The Mark Slade Homes Team has closed almost $ One-Half Billion in lifetime team sales and 750 transactions in the following towns: Maplewood, South Orange, Short Hills, Millburn, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Essex Fells, West Orange, Roseland, North Caldwell, Caldwell, West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Verona, Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Westfield, Cranford, Union, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Kenilworth, Rahway, Roselle, East Hanover, Florham Park, Chatham, Madison, Morristown, Wayne, North Haledon, Lincoln Park, Hoboken, Jersey City, Basking Ridge and Bernardsville. For Buyers we are ABR certified which allows us to consistently help our buyers find the right homes while making sure the process is managed successfully to get you to the closing table where you will get the keys to your new kingdom. For Sellers we have a cutting edge, tech savvy, strategy ( www.sladesells.com ) that enables our sellers to benefit from an average price paid for their properties that was 3.2% more than the average agent from the same MLS in the same towns. This effectively “reduces” the cost of selling by slightly more than half the typical transaction cost for our clients. Need to Sell and Buy at the same time? We pride ourselves on making this as smooth a move as possible for our clients! We are trained by Otteau Valuation Group to conduct an Advanced Comparable Analysis ( www.advancedcma.com ) when trying to best understand the value of a property at any given time. Our team is comprised of premier local experts to assist you with all your real estate needs in Essex, Union, Morris counties as well as some Hudson, some Passaic and some Middlesex. Whether you are a First Time Home Buyer, a current home owner needing more space or an empty nester looking to downsize, we have successfully helped our clients with over 275 closed transactions while maintaining the highest levels of service with integrity. We own and operate 7 Websites, including one site dedicated solely to our luxury listings (we are CLHMS certified). We also own and operate 30 town-specific Open House sites, thus blanketing the area with information for thirsty buyers. Lastly, we own and utilize over a dozen Social Media sites and pages as well as 353 domains to provide quick-find solutions and answers for our clients. Our clients love us because we make the home buying and selling process as easy as possible. We are a 24/7 responsive team. We are also a Team that GIVES BACK to over a dozen charities and organizations. Give us a call or text us at 917-797-5059 HOME.COMMUNITY.GIVING.GRATITUDE.
Welcome to 46 Yale Street, offering four levels of living space and a sumptuous front porch in one of Maplewood's most sought-after neighborhoods. This beautifully maintained home blends timeless character with modern updates, featuring tall ceilings throughout, with a unique blend of Colonial and Victorian style. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors, crown moldings and several split air
Discover modern comfort in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath split level home in West Orange's highly sought-after St. Cloud neighborhood. Originally built in 1954 and now with many significant & recent updates. This home features three finished levels, gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and an open floor plan centering around your living room & dining room and perfect for
Stunning, Move-In Ready Home with Four Floors of Living Space! Welcome to this pristine, almost brand-new home, beautifully updated and offering four levels of exceptional living space. Perfectly situated near Turtle Back Zoo and with easy access to NYC transportation, this home blends modern luxury with everyday convenience. Just inside you will discover an open-concept first floor, where an
Charming & Recently Updated 2-Bedroom Condo in Award-Winning Maplewood Village. Don't wait too long or it will likely be SOLD!Welcome to this beautifully appointed first-floor condo, offering effortless one-level living with no stairs whatsoever! This inviting home features two spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, a renovated kitchen with quartz countertops,
Mark SladeKELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Awards and Designations
Accredited Buyer Representative
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Short Sale Foreclosure Resource
Other Experience
Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Senior Communities, Short Sales, Timeshares
Mark's Reviews
100 Reviews
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark sold my Summit Home for me in quick order and at a great price. As he promised, he had wonderful pictures that showed my home off in the best possible way. A major point of difference was the video he produced; it was the talk of my neighbors and buyers alike, as it provided everyone with a real life tour of the home as depicted by “virtual” agent who could talk to all the benefits and features of the home, including prospective changes that would add even more value to the home. He made the process easy for me and my family and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their Summit home, or any town’s home!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is far and away the best realtor I have had contact with in the sale of several homes in our family. Because of his extensive experience, he has great wisdom as you go through the various stages of selling your home. Of course, he waits for you to ask for his advice, and he's never pushy --I would say don't take this particular offer, because...... but this is a good one, because.... and here's a comment about price if you decide to do this, I would recommend....... (many realtors don't have a clue about the real estate process and wait for the house to sell itself -- good luck). And as many reviewers have commented, Mark is extremely responsive as well, calling you back quickly and also using texts to communicate. He is completely honest, professional, dependable and personable. He personally handles many details that others would have their assistants do, but he also has a superb team to handle details of the closings, etcs. The closing of my house is later this week, and from start to finish, Mark has been right there at every turn. Mark is to realtors as Walter Cronkite is to news reporters and Michael Phelps is to swimming, absolutely the best of the best. 5/5, 10/10, 100%. It’s been such a pleasure to work with him. Thank you Mark!!!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and knows how to navigate the real estate market well. He helped us through the less than straight forward sale of our new home. And made the process of selling our previous home as simple and quick as possible.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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We are so happy that Mark was our realtor for both the sale of our condo and our home purchase. We are truly impressed with the way Mark works. The best part about the whole process, was that Mark listened to our concerns and treated them as if they were his own. Not only is Mark a great realtor, he also becomes a friend during it all. Mark would lend out a hand 5 years down the line if you called. We are very happy and we continue to pass on the Slade Team name to anyone who is going through a real-estate transaction
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade has been great to work with! He was easy to talk with, supportive but respectful of our concerns and not pushy. He responded to any concerns in a timely fashion. Mark is a resident in this community and knows it well.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark had been exceptional both as our selling and buying agent. He is very knowledgable and always come prepared showing a true professionalism. He really fought for us and I am sure he did the same for his other clients. He put us first rather than himself. If you had an agent before you will notice that he really stands out from the rest. I would choose him again without a doubt.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Despite all the efforts of the buyers, other agent & attorney's- Mark is the sole reason our deal was held together and we are now in our new home. He was the most effective in navigating not only the price discussion, but all the ins and outs related to inspection results and closing dates. He was 100% there for us- and always made us feel like we were his #1 priority (even though I'm sure he had plenty else going on!!).
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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I was selling a property in NJ while living in FL, and Mark was great about keeping me informed at every step. His marketing materials -- especially online video -- were well done and showed off the property to its best advantage.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is a professional agent who has gone above and beyond in property transactions while selling during a difficult market. He helped with the selling of my town home and also with the purchase of a new home. He really cares about his clients and does all he can to make sure they are happy. Mark was always available when we needed him and he was very knowledgable.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was very helpful throughout our entire process. He always jumped in when we needed him to help the transaction get across the finish line. It often felt like Mark was helping to not just educate ourselves, but the other agent as well. We would recommend Mark to any home buyers looking to purchase in the SOMA area.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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My fiance and I just bought our first house with Mark's help. We had heard horror stories about how long and complicated buying a house could be....this wasn't the case. Mark went above and beyond the call of duty, he called us daily if neccessary to help move things along, we were all moved into our house in a little over a month. We love our new home and could not have done it without Mark!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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We have only the highest praise for Mark Slade. Mark is extremely knowledgeable in most every facet of what is a challenging, detailed, sometimes fickle and often emotional process. He was saavy in the numbers, and provided astute, timely counsel every step of the way. Mark brings resources to the table to help you get things done. We also valued Mark's high level of integrity and poise. A smart person with financial acumen and knowledge of building structures and code is all very important -- and he brings this too. But my favorite thing to say is that Mark is a broker psychologist. He took care of us and these transactions all require that extra support at so many points along the way.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was great at introducing us to Maplewood and guiding us through a difficult purchase from a difficult owner. He was helpful and informative at every step and still checks in on us.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was a true professional! He made our first home purchase a great experience. He truely had our best interests at heart and worked hard to get us the best deal possible. He went above and beyond the call of duty answering our questions at all hours of the night. He made himself available whenever we needed something. I highly recommend using mark for any of future home transactions as he is someone you can trust! You can't buy the integrity that mark exemplifies! Please consider him for your next home purchase.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was very well recommended by a co-worker who is a loan officer at a major financial institution. Mark came to the rescue in a very short notice (I emailed him at around 10am and he was at my house by 7:30pm with comps and ALL of my area info). Mark did a walk thru and gave us some feedback on staging; he was extremely helpful and very professional. He also made the entire transaction very easy with all his high tech tools to accommodate our situation, my husband was already working in Florida while I was still working in New Jersey getting the house ready for sale. The first day he listed the house to the public we got 2 offers from the first 2 showings on the same day!!!!!! We went thru some ups and downs with the buyers but Mark was there for us NON STOP until the deal was solid, I got emails from him sometimes at 1am, he came to my house to help me scan some documents on a Sunday holiday, I mean he was our true advocate. He returned all phone calls promptly, he made a video of our home, he took great pictures and he was always available. I will highly recommend him!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark exceeded our expectations. We had not the usual sale, but as an estate there were three co-owners (all sisters, All in our 70's, one out of state). Mark was patient, held our hands throughout the process in which we had no experience. He took GREAT care of us explaining each step. There where no issues because he stayed very involved and kept one step ahead of the process making sure all things involved, including the home inspection were handled properly. He guides you and navigates the process. He priced the house exactly right. Mark is the best and knows his Trade!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Working with Mark was a great experience. He took a lot of time to show our family around town, explain the nuances of the different neighborhoods, and gain an understanding of the specific needs and wants of our family. Mark was able to patiently show us many houses over many weekends until we found just the right property and then he made sure we negotiated smartly to not just win the house, but win it for the right price. Once in contract, Mark spent a tremendous amount of time guiding us through the rest of the process - including helping arrange and attend numerous inspections and facilitating negotiations with the sellers. Working with Mark, we always felt like we had a trusted expert on our team who was always available to help us, no matter how small or large the request was. We are now happily settled in our new home, for which we owe Mark a great debt of gratitude. For anyone who is looking to buy or sell in the Maplewood area, I would highly recommend Mark for the job.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is reliable, very knowledgeable about the market and most importantly honest. We always felt like he had our best interest at heart and would follow through on everything we asked of him. Thanks to Mark, we are in a home we love!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark really held our hand throughout the 5 month period of selling our house, not many realtors would do that. he was there for every single road block there was and never complained. i truly can say that mark made the process of selling and moving much more smoothly than i thought it would go. I would recommend mark slade to anyone who is looking for a realtor that will listen and jump in to help at any time.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was recommended to me by someone who had sold her own home through him & who had also been in the real estate business. Contacting him at first in the latter part of 2013, I just wanted to know what my options were. Mark took the time to go through them with me & let me ponder for as long as I needed. With absolutely no pressure, he contacted me from time to time to see where I was at in my thought process & also to inform me of what was happening in the market in South Orange. Finally, in February of 2014, all of the elements were in line for a sale to take place. Mark came by & we spoke of how we would sell the house, when, the time frame involved & prices. Everything was up front & Mark was sure to explain the process as it unfolded. He was available to answer any & all of my queries & has been a solid supporter from the beginning up until now, as we are still undecided if we will stay in the area or not. And if we are to go elsewhere, Mark is ready to help! Mark Slade knows his business extremely well & got us top dollar for our home. His care & knowledge of the personal element & experience; however, is in my humble opinion, a game changer. Selling one's home is far too intimate & personal an event to entrust to just anybody. Mark is not just anybody, & I highly recommend him whether you are buying, selling, renting or need an expert opinion.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is wonderful. He was more than helpful in guiding us through the selling process, and we felt like he was our advocate on the purchase side. He took time to answer our questions, and was always prompt and responsive with communication.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is a great realtor and an extremely kind person. He possesses extensive knowledge relating to the Montclair market and most importantly, I always felt that I could trust him to do what was in my best interest. He worked with me from approximately June through October 2014 to find the perfect home for me in Montclair and tirelessly researched and showed me many, many houses (some numerous times). I had a very difficult closing but he stuck by me and did whatever he could to try to make a very bad transaction a bit easier. Mark and I became friends as a result of the time we spent together and I would (and have already) recommended him to friends.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark helped me through all stages of buying and selling a home, two difficult and challenging transactions. I have tremendous confidence in him, and recommend him unhesitatingly.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark made purchasing a home easy, exciting and as painless a process as one could hope. His passion for the towns he represents is only rivaled by his knowledge of them. If you want a realtor who gets it and will work to prove himself worthy of your time/money/life change - go with Slade.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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In every way Mark and his entire team were dedicated, thoughtful, insightful, creative, supportive, understanding, diligent, forth right, honest, direct, and responsive. I could not have asked for a better partner or team for the sale of my house. I felt at all times that himself and his team were a professional enterprise of the highest quality that would help me sell my home in a manner that was best for all parties involved. It was a true pleasure working with him and his team. I give them my highest recommendation. You will feel at all times like you have the best team working for you, and the best agent working on your behalf.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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I would recommend Mark without hesitation! We had very specific and hard to find requirements and Mark was both tireless and successful in finding us the perfect house. He was a tremendous help in both finding the right house but also in conceiving how to best use the space and with budgetary concerns.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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I have worked with numerous realtors and found Mark to be the hardest working and most knowledgeable realtor I have worked with. He is very passionate about his job and extremely knowledgeable about the local market and the buying/selling process. I highly recommend him.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade and Mary Ceu Nunes exceeded all of my expectations. Their tenacity and professionalism got us a quick sale for well above asking price. And when things got rocky Mark and Mary always protected out best interest. They would rather have had to re-list our house than watch us concede to unreasonable demands. I highly recommend the team of Mark Slade and Mary Ceu Nunes.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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When we met Mark, we knew he would be the perfect partner in our search for a property in Maplewood. His knowledge of the town and all of the surrounding areas impressed us during our first meeting - as did his willingness to be available to us to answer all of our questions and talk through our options. Mark certainly went above and beyond the call of duty. He made himself available day and night by phone and by email, and dependably provided information and answers when we needed them. To first-time purchasers, the buying process could have quickly become quite overwhelming. For us, it did not. We had a trusted partner to help us feel confident throughout the process.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was fantastic from our first meeting with him to the follow-up after our closing. He took the time to show us around the neighborhood and help us to understand what he likes so much about living in the area. He led us through the whole process of buying our home with a steady and practiced hand.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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It is truly a pleasure to write this review for Mark Slade. My wife and I reached out to Mark for a home assessment and from the first day he walked into our home he demonstrated true professionalism and market knowledge. His market analysis of our home was very detailed and right on target. Mark was also very responsive and added value in both our home sale and purchase of a new home. I think what's most important to note is that he was engaged every step of the way by helping us ask the right questions and helping us think through our decision process without making us feel pressured. Mark is an excellent Realtor and I would highly recommend him to any family member or friend looking to buy or sell a home.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was our agent in both a purchase and sale transaction this spring/summer. He was extremely courteous, professional, and very accessible via text or phone. He logged late hours to ensure our transactions were successful. His guidance on the sale of our home proved to be spot on, as we sold quickly and above ask. His recommendations of contractors and vendors to help with the buy and sale was invaluable. Buying and selling a home can be very stressful, so it's important to have someone like Mark on your side as he can leverage his experience to help make the process go as smoothly as possible. Thanks to Mark for making something we thought was not achievable a reality!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is a great agent and knows the bedroom communities of north Jersey like no other. We used him twice to rent homes, a short-term rental in Summit and a longer lease in Millburn, and he worked hard for us to found exactly what we were looking for despite pretty stringent requirements. I highly recommend him and would definitely call him again for any RE needs we have in the future.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade and his team simply never miss a beat. Mark was instrumental in partnering with my Wife and I to identify homes within our budget, view many those homes, and eventually secure our first house at a great price. I would highly recommend Mark and his team to anyone because you are guaranteed to be dealing with true professionals with unmatched real estate expertise.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark made our home buying experience which has been onerous in the past a great experience. His suggestions and support were instrumental in helping us to make our decision. Buying a house is stressful and you never know it you have made the right decision. In our case, thanks to Mark, we feel this was our dream house. We cannot overemphasize how amazing he was. If you are looking for a realtor, you need to look no further than Mark Slade.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade was of great help to me as a first time home buyer. At first, another buyer had a higher offer then me but it didn't work out. Mark never forgot about my offer and about 2 months later he reached out to me to come see the home. He assisted through the process with his expertise in negotiating a fair price for myself and the seller. He also shared ideas and inspired me to be confident about my purchase. He truly has knowledge and passion in his work. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is an energetic and straight forward agent that clearly enjoys being a Realtor in a town that he loves. He was personable and professional in all aspects of our interactions. Mark made navigating the housing market in Maplewood accessible to us as first time home buyers and is able to offer advice on a range of subjects.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark has handled several properties with me on both the buying side and the selling side. He genuinely makes an effort to look out for my interests. He has good practical sense about improving space and increasing value. He understands his buyers well and responds to subtle shifts in market timing. He does not make unrealistic promises and has always delivered with swift results when it counts the most. He is also a charming person to have around the local industry with an exceptional and loyal team.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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I worked with Mark on a very complicated short sale process. He was extremely well versed in all of the technical issues involved, never gave up despite very challenging circumstances, kept me well informed throughout the process and was a compassionate and positive presence throughout. Mark has also provided guidance and shown properties with great knowledge in both the purchase and rental arenas.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was fantastic; he was attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing and able to provide sound and useful advice. We were incredibly happy with our experience with him and would recommend him to anyone in need of a good broker in New Jersey (especially Maplewood and South Orange).
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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I really liked the fact that Mark made a very stressful process easier for us. Because he was so knowledgeable, he kept us two steps ahead of the process and we closed on the projected closing date. Our home was listed and sold within a couple months! He made sure no one took advantage of us and he even did a follow-up post settlement. I now understand why some say he's #1 in the business. Thanks ever so much Mr. Slade
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade was competent, personable and highly professional. He helped steer us through a normally intricate and unsettling process often ironing out the rough spots. Our house sold quickly and we attribute this in large part to his expertise and guidance. If you want your house sold, you would be well served to utilize the services of Mark to guide you through the process. We're glad we did!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade recently helped our family in both buying and selling homes in neighboring locations. On the sale side, he was always very responsive, available, and extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhood, home values, and the right approach to pricing our home and selling it quickly. He held our hands throughout the entire process, from before we listed to closing on both homes, and was always available to share his expert opinion on how to proceed. From a purchasing standpoint, he was always one of the first agents to get access to a new listing, and he was more than willing to show us homes at a moment’s notice. He helped our family through the decision making process of which town to move to, but was always amenable to showing us homes in any of the various towns we were contemplating. Overall, Mark is very knowledgeable and extremely professional, balanced with a personable approach - a pleasure to work with.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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We are very grateful Mark handled the most important transaction of our lives. His tenacious involvement and commitment to resolving a number of issues with the mortgage company and appraiser are what got us to the closing table. He always quickly responded to all our concerns and questions. We highly recommend using Mark as your realtor.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark had to deal with unpleasant tenants who were living in our home during showings. He was able to make them feel comfortable about showing the property whilst they were still living there. His ability to work with their demanding personalities, was so important to getting the sale closed. We highly recommend Mark Slade for his knowledge of the area as well as his integrity as a broker.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade was referred to me by a former satisfied client who is a good friend of mine. He was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. While his listing price seemed low to me after living there for 18 wonderful years, I trusted him. He priced it to sell. He sold my home in a bidding war in 10 days! I received top dollar on my home. Mark was available through text, phone, email throughout the process of selling and buying another home. He was great every step of the way guiding me through the process. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work and benefit from the high level of humanity and professionalism of Mark Slade.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark helped us through the entire process and if you are looking in maplewood you can't ask for someone with more knowledge of the area. I would recommend him for first time buyers. Thanks again mark.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is personable and easy to work with. He has good insights and is patient and savvy and tuned in to his clients. He was able to help me secure my desired home in a bidding war at a very desirable price.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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My wife found Mark in an article about Maplewood. We figured we would meet with him and see if he would be the right realtor for us. He definitely was and would be for anyone who is looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure you are happy with the process and with your home. Mark helped us deal with a very difficult seller by staying on top of things as if he were the actual buyer. He was extraordinarily responsive to our questions and requests. He made us comfortable with he process, really listened to what we seeked in a home and neighborhood. He was a wealth of information about the area. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone seeking a realtor who is on your side and wants you to be happy throughout the experience until the moment you have the keys to your new home in your hands
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was incredibly helpful as our realtor when we sold our house. Very knowledgeable, thoughtful, available and attentive. He was always able to answer our questions, and offered lots of great advice. Highly recommend!!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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I cant say enough great things about Mark. He is a true professional and helped to guide us through our first home own buying experience. He is well connected in the area and never placed pressure on us to do something we didn't want to do. He is fantastic to work with and I highly suggest connecting with him!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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We had a great experience with Mark Slade. Very knowledgeable about the South Orange/Maplewood area and the home buying/selling process. I would highly recommend Mark!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Our experience with Mark was amazing! He knows everything about the area where we purchased (South Orange/Maplewood), helps first time home-buyers understand important but non-obvious considerations, and is a tireless professional. We worked on-and-off with Mark for almost a year, and ultimately found the perfect house. Mark was invaluable during the purchase process, with recommendations and personal connections with any home buying or maintenance services imaginable. Even after the sale he organized a deep cleaning of the house, and I know I can depend on him for future advise or referrals. Highly recommended!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Working with Mark was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares that you wind up in a house that meets your needs. He worked with us over a long period of time and showed us many, many houses and never pushed us or made us feel that we were going too slow or taking up too much of his time. We are now in a great house located in the neighborhood of our dreams.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark helped us market and successfully sell our house in Maplewood in July 2011. I know that a good agent can add tremendous value, so I really spent time searching for the right agent. I went out to open houses in the area and talked to over fifteen agents, of which we interviewed three and finally decided to hire Mark as our agent. Turn out we made an excellent decision. Mark is very knowledgable in both local and macro real estate market. He understands the selling points of each house and how to market to the right buyers. His staging ideas are top notch and economical. With less than a hundred dollar in material cost, we brightened up our kitchen and fixed the broken panel, making the kitchen a beautiful selling point of the house. He even brought in his own furniture to help stage our houses to keep the cost down. Mark was very responsive. He promptly answered my calls and E-mails nights and weekends. He was always available when we needed him. I knew he had many houses listed with him, and I'm not sure how he managed to be this responsive. It was beyond doubt Mark is the hardest-working agents I have ever worked with. Most importantly, Mark's honesty and integrity are second to none, a trait that is rarely found in many real estate agents. He always work with my best interests at heart. At one point in the transaction, I considered rejecting the offer, refinancing our loan and putting the house up for rent. Both he and I knew that he wouldn't get a penny had I gone that route. Yet, as deligently as he was selling my house, he ensured I have enough information to make that rent or sell decision. Heck he even helped me prepare comps for tax appeal and put me in touch with a mortgage broker so I can refinance my loan if I decided to rent. I strongly recommend Mark Slade as your real estate agent. Through the sales process, we have developed our friendship and Mark has become more than an agent to me. If you are selling or buying a house, give Mark a chance to at least present his approach to you. He surpassed my expectation in every way, and I'm sure he will do the same for you.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade is truly the best. He has a passion and enthusiasm for the Maplewood area which is insurmountable - if I could give him 7 stars for local knowledge I would! He also combines this with a unique ability to find houses which meet both our detailed needs (airy, renovated and with a room big enough for a photo studio - not easy to find in Northern NJ!) and still fall within our modest price range. With an extensive creative background in the fashion industry he can envision a perfect use for that den or a perfect way to stage that small 3rd bedroom. In addition, Mark is always working for you. Sticking points which could have led to annoying negotiations topple like dominoes when you're dealing with Mark. He is constantly making things happen with an enthusiastic, positive attitude and will stand up for you both as a buyer and seller's agent. We've bought two houses with Mark Slade as our realtor and couldn't be happier.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was there with us every step of the way during the home buying process. We ran into a few obstacles with our purchase but thanks to the knowledge and expertise of Mark we were able to get past these issues and have a successful closing. We appreciate the countless hours he put into our transaction to ensure that we had a home and everything that was agreed upon in our contract. Mark truly has a passion for what he does and treated our transaction as if it was his own.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Knowledgeable, communicable, not pushy and straightforward. Mark was always on time throughout our home search visitations. Being new to the area Mark provided a wealth of information to get us acquainted with neighborhood.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Exceeded my expectations. He got me multiple offers by getting tremendous amounts of traffic through my house. His team is professional, competent and very nice. Highly recommended
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark helped me move an ugly rental property with the same diligence he would have attended to a South Orange mansion at 5 times the commission. Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. I cannot recommend Mark highly enough.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark helped me to buy an apartment in Summit. I was really impressed by his level of professionalism and dedication. He was extremely helpful even in force-major circumstances (hurricane Sandy). I would recommend his assistance to any property buyer.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was wonderful! He worked closely with us for several months until we found the perfect home. His expertise in the local market and process was extremely helpful for us. We would strongly recommend Mark if you're looking to buy or sell!!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Could not be happier with Mark's knowledge of the local market on a block by block basis, as well as his knowledge of the full life cycle process of buying a home. I strongly recommend him
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark made the sale of my house a breeze for me. He handled all the difficult stuff and went above and beyond to help me. I would recommend him to anyone, buyer or seller.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was the best agent we could have asked for. I don't think we would have survived the house buying process without him. He goes above and beyond for his clients.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was a great person to work with, he was professional and directed through our entire process. He was able to direct and keep us focused in the ever changing sellers market. it was really easy to survive selling a house with Mark leading the way. He is curtious, well versed in the market trends,and terrific to talk to- he listens!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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As first time home buyers, we wanted someone knowledgeable of the area, yet personable, and understanding of the fact that we had questions...lots of questions. We found Mark after doing a web search for agents in the Maplewood area; his background, experience and expertise seemed the perfect fit. He was great. He walked us through every step of the process, and provided wise advice when needed. He patiently showed us a huge amount of homes over the course of 9 months, and always worked around our schedule. He was always available, especially when we encountered bumps along the way (he gave up a scheduled vacation to deal with them). He's approachable, communicative and wants what is best for you. We ended up finding a fantastic home - which happens to be behind his. So our neighborhood realtor is literally our neighbor! Which worked out well for us - we've already borrowed his lawn mower, leaf blower, rake, ladder, etc. Call him. You won't regret it. Mark, if you're reading this: we still have your rake and two ladders...
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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I would recommend Mark Slade to anyone who is looking to purchase a home in the northern NJ area. He was timely, knowledgeable, and honest. Mark helped us with every aspect of the home search from finding the property through inspection and purchasing. Even now that we have already purchased a property, Mark has gone above and beyond by continuing to help us and make recommendations on service providers.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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I am big on responsiveness, and this is one of Mark's strong points. He is knowledgeable about the area, listens to his client's wishes, and is a real professional!
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark took the time to really appreciate and understand our needs. Every situation is unique and finding the right home for every personal circumstance is his specialty. Mark is the consummate professional.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark listed my home and sold it in 3 months in the middle of the winter season! He personally sat every open house, unlike some listing agents who send assistants only. On my purchase, he has extensive knowledge of older historic homes. This helped us save money by calculating total cost of a home purchase---listing price plus any renovations we would need to do. Mark has great local knowledge of the Maplewood, NJ area.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark provided knowledgeable, highly professional and very friendly service throughout our relationship. We worked with him to sell 2 homes and buy one. He was always available to us and on top of all issues in all 3 of these transactions. His advice on many issues made the entire process smooth and easy. I would highly recommend Mark for any real estate needs.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was very hands on throughout the entire process. He understood my personal goals and than developed and executed a strategy that achieved those goals. Mark handled any issue with the process with professionalism and fixed the situation. In the end, my condo was sold quickly, at a fair price, and the rest of the processing and closing went smoothly. Overall he did a great job.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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If it weren't for Mark, I would never have been able to sell my old house and buy a new one. There were a number of unexpected, serious roadblocks to both transactions and it was Mark's expertise, skills and good humor that got me past these challenges. He helped me every step of the way!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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I approached Mark for selling my property. He gathered my expectations, did market analysis and came up with the appropriate selling price. He put together a marketing strategy and most importantly an exit plan. After few months of sincere and meticulous efforts of selling, he came across a potential tenant who is much interested in renting a property for a decent rent. Mark weighed the options and made his recommendations for renting the property. His interest towards my benefits against his monetary benefit is very rare to see. He is highly methodological, available for me all the time, always kept me informed and above all truly demonstrated the characteristics of customer first. Thanks Mark.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mark Slade on my recent purchase in South Orange. This was a difficult transaction (short sale), and Mark made himself completely available at every turn. He kept on top of all the details needed in a short sale, anticipated the next steps and kept us sane throughout. If you are looking for a professional, committed and informed agent in this community, Mark is wonderful. He is of the highest integrity, seems to love the work that he does, and is extremely hardworking. I recommend him without hesitation!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend him. He makes the process as easy as possible. Further, if you are selling a house, he knows how to market it better than most realtors.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is a true professional in every sense of the word. His knowledge, creativity and thoroughness is second to none. Mark is pleasant to deal with, extremely responsive and does what it takes to get the job done. I would refer Mark to anyone whether they are looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, once again, Mark!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Did not pressure at all, listened to what we (client) needed and wanted and made suggestions for houses meeting best match. We found what we wished for with the help of Mark Slade.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark helped us complete a short sale purchase over the course of five months. He was always available to meet with us during the weekend, as we could only see houses Saturday and Sunday while we're not at work. He always picked us up from the train station and drove around to see houses in his own car. He is very knowledgeable of the Maplewood/South Orange area and he gave us valuable advice. Even though the process of buying the house lasted longer because of the seller's bank slower response he helped us complete the purchase. In addition he obtained a substantial credit for us to help us complete some repair work and he provided us with good contacts for a lawyer, home inspector and other helpful contacts. We really got the feeling that he was fighting for our best interests. We recommend Mark for anybody who is looking to buy a house and want a very knowledgeable agent on their side.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Our experience with Mark selling our house could not have been better. In less than a week we had 6 offers over the asking price. He is a pro in every sense of the word.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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We chose Mark as our realtor because we felt like he was very involved in the community and knew the town where we wanted to live. From beginning to end, Mark was on top of the task at hand. He made the home buying process very easy going for us yet knew all the ins and outs of the trade.
11/21/14Christian Weigand
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Mark is highly professional. His marketing skills are unparalleled in the Maplewood, Summit, South Orange area. If you are looking to list a home Mark is your man.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark help us to find our new home in Montclair where the market is crazy. As an agent and a buyer you have to react fast. He always found time to show me in person the houses. He was very patient and always with a smile. He knows what he is doing. He loves his job. I really miss his company!!
12/8/10Rachel Shapiro Cooper
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When buying a new house and making a move to a new state there are so many factors to weigh. Often our instincts invite us to lead with emotion. That is why you need someone on your team, who understands ALL your needs who will be your advocate, your champion and your friend. My husband and I heard about Maplewood from many of our Brooklyn and NYC friends. We came out to visit and met Mark Slade. We fell in love with his true passion for his neighborhood, his aesthetic understanding, and his honest approach to affordability of homes. We knew after our first day in Maplewood that this would be our future home. Mark was INSTRUMENTAL in the purchase and closing of our property. He found homes in our price range, with the attributes we wanted. He always had our best interest at heart and we truly felt through the whole process that we had a friend walking us through everything. There was not ONE thing Mark did not single handedly do for us regarding our home. He went above and beyond, always available, always positive and always real. He even recommended a doctor when I found out with all this I was pregnant. To top it off he brought us pizza the night we moved in. The truth is this isn’t status quo and it isn’t requirements of the job, this is Mark Slade. There isn’t a person I would ever go to for the purchase or sale of a house other than Mark. He is the best of the best, and puts all others to shame. I trust him implicitly and recommend him one hundred times over.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is an incredible agent. He represented us in purchasing a home in 2015 and in selling that home this Fall (we had to move for work). He was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and effective. What we liked most about Mark is that he definitely knows how to figure out what his clients are looking for and provides it.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark is just wonderful! We just bought our first home last month. The whole home buying experience was exceptional with Mark and its team. He is very professional and also he has been very patient and helpful, and we felt that he really cares about us getting the right home rather than making his sale. I’d highly recommend Mark to be your real estate agent for buying home.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was very knowledgeable and accurate in his assessment of the market and helped us price our home correctly. He was very helpful with the various processes required from listing the property to the closing.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was our agent for three years, both for purchasing our new home and for selling our current one. He is very responsive, always returns, calls, emails, texts, and always with in a short period of time. He never looses patience and will continue to work with you until your objective is reached.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Easy to work with, honest and not at all pushy or aggressive. Provided helpful advice regarding offers and negotiations. Has excellent relationships with other realtors and industry related professionals which helped ease the transaction. Highly recommend.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was fantastic helping us market and sell our home. He knows the market well and is very savvy. We would recommend him to anyone interested in selling or looking for a home.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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We could not have asked for anyone more perfectly suited to the task of helping us find and buy our first home, under extraordinary time & other pressure. From the first conversation to the day we closed (and beyond), Mark was a patient and extremely competent partner in the process. He explained every single step of the process, over and over and over, helping us to resolve problems as they arose, providing referrals and advice when we asked for them, and remaining constantly available to talk things over. He's better than a first-time homebuyer's class! I'd recommend him to anyone.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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I reached out to Mark when my parents were ready to sell their home of 27 years. This was a very big decision for them, but Mark made the entire experience painless. Within a week, my parents had about 5-6 offers and sold the house above asking price. He was always available to answer any questions they had and made them feel comfortable throughout the entire process. He truly is the best in the area!
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark goes above and beyond to make the whole process seamless, personal and professional.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Mark Slade was extremely knowledgeable and answered my questions about selling my home. He returned my calls quickly and understood any concerns I had. Mark was caring and honest. I felt he was truly looking after my best interest.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Very knowledgeable about the area. Had tremendous patience showing us any and every house we wanted to see. Very straight forward about the pluses and minuses of every location. Always willing to work with us.
10/24/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was super accommodating and helpful to me - a first time seller, who wasn’t living in the immediate area through the sale process. Mark and his team were always friendly and assisted me with things I couldn’t easily get back for. And their use of electronic facilitated my approval and signing the necessary paperwork even while I was in West Africa for work! I very much appreciated their responsiveness, patience when I had questions about the process, and professionalism greatly. Not only would I recommend Mark, but if I am ever looking in the area again, Mark will be my first call!!
10/20/17Client Testimonial
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Mark was amazing from start to finish. He was patient, kind, encouraging, and accessible. He always returned our calls and emails right away, and he made the daunting process of buying our first house much less overwhelming than it could have been. I have already recommended him and I'm sure I will do so many more times in the years to come.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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I would like to take time to recommend Mark Slade on his performance getting our house listed and sold. Mark did an excellent job and it was a pleasurable experience. Mark was always willing to offer his assistance. I would recommend him for any endeavor.
10/22/17Client Testimonial
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Excellent and incredibly helpful throughout the process of preparing my house for sale through the actual sale. I would highly recommend Mark Slade. -Nikki Feirt Atkins, M.D.
