Your Real Estate Dream Team: The “Gotta Guys and Gals” You Need

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and having the right team behind you can make all the difference. Real estate transactions involve many moving parts, and success depends on working with reliable professionals who can handle every detail seamlessly. That’s why I’ve put together my list of trusted experts—my “Gotta Guys and Gals”—who are the best in the business.

From mortgage lenders (financial specialists) and home inspectors to contractors, insurance representatives, and attorneys, as well as professionals for everyday life; each of these professionals plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. Whether you’re preparing your home for sale, securing financing, handling legal details, or making post-closing improvements, having the right people on your side is key. This hand-picked team of specialists is here to provide expert guidance, protect your interests, and help you navigate every step of the process with confidence.

Below is my go-to list of top-notch professionals who can help turn your real estate and life goals into reality.

The Halpern Real Estate Group:                                                                                                                                              Jeffrey Halpern, Team Leader, 201.317.7527; jeffrey.halpern@randrealty.com                                                          Carmine Prudente, Team Member, 973.476.3657; cprudente@aol.com                                                                    Michelle Malvezzi, Team Member, 917.439.0677; michelle.malvezzi@randrealty.com                                                Corinne Carlson & Masyn Halpern, Marketing & Social Media Team Members

Mortgage Specialist:                                                                                                                                                                  Matt Keane, Rate Mortgage, 973.464.7571; matt.keane@rate.com

Real Estate Attorney:                                                                                                                                                                Robert Wianecki, Esq., 973.394.0100; rwianecki@rawllc.com

Title Insurance:                                                                                                                                                                  Spencer Reese, Title Masters, 732.925.6750; spencerreese@titlemastersllc.com

Homeowner’s Insurance:                                                                                                                                                 William Shuler, US Insurance Agency, 973.476.5549; bills@usinsuranceagency.com

Home Inspector:                                                                                                                                                                       Keith Rice, Nuts & Bolts Inspections, 609.848.3966, keith@nutsboltshomeinspections.com

Oil Tank & Sewer Inspection:                                                                                                                                                      Scott Liefer, Hawkeye Services, 908.801.0223, scott@hawkeyeservice.com

Oil Tank Removal $ Septic Tank Replacement:                                                                                                               Debra Stewart, Stewart Enviromental Remediation, 973.607.6334; stewartbuilders@msn.com

Moving Company:                                                                                                                                                              Godwin Dzantah, Charles Moving & Storage, 201.755.3167, gdzantah@charlesmovingandstorage.com

Exterior & Interior Painter:                                                                                                                                                 Robert Haney, 26 Painting Llc, 201.213.9078; customercare@26painting.com

Electrician:                                                                                                                                                                                Joseph Byrnes, Byrnes Electric, 973.347.6937; byrneselectric@optonline.net

Plumber:                                                                                                                                                                                          Robert Murphy, Mergotronix, Inc., 908.578.2430; mergatronix@yahoo.com

Roofing & Gutters:                                                                                                                                                                 Russell Pollison, George J. Keller & Sons LLC, 973.970.0143; russell@gjkeller.com

Mold Remediation & Restoration:                                                                                                                                              Sal Ahmad, Puroclean of Montville, 973.946.8833; sahmad@puroclean.com

 

NJ Real Estate Exam Tutoring:                                                                                                                                                  Jeffrey Halpern, Real Estate Educator, 201.317.7527; njreprepwithjeff@gmail.com

 

EVERYDAY LIFE GOTTA GUY/GAL

 

Bookkeeping: Anita Marsh, AMR Business Solutions, 973.946.8401; anita@amrbusinesssolutions.com

Accountant: Jordan Barr, Barr CPA Group LLC, 201.500.8210; jbarr@barrcpagroup.com

Credit Card/Merch. Services: Barry Rubin, EDP Merchant Solutions, 732.207.3761, barry@edpmerchants.com

Financial Advisor: Brad Mehl, 1792 Wealth Advisors, 973.866.5264; Brad.mehl@1792wealthadvisors.com

Life Insurance: David Greenberg, Integrated Planning Concepts, 973.994.7155; david_greenberg@ipcnj.net

 

Personal Loans: Mark DiGiacomo, Bright Outcome Funding, 973.618.9669; mark@brightoutcomefunding.com

Commercial Bank: Rehab Elmoslemany, Provident Bank, 973.437.5264; rehab.elmoslemany@provident.bank

 

Auto Sales Broker: Mark Viegas, Vantage Auto Group, 908.347.4213; mark@thevantagegroupllc.com

 

Business Training/Coach: Michelle Conway, IC Solutions Inc., 908.370.8805, michelle@ics10x.com

 

Investigative Services/Detective: Tim Gray, Capital Investigations, 862.437.1064; tgray@capinvestigations.net

 

Promotional Products: Lauren Klufas, Balady Promotions, 973.682.8440; lmckay@balady.com

Digital Marketing: Bruce Porter, SWAT Marketing Solutions, 844.307.7928; bporter@swatrms.com

Web Designer:  Peter Verrone, Spinneret Web Consulting, 862.222.5319, pete@spinneretconsulting.com

IT Consultant:  Rafael Miranda, LFC Support, 973.316.9191, Rafael@lfcsupport.com

Branding & Marketing: Rich Silivanch, Gravitude Brand Lab, 646.894.3107; rich@gravitudebrandlab.com

Sign Company: Tony Cretella, Custom Sign Source, 908.447.2075; tony@customsignsource.net

Printer:  Anthony Tropia, S1 Print Solutions Group; 973.699.1668; anthony@S1psg.com

 

Personal Trainer: Enrico Fiornelli, 4E Fitness Training, 973.769.9056; 4Efitnesstraining@gmail.com

Alternative Wellness: Jill Marie Kelly, Jillmariekelly llc, 973.476.0920; jillmariekellyllc@gmail.com

 

I GOT AN ATTORNEY

Business:  Laura Garcia, Weinstein & Klein P.C., 347.919.8422, lgarcia@weinsteinklein.com

Employ/Labor Law: Jason Mushnick, Deutsch, Atkins, Kleinfeldt, 732.618.5942; jmushnick@deutschatkins.com

Estate Planning:  Todd Murphy, Dublin Packard, 908.517.0771, tmurphy@dublinpackard.com

Family Law: Elizabeth Dalena, Dalena & Bosch, 973.377.2066; edalena@dalenabosch.com

Litigation & Entertainment: Terence Camp, Marin Goodman, LLP, 914.412.7261; tcamp@maringoodman.com

Personal Injury: Jennifer Dearborn, Fronzuto Law Group, 973.345.6300; jdearborn@fronzutolaw.com

Real Estate: Robert Wianecki, Esq., 973.394.0100; rwianecki@rawllc.com