Denise  Mortenson

Denise Mortenson

  •   5   (43 reviews)

About Denise

Denise is an award-winning sales associate who offers her clients an unprecedented level of service and is an excellent source of local information as a longtime Mendham resident. She began her real estate career in 2001 and has been a consistent NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award, achieving Gold Level status in 2017, 2019 & 2020. She is also a multi-year Five Star Professional and has qualified for the Turpin Presidents Club in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Earning Turpin’s Top Ten in 2019 & 2020. Before entering the real estate field, Denise worked in human resources with Dunn & Bradstreet. She received her B.S. degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The skills she learned early in her career, namely the ability to work well with many different personalities, negotiate, and remain calm in high-pressure situations, have also been assets in her sales associate position. Denise is a team player who enjoys helping others, whether it’s assisting buyers in their search for a dream home or guiding sellers through the sale of their home. Clients and co-workers describe Denise as “both knowledgeable and highly professional, while at the same time warm and personable,” as well as “the model professional real estate agent.” “My decision to join Turpin was an easy one,” Denise says. “Their reputation in the industry, expertise, integrity, leadership, great agents, and long tradition in the area really stand out.” A resident of Mendham since 1990, Denise previously lived in West Orange and grew up in Massachusetts. She is closely involved with many community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Mendham’s Harvest Hustle and she served for ten years on the Mendham Recreation Committee, where she ran the ski club for eight years. In her free time, Denise enjoys cooking, entertaining, spending time with her family, traveling, going to the gym, skiing, and attending Broadway shows and rock concerts with John, her husband of 37 years. Their family consists of four young adults, Phil, Erin, Rob, and Dan, and their family dogs Lilly and Smokey.

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Denise has 43 reviewsacross 15 different locations, showing 6.
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Denise's qualities as told by our client reviews: attentive, responsive, dedicated, easy to work with, well-prepared, clear communication, local expert.
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Denise found a great home for us in a tough market.
over 1 year ago
Denise found a great home for us in a tough market.

Denise found a great home for us in a tough market. She has the knowledge that can only be gained by experience She knows the area and has tremendous knowledge base for contractors for things like home inspection fireplace septic etc. In addition she knows houses. She knows what a well head looks like or if a room has coax or ethernet connections etc. If we had questions and she didn't know (which was rare) she would find out quickly. One of the most important features for a great realtor is to be available and to respond Denise is the best we have ever had in that regard!!

Seller review
Once again Denise Mortensen provided top-notch service.
over 1 year ago
Once again Denise Mortensen provided top-notch service.

Once again Denise Mortensen provided top-notch service. She always goes above and beyond she is patient and caring and carefully walks you through the process. I have used Denise three times to buy a home and two times to sell a home. I hope one day I have the opportunity to use Denise's services again.

Seller review
Denise is exceptional
over 1 year ago
Denise is exceptional

Denise is exceptional. She consistently went above and beyond the call of duty was patient with our questions and concerns and helped us navigate through the emotions of selling our childhood home. We have worked with many Realtors over the years but none as professional and kind as Denise.

Seller review
I have the highest respect and regard for Denise Mortenson
over 1 year ago
I have the highest respect and regard for Denise Mortenson

I have the highest respect and regard for Denise Mortenson. Her role in selling my family home at 2 North Linden Lane was stellar and exemplary. Working with her is by far the best experience I have ever had in working with someone in real estate in more than three decades of doing so on and off. Best Paul Steidler

Seller review
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Denise.
over 1 year ago
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Denise.

We have utilized Denise when we purchased our home back in 2017 and she was the first person we thought of when we were ready to sell our home. We also recommended her my sister and brother-in-law when they bought and sold their home in Flanders. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Denise.

Seller review
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience working with Denise!
over 1 year ago
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience working with Denise!

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience working with Denise! From the moment we first met in the Fall of 2021 she made the entire home buying and selling process smooth stress-free and even enjoyable. Denise has helped us buy and sell five properties. Her professionalism attention to detail and knowledge of the market were apparent at every step. She listened to our needs answered every question and went above and beyond - especially during our most stressful times when both my mother and then father passed away.Denise's dedication is unmatched. She was always available quick to respond and truly cared about our happiness. When my father's condo needed a new dishwasher to complete the sale Denise oversaw the purchase and installation! Her guidance and expertise gave us confidence that we would get the best possible deal in every negotiation. Working with Denise felt like working with a trusted friend and I couldn't be more grateful for her support throughout these last three years.She's simply the best!

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Denise's properties

Denise has 2 properties for sale and sold 1 property in the last 12 months, showing 3, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$2,900,000
5 Burnett Rd
Mendham NJ 07945
6
9
4
Other
Listing courtesy of Turpin Real Estate, Inc. - Mendham
SoldMar 20, 2026
For Sale
¤810,000
Apt 1/60 Chestnut Street
Morristown NJ 07960
2
3
Condo
Listing courtesy of Turpin Realtors
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Denise has sold 1 property in the past 12 months, showing 1.

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193 Mountainside Rd
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Other$1,468Mar 20, 2026

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