About Jennifer T. Ley

In real estate for over eight years, I am thrilled to announce that I am now part of the new Sotheby's expansion into Montclair.  Our new offices are at 87 Park Street in a lovely restored Victorian; exactly the kind of "home" that many people come to Montclair to find. 


A former customer asked me today, "So, do you just sell million dollar homes now?"  My answer: "No. I've always believed that no matter how much money you have to spend, you deserve excellent service. What doing business under the Sotheby's name means to me is that I can offer an exceptional level of service to all my customers. Regardless of the price tag on the property you buy or sell, it is of singular importance to you, and thus to me."

My Client-First Philosophy

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

 

That said, in my experience as a Montclair area real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

 

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

 

We don't have cookie-cutter houses in Montclair. And you don't want just any home. Chances are, you want to move here because you've heard how unique a community Montclair is. And you're going to want to work with someone who reflects that!


Why do buyers choose me? I know my market, and I love my community, and I truly care about my customers. I constantly preview new homes to find the best. I don't view myself as a sales person, I'm a consultant. My focus isn't on selling you on a house, I want to find you a home, and it has to "fit" you, your family, your vision of your future. I want you to know everything you need to know to make your move comfortable. From the best transportation options, to the best schools, restaurants, contractors, handymen, I don't want you to feel alone during process, or after you move in. I'm always going to be a phone call away to help you.

 

"These days it is hard to find a person who takes as much pride, effort and attention to detail in their work.  Jennifer has a great deal of knowledge and experience that many other realtors do not have.  We knew she was the type of realtor and person we could trust."

 -- Steven and Maricel Aralar

 

"We always felt confident that you were looking out for us."

-- Carrie and Jonathan Hayter

 

"Jennifer Ley is an asset to your organization. She was a perfect fit for us and our home buying needs. She made our first home buying experience a very pleasant and smooth one. We valued her advice and input."

-- Jeff and Gen Castaneda

 

"She gave us 110%, even when our current deal got complicated; she kept us calm and provided us with excellent guidance. We will definitely be referring our friends to her."
-- Keith and Jennifer Allen


"Jen, you are really great at what you do!"

-- Tia D'Addario



With more than 70% of my business coming from past clients, I have the experience and market knowledge you need to help you turn your desire to own a home in Montclair (or our area towns like Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Nutley, Cedar Grove, Little Falls, the Oranges or the Caldwells) into a reality.  


Managing a transition between homes takes a unique set of skills.  I'd be happy to meet with you to develop a plan to implement the process.

 

"Jennifer was our agent for both buying our new house and selling our old
house. Her enthusiasm, drive, knowledge and attention to detail resulted
in a successful bid on our new home and an above the asking price sale
of our old house within a few days after it went on the market the week
before a major national holiday. I am grateful for her moral support at
numerous difficult points in each process. Jennifer also provided
practical advice on what needed to be fixed in our old house to achieve
the maximum return and referred quality professionals to address these
issues. She even coordinated the house repairs while we were at work and
made certain that everything was done correctly.
I highly recommend Jennifer Ley to anyone interested in buying or
selling a home in the vicinity of Montclair." 

-- Cynthia Kitay and Mark Porter

Why do sellers choose me? One word:  Service. I go to extraordinary lengths to make sure my clients get all the help they need. Too many listing focused agents might as well be running puppy mills; they sign sellers up and move on to the next, confident that listing will bring them more buyers.  If you list with me, my focus is on YOU.  And with the market becoming more challenging, having a full-time professional on your side with excellent negotiation and problem solving skills has never been more important.  I'll be happy to provide references and testimonials from my past clients. 

 

"Jennifer was outstanding. Selling an older house can be difficult, but she had the knowledge and negotiation skills to get us past every hurdle."

-- Alison Meyer

 

"Thanks so much again for making the path as smooth as it could be given the circumstances and I really could never have done it without someone as dedicated as you."

-- Carolyn Patty Blum

 

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Montclair area, please contact me.