Elegant colonial residence in Hillsborough Township at golden hour
Hillsborough Township · Somerset County
Realtor License
NJ 27RS098765

Maryanne Sawade.

A boutique residential real estate practice serving Hillsborough Township and the greater Somerset County market — built on fifteen years of local transaction data, candid pricing advice, and an obsessive attention to the details that move a sale forward.

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312+
Closed transactions across Somerset County since 2009
02
$284M
Aggregate lifetime sales volume represented
03
14
Median days on market for listed properties in 2024
04
98%
List-to-sale-price ratio across all 2024 closings

Fifteen years of reading this exact market.

Maryanne Sawade reviewing property documents at her desk
Maryanne Sawade Realtor · NJ License 27RS098765

I represent buyers, sellers, and landlords across Hillsborough Township and the surrounding Somerset County corridor — a market I have worked exclusively since 2009.

My practice is deliberately small. I take on no more than twelve active listings at a time so that every property gets the staging, photography, and pricing strategy it actually deserves. The result is a median of fourteen days on market and a 98% list-to-sale ratio in 2024 — numbers that come from discipline, not volume.

Before real estate I spent eight years in residential construction cost estimation, which means I can read a foundation, a roof line, and a septic report with the same fluency I read a comparable sales sheet. That background shapes every valuation I produce.

15+ YEARS IN MARKET
312 CLOSED DEALS
GRI DESIGNATION

Four ways I work with property owners and buyers.

Each engagement is scoped, priced, and documented before we begin — no retainer surprises, no scope creep. Drag or swipe to explore.

01 / SALES

Residential Sales

Full-service listing representation from pre-listing prep through closing. Includes professional photography, drone footage, MLS syndication, and a staged open-house schedule calibrated to the Hillsborough buyer pool.

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02 / RENTALS

Luxury Rentals

Long-term and executive lease placements for properties between $3,500 and $12,000 per month. I handle tenant screening, lease drafting, and move-in coordination for landlords who want a single point of contact.

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03 / VALUATION

Property Valuation

A 14-page comparative market analysis built on the last 90 days of Somerset County comps, adjusted for lot size, condition, and school district boundaries. Delivered in five business days, no obligation.

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04 / ADVISORY

Investment Advisory

Portfolio guidance for clients acquiring or divesting two to ten residential properties in the Somerset County corridor. Includes rental projection modeling and 1031 exchange timeline coordination.

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Pricing, scope, and deliverables — stated plainly.

01 — RESIDENTIAL SALES

Seller Representation

From the initial walkthrough to the closing table, every listing receives a written marketing plan, a photography session with a professional stager, weekly showing-feedback reports, and direct negotiation by me — never a junior associate.

5.0%

Total commission, split with the buyer's agent. No administrative fees. No early-termination penalty.

02 — VALUATION

Comparative Market Analysis

A 14-page report with adjusted comps, a 30-day pricing window, and a recommended list price.

$0

Free for Hillsborough Township property owners. Five business days.

03 — RENTALS

Lease Placement

One month's rent

  • Tenant screening Included
  • Lease drafting Included
  • Move-in inspection Included
04 — ADVISORY

Investment Advisory

Hourly portfolio guidance for buyers acquiring multiple Somerset County residential assets.

$225/hr

Minimum two-hour engagement. Includes written rental projection and cap-rate analysis for up to three candidate properties.

05 — WHAT IS INCLUDED

Every listing engagement covers

  • Professional photography 30+ images
  • Drone aerial footage 1 min clip
  • MLS + syndication 40+ portals
  • Staging consultation 2 hours
  • Open house events Up to 3
06 — BUYER

Buyer Representation

No direct cost to the buyer — compensated through the listing commission split.

$0

A five-step engagement, start to finish.

STEP 01
Discovery & Property Walkthrough
A 90-minute on-site conversation about your goals, timeline, and the property's condition. I bring a preliminary comp sheet to this first meeting so we can discuss pricing in concrete terms from day one.
Week 190 minutes on-site
STEP 02
Valuation & Pricing Strategy
A full comparative market analysis built on the last 90 days of Somerset County sales, adjusted for lot size, condition, and school district. We agree on a list price and a 30-day pricing review checkpoint.
Week 1–25 business days
STEP 03
Preparation & Photography
Staging consultation, light repairs coordination, then a professional photography and drone session. All listing copy is written by me and reviewed with you before it goes live on the MLS.
Week 2–37–10 days
STEP 04
Active Marketing & Showings
MLS syndication, open-house scheduling, and private showings. You receive a written feedback summary every Friday with showing activity, agent comments, and any pricing adjustments I recommend.
Week 3–814-day median DOM
STEP 05
Negotiation & Closing
Offer review, counter-offer strategy, attorney-review coordination, and closing-day walkthrough. I attend every closing in person — the handshake at the end is the part of the job I love most.
Week 6–1030–45 days

A transparent fee, stated once, up front.

No administrative fees. No early-termination penalties.

The total commission on a residential sale is 5.0% of the final sale price, split evenly between the listing and buyer's brokerages. That figure covers photography, staging consultation, drone footage, MLS syndication, open-house events, and all negotiation through closing.

If the property does not sell within the listing term, you owe nothing. There is no cancellation fee and no administrative charge. I would rather lose a listing than hold a client to a relationship that is not working.

For rentals, the fee is one month's rent, due at lease signing. For investment advisory work, the rate is $225 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

Commission Breakdown — Example Sale

Sale price 4-bed colonial, Rosemont Lane
$847,500
Total commission 5.0% of sale price
$42,375
Listing brokerage Maryanne Sawade, Realtor
$21,188
Buyer brokerage Cooperating agent
$21,188
Net to seller Before closing costs
$805,125
Figures are illustrative based on a recent Hillsborough Township closing. Actual sale price, commission, and closing costs vary by transaction. All fees are documented in the listing agreement before any work begins.

A look at recent Hillsborough listings.

Recently sold colonial home exterior in Hillsborough Township
4-Bed Colonial · Rosemont Lane Sold $847,500 · 11 DOM
Renovated split-level home with landscaped yard in Somerset County
3-Bed Split-Level · Amwell Road Sold $612,000 · 9 DOM

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Let's talk about your property.

Every engagement begins with a free 90-minute on-site consultation. Tell me a little about your property and your timeline, and I will respond within two business days with availability and next steps.

Service Area
Hillsborough Township, NJ
Office Hours
Mon–Sat · 9am to 7pm

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