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
"Katherine was an absolute joy in helping me find my home. She was patient and informative with all of my questions as a new buys. Always available, and super communicative. Would absolutely use Katherine again, and would refer her in a heartbeat!! -- Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Bloomfield, NJ. "
-Lauren Pennington, Client
"Katherine is the best! She was a delight to work with throughout the entire process. She's on top of everything, quick to reply and we felt like we were in good hands the whole time. She also has a great network of inspectors and attorneys to help make the closing process even easier. Couldn't ask for a better realtor! --Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Scotch Plains, NJ."
-Dylan Matthews, 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
"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