Christine Bremer joins MGD

“I am thrilled that Christine decided to join our Ridgewood office,” said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm.  “Christine has great interpersonal skills and she is very bright but her greatest attribute is probably her passion for all things related to real estate. She can speak intelligently about everything from architecture and restoration to local building codes.  This is very rare in a newer agent.”

As a Realtor Associate, Christine says she is focused on delivering exceptional service to her clients. Her passion for real estate and all related areas (architecture, interior design, home staging/styling, renovation, and restoration) enables her to (1) help buyers find homes in which they can envision themselves living, and to (2) assist sellers in preparing their homes for achieving maximum potential. Christine is a sincere and trusted partner throughout all stages of the process; she recognizes that every client’s situation is unique, and she is committed to finding a solution to fit every budget and lifestyle. She is dedicated to making the home-buying and selling experience easy, enjoyable, and satisfying.

“I am so excited to be part of the Marron Gildea & Donohue family,” said Bremer.  “I’ve heard so much about the training that agents receive here and about the lead distribution system. I know I will benefit greatly from both.”  Bremer says she is really looking forward to “ringing the bell” which refers to the ritual within the office of having agents ring a giant bell to let everyone in the office know that another successful deal has been closed. 

Prior to joining the real estate industry, Christine worked in advertising for over 15 years. She began her professional career planning multi-million dollar campaigns for Procter & Gamble.  As a marketer for media companies such as TimeWarner/Time Inc., McGraw-Hill, and NewsCorporation, she gained expertise in sales development, marketing, branding, strategic positioning, and market research. Her contributions to the generation of significant sales revenues at Time Inc. led to three promotions in a five-year period as well as participation in the corporate leadership training program. Christine’s past experience translates into benefits for her clients. For buyers, her background in monitoring and analyzing competitive data enables her to provide them with helpful insights regarding market trends. For sellers, her proficiency in developing sales strategies and her knowledge of both traditional and digital advertising will differentiate their properties in innovative and effective ways.

Christine received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Cornell University and her MBA in Marketing from New York University. After living in Manhattan for nearly a decade, Christine was drawn to the outstanding quality of life in Bergen County, where her husband, Mark Lipson, was raised. They live in Glen Rock, where they enjoy the strong sense of community and the variety of activities.

Marron Gildea & Donohue is a full-service real estate firm with offices in Ridgewood, Saddle River and Ho Ho Kus. For current information on the local real estate market contact Christine Bremer at 201.445.8880.  If you are interested in learning more about a career at Marron Gildea & Donohue please contact Aloysius Donohue at 201.445.8880.

WHITE NAMED MGD ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH

Caren White was recently named Associate of the Month, a Marron Gildea & Donohue spokesperson announced today.

 “Caren is a model of consistency,” said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm. “She has been one of the top agents in our firm, and in all of Bergen County for that matter, for a long time – but she is not content to rest on her many accomplishments.  To this end, Caren is constantly upgrading her skills and learning so she can continue to surpass her clients’ expectations and continue to be one of the most successful real estate agents in Bergen County.”

Caren has lived in Bergen County for the past 29 years. She has been a full-time real estate professional with Marron Gildea & Donohue for the last 18 years. Caren attributes her success to her knowledge of the market, her strong commitment to clients as well as her attention to detail. She takes pride in dealing with honesty and integrity. Caren resides in Ho-Ho-Kus with her husband. Her family is in the construction business and she understands the complete building process.

“I enjoy going to work every day and I love helping people,” said White.  “I also couldn’t think of a better place to work than Marron Gildea & Donohue.  It’s easy to be good at what you do when you love doing it.”  White says Marron Gildea & Donohue provides an incredible amount of leading-edge training which she feels gives her and her clients an edge in today’s competitive marketplace.  She also points out the fact that the firm provides qualified leads which enable her to spend less time prospecting and more time doing what she does best – help her clients find their dream home.

Caren has been honored by the Association of Realtors “Circle of Excellence” committee 15 times over the years, attaining Platinum level in 2006, Gold level in 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2007. Caren is a lifetime member of the Distinguished Sales Club. Her professional memberships include; New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, New Jersey Association of Realtors, Real Source Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

Caren has been active as a volunteer for her local board participating in many committees. She has co-chaired the Realtor Recognition Committee and the Circle of Excellence Verification Committee, RPAC, Legal Education and the Professional Education Committee over the past 10 years.

Marron Gildea & Donohue is a full-service real estate firm with offices in Ridgewood, Saddle River and Ho Ho Kus. For current information on the local real estate market contact Caren White at 201.449.6100.  If you are interested in learning more about a career at Marron Gildea & Donohue please contact Aloysius Donohue at 201.445.8880.

Debra DeSena was named Associate of the Month for the Ridgewood office, a Marron Gildea & Donohue spokesperson announced today. 

“Debra has had a very positive impact on our office,” said Aloysius Donohue, a partner with the firm. “She is an extremely serious and professional agent but at the same time Debra enjoys her work so much that she always looks like she is having fun.  This type of attitude is contagious and it is why both her clients and colleagues enjoy spending time with Debra.”

Debra is a Bergen County native, and currently lives in Ridgewood with her husband and two children, who both attend Somerville Elementary School.  Prior to entering the real estate business, Debra worked for a prestigious Manhattan Law Firm. She feels that having worked on real estate deals in both a legal and a sales capacity gives her a unique perspective and an advantage in today’s competitive marketplace.  Debra is very active in community events and spends a lot of time volunteering at Somerville School.  Her family is also very involved in various sports programs here in Ridgewood where her husband volunteers as a little league coach.

DeSena seems to be very proud of the fact the she earned the prestigious Associate of the Month award within a few months of joining the firm.  She says she was a bit intimidated her first day because everyone at Marron Gildea & Donohue seemed to be so technology oriented. “I knew I was a good agent before I joined Marron Gildea & Donohue but the training here has really enabled me to kick my business up to another level – or two,” says DeSena.  She says some of the newer agents have helped her with technology and she has returned the favor by sharing advice and tips on negotiating and making sales presentations.

For current information on the Ridgewood real estate market contact Debra DeSena at 201.445.8880.  If you are interested in learning more about a career at Marron Gildea & Donohue please contact Aloysius Donohue at 201.445.8880.

Marron Gildea & Donohue Names Kathy Lops Associate of the Month

“This is the second time Kathy has won the Associate of the Month award and she has been with us less than a year,” said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm. “Kathy’s success does not surprise me one bit.  She works hard, she is always upbeat and she has a thorough knowledge of the local real estate market.”

A native New Englander, Kathy attended Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.  Upon graduation, she pursued a career in sales and marketing at leading financial institutions across the globe, from Boston and New York to Sydney, Australia. Kathy frequently draws on skills learned in the corporate world in her work as an effective real estate professional.

Kathy and her husband have lived in Ridgewood for nearly a decade and have two elementary school-aged children. She is an active member of numerous community organizations as well as the public school system.

Lops seems to take the awards and accolades in stride and prefers to credit her company, clients and coworkers for her success.  “The management and agents here really work as a team and they have helped me so much since I joined the MGD family,” said Lops.  “I’ve also been lucky to work with some incredibly wonderful clients who continue to refer their friends and family to me.”  Lops says the market continues to be challenging but notes a recent upswing in the number of clients looking at homes and making offers.   She is looking forward to a busy Spring.

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JENNIFER HENDERSON JOINS MARRON GILDEA & DONOHUE

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Allendale Resident, Jennifer Henderson, joins Marron Gildea & Donohue’s rapidly expanding Ridgewood office.

“We are very excited to have Jennifer on board,” said Aloysius Donohue, a managing partner at the firm.  “Jennifer is a seasoned and dedicated real estate professional with in-depth local market knowledge.  We expect her to be a top performer in our Ridgewood office for years to come.”

Before entering the real estate profession, Henderson worked in Human Resource Management for several Fortune 500 companies including Pernod Ricard USA, Altria, CitiGroup and Avon Products.  She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Fordham University and a Masters Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.  She is also active in fundraising efforts in support of the local community.  Jennifer chairs an annual golf tournament that raises money for several local charities including The Journey’s Program (a not-for-profit bereavement program of Valley Hospice); Hope with Heart and several scholarships at Northern Highlands Regional High School. 

Henderson says the highest compliment she can receive is when past clients refer their friends and colleagues.  Obviously, referrals help Henderson grow her business but more importantly she says is the fact that these referrals confirm the great amount of trust her clients place in her.  

Henderson is committed to managing every transaction, from contract to closing, with the utmost dedication and professionalism.   

Henderson says her success in real estate has been driven by her understanding of the market, her ability to manage and cultivate strong working relationships, and her desire to obtain great results for her clients.  Using her negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, she is able to provide her clients with a unique real estate experience. 

“I am a pretty confident person and I have always known I would be successful in real estate,” said Henderson.  “So when some of my colleagues moved to Marron Gildea & Donohue I was a bit skeptical.  I figured I would succeed based on my own skills and work ethic and wasn’t sure that changing firms would affect my career much – if at all.  However, now that I am part of the Marron Gildea & Donohue family I see what a positive impact a steady stream of leads, a cutting edge training program and a vibrant upbeat environment can have on my sales pipeline – and my overall business outlook.”

As a 23 year resident of Northwest Bergen County (formerly of Upper Saddle River, Franklin Lakes and Ridgewood), Jennifer has developed an expertise in her core market area.   She now lives in Allendale with her husband, Tom, and two young children, Abigail (4) and Jack (1).