Amy is, in a word, tenacious. She helped us navigate the home buying process when homes were on the market for five minutes before being snatched up and we were dizzy from how fast things moved. We felt that we always had someone on our team who was working in our best interest; from leveraging her professional contacts, to negotiating a deal back from the dead, and even to loose threads that cropped on closing day. This was not our first home purchase but the first time we're writing a recommendation. We were connected to Amy via a friend's referral and please let this be our referral to you.

Amy Paternite is a fantastic agent. She went above and beyond to find us the perfect home for our family in an incredibly competitive market. As first time buyers, she guided us through this process seamlessly and was honest, forthcoming, and responsive to all of our needs and questions along the way. We feel very lucky that we were connected to Amy through a friend.

Amy Paternite was wonderful. She smoothly navigated us through the buying process. She knows Essex County like the back of her hand and her deep knowledge and insights were so helpful at every step.

We worked with Amy Paternite for over six months to find our home, and we truly can’t imagine going through this process with anyone else, especially as first-time home buyers. We relocated from California to New Jersey for work and spent six months living with family while house-hunting. Amy showed up every single weekend and sometimes during the week -- we saw over 30 houses with her. She was patient, hardworking, and fully committed from day one.What really sets Amy apart is her experience, knowledge of the market, and incredible taste. She helped us think through each decision carefully and always made us feel informed and confident. Amy also brings an all-star team who were just as responsive and supportive as she was. We always felt like we had a full team in our corner.On top of all that, Amy is genuine and fun to be around, which made even the most stressful and overwhelming parts of the process feel manageable. After months of searching, she helped us find the home of our dreams, and we’re so grateful to have had her by our side.If you’re looking for a smart, reliable, and an overall wonderful person to work with, Amy is it. Thank you Amy!!

If you are looking for a house in Maplewood/South Orange and aren’t working with Amy, what are you doing? We could not recommend her more. Amy knows SOMA inside and out. She can give you the full rundown on any house you are seeing. She is great about helping you understand all the pros and cons of any house you look at. We were first time home buyers and she guided us through the process masterfully. She is personally invested in finding you a home and will go above and beyond to get you in the house of your dreams. She is also a lot of fun to hang out with, major plus when you are spending your weekends looking for a house.

Our experience was amazing with Ben and Amy. I cannot say enough good things about them. They answered all of our questions and returned our phone calls, emails and texts within minutes of us getting in touch with them.We were in our home for 31 years and lived in Maplewood for 38 years. They both were so knowledgeable about the homes in our area that were sold and were on the market. They guided us through every step of the process.They understood our own connection and love for the details of our home and they themselves truly appreciated it. The entire process was seamless.Any obstacles we came across, they had a solution or names of contractors that could help us. For us everything moved very fast. We signed the contract with Ben and Amy, had the stagers come, put our home up for sale, had an open house, received offers and closed within 12 weeks. All we can say is, WOW, we could not have done this without their direction.They know the Maplewood and South Orange area so well. The best part is, they are part of the community.The stress and emotion that goes with selling your home is very difficult. Having Ben and Amy there made it much less stressful.As I stated the experience could not have been any better or smother.Joan and Chris Brady

We already have recommended Amy to some of our closest friends. We can’t thank her enough for guiding us through the process of buying our first home in NJ during the challenging times of COVID. Amy was always available and responsive, very acknowledgeable, with great resources and recommendations. She took precious time on understanding our needs, concerns, and taste, as well as narrowing down our choices to ensure that we make a good investment, and with such a grace that felt that we had the space to make the best decision having in consideration her experience, and professionalism. We found that visiting houses with her was a treat for us since she generously shared her acknowledgment of the area. We can’t recommend her higher.

Amy and her team were totally amazing from the first conversation. She knows the area very well, and got me the best price when I sold my house. She has an amazing network of partners and contractors that made things easy at every turn. Don't settle for anyone else!

Selling a home lived in for 34 years is quite the project! Fortunately, my husband and I had the experience and commitment of the Good Life Group, helmed by Amy Paternite and Ben Garrison, to guide us to a successful conclusion. We received excellent advice on every aspect of the process and hands-on assistance whenever needed. Selling a home is inevitably stressful, but Ben and Amy have not only professional acumen, but also personal warmth and humor that go a long way toward easing any concerns. This team is the perfect choice for your real estate needs.

As a first-time homebuyer, I couldn’t have asked for a better relator than Amy Paternite. From start to finish, Amy was an incredible resource—walking me through every step of the process with knowledge, patience when answering all my questions, and professionalism. Her expertise was invaluable, from helping me find the right home to navigating the financial details, handling paperwork, coordinating the inspection, and ultimately, going into the closing with confidence. I highly recommend Amy and her team to anyone looking to purchase a home.