What the client wrote

Here is the review in full, unedited. The unit number is left out on purpose.

Port Imperial bought a condo, rented and more. We have known Scott since 2017, when we bought our condo at Port Imperial, in WNY, NJ. Scott's professional knowledge of the market, sincere approachable and responsive communication, key elements required for a realtor, helped us to build immediately a trustful and worthy relationship. Through the years Scott has been our go-to contact when we rented our condo on two occasions and certainly when we want to be updated of the selling market scenario.

Scott has a great problem-solving approach, with a wide network, contacts, lawyers, video/photo designers and contractors. When we were abroad, for several years, it was peace of mind to have his advice and services. He is a very proactive realtor, always studying, improving technology support on his services and keeping up-to-date on market reports, laws and regulations changes.

In addition to all his professional qualifications, Scott is a great family-oriented human being who understands and gets to know his customers to provide a better service. For us has been a joy and pleasure to work with him. You can set your expectations openly, he will set matters down to reality and negotiate strategically for your best outcome. We highly recommend Scott as your Realtor. He will be a new friend.

Verified Zillow review, condo owner at Port Imperial, West New York, New Jersey

You can read more client feedback on the testimonials page.

The timeline is the credential

Nine years of repeat work tells you more than a star rating does. Anyone can be pleasant for the six weeks it takes to close. Staying useful for nine years, across a purchase, two lease turnovers, and long stretches when the clients were not in the country, is a different measurement.

The national numbers back up why this matters. According to the National Association of REALTORS 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 66 percent of sellers found their agent through a referral or used an agent they had worked with in the past. Repeat and referred business is not a side channel in this industry. It is the main one.

One transaction proves an agent can close. Nine years proves the agent answers the phone when there is no commission attached to the call.

What long distance ownership on the Hudson waterfront actually requires

Owning a condo you cannot drive to changes the job. It stops being a transaction and becomes oversight. When these clients were abroad, the questions were not about listing photos. They were about whether a lease should be renewed, what the building was assessing, what comparable units were leasing for, and whether the market had moved enough to justify selling.

The location is a real part of the answer. Port Imperial sits on the Hudson River waterfront and runs along the Weehawken and West New York line in Hudson County. The NY Waterway ferry crosses from Port Imperial to Midtown at West 39th Street in roughly eight to ten minutes. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail stops at Port Imperial station. Route 495 and the Lincoln Tunnel are minutes south, and Boulevard East runs the ridge above. That combination is why the rental demand here holds up even when the sale market slows, and it is why a vacant month is an avoidable mistake rather than an unlucky one.

The review mentions the network specifically: attorneys, video and photo people, contractors. That is not a courtesy list. When an owner is six time zones away, the person who can get a licensed plumber into a unit on a Tuesday is the person keeping the asset performing.

The tax rule out of state owners get surprised by

If you have moved out of New Jersey and still own property here, plan for the nonresident estimated tax payment before you sell, not at the closing table. Under N.J.S.A. 54A:8-8 through 8-10, a nonresident individual, estate, or trust selling New Jersey real property must make an estimated Gross Income Tax payment before the deed can be recorded. The payment is calculated on the reportable gain at the highest Gross Income Tax rate, and by law it cannot be less than 2 percent of the consideration stated in the deed, even when there is no gain at all.

Exemptions and waivers exist and are claimed on Forms GIT/REP-3 and GIT/REP-4, including the federal Section 121 principal residence exclusion. The point is not that the rule is unfair. The point is that it is a line item you should see in your net sheet months in advance. If you want a current picture of what your unit would net today, start with a home valuation and we will work backward from there. Owners relocating in or out of the state can also review my relocation and referral services.

The Three Pillars Behind Every Good Decision

Whether you are buying at Port Imperial, renting a unit you already own, or deciding it is time to sell, the decision sits at the intersection of timing, cash flow, and lifestyle fit.

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