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#1431285When I bought my home in the West Village, it was because, at the time, the neighborhood felt close-knit, cultured, inclusive, and low-key; very similar to the Montclair community where I grew up. In 2012 after living in the city for over 20 years, I packed up my family and moved back to my hometown.
Growing up in Montclair NJ, I developed an appreciation for the long-lasting benefits of a balanced community. I believe that Northern NJ still offers that opportunity, along with great schools (both my kids attend the public school system), a vibrant cultural community, and beautiful architecture. Essex county was, and still is, a unique and magical place to grow up. It is rare you find an area that can be so much to so many people.
Friends and clients asked if I miss the city – I don’t because the city will always be there and is convenient to visit from where I live. In fact, the commute from West Village to the UES or Park Slope is the same as from Montclair to NYC! I will admit, it wasn’t an easy (or quick) decision to move: the city was a part of me, I loved it so much, I dedicated my life working for it! But within a year of moving, I had added many friends to my community, had more space to host my friends, an amazing garden, and just as many cultural events to keep me occupied.
My moving and commuting experiences have given me a comprehensive understanding of how to assist new families with their transition. A seasoned homeowner and an experienced renovator, my passion for architecture and design will be an asset as you begin your search for your home. I am a graduate of the local private school, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Colgate University and New York University School of Public Service, a member of the Friends of Montclair Rowing, Montclair Lax Boosters, the Montclair Art Museum, Van Vleck Gardens, Montclair Garden Club, the Montclair Woman’s Club and sit on the Board of Directors for the Apex Orchestra.
My background includes 10 years of experience in the real estate and economic development industry, including the New York City Office of the Mayor (Bloomberg) for the Economic Development and Rebuilding team, the Union Square Partnership, and the urban wayfinding firm of Two Twelve. I have a Masters in Urban Planning and Economic Development from NYU Wagner. Armed with this extensive background and eight years in residential real estate, I am an expert at identifying value, preparing winning offers, negotiating, and renovating and staging homes for top-dollar success. My vast local network makes me a superb resource for everything from contractors and lawyers to local schools and restaurants. My town tours are a not-to-be-missed overview of the best homes, shops, and activities in the area.
I take your real estate experience very seriously. Your home will likely be your most valuable asset your will buy or own, and it will be my privilege to partner with you for one of your most important life decisions. It is my priority for you to feel heard, informed, and comfortable throughout the entire process. Whether you are selling or buying it will be my privilege should you choose to work with me.
We met Meredith Bergmann approximately one year ago in the fall of 2020. We were quite impressed with her success in selling a home in our neighborhood that had sat on the market for over six months. That particular home had been listed with another Realtor® but never really gained traction as we noticed very little activity week after week. What was particularly confusing to us, was that the owners had ...
— Seller
Best Realtor® of Montclair 2015! There are many thanks for having Meredith Bergmann come into our lives to help sell our house. We had amazing results when we used Meredith. Meredith was very impressive. We went from no interest and sitting on the market, to an offer and Final Sale of the house in less than 60 days when we used Meredith Bergmann. From the first meeting, it was evident that Meredith has a...
— Seller
House-hunting in the Montclair area during the peak of Covid as first-time homebuyers seemed incredibly daunting, to say the least. Despite the highly competitive market and generally stressful times, Meredith managed to make our home search experience a truly enjoyable one. From our very first phone call, she was friendly and engaging while exhibiting a wealth of knowledge. Her extensive background in u...
— Alyssa S.
We were lucky to be introduced to Meredith through a common acquaintance who knew we were interested in leaving Manhattan and giving suburban life a try. We kept hearing about Montclair, and after meeting Meredith, we came to understand why it has become such an attractive destination for recovering city folks in search of a better quality of life. Meredith is extremely knowledgeable not only about Montc...
— Petra D.
Meredith was awesome during our home renting and buying! When we started looking for an apartment, we contacted several Realtors® looking for one that would help us find a rental prior to our move to Montclair. It was difficult since we lived in Chicago and couldn’t readily fly out. We went with Meredith because she was the most enthusiastic and responsive. She went above and beyond, going to the apartme...
— Wai-Man C.
Our experience with Meredith Bergmann was nothing short of perfection and that was with a very challenging closing. From the moment she showed us the first house until months after she handed us keys to our new home she was amazing responsive as well as wildly proactive in ensuring that we were aware and on top of everything required to get top dollar for the sale of our home and helping us find and clos...
— Aran R.
We worked with Meredith for quite a few months. She was very patient in our search and never pressured us on any of the houses we saw. Meredith is an extremely helpful Realtor® to work with. Having grown up in Montclair, she was knowledgeable about the area, the schools, and all the streets, so we valued her opinions. She knew before we did what kind of home was best for our family. She always had a cool...
— Seth T.
My family is so grateful that we chose Meredith to help us find our Montclair dream home. From the start, Meredith worked tirelessly to make sure we understood the market, identified our priorities, and considered all aspects of any potential home purchase. And she did all of this while keeping us safe from Covid-19! The fact that Meredith showed up to every viewing with boxes of masks and gloves along w...
— Lisa L.
Meredith is an absolutely fantastic Realtor®! She truly cares about her clients and listened to what we wanted in a house. She continuously asked us questions to help her refine what we wanted her to look for. I had a very demanding schedule and Meredith was always willing to meet on our timeline, even under short notice. She was extremely proactive in her search and was very open and honest when we aske...
— Gary L.
We had a weekend to buy a home in Montclair, NJ. We knew we wanted to work with a small local company so we did some careful internet research. We also knew that moving into a small town, we wanted to work with someone who possessed an innate knowledge about living in Montclair, raising and educating children in Montclair, and getting involved in the community. Meredith's background fulfilled our wish li...
— Buyer
My wife and I decided to move to Montclair from the UWS after renting for a number of years. I was fortunate enough to have grown up in Montclair and I had specific preferences for my first home. Meredith was beyond patient and had a keen understanding of what we were looking for in the area. As a knowledgeable resident, she had valuable insights into the different neighborhoods and local offerings which...
— Jon S.
We bought our first house with Meredith. Meredith walked us through the process and made it experience rather enjoyable than stressful. Meredith is very thorough and detail-oriented. She is not only a great Realtor® but she is a good psychologist. She asks questions and really listens. Meredith truly understands what we are looking for in a house and even previewed houses for us and shares her opinion. M...
— Buyer
Ms. Meredith Bergmann quickly became our friend, agent, sounding board, morale officer, wise critic, snack provider, trash hauler, baby charmer, motivator, negotiator, and general contractor for jobs both big and small. And, that’s just the beginning. The task itself went as well as it could as our house sold in just a few weeks at well above the list price. Without Meredith, it would have been a differe...
— Seller
Meredith Bergman is a consummate professional. She is native to Montclair and knows every street (and probably every house!) in town. I was so glad to have someone as knowledgeable as she helping us market and sell our home. She is also an excellent stager of homes, and as an interior designer, I should know! She offered some tips that I would not have thought of on my own, which I believe made a huge di...
— Buyer
Meredith is a local gem! She worked with our family patiently for a year as we navigated pregnancy, renovations, the pandemic, and our ultimate decision to move abroad. Meredith skillfully guided us every step of the way and helped us obtain a sale price that exceeded our hopes by leaps and bounds. Ca-ching! In short, she worked for us, from referring trusted contractors, giving staging and landscaping a...
— Yohana V.
Meredith was truly a lifesaver. We started looking for an apartment in the area while leaving in another country and Meredith’s knowledge, patience, and dedication helped us and provided clarity and comfort. Meredith eventually helped us realize that a city that wasn’t even on our radar would be a great fit for our family. Today, 6 months after working together and reviewing countless apartments together...
— Buyer
Without Meredith, we wouldn’t have been able to find the perfect home for our growing family. She is highly professional, very knowledgeable of the area, very attentive to details, always has her client's best interest at heart, and most importantly understands the taste and vision of each person and family. And she is very patient! My wife and I would like to sincerely thank her for such a wonderful jou...
— Buyer
Ours was not an easy sale, but with Meredith's magic touch and her elegant style in staging the house, we received two excellent offers within days of listing the house. Plus, Meredith kept her cool in dealing with some tough negotiations (when others around her were not as cool), and that helped tremendously. We could not have done this without her.
— Seller
Our dealings with Meredith far exceeded our expectations. She provided help and guidance and has an impressive list of resources to call upon. She also expertly designed and implemented the staging of our home resulting in a quick sale above our asking price. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend Meredith to anyone.
— Buyer
Meredith was very responsive and worked hard to help us sell and buy. Montclair is a dynamic market and keeping up with change is a necessity. We were happy with her working for us and have recommended her to others.
— Buyer & Seller
Meredith Bergmann is the absolute BEST realtor I have ever had the pleasure to work alongside. As a retired military veteran who has moved numerous times and dealt with countless realtors, I can honestly say Meredith has hands down set the bar. Shortly after retiring I met Meredith and immediately presented her with a detailed list of non-negotiable requirements for the house I was looking to purchase. U...
— Buyer
Meredith not only met but exceeded our expectations via a vis her professionalism, integrity, responsiveness and consultative approach. She gave us what we wanted and more importantly what we needed. We always knew were her priority, she kept us calm and on track. She came to know our kids and our dog and became part of our family during our journey. I believe we have also found a friend in Meredith - wh...
— Buyer
My wife and I had an amazing experience working with Meredith. She was extremely knowledgeable about Essex County and put us in the best position to vie for homes in an extremely competitive market. Additionally, she is such a nice and relatable person that made what can be a stressful process that much more calming.
— Buyer
Meredith was an incredible agent who helped us find our home in a short amount of time. She was so knowledgeable about the area, daycares, schooling, recommendations for landscapers, cleaners etc. anything we had questions on Meredith had an answer. traveling from NYC to NJ was not something we were able to do all the time so Meredith made sure we were seeing houses that were realistic for our wish list ...
— Lindsay
Meredith Bergmann sold the house next to ours at a record-breaking price! She then broke the record again with our house after we followed all of her instructions and…getting it into move in (perfect) condition… Listen to Meredith. She is local and has a full understanding of the market. We left her for a three month vacation and she and the attorney handled everything!! Meredith is professional, market ...
— Sara
Meredith deserves 7.5 stars. 5 stars are not enough for the experience that we had with Meredith in preparing for and the selling of our house. She was crucial in determining what we should fix, upgrade or ignore. For staging, she really transformed the house. We trusted her with the selection of a listing price and she knocked it out of the park. If you have the opportunity to use Meredith to either sel...
— Lyell
Meredith went above and beyond to make our home buying experience a positive one. We were in constant contact for 6 months as she shared new house options weekly, provided her POV on quality and value, scheduled appointments for us, and attended open houses/site visits with us to help us evaluate the options in person. Meredith also gave us comprehensive town tours (especially of Montclair), because at f...
— Buyer