Lorraine Hurlbut - Realtor

06/02/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠!
𝟯𝟰𝟭 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫 𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘, 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗
𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦 | 𝟭.𝟮 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗦 | 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 $𝟳𝟲𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 | 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 $𝟭,𝟭𝟮𝟱,𝟱𝟬𝟬!

This beautiful 4-bedroom colonial featured fully renovated kitchen, main bath and finished basement. After some minor repairs, painting, and staging, the home looked like a million, and the multiple bids it received proved that, with a winning offer 46% over the list price!

Our preparation and staging services are included as a part of our full-service approach. We maintain our own inventory of staging furniture and accessories, and have a roster of quality contractors to handle any necessary repairs or updates.

If you are thinking of selling but not sure how to proceed, we can help, whether it’s evaluating the market value of your current home, or finding that next perfect home.

Feel free to call, text or email me for a candid chat!

06/02/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠!
𝟯𝟰𝟭 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫 𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘, 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗
𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦 | 𝟭.𝟮 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗦 | 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 $𝟳𝟲𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 | 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 $𝟭,𝟭𝟮𝟱,𝟱𝟬𝟬!

This beautiful 4-bedroom colonial featured fully renovated kitchen, main bath and finished basement areas. After some minor repairs, painting, and staging, the home looked like a million, and the multiple bids it received proved that, with a winning offer 46% over the list price!

Our preparation and staging services are included as a part of our full-service approach. We maintain our own inventory of staging furniture and accessories, and have a roster of quality contractors to handle any necessary repairs or updates.

If you are thinking of selling but not sure how to proceed, we can help, whether it’s evaluating the market value of your current home, or finding that next perfect home.

Feel free to call, text or email me for a candid chat!

04/30/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘!
𝟭𝟰 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗, 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗
𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦 | 𝟭.𝟭 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗦 | 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 $𝟳𝟲𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 | 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 $𝟵𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬
The owners of this already beautifully maintained colonial followed our advice for getting maximum buyer interest and offer prices. The interior was freshly painted throughout, lighting fixtures updated, and rooms decluttered and staged. We also retouched the exterior images to show the home without the 12” of snow from recent storms! The result was 10 competitive offers, all including excellent terms, and a winning offer 24% over the list price.

Even in today’s hot local real estate market, homes that have been prepared and staged are getting substantially higher sale prices. Our professional preparation and staging services are included as a critical part of our full-service approach. We maintain our own inventory of staging furniture and accessories, and have a roster of quality contractors to handle repairs or updates.

If you are thinking of selling but not sure how to proceed, we can help – whether it’s evaluating the market value of your current home or helping you to find that next perfect home.

Feel free to call, text or email me for a candid chat!

03/30/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!
𝟯𝟰𝟭 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱
𝟰 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 | 𝟭.𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 | 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 $𝟳𝟲𝟵,𝟵𝟬𝟬
This 4-bedroom colonial has been updated to satisfy the wish list of today’s selective buyers. The stunning kitchen is equipped with Thermador appliances Including double wall ovens, quartz countertops, and a big center island with seating and abundant storage. The beautifully renovated main bath features an oversized shower, soaking tub, and double sinks. The finished third floor adds flexibility with space for a bedroom and office, and lots of built-in storage. The fully fenced backyard and deck are perfect for outdoor entertainment. This move-in ready home is in the popular Brookdale section of Bloomfield, with NYC train jitneys and bus stops nearby.

03/25/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!
𝟯𝟳𝟭 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, 𝗡𝗝 | 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟴𝟴𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 | $𝟭𝟴𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲!

OUR DEEP-STAGING INTERIOR DESIGN DELIVERS AGAIN!
We fully prepped this 3-bedroom colonial for sale – minor repairs made, a new gas range installed, all rooms freshly painted, old carpets removed, and our unique deep-staging design service – to make it irresistible to the target buyer pool. Add to that a great neighborhood location, and the result was a hot bidding war with 12 great offers after just 9 days on market.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁?

This same house was put on the market four months before with limited preparation and staging. The result: just two offers, and both below the asking price!

To find out the full story behind our success, just give me a text or call!

03/06/2026

𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!
𝟭𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱
𝟰 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 | 𝟭.𝟭 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 | 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 $𝟳𝟲𝟵,𝟬𝟬𝟬
This classic 4-bedroom colonial sits in a quiet cul-de-sac that backs to the 121-acre Brookdale Park! Beautifully maintained, the home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. The renovated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, and a center island. Entertain in the large formal dining room or gather around the wood-burning fireplace that anchors the inviting living room! A sunny 3-season room also opens to a paver patio and fully fenced backyard. The second and third floors offer four bedrooms and a fabulous, updated bathroom. Freshly painted the home has abundant storage, a finished basement, and an attached garage. Ideally located with a jitney to NYC Trains and bus at the corner, this home offers a perfect blend of charm and commuter convenience.

02/01/2026

01/30/2026

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01/30/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗!
𝟯𝟳𝟭 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫 𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘, 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗
𝟯 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 | 𝟭.𝟭 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 | 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 $𝟲𝟵𝟵,𝟵𝟵𝟵
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟭 (𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺) | 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭 (𝟭𝗽𝗺-𝟯𝗽𝗺)

Great curb appeal in a top neighborhood is just the start for this superbly maintained colonial at 371 Essex Avenue in Bloomfield! The home has been recently updated with fresh paint throughout, a brand-new gas range, a brand new above-ground oil tank, and new lighting fixtures. The first floor features a large living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen and den. The second floor has three bedrooms and an updated main bath with tub and stall shower. The finished basement provides a rec room, laundry, storage and ground-level walkout. The spacious walk-up attic is prime for conversion to an additional living area. The Glen Ridge train Jitney is just one block away, and NJ Transit bus stops close by. With its spacious living areas and great location, it's perfect for families, first-time buyers, or savvy investors!

12/19/2025

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SALE BY THE LORRAINE TEAM!
72 WHITFORD AVENUE, NUTLEY - SOLD FOR $900,000!

We gave this 5 bedroom, 1.1 bath, 1912 colonial our full "mini flip" treatment to prep it for sale. The result: dozens of showings, multiple competitive offers, and a sale price 27% over the list price!

We help sellers maximize their home’s appeal and value through smart, high-impact improvements, in-depth staging, and top notch promotion.

Make no mistake, even in a hot seller’s market buyers are looking for homes that are truly move-in ready, finished in on-trend color palettes, and staged to enable them to visualize how every space can be used. Our approach gets homes sold faster and for more money, and with minimal investment by the sellers.

If you have been thinking of taking advantage of this hot market but not sure how to proceed, I can help. Feel free to call, text or email me for a candid chat!