"Tamima is fantastic. We had gone through a half dozen realtors before we met Tamima. By then, I was convinced that we would never use a realtor and that none of them would ever understand us. To our delight, Tamima did. Most realtors we had met couldn't help but give us a hard sell (buy now!) or gave up on us since we wanted to be strategic in our home purchase, we were first time home buyers and I am a designer, having taught in architecture schools for over 20 years, so we were in some ways very atypical and difficult clients. Tamima worked with us through four bidding wars for three houses, respecting our limits and telling us the blunt truth when it needed to be told. The result is that we live in a fabulous house that we got at a good price. Since then, we have remained good friends with Tamima and have recently begun a long term project to identify a rental property in town that meets our needs. Again, Tamima is great, use her without hesitation."

  -Kazys Varnelis, 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 is extremely experienced and provided all of the support we needed during our house hunting and home purchasing processes. She is both professional and personal. She almost instantly felt like a member of our family. She is also dependable, trustworthy and honest, seeming to have her clients best interests above her own. Other members of our family have also used her as their realtor and were equally pleased!"

  -Julia Ruskin, Glen Ridge, 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 has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I found Tamima to be thoughtful and responsive throughout the home buying process. Her knowledge of the market was critical in helping us make an informed decision in our downsizing experience."

  -Cheryl Greene, West Orange, Client

"Katherine was amazing to work with. We were first time home buyers and Katherine helped walk us through every step. She was incredibly patient and very knowledgeable. Not only does she come with years of experience, but she also makes the process fun. All of her recommendations from both the inspector and attorney exceeded expectations. Katherine made the home buying process easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her as a realtor. "

  -Gian & Jessica, Bloomfield, Client

"Tamima’s expertise and guidance were invaluable to me as a first-time seller. She is incredibly knowledgeable about every step of the home selling/buying process in general and about the local market in particular, detail-oriented, and professional. Throughout the process, she was responsive and provided valuable insight, advice, and support. It was a true pleasure to work with Tamima and I recommend her highly."

  -Catherine Meza, Upper Montclair , 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

"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 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

"We were making the tough transition from living in Manhattan for over a decade to the suburbs. Tamima made us very comfortable with her great local knowledge and really focusing on finding the right home, not just making a sale. In addition, once the offer was accepted she was also a great help in getting the inspection items agreed upon and doing all the other small things that need to get done to make the closing happen (such as making sure permits were closed out). If I was buying or selling in the Montclair area Tamima would be my #1 choice."

  -Matthias Leimer, 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

"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

"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

"Beyond her dedication to family and community, Tamima is committed to the clients she serves. Frankly clients isn't the right term as a client of Tamima's becomes part of her larger family. In terms of her Real Estate accumen, she is with you from the beginning. She answers every question about the buying and selling process. Tamima knows the communities, the trends and market conditions and she has what it takes to ensure you secure the best deal for you. She helped us buy our house and she was the first and only person we called six years later when it was time to sell."

  -Dawn Williams & CJ Couch, South Orange , Client

"Tamima was a shining star in the whole process of selling our house. She is knowledgeable, understanding, organized and very thorough in her job. From our previous experience, we were very skeptical of being able to sell the house. But Tamima gave us good advice on having the house ready for potential buyers. She was patient, helpful and maintained great communication throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond her responsibilities. She is a winner!!! I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Tamima. She is the best in this business!!!"

  -Chandra Sultan, West Orange, 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

"Tamima knows the local real estate market thoroughly. She also knew real estate lawyers to recommend, made the transaction process itself easy, and was available for questions every step of the way. Anything she didn't know, she researched quickly and got back to us right away."

  -Susan Weinstock, Verona , 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

"We met Tamima in an open house when we were looking for our first home years ago, which we sold through her last summer. We had an instant connect with her due to her Asia living experience. Tamima is a charming person, knowledgeable agent and excellent negotiator. After 13 years, we needed to relocate and put the house on market, and once again Tamima helped us. She has very useful resources, from venders to pull out our junk to designers to stage our rooms, and also high standards on how to make the house “ready”. I was skeptical on whether staging is necessary, but after seeing the afterwards photos done by professionals, I had to admit the effect is obvious. Another hurdle we had was to refinish the old hardwood floor. Tamima advised us to leave the floor original without staining it. The result was fabulous and we saved time and money. After all the preparation, our house attracted a lot of viewers from the internet and we had multiple offers from every open house. Although it was"

  -Deyou Zheng & Lin Zhang, Nutley, 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 made the home-buying process a joy. The very first time I spoke to her on the phone, I was impressed with her local knowledge and love for the area. And I could tell she was passionate about finding the perfect house for families. Tamima's strategic advice on submitting a competitive bid, we were the top bidder on our dream home. She's the best of the best."

  -Carla Karp, Montclair , Client

"My husband and I worked with Tamima to purchase our first home, and then to find our forever home while selling our first home, and we cannot imagine a better person to guide us through each process - she is the best realtor around, but really so much more than that - therapist, designer, negotiator, friend, EXPERT."

  -Sophia & Matt, Bought & Sold in Montclair , Client

"If I could give 10 stars, I would... Since I can't give more, let me gush about how wonderful our experience was working with Tamima Friedman and her team at Keller Williams. My husband and I needed to sell our house quickly because we were moving out of the area and did not want to have carrying costs piling up. After noticing that Tamima had recently quickly sold a house on our street, we thought she and her team would be the perfect choice for listing our house. We were right! We contacted Tamima one week before our move date. She was able to give us an honest and thorough valuation for the anticipated sales price of our home. Her knowledge of the market is flawless; not only did her estimated FMV exceed our expectations, she was also able to get us an offer that was above list price. We had multiple offers within less than a week of our open house. "

  -Ashley O'Shea, Bloomfield , Client

"Tamima Friedman and her team (including her husband, Dan) assisted with the listing of our house and were always there to help with suggestions and support as we worked on the house to get it ready to put it on the market. The people from her office and those she used for staging were all top notch and easy to work with, Tamima's experience and expertise were invaluable, and she and Dan were a pleasure to work with, even under stress. They were all detail oriented, thorough, professional and extremely helpful, and willing to dig in with the smallest tasks. The house sold quickly, for a good price, and the process was the best it could have been! I highly recommend Tamima and her team!"

  -Susan Abraham, Montclair , 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

"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

"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

"She was very attentive to my list of needs and wants for my first home . She was eager and available to answer any questions and concerns throughout the whole process. I'm very grateful for her service and would recommend her to anyone looking in NJ. "

  -Nellis Marino, South Orange, 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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Tamima is knowledgeable and experienced. She took the time to get to know us - to get a sense of what my husband and I were looking for in a home (not an easy task, given that we often have different preferences and priorities!). She showed us a spectrum of homes, all of which met our baseline criteria, and she never pressured us into making a decision. Tamima was accessible - she worked around our work/life schedule and made herself available on late evenings and early mornings. She is particularly knowledgeable about the Montclair housing market — not just home prices but also pros and cons to particular neighborhoods, public amenities, etc; she raised her family in Montclair and was helpful in connecting us to school info, kids activities, etc. We enjoyed working with her and enthusiastically recommend her to others!"

  -Gita Rao & Nishant Bakaya, Montclair , Client

"Tamima went above and beyond what I expected from a realtor going into the process of selling our house. Her advice was spot on, from our initial discussions about pricing, best dates to show the house and presentation to negotiations with our buyers. She left no stone unturned when it came to marketing and getting our house seen by as many people as possible. When she asked for feedback about what she could have done better, I couldn’t come up with a single thing. I have no hesitation in recommending her. "

  -Mari Griffin, Upper Montclair , Client

"Katherine was truly wonderful to work with. This was our first experience with buying a house, and she made it as stress-free as possible, even given the competitive market we are currently in. She was knowledgeable and very responsive, and guided us through the process every step of the way. She was always calm, patient, and available to answer all of our questions. I would strongly recommend her. "

  -Yevgenia Shekhtman, Westfield , 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

"We found Katherine at an open house during the beginning of our house hunting search and knew right away it would be a good match! Unlike prior experiences, we felt comfortable, not pressured and understood from the beginning. Katherine did a wonderful job of discerning exactly what we were looking for, and introducing homes to look at that we would not have found otherwise. Katherine is a strong communicator, works to be available with our schedule and is a patient partner through what can be a frustrating and exhausting forever home hunting experience in the competitive NJ market. She helped us successfully navigate through a bidding war, and now we are in the home of our dreams! We are so happy that we fell in with Katherine-thank you for everything!! "

  -Casey & Stephanie Peters, Caldwell, Client

"Tamima is a knowledgable real estate agent. She is honest and trustworthy, and an expert in Essex County, NJ as well as what is happening around the country. Tamima is dedicated to her clients and makes you feel as if you are her only one. She pays great attention to detail and will do everything in her power to ensure you are happy with your real estate experience."

  -Kenitra Burton, sold Bloomfield, bought 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

"I will always send customers that look in Montclair/Maplewood and vicinity your way – I think you are one of the best realtors I have had the opportunity to work with and I worked with many over the years."

  -Miruna Stratan, Maplewood, 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

"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