Andrew J. Lenza Background
Selling real estate is a second career for me. I spent 14 years in the financial markets as the Chief Operations Officer of one of the largest NASDAQ trading firms on Wall Street called Troster Singer. (Troster Singer was a division of Spear, Leeds & Kellogg which was later acquired by Goldman Sachs.) 
I learned two critical skills on Wall Street that I utilize everyday on Main Street in my real estate career: - How to evaluate an asset and render an expert opinion after performing comprehensive research. In real estate parlance the written report is called a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) or Broker's Price Opinion (BPO).
- How to obtain the best terms in a negotiation. I believe only a skilled, experienced Realtor can buy and sell at the best price.
Not only do I sell real estate but I invest in real estate also. This gives me a tactical edge over my competitors. Since I’m always a buyer, I understand the buyer.
Real Estate Licensing & Training - I am a licensed New Jersey Real Estate Sales Associate (1999).
- I am a licensed New Jersey Real Estate Broker (2004).
- I hold the Real Estate Industry's GRI designation, which stands for Graduate REALTOR® Institute. GRI is nationally recognized as the #1 professional real estate designation. This rigorous educational program requires 90 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty selected because of extensive experience in various areas of real estate expertise.
- I hold the Real Estate industry's ABR designation, which stands for Accredited Buyer's Representative issued by REBAC.
- I've taken courses at Monmouth University's Real Estate Institute, having successfully completed graduate-level courses in Commercial Lease Negotiation and N.J. Real Estate Law.
- In 2007 I passed my New Jersey Real Estate Instructor exam, one of 400 active state-licensed teachers of the pre-certification course. I am also an experienced Trainer and Mentor.
Education - Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in English from Saint Peter’s College (1984).
- Masters of Arts (M.A.) degree in English from Bowling Green State University (1986).
- Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance from Fordham University (1994).
Personal info I've lived in Monmouth County for 15 years with my wife and three children. We have two dogs. I like to fish, camp, write and ride my Harley Davidson, a black 1999 Road King. And of course, I enjoy all aspects of real estate: Selling, Investing and Property Management!
Professional Memberships - Monmouth County Association of REALTORS®
- New Jersey Association of REALTORS®
- National Association of REALTORS®
- Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC)
Volunteer Activities - Co-Founder, Our Special Place non-profit center for children with special needs, Matawan NJ
- Freedom From Fear Anxiety & Depression, Staten Island NY
- Jason’s Dreams For Kids, Red Bank NJ
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- RDI Autism Support Group
- PROUD Special Needs Support Group, Colts Neck School District
Services & Markets I represent buyers and sellers, tenants and landlords. It’s not enough to render an expert opinion to buyers and sellers about what a property is worth. I go to great lengths to educate my clients as to the process of transacting real estate. That includes how to best stage your home for profit when it comes time to sell and how today’s advertising concepts can be leveraged to get you the very best price in the shortest amount of time.
Local Markets & Counties As a member of three MLS Services -- Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Counties -- I represent consumers interested in central New Jersey. I spend most of my time in Western Monmouth County, notably:
- Aberdeen-Matawan Township, New Jersey 07747
- Colts Neck Township, New Jersey 07722
- Freehold Borough, New Jersey 07728
- Freehold Township, New Jersey 07728
- Hazlet Township, New Jersey
- Holmdel Township, New Jersey 07733
- Howell Township, New Jersey
- Lincroft, New Jersey (section of Middletown, New Jersey)
- Little Silver, New Jersey
- Long Branch Township, New Jersey 07740
- Manalapan Township, New Jersey 07746
- Marlboro Township, New Jersey
- Morganville
- Middletown Township, New Jersey
- Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey
- Tinton Falls, New Jersey
- West Long Branch, New Jersey
- Wall Township, New Jersey
Contact Information Andrew J. Lenza, ABR GRI MBA Broker Associate, Weichert Realtors(c) 43 East Main Street, Holmdel New Jersey 07733 Office (732) 946-9400 Mobile (732) 580-0822 or E-mail: alenza@weichert.com |