Katherine "Kate" Raftery

Rumson and Fair Haven Listing Agent | Concierge Real Estate to Maximize Your Home Value

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, strategy matters.

Northern Monmouth County buyers move quickly — and they pay a premium for homes that feel updated, well-maintained, and truly move-in ready. The right preparation directly impacts your sale price, days on market, and negotiating power.

As a top local Rumson and Fair Haven listing agent, I offer a concierge real estate approach designed to maximize your home’s value before it ever hits the MLS.

That means:

Coordinating clean-outs (basements, attics, garages)

Managing repairs and smart cosmetic updates

Overseeing vendor timelines

Strategic staging designed to attract stronger offers

We focus on improvements that increase your net profit — not random renovations. If a kitchen refresh, bathroom update, lighting upgrade, or exterior improvement is likely to deliver a return in this market, I’ll guide the strategy and manage the process.

If it won’t add value? We skip it.

You won’t be handed a checklist and left to figure it out. You’ll get a clear, customized plan for selling your home in Rumson, Fair Haven, or Northern Monmouth County — including what to do, what to avoid, projected costs, and expected return.

You make the key decisions.
I handle the details.

If you’re researching how to sell your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, let’s start with a smart plan designed to protect and maximize your home value.

Kate Raftery
Realtor | Owner
NextHome Peninsula Realty Group
Rumson & Fair Haven Real Estate Specialist