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$700M+
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2× #1 CENTURY 21 Agent
in New Jersey · 2019 & 2020
Office life Owners Jeff Montemarano and Jason Alan Amendolia
About CENTURY 21 Preferred

North Jersey real estate,
done right.

CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty is a high performing North Jersey real estate brokerage built on strong leadership, disciplined execution, and a client-first culture. Whether you're buying a home, selling a property, or relocating to New Jersey, our team helps you make confident decisions in a complex market. Led by owners Jeff Montemarano and Jason Alan Amendolia, the firm is known for clear communication, strategic pricing, and professional negotiation across the North Jersey real estate market.

With roots dating back to 1991 and a team of over 80 New Jersey real estate agents, CENTURY 21 Preferred combines deep local market expertise with the global reach of the CENTURY 21 brand — delivering consistent results for buyers and sellers across Morris County, Hudson County, and Union County homes for sale.

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Leadership

Meet the owners.

Jeff Montemarano
Owner · President

Jeff Montemarano

Recognized for steady leadership, operational excellence, and a client protection mindset that keeps standards high and transactions clean. A full time broker leading with consistency and discipline — the calm, structured force behind every clean close.

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Jason Alan Amendolia
Owner · Vice President

Jason Alan Amendolia

A #1 ranked CENTURY 21 agent known for disciplined execution, strategic pricing, and high level negotiation. Past achievements include #1 in NJ for units sold and gross commission, 17th in the U.S., 53rd in the world, Grand Centurion and Double Centurion award recipient.

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Operational Leadership

The team behind every transaction.

Diane Rivera
District Manager

Diane Rivera

Antonia Bedi
Marketing Lead

Antonia Bedi

Debra Poulos
Admin Lead

Debra Poulos

Crystal Watkins
Coordinator Lead

Crystal Watkins

Robert Ranieri
Commercial Lead

Robert Ranieri

Inside CENTURY 21 Preferred

Built around people.

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Our Offices

Three locations.
One standard.

Three offices across Morris, Hudson, and Union counties.

Top Producers

Built on producers.

Most brokerages chase headcount because every desk is monthly revenue. We don't. CENTURY 21 Preferred is built around active, professional agents who actually do the business, hold themselves to a standard, and make the firm stronger by being part of it. Quality over quantity, by design.

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Lizmaynin Mejia

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Sally Mazzella

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Insights & Press

From the field.

Market Report · Morris County · June 2026

Butler & Kinnelon: inventory finally arrived.

For the first time in over a year, Morris County buyers have meaningfully more homes to choose from — and yet prices kept climbing. Inside the April 2026 numbers.

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Market Report · Hudson County · June 2026

Hoboken: still rising, but slower.

Hudson County condo prices jumped nearly 19% year-over-year — but homes are taking a quarter longer to sell. The April 2026 data tells a more nuanced story than the headline.

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Market Report · Union County · June 2026

Union County: a mid-cycle shift.

Median single-family price softened 5.2% in April, but inventory tightened and homes are still selling at nearly 105% of list. A more nuanced read on the Union market.

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What Our Clients Say

Real stories.

Verified Google reviews from clients across our Hoboken, Butler/Kinnelon, and Union offices.

★★★★★

"We sold our house in Butler. Jason and Jeff calmly guided us — our house sold fast and we got a good price. They know what they are doing."

Leigh Brower
Jason Alan Amendolia & Jeff Montemarano · Butler/Kinnelon
★★★★★

"Working with Donna was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Professional, knowledgeable, honest, patient — she advocated for us throughout the entire process."

Nikki Abalos
Donna Frohnapfel · Hoboken
★★★★★

"Julia made this whole process feel so much less stressful than we expected. Thanks to her, we found the perfect home in Kenilworth and felt confident the entire way through."

T.A. Gonzalez
Julia Rodrigues · Union
★★★★★

"Meghan was an absolute professional and a huge help in getting both my properties rented. Smooth, stress-free, expertise and care — she found reliable tenants quickly."

Teresa Delacruz
Meghan Grimes · Butler/Kinnelon
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about North Jersey real estate.

What areas of North Jersey does CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty serve?
We serve North Jersey real estate buyers, sellers, and investors across Morris County, Hudson County, Union County, and surrounding markets including Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Somerset, and Sussex counties. Our three offices are located in Butler/Kinnelon (Morris County HQ), Hoboken (Hudson County), and Union (Union County) — giving us deep coverage of homes for sale across the region.
How do I find homes for sale in North Jersey?
Use our live MLS search to view active homes for sale across North Jersey, filter by town or county, and get the same up-to-date inventory data your agent uses. For curated featured listings and recent sales, see our Featured Properties and Recently Sold pages. Want a personal recommendation? Contact one of our New Jersey real estate agents directly.
How do I sell my home in New Jersey?
Selling a home in New Jersey starts with accurate pricing and the right marketing plan. CENTURY 21 Preferred has sold over $700M in real estate, and our process combines a free home value report, professional photography, multi-channel listing exposure across MLS and major portals, and skilled negotiation. Get started here or call (973) 838-3600.
What makes CENTURY 21 Preferred a top New Jersey real estate brokerage?
Founded in 1991, CENTURY 21 Preferred is a high-performing New Jersey real estate firm with over 10,000 clients served and $700M+ in transactions. Owner Jason Alan Amendolia was the #1 ranked CENTURY 21 agent in New Jersey in 2019 and 2020 (and 17th in the United States). The team is built around active, professional agents who hold themselves to a measurable standard — quality over headcount, by design.
Do you handle luxury and Fine Homes & Estates in North Jersey?
Yes. As a designated CENTURY 21 Fine Homes & Estates office, we specialize in luxury and high-value North Jersey real estate — including Smoke Rise in Kinnelon, riverfront and lakefront properties, Hoboken luxury condos, and estate-level homes across Morris, Hudson, and Union counties. Our marketing, network, and presentation are calibrated for premium listings.
What services beyond residential real estate do you offer?
CENTURY 21 Preferred operates full-service divisions for commercial real estate, property management, certified probate and estate sales, GeoBrix Investment Program, and Florida relocation services. Whether you're an investor, an executor, or relocating out of state, we can guide the transaction end-to-end.
How much are closing costs in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, buyers typically pay 2–5% of the home's purchase price in closing costs, and sellers typically pay 6–10% (the bulk being real estate commission). Major NJ-specific line items include the Realty Transfer Fee (seller pays, scaled by sale price), the Mansion Tax (buyer pays 1% on homes $1M+), attorney fees ($1,500–$2,500 per side), and prepaid escrow items. For a complete line-by-line breakdown, see our complete NJ closing costs guide.
Which North Jersey town is best for first-time home buyers?
It depends on your priorities. For urban condo buyers with a short NYC commute, Hoboken's northwest, Union City, and downtown Jersey City offer the best value. For suburban family buyers wanting strong schools, Cranford, Maplewood, and Springfield in Union County are top choices. For value-hunters wanting maximum square footage for the dollar, Butler, Wayne, and West Milford in Morris/Passaic counties deliver. See our full smartest North Jersey neighborhoods for first-time buyers guide for the complete breakdown.
How do I get a free home valuation in North Jersey?
Fill out our free home valuation form and a licensed CENTURY 21 Preferred agent will deliver a custom Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) within 24 hours. Unlike automated estimates from Zillow or Redfin, our valuations use current local MLS sales, your specific home's features and condition, and live buyer-pool demand. No obligation, no pressure — just real numbers for your home in Butler, Kinnelon, Smoke Rise, Hoboken, Union, Wayne, West Milford, or any North Jersey town we serve.
What is the average home price in North Jersey?
As of mid-2026, median single-family home prices vary significantly by county. Morris County median is approximately $775,000 (up 4.7% YoY). Union County median is approximately $595,000 (up 5.1% YoY). Hudson County condos median around $575,000 for one-bedrooms, with detached single-family homes typically $750,000+. The strongest appreciation markets right now are the towns with active NJ Transit commute access. For specific town-by-town pricing, see our monthly market reports.
Do you serve buyers and sellers in Hoboken and Jersey City?
Yes. Our Hoboken office at 1 Newark Street serves all of Hudson County including Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Union City, Edgewater, Secaucus, North Bergen, West New York, and surrounding waterfront communities. We specialize in Hoboken condos, brownstones, and Jersey City urban single-family homes — the kinds of properties that require real local knowledge of building histories, HOA dynamics, and PATH-vs-NJ-Transit commute trade-offs.
What's special about real estate in Smoke Rise?
Smoke Rise is a private gated community in Kinnelon (Morris County) covering 2,500 acres of woodlands, lakes, and equestrian land. Smoke Rise homes for sale typically range from $1M–$5M+ for estate-level properties. Buying or selling here requires deep insider knowledge — our owners and agents have decades of Smoke Rise specialization, and we maintain confidential off-market listings for high-end Smoke Rise sellers. If you're considering Smoke Rise homes for sale, start there.
Do you serve Wayne, West Milford, and Pompton Lakes real estate?
Yes. Our Butler/Kinnelon office at 1481 NJ-23 S serves Wayne, West Milford, Pompton Lakes, Bloomingdale, Wanaque, Riverdale, and all surrounding Morris and Passaic county markets. Each town has its own page with current market data, school information, and listings. We've been serving these communities since 1991 — our agents live in these neighborhoods and know the streets, schools, and inventory in detail.
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