Cory is an excellent realtor and as a result, I’m a repeat customer.  I first met Cory when purchasing my home in 2005.  He was great to work with while I was looking for that perfect fit.  For the next few years, I was in regular contact with Cory during a difficult market.  With his newsletters and emails, I remained very informed about my purchase.  When it came time to sell, there was no hesitation that Cory would be the best realtor to sell my home.  I recommend working with Cory if you are a buyer or seller. 

John Campbell, formerly of Glenside Road, South Orange, November 2010

Cory Marks possesses all of the qualities you would want in a realtor: knowledge, experience, courtesy and attention to detail. But the quality that I admire most about Cory is his tenacity.

My wife and I often joke with Cory that our home search had to be one of the most challenging situations he's ever faced — or ever will face in his professional career. I know I wouldn't want us as a client! Our desire to find a unique style in our area (a mid-century modern home with walls of windows, room for our two young boys to run around and play, and, oh yeah, a separate living space for my parents) fueled a six-month odyssey that would challenge the resolve of any realtor. Cory not only stuck by us, he remained personally committed throughout to answer every question, field every call, indulge any viewing, counsel us over any offer and sooth us through every disappointment until we found the house of our dreams.

Cory Marks is a skilled realtor and a genuinely thoughtful and decent man. But the greatest recommendation I can offer is that he's in it to win it. He won't give up until he's finished the job. That's the kind of person you want on your side.

Bob and Liz Der, West Orange, November 2010 

In an uncertain economy it pays to have an experienced realtor. Cory Marks has proven himself to be the kind of conscientious professional who gets the  job done. He is knowledgeable of the housing market and current real estate trends, aggressive in showing off the house and obtaining feedback from prospective buyers, a creative stager and a great all around resource.

We were referred to Cory by another well respected professional.  We were told that he was one of the top realtors in our area. While working with Cory, we observed many of the characteristics that no doubt contributed to his high profile reputation and success. In addition to being a savvy realtor, he is personable, he listens to the needs of his clients and shows genuine concern. Selling our home after 22 years of living and loving our home was a very big deal to us and quite an emotional journey. Cory took that journey with us. Along the way he provided advice and guidance from past experiences with other clients like us. While working with Cory, we felt assured that we would receive the best deal for our home.

For Cory, this also meant making sure the house was displayed at its very best and that everything was in top working condition. It turns out that Cory has considerable talents in home staging. Here, I thought since I was an HGTV aficionado that I wouldn't need any help in that area. Cory's advice was invaluable.  Cory also brought in a highly skilled professional for the video shoot and to create color brochures showcasing our home's best features. The house looked so beautiful in the video and brochures that my husband and I looked at each other and said, "Wow. Is that really our home?"

We also appreciated Cory's willingness to share his knowledge of the industry. He  provided frequent updates about comparable homes in our community. It alleviated some of our anxiety just knowing where the competition stood. Which gets me the the characteristic we most admired about Cory Marks. He provided the expertise so we could make sound decisions but allowed us to make those decisions in our own time.  Cory Marks is that kind of person, that kind of professional. We have the greatest respect for him. He comes with our highest recommendations.

Ken and Deborah Ifill- 675 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ - May 2011

We wholeheartedly endorse Cory Marks.  His professionalism, attention to detail and deep knowledge of the local real estate market, combined with his genuine people skills, make him a tremendous asset to any real estate transaction, whether simple or complicated.  Cory sold our house in a down market in mid 2009, and his skillful management of the transaction helped us achieve the best possible result. (He was fully on the job, was consistently available for any questions and gave the selling of our house his utmost attention.)

Simply stated, Cory is a wonderful person and professional, who is trustworthy, smart and dedicated to his work.  He is a top-notch real estate professional and we would definitely hire him again in the future.

Chris & Christina Matteson, formerly of Norfolk Ave, Maplewood, June 2009

We just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your managing of our house sale.  We're still shocked by how quickly it sold (12 days!) given the tight market in West Orange, and how seamless the whole process was for us.  Your web marketing definitely helped draw all those potential buyers in and your advice on the listing price was spot on, helping us get a great but realistic price and sell quickly.  Thanks again.
 
Alex & Melanie Saric, formerly of Woods End Road, West Orange, May 2010

Sara and I can’t thank you enough for guiding us through our recent real estate sale and purchase.

As anyone who buys a home knows, deciding on a home purchase is more a journey than a simple real estate transaction-- especially with a three-year-old in tow! It’s a very personal decision made more complicated because it involves balancing a delicate mix of location, type of home, neighborhood, school district and, of course, affordability.

Buying and selling at the same time is twice the journey in the same amount of time! So, we know how essential it is to have a quality realtor who is a good, knowledgeable companion on that journey. It’s important to work with someone who knows his clients as well as his business. Your patience and experience were a comfort throughout the process. Your perceptive feedback in reminding us what it is we tended to value most in a home made the difference in our purchase choice, and we couldn’t be happier with our new home in Maplewood.  Your contractor recommendations and guidance through home inspection and the closing have been invaluable. 

With your support our Condo in South Orange sold in reasonable amount of time even in a tough market. You were right on track with pricing. You helped the three of us every step of the way and it was quite a long way!

We appreciate all the hard work you’ve done for us and consider you our neighbor and friend. We can’t recommend your services enough! Thanks again for making the process go so smoothly.

Best regards,

Hank, Sara and Olivia, formerly of The Mews, South Orange

I just wanted to thank you again for the extraordinary effort you put into both the sale of our old home in Maplewood, and the purchase of a new one in South Orange.

At our first meeting, I was impressed at the way you really listened and seemed to "get" the combination of features we were looking for in a new home — unlike many realtors, who were, I felt, simply out to make a quick sale. This initial impression was borne out over the months we worked together. Not once did I feel like you wasted my time showing me a house that wasn’t a good potential "fit." Finally, you called and more or less insisted I come see a house that I had passed over as being too expensive — the price had dropped a significant amount that day, and you wanted me to get in there before the open house. The rest, as they say, is history. Even more impressive, your service didn’t end with the sale — you helped us secure excellent financing, and kept in close touch through every stage of the closing process. You even helped us find a house cleaner, a handyman and a closing attorney.

On the sales side, you brought a terrific sense of marketing to the sale of our house, including a thoroughly professional marketing plan — the first time I have ever seen a realtor present one. You treated us as valued clients and incorporated our input every step of the way. You were unfailingly responsive, cheerful, positive and well-informed, gave us a tremendous amount of useful information, and anticipated most of our questions. After such thorough preparation and extensive marketing, we were gratified, but not terribly surprised, when our house sold in four days for well over the asking price!

In sum, we think you are terrific! We would recommend you most highly, and without reservation, on both the listing and buying sides. We hope to stay in our new home for a very long time, but when we’re ready to sell, you’ll be our first call.

All the best,

Deborah Gaines, formerly of Claremont Ave, Maplewood

Selling a house can be a daunting experience, especially when it has been your home for almost thirty years.  After going through a very traumatic sales process with another broker, your approach was a ‘breath of fresh air’. 

Your skills and guidance were a comfort from the first time we met.  Even though you were highly recommended, I still needed to personally feel that you would do the best for me. You came through with flying colors.  With your guidance, my house sold within a very reasonable time period.  You were right on track with pricing the house accurately.

Selling the house is just part of the process.  Inspection, legal requirements, closing procedures all had to be done within a short period of time.  You helped me every step of the way (even while I was on vacation).

I wish you the best and will recommend you to any of my friends who are in need of a realtor.  Thanks again for making the process go so smoothly.

Fondly,

Toby Cobrin, formerly of Ross Road, Livingston

Thank you so much for being our broker. Your attention to details coupled with your creativity helped find the right buyer.

As you know, we’ve had experiences with other brokers in selling my house in Princeton and my father’s house in Elizabeth, as well as buying a house in Airmont. You stand out among all of them.

We especially loved the brochure, your advice and your accessibility. All brokers should be wired like you are. Your responsiveness was so quick and your solutions were on target. As a result, the whole process was so effortless.

Thank you so much. You should know that we are more than happy to share our experience with anyone who asks.

Krys and Arthur Amdurer, formerly of West End Ave, South Orange

During the past three to four months, I have met and gotten to know Cory Marks quite well. I can attest to the fact that he has been one of the most, if not the most, professional, responsible, insightful, helpful and courteous realtors that I have ever dealt with.

Just over four months ago, my brothers and I inherited my mother's house. The house was in need of some repair and maintenance before it was even ready to be placed on the market. After interviewing several local realtors and ultimately requesting that Cory be the person to work with us, he jumped in with unrivaled enthusiasm and optimism along with an unparalleled work ethic. Besides his professional demeanor and seemingly extensive knowledge of real estate and the local towns, Cory outlined very specific marketing plans. 'Specific' is the key word here as I have found that to be rare in past dealings with other realtors. Upon acceptance, Cory immediately offered very practical, logical suggestions to prepare the property for sale~without going overboard- as well as several vendors we could consider if we did not have our own.

Through our conversations, Cory realized that neither my brothers nor I resided nearby and that getting to the house to let workmen in, etc. was a hardship for us. Without being asked, Cory offered very early on to meet workmen at the house, review things with them, etc. There were also several times that he solicited and scheduled the vendors himself, while always first contacting me for approval.

Within a week of placing the house on the market, Cory brought in an excellent offer from a very nice couple. We just had the closing with them last week (approx. 2 1/2 to 3 months start to finish).

Without any doubt or hesitation at all, I very enthusiastically recommend Cory as the realtor of choice when having a home to buy or sell. Cory, I sincerely thank you for all your work and mostly your heartfelt efforts for making everything work so well. Your career is obviously one you truly enjoy. Thank you!

Lori Gleason, formerly of Hall Court, South Orange