Meet Our Team

Amy Paternite has a long history of service, putting her clients front and center. With confidence and a collaborative no-nonsense approach, Amy has become a top-producing sought after agent, known for her unbeatable local wisdom and experience in negotiating New Jersey’s competitive residential market.  Amy is also noted for her close personal relationships with contractors, tradespeople, and other realtors — relationships that benefit her clients at every stage of buying and selling.  Clients describe Amy as an innovative marketer, a refreshingly direct communicator, and a tough negotiator with unfaltering determination and a get-it-done attitude. 

Amy is active in her community, she can be found almost every Wednesday morning volunteering at The Interfaith Food Pantry of The Oranges. She also serves as the Local Government Relations Chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and is a member of Women's Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. Her local philanthropic efforts also include being a Sustaining Sponsor of the Achieve Foundation for the SOMA School District. 

Before discovering her passion for real estate in 2006, Amy spent a decade honing her problem-solving and negotiating skills as the owner of a boutique music industry public relations firm. Now she takes joy in transforming real estate transactions into positive life experiences for her clients, which result in creating clients for life.

Amy, a resident of SOMA since 2003, lives in South Orange with her husband Ryan, two children, and their dog Cheech.

As a top-producing Broker Sales Associate for the last 13 years, Ben Garrison brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every real estate transaction. Respected and trusted by his peers and clients alike, Ben strives to build long lasting relationships founded on exceptional service. Clients describe Ben as a passionate, innovative, and calm partner, always willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. Working in the music industry in London and NYC for 15 years as a Grammy-nominated recording engineer taught Ben the importance of collaborating creatively with others. While running his own business, he developed strong marketing techniques and a commitment to the customer experience. His clients appreciate his negotiation skills, local knowledge, and attention to detail.

Born and raised in New York City, Ben made the transition to Maplewood in 2004 and quickly grew to appreciate how much it had to offer. As a true community ambassador, he loves to celebrate the amazing beauty, culture, diversity and lifestyle the area provides. When not practicing real estate, Ben enjoys playing guitar, marathon and trail running, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He actively supports Project Purple, the Achieve Foundation for the SOMA School District, and volunteers in the local schools.

Ben takes great pride in providing a luxury experience for his clients, with a focus on understanding their needs and taking the stress out of the transaction. which result in creating clients for life. Ben lives in Maplewood with his wife, three children, and their cats, Lyra and Fern.

Sara is a highly skilled real estate agent with over seven years of experience in the Brooklyn and New Jersey areas. Prior to her successful career in real estate, Sara had a thriving career as a performer in New York City, which provided her with invaluable lessons in communication, perseverance, and adaptability.

As a buyer's agent, Sara leverages her extensive market knowledge, tenacity, and creativity to ensure that her clients make the best possible offer. When it comes to listing properties, Sara has a deep understanding of the target audience and is skilled at collaborating with her curated team of experts at The Good Life Group to ensure maximum return on investment for her clients.

On a personal note, Sara understands firsthand the challenges that come with searching for the perfect home. When her family outgrew their Greenpoint, Brooklyn apartment, she explored every commutable option before choosing the SOMA community in Maplewood. Today, Sara takes full advantage of all that the area has to offer, from walking with her children to the charming downtown, to hiking the many trails in the South Mountain Reservation, to singing in the Maplewood Popchoir and attending family meet-up events.

Sara is committed to being a valuable resource for her clients in both the NYC and New Jersey markets, and is passionate about helping them make the leap of faith to the suburbs with excitement and confidence. With Sara's expertise and the support of the Good Life Group, you can be confident that your real estate needs will be met with the utmost professionalism and care.