The Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group of Compass, led by top-producing local experts Allison Ziefert and Sarah "Ginge" Calhoun, brings more than 20 years of combined experience helping buyers and sellers move to and within the Northern New Jersey suburbs just 30-45 minutes from NYC. We specialize in the communities of Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Millburn/Short Hills, Livingston, Montclair, Morristown, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Westfield--towns known for their walkability, vibrant downtowns, top-rated schools, and easy commuting. Our listings consistently outperform the market, selling faster and for more money than comparable homes. With 500+ five-star reviews, we have built a reputation for data-driven pricing, strategic preparation, and skilled negotiation. We pair hyper-local expertise with concierge-level service, helping clients understand neighborhood nuances, market trends, commute options, and lifestyle fit. We are proud community partners and support our towns through local sponsorships, neighborhood events, and charitable involvement. Most of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, a testament to the trust we've earned. Whether you're buying, selling, upsizing, downsizing, or making the move from NYC, our team delivers clear guidance, smart strategy, and exceptional results.
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MEND, Isaiah House, SOMA Baseball, Listen To Your Mother
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Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
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RealTrends Verified Top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide, NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Every Year Since 2013, Top 1% on GSMLS
Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group's Reviews & Ratings
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Excellent negotiator
Andy A.
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September 18, 2022
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Kelly is hands down the best broker we have ever worked with. It was truly a pleasure working with her from the first phone call to signing the lease on our beautiful new apartment. We were blown away by how attentive she was to our familys needs, how she really helped us hone in on the right rentals to save us time and hassle, and how generous she was with her time and expertise to make sure we understood the process every step of the way. This was a big move for us, relocating from NYC, and we were also amazed how Kelly and the team went the extra mile to provide us with resources for local utilities, childcare, moving companies, etc. We cant recommend them highly enough!
Laura F.
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September 12, 2022
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Usually its suspicious to see someone with so many five star reviews, but with Ginge, its actually real. My husband and I were first time home buyers and extremely uneducated and naive about the whole process. Ginge is the most kind, patient, efficient, available and genuine human weve ever encountered. It was truly a gift to have her as our agent, guiding us each step of the way.Nothing ever felt like too big of an ask, too stupid of a question, too ridiculous of a concern. She made us feel at ease and in control of home buying, which is no easy feat in this market. She knows everyone and everything, which was extremely helpful as we knew no one and nothing. Shes got an incredible sense of humor; very sarcastic and direct. Shes not sales-y at all and you feel at complete ease with her immediately. She will tell you what is realistic, set you straight when you need it and moonlights as a therapist in the darkest moments. I honestly cant imagine how we would have gotten through this process with anyone besides her.We look forward to working with her in the future on every home-related transaction and will deeply miss her in our lives now shes guided us across the finish line as homeowners.
Shawnmcc05
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September 12, 2022
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Allison, Ginge and the entire team at AZ Real Estate Group are by far the most professional, supportive knowledgeable and personable team in the area. Selling a home can be a daunting process, but Ginge was there every step of the way, facilitating the process by offering her sound input, endless supply of resources and a dash of fun. I cant recommend the team highly enough.
Baileyn04
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September 9, 2022
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How does someone so perfectly skilled, knowledgeable, amazing, a shark, witty, and a true BOSS just fall into your lap?We started our home buying journey with a Google search and a phone call to A to Z Real Estate Group, where Jaime Richter was routed to us, and the rest was history. She's a walking computer of all things real estate. Her negotiations are top-notch, and in this competitive market, our offer was accepted within 24 hours. Jaime is extremely proactive and nurturing; instantly, we knew she had our best interest at heart. Anyone familiar with the real estate process knows it's a roller coaster ride. Tons of anxious moments until you get to closing. Jaime navigated with a sense of precision, calm, and urgency. With liquid gold for her network of trusted professionals (lawyers, contractors, inspectors), all elements of our process ran smoothly. We had a tight deadline to move before the school year started, and Jaime navigated every hurdle until we got the keys in our hands. Jaime is officially saved in our phones as "The Finisher". It's one thing to start, but if finishing is your goal , work with Jaime.
Rachel L.
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September 6, 2022
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I would highly recommend Jaime to anyoneaEUR"she was incredibly organized and professional, had amazing contacts to contractors/specialists/etc., and was super-quick with her responses. She is a dream, and the entire group at Compass is so clearly respected in the area. We really feel like we got the A team with her... and found & closed on our house within 2 months!