The Silver Award Recognizes Serious, Steady Production at BHGRE Green Team

Some awards celebrate a single big moment. The Silver Award at BHGRE Green Team celebrates something different. It celebrates the kind of consistent, committed production that builds real careers and real reputations in the communities we serve.

To earn the Silver Award, an agent must close between $3 million and $5.99 million in a single year. That means showing up, doing the work, and delivering results for buyers, sellers, and investors across Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ — month after month, deal after deal.

In 2025, eleven BHGRE Green Team agents did exactly that.

2025 Silver Award Winners — $3 Million to $5.99 Million

Vanessa Wight

Vanessa brings energy, market knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping her clients win. Her Silver Award in 2025 is a reflection of the trust her clients place in her and the results she delivers in a competitive market.

Ted Van Laar

Ted Van Laar is a steady, reliable presence in the BHGRE Green Team family. His ability to connect with clients and guide them through the process with confidence has earned him a strong reputation and strong results year after year.

James Cosenza

James Cosenza brings a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of what buyers and sellers need in today’s market. His Silver Award in 2025 speaks to his commitment to doing the job right every single time.

Geoffrey Green

Geoffrey Green knows how to build relationships that lead to results. His production in 2025 is a testament to the loyalty of his clients and his ability to consistently deliver for them in markets across the region.

Charles Nagy

Charles Nagy brings a calm, professional approach to every transaction he handles. Closing between $3 and $6 million in 2025 is the result of years of building trust in the communities he serves across our four markets.

Rosemary Thompson

Rosemary Thompson is the kind of agent who makes every client feel like their home is the only home that matters. Her Silver Award reflects the care, attention, and expertise she brings to every single transaction.

Kellie Fischer

Kellie Fischer has a natural ability to connect with people and make the real estate process feel less stressful. Her 2025 Silver Award is a well-earned recognition of the hard work she puts in for every buyer and seller she represents.

Pip Klein

Pip Klein brings local expertise and a personal touch to every deal. Closing this level of volume in 2025 is proof that Pip knows these markets and knows how to help clients navigate them with confidence.

Judith Longo

Judith Longo has spent years building a reputation for honesty, hard work, and results. Her Silver Award in 2025 reflects everything that makes her a trusted name in real estate across our markets.

Tom Folino

Tom Folino spent 37 years teaching in the Warwick Valley Central School District and another 20 years as Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach. He founded the Warwick AAU Basketball program, ran a summer basketball camp for 14 years, and coached Little League, youth soccer, and youth basketball. If you grew up in Warwick, chances are Tom had a hand in shaping your community.

Kimberly Lasalandra

Kimberly Lasalandra brings dedication and a deep knowledge of the local market to every transaction she handles. Her production in 2025 is a strong signal to any buyer or seller looking for an agent who gets things done.

What Closing $3 to $6 Million Really Means

This level of production means you are actively closing multiple transactions a year and doing it well enough that clients keep referring you. It means you understand how to price a home, how to market it, how to negotiate, and how to keep the process moving even when things get complicated.

In markets like Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ, that kind of knowledge is not built overnight. It is earned through real experience with real clients in real market conditions.

These ten agents have earned it.

What This Means If You Are Buying or Selling

When you are choosing a real estate agent, you want someone with a proven track record. Not someone who is still figuring it out. Not someone who dabbles. You want someone who has been doing this consistently, at volume, in the market where you want to buy or sell.

Every Silver Award agent on this list has done exactly that. They know the neighborhoods, they know the buyers, and they know what it takes to get a deal done in our region.

If you are ready to buy or sell in Orange County, Rockland County, Sussex County, or Passaic County, you have ten proven professionals to choose from right here.

Connect with our team today at greenteamrealty.com.

What This Means If You Are an Agent

Ten agents hitting Silver-level production in a single year is not a coincidence. It is what happens when talented, motivated people are part of a brokerage that actually supports them.

BHGRE Green Team provides the brand, the tools, the training, and the team culture that helps agents grow their business year over year. Whether you are just starting to build momentum or you are ready to push past the next production level, our markets across Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ offer real opportunity for agents who are ready to take it.

Is your current brokerage giving you what you need to grow? Let us have that conversation. Reach out to BHGRE Green Team today.

Congratulations to All Ten Silver Award Winners

To Vanessa Wight, Ted Van Laar, James Cosenza, Geoffrey Green, Charles Nagy, Rosemary Thompson, Kellie Fischer, Pip Klein, Judith Longo, and Kimberly Lasalandra:

This award is yours. It represents every early morning, every late night, every tough negotiation, and every client you went the extra mile for in 2025. We see the work you put in and we are incredibly proud to celebrate you.

Thank you for being the heart of BHGRE Green Team.

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The Gold Award Celebrates High-Volume Production at BHGRE Green Team

In real estate, consistency is everything. Anyone can have one good month. But closing between $6 million and $7.99 million in a single year? That takes a whole different level of skill, focus, and commitment.

The Gold Award at BHGRE Green Team recognizes agents who hit that mark. It is a signal to buyers, sellers, and fellow agents that this person knows what they are doing and has the results to back it up across our markets in Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ.

This year, two agents took home the Gold.

2025 Gold Award Winners — $6 Million to $7.99 Million

Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor has called Upper Greenwood Lake home since 1988, where he and his wife raised their two children and put down roots in the lake community he loves. Before real estate, he spent decades in the supermarket industry working his way up to store manager. That background in management and customer service shaped the philosophy he brings to every deal: client first, always.

Licensed in both New Jersey and New York, Patrick serves buyers and sellers across Morris, Passaic, Bergen, and Sussex counties in NJ and Orange and Rockland counties in NY. He is also a proud affiliate of Veterans United. Patrick brings integrity, strong negotiation skills, and a friendly no-pressure style that makes even complex transactions feel manageable.

Carol Buchanan

Carol Buchanan learned real estate from the ground up, literally. She started on the administrative side of a large new-construction home site, involved in every stage of the building and selling process. That foundation shaped everything about how she works today.

Carol is an Associate Broker with designations including GRI, CRS, ABR, and SFR, and a recipient of the Hudson Valley Five Star Professionals Award, given to only 5% of Realtors based on integrity and superior client service. As she puts it: “It’s the true interest in your client and the love of real estate that makes you work hard to overcome the obstacles that arise.”

A longtime Warwick resident, Carol serves on the Board of Directors for the Lions Club of Warwick and drives for Meals on Wheels. That same commitment to people is what her clients experience in every transaction.

What Closing $6 to $8 Million Really Means

This level of production means you are moving multiple properties a year at significant price points. It means your clients are not just satisfied, they are referring you to people they trust. It means you have the skill to handle the details, the negotiation, and the pressure that comes with high-stakes real estate transactions.

In markets like Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ, reaching Gold level means you understand local pricing, buyer demand, and what it takes to stand out in a competitive listing environment. Patrick and Carol have proven they can do exactly that.

What This Means If You Are Buying or Selling

If you are looking for a real estate agent who has a proven track record in your market, Gold-level agents like Patrick Taylor and Carol Buchanan are exactly who you want.

They have the experience to price your home correctly so it does not sit on the market. They have the connections to find buyers before a listing even goes public. And they have the negotiation skills to make sure you are not leaving money on the table when it counts most.

Whether you are buying or selling in Orange County, Rockland County, Sussex County, or Passaic County, these are agents who deliver.

Ready to work with a proven agent? Visit greenteamrealty.com/directory to get connected today.

What This Means If You Are an Agent

Gold-level production does not happen by accident. It happens when an agent has the right support, the right systems, and the right brokerage behind them.

At BHGRE Green Team, we invest in the people on our team. Whether you are just hitting your stride or you are ready to break into the next level, our brokerage offers the tools, the training, the brand, and the culture to help you get there.

Our agents across Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ are proof that growing your business is possible when you are in the right place.

Is your current brokerage helping you grow? If the answer is not a strong yes, let us talk.

Congratulations, Patrick and Carol

To Patrick Taylor and Carol Buchanan: your dedication, your client focus, and your hard work in 2025 did not go unnoticed. This Gold Award belongs to you and we are proud to celebrate everything you have built.

Thank you for making BHGRE Green Team better every single day.

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The Platinum Award Recognizes Elite Production at BHGRE Green Team

There is a level of performance in real estate that goes beyond just doing a good job. It is the kind of consistency that builds a real career, earns repeat clients, and makes a lasting mark on the communities you serve.

The Platinum Award at BHGRE Green Team honors agents who close between $8 million and $11.99 million in sales volume in a single year. This is not a participation award. This is proof of elite-level production backed by real results across our markets in Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ.

This year, two agents earned that distinction.

🥇 2025 Platinum Award Winners — $8 Million to $11.99 Million

Karen Adatto

Karen Adatto has been listing and selling homes in Ringwood, Wanaque, and West Milford since 1988. That is over 38 years of local knowledge, thousands of closed deals, and a reputation built entirely on results and personal attention.

Before real estate, Karen built her foundation in inside sales, which gave her the communication skills and client instincts she still brings to every transaction today. She spent nearly 37 years at the Coldwell Banker Ringwood office before joining BHGRE Green Team, operating out of 130 Skyline Drive right in the heart of the community she has served her entire career.

Karen is not just an agent in this market. She raised her family here, volunteered with local PTOs, the Ringwood Junior Woman’s Club, and St. Catherine’s parish. She knows this community the way only someone who truly lived it can. When Karen is your agent, that depth of experience works for you from day one.

She brings a level of professionalism and client care that sets her apart in every transaction. Closing between $8 and $12 million in 2025 is a testament to the trust her buyers and sellers place in her, and the results she consistently delivers. Karen knows these markets deeply and she knows how to get her clients to the finish line.

Christine Burger

Christine Burger was born and raised in Ringwood and still lives there today. She volunteers in her church community, cheers at youth soccer, hikes the trails, and kayaks the reservoir. She does not just work in this community. She is this community.

Before real estate, Christine ran a preschool in Ringwood, which gave her sharp organizational skills, a talent for building trust, and a deep understanding of what local families need. Those same qualities make her an exceptional agent.

Together with Karen Adatto, Christine is one half of the Hometown Realty Team at BHGRE Green Team, based out of the Fieldstone Shopping Center in Ringwood. Two agents who know this market from the inside out and show up for every client like a neighbor would.

She is the kind of agent who makes the complicated feel simple. Her Platinum Award in 2025 reflects years of hard work, sharp market instincts, and a genuine commitment to every person she represents. From first-time buyers to experienced sellers, Christine brings the knowledge and the care that makes a real difference.

What Closing $8 to $12 Million Really Means

Closing this much volume in a single year means you are not just busy. You are trusted. It means clients are recommending you to people they love because you delivered for them. It means you know how to price a home, how to negotiate, and how to keep a deal together when things get tough.

In markets like Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ, that kind of experience is worth a lot. These are not simple markets. They move fast, they shift often, and they reward agents who know what they are doing.

Karen and Christine know what they are doing.

What This Means If You Are Buying or Selling

Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you will make in the buying or selling process. The wrong agent can cost you time, money, and a lot of stress.

Working with a Platinum-level agent means working with someone who has proven, in the real world, that they can get results. Karen Adatto and Christine Burger have done it at scale, across multiple transactions, in the markets where you want to buy or sell.

If you are thinking about making a move in Orange County, Rockland County, Sussex County, or Passaic County, these are the agents you want in your corner.

Ready to get started? Visit greenteamrealty.com/directory to connect with our team today.

What This Means If You Are an Agent

If you are a real estate agent who is hungry to grow and you have been wondering what it would take to reach this level, the answer starts with your environment.

The agents earning Platinum awards at BHGRE Green Team are not working in isolation. They are plugged into a brokerage that gives them real support, real tools, and a real brand that opens doors. Our markets across Orange County NY, Rockland County NY, Sussex County NJ, and Passaic County NJ are full of opportunity for agents who are ready to take the next step.

If your current brokerage is not helping you get there, maybe it is time to look at what BHGRE Green Team can offer you.

Thinking about making a move? Reach out to us and let us have that conversation.

Congratulations, Karen and Christine

To Karen Adatto and Christine Burger: your hard work, your dedication to your clients, and your commitment to excellence are what make this brokerage great. This award is well earned and we could not be more proud.

Thank you for everything you do for your clients and for BHGRE Green Team.

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At Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team, we know that real estate success is built on more than numbers. It’s about trust, consistency, and guiding clients through life’s biggest milestones with care.

Each month, we spotlight agents who go above and beyond, delivering results while creating meaningful experiences for buyers and sellers. From new listings to smooth closings, these professionals continue to set the standard.

📈 Top Agents by Most Listed Units – January 2026

These agents expanded opportunities for sellers and gave buyers more choices in today’s market.

• Nicole McCormick
• James Cosenza
• Lilya “Lily” Moroses & Kellie Fischer
• Vanessa Wight
• Kimberly Lasalandra
• The Hometown Realty Team (Christine Burger & Karen Adatto)
• Kristi Anderson
• Susan Lynch
• Rudolph “Rudy” Tomaselli Jr.
• Vikki Garby

🏡 Top Agents by Most Closed Units – January 2026

These professionals led the way in successful closings, helping clients settle into new homes with confidence.

• Kristi Anderson
• Patrick Taylor
• Kellie Fischer
• Giovanni Lasalandra
• The Hometown Realty Team (Christine Burger & Karen Adatto)
• Ted Van Laar
• Vikki Garby
• Edward Sattler
• Robert “Bob” Valentine & Nancy Sardo
• James Cosenza

💼 Top Agents by Sales Volume – January 2026

These agents achieved outstanding results, showcasing the strength of trusted guidance and market expertise.

• Kristi Anderson
• Patrick Taylor
• Kellie Fischer
• Nancy Sardo
• Robert “Bob” Valentine
• Giovanni Lasalandra
• James Cosenza
• Judith Longo & Rosemary Thompson
• Kathleen O’Keefe
• Nicole McCormick

Why It Matters

Choosing the right agent means choosing someone who:

• Understands the market and acts decisively
• Maximizes visibility through strong networks and tools
• Negotiates with your best interests at heart
• Has a proven track record of success

👏 Congratulations to all our January leaders!
Your dedication, expertise, and client‑first approach continue to elevate our community and set the bar higher every month.

Thinking about buying or selling? Connect with one of our top agents and experience the difference trusted guidance makes.