Meet Allison Ziefert

I am a founding agent at Compass NJ, Short Hills where I co-lead a top-producing team with my business partner, Sarah "Ginge" Calhoun. We specialize in Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Morristown, Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, NJ, and the surrounding towns. We have 500+ 5-star reviews, and we love what we do!

Our listings consistently outperform the market, selling for thousands more in less time than the market average. With our support, our buyers successfully find homes in an ultra-competitive market.

Before I became a real estate agent, I worked as a project manager for a large construction management firm, ran a downtown development organization, and worked in local politics. I studied Art History at Barnard College and received a degree in Urban Planning and Historic Preservation from Columbia University. My educational background and work experience have given me a unique skill set that is an added value for my clients. I enjoy meeting and working with all kinds of people, and I never get tired of looking at houses!

I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and have lived in Maplewood and South Orange since 1995. I have three children and am now an empty nester. I am a member of Congregation Beth El in South Orange and the Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West Business and Professional Network. You’ll often see me out on long walks in my neighborhood with my dachshund, Archie. I also love fitness classes, cooking, and antiquing.

Awards

• NJAR Circle of Excellence Award 2013-2023
  
  
• Real Trends Verified Top 1.5% Real Estate Professionals, 2021-2024
  
  
• Top 1% of Agents on Garden State MLS

Specialties

• Listing Agent
  
  
• Buyer’s Agent
  
  
• Relocation
  
  
• Consulting

Education

• Barnard College - Bachelor of Arts, Art History
  
  
• Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation - Master of Science, Urban Planning
  
  
• University of Pennsylvania - Certificate, Historic Preservation