Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Hometown Realtor
At Dick O'Connor Real Estate, we bring over 50 years of dedicated experience to every real estate transaction. Founded in 1963, our firm has completed more than 20,000 transactions while maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized service. We specialize in representing sellers exclusively, ensuring undivided loyalty and avoiding dual agency conflicts. Our team's deep local expertise spans Bergenfield, Dumont, New Milford, and all of Bergen County. With a proven track record of 90% referral-based business, we prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and client education throughout the buying or selling process.Our approach combines traditional values with modern tools to deliver exceptional results. We maintain open communication channels seven days a week, offering flexible appointment options beyond standard business hours. Our reputation for honesty and responsiveness has been built through decades of successful client relationships. Every team member shares our founder's commitment to treating each transaction as if it were our own home. This philosophy has earned us consistent recognition through client testimonials praising our stress-free, knowledgeable service delivery.
Services
Residential Sales
Rental Properties
Commercial Real Estate
TICs
Fixer-uppers
Luxury Homes
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of real estate experience
- Our team has completed 20,000+ transactions
- We provide direct owner representation
- We maintain a 90% referral-based business
- We avoid dual agency conflicts
What people say
Stress-free experience
Honest
Personal attention
Knowledgeable
Responsive
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales service focuses on maximizing seller returns through strategic marketing and expert negotiation. With over 50 years of local market knowledge, we provide personalized pricing strategies and comprehensive exposure through multiple listing platforms. Our exclusive seller representation ensures undivided loyalty throughout the transaction process.
Rental Properties
We offer comprehensive rental property services connecting landlords with qualified tenants. Our process includes property evaluation, market analysis, and tenant screening while maintaining compliance with local housing regulations. Our extensive network helps achieve optimal occupancy rates for both residential and commercial properties.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate division handles office spaces, retail locations, and industrial properties. We provide market analysis, lease negotiation, and property positioning services tailored to business owners' specific needs. Our experience spans various commercial property types across Bergen County's diverse business landscape.
TICs
We specialize in Tenants-In-Common (TIC) property transactions, offering expert guidance through complex co-ownership arrangements. Our services include property evaluation, title structuring, and coordination of multiple ownership interests while maintaining compliance with relevant real estate regulations and disclosure requirements.
Fixer-uppers
Our fixer-upper expertise helps investors identify undervalued properties with renovation potential. We provide market analysis, contractor referrals, and resale value projections to maximize investment returns. Our local knowledge helps identify properties with optimal improvement-to-value ratios in desirable Bergen County neighborhoods.
People
Dick O'Connor
Broker Owner/Realtor
With over 50 years of experience and 20,000+ transactions, Dick O'Connor personally oversees all seller representations. He established the company's exclusive seller focus policy and maintains direct client involvement throughout each transaction process.
Susan Bernard
Office Manager/Realtor Associate
Susan Bernard combines administrative oversight with real estate expertise, managing office operations while assisting clients with property transactions. Her dual role ensures seamless coordination between operational efficiency and client service delivery.
Questions
What commission rate do you charge for selling homes?
We offer competitive 3% commission for selling residential properties, with personalized pricing strategies to maximize seller returns.
How long has Dick O'Connor been in real estate?
Dick O'Connor has over 50 years of real estate experience, completing more than 20,000 transactions since 1963.
Which areas do you serve?
We specialize in Bergen County, including Bergenfield, Dumont, and New Milford, with extensive local market knowledge.
What property types do you handle?
We work with residential, commercial, rental properties, TICs, fixer-uppers, and luxury homes across Bergen County.
Why choose exclusive seller representation?
Our exclusive seller focus avoids conflicts of interest, ensuring undivided loyalty and dedicated advocacy throughout the selling process.
How does your referral rate reflect service quality?
90% of our business comes from referrals, demonstrating client satisfaction and trust in our honest, professional approach.
