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Resources Real Estate is a premier award-winning, independent brokerage providing both residential and commercial real estate clients with an exceptional standard of professional service, state-of-the-art technology, and in-depth market knowledge throughout the state of New Jersey. With over 100 sales associates and support staff, Resources Real Estate — now celebrating over 20 years in business —

services central New Jersey, including Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties, as well as northern New Jersey, and maintains strong referral relationships with brokers throughout the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 2000 by the late Carolynn Ozar Diakon, Resources Real Estate is co-owned by Thomas McCormack, Senior Partner and Broker of Record,

and Carolynn’s husband, Robert Diakon. With offices in Rumson, Colts Neck, Atlantic Highlands, Shrewsbury and Manasquan, NJ, and a shared vision of Exceptional Service, Exceptional Homes, Exceptional Agents, the staff and agents at Resources Real Estate have earned an excellent reputation for professionalism with a passion for market knowledge, sales technology, and hard work.

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There are many reasons why people sell their homes and the realities surrounding a move are challenging in and of themselves. Let Resources Real Estate’s award-winning marketing, professionally trained agents, and commitment to in-depth market knowledge take care of your relocation so that you can focus on the more important things in your life.

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Home Valuation

A marketing plan to sell your home is critically important in order to get top dollar and every good marketer understands the importance of a solid pricing strategy to ensure their marketing plan’s success. This pricing strategy must be based on a solid home valuation, an in-depth understanding of the current market and an awareness of how market trends are ever-shifting.

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Working with Gwen was an absolute blessing! She sold our home smoothly and then helped us secure the perfect house - even when it looked like we might lose it to other offers.Her dedication, quick communication and determination set her apart. Gwen fought ...

it was really nice working with Joyce Diamond on our last purchase at 258 Ocean Blvd, AH. She really did a good job pushing it through and making it happen.

Jess was absolutely wonderful to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable, always super quick to respond, and helped guide us through every single step of the process. We always felt informed and supported, and she made the entire experience so much easier ...

I have had the pleasure of working with Patrice Carden for the past three years. She has been excellent to work with and has always been very attentive in providing me with good advice and outstanding service. She is always available when contacted and she g...

Lisa was outstanding to work with! She was very responsive and transparent throughout the whole process. I highly recommend working with her. Told her exactly what I was looking and she delivered. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking a fast seamles...

As a first time home buyer, Jess was extremely helpful and patient with providing all the information needed to help guide me toward a very smooth and efficient closing. Jess was extremely responsive and informative from start to finish.

We have utilized Patrice’s services several times for rentals and also to sell a property. She always finds us wonderful tenants and works hard to take care of everything. She is professional, kind, and knows her stuff. I would recommend her for all your r...

I had an outstanding experience working with Sahar. She was incredibly cooperative, attentive to every detail, and always honest and professional. She was respectful of my time and consistently responsive, providing all the support I needed throughout the pr...

Joyce and Tom were wonderful and caring. Joyce was our guardian angel by finding our dream home. We highly recommend Joyce and her team to find your dream home as well.

Jess Rocco is truly amazing! She went above and beyond expectations, she treated us like her own family. Jess understood my emotions selling a home I have lived in for 58 years. She always stayed positive and was encouraging. After the sale, she continued to...

Resources real estate was extremely helpful throughout every step of the process. They are true experts and take their client care seriously. Christine Whelan was on top of all the work that needed to be done and had a great understanding of the overall hous...

Our experience from start to finish with Jessica Hickey and Resources in the purchase of our new was tremendous. Jessica was always on top of the issues and helped to make the whole process both smooth and expeditious.

I wish I could give Resources 10 stars! Lisa Smith made the first time home buyer experience seamless and easy. She was with us every step of the way and answered countless questions at every turn. She treated us like family and made sure we were more than j...

If you need to buy or sell a home, or do both, I would highly encourage you to contact Judy Horan of Resources Real Estate. Not only is she experienced, knowledgeable and strong in her field, she truly cares about her clients and does her best to ensure all ...

My husband and I, were so very pleased working with Colleen McGowan to sell our beach house. She couldn't have been nicer and kept us up to date on all showings and activities as the sale progressed. Colleen was up front with us, keeping us well informed. ...

I can't say enough good things about working with Trish McDerby. From our very first conversation, she made the entire process of renting out my property feel straightforward and stress-free. She answered every question I had (even the ones I thought were si...

Carolyn has been a delight to work with! She was helpful, thorough, and worked within our budget. We have truly appreciated working with someone who was patient and found us our dream home! I would absolutely recommend Carolyn again when looking for your fut...

Always a challenge selling and closing. Jeannette as usual helped above and beyond. Communication and good teamwork are her strengths, along with knowledge of the market. Not the first or last time I’d reach out to her and Resources.

Excellent experience. Sahar Karykous is very professional, understand the needs and delivers . Exceeds expectations . Honestly the BEST I have worked with . Gets the deal DONE.

Allison was fantastic! Super knowledgeable about the market, very professional, but also friendly. She is always available for any questions/concerns and keeps you up to date on everything throughout the process. Thanks Allison!

Christine Whelan was absolutely fantastic. Marketed the house appropriately and staged it brilliantly. She kept us on top of everything that was going on throughout the sale. She is indeed an asset to your company

They shine above the rest! Allison and Mark more than paid for their commission with their savvy and professional negotiation skills. Originally, we were going to interview 3 agents, but after our initial interview with Allison and Mark, we...

Jeannette has been our realtor for several years. Her professional guidance and personal attention are so very much appreciated to our family. She goes the extra distance to ensure that we have the necessary support and information to navigate each real esta...

Thank you Sahar! Sahar was my agent twice. It’s not always easy trying to sell your home and find a new home. Some agents would give up, not Sahar. She is patient, persistent, and confident, ALWAYS! She encouraged me to wait for the...

We just closed on our house working with Sahar Karykous and I can't recommend her enough! She is knowledgeable and patient and extremely dedicated. She is on your side and will constantly go to bat for you. I am confident we would not be homeowners today if ...

We were not surprised at all that Carolyn did an amazing job for us. The process from start to finish was just seamless and she found our dream house. The personal touches along the way helped and she is incredibly calm under pressure- which was necessary at...

Mrs. Sahar from Resources Real Estate is an active woman. She works hard. She communicates with the client regularly and continuously. She has good experience in her field of work. She has answers to all questions. I was very pleased to deal with her. All th...

Sahar was amazing! She was patient, understanding and honest about the market and the process. She will provide her opinion, while still allowing you to express what you desire. She is truly a beauty to work with and she went above and beyond for my first ho...

Working with Sam Oncea at Resources Real Estate was a pleasure! He was on top of the situation daily while answering questions and providing information when needed. Very personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend talking to Sam before you choose an a...

What Our Clients Are Saying

Great to work with Christine Whelan. Easy transition. Worked hard in getting the house sold.

Elena F. for Christine Whelan

As a first time home buyer, Jeannette made what is typically a very complicated experience, much easier for me. She was very responsive to any questions I had (which were quite a few) and available every step of the way, from negotiations to closing. I very much appreciated ...

Meagan R for Jeannette Sieh

Tom is absolutely a top notch real estate professional. Smart, very hard working, sophisticated and creative all while always nice as can be and well liked by everyone. Great experience from beginning to end. I would give Tom my highest recommendation.

Hugh W for Tom McCormack

Colleen is an excellent realtor and always goes the extra mile. We definitely would recommend her to others. We love working with her,

Tom B for Colleen McGowan

Kathy is amazing. She not only helped me find an amazing apartment but handled all of the paperwork required to secure the place. She is an effective communicator and has a lot of experience

Anna S. for Kathy Kowalski

Jeannette was great to work with on this transaction. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She explained each step of the sale and walked my parents through the process. Jeannette made the sale easy and my parents know they got the best advice and results. Scott

Scott S.

“Jeannette was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process of buying 111 Lakeside. She was very responsive, organized, proactive, and professional from beginning to end, and I hope to work with her again in the future. Thank you for your great work, Jeannette!”

Mike H. for Jeannette S

Christine is the best!

Shawn A. S. for Christine Whelan

Tom was beyond excellent—he was a true partner every step of the way and even after the closing. His professionalism, responsiveness, and steady guidance made a stressful process feel seamless. I felt like I had an advocate, not just an agent. I would certainly hire him ov...

Gabe M. for Tom McCormack

Mr. McCormack, I just wanted to write to express my thanks for the assistance provided by your associate Joyce Diamond during my recent home sale. Joyce helped me to understand every stage of the process and guided me through it to a successful conclusion. From initial co...

Joyce Diamond

Chris Havens worked hard to sell our home in a timely manner. And he kept us informed of the progress as we moved through the process.

Leonard I. for Chris Havens

Allison & Mark created a seamless experience from the time of listing to the closing. Thank you for a great experience.

Chan I. for Allison & Mark Gregory

"Shannon was able to answer all of our questions about the unit, building and the area when we met to view the unit. She did an incredible job negotiating the details of our contract and finalizing all of the documents online in a simple format. She has also made great sugge...

Jack Barry for Shannon Tellechea

Allison and Mark Gregory were recommended by a previous happy client. They were friendly and willing to help anyway they could. Awesome people!!!

Patrick R for Allison & Mark Gregory

During this pandemic Nick McCabe miraculously came up with several nice options. He is an asset and has such amazing people skills.

Dr. Joseph P for Nick McCabe

Michele Coyle was literally perfect for us as first-time buyers and we could not imagine the process without her help and advocacy for us. We hope to continue our friendship with Michele for the rest of our time in NJ.

David M for Michele Coyle

Helen George has a great reputation and knowledge of the area. She was such a pleasure to work with.

Devan C for Helen George

An incredible, easy, delightful experience. Thank you Jeannette Sieh!

Lisa H for Jeannette Sieh

Patrice Cicalese-Carden was always helpful. She gave us a driving tour to make us familiar with the neighborhood where the property was located. She also helped us resolve several issues with the seller. It was a pleasure working with her.

Diane D for Patrice Carden

JoAnn Kulat is the best -- she came highly recommended by friends and she had our backs all the way.

Virginia D for JoAnn Kulat

We were totally pleased with the service we received. Completely first class with lots of personal attention. The Gregorys were very knowledgeable and helpful at every step of the way, with both selling and buying. Allison & Mark Gregory were amazing in finding us exactly wh...

John H & Vincent for Allison and Mark

I was very happy with JoAnn Kulat's service. Very professional.

Nancy H for JoAnn Kulat

Keep up the good work. Colleen McGowan worked tirelessly and went above and beyond to ensure that we could close the deal.

David M for Colleen McGowan

We felt completely in sync with Allison & Mark Gregory regarding their marketing approach and incredible attention to detail. They bent over backwards for us on multiple occasions to make the deal happen. We had a wonderful experience with both Allison & Mark Gregory and rec...

Elizabeth K for Allison & Mark Gregory

Patrice Cicalese-Carden: On top of everything. Very punctual. Very professional. Never had to worry about any details. Got it out there right away and closed the property quickly. Overall, a great real estate experience. Would recommend Patrice to anyone with real estate nee...

Timothy B for Patrice Carden

We ran into Allison Gregory at an open house and right off the bat her knowledge of the town made us feel more comfortable choosing her and Resource Real Estate.

Lindsey V for Allison Gregory -

Colleen McGowan was extremely helpful and responsive!

Ann S for Colleen McGowan

This was the 3rd time we have used Resources Real Estate and Linda Hughes... very pleased.

Donna & Christopher P for Linda Hughes

Very professional, engaging, and caring. Thank you Allison Gregory.

Samantha B for Allison Gregory

Gina Farkouh is extremely knowledgeable and reliable.

Dimitri D for Gina Farkouh

Tammy Brindise made this entire process painless and easy. Her attention to detail, stepping in when we couldn't be home and her knowledge of the business to always have our best interests always first. I will always recommend her and use her in the future.

Diana S for Tammy Brindise

Resources Real Estate’s team of professionals share one common goal: Client Success.
Whether working with a home seller or buyer, an investor or developer, our sales associates bring professional training, in-depth market knowledge, award-winning marketing, tools & technology as well as superior negotiating skills to the task of enabling our clients to attain their real estate goals.

Our clients have learned firsthand why it is important to have strong professional representation. Whether it is to receive top dollar for the sale of your home or to see your offer accepted as one buyer among many in a bidding war, you need a sales agent who not only represents your best interests, you need one who is trained to do so with a higher level of success.

You need an agent who is trained to Win.
And while winning in a competitive market is the goal, our agents never lose sight of the ultimate needs of our clients. We know such transactions can bring stress and be pressure-filled and our agents are sensitive to each client’s unique situation. Our agents truly care.

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why resources? results

25+

years
in business

sales & marketing
professionals

99.5%

listing sales
price ratio

$1B+

total sales

May 15

Beyond the Highest Bid: How to Compete in Monmouth County’s Market

In a market as nuanced as Monmouth County, the question isn’t just about price — it’s about value. With home prices reaching new benchmarks across the county, many buyers feel like they’re chasing a moving target. Competing successfully in today’s market doesn’t always requi...

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