Gwen’s negotiating and listening skills plus her extensive finance background give her clients a unique agent who is not only responsive to their needs but also an efficient and effective advocate for their real estate needs. Buying or selling a home or condo has many pitfalls but Gwen will guide you through the process while making it look effortless. Gwen began her real estate career in March 2001 at Rhodes, Van Note after a successful career at a French commercial bank in New York. She has an MBA in International Finance from Pace University and an undergraduate degree in German from Occidental College. She speaks German and French fluently, loves to travel and is an avid equestrian. She, her husband and their wired-haired Dachshund live in Montclair. Gwen has had many listings in Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Verona, Little Falls, Nutley, West Orange and Clifton and sold many homes and condos in Glen Ridge, Montclair, Bloomfield, Verona, South Orange, West Orange, Maplewood, Clifton and Wayne. Gwen also has rental listings in the area. She has repeatedly achieved Salesperson of the Month at Rhodes, Van Note. In addition, Gwen achieved the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award, Bronze Level in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2010 and the Silver Level in 2004 ,2008 and 2009. Gwen achieved the designation of SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) in 2003. This additional training gives Gwen tools to assist those clients over 50 years old in navigating the many complex estate planning and tax issues surrounding a home sale or purchase. In 2008, Gwen achieved the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.  Gwen earned both the GREEN designation and the ePRO certification in 2010 and the prestigious CRS designation in 2011.  Gwen's continual focus on learning new skills and tools reinforces her comittment to her profession and to her clients' success.