Somerset County is home to 475 active real estate agents and 708 active real estate offices. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 21 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 744 active and sold properties, with 53 reviews in total. This is a 45% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Knowledgeable: Carleton knows the area and the nuances involved in helping his clients succeed. We could count on Carleton's business acumen and definitely benefited from his years of real estate experience in this market. Excellent Communication: Carleton kept us informed about next steps throughout the process. He did an excellent intake interview with us. This helped him understand us as a family and enabled him to look at potential properties through our eyes right from the start. On multiple occasions, he pointed out a "deal-breaker" element of a house before we even noticed it. Patient and Supportive: As partially out-of-town buyers, I'm sure we were more challenging to work with. My partner had moved into a rental in the area while I was still wrapping up loose ends in the Midwest. Initiating the house search felt overwhelming since neither of us was familiar with the area, and we had some strict location guidelines relating to proximity to my partner's job. Carleton didn't bat an eye; made it look easy and his encouragement helped us to feel confident that we would find a the perfect home for us (Spoiler alert: we did). Part Real Estate Beast; Part Therapist (LOL): We began our search in the heart of a strongly tilted seller's market. Sellers were fielding multiple above-asking offers at open house stage before we'd even had a chance to think about it (we're a bit more cautious than the "instant-offer" crowd). Admittedly, I got a bit down after missing a chance to really try for a few houses we liked, but Carleton's temperament, communication style, lived industry experience, and understanding of his clients gave him the ability to apply perspective that made the entire process less fraught. Even when inventory was lower than we would have hoped, Carleton kept finding ways to keep us focused on our ultimate goal and to resist the temptation to over-offer out of desperation/fear. We would use Carleton again 10 out of 10 times ~ It's great to be home!
Carleton stood out due to his engaging personality and thoroughness.
Working with Eric Branton for over a decade has been an absolute pleasure. He is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and has guided us seamlessly through every step of the process. Beyond helping us find a buyer, Eric also managed renting out our property—connecting us with reliable, hassle-free tenants and making the entire experience effortless. His attention to detail and dedication make what could be a stressful process completely smooth and worry-free. We highly recommend Eric Branton to anyone looking for a top-tier real estate professional!
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Julia showed us properties that matched our needs from the beginning. She was willing to work with us on scheduling appointments and even multiple visits to the same property. She kept us up to date on the closing process with reminders and check-ins about to-do items. She was friendly and helpful. She had good suggestions and helped us negotiate a sale price below the ask.
Buyer Review • about 2 months ago

Julia was responsive to our questions and needs, reminding us what we needed to do, responding to phone calls quickly. Julia was very pleasant & knowledgeable about the market in NJ & our area of interest in particular. She was generous with her time & made herself available to see the property when we asked. I would highly recommend Julia.
Working with Cheryl Brunetti to purchase my home was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Cheryl was knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, guided me through each step, and always made herself available to answer questions or provide advice. What stood out most was Cheryl’s professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to making sure everything went smoothly through closing. Buying a home can be stressful, but Cheryl made the experience feel manageable and exciting. I always felt confident knowing she was advocating for my best interests. I’m so grateful for Cheryl’s help in finding and closing on my new home, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
If you’re looking for an agent who combines deep knowledge, outstanding communication, and a caring, client-first attitude, look no further than Kaitlyn. She turned what could have been a stressful process into a smooth, enlightening, and delightful journey — I highly recommend her.
Nelson was recommended by a friend of mine,and definitely he met my expectations,he helped me to sell my property and buy my condominium at the same time,during this process he was so helpful, professional,patient and keeping a good attitude.
Seller Review • 7 months ago
Lisa was a joy to work with, helping navigate the difficult process of selling an older home in New Jersey. Lisa navigated the process brilliantly and handled staging, marketing, photography permitting issues, open house and many other tasks with aplomb. I would highly recommend using Lisa, she gets things done.
It was a true pleasure to work with Cheryl, who was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive in my search for a new home. She listened and answered all of my questions, and she was on top of the process the entire time. A truly great partner!
90% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 5% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
21 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Somerset County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Somerset County is $715k, down 6% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 48% over the last 12 months.
Somerset County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 15 reviews in Somerset County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton have sold 71 properties, which accounts for 6% of the property sales in Somerset County. This is followed by BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton with 30 property sales (3%) and WEICHERT CO REALTORS at 25 property sales (2%).

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