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Honesty, dedication, and a welcoming disposition are just some of the qualities to describe Jason Dion, a man who keeps his word and secures only the best deals for his clientele in the real estate business. For this broker, the client IS everything. Jason joined Century 21 e Crossing in Towaco, NJ, combining his knowledge and personal experience in the real estate game to provide a superior client experience. Jason is the man you go to for questions, security, and the personalized experience of feeling like you are his only client for the day. Regardless if you are a novice or an expert in the market of buying, selling, or investing in real estate, Jason is always there to walk you through the financial process from the negotiations to the signing of the contracts, no matter how convoluted it may be. "Luxury is a feeling of exclusivity," said Jason. "However, it's also about trust and comfortability. Aer years of success, accolades, and clients, some real estate brokers start to let their pride interfere with your interests. ey start to see clients as another number, and from the client's end, they feel it takes a painstaking effort to get their broker to call, email, or text them back, only to be greeted by an assistant instead. ey make the client flustered during the process with many unanswered questions. e luxury real estate market has slowly diminished the feeling of local business. Now, it's all about the numbers without the human touch. It makes the process feel cold, overwhelming, and mentally unnerving, especially for those new to the real estate market. When I meet with my clients, I want them to feel comfortable and secure knowing I have only their best interests in mind and to feel like they can approach me with all their questions. I aim to give my clients the luxurious experience without the intimidation." For Jason, having that personal comfortability with his clients is a philosophy that is as equally important as his work. ere is a personal stake in every new contract, client, or deal he comes across, as clients entrust him to help them get to the next stage of their life. Although real estate can be pretentious and cutthroat at times for the luxury label, the client-broker exchange shouldn't be. Approachability is important to Jason, who strongly believes in keeping his clients grounded in reality by being upfront about their finances. "I am not afraid to be as upfront or blunt as possible," he said. "Clients will come to me with a list of features they want in a house they're looking for, and this list always changes, and that is something clients and brokers have to prepare for. If a client's list is out of the realm of possibility, I will be honest with them because I don't want to promise something I know I can't deliver on, whether it's budgets, needs, or wants. Being upfront sets the client's expectations concerning the process and the broker. You do not want someone who is going to make loy promises without following through and inevitably letting you down. Even if the client does not want to hear what I am saying, they are not hiring me to tell them what they want to hear. ey are hiring me to give them the best possible outcome, and that is what sets apart a bad broker from a good one." To Jason, a good broker is someone who can be realistic and straightforward. At the end of the day, it all comes down to the numbers regardless of the emotional or sentimental value to the client. Clients consult with Jason because they know and trust him to tell them the hard facts for their good and the best deal. As of late, Jason is in the works of launching another Century 21 office in Bergen County, one of the most popular regions in North Jersey's luxury real estate market. In this market, there are potentially hundreds of real estate brokers, yet you need to find that one person you can trust to protect your interests at best. is broker is humble, friendly but honest, approachable, and sophisticated. However, an exceptional broker is someone who can be a close confidante and a professional, and right now, that man is Jason Dion. JASON DION: THE BROKER TO RELY ON

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