and thoroughly explained each part of the home buying process as we progressed with our sale. We really couldn't have done it without them and are so grateful for all their help and guidance through this process.
- Elisa F.: Buyer, Caldwell
About NJ Home Girls
It started with a dare to do real estate better than anyone else.
Sitting by the pool in 2014, the summer after we shared the role of first grade class parents, Jill was rattling off the many ways she was dissatisfied with the recent sale of her first West Orange home. We both agreed we could have done a better job marketing her house. After all, we had each spent 20 years in the entertainment industry - Jill as a music industry marketing executive and Amy as a television producer. We were convinced that our skills of knowing how to sell and tell a story, as well as seeing a project/deal through its complexities, would make us much more effective agents. And then… we dared each other. Let’s do more than complain - let’s get our real estate licenses and change the business.
And that’s how the NJ Home Girls began.
Partners since day one, we have been dedicated to providing a thoughtful and thorough real estate experience to each of our clients. The buyers and sellers we have worked with cite our attention to detail, knowledge of the market, and communication styles among the reasons they recommend us. But what makes us most proud is that they also point out how smooth we make the process for them. That we take what can be an overwhelming and stressful experience and make it easy, manageable, and sometimes even fun. This has been our goal in each and every transaction… and it’s what has made us be in the top 3% of listing agents in our own town, West Orange, NJ.
When you work with us, you get a team who truly gets it.
We’ve helped sellers identify the best deal in a multiple offer process (including one with 60+offers to choose from)… and we translate that experience into writing winning offers for our buyers when they are competing in their own multi-bid process. We’ve gotten our sellers top dollar, whether they staged with what they have or used a professional stager to transform their space. We educate buyers to see beyond the eye candy of a nicely staged home to discover its real qualities (or concerns). We’ve negotiated through tough inspection concerns to get to the closing table… and advised our clients when it’s time to make the tough decision of walking away from a deal that isn’t working toward their best interests. We’re problem solvers who have worked through the anticipated challenges and even those no one could see coming (like an attorney quitting on closing day… Oh, we’ve got stories!).
We’ve been there/done that…
We’ve each bought and sold several of our own houses. We’ve made the move from NYC to the NJ suburbs. We’ve managed a home during hurricanes, ice storms, and power outages. We’ve renovated and repaired. We’ve done the work commute. We’ve raised our kids in and been active members of our community. We’ve found the pre-schools, coffee shops, plumbers, enrichment classes, and gyms (though those we admittedly don’t use as often as we should!).
We draw from all of these experiences and share them with our clients so that they have the information and resources to make a decision that works best for them.
We love what we do… and we REALLY love to share our love for New Jersey.
We are Jersey Girls through and through… and are more than happy to share our joy of living in the Great State of New Jersey. The food. The day trips to Asbury Park or the Lakes. The accents. The 100% full-serve gas stations. We love all of it and more - and think that’s why it makes such a perfect place to live.
Whether you are ready to jump into the market or are in the exploratory stage, we are here to share our experience and expertise to help you as a seller or buyer. And as members of Compass, the #1 brokerage in the U.S., the ‘we’ is not just the two of us. Compass allows us to bring our clients leading edge technology to streamline the process and the analytical data to stay ahead of the market.
We're growing!
We've recently added Nichole Mariette to the NJ Home Girls team! Nichole brings her expertise and passion about the area, as well as a high level of service that she honed from years working in the hospitality industry as director of sales for major hotel chains in NYC and NJ. We are truly excited to have her as a Home Girl!
We've recently added Nichole Mariette to the NJ Home Girls team! Nichole brings her expertise and passion about the area, as well as a high level of service that she honed from years working in the hospitality industry as director of sales for major hotel chains in NYC and NJ. We are truly excited to have her as a Home Girl!
Whatever your real estate needs, you can count on The NJ Home Girls to make you feel at home!