About Barry Colyer
February 24, 2008
bullet  Interview on the CBS Sunday Evening News - view video clip
John & Veronica Melissas, Barry and Karen Colyer
November 26, 2006
bullet Find a house with click of a mouse
Veronica Melissas searched for houses the 
way increasing numbers of potential buyers 
are doing it: She logged on to her computer.

Awards & Achievements:

  • Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Traditions in Oakland, NJ; 2006 to present
  • #1 Realtor in NW Bergen County, NJ; residential sales, 2006-2009*
  • #1 Realtor in Oakland, NJ; 2000-2010*
  • NJAR Circle of Excellence:  Platinum Award, 2006; Gold Award, 2004-2005, 2007-2009; Silver, 2010
  • Recipient of New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Lifetime Membership in Distinguished Sales Club Award - receiving Million Dollar Sales award for 10 consecutive years
  • RE/MAX International Awards:
    • Chairman's Club, 2006 (top award received by only 24 RE/MAX NJ agents)
    • Platinum Club:  2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 
  • Member of RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Affiliations:

  • Member of National Association of Realtors (NAR)
  • Member of the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR)
  • Member of RealSource Association of Realtors
  • Member of the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (NJMLS)
  • Member of the Garden State Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (GSMLS)
  • Member of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MOMLS)

No two transactions have ever been alike, nor are the needs of each individual Buyer and Seller!  Every day presents a new set of challenges--which are immediately addressed to ensure the smoothest transaction possible. 

Buying and/or selling a home can be stressful for most people.  I am accessible to my buyers and sellers via cell phone in the event they need me immediately.  In addition, all emails receive an immediate personal response.  I enjoy keeping abreast of the latest in technology in order to offer innovative and effective marketing methods.  Every day I'm searching for another way to improve the way I do business and to further increase Buyer and Seller service and satisfaction.

The result of my dedication is a tremendous amount of repeat business and referrals from past customers and clients to their friends, family and business associates.  I truly love what I do, and I think it shows.  If you're considering the purchase or sale of real estate in Bergen or Passaic Counties, I'd welcome hearing from you!

 

An avid drag racing enthusiast and a member of NHRA, my passion is this 1972 Dodge Challenger which I restored and rebuilt myself.  When I have the opportunity, I race at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ and Island Dragway in Great Meadows, NJ.