About ILONA BERLAGA

Recognized as one of the top residential real estate professionals in the United States by Top Agent Magazine, Ilona Berlaga measures success one client at a time. Combining her wealth of financial and management experience with the reach of her extensive network of clients, Ilona has established a sterling reputation for strategically marketing properties and successfully negotiating complex deals. The top-ranked agent in her office, Ilona takes greater satisfaction from the many lasting relationships she has forged over the years serving clients throughout Essex, Morris, and Union Counties.

 

For most individuals and families, a home is often their single greatest asset. Ilona understands that the decision to buy or sell is a major one and can feel overwhelming at times. In addition to being an expert on the local real estate markets, she brings expertise to the transaction process, overseeing all steps and guiding clients to help assure a smooth and stress-free outcome. Ilona believes that patience is a virtue and honesty is an absolute.

 

She also believes that trust has to be earned, which she does by working tirelessly for her clients and acting only with their best interests in mind. With a BS degree in Finance and Economics and a trained negotiator from her previous career in global procurements at a Wall Street firm, Ilona’s goal is always to exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression.

 

Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, in her spare time Ilona enjoys playing pickleball, traveling and spending time with her family, cooking, theater, and reading. She also believes in giving back to her community which she does by helping to raise funds for a local Montclair hospital and for Cycle for Survival.