A Leading Independent Broker Celebrates 30 Years

Terrie O’Connor earned her real estate license in 1981 as away to contribute to her family’s household income. As the daughter and wife of US Naval Officers, relocation was away of life. They lived in Malta, Hawaii, Panama, and England, as well as a dozen spectacular locations across the United States. A career in real estate was a natural progression, and Terrie’s expertise in relocation, as well as residential and new construction marketing and sales, quickly propelled her business. Following a successful 10-year career in real estate sales, marketing and management, Terrie O’Connor founded Terrie O’Connor Realtors.

In 1991, Terrie O’Connor launched her boutique agency, Terrie O’Connor Realtors, with a single agent, a volunteer office administrator and an IBM- 386. Over the past 30 years, Terrie O’Connor Realtors has evolved into a leading independent brokerage with more than 420 sales associates, 40 employees and eight offices serving northern New Jersey and southern New York counties of Orange and Rockland. The company offers a full complement of real estate services through its offices in Allendale, Kinnelon, Ramsey, Ridgewood, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River and Wyckoff, as well as our Ramsey corporate headquarters that also serves as a New York office. Terrie O’Connor Realtors consistently dominates market share in multiple markets, including Upper Saddle River and Saddle River. In 2020, Terrie O’Connor Realtors ranked number one in number of homes sold in Upper Saddle River and in the Saddle River Valley (Saddle River and Upper Saddle River combined). According to the New Jersey MLS, Terrie O’Connor Realtors sold the most listings in Saddle River in 2020.

Terrie O’Connor Realtors is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, an invitation-only network of leading independent real estate brokerages representing more than 150,000 real estate professionals in over 70 countries around the globe. This affiliation ensures all Terrie O’Connor Realtors represented properties receive both local and global exposure. Luxury Portfolio, the luxury brand of Leading RE, provides additional exposure for all high value homes, ensuring high net worth consumers experience these exquisite properties.

For three decades, Terrie has been doing exactly what she set out to do: “work with people I enjoy each and every day.” In fact, three of Terrie’s children have taken leadership roles within the organization. Terrie’s eldest son, Matthew O’Connor, joined the company in 2003 and serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, spearheading the growth and technology innovation of the brokerage. Matt’s background in technology consulting, computer programming and business management have been a tremendous asset in growing Terrie O’Connor Realtors. Having earned a Masters in Education from Columbia

University Teachers College, Catherine “Katy” O’Connor Smiechowski serves as Director of Professional Development, managing the growth of Terrie O’Connor Realtors Real Estate School and overseeing continuing education for licensees. Joseph O’Connor, Director of Photography, has artfully captured thousands of spectacular properties, ensuring all Terrie O’Connor Realtors listings stand out in print and online.

Always accessible, Terrie O’Connor spends each day fielding phone calls from agents who know the door is always open. Recognizing the value of highly ethical and well trained sales associates, Terrie serves as a mentor and coach, supporting both rising stars and top producers alike. Clients benefit from working with highly professional, ethical real estate advisors. “At Terrie O’Connor Realtors, our clients are our neighbors, our friends and our family. Our clients deserve exceptional service, and our highly trained sales professionals work tirelessly from pre-listing to closing day,”