Business Philosophy

I believe that buyers and sellers want to know what to expect during each step of the home buying or selling process.
Diligent follow up and communication with my clients is first and foremost.
Communicating with others involved in the transaction (attorneys, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, etc) is essential to a successful outcome.

My responsibility to my buyer and seller clients is to effectively manage the transaction from beginning until the completion of that successful outcome

Awards And Designations

Coldwell Banker International President's Club

Top 500 Realtors as seen in FORBES Magazine

New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence

Awarded New Jersey Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor for Overall Client Satisfaction

Areas of Expertise

Barbara's clients benefit from her 15 year background in corporate sales and management where communication, detail orientation and negotiating skills were essential to getting the job done with the best results for her team.
For seller clients, Barbara has proven that she skillfully prepares and showcases homes creating a distinct advantage over competing inventory.

Buyers are appreciative of Barbara's approach in taking as much time as neccessary to find the right home.

Whether you are looking for the perfect home to suit your lifestyle, or want to sell your home for the best return on investment, Barbara Zeckman will get the job done with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Community Involvement

As a specialist in Cranford, Garwood and Westfield residential real estate, I look forward to introducing many buyers to

our town's eclectic assortment of activities and events;

The annual Scarecrow Stroll : when dowtown streets are lined with creative scarecrows designed by all who wish to enter! Take the stroll and enjoy shops and restaurants also. For a slide show of the 2009 Scarecrows visit: www.cranford.com/downtown

Peddle Paddle Fun is a day of fun activities for the whole family with a Halloweeen obstacle course, canoe and rubber ducky races

In affiliation with the YMCA, Cranford's Community Center offers endless classes for Tots-Seniors.

Westfield is also a community that offers diverse cultural, recreational and social events. The Westfield Symphony Orchestra, Summer Concert Series, New Year's Eve Family Night, NJ Workshop for the Arts.

Westfield Jazz Nights

Westfield 5k Pizza Run

http://westfieldsymphony.org/about.php

http://www.njworkshopforthearts.com/

Newcomers Club, Junior Women's, various Garden Clubs, College Clubs, Jaycees are just a handful of organizations that are available to residents

Founder of several Facebook pages that promote Communities and local Entreprenuers:

~ Cranford Area Happenings

~ Garwood Area Happenings

~ Westfield Area Happenings

~ Cranford NJ Entreprenuers Professionals

Communities I Serve

Specializing in Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield Residential Real Estate.

I can refer buyers and sellers to top performing agents anywhere in the world!

Designation

Charter Member Top 5 in Real Estate Network

Testimonials

"Barbara Zeckman was so considerate, professional and kind that she felt like part of our family. I would recommend Barbara without any reservation whatsoever" ~ Father Alexander Leondis

" Barbara made me feel like we were in the house selling process together and I wasn't alone. I was very pleased with her willingness and organizational skills to get things done before deadlines and to find skilled people for repairs" ~Lee Tucci

" Barbara was always available to address any concerns I had. She showed her warmth and professionalism. Always there to help with any issue I had" ~ Carol Haskell

"Barbara always went above and beyond her job in the sale of our Mom's home" ~ Betsy and David Schultz

"You are absolutely the greatest ever. I can never begin to thank you for all you did from day 1 to get me through the selling process and off to Washington State" ~ Joan Schultz

" Your professional expertise in all areas of real estate is the reason for such a successful and confident transaction. At all times I believed you to be an advocate, not only for me, but for fairness and integrity." ~Lois

"Thank you for making us feel so special just by being who you are" ~The Joneses

"Barbara went above and beyond during the entire transaction" ~ Lynn Solecki