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Great Review from our incredible clients that we helped sell in Millburn and buy in Montclair! So happy to be able to help them find their dream home in Montclair!

August 29, 2024 by The Gonnella Team

Great Review from our incredible clients that we helped sell in Millburn and buy in Montclair! So happy to be able to help them find their dream home in Montclair!

We sold Jeff & June’s home in Millburn, 850 Ridgewood Road, for $1,700,000 in March 2024. We then helped them buy their dream home at 125 Gordonhurst Avenue in Montclair for $1,500,000 in July 2024.

Thrilled to be able to help them achieve their real estate goals and find their dream home in Montclair!

“Our experience working with Arlene was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we began our journey of buying and selling our home, Arlene was our guiding light and steadfast advocate. Her expertise and dedication were evident in every interaction, making what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and manageable. She navigated us through the complexities of the real estate market with a calm, reassuring demeanor, and her attention to detail ensured that nothing was overlooked. It felt like Arlene was truly our guardian angel—always available, providing invaluable advice, and working tirelessly to secure the best outcomes for us. Her commitment went beyond mere transactions; she genuinely cared about our needs and wishes, and it showed in every aspect of her service. If you’re looking for a realtor who combines professionalism with heartfelt dedication, look no further. Arlene is a rare gem in the real estate world, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this journey. Thank you for making our dreams a reality!”

Terrific Review from our amazing clients, who we helped sell 50 Coniston Road, Short Hills, for $5,000,000 in August 2024! Thrilled to be able to help our lovely clients achieve their real estate goals for a 4th time!

August 28, 2024 by The Gonnella Team

Terrific Review from our amazing clients, who we helped sell 50 Coniston Road, Short Hills, for $5,000,000 in August 2024! Thrilled to be able to help our lovely clients achieve their real estate goals for a 4th time!

“Arlene is the top agent in Short Hills for good reason. This is the 4th transaction that I’ve worked on with Arlene and it was probably the most challenging because I asked her to market my home as an exclusive listing. She managed the entire process from start to finish: 1) developed a robust marketing assets with a digital brochure complete with aerial photos, 2) connected with a small set of exclusive agents, 3) accompanied all potential buyers to the home and 4) advised during the offer process. It was undoubtedly challenging, but Arlene generated multiple bids and shepherded the process to a final offer. If you’re buying or selling in Short Hills, she is undoubtedly the one agent you should turn to.”

Terrific Review from clients that we helped sell their home in Short Hills! #Short Hills Real Estate #Gonnella Team

August 19, 2024 by The Gonnella Team

Terrific Review from clients that we helped sell their home in Short Hills! We sold their home at 18 Colonial Way in Short Hills for $2,505,000, closing in July 2024. We’re thrilled to be able to help these clients sell their home and wish them the absolute best in their next chapter. Thanks for entrusting us with your real estate needs! #Short Hills Real Estate #Gonnellateam

“We actually didn’t know that Arlene lived in the street next to our home, but as soon as she came to see us, we knew the chemistry was right. Totally professional and knew our home, our street, our neighborhood and most importantly the market inside and out. Not at all pushy, but direct and focused on what would happen, the timing, the approach and with deep data on where our home should be positioned in the market. The team that Arlene surrounds herself also reassured us we had made the right choice, the staging company were excellent, the photography team were brilliant and had all the latest equipment. Having not sold a house before in Short Hills, Arlene also recommended incredible legal teams and when a few things needed fixing as they always do her team took care of this. Arlene was always contactable; she always gave excellent advice and when we did receive multiple offers she gave us great advice on who she vetted as the best buyer. We would very much recommend her and the team to anyone in the Short Hills market, many thanks Arlene !”

Mark Ashton
18 Colonial Way, Short Hills, NJ 07078

175 Springfield Avenue, Summit, in the news!

July 30, 2024 by The Gonnella Team

175 Springfield Avenue, Summit, in the news! Our sale of 175 Springfield Avenue, Summit, which closed in 2024 for $5,500,000 is in the news, in an article on mycentraljersey.com. I linked to the article below, and here is a snippet from the article:

“A $5.5 million Georgian Colonial estate in Summit

Built in 1950, the price of this seven-bedroom, 7½ bathroom home at 175 Springfield Ave. keeps going up.

It sold for $5.5 million in April, about a year after it sold for $5.375 million following a renovation. And that was about $500,000 more than it was listed for a year before that. It made our most expensive sales in Central Jersey list in 2023, too.

In the April sale, both the buyer and seller were represented by Arlene Gonnella with the Gonnella Team.

Perhaps that’s because unlike some other prestigious Central Jersey towns, Summit’s hottest mansions have the best of both worlds: luxury and short walks to downtown.

The 9,500-square-foot Georgian Colonial estate sits on more than an acre. The new residents enjoy cabinetry imported from Italy, as well as an Italian marble center island in the kitchen, which opens up to a family room with 20-foot high ceilings and a gas fireplace. The primary suite has its own gas fireplace, too. The house also has a nanny’s suite, playroom, pool house and pool.”

https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/2024/07/30/expensive-homes-sold-central-jersey-2024/74590789007

Terrific Review from our lovely clients who we helped find their Short Hills dream home!

June 3, 2024 by The Gonnella Team

Terrific Review from our lovely clients who we helped find their Short Hills dream home!

Thrilled to be able to help such lovely people find their dream home in Short Hills. Please see the review below!

“We recently had the pleasure of working with Arlene Gonnella as our realtor, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to buy a home in the Short Hills/Millburn area. From the very beginning, Arlene took the time to understand our needs and preferences, ensuring that the listings she showed us were perfectly tailored to what we were looking for. Her patience throughout the entire process was remarkable. We never felt rushed or pressured; instead, Arlene was always ready to answer our questions, address our concerns, and provide insightful advice. Her extensive knowledge of the local market was evident, and her expertise proved invaluable as we navigated the complexities of home buying. Arlene also has a wealth of resources and contacts that significantly eased our journey. Whether it was recommending a reliable home inspector, a skilled contractor, or a mortgage broker, she had someone trustworthy to refer. This network of professionals made the process smoother and less stressful for us. One of Arlene’s standout qualities is her responsiveness and work ethic. She was always available to take our calls and promptly replied to our emails and messages, no matter the time of day. Her dedication and hard work ensured that we were always informed and up-to-date throughout the entire process. Arlene Gonnella is a top-notch realtor who combines market savvy with a genuine commitment to her clients. Her professionalism, resourcefulness, responsiveness, and understanding of the Short Hills/Millburn real estate market make her an excellent choice for anyone looking to buy a home in the area. We are extremely satisfied with our experience and highly recommend her services.”

Great Review from our lovely clients who we represented in the sale of their stunning Short Hills home as well as the purchase of their spectacular dream home in Summit!

May 1, 2024 by The Gonnella Team

Great Review from our lovely clients who we represented in the sale of their stunning Short Hills home as well as the purchase of their spectacular dream home in Summit! We helped this lovely family sell 36 Holly Drive in Short Hills for $4,150,000, the 2nd highest sale of 2024, and helped them purchase 175 Springfield Avenue in Summit for $5,500,000, the highest sale in Summit thus far in 2024. Thrilling to be able to help our clients find their dream homes!

Please see the review below!

“We have had a great experience working with Arlene. Her expertise and insight into the market and prevailing dynamics is unparalleled. She has built also an incredible network and community, so her ability to navigate situations and gather helpful insights and context is truly differentiated. Throughout a rather complex process, Arlene was always highly responsive and always constructive, with a positive, creative, GSD approach. More important even than these elements, is that Arlene is high-integrity, entrepreneurial, and sincere, and a real pleasure to have partnered with. We look forward to working together with Arlene in the future as well.”

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