Selling houses, you say? Hmmmm. That was my initial reaction when my fiancé (at the time) mentioned I should join him at Joseph Murphy Better Homes and Gardens. Intrigued, I got my real estate license at Kovat’s School of Real Estate and 37 years later I am still loving this career choice.
As time went on, my husband Mark decided it was time for him to break into his own company to form Brown Commercial Realty, which has since become Brown Commercial Real Estate Services. I received my Real Estate Broker license to assist him with his life path. Partners in this endeavor, we also work together occasionally on commercial sales and leasing, and I also handle the office management side of the business.
Along the way we were also raising 4 children, Diana, Taylor, Joey and Bobby. We became involved in scouts, sports, dance, theatre, music; and loved every moment and memory. The kids are grown adults now and we have segued into the role of grandparents! We have a gorgeous Grandson. Did you notice I capitalized Grandson? Dean is just the most fun and so worthy of Capitals!
Fast forward to the five letter word….covid…do you see I did not capitalize covid? Well, prior to covid, I was feeling unsatisfied with work. I was truly missing the residential side of real estate. There is nothing I enjoy more than houses and good architecture. So, I began the formation of Diane Brown Real Estate during the lockdown period of covid. Trying to open a bank account with all the banks closed to any walk-in business and the NJ Real Estate Commission working out of their homes was the most challenging and frustrating aspect of the formation. Being patient and persistent, as I am, my company (Mark is also a partner) was fully formed during the most harrowing of circumstances. I am truly grateful for a good coming out of a bad.
Diane Brown Real Estate has been all I have dreamed of. Owning your own company is very fulfilling. According to the National Association of Realtors 2024 Profile of Real Estate Firms, 81% of all brokerages in this country are from independent single-office operations with an average of three Realtors in the office. I look forward to growing Diane Brown Real Estate and I am proud to be a part of Main Street America that moves families every day!
Joseph Brown
Allow me to introduce myself (reintroduce to some), my name is Joey Brown. I come from a background in Hospitality and Restaurant Management having graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 2015. My passion for hospitality started at a young age of 16 when I worked as a host at our local Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern. I fell in love with the industry and knew I could turn it into a professional career. Upon graduation, I took an entry level position with the Harvest Restaurant Group at Roots Steakhouse in Ridgewood. My role then grew into a management position as being the youngest manager at Roots Steakhouse in the Morristown location. In this capacity I played a crucial role in growing the revenue from 8 million to 10 million in sales. However, most people remember me creating memorable lasting experiences while serving you and your guests.
What many may not know is that during the 2020-2021 Covid years, I decided to change my career focus and I obtained my real estate license with the State of New Jersey. I am now proud to call myself a third generation Realtor®; as my grandfather (my namesake) and my parents have instilled in me a passion for the real estate industry. I am excited to combine my previous career into my new one, and I am looking forward to serving you in this new capacity. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or empty nesters looking to downsize, I am prepared to work hard for you while at the same time offering you exemplary service.
