Born in Montclair and raised in Verona, Katherine is a lifelong Essex County resident who has lived in Glen Ridge for more than 30 years. A licensed Realtor since 2008, Katherine is passionate about helping clients find their perfect home and guiding them from purchase through a successful closing. Whether a first home, downsizing, or an investment or rental property, Katherine offers clients insight, advice and compassion before, during and after closing. Katherine works in multiple markets including Essex, Union, Hudson and Bergen counties.
Katherine is also certified as a SRES®, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, a designation that allows her to assist clients 50 and older with more specialized needs, including issues tied to the sale of family homes,1031 Exchanges and partnering with a team of professionals to address this phase of life.
Before entering real estate, Katherine worked as an executive in the nonprofit sector with National Public Radio affiliate WNYC, March of Dimes and Musicians On Call, an organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Katherine has a lifelong passion for music and sang in a choir, performing in Brazil, Hungary, Mexico, Ireland, Italy and Spain.
Katherine also runs AncienneStoreGoods, a vintage shop on Etsy that showcases her finds from estate sales and flea markets around the world.
Testimonials
"What can I say? We found Katherine by dumb luck but she has the knowledge, personality and connections to make the home-buying process as smooth as it can be. She is really that great. We would recommend her to anyone considering moving to the Glen Ridge/Montclair/Bloomfield area (which I also recommend). Without her I am not sure we would have succeeded in getting this house! Thanks Katherine!"
-Christopher Girr, Client
"I highly recommend Katherine. She was very responsive and went out of her way in providing detail, advice and assistance in our house hunting. There were times I texted a question late in the evening, not expecting a response until the next morning but within minutes Katherine texted back. Very easy to work with and highly recommend Katherine. We purchased a home with her assistance in April 2021. Thank you, Ariela --Bought a home in 2021 in Hoboken, NJ."
-Ariela Grayman, Client
"Katherine Hinchliffe’s professionalism is outshone only by her kindness, encouragement and sincerity. Her experience and knowledge of the real estate world is beyond compare. Her vision for you is unmatched. Anything you need done, anyone you need to contact is literally at Katherine’s fingertips. Her cell phone has names, addresses and phone numbers for contractors, plumbers, cleaners, window washers, professional packers and lawyers, all of whom she trusts and who trust and know her. Your dream home will be found or your home will soon be loved by a new family when you entrust Katherine with your wishes."
-Mary Gaspard, Client
"Katherine has been incredibly helpful throughout the process of buying our dream home. She is responsive, highly knowledgeable, and well-connected, which made for a smooth and successful transaction. Her expertise and attention to detail gave us confidence every step of the way. As a bonus, we are now neighbors, and it’s a pleasure to be moving into Glen Ridge with her nearby."
-Alban Delierre, Client