Nancy is the Owner and Team Leader of Nancy Chu Homes at Keller Williams NJ Metro Group – Essex County’s #1 brokerage office again in 2018 -- and has been a real estate professional since 2005. A consistent top producer in Northern NJ, she is skillful in a wide range of deal-making - from 1-bedroom condos to luxury homes to investment properties. While based in Essex County, she is intrepid by nature and has developed a regionally-based business by selling in Essex, Bergen, Union, Morris, and Passaic Counties and beyond…in Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset, too. “My primary goal is to explore the towns of Northern NJ, and to hone my expertise in all these areas. I think that real estate, like the rest of the world, is becoming more global, and so I feel that I must expand my approach both my world-view and my areas of business. My job is to listen closely to my client’s need, and because I have a wide knowledge base of the area, I have a better chance of helping them find the neighborhood they want to be in faster. There is nothing more satisfying than putting a family in the perfect home.”
Nancy, who is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, cultivated a love for real estate when she helped her parents find their perfect home in Tennessee at age 16, and has not been able to stop following the real estate market since, owning a number of co-ops and condos in New York City, seven homes in Essex County as a serial renovator, leading to her present home in Livingston, and recently building a vacation getaway in upstate New York. Prior to real estate, Nancy spent 7 years in the Department of Ophthalmology at New York University School of Medicine. In addition, as a stage director, her work has been seen at The Public Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, The Lucille Lortel Foundation, Columbia University, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Second Stage Theatre, and The Culture Project, to name a few. She is a member of several prestigious institutions, such as The Womens Project Productions and the Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab. She continues to direct occasionally with what little spare time she has left, as well as hanging out with her lovely husband, Raf Ricci, also a Realtor, and fabulous 14-year-old son, Declan.
Nancy knows that her own fascination with real estate and her strong professional background translates perfectly into helping her clients find their dream homes. You can reach Nancy today at 917-992-3098 to start your search – or to ask Nancy about listing your home.
Gaelle Remy was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She comes from a background of 15 years of experience in managing top physical therapy offices and brings interpersonal and marketing skills when working with her real estate clients.
Gaelle Remy attended Long Island University and earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Therapy.
Her skills in Exercise Physiology give her a unique insight into how to effectively communicate and work with clients' needs.
Jim is a people person who also happens to be deeply data driven. Your goal is his goal, and he truly loves helping clients get the best deal when buying or selling a home. His expertise and processes will net you more profit when selling and ensure your offer stands out from the rest in this highly competitive market.
Jim also has extensive experience specifically in renovation and investment properties. The winning strategy comes down to more than just the highest number, and Jim can guide you through the process all the way to closing. Jim has a plethora of resources he brings to each deal to ensure a smooth purchase and sale. Contact Jim for an analysis of a home you are considering buying or selling and he will provide an in-depth analysis of how it will be positioned based on what's happening in our local market
Maureen came to the real estate industry in 2012 after living abroad for many years and knows how stressful moving can be. The love of houses and passion for helping others makes being a buyer’s agent a natural fit. Maureen has a strong knowledge of the area and has successfully found homes for many families as a Nancy Chu Homes agent. She brings a lot of energy and attentiveness to her business and hopes to continue to help people realize their dreams of owning a home.
Maureen transitioned to real estate with a strong background in associate training, customer service and client retention. She has the ability to make people comfortable in all parts of the process of buying or selling homes.
Having brought up 3 children in Essex county, she knows a lot about the schools, sports programs and other extracurricular activities and organizations in the area.
Outside of real estate Maureen enjoys gardening, hiking, and skiing with her husband, as well as keeping up with her 2 dogs and 3 kids.
Specialties: Buyer's Agent
Former Verona, and current Roseland NJ resident Nancy Morris Zerin graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human development and Family Studies. A few years later her studies would help provide a great background for working with both buyers and sellers.
Nancy has always gravitated to the real estate world, first working as a Leasing and Activities Director in property management. By 2004, she and her young family moved to CT, where she became a licensed residential real estate agent - as she describes it, " At that moment I felt I had found my calling”.
Next stop was Verona, New Jersey, where Nancy worked in local restaurant management while her son was small. By 2013, she had become a licensed NJ residential agent here and soon gained valuable experience by joining a prominent team at KW NJ Metro Group.
Now, as part of Nancy Chu Homes, Nancy’s focus is as a buyer/seller agent. She previously found time to participate in the Verona Junior Women's Club - specifically as a Committee Member for Packs for Purpose, Verona Fights Hunger Week, and the Light the Night campaign -- while also rooting, with her husband, for her teenage son, who is now a business major/college football player for Salve Regina University. Nancy still supports the Verona High school football program as a sponsor, & former parent participant in the Fifth Downer's Club. Where you would find Nancy pitching in at awards dinners and fund-raisers.
"Living in a smaller town in Essex county and selling homes throughout most of Northern NJ has given me insight into the similarities and differences different communities can offer, so I can easily draw from my experience to guide buyers to the most comfortable living environment, school system, and commute.
What I am most proud of is supporting my clients as we navigate through the often times stressful buying/selling process.
Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Inspections, Contractors, Investors
After growing up in Manhattan, LA, Montauk, and finally, Montclair, ChuBaldwinHomes' Lead Technology Specialist and buyer agent Raf Ricci served in the Navy, then attended the University of Southern California before finishing his BA in Theater at Montclair State University while working as a busboy, dishwasher, waiter, and bartender. Also, while an undergrad and later professionally, Raf worked as a production carpenter and electrician for television, film, and theater. He moved into production management for live-event television, project and technology management for corporate clients, and installation and project management for a leading high definition television scene shop.
Before becoming a licensed NJ Realtor, he served as production manager for the South Orange Performing Arts Center for 10 years. Many locals remember the droll backstage snapshot Raf often posted on Facebook of the event he was overseeing on any given night at SOPAC.
Upon marrying real estate guru Nancy Chu, he introduced her to NJ where, fortuitously, they bought their first house in Maplewood, NJ in 2004. Other homes followed in South Orange ('06); West Orange ('10), Livingston (‘14, ‘16, and ‘20). Along the way, the Chu-Ricci's refined the renovation and flipping techniques they share with clients today who plan to remodel homes top to bottom.
The irrepressible Raf has also lived in Verona, Belleville, Bloomfield, Little Falls, West New York and Weehawken, so he can be said to have a rich knowledge of life in and around Northern NJ which he brings to bear on every deal he executes for the Nancy Chu Homes team at KW NJ Metro Group.
Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Investors
Reggie has been a real estate professional for 5 years. Prior to that he worked as a Logistics Manager for international furniture company BoConcept. When you mix the enjoyment of meeting and working with new clients from all walks of life along with expertise and a passion for real estate you end up with an agent who is equipped to manage and coordinate every aspect of the home buying process. Reggie will be with you from start to finish and all the while it will feel like you are working with an old friend. Reggie is dedicated to going the extra mile for his clients and will provide his insights and expertise to ensure that you make the best decision not just in buying a home but for how this investment will set up your future.
Reggie in native to NJ and has lived in Essex county for the majority of his life, although through real estate he has expanded his regional knowledge to Essex, Morris, Hudson, Union, Passaic counties and parts of Middlesex. So far in his career Reggie has worked on a wide range of transactions from short-sale, foreclosure, condos, multi families, and investment properties. He has also developed a real rapport with first time home buyers taking the time to explain everything, so that they are comfortable with the process. There is really no situation that he in unfamiliar with when it comes to working with home buyers. If your goals are to find the perfect home, get the best deal, and have a smooth transaction while working with someone who has your best interests in mind, then you will not be disappointed with what Reggie Clay brings to the table.
I have been a licensed real estate agent for over 20 years. I have returned to the North Jersey area where I grew after spending 15 years living and selling real estate in Florida. I pride myself on the relationship I build with my clients, my positive personality, and commitment to my client's needs. My business consists of approximately 80% referrals and repeat business. I know the market well and give all my customers my complete attention. I enjoy the challenge of finding the right home in the right community at the right price for my clients working hard to help them achieve their goals. I specialize in Essex and Passaic Counties, in communities such as, Montclair, Nutley, Cedar Grove, Wayne, Clifton and Pompton Lakes.
I was born in the bustling heart of New York City and raised in the charming suburb of South Orange/Maplewood.
When I'm not matching people with their dream homes, you can find me cheering on my favorite teams or diving headfirst into an active lifestyle. I swear by healthy living, share my home with my dogs, and find time to give back through volunteering.
My approach to real estate isn't just about transactions; it's about forming lasting bonds with my clients. I'm here to be your partner, your guide, and your biggest cheerleader. Let's turn your real estate goals into reality together! I bring a trove of skills to the table: friendliness that'll make you feel right at home, a knack for solving problems and dotting the i’s, market insights that are sharper than a tailor’s needle, and negotiation skills that could convince a cat to take a bath (well, almost). Plus, my ethical compass is always pointing true north.
In short, I'm not just about selling houses; I'm about making dreams come true and building relationships that outlast the ink on the closing papers. Let's make winning moves together in the world of real estate!
