Diane Russell

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Choosing Diane to be our realtor was one of the best decisions that we have ever made. She came highly recommended by a number of friends that had worked with her in the past, and she really did live up to expectations and all of the positive comments made by friends. Her excellent knowledge of the area, the fact that she was always available at the end of the phone line, text message or email and that no question was too small or silly- meant that she guided us expertly through the process. We ended up purchasing our dream home and can't thank Diane enough for everything she did to make this a reality for us. Although we are not considering buying or selling another house any time soon, we wouldn't go with anyone else but Diane if we were to. Thank you Diane!!!

★★★★★
I've bought and sold several homes with Diane, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. Most recently, she helped me sell my home in Glen Ridge and once again exceeded every expectation. Diane timed the listing perfectly, gave smart advice on small repairs and staging, and made sure the home showed beautifully. Her marketing—photos, video, and online presence—was outstanding, and I ended up selling well over asking. What truly sets her apart is the personal care she brings. As a disabled seller, I couldn’t manage showings, and Diane stepped in to handle everything—even tidying up before each one. She made a stressful process feel easy. Diane always puts my best interests first. She’s knowledgeable, kind, and absolutely dedicated. I recommend her without hesitation

★★★★★
We found Diane online while searching for a home from out of the area, and from our very first Zoom call, we knew we were in excellent hands. Diane's deep knowledge of the local market and her ability to quickly understand our needs made the process feel focused and manageable from the start. She guided us toward neighborhoods that truly fit our lifestyle and was incredibly flexible—offering last-minute in-person showings and virtual tours to accommodate our travel limitations. When we were ready to make an offer, Diane’s strategic approach was invaluable. She provided detailed market analysis and introduced us to tools like the escalation clause, which helped us secure our dream home without overpaying. Throughout the entire process—from offer to closing—she was always available, responsive, and proactive, making what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless and even enjoyable. We can’t recommend Diane highly enough. Her professionalism, insight, and genuine care set her apart, and we will enthusiastically refer her to anyone we know buying or selling in the area.

★★★★★
Diane is truly a Montclair expert! She has helped me and my partner purchase two dream homes and sell one at a great price using a unique process called transparent negotiation. I would work with her again but we are in our forever home.

★★★★★
Diane helped us with a difficult sale involving difficult buyers. She remained calm throughout the process despite a number of unreasonable demands from the buyers. Her calmness and professionalism helped us remain sane during this process especially when considering this was our most important asset. And when the deal ultimately fell apart, she immediately was able to secure another (and better) offer within days. Diane is very knowledgeable, very accessible, and was a great support. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
I bought a house with Diane in Q2 of 2020. Diane was recommended by friends and she didn't disappoint. Diane quickly understood what we were looking she helped find and setup visits only to relevant places. She was helpful throughout the process and providing various inspectors, loan offer/suggestions, contractors, etc... She was helpful in negotiating the price. We did try to low-ball a house and she warned us we wouldn't get at that price -- we wanted to take the gmable but she was right. In the end, we were able to get a fantastic house at a great price and within a tight timeline. The most important is perhaps that we're really please with the house we bought and buying a house is a VERY involved process, Diane was incredibly helpful every steps of the way and went above and beyond to help!

★★★★★
Diane is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with! She is always available, is extremely reactive, takes the time to explain every intricacies, and make you feel always like you are her only client. A dream! Diane literally take care of everything and is extremely truth worthy. For the past 6 years we personally have trusted her for everything we do: from finding a house, to renting it and now selling it. I highly recommend working with the most professional agent there is.

★★★★★
My wife and I were moving from NY to NJ to be near our daughter and her family with very little knowledge of the area we were moving to. Diane was instrumental in our search for a new home. I can honestly say that without her help we would have had a much more difficult time locating a house that matched our needs. She was very familiar with the area and very quickly understood what type of property we are looking for. She was always available and responded to my text, email and phone calls immediately. Once we selected a property to purchase she arranged for all inspections and assisted in the negotiations with seller and later Recommended excellent contractors. I highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in purchasing a property in NJ.