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Agod will be responsible for the management and growth of Weichert offices in Ridgewood, Tenafly and Fort Lee, NJ, as well as Monroe, Larchmont and Rockland County, NY.
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ— Weichert, Realtors announced on July 10 that Judit Agod was named regional president of a newly formed sales region consisting of six sales offices in Bergen County, NJ and New York State.
In this role, Agod will be responsible for the management and growth of Weichert offices in Ridgewood, Tenafly and Fort Lee, NJ, as well as Monroe, Larchmont and Rockland County, NY. Agod was previously Broker of Record at Keller Williams Town Life Realty.
“I am thrilled to welcome Judit to the leadership team at Weichert,” said Joe McDonald, president of Residential Sales and Real Estate Services for Weichert, Realtors. “Judit is a strong negotiator and a skilled coach, excelling in both group settings and one-on-one instruction. Her high level of training and industry expertise will be valuable to her Weichert sales team. Under Judit’s guidance, I am confident the Bergen County/New York State Region is well-positioned for both immediate success and long-term growth.”
Agod joins Weichert with more than 25 years of industry and management experience. She is a licensed real estate instructor who holds many industry designations and certifications, including Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource, At Home with Diversity, Resort & Second Home Property Specialist and REALTORS Commitment to Excellence.
Agod, who is fluent in Hungarian, was appointed to the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service Board of Directors in 2023 for a three-year term, serving as vice president in 2024
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