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Mendham Office
8 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945

Phone: 973-543-7400 ext. 29
Cell: 973-699-1615

Email: bhays@turpinrealtors.com

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The decision to join Turpin was an easy one for Brian, as he explains in his own words, "This is a firm I have known since it was founded, and it has always set the standard for quality, integrity and service." Entering the real estate industry was a natural progression for Brian, having enjoyed a 20-year career on Wall Street in sales and sales management for the national mortgage markets.

During his Wall Street years, Brian served as chairman of the board of the Bond Market Association, and has also been a consultant to commercial and mortgage banks. He co-managed a NatWest Bank unit, gaining even more mortgage and lending experience in that position. Additionally, he has worked in commercial real estate, where he became skilled in contract negotiation and securing property management assignments for the New Jersey court system.

This strong professional background is coupled by Brian's focus on his relationships with buyers and sellers. He brings high levels of professionalism and attention to individual needs, resulting in high quality service. Clients have described him as an optimistic, energized problem-solver.

Brian is a graduate of Brown University. He has lived in Mendham Township for over 40 years. Always active in the community, Brian has been chairman of the Mendham Township Tree Protection Committee for the past three years, and has been a trustee of Macculloch Hall in Morristown for over three years. He is a 30-year staff member of the Tewksbury Foot Bassets, and is a past tennis chairman of the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club.

The active life appeals to Brian, who enjoys mountain hiking in the Adirondacks and Utah’s canyon country, fresh and salt water fly fishing, and visiting art museums both here and abroad. He is married to Patricia A. Hays, an elementary school teacher at the Peck School. They are the prime babysitters for their three grandchildren.

With a wealth of financial, mortgage and real estate experience to share with his clients, Brian welcomes your call to the Mendham Office. He looks forward to assisting you with all your housing concerns.

Mendham Office
8 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945

Phone: 973-543-7400 ext. 138

Email: natorino@turpinrealtors.com

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In order to be successful in today’s real estate market, Nicole is passionate in her belief that a real estate firm must provide a unique marketing approach, a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and unparalleled customer service. She found all those qualities and more at Turpin Real Estate.

Committed to delivering outstanding service while paying close attention to all the details, Nicole brings a sales and marketing background to her real estate career. In addition, she has many years of successful interior design experience. This well-rounded approach allows her to provide a strategic marketing plan for properties, while her artistic eye visualizes the untapped potential in any home. Nicole is known for putting the best interests of her clients first; she is both tenacious and enthusiastic about the transaction process.

After graduating from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, Nicole was eager to return to her native New Jersey. She studied marketing at New York University, and began a career with F. Schumacher & Co. in the marketing department of FSC Wallcoverings. After several years, she moved to the Waverly Home Division and worked closely with customers decorating their Princeton area homes.

A lifelong resident of the Garden State who grew up in Chatham and New Vernon, Nicole is currently living in Mendham with her four children. Nicole is actively involved in many local organizations including the Hilltop School Parents Association, St. Joseph’s Church, Mendham Junior Women’s Club, Mendham Newcomers and Neighbors, and The Noe Pond Club. An avid skier, she enjoys tennis and paddle tennis and long walks with her yellow Lab, Paola.

When you meet Nicole, you meet a sales associate who is dedicated to helping you achieve your housing goals. Her familiarity with the marketplace is a valuable asset to buyers and sellers who rely on her firsthand knowledge of the area. She looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns.

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Mendham Office
8 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945

Phone: 973-543-7400 ext. 18
Mobile: 908-930-8495
Email: bwilgus@turpinrealtors.com

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A lifelong appreciation of architecture and home styles typifies Bella's genuine interest in real estate. She specializes in luxury homes, new construction and antique residences throughout the region. Having started her real estate career in 1992, Bella put her years of experience to work on behalf of her clients to create mutually acceptable contracts for buyers and sellers.

Skilled in numerous sales techniques, Bella's expertise extends to inventory overviews, marketing strategies and data analysis. A professional approach coupled with personal attention makes her a sales associate that clients truly enjoy working with.

Bella and her husband, Jim, have lived in the area for more than 35 years, putting their children Wendy and Jimmy through the local school system. While raising the children, she worked closely with her husband in his company, Reliable Plastics, Inc. In her role as the firm's marketing director, she developed many of the successful sales skills that also translate to marketing homes.

A New Jersey native, graduate of Kean University and former fourth grade elementary school teacher, Bella possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the state's many unique towns and villages. Her input is invaluable when it comes to assisting buyers with their housing decisions.

Making your buying or selling experience stress-free is important to Bella, who focuses on every detail of the transaction. Her personal approach is summed up in a recent conversation when she said, "Real estate is not just a business, but the building of relationships. Every client is treated as a friend, and every friend is treated as family." This philosophy shines through in her caring, committed service. Bella looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns.

Oldwick Office
4 Joliet Street, P.O. Box 13
Oldwick, NJ 08858

Phone: 908-439-3300 ext. 25
Cell: 908-930-4426
Email: cweinstock@turpinrealtors.com

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Catherine is a graduate of Wayne State University and has a masters in Art History from Rutgers University. Led to a real estate career through her interests in architecture, horses, and country life, she joined Turpin Real Estate in 1988 and has been a member of the Turpin Million Dollar Club consistently since then. Affiliated with two multiple listing boards - Hunterdon/Somerset and North Central Jersey Association of Realtors - she continues to be a top producer in the Oldwick office, working in all price ranges with both listings and sales, using her boundless energy to find the "perfect fit" for those new to the area.

A resident of Bedminster for over 25 years, this Midwesterner by birth has been active as a volunteer in various horse-related activities. She has given years of her organizational skills, enthusiasm, and patience to Somerset Hills Pony Club, serving in a leadership capacity on that organization's state and national level as well. Presently, she and her husband direct their energies to equine events held in the area.

She is married to a local attorney and has two grown daughters.

Mendham Office
8 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945

Phone: 973-543-7400 ext. 19

Email: ampyontek@turpinrealtors.com

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Alaina May Pyontek, a well-respected broker-sales associate in the Mendham Office, is a top producer with a long record of successful sales. Known for her outstanding negotiating skills, she is a consistent member of the company’s Million Dollar Club.

A real estate professional with many years of experience, Alaina joined Turpin in 1992. She embraces the company’s commitment to quality and integrity, which reflects the way she serves her buyers and sellers.

A friendly, outgoing personality as well as her attentiveness, diligence, organizational skills and sensitivity all contribute to Alaina’s success. She truly loves her work and respects the real estate profession, a viewpoint that characterizes all her dealings. Alaina is a popular member of the Mendham sales team, receiving praise from sellers, buyers, attorneys, fellow Realtors and referral agents.

During her earlier ten-year career as a speech and language pathologist, Alaina became adept at problem-solving and recognizing the needs of others. She has a Master of Science degree in communications disorders.

Clients and co-workers remark on Alaina’s attention to detail and smart marketing plans. She puts her exceptional real estate knowledge to work in today’s market, always keeping the best interests of her buyers and sellers in mind.

Going the extra mile defines Alaina’s professional work ethic. She attained her broker’s license in 2005.

She is passionate about family, friends, travel and real estate. Longtime residents of Morris County, Alaina, and her husband Fred, have raised their two children in Chester Township, where they have resided since 1990.

Oldwick Office
4 Joliet Street, P.O. Box 13
Oldwick, NJ 08858

Phone: 908-439-3300 ext. 71
Cell: 908-578-3092
Email: vfraser@turpinrealtors.com

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The cornerstone of Valerie's professional success is summed up in her own words, "I think my emphasis on integrity, personal service, and follow-through has always helped me in my career."

Before joining Turpin, Valerie enjoyed 12 years in direct sales for the women's fashion business at a leading New York City-based firm. She is also an entrepreneur who developed a loyal client base selling designer clothing.

Valerie believes in giving back to her community, and she is involved with numerous local organizations including the Essex Hunt Club in Peapack and the Somerset Lake and Game Club in Far Hills. She has been active with the Pingry School, the Lamington Presbyterian Church and Friends of Matheny. In December 2004, Valerie became a trustee of the Henry H. Kessler Foundation.

A resident of Oldwick for 20 years, Valerie is married with two grown sons. Born and educated in the United Kingdom, she became a U.S. citizen in 1993.

Her genuine enjoyment of meeting new people-- combined with caring, well-organized service--makes Valerie an ideal choice for all your real estate concerns.

Far Hills Office
Route 202 P.O. Box 100
Far Hills, NJ 07931
Phone: 908-234-9100 ext. 203
cell: 973-615-2376
Email: mjbenedetto@turpinrealtors.com

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Mary Jane brings a wealth of acquired skills to her sales associate position based on a successful 25-year career in retail management for some of the biggest names in fashion, including Ralph Lauren and Bloomingdale’s. She utilizes her strengths in negotiation, communication and computer technology to market and sell homes in a variety of price ranges. Mary Jane has a sterling reputation for taking personal responsibility as she works tirelessly to help her clients achieve their housing goals.

Well aware of the role Internet marketing plays in today’s real estate market, Mary Jane has embraced the latest technology to her clients’ advantage. Her blog posts cover a range of topics such as home buying and selling advice, community events and timely real estate tips. She takes educational courses about the Internet, and will achieve the E-Pro designation from the National Association of Realtors. Sellers rely on Mary Jane’s ability to use pro-active technology and high-profile real estate websites to bolster their presence on the Internet, while buyers know that her familiarity with the latest technology means she is aware of the newest listings and local market shifts.

Mary Jane conducts her business in a focused, organized and detailed manner. She listens carefully to her clients’ concerns and tailors the transaction process to meet their specific needs, showing genuine care and concern throughout. Finally, Mary Jane combines an enthusiasm for the real estate and an ability to have fun while maintaining her professionalism and integrity.

Prior management positions at Federated Department Stores, where she was a vice president and general merchandise manager, and as a manager at Bloomingdale’s and Ralph Lauren, have contributed greatly to Mary Jane’s eye for design, proportion and style, all of which are equally critical in architecture and home sales.

Mary Jane moved to the New Vernon section of Harding Township in 1994, when she and her husband designed and supervised the building process of their home. She and her husband, an ophthalmologist who practices locally, have a college-age daughter. In her free time, Mary Jane enjoys cooking, entertaining, reading and travel. She has traveled to Europe and the Far East extensively for business and pleasure. She has a B.A. degree in French from Douglass College.

When you need a sales associate who is experienced, upbeat and hardworking, Mary Jane welcomes your call, visit or e-mail.