Moving Up in Bergen County

Being a Realtor can be challenging to say the least. Especially in today's market.

However there are many stories I can share because they are memorable, enjoyable, and make my job as a Realtor so worth it. This would be the case with the Giacomelli family. The Giacomelli family have 3 children. Reilly, adorable 1 yr old little girl, that could be in a Gerber commercial. Lucas, and Zac, ages 8 and 11 that are so full of energy, and involved in all sports. Michele, and Brian Nallen, a wonderful couple, that were born, and raised in Bergen County New Jersey. Mrs. Giacomelli having lost her husband just a few years ago moved in, and so we have an extended family situation. Mrs. Giacomelli is a caring wonderful Mom, and the Matriarch of the family. All living in a cape cod in Dumont, which they expanded, and fully renovated a few years ago, is trully a beautiful home. However it was getting a bit tight. I put it on the market in the fall, listed it for $479,777, and got an offer for $460. A wonderful newly married couple whose parents live in Bergenfield made the offer. They simply loved this home, and it was perfect for them. Ok. Now for the challenging part. Finding The Giacomelli's a new home that fit their families needs. We looked in many towns, all in Bergen County. They wanted to be in close proximity to the rest of their family who live in Old Tappan, and also in Fairview. We looked day after day. The towns that they were interested in were River Vale, Old Tappan, Northvale, Norwood, Harrington Park, Oradell, They wanted to stay in Dumont, but thought maybe the family in Old Tappan wanted them in Old Tappan. As they got closer to finding a home, the thought of leaving Dumont was scary. They had created such a wonderful bond with so many friends, and the boys were involved in sports, football, soccer, and many of the school activities. When the "Under Contract" sign went on their lawn, the neighbors approached them with concern, and didn't want them to leave. After many weeks of searching, and with no real homes of interest, there was a home in Dumont. An expanded Split level home, with a perfect separate bedroom area for Mom. A finished basement for the boys, and Wow! A gorgeous backyard with an inground pool! The kitchen is huge, and the living space throughout the home is double in size from their cape. They cried when they left their cape, but their first night in their new home in Dumont was amazing! Michelle said, that for the first time when they were all in the kitchen, their elbows weren't touching! The next day when Lucas was going to school, one of the neighbor little boys called on Lucas to walk with him to school. Now what can be better than that.

I would say that my job as their Realtor has been accomplished. I LOVE BEING A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN BERGEN COUNTY, AND ALL OF NEW JERSEY.