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It is a designation for brokers who specialize in probate and estate sales, including the court process, family dynamics, and property preparation unique to estate properties." }, { "question": "Do you speak with other agents' clients?", "answer": "Happily. If you are already working with an agent and want a second opinion or a referral, I will help if I can. No poaching." }, { "question": "What part of this job do you like most?", "answer": "The part where a nervous seller exhales after we sign offers, and the part where an executor tells me the estate finally closed and their siblings can move on." }, { "question": "Best way to reach you?", "answer": "Call or text 732-207-7515. I also read email (marsley@comcast.net). Expect a same-day response." }, { "question": "Which town should I look in as a first-time buyer?", "answer": "Depends on your price and commute. Hillsborough, Somerset, Edison, and Cranford all have strong first-time buyer inventory with good schools. We sort through this on our first call." }, { "question": "Where are the best schools?", "answer": "Plenty of strong districts across all five counties. Bernards (Basking Ridge), Hillsborough, Moorestown, Princeton, West Windsor, and Westfield consistently rank near the top of NJ. School rankings are one input, not the whole decision." }, { "question": "What about NYC commuting?", "answer": "Westfield, Cranford, Summit, Basking Ridge (via Bernardsville line), Edison, and Princeton Junction are the strongest direct-train commuter towns. I can talk through travel times town by town." }, { "question": "Do property taxes really vary that much?", "answer": "Yes. Same house can have a tax bill that varies by thousands depending on the municipality and school district. We build this into your affordability picture early." }, { "question": "Can you help in towns not on this page?", "answer": "Very likely yes. If it is in Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, or Union county, I work there. If not, I can refer you to a trusted agent." }, { "question": "I am selling. Does my specific town matter to you?", "answer": "It matters a lot. Bridgewater sellers and Princeton sellers have different playbooks. I price and market to your specific town." }, { "question": "What should I have ready for our first call?", "answer": "Nothing. Show up with your situation and your questions. I handle the rest." }, { "question": "Is the first conversation free?", "answer": "Yes. Walkthroughs, pricing conversations, probate consultations, and buyer strategy calls are all free with no obligation." }, { "question": "How fast can we meet?", "answer": "Usually within 48 hours for in-person, same day for a phone call. Urgent probate or listing matters get priority." }, { "question": "Do you meet at the property or the office?", "answer": "Either. For listings and probate, at the property works best. 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