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RIDGEWOOD NJ ,Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018 and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in northern New Jersey, announced today Melissa Rubenstein, a highly experienced and respected industry leader, and the Rubenstein Property Group, have joined the team at Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey’s Ridgewood Sales Gallery.
“Melissa is a well-respected professional and community leader in the region, bringing together a combination of deep real estate experience and an even deeper understanding of the legal aspects of buying and selling homes,” said Ilija Pavlovic, President and CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey. “Melissa, with her comprehensive team of professionals, are a great addition to our team and we look forward to her sharing her expertise and knowledge with our entire organization.”
Rubenstein, the team lead for the Rubenstein Property Group, is committed to providing her clients with a seamless real estate transaction from start to finish. Before entering the sales side of the business, she was a practicing real estate lawyer at two prestigious New York City-based law firms. Rubenstein transitioned her love of the industry into a fast-paced career selling new construction condominiums in Manhattan, even appearing in an episode of the hit reality TV show Selling New York.
Licensed in both New Jersey and New York, Rubenstein is passionate about helping young families make the leap from the city to the suburbs. She draws on this client base to help sellers find the most qualified buyers. Rubenstein has earned several prestigious awards since starting her real estate career in New Jersey, including the Top Realtor® Award from Bergen Magazine twice and the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® from 2016-2019.
“I am energized by the opportunities and challenges of listing and selling homes, especially in such a competitive marketplace. Being at the intersection of the real estate and legal industries, I am grateful for the opportunity to bring both of these fields of expertise to each client interaction,” said Rubenstein. “In the end, the client is my primary focus, and regardless of the type of home they are looking for, I go to great lengths to ensure that they are linked with the right property and experience the smoothest transaction possible.”
In 2017, Rubenstein was only the second woman ever elected to the Wyckoff Township Committee. In addition, she serves as the township’s Finance Committee Director and as the Wyckoff Fire Commissioner. Rubenstein attended law school at Fordham University. A resident of Bergen County, along with her husband and children, Melissa is well-versed in the schools, communities and details of life in the county and surrounding region.