November 2008
Prudential NJ Properties honors its top Somerset County associates
BASKING RIDGE OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Basking Ridge office has announced the winners of its Sales Associate of the Month awards: Sharon DeFazio for August; Missy Durham for September; Roseann Serina for October. The award is given to associates for high sales performance and superb customer service. Information on Somerset County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Basking Ridge office, 665 Martinsville Road, at (908) 580-5000.
HILLSBOROUGH OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Hillsborough office has announced the winners of its Sales Associate of the Month awards: June Fulton for August and October; Diane Ormsby for September. The award is given to associates for high sales performance and superb customer service. Information on Somerset County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Hillsborough office, 408 Route 206 South, at (908) 874-3400.
MARTINSVILLE OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Martinsville office has honored Jeffrey Weinberg its Sales Associate of the Month for August, September, and October. The award is given to associates for high sales performance and superb customer service. In addition, Weinberg was also named the Top Listing and Sales Associate on a companywide basis. Information on Somerset County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Martinsville office, 1996 Washington Valley Road, at (732) 469-1515.
WATCHUNG OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Watchung office has announced the winners of its Sales Associate of the Month awards: Ralph Autorino for August; Liz Egan for September; Alexis Park for October. The office also named its Sales Team of the Month recipients: Team Custodio for September; The Galis Group for October. The award is given to associates and teams for high sales performance and superb customer service. Information on Somerset County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Watchung office, 659 Mountain Boulevard, at (908) 753-4450.
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About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Prudential NJ Properties honors its top Monmouth County associates
MANALAPAN OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Manalapan office has announced the winners of its Sales Associate of the Month awards: Brian Teitel and Sheilah Teitel for August; Lyn Irvin for September; David Reich for October. The office also named its Sales Team of the Month recipients: Schneider Home Team for August; Team Bilotti for September. The award is given to associates for high sales performance and superb customer service. Information on Monmouth County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Manalapan office, 359 Route 9 South, (732) 536-1200.
MIDDLETOWN OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Middletown office has announced the winners of its Sales Associate of the Month awards: Frank Gilligan for August; Paulina Pagano for September; Carol O’Hare for October. The award is given to associates for high sales performance and superb customer service. Information on Monmouth County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Middletown office, 546 Highway 35, at (732) 576-1616.
MILLSTONE OFFICE’S ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Millstone office has honored Jim Befarah as its Sales Associate of the Month for August, September, and October. The award is given to associates and teams for high sales performance and superb customer service. Information on Monmouth County properties, and all real estate-related services, is available by contacting the Millstone office, 222 Millstone Road, at (732) 446-4959.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesSummit Street Fair Support
SUMMIT STREET FAIR SUPPORT – Prudential New Jersey Properties supports downtown Summit and presents gift certificates from local businesses to raffle winners. Pictured from left: Prudential New Jersey Properties’ sales associate Valerie Dalton; Summit resident Lois Melka with son Daniel and friend Harry Michaels, winners of the hand-painted pumpkin; Susan Taylor, local real estate attorney and winner of a Spa Remede gift certificate; and Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Summit office manager Kim Crites-Carloto. In addition, the company awarded Bona Vita Osteria restaurant gift certificates to Jessica Oppenheim and Mark and Margaret Belluche (not pictured).
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesPrudential New Jersey Properties’ Princeton office associate earns Graduate REALTOR® Institute designation
Montgomery Township resident Elizabeth “Lisa” Ryan
completes intensive REALTOR® training
PRINCETON, NJ (November 20, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Princeton office associate Elizabeth “Lisa” Ryan – a resident of Montgomery Township – has earned the prestigious Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.
Real estate associates and brokers obtain their GRI designation after completing 90 hours of intensive professional development courses, taught by top industry leaders. The designation is an established symbol of excellence and commitment to client services among professionals.
“Lisa places high importance on continuing education programs to provide clients with the best possible services,” says Carol Mucerino, manager of the Princeton office. “She goes above and beyond for each buyer and seller, while helping each achieve their real estate goals.”
An M.B.A graduate of Rutgers’ Graduate School of Management, Ryan specializes in central New Jersey properties, including Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties. She has earned several industry designations and is qualified as a Certified Relocation Specialist, Quality Services Certified, and Senior Real Estate Specialist. Ryan is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, as well as the Middlesex and TREND multiple listing services.
More information about real estate in the greater Princeton area is available by contacting Ryan at the company’s 138 Nassau Street location, 609-430-1288, ext 554.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesPrudential New Jersey Properties New Providence associates earn Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation
Michele DiBenedetto and Aristedes Polychronopoulos
achieve benchmark of excellence in buyer representation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ (November 20, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ New Providence office associates Michele DiBenedetto and Aristedes “Steve” Polychronopoulos have secured their distinguished Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation.
Both DiBenedetto and Polychronopoulos participated in a specialized training program offered by the National Association of REALTORS®’ Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC). In order to receive their ABR designations, real estate professionals must attend a series of workshops and seminars to enhance their knowledge of buyers’ special needs and further their representation skills.
A resident of New Providence, DiBenedetto specializes in Morris and Union counties real estate and is a Certified Relocation Specialist, Quality Service Certified, and e-Certified. She is an active member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, and the North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NCJAR), as well as the Garden State Multiple Listing Service. In addition, she is the vice president of the Salt Brook School Parent Teacher Association in New Providence.
“Michele is a dedicated agent, who, to better assist clients, enhances her experience through continuing education programs,” said Mike Del Duca, office manager. “Her enthusiasm and commitment set her apart.”
Polychronopoulos – a Berkeley Heights resident – works with real estate within Essex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties. He has earned several prestigious industry designations, including Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Certified Relocation Specialist, e-Certified, and Quality Service Certified.
“Steve’s success is based in large part on his tireless work ethic and vast knowledge in the communities he serves,” said Del Duca. “He utilizes all of his industry experience to ensure his clients get the result they want.”
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesLocal professional to lead Women of Reform Judaism Atlantic District
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL TO LEAD WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM ATLANTIC DISTRICT – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Martinsville office broker-associate Marsha Malberg will serve as the president of the Women of Reform Judaism Atlantic District from 2008 to 2010. She will lead women from reform temples throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As the leader of the Malberg Team, she specializes in real estate throughout Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Working with other associates at the Martinsville office, Malberg organizes donations and food drives, as well as fund-raisers for local charities.
“Marsha’s dedication to the community is evident in her selfless participation within organizations that strive to make a difference,” says Frank Torre, manager of the Martinsville office. “Her leadership skills are unmatched in our industry.”
Information about Somerset County real estate is available by contacting Malberg at the Martinsville office, 1996 Washington Valley Road, 732-469-1516, ext. 362.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to Headlines Marie Ferraro honored with prestigious President’s Award from Middlesex County Multiple Listing System
Prudential NJ Properties’ top Sayreville broker achieves highest number of closed listings in Middlesex County for the fifth consecutive fiscal year
SAYREVILLE, NJ (November 17, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Sayreville office broker-REALTOR® Marie Ferraro was honored by the Middlesex County Multiple Listing System with its prestigious 2008 President’s Award, which recognizes the top three real estate professionals among its members who have the highest number of closed listings during the fiscal year.
“Winning the President’s Award for the fifth consecutive year is a not only a milestone in Marie’s illustrious career, but a testament to her dedication and commitment to clients and the industry,” said William O. Keleher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Prudential New Jersey Properties. “Her real estate knowledge and experience is a tremendous asset to home buyers and sellers, and has earned the reputation of a leading professional among her peers and in Middlesex County.”
With more than two decades of industry experience, Ferraro leads the “The Ferraro Team,” based in the company’s Sayreville office. She is consistently included in Prudential New Jersey Properties’ distinguished Pinnacle Group, which is comprised of the top 40 agents on a companywide basis. The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® awarded her with its Circle of Excellence award from 1990 through 2007.
More information on buying or selling a home in the Sayreville / Old Bridge / South Amboy area is available by contacting Marie at the company’s 429 Washington Road location, 732-257-1881.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 25 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 10 counties – Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union and Warren – Pru New Jersey is the state’s largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesPrudential New Jersey Properties Princeton broker-associate Prudential New Jersey Properties Princeton broker-associate certified as a Accredited Buyer’s Representative
Lifetime Princeton resident earns prestigious real estate designation
PRINCETON, NJ (November 13, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Princeton office broker-associate, Kenneth “Ken” Verbeyst, CRS GRI SRES has earned the prestigious Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation.
This designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation, and is awarded to real estate associates who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria established by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council.
“Earning the ABR designation is a testament of Ken’s commitment to both excellence within our industry and to his clients,” says Carol Mucerino, manager of the Princeton office. “He is dedicated to providing the best customer service, which is backed by his extensive real estate knowledge.”
With more than 20 years of experience investing in real estate and renovating houses, Verbeyst – a lifelong Princeton resident – specializes in fine homes, historic properties, relocation, commercial buildings, and farm estates. He was recently honored by the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates (PREA) with the Chairman’s Platinum Award, which recognized his inclusion within the top two percent of the network’s approximately 60,000 associates. He has earned several industry designations, including Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyers Representative, and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). A licensed broker in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Verbeyst is also an Environmental Data Research partner.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesPrudential New Jersey Properties’ Princeton office associate earns Marketing Assistance certificate
Montgomery Township resident Rhonda Molesphini
specializes in assisting homeowners with real estate promotional needs
PRINCETON, NJ (November 11, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Princeton office associate Rhonda Molesphini has earned Prudential’s Marketing Assistance certification under the company’s relocation education program.
A resident of Montgomery Township, Molesphini underwent specific training in marketing techniques and strategies for home sellers, as well as a multitude of elements facing individuals relocating to the central New Jersey area.
“To benefit her clients, Rhonda is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge of real estate marketing and advertising,” says Carol Mucerino, manager of the Princeton office. “Her education, combined with her experience, ensures customers a positive home buying or selling experience despite market challenges.”
Molesphini has earned several industry designations, including e-Certified, Quality Service Certified, and Accredited Staging Professional. She is also an active member of the National Association of REALTORS®, New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, Mercer County Board of REALTORS®, as well as the Garden State and TREND multiple listing services.
More information about real estate in the Greater Princeton area is available by contacting Molesphini at 609-430-1288, ext. 558.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Top of Page | Back to HeadlinesWalking and Wagging For A Cause
WALKING AND WAGGING FOR A CAUSE — Prudential New Jersey Properties Roxbury office assistant Helen Enslin (left) and her daughter Elise (right) stop to play with man’s best friends at the first annual Walk ‘n’ Wag at Horseshoe Island Lake Island. All proceeds from the dog owner festival went to the Sunshine Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides positive group activities for children with cancer.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 800 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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