Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 8, 2014 ����� in business Realtor Martine Ferris provides top-notch service M eet Martine Ferris, one of McBride Agency’s responsive, service-oriented real estate professionals. Origi- nally from Upstate New York, Martine moved to Glen Rock 20 years ago to raise her family, and later moved to Wyckoff. “I enjoy the whole process of working with clients,” she says – and others clearly enjoy working with Martine. She regularly receives compliments from clients and other profes- sionals about the high quality of service she provides. “My goal is to provide excel- lent service for all involved in the real estate transaction,” she asserts. Martine understands the importance of building relationships throughout the negotiation process. Martine Ferris Martine brings several desir- able skills to the table. This former Montessori teacher and mentor is well-versed in the Montessori method of treating everyone with courtesy and respect and finding diplomatic ways to handle situations that can become stressful. While in the classroom, Martine developed attributes that have translated well into her current field. For Martine, McBride is a perfect fit. This boutique agency is family-owned and allows her a great deal of flexibility and support to assist her clients. Contact Martine at (201) 891-8900 (office) or (201) 370-2502 (cell). McBride Agency is located at 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Karen O’Keefe treats houses as if they were her own K aren O’Keefe of McBride Agency has been a licensed real estate professional for over 18 years. Karen is also a Certified Strategic Marketing Spe- cialist, and a member of both the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service and the Realsource Board of Realtors. What is the key to her continuing suc- cess? “I treat each house as if it were my own,” Karen says, explaining that she handles listings and sales by carefully considering what action she would take if she were the seller or the buyer. “I’m very hands-on, and I’m always looking for the best results on both ends of a transaction.” Karen sees buyers and sellers through the process from start to finish. She even attends the home inspections and works with buyers’ and sellers’ attorneys, as needed. Karen knows the area quite well, having lived in Franklin Lakes for 18 years and in Wyckoff for five years. While living in Bergen County, she has Karen O’Keefe been a member of the Indian Trail Club and was busy with the local schools when her children were younger. This people-oriented professional works well with clients, and tries to go above and beyond while working with each of them. “My greatest compliments are repeat business and referrals,” Karen notes. “Client satisfaction is my utmost goal in all transactions, both buying and listing.” McBride Agency is located 834 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. Call (201) 891-8900, extension 24 or (201) 314-1107 (Karen’s cell) for more information. Karen may also be contacted at kokeefe@mcbrideagency.com.