We had a fantastic experience with the Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group representing us as buyers of our first home. They were patient, flexible, thoughtful, kind, and provided immediate responses to all of our inquiries. We knew nothing about home buying. Relocating from another city, we also knew nothing about the communities we were looking at homes in. Ginge held our hands through every step. Even after the closing, Ginge and the team at Allison Ziefert stay in touch to make sure that our transition to a new community is seamless. We can't recommend them highly enough and would absolutely choose them again.

We can not recommend Ginge Calhoun and the entire Allison Ziefert team highly enough. From our first meeting with Ginge, we felt excited and confident about jumping into the intimidating first-time home-buying process. Ginge is a wonderful listener--she took all of our concerns and preferences into account and helped us find a home we love--and quite quickly, too! We closed in less than 40 days, and it took less than 3 months to find our home in West Orange (a lovely 1930's Tudor). Ginge offers the knowledge of a local and her humor and wit made our process enjoyable. We trusted Ginge and she helped us through every single step of the process--we don't know when she sleeps! We also had the pleasure of meeting Allison. And we really appreciated Laura's help and reminders about what to do once we got very close to closing day. We will recommend Ginge to any personal friends and family interested in moving to our area--we hope you'll chose her, too!

Above and beyond - my wife and I worked with Ginge Calhoun for nearly a year before we actually made our move from Central Texas for my wife’s job. Ginge was patient with our ever-changing timeline, understanding of our needs, and went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable finding a place to live from so far away (including leading us on multiple FaceTime tours of potential properties!). We have decided to rent initially (Ginge helped us find a gorgeous rental home that is perfect for our family), and look forward to working with her again as we now search for our next home!

We recently bought our first home and could not have done it without Ginge and the AZ team! Ginge and Allison are kind, genuine people and are so easy to work with. They provided a wealth of knowledge about the Maplewood/South Orange area and pros/cons to consider while looking for a home. After we found the house of our dreams, Ginge was there for us every step of the way. She happily answered all of our questions throughout the process and was proactive with the follow ups needed to get us to close on time. Ginge is honest, organized and always had our best interest at heart. We are so happy we chose Ginge and the AZ Realty team and highly recommend!

Deciding to sell my home was not an easy one, and the Allison Ziefert team was there for me every step of the way. I had so many concerns and questions, and everyone worked together to help make my house sell, as well as finding me the perfect new home. The team’s knowledge was simply amazing, and when I called or sent an email, I would receive a fast and detailed response back. They didn’t treat me like just a client, these ladies took their time to understand what I was looking for, took great care to stay within my budget, and even came over to help me get the house ready for sale. Whether it was Ginge calling me to calm me down, or Allison to review the process, or Laura setting up appointments, this team stayed on top of everything. I am so happy I decided to use this group to sell/buy my home and recommend them to everyone.

Ginge is smart, funny, super nice and knows her business. Best I've ever worked with!! She found renters for my house in 3 days of listing. Maplewood, NJ is a great neighborhood. Great neighbors, great schools and a fun downtown. Great NYC style night life.

Working with Allison, Laura & Ginge was a pleasure. They were all knowledgeable, professional and very personable. The process of selling a home can be daunting and very emotional, and they made the process as stress free as possible. They were all very responsive to any questions I had. I would highly recommend this team. Thank you so much ladies for all you did for me.

We had a fantastic experience working with Ginge to buy a home in Maplewood. Ginge was a delight to work with throughout the entire process - she quickly understood our requirements and helped us to find and secure our dream home in a very competitive market. As first time buyers she guided us through the process and was there at every step to answer questions and offer her well-informed thoughts and suggestions. If you’re looking for someone who is motivated and highly responsive but also able to bring a calm, objective perspective then Ginge is the agent for you! We would not hesitate to recommend her and the rest of the Allison Ziefert team.

We’re so glad we worked with Allison and Ginge to buy and sell our homes. Ginge was our point person for finding our new home and was such a joy to work with.She found us exactly what we were looking for and guided us through the buying process. She was incredibly organized and responsive, and when things were stressful, she always knew what to say to make us feel comfortable. Allison partnered with us to sell our home and was fantastic. She was so thoughtful and strategic in her approach, and with her direction, we were able to sell quickly and over our asking price. Both Allison and Ginge have much experience and truly understand the South Orange/Maplewood market. They connected us with lots of great local vendors. We’d definitely recommend working with them.

Purchasing your first home can be extremely overwhelming….unless Ginge is your real estate agent! We had the most amazing experience working with Ginge to find our forever home. We started our search without a clear picture of what to expect, but Ginge took the time to educate us and guide us in such a way that was beyond comforting. She always had our best interest at heart. She was knowledgeable, kind, patient, unbelievably organized and always there to answer any one of our million questions. We found our dream home and we couldn’t have done it without Ginge and the AtoZ team. Not only were we able to find a beautiful home to call our own but also made a new friend and neighbor in the process!

Allison & her team are very efficient and they did a great job helping me buy a property. Buying a house can be hard and they know how to manage the process and keep things stress free. I am a fan.

Allison and Ginge are amazing!! We used them for a recent home sale and purchase. I can’t say enough good things about these ladies. Every last detail was taken care of, down to helping with child and dog care on a crazy double closing day. Moving is difficult but with the help of these fabulous agents we were able to close on time and coordinate some tricky scheduling. We sold above ask and bought our dream house!

We loved working with Ginge more than I can say! She made house hunting FUN, she was always responsive, had our best interest at heart, fought through the ups and downs of house hunting and in the end she got us exactly what we wanted and needed. She kept us optimistic and moving forward even when things got tough and didn’t back down from a challenge. I can’t say how much I appreciated the work she did for us and would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

In Selling, Allison and her team were great, they moved quickly, were wonderful to work with, and sold our house for more than we thought we could - and in less than three weeks! In buying, OMG I could not want a better agent than Ginge, she was absolutely a joy to work with. I trusted her so much and she never let us down. She had our backs 100%, stuck through all the ups and downs of buying and in the end got us exactly what we wanted. This team is the best!

The process of buying a house was extremely overwhelming and frustrating especially as a first time buyer. Ginge was able to keep us calm and was always available to talk us off the ledge when things got hairy (inspection negotiations are not fun). She had an extensive knowledge of the area market and gave good advice on how to make a competitive offer in a very seller friendly market. Ginge was always sweet and supportive and communicative. She did a great job schooling us on what to expect along the way and her calm energy was very needed during such a stressful time. The whole AZ team was extremely organized and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and found the house of our dreams.

I had a great experience with Ginge. Sharp, friendly, conscientious, she made my first home buying experience extremely smooth, quick and painless. Ginge was able to quickly zero in on properties that met my needs. She assisted me in coming up with a competitive yet reasonable offer. She was very helpful in assisting me with the communication between seller, lawyer, mortgage broker. Highly recommend.

Working with Allison and her team was a pleasure. They were very helpful in all aspects of marketing my home and did a great job bringing in prospective buyers.

This was a difficult move, both emotionally and physically. Allison and her team, Ginge and Laura, were by my side through the entire process. They were always checking up on me. And Allison found me the perfect home, which I am very happy in. I wouldn't use anyone else. They are the best! They know their stuff, they know these towns and they handle everything in a kind and compassionate manner.  

We had a fantastic experience buying a home in New Jersey with Ginge. We, like many people in the area, were interested in the ‘burbs without knowing a lot about the area where we wanted to live, and Ginge’s expertise, sense of humor and congeniality made the whole process fun. She was mindful of our budget, honest and realistic. I would certainly work with her again and recommend her to anyone looking for a smart and savvy realtor.

Allison helped me sell a house and buy another one, both in South Orange. She provided expert advice on how to get the first house ready to show, and worked diligently to bring in the right buyers. At the same time, she was making sure I quickly saw houses for sale that would be right for my family. Allison was always in touch; and made sure I knew what was happening at every step without any sales pressure at all on either transaction. If you want to work with someone who will treat you like a professional and a friend, Allison is the woman to call.

Allison is a top-notch realtor who seems to have limitless patience and attention to details. She’s super organized and attentive and always puts herself in the clients’ shoes. Most importantly, she’s very in tune with the market conditions, and possesses the technical know-how to dissect the nuances of houses. She’s the most trusted advisor you can find in this industry.

There are not enough fantastic things to say about the experience my husband and I had with Ginge. As first-time home buyers, the process was so daunting. We were so apprehensive because we did not know what to experience. However, from our first phone call, we knew that Ginge would be able to guide us to find the home we had in mind. Ginge truly spent the time to get to know us and our likes and dislikes, and never was pushy or made us feel like doing something we were not comfortable with. Spending time with her was highly enjoyable and we felt that Ginge was always in our corner. From the first consultation to closing, Ginge was professional throughout the process. If there was anything that could make Ginge better, she had a planned trip out of the country and responded to emails and questions, just as if she was still in town! My husband and I are forever grateful for Ginge and her tireless work. There is no doubt that she is fantastic at what she does!

We had such a fabulous experience with Ginge. As first-time home buyers in a competitive area, we were a bit intimidated and didn't quite know what to expect and what questions to ask. Ginge and the AZ Realty team really guided us and always made us feel comfortable - there was no such thing as a dumb question! She went to bat for us when she needed to, and we developed such a great relationship with her and the rest of the team. They made buying a home as easy and painless as possible!

Allison & Ginge were phenomenally helpful throughout our recent home purchase. They helped us find a home we love and importantly made sure we got it! We had a lot of questions as first time home buyers, and they were helpful/supportive every step of the way. We really felt like they cared about us as clients. Would also add they were extremely flexible and were completely on top of every detail throughout our faster-than-normal closing period.

We recently closed on our first home with Ginge Calhoun’s help. Having used many agents before on various rentals, we can honestly say Ginge blew them all away. She is extremely responsive, proactive and supportive and she was there for us every step of the way with expert guidance and advice. I would definitely recommend her to friends!

Ginge is incredible. We are first-time home owners and, in our search, we had a lot of questions. From wandering around basements looking for sump pumps to talking about the pros and cons of certain neighborhoods, Ginge truly held our hands throughout the entire process. She was always reachable and she helped explain various processes that we would need to complete upon making an offer and accepting it. She was also simply lovely to work with, which made it all better. We just closed on our house, and we're so happy with it. We couldn't have done it without Ginge!

We highly recommend Allison to prospective buyers and sellers. Allison was extremely professional and knowledgeable. She gave us much needed advice and proactively reached out when there was an opportune time for us to continue our house hunting. She listened to our feedback and concerns and helped guide us with her extensive knowledge of the real estate market and of the local area. And her assistance extends beyond real estate, providing advice on local schools, and helping connect us with families nearby that have children of similar age. If you are looking for a dedicated, smart and professional real estate agent, Allison is the best in the biz.

We feel so lucky that a friend recommended Allison to us! She is incredibly professional and knowledgeable....more of a matchmaker for real estate than real estate broker. She listened carefully to what we really wanted and helped us find an amazing home. It wasn’t staged and had been sitting on the market for a while so we also got a great deal! We were first time home buyers, with two children under 2 and a half, so we had a ton of questions and were pretty overwhelmed in general-she helped us navigate the process and was able to really give excellent advice and support during the negotiation portion. Her entire team is fantastic. If moving from the city to the suburbs with small children sounds completely overwhelming to you (it did for us)....you will be in great hands with Allison. She also helped connect us to painters and handy people and has been available for questions even after we moved in. Thank you Allison!!!

My husband and I cannot recommend Allison Ziefert highly enough! She has gone far above our expectations, making our home purchase adventure as stress-free (even enjoyable!) as possible. Allison is not only a superlative realtor, but she has also been a tremendous support to us, as we settle into a new community, offering stellar references for local services, from pediatricians to electricians. You will be in the best of hands with Allison...and South Orange is pretty great too.

Stop reading reviews and call her. That would be best. But if you'd like additional convincing, here goes! We met Ginge on our first trip to the West/South Orange area from Brooklyn. We had no real knowledge of the area other than hearing good things and seeing prices of homes we could actually afford. We were those Brooklynites holding on to the brownstone dream that was a bit (lot of bit) out of our reach so when we met Ginge weren't exactly excited to be looking in New Jersey. We found a house on Zillow we wanted to check out, Ginge was the listing agent. Within the first hour of hour of meeting her, we started to get excited about possibly building our lives in this not Brooklyn town. Ginge showed us the house we contacted her about and she showed up prepared with a handful of additional homes. Not only did she take us to beautiful areas we couldn't deny but she shared her personal experience of moving from the city to Jersey. A few hours later we had gained a real estate agent we were extremely excited about, and a new friend. Shortly thereafter we found our home. Unfortunately we ran into nightmare-ish issues, 100% on our part, with our lender. If there is an award for longest closing ever - we win. Ginge could have dropped us and sprinted in the opposite direction screaming "I told you so" on numerous occasions. But she never did. She wiped our tears, held our hand, supported our choices and fought for us until we crossed the finish line. And even after we, unintentionally, put her through all that - she remains our cheerleader, and good friend. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives. Ginge is an honest, witty and kind, well prepared, very organized, completely on top of it, make you feel like you’re her one and only client, wonderful person. Call her.

We had a big move from Seattle, WA to Maplewood, NJ, and we needed to find our new home very quickly. Sarah "Ginge" Calhoun was amazing. She previewed the properties on our list, and did not waste our time showing us homes that would not suit our needs. We found our home in one weekend, and we love it! Throughout the process, Ginge gave us helpful recommendations for local vendors, which enabled us to close very quickly. Ginge also followed up with helpful information about utilities, schools, summer camps, recreation, etc. to make our family's transition as smooth as possible. I can't recommend Ginge Calhoun and the Allison Ziefert real estate group enough! Thanks, Ginge!

Allison and her team were professional, courteous, and easy to work with in selling our home. We had already bought another home and needed a quick, painless sell, yet we also wanted the best price for ourselves. Allison and her team were able to meet and exceed all expectations. The entire process was streamlined, efficient, and as easy as possible. We also have 3 young kids (under 4!) and NYC working hours/schedules, and Allison and her team were very accommodating in figuring out how to keep the disruption to a minimum. Allison had great recommendations and insights throughout the entire process, and we were able to sell and close quickly over asking price. We would highly recommend her to anyone selling their home in this area.

My wife and I first met Allison when we sought to move from NJ to Brooklyn. She was incredibly responsive and accommodating. She’s also a tough negotiator! Through her guidance we found our new home in South Orange last month. I have already recommended her to other Brooklyn friends looking to make the move, and will do so again.

Ginge is fantastic! The home buying process can be very nerve wracking and Ginge was with us every step of the way. Ginge was knowledgeable about the area we were looking in and recommended a town we weren’t thinking about that fit us perfectly. We can’t be happier.  

Ginge was wonderful! She was very flexible in scheduling and setting up home tours. She gave us clear feedback on homes and their status so we never felt like we were wasting our time. She is knowledgeable about the process and answered all our questions regarding our first home purchase. She made the (often daunting) process run smoothly by recommending and keeping up with other contractors/mortgage agents/etc so we never had to worry. She is very organized and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. She made sure to check in so we were not overwhelmed or discouraged into settling on a property that wasn’t the right fit. I highly recommend Ginge. She was such a pleasure to work with in buying our new home. Patricia G., Springfield

We first met Allison several years ago when we moved to a rental home in Maplewood. When we were ready to purchase a home in the area, Allison helped us navigate all of the complicated details. She was responsive to all of our needs and always followed up to make sure each aspect of our transaction was executed properly. Allison is very professional and handles pressure with grace. She presented all of the facts that we needed to make an informed decision about our purchase, and never pressured us into making a decision that we were not comfortable with. When we needed more information, she was always willing to make extra phone calls to get answers and help move our transaction along. She was extremely instrumental in getting us into our new home. As an experienced Realtor, I truly believe we would not have been able to close on our house if it wasn’t for Allison’s diligence.

Ginge was an absolutely fantastic realtor and I would recommend her services to everyone. She is at once professional and friendly and knows the real estate landscape extremely well. My husband and I were looking for a home in Maplewood, NJ for ourselves and our one year old daughter. We were moving from Brooklyn and had very little knowledge of the neighborhoods or the buying process. Ginge helped us to get to know the neighborhoods, and advised us handily on what can be a very intimidating bidding process. She also really took into account our tastes and made sure she showed us homes that we were sure to like. She responded to all my calls, texts and emails at all hours and always let us know if she wouldn’t be able to get back to us immediately, but most of the time she could. Also, once we had a bid accepted, Ginge did not stop there and continued to advise us on contractors, painters, daycares for my daughter, and local things to do! I cannot recommend Ginge enough, especially if you’re new to the buying a house scene. She really made my family and I feel comfortable and confident the entire time, and helped welcome us to Maplewood as well.

Working with Allison was terrific. She is extremely knowledgeable and gives good advice. She was instrumental in selling my home in a very short time after it was listed and the process couldn't have gone any smoother. I'm very glad to have chosen Allison.

Great realtor! Knowledgeable, effective and a good communicator . She was able to provide valuable referrals for all phases of the preparation to list, secure 4 offers over list price in just four days, and follow through during some difficult negotiations. I would highly recommend her services!

Thank you Allison for helping us through the process of buying our first home!!! Having been renters for all of our adult lives (dependent on doormen and building staff for everything), my husband and I finally got the urge to move to the suburbs from Paulus Hook, Jersey City after having 2 kids in 2 years. When we met Allison in her office, she patiently walked us through the basics of home-buying, discussed her process and answered our questions, while keeping my kids entertained with random office supplies she cobbled together for them to play with. Allison is a realtor with great taste and provides honest feedback, which is critical when considering important decisions in a competitive market. We started looking in Maplewood and South Orange but she steered us to our eventual location, lovely West Orange. She took my calls day and night, responded to every email and text, and had all the paperwork and references online, making it really convenient for us throughout.

Being the executor of my father's estate, the process of probating his will and dealing with the countless doctor bills to be paid, I was in the need for a realtor that knew the town of Maplewood and would bring in the most traffic while hopefully selling the house relatively fast. Needless to say, Ginge exceeded my expectations on every level as not only did we have many bids within a day of the open house, she negotiated the best deal possible in three days and the estate received a price well above the list price. She was always there throughout the process to assist us with any issues or questions that we needed answered or resolved. During what was a difficult time for our family, she certainly made the selling of my father's home less burdensome.

I highly recommend Allison and her associates. Allison helped my family sell our home in Maplewood, NJ. The amount of interest she garnered in the house was stellar - more than 30 people at the first open house, resulting in many bids the next day. Needless to say we were pleased with the results. We highly enjoyed working with Allison throughout the process. From the beginning she was enthusiastic, attentive and detail oriented. She brought confidence and experience to help us through the various bumps in the road that come with selling a house after 30+ years. Allison came in with ample research to determine a price point, and was also open to hearing our point of view on starting price. I could tell that the potential buyers and agents would also trust her advice. Allison has helpful connections in all related fields, from contractors to brokers to junk removal. She was in frequent contact with us, making sure that we were content with how everything was going at each step, and quickly reached out to us by phone or in person when discussion was needed. I’m not surprised she’s one of the busiest agents in the area and I expect that the AZ group will continue growing.

As we were navigating the process of buying our first home, Allison couldn't have been a better realtor for us. She really took time to understand what we wanted and needed in a home. She sent us the home we ended up buying the minute it was listed, got us in to see it before the open house, and was extremely helpful in making our offer the most appealing, as we knew the price would draw multiple offers.   Allison always went above and beyond. She wasn't afraid to give an honest opinion, connected us with great resources from mortgage lenders to attorneys to inspectors, and most of all, she was so incredibly patient with us as we dragged our 3 little kids to everything - without hesitation, she would jump right in to hold one of our infant twins or entertain our 2 year old. We are very happy to have had Allison's guidance and can't thank her enough!

Sarah “Ginge” Calhoun did an excellent job as my agent when I was looking for an apartment in the Maplewood area. She responded to my questions promptly and directed apartment notices to me filtered according to my preferences. It was easy to arrange a showing with her, and she researched the answers to questions she could not answer immediately. She moved quickly when I was ready to commit. When I had difficulty with an automated tenant application check, she talked me through it (by email) and made sure that everything got done. She always responded rapidly and followed up thoroughly. After I had secured the apartment, I wanted to see it again to take measurements and to show my family. She facilitated that, and even took a cellphone video to help me remember features of the apartment. She followed through to delivering the signed lease, and continued to help me with logistical questions pertaining to the new apartment. I am delighted with the apartment, and with Ginge’s energy and diligence in getting it for me.

We met Allison and Myrial about a year before we were ready to buy. They kept us updated on the market and answered any questions we had. They were very helpful, but also very patient with our timeline (there was no pressure to buy). Once we were serious about buying, they were incredibly responsive and accommodating to our schedule. Myrial even worked while vacationing in Vermont on Christmas Eve to write up our first offer. I can't overstate how responsive they were, which made us feel comfortable throughout the purchasing process. They helped put us in contact with everybody we could possibly need (finance, handy man, chimney specialist, locksmith, inspector, etc). If you're buying in the Maplewood / South Orange area, I highly recommend using Allison and Myrial. Buying a home is a major decision and long process, but they make it as seamless as possible.

We had a fantastic experience working with Allison! Not only is she incredibly professional, competent and knowledgeable, she also is empathetic. She's very sensitive to the needs of families, and is a true partner in working with you. She is extremely focused, diligent, and was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. As a local resident who has held positions in local government and with the education department, Allison knows our community better than anyone. She is the definition of customer focused, and ensures client satisfaction. It was wonderful having such a sense of confidence in your realtor! I will be retaining Allison again, and I recommend her without hesitation or reservation!

As first time home buyers the idea of purchasing a home seemed daunting, but Allison and her team were wonderful and made the process exciting and much less stressful. Allison took the time to walk us through each step of the process in detail and we never felt pressured to make a decision. Myrial was very helpful and great to work with during our home search as well. She was flexible, always reachable and provided her honest opinion and feedback. Their network of reputable contacts from home inspectors to lawyers was also a big bonus because we never had to worry about finding reputable service providers. We couldn’t be happier with the whole process!

We highly recommend Allison and her team. We most appreciated her local knowledge as the Maplewood market is extremely unique. She was incredibly responsive and helped us in the sale of our first home, which we sold over asking. We are so glad we went with Allison and her team to sell our home.