"My husband and I used Tamima to buy our first home. Being a first time home buyer can be daunting and overwhelming but Tamima and her team made the process easy. The first time we met she thoroughly explained the entire home buying process from start to finish and put us both at ease. Afterwards, Tamima was patient and helpful as we looked at home after home. We also appreciated how accommodating Tamima and her team was in scheduling appointments for us quickly and at convenient times. Once we found the house we loved Tamima and her team worked diligently to make our offer and negotiated on our behalf. All in all it was a wonderful experience and I would recommend her to all of my friends and family."

  -Cara Landolfi, Clifton, Client

"Tamima is experienced, knowledgeable, patient, hardworking, ethical, honest to a fault, and always puts her clients' interests first. I've worked with her multiple times over the years, and would never consider working with another realtor in the Montclair NJ area."

  -Mike O’Brien, West Orange , Client

"We have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Tamima Friedman twice. When she helped us buy our home, we were so impressed with her that we did not for a second consider another real estate agent when it came time to selling our home. Tamima has an impeccable sense of current housing trends, an encyclopedic knowledge of the local market, and an individual and tailored approach to her clients which makes them feel instantly comfortable and trusting of her advice. Tamima also has a deep bench of folks, from stagers to handymen, plumbers to landscapers, etc who are at the ready to help with both selling a home and getting a newly purchased home to one's desired condition. We would wholeheartedly recommend Tamima and her team to anyone looking to either buy or sell their home. Working with her was one of the best decisions we have ever made. "

  -Alex Shteynberg, West Orange, Client

"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Katherine on buying our first home. Katherine listened to both our wants and needs and provided us with various good listings to view. What I appreciated the most about Katherine was that before our first viewing, she sat us down and when through the entire process of purchasing a house. This was helpful because mentally we knew each step that followed once we were under contract. Since buying our home, Katherine has also provided us with recommendations for selected service providers.(i.e tree cutting services). If my husband and I find ourselves buying additional real estate property, Katherine will be our go to person."

  -Andrea Reyes, Nutley, Client

"When I hire a professional to do something I don't know how to perfectly do myself, I look for the person who is one of the best at what they do. Additionally, I go to great lengths to make sure our communications will be clear and respectful. I interviewed 4 agents to sell my condo in Verona. From the very beginning, Tamima and her team proved why it made the most sense, in every way, to hire them. After a very respectful conversation regarding price, timing, and marketing, I then got out of the way and let them do what they do best. Lo and behold, Tamima led me through the process of multiple offers, negotiations, rectifying unexpected miscommunications with the prospective buyer, to a very smooth closing. I received above my asking price which is unusual for the building. I would hire the Tamima team again in a nanosecond - as a buyer or seller...and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to let them be the experts they are."

  -Emily S., Montclair, Client

"Tamima was wonderful to work with in our home buying process. She is extremely knowledgeable of the New Jersey market and was patient and helped us navigate the process of making offers on our first homes. She is detailed oriented and notices even small "problems" in homes, patient, and not pushy at all - we never felt pressured to make an offer over the 2 years that we worked with her. Although we didn't end up making a purchase in the end, Tamima was there for us the whole way. You really can't do better than Tamima :)"

  -Stephen Gray, Montclair , Client

"Amazing! When I started this process of selling the house I gave myself a timeline of getting it on the market by June 15 and selling by August 1. When I shared this idea with a couple of friends they said ‘You’re Nuts. You’ll never get it sold that quickly’. Well thank you all for proving to my friends how Nuts I can be! It would never have sold so quickly without Tamima and Katherine’s expert advice, contacts with good contractors, and hard work! You have truly helped my family through a challenging time with good will and grace. I am forever grateful."

  -James Sheridan, Bloomfield, Client

"I was new to New Jersey and was moving from a house to a condominium. Tamima understood my needs completely and immediately so I did not waste any time looking at inappropriate properties. In addition, she handled all of the complicated paperwork, interacted with both the developers of the building and attorney's. Since working with Tamima, I nave mentioned her name to friends and colleagues. Everyone knows her and praises her exceptional people skills and real estate know-how."

  -Nancy Leroy, Montclair , Client

"Tamima Friedman and the entire Tamima Team at Keller Williams provided outstanding support during the process of selling my home in Montclair, NJ. It was a difficult experience for me and Tamima was unflappable in the face of my angst. In the end, she negotiated an accepted offer that was 53% over asking price and the sale itself went through without a hitch, thanks to her wisdom and guidance. Tamima and her team are THE BEST.-- Sherri Neuwirth, Montclair"

  -Sherri Neuwirth, Montclair, Client

"We worked with Tamima when we purchased our condo and when we sold it; she is knowledgeable pleasant and truly seems interested in making things work well for us as her clients."

  -Kimberly Cecchini, Montclair , Client

"Tamima is an absolute treasure and a marvel both personally and professionally! We think we are extremely lucky to have met her and gotten her help in buying our perfect home. Even though it is our first home purchase, we felt so confident and on top of the game with Tamima’s help. She is the definition of thorough. There should be another word invented to describe the level of attention to detail, efficiency, keeping up with the timeline, multitasking and being so responsive and friendly at the same time. We felt like we were the only ones on her plate and she was giving us a 100% of her time (even though we knew she is working with many others simultaneously). We couldn’t be happier with our purchase. And couldn’t be more grateful to Tamima. We will surely engage her for any other real estate transaction we might have and recommend her to all our friends."

  -Lidia Shelley, West Orange, Client

"We are very pleased with the way Tamima handled the sale of our house. The process was explained clearly and the service was professional, as were the pictures taken of the property. Very immaculate....Thanks to Tamima"

  -Ashok Sultan, West Orange , Client

"Tamima as she is very knowledgable about the Montclair real estate market (she does her research), and is a skillful marketer and negotiator. She is responsive and accessible, and a resourceful problem solver. I highly recommend her."

  -Fran McGinley, Montclair , Client

"It was a pleasure working with Tamima to sell our home. She was extremely responsive, always available and a very tenacious agent. She was willing to work with us throughout the process and never gave up. Her knowledge of the market, both overall and locally, was amazing. There was never a time we considered changing agents. We highly recommend Tamima for your real estate needs; buying, selling, or renting."

  -Anthony Battista, Woodland Park, Client

"Tamima and Daniel were great to work with. We gave them a very difficult assignment and they stuck with it until they found the perfect property for us. Would highly recommend them."

  -Mark Kramer, Denville, Client

"What can I say? We found Katherine by dumb luck but she has the knowledge, personality and connections to make the home-buying process as smooth as it can be. She is really that great. We would recommend her to anyone considering moving to the Glen Ridge/Montclair/Bloomfield area (which I also recommend). Without her I am not sure we would have succeeded in getting this house! Thanks Katherine!"

  -Christopher Girr, Client

"I had placed my house on the market several years ago when I got a job offer out of state. Tamima provided me with a in-depth market comparison which helped me appropriately determine a price and the optimal time to list the house. She conducted an open house and I received an offer within a couple of days. Even after the deal fell through due to a buyer contingency issue, she was able to get multiple offers on the house. Unfortunately the timing of my listing coincided with uncertainty over federal flood insurance rates after Super storm Sandy and I was forced to pull the house off the market and look for a tenant. Tamima helped me find a tenant and continued to keep a eye on the neighborhood. She would periodically provide me with updates on the status of the flood insurance legislation, local news, and housing sales. I was finally able to put my house back on the market this year and again received an offer within a few weeks of listing the property. Fortunately, this time we had n"

  -Sharmila Mahendra, Bloomfield, Client

"We first met Katherine when we were looking to rent an apartment in Montclair a couple years ago. She helped us immeasurably, working tirelessly to find us a good apartment in a tough market. Thanks to her connections we were able to see an apartment before anyone else and grab it. So when we were looking to buy a house we of course contacted her again. We were torn at first between multiple towns in Essex County, and she helped us narrow down the location to what worked for our needs (easy NYC commuting, walkable to restaurants and shops). She quickly learned the style of house we were looking for; when we saw the listing for the house we eventually bought, we called her and she had just looked at it and was going to call to tell us it was perfect for us! She was so patient throughout the entire search, was flexible with appointment times, and responded to our texts and emails right away. "

  -Amy Petrillo & Tom Gottlieb, Bloomfield , Client

"Tamima is the most wonderful realtor we’ve ever worked with! She is knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about helping people find their dream home! Never did I feel rushed or pressed into making an offer. She always provided her professional opinion in the best interest of her clients. After two years of house hunting, she remained just as honest, patient, and eager to help. We can’t say enough wonderful things about Tamima! We absolutely loved working with her and still remain friends! 5 stars! No better person to help you find your perfect home!"

  -Sophia Mui, Montclair , Client

"Tamima and her team are excellent from start to finish. They helped us navigate the stressful process of buying and selling our home and were always available day or night. They treated us like family and I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell!"

  -Jeffrey Kayzerman, Secaucus, Client

"I do not have enough kind words to say regarding Tamima"s expertise, demeanor, assistance, consulting...just such a fantastic, efficient, and professional job! My condo sale seemed a stretch at times, but she helped me stay focused and she got me just above my price! She is literally the best!"

  -Christopher Cheyennes, West Orange , Client

"When I hire a professional to do something I don't know how to perfectly do myself, I look for the person who is one of the best at what they do. Additionally, I go to great lengths to make sure our communications will be clear and respectful. I interviewed 4 agents to sell my condo in Verona. From the very beginning, Tamima and her team proved why it made the most sense, in every way, to hire them. After a very respectful conversation regarding price, timing, and marketing, I then got out of the way and let them do what they do best. Lo and behold, Tamima led me through the process of multiple offers, negotiations, rectifying unexpected miscommunications with the prospective buyer, to a very smooth closing. I received above my asking price which is unusual for the building. I would hire the Tamima team again in a nanosecond - as a buyer or seller...and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to let them be the experts they are."

  -Emily Scott, Verona, Client

"Katherine was great! She is very knowledgeable of the market in the area and discussed strategies for putting my home on the market. Once I decided to proceed with her, she set up a time line for meeting our target open house weekend, which was at the beginning of the spring selling period. Timing could not have been more perfect, considering the unplanned pandemic that we are all experiencing. The house sold that first weekend with multiple offers. Katherine then set the next time line for me, in order to get my part of the closing done to meet the planned closing date. With a slight glitch due to the pandemic, we ended up closing only two days later than planned. "

  -Heidi Maddaloni, Glen Ridge, Client

"Tamima Friedman is a great realtor, whom we have recommended to most of our friends & colleagues. She has been wonderful helping us look for our first home. She's on time, flexible to fit your schedule and available to answer all questions. Buying your first home can be overwhelming, but Tamima takes care of that and commits to helping her clients. It is not easy to find someone that cares and will be honest like Tamima."

  -Meryem Ozkus, Cedar Grove, Client

"Our experience with Tamima was really spectacular. We Relocated from Florida, so finding an experienced realtor was crucial. She's an excellent professional and a wonderful person. Tamima was able to understand exactly our needs and kept an excellent attitude and impeccable service at all times. When we had a question or needed some advice, Tamima was ALWAYS available to us and guided us to make the decisions that made us feel most comfortable. She shared her insight, advice, and recommendations (From the contractor to the moving company) that comes from years of working in the business. Working with Tamima was our best decision and we strongly recommend her! "

  -Sar Litman, Upper Montclair, Client

"Tamima and her team understood our needs and made referrals that met our requests. Negotiations were handled professionally and with utmost efficiency."

  -Rosa Soy, Caldwell , Client

"We had a great experience with Katherine as our realtor. She was very responsive during the process, responding quickly to the many questions we had. We would definitely recommend her! "

  -Derek & Haley Melander, Verona, Client

"We recently worked with Tamima Friedman to sell our house in Montclair and to buy another house in the same town. Tamima exceeded all our hopes and expectations! She was incredibly responsive and patient and was in constant communication with us, ready to allay our anxieties and answer all our questions. She is very knowledgeable about the industry and strategized with us about the best way to market our house. It certainly paid off! She led us through the process step by step, including recommending important but reasonable fixes to the house before it went on the market, arranging to have it staged, and advertising it in a very savvy way. Tamima is superb - and a delight to work with. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a house."

  -Shirley and Charles Cartwright, Montclair , Client

"After my mom passed away I had to sell her house in Montclair, NJ in a very timely fashion in order to satisfy the numerous bequeaths she made in her will and avoid inheritance tax issues. Tamima is great! She helped me and guided me through the process of selling the house in a detailed and thorough manner. She came up with a plan and then we executed it. Tamima is easy to work with and becomes your friend. She is competent, knowledgeable and always gets back to you. She's a very busy woman but she made me feel as if I were her only client! To borrow a catchphrase, "You're in good hands with Tamima!""

  -Ted Upshaw, Montclair , Client

"From the beginning of my search till the closing date, Tamima Friedman made me feel like I was her only client. Her attention to detail and her pro-active searching of properties helped me to find my new home in a very short period of time! If I ever need to move again, Ms. Friedman would be my first call."

  -Roger Stubblefield, Glen Ridge, Client

"I simply cannot say enough about Tamima. She has deep and extensive market knowledge, a great personality, and she is honest, operating at the highest level of professionalism and has been a valued advisor to us on all things real estate. When she takes you on as a client you become like a member of her family and she will do what it takes to make the process a smooth one even if it means delivering unwanted news. She helped us buy and sell our home and worked tirelessly to help us tie up all loose ends. She even mailed our cable boxes back to Verizon and cleaned out our fridge well after we had relocated. Seriously, who does that? Tamima does! She met with vendors after we left Montclair and was an integral part of our lives at that point because packing up and clearing out 5200 sq ft house isn't easy! She really went to bat for us and when it came time for us to sell she was tireless. She is by far the very best REALTOR in Montclair. I'd give her ten stars if I could."

  -Tamara Verrett, Montclair , Client

"Katherine is the sweetest and very patient! It was a pleasure working with her, she listened to all our wants and needs and we managed to find the perfect house thanks to her. She made the process easy and has a great network of professionals around her (lawyer, inspectors, etc…) to help us close the deal. "

  -Gabriela Scheideman, Summit, Client

"Katherine was responsive and responsible; it was a pleasure to work with her. Calls were returned immediately and she had good relationships with the other members of the group that helped complete the transaction. "

  -Kathleen Kelly, West Orange, Client

"Tamima Friedman receives our highest recommendation as a realtor. From the moment she stepped in our home to meet us, we recognized her passion and expertise. She supported our family every step of the way as we prepared to sell our beautiful home. Her assistance was invaluable, providing us with a detailed schedule to follow as we prepared for our move, visiting our house frequently to check our progress and excellent recommendations for skilled workers which included a wonderful carpenter, electrician and landscaper. Tamima goes above and beyond her call of duty and her work ethic was second to none. She is an amazing communicator and has such a big heart-we will always be grateful for her constant encouragement and support. Choosing Tamima Friedman as your realtor will guarantee that the sale of your house will be a success!"

  -Joe Kinloch Hernandez-Kinloch, Glen Ridge, Client

"Tamima represented us in a truly nightmarish, can't-make-this-up transaction during the sale of our home, with an extremely difficult buyer who made an ultimatum demand with less than 24 hrs left before closing. Throughout the entire ordeal, Tamima was accessible, knowledgeable, and backed by a team that provided incredible support. By this time we had already relocated across the country so Tamima and her team served as our advocates and champions throughout the process. During the entire experience my husband and I kept thanking our lucky stars that we had chosen Tamima to be our agent. She knows the area well and will represent your best interests. Finding both an experienced and trustworthy realtor can be a difficult process and I wholeheartedly recommend Tamima to anyone who is trying to find someone to represent them in their house shopping in the Montclair-Bloomfield area. Thank you Tamima!"

  -Grace Yan & Eric Jen, Montclair, Client

"It was such a pleasure working with Katherine Hinchliffe. Her knowledge of an area we weren't familiar with was a huge plus besides being a very lovely person and so easy to deal with. We would definitely recommend her to family and friends interested in buying or renting a home. "

  -Joanne & Bernard Kennedy, Montclair , Client

"Tamima has helped us with purchases, sales and rentals. Based on the depth and breadth of experience I have had with Tamima, i can assure you that you will get top notch service with any type of real estate transaction. As a seller's or buyer's agent Tamima will bring a strong sense of tactics to the table that can help you maximize value. She also is willing to do the work required to have a successful outcome. Coupled with detailed knowledge of the local market, you can't miss. Tamima has also helped us with our rentals and again brings strong tactics and market knowledge to the table to ensure that vacancies are minimized. She vets the potential tenants well and has a network of vendors that can help with issues as they arise, again minimizing vacancy and impact to cash flow. Tamima is very structured and that creates a good foundation to minimize and find solutions to the problems that are inevitable in real estate."

  -Brian Robinson, West Orange , Client

"Katherine is honest, hardworking and extremely knowledgeable about the area. She went "above and beyond" to help us get our home ready for the market. Gave much needed advice on what to do successfully show our home. "

  -Jean Behrend & Michael Barson, Glen Ridge, Client

"Tamima was always there for you. She returned your calls as quickly as she could...If we asked a question she usually new the answer or she checked ti out & got back to us ASAP. She also would let us know when she was away & told us who to contact in the office...We felt she was extremly well versed on all the lending & Legal Points of Real Estate. When no one showed up from my Lawyers she was calm & handled the closing using all the knowledge I mentioned....she kept us informed what was happening & called us when it was over. We found Tamima soft spoken & very refined as well. She is a Class Act!!!!"

  -Barbara Cirilis, Wayne , Client

""We looked high and low for the right home to purchase for our family. Tamima was tireless in her assistance and helped us target the best properties and find our dream home! Tamima was a fighter and went to bat for us to get us our home!" "

  -Marc and Robin Meade, West Orange, Client

"Tamima listed and sold our home in one weekend for substantially over the list price! Tamima and her team carefully guided us through the selling process, providing invaluable expertise and insight into the market, resulting in us getting top dollar for our home. We highly recommend Tamima and her team to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. Choose Tamima! You’ll be happy you did! "

  -—Catarina & Abilio Santos, Cedar Grove, Client

"Tamima was incredibly responsive and helped us to find a home in a short time period when relocating to NJ from across the country. She was respectful of our preferences and knowledgable of the local market. With her help, we found, bid and closed on a house in less than 2 months."

  -Jocelyn Gottlieb, Glen Ridge, Client

"Tamima has helped me with numerous real estate transactions. One of which was incredibly difficult. Tamima went above and beyond what anyone could expect from a realtor and hung in there with me for 6 months until the sale was completed. She is loyal to her clients and works hard to ensure their needs are met. I always recommend Tamima to friends because I know she'll be there for them!"

  - Hillary Leonard, Montclair , Client

"Tamima helped us buy our first house. Four years later, she helped us sell that house and buy our second house. Over the years that we've know her she's been extremely patient, taking us to see houses all over the area -- even as we were "just looking". Recently her years of experience guided us to through a tricky simultaneous closing. Highly recommend!"

  -Bernard Gingras, Glen Ridge, Client

"Katherine is the foremost real estate professional in Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, and beyond. Her profound knowledge of Glen Ridge's history and the unique qualities of its homes is unmatched. Most importantly, Katherine is deeply passionate about the borough's historical and cultural richness. This passion empowers her to strategically connect buyers with homes that exceed their expectations. Selling our home in Glen Ridge was an emotional journey, given our nearly three decades of residency. Katherine understands the emotional attachment longtime homeowners have to their homes, and she takes special care to find the perfect buyer. She brought us a buyer who would love our home as much as we do, understanding perfectly what we needed. Thanks to Katherine's diligent work, we were able to move on to our next chapter with the peace of mind that our beloved home would be enjoyed by a new family. Her superpower is understanding what sellers and buyers need to transition smoothly."

  -Trica Jean-Baptiste, Client

"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Tamima to buy our first home. We met with a few other realtors prior to seeking out Tamima at the recommendation of a co-worker. We could not have been more happy. Tamima is a master at what she does. From our first conversation to our final closing, Tamima made us feel like we had support every step of the way. She is incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and dedicated. When some complications emerged during our closing, Tamima was willing to continually go above and beyond to help us navigate the situation. She is absolutely the right person to call if you are looking to buy or sell a house."

  -Emilie & Felipe Buenano, West Orange, Client

"Tamima is the best realtor I have ever worked with. She was recommended by another friend who had bought her condo with Tamima years ago. As soon as I contacted Tamima back in 2012, she was on board and enthusiastic to help me purchase an investment property. When it came time to sell this year, Tamima was right there with us. She helped when we had issues with the closing process, liaised with the attorneys and other realtors and attended the closing on my behalf. I can't recommend her enough and hope we remain in touch because she is a wonderful, friendly woman too! Great combination for a realtor! "

  -Kim Siemensma, West Orange , Client

"Tamima was awesome. Every time we needed advice, she was right there, and her advice always turned out to be exactly right. Buying in NJ is unlike buying anywhere else, and she walked us through the process carefully and easily. I'm so glad we had her on our side! She's a top-notch agent: she's friendly, personable, attentive, and down-to-earth. I recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation. "

  -Glenn Wylie, West Orange, Client

"Katherine was an absolute joy in helping me find my home. She was patient and informative with all of my questions as a new buys. Always available, and super communicative. Would absolutely use Katherine again, and would refer her in a heartbeat!! "

  -Lauren Pennington, Bloomfield, Client

"Thanks to Tamima, we bought our first home this past Fall! Tamima is incredibly knowledgeable about Montclair and the real estate market in general. It's clear that she loves her job and is truly passionate about real estate. As first time home buyers, she was so patient and flexible with us while we were house hunting with two small children. She gave us all of the details and information we needed and understood that as first time home buyers we didn't always know what to ask. We really enjoyed working with her and still keep in touch with her!"

  -Rachel Luchini, Montclair , Client