About Jody

JODY NOVAK, REALTOR® Luxury Real Estate Expertise | Strategic Marketing | Exceptional Representation REAL ESTATE EXPERT Since beginning her real estate career in 2009, Jody Novak has built a distinguished reputation for representing buyers and sellers throughout Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Sussex County, and Northern New Jersey. Her approach combines sophisticated marketing, in-depth market knowledge, technology, skilled negotiation, and highly personalized service. For luxury sellers, Jody understands that an exceptional property requires more than simply being placed on the market. It requires thoughtful positioning, compelling presentation, strategic exposure, and a customized marketing plan designed to reach qualified buyers locally, regionally, nationally, and beyond. Jody brings meticulous attention to detail to every stage of the selling process—from property preparation and pricing strategy to professional presentation, digital marketing, buyer engagement, negotiation, and closing. Her goal is to protect her clients' interests while maximizing the value and marketability of their properties. Her consistent 5-star client reviews reflect a commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, discretion, and results. Whether representing a distinctive lakefront residence, luxury estate, executive home, or unique property, Jody provides the elevated level of service discerning clients expect. RELY ON JODY AS YOUR: Trusted New Jersey Real Estate Advisor Luxury Property Marketing Strategist Sparta, Lake Mohawk & Sussex County Area Expert Digital Marketing & Technology Expert Skilled and Tenacious Negotiator Dedicated 5-Star Client Advocate PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Certified Luxury Real Estate Agent – 2025 Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRES® – 2023 Certified Real Estate Negotiator, CREN® – 2023 Certified Business Development Agent – 2023 Cartus Relocation Certified – 2018 GREEN® Certified – 2015 e-PRO® Certified – 2014 Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, SFR® – 2012 Broker Price Opinion Resource, BPOR® – 2010 Accredited Buyer's Representative, ABR® – 2009 Senior Real Estate Certification – 2024 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) New Jersey REALTORS® Sussex County Association of REALTORS® Garden State Multiple Listing Service (GSMLS) New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (NJMLS) RECOGNITION & AWARDS Zillow 5-Star Agent – 2010–2025 Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society – 2024 Coldwell Banker #1 Agent, Sparta – August 2023 Coldwell Banker Top 10, Sparta – 2019 & 2022 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® – 2017 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Leading Edge Society & Top 9% – 2013 & 2017 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & PHILANTHROPY Jody believes that being a trusted real estate professional also means being invested in the community she serves. Her volunteerism, fundraising, and charitable involvement have included: St. Kateri Church, Sparta – Volunteer Lake Mohawk House Tour – 2023 Manna House – Fundraising supporting its mission to provide hot meals to local individuals, children, and families Sparta Adopt-A-Family – Fundraising for local families in need Global Dance Art – Board Member & Volunteer, supporting opportunities for the special-needs community March of Dimes – Board Member & Volunteer Summit Child Care Centers – Board Member & Volunteer ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Dale Carnegie Institute – Certified Sandler Sales Institute – Certified Silva Method / NLP – Certified Conscious Design Institute – Feng Shui Certified Interior Designer AREAS OF SERVICE Sussex County • Morris County • Bergen County • Warren County Specializing in luxury homes, lakefront properties, distinctive estates, relocation, and residential real estate throughout Northern New Jersey. LANGUAGE English & Italian EXPERIENCE. STRATEGY. SERVICE. RESULTS. When your property is exceptional, your representation should be exceptional too. I bring together local expertise, sophisticated marketing, advanced technology, strong negotiation, and highly personalized service to deliver a distinctive real estate experience from initial consultation through closing.