Business Philosophy

• I have been in construction my entire life, which is why I am so passionate and enthusiastic about real estate.
• My business philosophy is simple: Be honest with your clients whether they are selling or buying a home.
• Buying and Selling a home is stressful enough--try to enjoy the process with my 40-years of down-to-earth, honest service.

Education and Training

• Rutgers University, NJ, Art History, 1.5 years of study towards Ph.D
• Syracuse University, NY, Museology/Business Administration, Academic Scholarship, MFA
• Rutgers University, NJ, Liberal Arts/Art History, High Honors, BA
• Metropolitan Museum of Art, Intern, Costume and Textiles
• Whitney Museum of Art, Intern to Director
• National Association of Home Builders, Master in Residential Marketing, MIRM
• National Association of Home Builders, Certified New Home Sales Professional, CSP
• National Association of Home Builders, Multicultural Sales Techniques and Strategies
• Coldwell Banker University, Sales Training
• National Association of Home Builders, Certified Green Professional, CGP
• National Association of Realtors, Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource, SFR

Awards And Designations

• 2010 Certified Green Professional, CGP, National Association of Home Builders
• 2008 Certificate of Appreciation, Community Builders Association (CBA), NJ
• 2007 Associate Appreciation Award, CBA
• 2005 Certificate of Merit, National Kids Construction Club (NKCC) Brochure, CBA
• 2004 Award of Excellence, Best Logo, NKCC, CBA
• 2002 Award of Excellence, Best Internet Site, NKCC, CBA
• 2001 "Woman of Achievement" Award, NJ Business & Professional Women Association
• 2001 Washington D.C. American Road and Transportation, NKCC Award
• 2000 NJ Builders Association Sales and Marketing Award, NKCC Web Site
• 2000 "Woman of Achievement," Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women
• 1999 "Star Award" Nominee, Somerset County United Way
• 1997 Best Brochure by an Association, CBA
• 1996 Housing Guides of America "Best New Column" for "Ask Nancie" in New Homes Guide
• 1989 "Best Interior Merchandising of Model Home," Builders Association of Somerset & Morris
• 1987 "Best Sales & Marketing Brochure" Award, Builders Association of Somerset & Morris

Areas of Expertise

• Author Of Selling Up! THE book on how to sell your home for more money!!!
• Marketing of Homes for Sale (Six time award-winner, National, State and Local builder organizations)
• Staging of Homes (Successfully staged a home resulting in a sale within one week and one day) 2008-Present
• New Home Product Specialist (25 years of construction knowledge, including "Ask Nancie" Columnist for 5 years)
• Professional Journalist NJ Bureau Chief for Builder & Remodeler, Contributor for House Magazine, Former journalist for The Star-Ledger, New Homes Directory and New Homes Guide
• Historical Homes/Estate Sales/Luxury Homes
• Short Sale and Foreclosure Homes