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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.

Bernardsville Office
163 Morristown Rd
Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Phone: 908-766-6500 x 228
Mobile: 973-224-1135
Email: cedgar@turpinrealtors.com

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Known for her upbeat nature and positive attitude, Cindy brings a wealth of experience to the Turpin team. Between her working knowledge of the area, and her artistic eye, she is a natural fit for helping families find their ideal home, and selling their existing property. Always able to see the potential in a home, she appreciates the unique history of the Somerset Hills, as well as the incredible variety of architectural styles available throughout the region. Cindy has her finger-on-the-pulse in the communities of Summit, Chatham, and Madison, and is always discovering new opportunities. Commuters from these towns appreciate the convenience and flexibility of direct train service to Manhattan, adding to their enduring appeal.

After living in Manhattan for many years, she and her husband Clarke wanted a different quality of life to raise their family. They longed for a classic town and country lifestyle: easy access to the city on a commuter train, along with the peaceful setting of an established community. Chatham, where they have lived since 1990, proved to be the perfect solution for them.

As a buyer for a major retail store in New York City since 1982, Cindy used her vision, innovation and imagination every day. Cindy also did interior design work for several clients in this area. She was drawn to Turpin based on the company's commitment to integrity and high level of professional service, qualities which also reflect the way she conducts her own business.

Cindy attended the University of Delaware, graduating with a BS in marketing and fashion merchandising. She also studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design, both in New York City.

She is an active member of her community, serving on the board of the Chatham Parent-Teacher Organization. She also served on Chatham Borough's Zoning Board, the Chatham Historical Society, The Noe Pond Club and Corpus Christi Church. She is currently a board member of the Garden Club of Madison, and a member of the Junior League of Morristown.

Married with three school-age children, Cindy enjoys gardening, tennis, paddle tennis, and yoga. She has a longtime interest in antiques and architecture.

Cindy invites your call, e-mail, or visit to the Bernardsville office.

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.

Mendham Office
8 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945

Phone: 973-543-7400 ext. 16
Email: bbarisonek@turpinrealtors.com

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Barbara Barisonek currently serves as the Mendham Office Manager and Director of Turpin's Relocation Department, a position she has held since 1994. She has won numerous awards as Relocation Director for outstanding service and sales in the relocation field.

As the Manager in Mendham, Barbara is eager to help her agents achieve their goals. In her role as Relocation Director, she enjoys the interaction with relocation professionals from across the country. While both these positions require a considerable amount of energy, Barbara is up for the task. Her unflagging good humor and outgoing personality shine through, and she can always be counted on for empathetic support in any situation.

Active on her real estate boards and within her community, Barbara is President of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a consultant for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a member of the Mendham Business Association. She is a lifelong resident of New Jersey living in Bedminster.

In her free time, Barbara has many interests including cooking, sailing, travel and the theater. She and her husband, Larry, have a grown son living in New York State and a "fabulous Golden Retriever, Cosmo."

Barbara looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate concerns. She welcomes your call or visit to the Mendham Office.

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

Phone: 908-439-3300 ext 30
Email: jdturpin@turpinrealtors.com

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John represents the third generation of residential brokers in the Turpin family. Proud of his family heritage, his understanding of real estate began as a child when he listened to business conversations between his father and grandmother. John is the son of Jack Turpin, the company's president, and grandson of Virginia Turpin, the company's founder. Both Jack and Virginia supplied John with inestimable advice about real estate and life in general. As a lifelong resident of the Somerset Hills who attended high school at Morristown-Beard School, John is uniquely qualified to assist natives and newcomers alike.

After graduating from The University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree, John managed a small clothing manufacturer in Boulder. In that position he learned a great deal about effective communication, how to actively negotiate and the importance of customer satisfaction. This experience proved to be an outstanding foundation for a career in home sales. Shortly after coming back East, John joined the Mendham office, where he quickly demonstrated a flair for marketing homes in all price ranges.

Since 2005, John has been managing the Oldwick office of Turpin Real Estate, as well as the marketing department and several of the day-to-day operations that come with being a part of the family business. His characteristic good judgment, expertise and insight are key assets to the company as it continues to be an influential presence in the area.

Not surprisingly, family is very important to John, and when he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. After college John made his living playing music and enjoyed some success in that industry, including appearances at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Today music is an important outlet for him, and he enjoys playing guitar and mandolin with friends and family whenever possible. John also serves as the vice president of the board at the Somerset Lake and Game Club.

John's commitment to the overall success of Turpin Real Estate is genuine; he supports fellow sales associates with their individual goals, and takes the time to recognize the importance of each individual achievement. Clients and co-workers appreciate the hands-on professional style John employs, knowing they can rely on him for straightforward advice about the market.