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About Darlene McWilliams
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Specialties
- Buyer's Agent
- Listing Agent
- Short sale specialist
- Staging & Home Preparation
Awards
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2026
TOP AGENT
Plainfield, NJ
2026
Plainfield, NJ
We were so fortunate to have found Darlene McWilliams. She helped us find the right house for our family, as well as selling our current home. She was patient, professional, knowledgeable, and honest. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is buying and selling a property.
Darlene was exceptional, very open-minded on our concerns and is very organized and results oriented! In addition, Darlene is a true professional and sold us the house in 2015 which was a complicated closing.
Exceptional Realtor Darlene McWilliams: A True Professional in Every Aspect I had the pleasure of working with Darlene McWilliams during my recent home buying experience, and I must say that she exceeded all expectations in every aspect of her role as a realtor. Darlene's exceptional knowledge of the local area and her deep understanding of the home buying process truly set her apart from the rest. From the moment we started working with Darlene, it was evident that we were in expert hands. Her guidance and expertise were invaluable as she navigated us through each step of the home buying process with ease and confidence. Darlene's negotiation skills were nothing short of amazing; she was able to secure a deal that exceeded our expectations, all while ensuring that our best interests were always the top priority. What truly stood out about Darlene was her commitment to making the home buying process as smooth, easy, and seamless as possible. She was always available to answer any questions we had, provide sound advice, and address any concerns that arose along the way. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to her clients are truly commendable. I have no doubt that without Darlene's expertise and guidance, our home buying experience would not have been as successful or as stress-free as it was. I would not hesitate to work with Darlene again in the future, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of a top-notch realtor. If you are looking to purchase a home and want a seamless and enjoyable experience, Darlene McWilliams is the realtor you need by your side.
Darlene and her team are excellent! I highly recommend her if you're buying or selling. She is professional, friendly, and tactful. She sincerely keeps your best interest in-mind when helping you find your home. She gives trustworthy advice and is an expert negotiator. She helped us find our forever home in a highly competitive market. Thank you Darlene for everything. You truly are the BEST!
Where do I begin! Darlene is amazing! Such a pleasure to talk to and deal with, extremely empathetic with the situation I was dealing with that prompted me to sell. Superior knowledge of the real estate market, knows how to navigate all the ins and outs of even the hardest deals. My property was one of the most unique properties with nothing to really compare it to with the comps. Darlene not only got the deal done, but got us more money than I thought we could get and had a sale pending within 6 days on the market! Thank you Darlene!
Darlene has been exceptional to work with! This is the second time we have had her as our agent, and she has been more than an agent to us, guiding us in all aspects of buying and selling our property. Darlene comes with vast experience, and she has seen it all. She has guided us through all scenarios by going above and beyond to help us find exactly what we needed to buy, stage, and sell our property. She gave us valuable insights into the current real estate landscape and the local market, was extremely accommodating regarding staging and scheduling viewings, and made herself available on short notice when necessary. Her knowledge of local market trends allowed her to get us a great deal while ensuring that both parties had a fair outcome from the transaction. She gives utmost personal attention to her clients which is very hard to expect in today's relator era.
Darlene and her team showed the utmost experience in professionalism throughout the entire process of selling our home. I can't say enough about the rewarding experience... As a 1st time home seller, the team guided us through the necessary steps to prepare the house/property for sale, we learned so much through the staging experience (as Darlene is a top notch asset in that field). Her team guided us through the entire process, assisted us with reputable references that ranged from the best electrician, handymen, and so on...to get the necessary work completed. The team was always available and made themselves available for answers, updates, or concerns that we had throughout. I feel with had the best of the best Industry wide, and the total experience made me feel like this was a total TEAM effort. The team should be applauded for going above and beyond. What a great choice we made!
Darlene is a truly exceptional realtor and I'm so thankful we were able to work with her to buy our home. My husband and I were first-time home buyers. When I started looking for a realtor, my main priorities were finding someone with experience, an understanding of the local area, and the patience and ability to explain how the home buying process works to people who were unfamiliar with the process. After speaking with Darlene for the first time I had a good feeling that she was a good fit, and she went on to exceed all of our expectations. My husband and I were searching for a home throughout 2022, which was a very expensive and competitive market for buyers in our area. Homes were selling within days of being posted, and were selling at significantly over asking price. This meant that responsiveness, expertise, and a positive attitude were key to success. Darlene has all three in spades. First, Darlene was extremely responsive during our entire search process. If I called Darlene early or late, I always knew she would pick up or get back to me immediately, including over the holidays. For instance, we were completing documents to close in late November around Thanksgiving, and Darlene was still quick to respond to any questions we had. Darlene also has a great team that works with her, so even if she was not personally available there was never a moment where we weren't able to complete a home tour, which was so important in the hot seller's market we were looking in. Second, Darlene has significant experience and it shows. We were looking in multiple cities, none of which we knew particularly well, and Darlene's knowledge about those areas was really helpful to us. She was also able to explain how different aspects of the home buying process would work, and as a result was able to advocate for our needs. When we got discouraged and wanted to agree to terms that were not in our best interest, she pushed to make sure that our needs were met, which ultimately resulted in our getting a better deal. Finally and above all else, Darlene is a very kind person who we felt we could trust implicitly. Over the course of our search I believe we looked at over 80 homes, in about 7 different cities and Darlene never made us feel like we were a burden or that we were too picky. She maintained a very supportive attitude throughout, even as we ourselves became discouraged. She was also able to maintain this kindness, while still being a fierce advocate for our interests. The fact that Darlene truly cares about her clients has been evidenced by her continuing to check in on us as we have started to settle into our home, even after we have closed. I would highly recommend Darlene to anyone in New Jersey looking for a home.
Darlene is the epitome of class and professionalism. She helped close a deal with an extremely difficult buyer. She was persistent, professional, and tactful in her strategy. She walked us through the selling process every step of the way. She always made herself available to answer our calls and texts. She marketed the house with beautiful professional pictures, did an excellent job highlighting the positive aspects of the house, and held an open house with a line going down the block. As a result, we received multiple offers and the home was sold for over asking! She has a top notch team of professionals that also helped us secure a rental in a highly desirable area during a highly competitive rental market. Thank you so much, Darlene! You're the BEST!
Darlene McWilliams is an extraordinarily talented realtor. The depth and breadth of her knowledge about every aspect of real estate marketing and negotiating is amazing. Almost more important, however, is her expertise in navigating the complex interactions required to get to closing! She successfully solved a variety of inspection, legal, and financing challenges with sophisticated diplomacy. Darlene has assembled and trained a fantastic team of professionals who, like her, truly care about her clients and support them expertly throughout the process. I highly recommend Darlene McWilliams because of her comprehensive approach to every facet of the real estate process, and because of her personal dedication to her clients!
I couldnt have had a better experience if it had not been Ms Darlene McWilliams. Understanding that we had been in our home awhile and the sentiments we had. Darlene and her Elite term held us to navigate through all the issue with so much love and patience.
Darlene is the consummate professional- responsive, very knowledgeable about the market, easy and fun to work with and presses forward at all times to sell your home without being pushy or off putting. Darlene is also a gifted stager- after she staged my home I felt like I was living in a five star hotel :)Darlene has won many real estate awards and they are all well deserved. I made an excellent choice with Darlene and highly recommend her as a realtor.
Darlene did an amazing job from the beginning to the end, I would highly recommend her. She dealt with the local town in resolving some open permits and the inspections.
My name is Rosalind Green, Darlene was referred to me by my mechcanic Nemrod at Netherwood repair in Plainfield NJ. Darlene is very compassionate, caring, and professional. Although the actual transaction took place in 2021, i began working with Darlene in 2017. i lived in my home 18 years and loved my home, neighborhood and all the conviences it provided to me as a homeowner. But i deeply desired living nearer to my mom and sister in Florida. Darlene was very understanding and patient with me. In additon to my reluctance to letting go, 2017 was not a favorable market for me to sell. Unlike some agents that only wants sale, Darlene cared about me to get the brst deal ever do we took zhe house off the market. 2021 i contacted Darlene to list my home again. Darlene worked with me to prepare my home to get the best deal i could imagine. i trusted Darlene i took all the advice Darlene gave me. Darlene is very knowledgeble of all aspects her field and the legal aspects as well. When i became overwhelmed, Darlene like a true angel encouraged and supported me. I felt like i teamed up with a close friend to tackle a project and received excellence as a result. Darlene always looked like the Super Star she is but is humble and graceful. We was able to list at $50k over and received $50k over that amount. I feel Darlene was God sent just for me. I pray the God continues to bless Darlene beyond her greatest imagination.
It is with great pleasure to write this letter to commend the outstanding service provided by Darlene McWilliams of the Keller Williams Elite Realty group. Having recently accepted an offer for a new role across country, my family and I had a short time to sell our house and relocate. We were referred to Ms. Darlene through a family member. After less than twenty-four hours of formal introductions, Ms. Darlene immediately commenced the task of getting the house on the market. Being a perfectionist, Ms. Darlenes team is made up of well-rounded, knowledgeable, and passionate professionals who reflects her values and work ethic. Her marketing team comprised of a videographer and photographer showcased our house beautifully including aerial views of the surrounding community.After completing the market research, Ms. Darlene was strategic in the amount we should list the property at. Within less than four hours we had showings lined up for the week and an offer within forty-eight hours. Some may say its because of external factors pertaining to the current market landscape, but I am sure that the successful sale of our home was due to Ms. Darlene McWilliams work of a realtor par excellence.
Darlene is an amazing realtor. I would totally recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is also honest & will give the info you need to be successful.
Choosing Darlene as our realtor was the best decision we made during this process. She is very personable and her marketing IQ helped us both sale and buy a house during a time in which our original realtor could not. She alleviated a lot of the stress and frustration that comes along with selling a house, by expertly guiding us through the whole process.Darlene McWilliams was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Darlene was the sellers agent when we bought our home over five years ago. She kept in touch with us over the years and was top of our minds when we decided to list our house. She gave us great advice throughout the process, and we sold our home with multiple offers. We highly recommend her whether you are looking to buy or sell a home.
Darlene McWilliams was the best of the best realtors I worked with and I purchased many properties in the past. She answered calls right away and always ready to help.
Darlene McWilliams was the best of the best realtors I worked with and I purchased many properties in the past. She answered calls right away and always ready to help.
Darlene is a true professional. She is outgoing, personable, extremely knowledgeable, sincere and an all around genuinely nice person. She took the time to get to know me and exactly what I was looking for. Darlene found my family our home not just a house! I would highly recommend using Darlene McWilliams for all of your home buying or selling needs.
Darlene is knowledgeable and easy to talk. She's sensitive to her clients concerns and efficient use of their time. She did a quick assessment of the discretionary time I had, and structured our contacts and updates accordingly. I STRONGLY and HIGHLY recommend her. Justice
I love Darlene, she is the absolute best! She is patient, knows the business and made the process go smoothly, I will always recommend her services to anyone.
Anecdotally, we have all heard stories of those who posted their homes for sale by owner and sold their homes in a matter of days. In our real world selling a home was a complicated challenge that was made so much better when we partnered with a top-notch realtor. From day one, Darlene McWilliams met with us, developed a strategy, and got to work. From advice on what made sense to make the home more appealing to using professional marketing tools to drawing on her extensive years of experience and networking, Darlene was a positive force working on our behalf. Throughout the process Darlene was always encouraging and realistic. Selling is indeed a process. Darlene personally conducted numerous open houses while at the same time hosted even more private viewings. Throughout, Darlene was always available and extremely helpful and upbeat sharing her ideas. When COVID-19 struck and sent everyone into a sense of despair, we pretty much gave up on the idea of selling the house. Undaunted Darlene adhered to every precaution and managed to not only show the house, but she actually sold our home. As we were out of town at the end of the sale, Darlene went so far above and beyond; she not only handled all house-related issues, but helped us ready the house for inspection and transfer. If you are looking for a realtor whom you can trust and enjoy a great relationship, Darlene must top your list.
Darlene was a dream to work with. Her team and everyone she recommended were all professional and met every expectation. Would not hesitate to shortl with her again or refer her to friends and family.
Darlene was absolutely wonderful to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable, very professional and caring. Thanks to Darlene the often difficult process of selling and purchasing our new home was a smooth and enjoyable experience. We highly recommend her!
Darlene was an expert realtor with years of service and it was immediately apparent to my wife and I. She went above all my expectations of a realtor and I would recommend her to any of my family, friends or colleagues. My wife found her easy to get along with as well, which made my life easier because then I never really did much of the leg work, thanks Darlene!!
Darlene was a tremendous blessing for me and my wife during the process of our first house purchase. Since the moment we met her we knew she was the right person because of her love, care and expertise on the field. We highly recommend Darlene McWilliams.
This was a very difficult short sale that encountered a lot of problems which took about one year to work through. During this entire process, Darlene was there to handle difficult situations always focusing on getting the deal done. She is highly professional yet has a warm and friendly personality. Working with her and her team made this extended ordeal bearable and most importantly SOLD!
This was a very difficult short sale that encountered a lot of problems which took about one year to work through. During this entire process, Darlene was there to handle difficult situations always focusing on getting the deal done. She is highly professional yet has a warm and friendly personality. Working with her and her team made this extended ordeal bearable and most importantly SOLD!
Darlene was more than an agent , she was a most valuable integral asset in getting the house sold, Being a busy physician wit very little time, Darlene was able to get the house in optimum condition by getting a gardener to spruce up the landscaping. her knowledge on marketing, pricing and negotiating were superb! even after the closing darling made herself available to ensure that my packing an moving took off without a hitch! I was extremely delighted on packing day when she came by with Pizza and sodas for the movers and myself. In short. Darlene was a first class concierge and hospitality agent who made the entire process easy and turn key, She ha my highest recommendation! Billy H. Ford, MD
Darlene was more than an agent , she was a most valuable integral asset in getting the house sold, Being a busy physician wit very little time, Darlene was able to get the house in optimum condition by getting a gardener to spruce up the landscaping. her knowledge on marketing, pricing and negotiating were superb! even after the closing darling made herself available to ensure that my packing an moving took off without a hitch! I was extremely delighted on packing day when she came by with Pizza and sodas for the movers and myself. In short. Darlene was a first class concierge and hospitality agent who made the entire process easy and turn key, She ha my highest recommendation!Billy H. Ford, MD
I was privileged to have Darlene as a real estate agent selling my house. With Darlene's help the house sold in just one week. An interior designer by training, she staged my house and made it look amazing. She brought just the right vases, chairs, candles and other supplies that added small touches throughout the house and made it look perfect. The marketing materials for the house were extremely well designed. She was by my side through the entire process, and this was an incredibly smooth transaction. Her help, knowledge, and professionalism were invaluable in completing the sale in a very short time. I would recommend Darlene to anyone, whether buying or selling the house, with great enthusiasm.
I was privileged to have Darlene as a real estate agent selling my house. With Darlene's help the house sold in just one week. An interior designer by training, she staged my house and made it look amazing. She brought just the right vases, chairs, candles and other supplies that added small touches throughout the house and made it look perfect. The marketing materials for the house were extremely well designed. She was by my side through the entire process, and this was an incredibly smooth transaction. Her help, knowledge, and professionalism were invaluable in completing the sale in a very short time. I would recommend Darlene to anyone, whether buying or selling the house, with great enthusiasm.
Darlene was an amazing person to work with, she practically became part of the family during a very stressful process. Our house had been on the market for a year prior, with a different agent and not much success. Darlene was relentless, suggesting open houses and posting my listing on various sites, including Trulia. We got a lot of response and Darlene was on top of it all, contacting each person to follow up and get their feedback. At the end, she got us the perfect buyer and managed to help us negotiate a purchase at the same time. We were able to have two closings, sold our home and bought our new home without incident. I know we couldn't have done it without her. My family and are very grateful to all she did for us.
Darlene was an amazing person to work with, she practically became part of the family during a very stressful process. Our house had been on the market for a year prior, with a different agent and not much success. Darlene was relentless, suggesting open houses and posting my listing on various sites, including Trulia. We got a lot of response and Darlene was on top of it all, contacting each person to follow up and get their feedback. At the end, she got us the perfect buyer and managed to help us negotiate a purchase at the same time. We were able to have two closings, sold our home and bought our new home without incident. I know we couldn't have done it without her. My family and are very grateful to all she did for us.
Mrs. McWilliams proved herself to be a professional in every sense of the word; she demonstrated herself to be knowledgeable, honest and a person of integrity. Mrs, McWilliams was always accessible and helped in giving her expertise in design , painting, and staging of our home.. She literally held our hands whenever the need arose; and believe me there were many times when that need arose. All of this was done PRIOR to placing our house on the market. Using her extensive knowledge of the market place, she priced our home properly. (Did not low-ball the sale price). It sold in less than two weeks because of her expertise! She worked extremely hard for us. Need to sell your home? Darlene is the person for the job. She is highly motivated, professional, honest and knows the market. She will work with you every step of the way. She will negotiate to get you the best possible price for your home. I, unequivocally, recommend Darlene as the Realtor to list and sell your home.
Mrs. McWilliams proved herself to be a professional in every sense of the word; she demonstrated herself to be knowledgeable, honest and a person of integrity. Mrs, McWilliams was always accessible and helped in giving her expertise in design , painting, and staging of our home.. She literally held our hands whenever the need arose; and believe me there were many times when that need arose. All of this was done PRIOR to placing our house on the market. Using her extensive knowledge of the market place, she priced our home properly. (Did not low-ball the sale price). It sold in less than two weeks because of her expertise! She worked extremely hard for us. Need to sell your home? Darlene is the person for the job. She is highly motivated, professional, honest and knows the market. She will work with you every step of the way. She will negotiate to get you the best possible price for your home. I, unequivocally, recommend Darlene as the Realtor to list and sell your home.
Darlene McWilliams is not only a dedicated, caring and devoted realtor that loves what she does, but she is a truly remarkable person that genuinely cares about her clients. From the beginning of our home search, Darlene got back to us right away and immediately started guiding us and directing us in the search for our very first home. Darlene coached us through every step of the way and was honest with us in her advice and suggestions. She spent hours driving us through Plainfield and showing us all there is to know and love about the neighborhood. I know in my heart that if it weren't for Darlene's dedication in pursuing the other agent on our short sale, we would not be in our home today. She was able to show the sellers the passion and love we had for the home and because of that, they chose us over a higher offer. Darlene was so persistent in negotiating for our home during a short sale bidding war, and she worked so hard to ensure that we would be the ones that ended up turning the key to the house that we loved. Darlene's care and attention to us didn't end with the closing table, she is still checking in and helping us in any way that she can as we settle into our new home. Darlene's passion for what she does and her true love for people truly shows. We feel so blessed to have such an amazing realtor and to have met such a caring, kind and wonderful soul. Thank you Darlene for everything! Sean and Christine Kennedy
Darlene was patient and was available when we asked to see homes in Somerset Co, she researched each listing and provided valuable information. We did not reach the negotiation stage, our home is under contract with a set closing. We will be intouch with Darlene again to help with our new home purchase
My experience with Darlene began with the sale of my house. It was a long, complicated process but she stayed the course. She was always courteous and very helpful. She abated my concerns as they arose and pushed attorneys when necessary. Simultaneously she had to find me another home and my request was simple: find me a home that is better than the one that I was selling that I loved so much. Today I am at home in my new house that is a dream home that I could not have dreamt up any better. It has a master suite, English pub bar, pool and pond. It is so perfect for me and Darlene delivered beyond expectations! My original home is sold and I cannot thank Darlene enough for a job well done!
My experience with Darlene began with the sale of my house. It was a long, complicated process but she stayed the course. She was always courteous and very helpful. She abated my concerns as they arose and pushed attorneys when necessary. Simultaneously she had to find me another home and my request was simple: find me a home that is better than the one that I was selling that I loved so much. Today I am at home in my new house that is a dream home that I could not have dreamt up any better. It has a master suite, English pub bar, pool and pond. It is so perfect for me and Darlene delivered beyond expectations! My original home is sold and I cannot thank Darlene enough for a job well done!
My husband and I have had the pleasure of having Darlene McWilliams for our real estate agent. Darlene is extremely professional. Experienced in her field, she bring a wealth of knowledge to make the sale of your home as see less as possible. Her suggestions for moving a piece of furniture here or there in our home made it look as though it had been professionally staged. Our home has a feature that made it difficult to sell, but Darlene was tenacious and able to over difficulty. In summary, she was timely, dependable and extremely creative. If you choose her as your real estate consultant you will be very glad that you did.
Darlene sold my home. She was an amazing source of strength and encouragement during a difficult and emotional time. Darlene used pictures and technology to sell my home. Darlene was responsive to my needs, as well as the seller's and the banks involved in the process. She kept me abreast of every detail of the process. Darlene responded to my inquiries quickly, negotiated in my best interest, and communicated my needs. Darlene stood by my side from the beginning to the end of the process. She is an amazing real estate professional.
If you are looking for an agent that cares about you completely, body, mind, spirit and heart, call Darlene McWilliams.A Darlene coordinated all efforts of the sale of my former home.A I found her to have excellent knowledge, skills and values. I am not just talking about a realtors paperwork responsibility and knowledge of contract requirements.A She was there for me, before, during and after the sale. She utilized exceptional professional talents and personal traits.A Darlene, a professional decorator, helped me pick out the color combinations for the home, and placement of furniture.A She personally assisted with de-cluttering the house for staging and subsequent development of marketing materials.A Marketing included the use of the newest technology to post high quality images on the web and hard copy material.A I believe the home sold due to her on-going quality assessments and timely follow-up; organizational and communication skills; and accessibility, both in person and through the use of technology. A When it was time to move, Darlene personally brought food for my family, friends, and helpers; wrapped and packed the household until wee hours of the night; and held me while I cried on her shoulder. Selling ones home can be very trying: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Darlenes use of self helped me get through it. Thank you! Darlene is a trustworthy and reliable real estate coach!DMRizzo
Darlene has been such a blessing to us. Her attention to detail and immediate response to our questions and concerns have made searching for a home so enjoyable. Darlene is very knowlegeable about the particular area in which we are searching. She has been able to provide information regarding property taxes, school system, comp prices, and local amenities (libraries, shopping, etc.) Darlene is sensitive to our needs and has worked with an enthusiastic and positive spirit throughout this process. We look forward to continuing our search and are confident that we will find the perfect home for our family with Darlene's assistance. The Mitchell Family
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