List With Mary

Sell your home in Somerset County, NJ with a calm, honest pro

Strategic pricing, quality marketing, and steady communication from our first conversation through closing day. Mary K. Van Ness serves Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Union, Essex, Ocean, Monmouth, and Morris counties.

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How I work

Beautiful two story single family home in Somerset County NJ with landscaped front yard and modern exterior design

A Listing That Works

Your home deserves more than a sign in the yard

In Central New Jersey, the difference between a home that sells in ten days at the right price and one that sits for sixty at a discount often comes down to three things: how it is priced, how it is presented, and how it is marketed. I take all three seriously.

Every listing gets a pricing strategy built on comparable sales, professional photography, targeted marketing, and a real human on the phone. No auto-responders. No listing and walking away.

Every home tells a different story

A renovated ranch in Bridgewater. A family home in Hillsborough. An estate property that has been in one family for forty years. The value comes from more than square footage alone. Enter your address below to see what the market may say about yours.

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My Process

Simple, not easy

Probate Real Estate

Certified probate real estate specialist guidance for executors, administrators, and heirs. I work alongside your attorney, manage the property, and move the sale through court timelines. Family dynamics handled with care.

Prep & Professional Photography

I coordinate any recommended updates, staging consultations, and professional photography. Your listing goes to market looking its best.

Pricing & MLS Launch

We set a price based on the last 90 days of real comparable sales, not wishful thinking. Your home hits the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, and my direct buyer network the same day.

Negotiation & Closing

When offers arrive, we review them together. I negotiate for the best price and terms, manage the inspection period, and coordinate with title and attorney through closing.

Central NJ Market

A market that still rewards prepared sellers

Somerset and Middlesex counties have kept strong demand from NYC commuters, Princeton-area families, and move-up buyers from Union and Essex. Well-priced, well-presented homes still draw multiple offers.

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Median time on market in Somerset County (2026 Q1)

Average list-to-sale price ratio for well-prepped homes

Average offers per listing in the $500k to $800k range

Figures based on Central NJ MLS data, Q1 2026. Updated quarterly.

What’s Included

Every listing gets the full treatment

Professional Photography

Real photographer, real lighting, real results. No iPhone shots, no wide-angle distortion.

Pricing Strategy

Priced on recent comparable sales and buyer feedback, not a guess. We revisit weekly.

Targeted Marketing

MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, social media, and direct outreach to buyer agents working your price band.

Staging Consultation

A professional stager walks the home and leaves a prioritized list. You do as much or as little as you want.

Pre-Listing Inspection Advice

We talk about whether a pre-listing inspection makes sense for your home. Often it saves negotiation headaches later.

Clear Communication

Weekly update call or text. Every offer is reviewed together. Every question is answered the same day.

Meet Mary

Service with integrity. That is the whole pitch.

Mary K. Van Ness is a broker at AARE (Andrew Arroyo Real Estate) and a certified probate real estate specialist based in Somerset, New Jersey. She serves sellers across Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Union, Essex, Ocean, Monmouth, and Morris counties.

Her sellers range from first-time listers and downsizing couples to executors handling an estate property. Every client gets the same thing: honest pricing, prepared marketing, and direct access to Mary herself.

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Seller Questions

Selling your home in Central NJ

When is the best time to list?

In Central NJ, late March through early June is the traditional peak, but strong homes sell year-round. I walk through the tradeoffs of your specific timing in our first conversation.

Do I need to renovate before listing?

Usually no. Strategic updates (paint, deep clean, minor repairs) pay off. Major renovations rarely recoup their cost before a sale. I help you draw the line.

How do you price my home?

Last 90 days of closed sales within half a mile, adjusted for square footage, condition, and features. I show you the comps and we decide together.

What are your commission rates?

Commissions are negotiable and laid out in the listing agreement before any work begins. I am happy to walk through the numbers in our first meeting.

Do you stage the home?

I bring in a professional stager for a complimentary consultation. Full staging is optional and priced separately. Most sellers use targeted staging (entry, living room, primary bedroom).

What if my home does not sell?

We revisit pricing, presentation, and marketing at the 3-week mark. If something is off, we fix it. I do not leave clients stuck with a stale listing.

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