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Video: Ridgewood NJ Real Estate Tour and Home Sales Testimonials

May 14th, 2012 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

A Ridgewood Homeowner Signed a Contract with a Buyer  from Malaysia Who Had Not Stepped Foot in the Home…

…Watch This Video to Find Out How

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See Ridgewood Video Transcript Below

Al Donohue:

Hello, I’m Al Donohue, the owner of Keller Williams Real Estate here in Ridgewood, New Jersey and the head of The Donohue Group – one of the top real estate teams in the Ridgewood area.  I wanted to take a few seconds to explain my approach to selling real estate.

Al Donohue:

I’ve built a reputation for getting homes sold quickly and for top dollar…

Pat Paul: “Before we even had a chance to blink our house was sold, it sold within 12 days.”

Todd Patton: “Our house sold in, what, 9 days….”

Bud Maltin: “…for a few thousand dollars OVER the asking price.”

Al Donohue:

The sale of your home is one of the largest and most important transactions you will ever make.   It’s vital to choose a realtor with a proven track record of success.

Pat Paul: “I talked to a couple of realtors when I was deciding who to work with and Al had by far the best statistics. And, I have no doubt that we did better in terms of sale price and time to sale than if we’d been working with another realtor.”

Nicole Patton: “He knew the ins and outs of the market, he knew how to price our house, he knew what we needed to do to sell quickly and the house sold within 9 days over the asking price…everything went smoothly.”

Al Donohue:

I’m also a bit of a geek.  I pride myself on understanding things like search engine optimization and social media marketing. Don’t take my word for it, just Google Ridgewood real estate and you should see that 2 of the top three results are my website and my Ridgewood front porch blog.

Pat Paul: “He took care of the marketing and digital presence of the house.  Every time someone came to see the house, with an hour there would be an email about what the person liked about the house, if the person had any concerns so we could address things.  It really gave us actionable information.”

Frank DeMarco: “Al told us he was going to do a video of our home.  I looked at the video tour of the home before he put it on the market…I didn’t know whose house it was, it really looked terrific.  Four days later, he said a buyer saw your video tour, he’s on assignment in Malaysia and he wants to put a bid on your house.’  So, I ended getting MORE than the asking price and sold in four days to a man who never saw the house other than on the internet from Malaysia.  It was fantastic.”

Al Donohue:

In the end it’s all about going that extra mile to ensure that my clients have a good experience and get the results that they hoped for.  Most of my clients have become good friends.

Todd and Nicole Patton: “The great thing about working with Al was that he took everything off our shoulders…right, he stepped up to the plate, he makes it his responsibility, and we didn’t have to worry…we felt like we were in good hands.  That’s the kind of guy you want to work with.”

Marie Antonelli: “It’s like having an old friend in your house.  He’s so relaxed, not pretentious, yet he knows everything there is to know about the market.  And, we had a bunch of people we were going to call but after a meeting with him we said ‘no, no, no, if we’re listing the house, this is the guy, we’re done.”

Bud Maltin: “Both personally and professionally this couldn’t have been any better…couldn’t have been.  We have a lot of friends in town who we can compare notes with…we don’t know anybody who had it as easy as us.”

Pat Paul: “What I’ve told friends who have been shopping for houses in the area is not that it’s just good to work with Al, because it is, it’s great to work with him…but I’ve told them it’s a MISTAKE to work with anyone else.”

Al Donohue:

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me better.  If you’re interested in selling your home, please give me call or shoot me an email…I’m always interested in making new friends.  Thanks, again.

Please call Al Donohue at 201.906.3287 for more info or to arrange an appointment.

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Ridgewood Real Estate Agent Awarded Internet Marketing Designation

March 22nd, 2012 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

Ridgewood Real Estate Agent Aloysius “Al” Donohue Awarded Internet Marketing Specialist Designation

Internet Marketing Specialist

Advanced Marketing Designation Recognizes Deep Understanding of Internet Marketing Strategies for Helping Customers Buy & Sell Homes

Ridgewood, NJ – Al Donohue, a leading real estate professional and Operating Principal with Keller Williams in Ridgewood, NJ has been awarded the Internet Marketing Specialist designation for his proficiency in using Internet marketing strategies to help his customers market their properties throughout the Web.

Donohue is now a certified expert in marketing real estate across the Internet, including on all the major search engines, social media channels, CraigsList and more – with proven strategies that drive the maximum traffic and inquiry volume to help Ridgewood homes get sold fast and for the highest price possible.

“The most important attribute in choosing a real estate agent today is mastery of the Web as a marketing tool for your home or property,” said Ben Kinney, founder of the Internet Marketing Specialist Designation.  “Al has mastered the Web marketing best practices I actively use in my practice, and has differentiated himself among other real estate professionals in the market with these skills.”

About Al Donohue

Donohue, who serves as Operating Principal with Keller Williams Village Square Realty, ranked first in terms of sales production for January, with closed sales totaling $2,079,000. Donohue was also recognized as the #1 agent among all real estate companies in closed Ridgewood Sales for the month, based on data provided by the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service for January 2012.  Donohue opened Keller Williams in Ridgewood less than a year ago and the office has since grown to 110 agents and ranks among the top real estate offices in New Jersey. Active in his community, Donohue is a Ridgewood resident with two sons, both of whom attend Ridgewood schools.

“Al has the ability to really motivate and connect with our sales team. He wants us all to learn and succeed in our own businesses, so he leads by example,” noted Marlisa Zebaida, Team Leader with Keller Williams Village Square Realty. “He is a valuable mentor and coach who has built a very successful real estate career. Through his training classes, he shares with us the very same sales methods and creative strategies that have made him a sales leader.”

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Ridgewood Home for Sale – 219 Doremus Avenue

March 17th, 2012 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

The Ridgewood Real Estate Market is Heating Up – This Home May Be Gone Before the Weekend is Over

Ridgewood NJ Home - 219 Doremus Ave

Why would you even consider a fixer-upper when you can own this classic, move-in condition colonial home for around the same price? This centrally located property is just a few short blocks from the elementary school, train station and Ridgewood’s vibrant downtown. The home is full of character and features a living room with handsome fireplace, over sized dining room with bay window, large kitchen with separate dining area, sun filled first-floor office/den, spacious master bedroom and a lower level that includes a family room and bedroom suite with full bath. You’ll also love the incredible curb appeal of this beautiful home, the gleaming hardwood floors, the charming glass-paneled doors, the outsized two-car garage, the brand new roof (2012) and the large, flat rear yard that is perfect for summer barbecues.

Click here to learn more about 219 Doremus Ave in Ridgewood.

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Video: The Secret to Selling Your Ridgewood Home a Month Faster than the Competition

The Secret to Selling Ridgewood Real Estate More Quickly

Watch the video below to learn this secret and view a brief update on today’s real estate market.

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Bergen County Real Estate Sales Rankings 2012

March 8th, 2012 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

Keller Williams Ridgewood Ranks Number One in Bergen County for Number of Real Estate Transactions for February 2012

Ridgewood Real Estate Home Sales Rankings

After being open for less than a year in Downtown Ridgewood New Jersey, Keller Williams has become one of the top real estate offices in Bergen County.

Keller Williams Ridgewood has expanded to a staff of 105 agents in just nine months and  continues to attract the best agents in the industry by offering the most innovative educational resources along with cutting-edge technology and a revolutionary profit sharing system.

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Video Tour of Ridgewood New Jersey

February 18th, 2012 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

Ridgewood NJ Video

Thinking of relocating to Ridgewood or just want to learn more about this wonderful town?  Check out the video below.

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Ridgewood’s Most Popular Homes

February 16th, 2012 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

Curious to know which were the most “searched” homes in Ridgewood on the SearchBergenCountyHomes site today?

Just click the image below to find out and to learn more about Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Ridgewood Home Search

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Ridgewood Keller Williams Grand Opening

November 13th, 2011 categories:Ridgewood News and Events, Ridgewood Real Estate

Keller Williams Ridgewood Office Set for November 19th Grand Opening

Keller Williams Village Square Realty will be hosting a Grand Opening celebration at their new office location, 257 East Ridgewood Avenue (second floor) on Saturday, November 19th from 3 to 7pm. Individuals are invited to drop by to enjoy great food, beverages and entertainment, as well as take the opportunity to explore the company’s new Ridgewood office. A door raffle will also be held, prizes will be awarded, and assorted fun activities for all ages will take place throughout the event.

“We can’t wait for the community to see for themselves what all the buzz has been about,” said Aloysius Donohue, Operating Principal with Keller Williams Village Square Realty. “This Grand Opening signals a new and exciting chapter for our sales team. With added resources, enhanced technology and tools and a larger work space, this new office will mean greater efficiency and productivity for our agents and continued positive results for their customers.”

The new Keller Williams Village Square Realty office enjoys a convenient downtown location and also features an Internet café, spacious training room, smart boards and a children’s play area so clients can bring their little ones to the office without worry.

Keller Williams continues to attract the best agents in the industry by offering the most innovative educational resources along with cutting-edge technology and a revolutionary profit sharing system. Having expanded to a staff of nearly 100 agents in just seven months, Keller Williams Village Square Realty is no exception, as it is now home to a formidable team of well-known and highly-respected sales talent.

As Donohue continues to assemble a dynamic team of all-star agents, the Ridgewood office continues to flourish. A glimpse of his sales team reveals such top-ranked professionals as Sally Ponchak, ranked as the Number One agent in Wyckoff in 2010 in terms of number of transactions; Nancy Larsen, the Number One agent in Ridgewood in 2011 in terms of number of transactions year-to-date (tied with 2 other agents); Pam Christian, the Number One agent in Ridgewood in 2011 based on dollar volume year-to-date; and Jeff Adler, the Number One agent in Ramsey for 2010 in both dollar volume and number of transactions. Adler is also currently tied for top spot in 2011 for number of transactions.

“Our sales professionals have consistently outpaced the market in productivity. They represent the cornerstone of our company’s growth and success,” Donohue added. “Clients can expect superior service from beginning to end when working with a Keller Williams Village Square Realty agent.”

Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the fastest-growing residential real estate firm in North America according to Realtor Magazine.  J.D. Power and Associates recently (2008-2010) ranked Keller Williams #1 in overall home buyer satisfaction among the largest full-service real estate firms for the third year in a row. In 2010, the company received many accolades including:

  • Entrepreneur magazine, No. 1 ranked real estate franchise on the 31st Annual Franchise 500 list
  • Inman News, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Gary Keller named one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate
  • Training Magazine, highest ranking real estate franchise on the annual Training Top 125, #47 Overall

Individuals interested in attending the Keller Williams Village Square Realty Grand Opening celebration are encouraged to RSVP by calling the office at 201-445-4300 by November 12. The new office is located at 257 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood.

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12 Ridgewood Homes Under $400,000

August 6th, 2011 categories:Ridgewood Real Estate

Great Time for First Time Home Buyers and Investors to Enter the Ridgewood Real Estate Market

Below is a list of 12 Ridgewood Homes currently listed for under $400,000. It was not that long ago that it would have been difficult to find homes in Ridgewood under $500,000 – much less under $400,000. However, now first time home buyers and investors alike, have 12 homes to choose from. They range from 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape Cod homes to 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath colonial style homes. Low entry level pricing coupled with interest rates at all time lows may make this the perfect time to buy into this blue chip village.

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12 Ridgewood Homes Under $400,000

Number Street Name Price BR/Bath Baths Style Listing Office
442 VAN BUREN $329,000 2/1.5 1.5 COL RE/MAX PROP. CTR
333 EASTSIDE $349,000 3/1 1 S/L COLDWELL BANKER, ALLENDALE
662 GROVE $349,000 4 2 C/C RE/MAX ADVANTAGE PLUS
276 GLEN $349,900 3 2 C/C RE/MAX PROPERTY CENTER
421 VAN BUREN $359,900 4 1 COL GILSENAN & CO.
454 NORTHERN $370,000 2 1.5 COL PRUDENTIAL ADAMO REALTY
149 SOMERVILLE $389,000 4 2 C/C MARRON GILDEA REALTY, INC. RW
728 LINWOOD $389,900 4 1 C/C CENTURY 21 PROPERTY PLACE
622 GROVE $399,000 3 2 C/C KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE
279 GLEN $399,000 3 2 COL RE/MAX PROPERTIES-SADDLE RIVER
417 SHEFFIELD $399,000 4 2 C/C WEICHERT REALTORS RIDGEWOOD
38 HIGH $399,900 3 2.5 COL RE/MAX PROPERTIES-SADDLE RIVER
423** BOGERT $399,923 3 2 C/C KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE

** There are actually 13 homes currently available under $400,000 . 423 Bogert Ave is currently in Attorney Review and may no longer be available at the time you read this.

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Ridgewood Real Estate Office Unites to Help Community on RED Day

Keller Williams Red Day in Ridgewood, NJ

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Beneath bright and sunny skies, Keller Williams Village Square Realty in Ridgewood took a beautiful spring day and made it even more special. In support of the company’s RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) initiative, the Ridgewood office sales team rolled up their sleeves and got to work; lending a hand to local organizations whose primary objectives are helping others.

Now in its third year, RED Day is held annually on the second Thursday in May and celebrates Keller Williams Realty’s commitment to improving local communities. Every year on that particular day, tens of thousands of Keller Williams associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide range of community service projects, devoting their time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which they serve. RED Day activities can range from rebuilding homes, refurbishing local parks and giving to local food shelters to hosting blood drives, beautifying beaches and more. Projects are chosen by each individual market center based on needs they see within their community.

Following careful consideration, the office selected two organizations whose primary focus is assisting individuals and families throughout the community: The Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey (a division of West Bergen Mental Healthcare) and the Alpine Learning Group in Paramus.

“When our staff first learned about the company’s RED Day initiative, we were collectively excited about having such the opportunity to help a fellow organization in our local community. Absolutely everyone in our office wanted to participate, so our goal was to find projects that everyone could take part in,” said Sally Ponchak, Keller Williams sales associate and co-chair of the local RED Day event. “Both West Bergen and Alpine Learning Group were thrilled by our offer to help out, and we were thrilled to do so. It was a perfect fit: the activities were fun and uplifting at the same time.”

Boasting a large and motivated assemblage of volunteers, Keller Williams Village Square Realty kicked off their local RED Day event on May 12. The office divided into two “work crews”, with one group arriving at the Childen’s Center in Ramsey to plant flowers.  The Children’s Center is a division of West Bergen Mental Healthcare, a non-profit organization based in Ridgewood that provides a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need.

With a “RED Day Project in Progress” sign signaling their work was underway, Keller Williams agents got to work, beautifying the center’s entrance with a colorful explosion of spring flowers. West Bergen Chief Operating Officer Lee Schaeffer and Chief Executive Officer Michael Tozzoli enthusiastically lent their support to the activity.

The second group of Keller Williams agents spent the morning at Alpine Learning Group in Paramus, a non-profit education and treatment program specializing in working with individuals with autism. With the facility planning a large-scale garage sale as an upcoming fundraiser, they enthusiastically welcomed the agents’ offer for help.

Assisted by Gwen Purcell, Project Manager with Alpine Learning Group, the agents spent a busy morning helping Alpine staff members with setting up, tagging items, organizing donations and moving furniture- all in preparation for a fundraiser from which one hundred percent of the proceeds go back into the facility.

“We were thrilled with the success of the first Keller Williams RED Day in Ridgewood. We were able to raise awareness about some great local organizations and help them with necessary tasks,” noted Keller Williams sales associate and RED Day co-chair Jennifer Casper.  “Our office goal is to continue to give where we live throughout the entire year, not only during RED Day. With the unofficial office motto of ‘spread the red’, RED Day empowers us to help in our own communities on a daily basis.”

“RED Day reflects the culture of Keller Williams Realty. It illustrates the extraordinary effect a company can have when individuals come together to work as a team for the greater good of everyone,” added Keller Williams Village Square Operating Principal Al Donohue.

Keller Williams Village Square Realty is located at 257 East Ridgewood Avenue in downtown Ridgewood. The office may be reached by calling (201) 445-4300.

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