The Premtaj Team

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"My husband and I have trusted Michele Gordon and The Premtaj Team to buy and sell several properties over the past few years. No matter what side of a sale you are on it is always stressful, but Michele and team always found a way to lift that stress and make it a special time in life, going way beyond what the job required. The relationship we developed added special memories to our homes and the experiences of moving. Thank you to Michele and team for all of your great work!" -Sharon F

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"My family and I just closed on a home in Franklin Lakes, and it is not an exaggeration to say that we could not have done it without Mary & the Premtaj Team. Mary helped guide us every step of the way from our first meeting to close (and now post-close!).
The team provides a true full-service support model that takes the stress out of the home search. From the beginning, they handled all the logistics for scheduling house tours and Mary personally guided us during each visit. She always had the "inside scoop" on the neighborhoods and the market - and we benefited a ton from her local expertise. We appreciated their project management skills which kept us organized throughout, including a custom portal to keep tabs on listings and a clear to-do list every step of the way.
Once we found the right home, Mary worked with us to navigate the negotiation and helped us secure a strong deal within our budget. We thought the hard part was over but the Premtaj team didn't stop there: they recommended top-notch inspectors and excellent Legal Counsel. We never had a doubt that Mary - and her referrals - were in "our corner" advocating for us at all times. Through it all, Mary was responsive, patient, professional and - most importantly - truly got to know our family and what we cared about in our home search.
We cannot recommend Mary and the Premtaj Team more highly. Truly an A+ experience from start to finish. Thank you Mary!!!" - Josh W.

★★★★★
"I recently purchased a home in Paramus, NJ with Mary Premtaj and her team, and the entire experience was outstanding. Moving from California to New Jersey felt daunting, but Mary made it seamless from start to finish. She was consistently available, incredibly flexible with my schedule, and deeply knowledgeable about the Paramus market and the nuances of an out-of-state purchase. .
From day one, Mary understood exactly what I needed, answered every question, and anticipated potential hurdles before they became issues. Her team was equally impressive—efficient, organized, and communicative. They coordinated everything with lenders, inspectors, the title company, and even trusted legal services, all while keeping me updated with clear, timely information.
Mary’s guidance helped me move quickly and confidently, and her negotiation skills ensured favorable terms. The move across the country was transformed into a smooth, stress-free process thanks to her leadership and the support of her capable team.
If you’re buying a home in New Jersey—especially if you’re relocating from out of state—I wholeheartedly recommend Mary Premtaj and her team. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care make what can be a stressful process feel easy and even enjoyable." - Moe Diab

★★★★★
"We had an amazing experience with her team and highly recommend them to anyone. Since we had a relocation from a different city, we had many unexpected challenges and were desperate for market insights and had a time crunch. Her team thoroughly guided us from the beginning and helped us to make a strategic offer with huge attention to details. Her team genuinely cared about us and all other involved professionals working with her team were also great as well! " -Jihyun Hwang

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" We couldn't have been happier with our experience working with Mary and her team (I'll call out Michele specifically - she was fantastic!) to purchase our home. They are diligent, thorough, knowledgeable, patient and extremely pleasant to work with. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in the market for a home in the areas that they cover. Good luck!" -Vitaly Davidovich

★★★★★
"If you have the opportunity to work with The Premtaj Team consider yourself blessed! The Premtaj Team is by far the best team out there. We have had the opportunity to work with Mary and Michele through 2 home purchases and 2 home sales.
Mary has a gift of listening to the client’s needs and concerns, coordinating all scheduling with ease, and collaborating with others to move the process along swiftly.
Michele gently reminds the client of their “to do’s” so that every detail is covered. Michele coordinates all the behind the scene details so the closing moves seamlessly. Truly a gift!
Mary and Michele bring an extraordinary professionalism. Yet the frosting to this team is the extreme kindness that they share with the client during and after the sale is complete. We are fortunate to know Mary and Michele and you will be too!" - Christy Bisgrove Del Colliano

★★★★★
"I can't speak highly enough about Mary and her team. From start to finish they were professionals.... " -Steven D.

★★★★★
"Relocating from New Jersey to Chicago was not easy. Mary Premtaj and her very talented team handled our home sale with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Their marketing approach was elegant, and their network brought in serious buyers.
The level of service we received from private showings to concierge-level coordination, every detail was thoughtfully managed. Exceptional service from start to finish. Thank you so much Mary and team." - A. Khanna

★★★★★
"Mary, Michele & team are the best! They helped guide us through the entire buying process and made sure the whole thing was seamless for us. Highly recommend this awesome team!" - C. Boomhower

★★★★★
"Mary was our buy side broker for our home in Bergen county. She is extremely knowledgeable of the area, and was able to advocate on our behalf. Throughout every step of the process, searching, offer, negotiation, close - she took the time to investigate and advocate for our best interests. Her team (Michele) was also excellent in providing insurance recommendations, contacts for contractors, etc. Highly recommend Mary!"-Anuradha Birch-Desai

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"Mary and her team were exceptional in our selling process. We wanted a quick transaction as we were already living out of state. She guided us in the pricing to generate interest and a closing price well above asking. From listing, to closing, the entire process only took 49 days. She advised us on making the house more attractive to prospects and represented us in the post-contract inspections and meetings. We would highly recommend her, and her team for anyone interested in selling in Bergen County. They took the stress out of a stressful process."-Scott B

★★★★★
"Mary was the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. She was super kind, understanding, and hardworking. Amazing agent to work with. Super professional. Always was there when we needed her. Was able to sell my house with her and her fantastic team! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for an agent."-Michael B

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"I started my journey with Mary Premtaj in 2011 and have had the privilege of working with her and her team on five successful transactions over the course of 13 years (most recently 3 months ago). When I was searching for a Realtor, I wasn’t looking for someone to just handle a Real Estate transaction, I wanted a partner with whom I could collaborate – not a “yes” person / order taker. My expectations are high, including trust, communication, a high “say / do ratio”, professionalism, strong negotiation skills, exceptional knowledge of the product being marketed along with buyer personas and trends. I have a strong attention to detail and expect my partners to have the same. There is a reason that I continue partnering with Mary on my Real Estate transactions – she is hands down the best I’ve worked with. She takes feedback and adjusts as necessary and will also keep her clients centered as needed. There is a saying that the Customer is always right and to a degree, that’s true. However, if a customer is going to make a poor decision based on emotion, incomplete information and / or general stubbornness, I believe it is the Realtor’s responsibility to push back with a non-emotional, balanced, fact-based response – that’s part of what they are hired to do. All my transactions had complexities and stress (as most do) and throughout all of them, Mary kept her eye on the ball and managed each situation with grace. She has a calming, focused approach and will adjust that approach to support specific dynamics as necessary. There are 100’s of “Realtors” to choose from but Mary is in a league of her own. She continues to build a Real Estate legacy that is acutely focused on expertise, integrity and the overall Customer experience. When I have another Real Estate need, there is only one number I’m dialing."-Matthew Simmers.

★★★★★
"Mary is simply the best at all things Real Estate in our community - something we knew but never knew first hand until we began our selling journey last winter. Mary and her entire team worked expertly and diligently to manage, market and ultimately close our home sale, exceeding our expectations at every step of the process. We highly recommend Team Premtaj to anyone looking to list their home in the Bergen County area. "-P.C.

★★★★★
"The very idea of selling my childhood home was daunting and fraught with emotion. Mary took the time to really listen to me and assuage my unease by explaining the details and easily navigating the specifics of the process. Her extensive knowledge and experience was evident every step of the way. Mary and Michelle were professional, responsive, knowledgeable and really fun to work with!! I highly recommend Mary and her team!!"-Stacy S.

★★★★★
"Mary Premtaj and her team were recommended to us by a friend from college who made the same move from NYC to Northern NJ that we were planning. We started off our housing search not really knowing anything about what we wanted in a home or where we wanted that home to be. Mary's expertise and experience as a realtor were invaluable and shone through as she knew exactly what questions to ask and advice to give to help us figure it out for ourselves so that we were going to buy something that we would love. She listened just as well as she spoke, while helping us figure out what the right home for us would look like. Her friendly and caring demeanor never made it feel like we were being pushed along or that we were just another commission, which we really liked and appreciated. She was optimistic for us during our journey, but also real with us about potential pitfalls with certain houses and brought up considerations that never even crossed our minds having lived in NYC for decades. For example, we looked at a house in our desired neighborhood that was across the street from a high school. Mary encouraged us to consider what our morning commutes and Friday nights would look like (student traffic, football games, etc). When the market was so tight and it was easy to get tunnel vision, she was a voice of reason that kept us true to our wants. Our search for a home took a little more than a year and she, along with Michele, a member of her team, always made themselves available for house tours, got us early access to open houses, gave expert advice on how to strengthen our offers in the eyes of the seller, expeditiously drafted and submitted our bids for at least seven houses, liaised with the sellers’ agents to best position our offers, and generally provided good advice and context on the process. When it was all said and done, we closed on a house that we love and are so happy to call it home to our young family. With how tough the housing market has been, we would never have thought that we would find a house that met ALL of our must-have criteria. It was a long road, but Mary saw us through to the end. After closing, Mary has continued to be a valuable resource and friend. She has given us excellent referrals for the work we wanted to do on the house since buying. They have all been quality referrals, most of which we used. We're so glad we found Mary and her team and wholeheartedly recommend that anyone looking to buy a home in NJ rely on their expertise to make what can be a grueling process one that can lead to your dream home!

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"Mary and her team are amazing to work with. She sold my home for well above what we were hoping for and she was such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. Mary and her team ensured we got everything done that was needed, by way of very organized and helpful lists. She is the best!" -Julia Slater

★★★★★
"Mary and her team are an exceptional group of professionals. With Mary's guidance, we realized that extensive preparations were in our best interest to garner the best price on our home. From prepping and staging to providing contractors and updates on market conditions, Mary's dedication and focus was tireless. Once the home was listed, it was clear how our efforts in presenting the home were paying off. Following multiple showings and an Open House, we received 9 offers to purchase our home. Mary's unmatched negotiation skills guided us through the process. She gave us all the information we needed for optimal decision-making while presenting all alternatives without pressure. Michele, the team's director of operations, kept us informed of our process at every stage, and Wendy and Christian were outstanding during showings and the busy open house. The team's skills and synchronicity were truly remarkable, and we are grateful for their support.

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"Mary Premtaj was our broker. My wife and I have bought and sold a number of different properties over the years. Mary is by far the best realtor we have ever had. A consummate professional from our first meeting through closing and beyond. Mary is experienced and has a long term view of her role and understands that a great reputation is earned by doing the right thing by your clients every time. Her presentation of the property was stunning, thoughtful and creative. She took care for every detail and knew very well how to present the property to optimize value and fully express the beauty of our home. She also understood the significance of our property to our community and to our family. She cares about how buyer and seller feel about the transaction. And in the end that is very important; particularly when parting with a beloved home. I would absolutely retain Mary again and recommend her without hesitation. She is a class act through and through." -Daniel O

★★★★★
"Mary handled both a property sale and subsequent purchase in 2023 for me. A consummate professional with decades of experience Mary helped to price our sale property correctly in a very active and fluctuating market. Her listing guidance was on point including her recommendations regarding the work necessary in advance of listing. After the sale Mary helped me identify multiple properties for purchase. She often uncovered issues that affected the property's value that I would never have noticed. Highly recommended."

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"I have dealt with many realtors in the past. Without a doubt Mary and her Premtaj team were far and away the absolute BEST. Mary worked diligently throughout the process to source numerous potential buyers and offered me invaluable advice throughout the process. She kept me informed almost daily with both strategies and open house results. Never did I have to call her as she consistently initiated the dialogue. Once the home was under contract, she took care of everything leading up to a successful closing including working with a plumbing company and changing batteries while I was out of town. Without any reservation, Mary and her team members are at the top of the list to represent anyone in a real estate transaction. They know how to get things done and I highly recommend Mary and the Premtaj team." -W. Aimetti

★★★★★
"Mary and Michele were amazing to work with. Mary found us the absolute perfect home in the best location for my family of 6. All of us had different wants and needs. The process was quick and smooth. Mary and Michele provided us with all the necessary info we needed to keep the process on track. Mary has a very calming vibe which was amazing to balance out our stresses of buying and selling a home. They also have checked up on us a few times since moving to town. You can tell they are great people and always put their clients' best interest at heart. Highly recommend!" -H. Stein

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Mary Premtaj and her team as they truly deserve a 5-star review! As an NYC broker who has worked with hundreds of brokers, closing billions of dollars in deals – Mary ranks as one of the best agents I have ever worked with professionally and personally. It’s no wonder her and her team rank one of the best in Franklin Lakes and Bergen County. Mary is incredibly attentive, patient, and knowledgeable. She always knew what was coming before it happened and was able to provide detailed information on anything from leaks, to gutters, to mold to septic systems and guided us calmy throughout the entire 2 year long process of finding a home for my family. Her dedication and diligence are commendable, and she consistently demonstrated honesty and integrity. If you're looking for a broker who will go above and beyond to meet your needs, Premtaj and her team are the ones to trust" -D. Lulgjuraj

★★★★★
"My family and I would like to send a heartfelt huge thank you to Mary Premtaj and Michele Gordon of Compass Realty, Ridgewood for all your help selling our Wyckoff home. Both Mary and Michele demonstrate so much genuine, professionalism, patience and trustworthiness. You have made the selling process such a pleasurable experience and I can’t recommend them enough for all future sellers. Their knowledge of the area is excellent- If anyone is ever considering selling or buying their home and needs a realtor who will go above and beyond, and make the experience so smooth - definitely use Mary Premtaj and Michele Gordon with Compass Realty, Ridgewood NJ " -Lori C

★★★★★
"Mary is the absolute best!! Smart, hardworking, trustworthy - everything you want and need in an agent. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all things real estate. She was in constant communication with us throughout the home buying process and always puts her clients first. We are so glad we had her on our side!" -Jenna H

★★★★★
"Mary Premtaj and her team were awesome. They earned every penny of their commission and then some. Terrific negotiators and helpful with every stage of the process. They absorbed the stress and were on top of every situation. Don’t waste your time using anyone else. These people are professionals!!" -Pam B

★★★★★
"When we decided to sell our home we immediately signed on with Mary and her team. Performance and execution are both paramount in all business transactions especially when selling a home. Mary and her team have a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as having a command of the real estate industry, not just in Franklin Lakes but in Bergen County. The entire process of preparing the house and presenting it for listing (their guidance, advice and inputs were perfect), through the open house , series of offers, contract execution, inspection and final closing was as seamless and collaborative as could be. The bottom line is we closed within 30 days of the house being listed with a price we were extremely pleased with. Overall the process in selling our home was a very satisfying, efficient and productive event." -Mark P