THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 44 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2026 theconnectionsnj.com Whether someone is simply curious about their home’s value or actively planning a move, Red Door Real Estate’s goal is to provide clear guidance, thoughtful options, and a process that fits their situation, not the other way around. In a business often dominated by noise, I still believe the best results come from listening first and building from there. If you’re considering a move, my experience can help. A real estate conversation is often the best place to start. Contact Red Door Real Estate at 732-893-8339 or visit us at www.goreddoor.com. For immediate results, call or text me, Ed, at 732-266-7311. For some clients, that means an aggressive pricing and marketing plan designed to create competition. For others, it may mean a quieter, targeted approach that prioritizes privacy or minimizes disruption. Sometimes it means adjusting timelines, negotiating terms creatively, or structuring compensation in a way that aligns incentives and makes sense for the specific transaction. Real estate works best when everyone involved follows the plan and their role in it. At Red Door Real Estate, we have found that when clients are partners rather than passengers, better decisions are made. Questions get asked earlier. Problems are addressed before they become deal-breakers. And expectations, on both sides, are clearer. The market will always fluctuate. Interest rates will rise and fall. Headlines will come and go. But the fundamentals of a successful real estate transaction remain the same: trust, transparency, and a strategy tailored to the people involved, not a script borrowed from somewhere else. ne of the biggest misconceptions about real estate is that there’s a single “right way” to buy or sell a home. Price it this way. Market it that way. Follow the same checklist everyone else follows and hope for the best. In reality, no two homes-or homeowners-are alike. Over the years, Red Door Real Estate has worked with many sellers who needed maximum exposure and price, others who valued speed and certainty above all else, and some who needed a carefully balanced approach because of family, financial, or timing considerations. Treating those situations the same doesn’t create better outcomes—it creates frustration. That’s why I believe the most important part of my role isn’t pushing a process but building a customized strategy with my client. That strategy starts with honest communication such as understanding goals, risk tolerance, timelines, and expectations before a single pricing or marketing decision is made. CONNECTION COMMENDS Real Estate Should Start with Strategy, not a Script By Edward P. Nugent III, Broker/Owner, Red Door Real Estate O 14 Plainfield Ave. Piscataway, NJ 732-893-8339 www.goreddoor.com Real estate works best when everyone involved follows the plan and their role in it. targeted ap ROOFING & CHIMNEY CALL NOW – FREE ESTIMATES 732-682-9251 MODERNHOME-LLC.COM Licensed # 13VH13268400 Bonded & insured Family Owned & Operated – Over 20 years of Experience $600 OFF Any New Roof Replacement 15% OFF Any Roof, Siding Gutter Repair 15% OFF Any Chimney Repair FREE Estimates | FREE Roof Inspections ROOFING SERVICES • Shingle Roof Repair & Replacement • Flat Roof Repair & Replacement • Skylight Repair & Replacement CHIMNEY SERVICES • Chimney Repair & Replacement • Chimney Cleaning • Chimney Liner • Fireplace Repair
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