Your Somerset County real estate agent, guiding Central NJ with care
Mary K. Van Ness is a certified probate real estate specialist serving Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Union, Essex, Ocean, Monmouth, and Morris counties. Residential, estate, and probate transactions handled with clarity from start to finish.
Real estate guidance across every stage of life
Probate & Estate Sales
Executors and heirs get a calm, organized path through court timelines, property preparation, and sale coordination. I work alongside your attorney so the estate closes on schedule.
Selling Your Home
Strategic pricing, professional prep, and marketing that reaches the right buyers for Somerset County homes. Clear communication from listing to closing.
Real estate guidance across every stage of life
Mary K. Van Ness serves Somerset County and Central New Jersey with a focus on probate real estate, estate properties, and thoughtful residential transactions. As a broker at AARE, she brings the kind of steady guidance that families need when a sale involves court timelines, multiple heirs, or a home that has been in the family for decades.
Her practice spans nine counties, from Bridgewater and Hillsborough to Princeton, Mount Laurel, and Westfield. Whether you are listing your first home, stepping into an executor role, or searching for the right community for your family, Mary handles the details so you can focus on what matters.
Guiding executors through estate property sales
Probate real estate is not a standard sale. There are court filings, multiple stakeholders, properties that may need clearing or repair, and timelines set by the surrogate. Mary is a certified probate real estate specialist who works alongside estate attorneys, coordinates with the court when needed, and handles the property side so the executor can focus on the family.
Central New Jersey, from Somerset to the shore
Frequently asked about working with Mary
Both. Probate is a core focus, and I hold the certified probate real estate specialist designation. I also handle residential sales and purchases across Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, and Union counties for first-time buyers, move-up families, and sellers.
Probate sales run on the court’s timeline, often involve multiple heirs, and require specific documentation. The property may need clearing, cleaning, or repair before listing. I coordinate with your attorney, manage the property side, and communicate with all stakeholders so the executor can focus on the family.
My primary market is Somerset County, including Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Somerset, Bound Brook, Somerville, Branchburg, Basking Ridge, and Bernardsville. I also serve Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, and Union counties across Central New Jersey.
Not always. Some estate properties sell as-is to investors or families willing to take on the work. Others benefit from targeted improvements that raise the final sale price by far more than the cost. I walk the property with you, talk through the tradeoffs, and help you decide what makes sense for the estate.
Like any real estate sale, my compensation comes from the transaction at closing. There is no upfront cost to the executor or the estate. The details are laid out in a clear listing agreement before any work begins.
Usually within 24 hours. Call or text 732-207-7515, or use the contact form and I will reach out the same day.
Ready to talk about your home or estate property?
One phone call, one honest conversation, and a clear next step. No pressure, no sales speak.