My Services
My services are offered on a freelance consulting basis and span residential and commercial real estate brokerage services such as buy, sell, invest and property management services as well as digital marketing services - including website design, search engine optimization and social media marketing. Real estate and technology are intertwined so this combination of services is both a little unique and highly effective. Finally, having spent nearly 30 highly successful years in Enterprise Sales roles at Compaq Computer Corporation and Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), I am also available for Sales Coaching/Mentoring on a limited contract basis. Let me help you establish a winning sales culture with your junior sales associates, while helping more senior sellers get to the next level.
Explore my services in more detail below and use my contact form or call / text me at 908.912.4441 to let me know when you are available to speak about my services and how I can assist you.
Please Note: As a Realtor and freelance consultant, my calendar is very flexible (the good news), but also highly irregular (the bad news). If you are interested in working with me, please contact me as soon as possible, so we can schedule something that is convenient for you.
Real Estate Services
If you are interested in traditional real estate brokerage services, we employ all of the technology tools available to help with you with your buy/sell/invest transaction. You will be hard pressed to find a real estate agent more well-versed in the use of technology. Additional details are available on my real estate websites - Darren.realtor and JerseyShoreHomez.com.
Are you looking to buy or sell a primary residence or vacation home? I love working with buyers and sellers of all kinds in the northern NJ markets of Union, Somerset and Morris Counties. I'm also active at the Jersey Shore and I am a member of Monmouth-Ocean MLS so I am also available to help you with your vacation home interests. From Long Branch all the way down through LBI, I know the coastal New Jersey market as well as anyone. Whether your looking for a $400,000 condo in Seaside Heights or a multi-million dollar oceanfront mansion in Bay Head, I'm here to help.
I work with new and experienced real estate investors in the North Jersey market of Union / Somerset / Morris Counties as well as the Jersey Shore market of Ocean / Monmouth Counties. As a real estate investor myself for the past 20+ years, I have a keen eye for quality investments and I am knowledgeable in traditional and non-traditional financing options as well as tax-advantaged programs like the 1031 Exchange, TIC and Delaware Statutory Trusts.
I am a real estate investor and have been a landlord since 2001. Over the years, I have worked with many tenants and I know how to best support their needs. At the same time, as a landlord myself, I am well-equipped to provide expert service to landlords needing assistance. If you are in the rental market as either a tenant or landlord, please contact me to discuss how I can help.
Many real estate investors and vacation property owners do not want to be involved with the management of their real estate investments. Much like they would hire a financial advisor to manage their stock portfolio, they can hire us to manage their real estate portfolio. We can handle everything from tenant screening and acquisition to construction projects. Contact me to learn more.
Whether you're a builder looking for a vacant lot or tear-down for your next custom home or a flipper looking for a diamond in the rough to rehab, we're there for you. During the construction process, we can help builders get an early start on the process of marketing the home for sale often leading to a faster cash conversion process which helps the contractor move more quickly to their next project instead of tying up capital.
First-time home buyers are a unique client. They have different needs and operate at a different pace than buyers and sellers who have been through the process before. Many agents get frustrated with first-timers and won't commit the time and effort to support them adequately. In contrast, I love working with new buyers and my real estate experience is invaluable to the first-time buyer. I will do my best to help the inexperienced buyer find the right home at the right price, while avoiding the pitfalls that often present themselves. We have numerous first-time buyers who would be happy to serve as a reference for us.
Digital Marketing Services
If you are a small business or professional in need of digital marketing assistance, I am available to design and host your website or help you with your social media presence. We work with all types of businesses and have a range of services from simple Facebook and landing pages, to full-scale e-commerce websites. Ironically, we also help other real estate professionals with their on-line presence. More details on my services can be found at Exit1.biz.
Don't use one of the "website for dummies" tools like Wix, GoDaddy or Google Sites to deploy one of your most important business marketing weapons. We will design, develop and host a custom website to your exact business specifications. Your business will look more professional by not using one of the "cookie-cutter" templates offered by the aforementioned services. In contrast, our site will be customized and make your business look great! Prior to building the site, we can even help you select and register a high quality domain name. From start to finish on your website, we will be there for you.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a tricky concept and one that if often overlooked in the marketing of one's business. Just because you build a website, it does not mean that "they will come". We provide low-cost and effective SEO services that will help business owners and professionals build organic traffic from the search engines. Why pay the search engines for paid clicks when you can get traffic from the search engines for free with effective SEO.
In today's world, how a business or professional presents itself on the social channels will have a lot to do with how prospective clients engage. Leveraging the network effects associated with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and elsewhere, businesses are able to broaden their reach at virtually no cost. However, managing social channels takes a lot of time and effort and small businesses often start on their own with great intentions, only to let things fizzle quickly. Our services will help business keep on top of their social presence without it becoming a burden.
For any business that serves a local market, a business profile on the search engines is a must. Unfortunately, many businesses overlook this essential marketing tool. We can help you establish and maintain your local profile on Google and Bing as well as attract reviews which can then be integrated back into your website and social channels. See, it's all about a fully integrated digital solution that provides your business/brand a professional appearance.
Sales Coaching Services
As a top-performing account executive in the IT industry and winner of numerous sales achievement awards over a 30 year career, I have developed a personal sales methodology which I would be happy to share with your sales teams or individual salespeople. I have a 2-day course that I can deliver to sales teams in person or virtually. If you have an individual salesperson in need of a little one-on-one coaching, I have a mentorship program which is highly customizable to the exact needs of your employee.
My two day sales training class is designed for sales teams of 2 to 12 people and helps your team members in the areas of:
- Customer Profiling
- Opportunity Identification/Management
- Relationship Building & Mapping
- Sales Technique Best Practices
- Communication / Follow-up
- Social Selling (social media)
- Leveraging Partnerships
- The Politics of Selling
- and much more...
Please contact me to discuss how I can customize a program for your team or individual sales contributor.
Do you have a college hire, someone making a career transition into sales or perhaps even a more experienced salesperson who has been struggling and in need of a little help to get back on track? I can help. With my highly customized coaching plan, I will do my best to turn one of your most valuable assets into a sales rock star! Coaching plans are tailored to your unique situation and can span from a few weeks to many months. For individuals within 150 mile radius of New York City, face-to-face sessions are available to supplement virtual sessions using Zoom, Teams or your collaboration tool of choice.
How a salesperson presents herself/himself on the social channels will have a lot to do with how prospective clients view your company as well as your products/services and subsequently engage. Leveraging the network effects associated with business channels like LinkedIn and Twitter, your sales team can present itself as thought leaders and subject matter experts. After all, what client doesn't want to buy from a leader in their field? However, managing social channels takes a lot of time and effort and salespeople often start with great intentions, only to let things fizzle out. My consultation will help your people understand the value of social selling and create repeatable best practices so they can keep on top of their social presence without it becoming a time sink. My two hour primer can be delivered virtually to organizations of any size. It is also a part of my sales team coaching and individual mentoring programs.
Do your sales "hunters" need help developing a plan to acquire new logos, expand business at an existing customer or respond to an RFP (request for proposal)? I am available on a contract basis to assist your team with the development of account plans and response materials to give your organization the best chance of success.
Contact Me
If you are interested in discussing any of my services, please message me using this form or call / text me at 908.912.4441.