Initially interested in pursuing an esteemed career in psychology, Madelin Zapata secured a formal education, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1997 and a master’s degree in psychology in 1999 from Montclair State University. However, after delving into psychological practice, she felt her skills could be better utilized in other areas of interest, particularly in the field of real estate. From there, Ms. Zapata derived great satisfaction from the prospect of helping individuals and couples find their dream homes and being afforded opportunities to have a flexible work schedule.
Since 2004, Ms. Zapata has thrived as a broker of record for Hudson River Realty in Edgewater, New Jersey. Specializing in residential real estate and some commercial investment properties, she also focuses her attention on pre-foreclosures, short sales, rentals, and relocations. As a broker of record for the prestigious real estate firm, she oversees a significant number of agents and handles the critical task of recruiting new agents to the firm. Ms. Zapata states that her work is often multifaceted as she dedicates as much time to training new agents as she does to selling properties. In this regard, her eyes and ears are always open to recruiting new talent to join her team.
Adjacent to her dedication to her colleagues, Ms. Zapata lives and works by the mantra, “Clients are the first priority.” As a customer-driven individual, she is well regarded for her wealth of expertise in understanding the needs of buyers and sellers. To this end, she consistently remains up to date on market conditions, performing comparative market analyses for clients to help set the listing amount and choose publicity plans when selling their properties. She often posts properties to the local Edgewater, New Jersey, Multiple Listing Service within 24 hours, ensuring efficient and expeditious results. Likewise, Ms. Zapata is committed to helping clients understand the buying process so they will be empowered to make educated decisions. As a noted expert in all real estate matters around Edgewater, New Jersey, she knows the neighborhoods, schools, market conditions and local economy of Bergen County, which, she notes, are critical factors in finding the right home at the right price.
In addition to her standing as an award-winning realtor, Ms. Zapata is a notary public and holds a certificate as a paralegal. Staying current with ongoing developments in her professional areas of interest, she has maintained formal affiliations with such organizations as the New Jersey Realtors Association and the Paralegal Association.
In recognition of her exceptional undertakings in real estate, Ms. Zapata received the Ruby Award from Century 21. She attributes a great deal of her success to her supportive team, whose competency has propelled her forward in her career. Likewise, in accounting for her many accomplishments, she credits her unwavering persistence, dedication, and tenacity. Ms. Zapata firmly believes in being present for all her agents, providing guidance and assistance to help them achieve their goals and move forward in their own respective careers. She says that she feels motivated by her new agents, who often come into real estate with a strong determination to succeed. Furthermore, she is inspired by her wealth of clients, who always value the hard work she and her team provide and refer them to other individuals with real estate needs.
As she ponders the future, Ms. Zapata intends to continue navigating and succeeding in her present endeavors as well as focus on her personal life more intently. Emphasizing that the present real estate market has been wrought with challenges, she would also like to diversify her field and engage more heavily in property management. When she is not working, Ms. Zapata enjoys quality time with her family.