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Why Work With Katie Severance
Background and Experience
If you are looking to buy a new home in the
Montclair, New Jersey area or surrounding
communities including Glen Ridge, Verona,
Bloomfield, Essex Fells, The Caldwell’s, West Orange
and Cedar Grove (among others), let me show you how
my experience makes me a top Realtor. I have been a
full time practicing Realtor for ten years and have
sold over 50 million dollars worth of real estate. I
am also the co-author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide
To Selling Your Home”, (Penguin, January 2010). It
was a great honor to be chosen to write this book
from a pool of realtors nationwide.
I was born and raised in Montclair and my family has
been here for over 50 years so I know the
communities and their history. I attended Montclair
public schools and have a son in the school system
now. I have been through literally thousands of
homes in Montclair and Essex County and it has been
my great privilege to represented buyers, negotiate
strongly on their behalf and educate them to the
local home buying process, the communities and the
housing inventory.
I graduated from Fairfield University in
Connecticut. I spent 16 years as a television
producer and won an Emmy Award before getting into
real estate. I am a member of the West Essex Board
of Realtors and have also earned the national
designation in Luxury Home Marketing and its Million
Dollar Guild.
Why Buyers Come To Me
It is extremely rewarding that almost 100% of my
business is by referral which is a very strong
measure of success in real estate. Buyers work with
me repeatedly and tell me that they refer their
friends for the following reasons:
- I do not pressure buyers. It can take you one
month or one year to find the right home.
- I truly listen to what your needs are and don’t
waste your time showing properties or communities
that don’t fit your specific needs.
- I know the area and the housing inventory inside
and out.
- I have very strong negotiating and presentation
skills and will represent you to great success.
Finding the right home in Montclair, New Jersey and
the surrounding communities is like falling in love
and I will not stop working for you until you find
it. Among my clients, I am known as much for
recommending against buying a particular property as
I am for buying it. I think this is extra important
if you are a first time buyer.
What You’ll Get From Me
There is no doubt that I will find you the right
home eventually but once we do, that is when my real
work begins. I will be a powerful advocate for you –
educating you to the stages of a deal including the
initial offer, attorney review, deposits, the
inspection, appraisal and closing. If you need a
mortgage broker, I can help you find a top notch
person.
If you are just beginning to think about buying a
home in the Montclair, N.J. area – but not
completely ready – that’s OK! I am happy to answer
questions, send you listings via email, and anything
else you might need as you think further about the
prospect of buying. You should feel no pressure in
this journey. It’s supposed to be pleasant and even
fun – and with the right guidance - it will be!
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