Mahwah · Active
120 Ramapo Valley Rd.
4 Bed3.5 Bath3,200 Sqft
$1,395,000
The Dual-Credential Advantage
Expert real estate marketing
meets appraisal-grade accuracy.
Twenty years selling and appraising homes across Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Passaic.
The Difference
“I don't just ‘list’ homes. I value them with the precision of an appraiser. While other agents hope the value holds up, my clients know it will. Don't let a deal fall through because the bank didn't see the same value the agent did.”
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Real Estate Brokerage
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing representation, distinct marketing, and buyer advisement across Northern New Jersey. Leveraging the heritage of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty with unparalleled local market valuation expertise.
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Appraisal
Certified Valuations
Freedom Appraisal
Independent, state-certified appraisal services. Definitive valuation reports for pre-listing strategy, estate settlement, matrimonial matters, and bank work.
Request an AppraisalTwo Roles, One Principal
It is important to distinguish between these two roles to maintain professional ethics.
Jeffrey DeLucia operates two distinct practices that are administratively separate. The independence protects both clients and the integrity of the appraisal report.
Freedom Appraisal
Independent valuation reports.
Formal, defensible reports for legal needs, estate settlements, tax appeals, divorce proceedings, and private bank use. A Certified Appraisal is a legal document with a fee attached.
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Marketing, listing, closing.
The brokerage practice focused on representing buyers and sellers across Northern New Jersey. A Broker Price Opinion or CMA provided for the purpose of listing a home is complimentary, used as a strategic tool to help you decide on a listing price.
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Counties Served in Northern New Jersey
- Bergen County
- Hudson County
- Essex County
- Passaic County
Professional services across the entirety of Northern New Jersey. Deep local expertise in every county served. Know your neighborhood.
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About Jeffrey
Grounded in the community.
Accurate in the market.
Twenty years selling real estate. Fifteen years as a State-Certified Residential Appraiser. The dual credential means every listing is priced with the same methodology a bank uses to underwrite a mortgage. No guesswork. No inflated promises to win a listing.
Jeffrey grew up in Franklin Lakes and built his business legacy in Rutherford, starting a mortgage brokerage there in 1985, a restaurant in East Rutherford in 1989, and serving as President of the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce in 1995. He brought that operating discipline to real estate in 2007 and has been a State-Certified Residential Appraiser since 2010.
NJ RE Lic: #0792208Appraisal Lic: #42R00240000
Common Questions
What buyers, sellers, and homeowners ask before reaching out.
Why hire a real estate agent who is also a certified appraiser?
Most agents price homes by gut feel and a comparable market analysis. A New Jersey State-Certified Residential Appraiser uses the same regulatory-grade methodology a bank uses to underwrite a mortgage. When your broker is also a certified appraiser, your listing is priced with defensible accuracy, your offers are anchored in real value, and every negotiation rests on data instead of opinion. Jeffrey DeLucia holds both credentials.
What counties does Jeffrey DeLucia serve in New Jersey?
Jeffrey DeLucia serves Bergen County and Hudson County as primary territory, and Essex County and Passaic County as secondary territory. Active towns include Rutherford, Hoboken, Jersey City, Englewood, Tenafly, Mahwah, Montclair, Ridgewood, Weehawken, and Glen Ridge. Both real estate brokerage and certified appraisal services cover the same area.
What is the difference between Freedom Appraisal and Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty?
Freedom Appraisal is the independent residential appraisal practice of Jeffrey DeLucia, providing state-certified valuation reports for pre-listing strategy, estate settlement, divorce and matrimonial proceedings, and bank work. Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty is the brokerage where Jeffrey serves as a Broker Associate handling listing representation and buyer advisement. The two are administratively separate so the appraisal work stays independent and defensible. NJ Real Estate Broker Associate License #0792208. NJ State-Certified Residential Appraiser License #42R00240000.
How long does a residential appraisal take in New Jersey?
Typical turnaround for a Freedom Appraisal residential appraisal is 7 days from inspection to delivered report. Rush timelines are available case-by-case. The schedule is set during the initial consultation.
Is the free home valuation actually free?
Yes. The free valuation requested through this site is performed at no cost and with no obligation. It is delivered by a New Jersey State-Certified Residential Appraiser using regulatory-grade methodology, not an algorithm. Most homeowners who get an accurate valuation, especially when considering selling, end up working with Jeffrey for the listing or a separate Freedom Appraisal engagement, but there is no requirement either way.
What types of clients do you work with?
Both buyers and sellers, across first-time buyers, mid-market move-up sellers, luxury residential, and rental representation. Recent representative work includes estate property sales in Bergen County in the $1.3 to $1.4 million range. Same standards apply across price points.
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Whether you're buying, selling, or need an appraisal, your call is complimentary.
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