Upper Montclair, New Jersey Real Estate, Homes,
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Whether you’re planning on selling or buying a home, you need a full time professional with a keen sense of the market to guide you through the entire process with confidence and ease.

BUYERS: As a former New Yorker who loves her suburban lifestyle, I’m dedicated to helping you find your dream home in suburban Essex County the easiest, fastest, most stress-free way.

SELLERS: Hiring a Realtor should be a business decision. With Coldwell Banker's proven marketing system behind me, I will ensure that you get the most money that the market will bear for your greatest investment.

For several years I co-owned a successful girl’s couture clothing line based in NYC and sold around the world. With a design and manufacturing background, I bring my business acumen and creativity to the table in every deal. I have very high standards and that’s why I am proud to work for a company that is the market leader in West Essex County. Last year we had over 1000 closed transactions while our nearest competitor closed about 350. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, The West Essex Board of Realtors and The Garden State MLS. I rank among the top 2% in sales productivity among Realtors across the country. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you with all your real estate needs.

I have been actively involved in real estate for fifteen years as a sale associate, investor and developer and have been an agent for Rhodes Van Note for eleven years. I grew up in the Montclair community and participates in the local rugby and soccer teams. Growing up here gives me a first hand knowledge of the area and helps me match my clients' lifestyle with Montclair and our surrounding communities. My experience in real estate development and the construction field gives me the understanding of the fundamentals of a house and I am able to help both buyers and sellers assess their needs.

Over the past 12 years, Roberta Baldwin has become one of Essex County's most respected real estate professionals, often quoted in the national media and currently a featured Realtor on the HGTV's hit show "Bought & Sold". The Baldwin Dream Team is now the #1 RE/MAX Team in the county -- and is ranked #2 in the state and in RE/MAX's Top 50 nationwide, all for 2008. Roberta is a member of RE/MAX's coveted Chairman's Club, placing her in the top 1% of all RE/MAX agents and was just named to RE/MAX's Hall of Fame. Also a recipient of the New Jersey Association of Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award for the past 12 years, Roberta brings a myriad of talents to the job of helping her clients buy and sell homes. In 2003, she was named "Realtor of the Year" for her community service work, by the West Essex Board of Realtors and is now a member of its Board of Directors. An award-winning former journalist, author, newspaper editor, marketing and publishing executive, her well-honed organizational, creative, and people skills are brought to bear on every deal she negotiates. She specializes in “staging homes” to give them a marketplace edge and, a such, has been the subject of feature articles in the New York Times, Star Ledger and other area newspapers and TV features on ABC's "Nightline" and CBS's "Early Morning," as well as frequent appearances on MSNBC. Roberta and her team -- Tamima Friedman, Nancy Chu, Sidney Simon, Nick Baldwin & Sam Anderson -- are unmatched in their marketplace!

I have been in the real estate business for over 23 years and have gained a depth of knowledge about values, market cycles, and most importantly, being a smart marketer. If you are selling, I am capable of creating a demand for your home and able to find the very best value for you when you are buying. It is an important decision to buy or sell a home and it's equally important to choose a realtor. I guarantee your privacy will be respected and look forward to meeting and working with you.

With over .5 BILLION dollars in sales volume, The Lane team has been THE leading sales team in the Montclair area for over 17 years. Our production places her within the top ¼ of 1% of all Realtors nationwide. The Lane Team ranks as THE #1 Sales team in REMAX Village Square’s FOR HOMES SOLD 2008 and the #2 Sales Team in the State of New Jersey (COMMISSIONS 1999-2007) and #3 for commissions in 2008.

Our track record of thousands of sales speaks volumes as to the quality of our service and dedication to our clients. Chris and The Lane Team are committed to providing you with world class personal service. Chris’ working knowledge and understanding of every aspect of the real estate transaction is unequalled. She is a results oriented sales leader, who demands the best for her clients.

The Lane Team promises to be your best advocate throughout the entire buying and selling process. With all the information about the real estate market out there, it is easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. This site is designed to make it as straightforward as possible for you to find the information you need to buy or sell your home.

"Your buying and selling partner" My goal is to build successful, long-term relationships with my clients, by providing outstanding service and by working hard to make sure that each transaction is as smooth and stress free as possible. As a proactive, enthusiastic, tech-savvy,hands-on agent, who listens to her clients, you will always be able to reach me by phone, e-mail or text message. Internet marketing is my specialty. As a NAR e-PRO, buyers can expect more information on listings and town information; Sellers can be confident that your home will receive maximal exposure on the internet.