A 16-year veteran of the industry, Innocenti is a perennial multi-million dollar producer as well as a frequent recipient of awards honoring her excellence in sales and customer service.

“I’m very excited to be a part of a company that maintains the highest level of professionalism while providing its agents with all the tools necessary to excel in our industry,” Innocenti said. “Keller Williams’ innovative training programs and agent support allows me to provide my clients with the service they deserve and significantly grow my business at the same time.”

After completing an accelerated Interior Design program while earning a triple major in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, Innocenti went on to earn her Masters Degree in Theoretical Psychology.  With a substantial background in design and home staging, she offers her valuable home staging skills to seller clients as part of her comprehensive marketing plan.  Photos of homes staged by Innocenti have appeared in The Bergen Record, with many of her sellers reaping the benefits of her design expertise.

A recipient of the 2005 and 2007 New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award, Innocenti is extremely familiar with the local marketplace. Having worked through a variety of market conditions during her career, she understands how pricing and timing can make all the difference when selling a home in today’s challenging real estate climate.

A member of RealSource Board of Realtors, Innocenti works with buyers and sellers throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Sussex County; and she has established valuable long-term associations with referral agents in Rockland, Monmouth and Ocean County. Additionally, she is a skilled negotiator who holds the Accredited Buyer Designation (ABR) designation.

“Deborah is an accomplished professional with so much to offer today’s home buyer and seller,” said Aloysius Donohue, Operating Principal with Keller Williams Village Square Realty in Ridgewood. “Her reputation for outstanding customer service and sales success will be further enhanced by our company’s growing presence throughout the region. Simply put, this is a very exciting time for both Deborah and her customers.”

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Innocenti is active in her community, volunteering with the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Rebuilding Together Bergen County and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, where she currently volunteers with the Citizen’s Police Academy.  A 19-year resident of Ridgewood, Innocenti resides in the Village with her husband and two teenage children.

Keller Williams Village Square Realty, Inc. is located at 257 East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Deborah Innocenti may be reached at 201.445.4300. If you are interested in a career at Keller Williams, please contact Aloysius Donohue at 201.445.4300 x213.

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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 19^th 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.

Below is a photo of several gutsy Ridgewood Storm Chasers (My sons Luke and Ben and our dog Spartacus).

Hurricane Irene Aftermath - Fairway Road in Ridgewood NJ

Admittedly, my first hand assessment of Ridgewood storm damage is limited by how far a 9-year-old, 11-year-old and a somewhat lazy Bernese Mountain dog wanted to walk.  That said, we covered a decent swath of Ridgewood’s East side.  We found it to be pretty messy with some flooding and some downed trees but not too bad when compared to some of the more dire predictions.

There are several Ridgewood Roads closed today because of Hurricane Irene.

There are also many homes without power in Ridgewood and many homes with some flooding issues.  Click here for instructions on what to do and who to call if you are having issues, in Ridgewood, in the aftermath of the storm.

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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.

12 Ridgewood Homes Under $400,000

** 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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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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The New York Times recently ran an article entitled “In Market Reports, Some Affluent Towns Do Better Than Others”.  The basic gist of the article is that towns that are convenient to Manhattan and have a local train station will fare better than some of the other affluent towns.  Obviously this bodes well for Ridgewood Real Estate and the numbers seem to bear this out.

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In the Bergen County village of Ridgewood, for instance, the median sales price (at which half the homes sold for more and half for less) rose 8.7 percent in the last quarter, versus the same period in 2009. The median price was $700,000, according to the latest statistics from Otteau. In 2009 it was $644,000.

A typical well-maintained colonial at 42 Ethelbert Place in Ridgewood sold in November for $710,000. That was well below the original asking price of $839,000 in May, but above the real estate Web site Zillow’s October estimate of its market value: $626,000. The house last sold in 2002, for $545,000.

The Zillow estimate for a Tudor mansion at 224 Crest Road was $3.5 million in early 2010, and rose to $3.85 million by December, when it sold for $4.11 million…

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