Absolutely without a doubt the BEST TEAM you want to sell or buy a home. Alexa and Rob worked with…read moreus and made sure we were able to purchase our DREAM HOME! It was not easy but they made it happen! Thank you Rob n Alexa we will never forget what you did for us!! Highly Recommended !!!

Joseph Scotto is the best. He is very professional and knows everything in his capable were able…read moreto sell our house quickly and at price we never expected. Thanks to Joe we got through the anxiety provoking experience with dignity and grace.

Century 21 Cedarcrest Realty, INC without a doubt earned this review. My agent was ANTHONY FREDA…read moreand his competency was lower than a man five cans short of a six pack. I brought Anthony Freda in to help me find a renter for my property. He acted very personable, attempted to build rapport by making small talk, and seemed to help me achieve my goal. However, this all was psychological, and not a course of action. As things progressed I realized he was not leading me through this process, but I was leading him. At our initial meeting I asked him if he used a telephoto lens to take pictures of the house. He smiled and said "no but I've been doing this a long time." All of the photos were taken with his camera phone. Competent realtors use a professional photographer who has a telephoto lens. The reason every client should want this is because telephoto lenses show the true width of the room. Without this rooms will look narrow, small, and cause potential renters to quickly click on another listing. The photos looked horrible. Within the first month I tried to take some photos with my own camera, which looked marginally better. I then sent them to Anthony so he could add them to the listing. Over a week went by and I called him to check why he had not uploaded the photos. He explained he had been on the coast on vacation. I am not sure how he could have earned a vacation given how little work he does. When he finally uploaded the photos they were randomly combined with the photos he had taken, so none of the photos were in order. One photo would be of the living room, the next of the upstairs bedroom, the next of the dining room, and so on. He never did a comparative analysis, which I eventually realized he should have done. I did not know at which price to begin marketing my home, so I gave him a number. He very enthusiastically thought that was reasonable. As this experience and showing progressed it became clear it was too high. However, it was not Anthony who ever showed any sign of realizing this - it was me. Eventually, I told Anthony to lower the price, so he did. Later on I realized the price was still too high for the market, so I sent him an email asking him to lower the price again. Several days went by without any action and I eventually learned he was on his second vacation on the coast in as many months. How could another vacation have been possible. Shortly after this I called him to inform that I was hiring Rhodes, Van Note & Company instead, who also performed poorly, although better than Anthony Freda. I wrote about Rhodes in another review. Anthony was clearly surprised by my action and it was obvious he never thought I would hold him accountable for his performance. He had went through this process as if I would handle the property, he would participate very little, and then collect his commission. Since I had moved on that left a couple of things for Anthony to do. He needed to stop by my home to collect the key box from the door and his "for rent" sign. I waited patiently two or three weeks and he never stopped by. I then threw away the sign and I had to remove the key box from the door knob by cutting it off with a reciprocating saw for thirty minutes (not kidding). Eventually, my new realtor informed me that he was having some difficulty listing my property on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) because there was still an in-force agreement between myself and Anthony Freda. During my last contact with Anthony he stated there was no agreement between us, nor paperwork for us to do. The new realtor had to call Anthony to get him to remove this agreement so I could move on. It was as if Anthony left this agreement in force so he would not have to admit defeat. Again, Anthony Freda is completely incompetent. The house sat on the market much longer than it needed to and the rental price ended up being $500 less than what Anthony was advising. Looking back at his performance I have wondered if he was ever trained and licensed. He came across as someone who knew absolutely nothing about real estate.

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!

A few years ago we had a signed contract with a seller from one of Maria's listings, who agreed to…read morea contingency that we sell our house first. We offered full list price. Instead of honoring the legal contract, Maria's client cancelled the contract with us to take a cash buyer who offered full price but had previously made a much lower offer before us (basically used us to get a higher price) Both our realtor and attorney could not believe that this happened and confronted Maria about this unfair action but nothing came of it. Our attorney advised us to move on instead of pursuing legal action. Just putting this out there.. we had a signed contract on our home the following week. Things happen for a reason... will never recommend Maria Rampinelli to anyone.

The Rampinelli Team is Simply the Best!! We have moved more than 9 times and have never…read moreexperienced the level of service, support, guidance and ethics that Maria and Kat Rampinelli, and their team provided. They guided us every step of the way from helping us re-arrange and stage our home to make it stand out, to creating a breath taking photo shoot, virtual tour and marketing plan that resulted in an offer less than 24 hours after our home went live and 7 offers within 6 days. They took the time to make sure we understood every offer and rather than swaying us one way or another, they educated us so we could make a good decision. They were available 24/7 to answer any question and helped guide us through the contract signing to inspections, all the way to the time we closed. Not only are they wonderful people, but their experience, professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication go beyond anything we have ever experienced. If you are selling a home, working with the Rampinelli team is the best decision you will ever make!

As first time homeowners, we were recommended to the Fallivene Agency for both our homeowner & car…read moreinsurance. When we recently had water damage in our basement, John Fallivene quickly provided us with reliable names of people we could use. He and his office staff were extremely patient and supportive with me and all my questions. His company then also found us a better deal on our car insurance, saving us over $700. We appreciate working with people we can trust. Thank you Fallivene Agency, you've made our experience very pleasant and less stressful.

These folks are great! Not only do they know everything about insurance (things that I don't know…read moreand don't really want to know), but they also stay on top of it. There have been at least 3 times that *they* have called me to tell me that I could get a better deal on my insurance, and then made it happen. Who could ask for more? And besides that, they're always nice to deal with. Highly recommended!

No words can convey how amazing it was to work with Susan to find my new home! She work tirelessly…read morefrom start to finish to help me find my dream home. From looking at places and really determining if it was right to the closing process! Susan is a true professional who knows how to make going through the stressful home buying process easy. She never stops working, always stays involved in the process. Words can't explain how thankful I am to have worked with Susan because I would not have made the right choices without her. She's truly the best real estate agent. Just wonderful

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

Karin Carson is an incredible real estate agent; we were so fortunate to have met her…read more My wife and I started looking for a home in early January 2021 (probably the worst time!). Not only were we up against the housing market frenzy created by the pandemic, but we were looking in baseline competitive towns such as Montclair and Glen Ridge. Our secondary preferences were Maplewood, South Orange, and Essex Fells. Over the course of 5 months, we literally spent every weekend looking at houses. It was exhausting. I think we placed 10 or 11 bids, all of which failed. Our first agent was a very well respected local broker in the Montclair area with excellent reviews. After 5 months, we essentially quit, the process felt hopeless. Then after a few weeks, we decided to give our search another try with a different agent. And that's when we found Karin! Our first conversation was over the phone and we were blown away by her knowledge, creativity, and just intelligence. She proficiently assessed our situation (financial, architectural interest, location priority etc) and literally gave us a blueprint of what to do and how to focus our efforts. After just one phone conversation we knew she was an absolute expert in her field. She is passionate about what she does and it really shows. In just 4 weeks, she got us our dream house in Montclair. We never thought it would be possible, and it wouldn't have been without Karin. We are so thankful to her. If you haven't already stopped reading this to call her, then here is my breakdown of what separates her from the rest: 1. Competitive advantage: Karin will give you a clear edge over the dozens of other people bidding for the same house. When we met with her, she gave us about 7 different strategies that would make our offer stand out. This was all new information to us after 5 months of search! In this market, having a good real estate agent is just not enough; you need someone amazing like Karin on your side. 2. Responsiveness and perceptiveness: Karin is very responsive and prompt. We always felt prioritized. She was amazing at assessing our preferences and priorities so she could guide us in the right direction. 3. Analytics/Comps: It was always to my astonishment how accurate Karin was when she would tell us the likely price for a winning bid (I know this because as to this date, I still find myself checking sale prices for the houses we saw!). 4. Market knowledge: Karin really knows Montclair and all the surrounding towns. This is HUGE, which we did not realize till we had Karin. Our first agent knew Montclair well, however, anytime we would attempt to discuss other neighboring towns (Maplewood, South Orange, Essex Fells etc), she had nothing useful to say. With Karin, it was night and day, it felt like she knew every street of every town. 5. Resourceful: It is true that competent reliable people tend to work with others like themselves. Karin has introduced us to excellent contacts in every step of the process. She always gave us multiple options to choose from. We knew that anyone she would recommend would be professional and knowledgeable. These include reputable lenders, inspectors, attorneys, home insurance agencies, electricians, HVAC, interior designer, etc. I will finish by saying that Karin is a perfect real estate agent, she is truly on your side. She is extremely conscientious, knowledgeable, and a creative problem solver. She will work hard and she will find you a house!

We cannot recommend Karin Carson highly enough…read more In short, Karin is extremely knowledgeable, strategic, hard working, an excellent communicator, wonderfully CREATIVE and resourceful. We started looking for a house in Montclair, Glen Ridge, Maplewood, and South Orange areas around Jan 2021. We initially worked with another agent who was local to Montclair, reputable and experienced in that market, however, after 4 months we did not get anywhere. Spring 2021 was a tough competitive market that was getting worse every week. We decided to look for another agent as we felt we needed an extra edge. We feel so lucky to have found Karin in our search. From the first telephone chat, it was obvious she is a top-notch agent, intelligent with great intuition. She is very analytical in her approach and the market analysis. Karin has a knack for knowing with great accuracy the likely sale price of each house we saw, which was very difficult in a housing market that was moving so fast (we know she is accurate because in retrospect, all the houses were sold very close to what she estimated). Karin is also very responsive and caring. We felt really disappointed, thinking of quitting our search after 5 months of failure with our previous agent. But after reaching out to her, she encouraged us on. Just after 6 weeks of working with Karin, she helped us buy our dream home! Another thing Karin is so wonderful with is her recommendations on reputable agents/companies to help with the process. For every job (e.g inspection, electrician, homeowner's insurance agencies, designers etc) she gave us multiple recommendations and each one we chose turned out to be as wonderful as her. Please do yourself and your family a favor and go with the best in the business.

We listed with Lauren and her group after doing research into who would be best to sell our…read moretownhouse and who understood the neighborhood. We met with them as we were considering our available realtor options and Lauren and Lisa were professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable and they were reasonable in terms of fees as well. Once we signed, they got right to work so when we were ready to list, it was a seamless process. From the photography to the various listing appointments and open houses, they worked with us and were flexible in terms of making sure our schedules matched up. We were able to get multiple offers on our home and ended up taking a great offer that met our specific needs. Lauren and Lisa checked in throughout the process and gave their honest opinions as to our options, which made us feel like we made the right choice. We never felt pressure to accept something we were not comfortable with and their advice, based on their experience, was invaluable overall. They were super helpful up through closing and have continued to reach out since to see how we are doing. I would highly recommend Lauren and her team if you are looking to sell your home and want it done without the hassle and stress that comes with it. Many thanks to Lauren and her team!

They had me at hello" and have me right through to "See you next time" . This is a top notch --does…read morenot get any better than this" team. Any one can call themselves a realtor --very few can do what this team did. Inside of two months made recommendations and facilitated getting my mother's house ready for sale, set strategy, collaborated effectively, negotiated skillfully, and closed the deal. Pick up the phone and call no one else but this team--they are that good!