Sharon Steele, Coldwell Banker

What area(s) do you service?

Central NJ, Cranford, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Clark, and Garwood

How did you get into real estate and what do you love about it?

After a 10 year career as an early childhood educator, I took on a much more challenging position as a stay at home mom, That role was a LOT. In order to re-activate my brain and re-enter the civilized world, I embarked on a journey in real estate. My kids say that because I spent so much time worrying about my clients, I stopped torturing them... it was a match made in heaven and a win-win for all!

What made you want to live in your current area?

The age-old story... I met a boy...

What makes living in your area so special?

I live in Cranford, which is known as a "modern-day Mayberry". The town is a delightful mix of great architecture, fantastic mom-and-pop shops, interesting restaurants, and a strong school system. Wonderful people live here, and I am grateful for the opportunity to call Cranford "home". It also doesn't hurt that the #1 Dive Bar in NJ is right down the street from my house!

A workday spent running around the neighborhood: what's your first stop and last stop?

My first stop is Track Five Coffee Shop for a Nutty Irishman and my last stop is Perrotti's (a Cranford institution... this old school Italian Butcher has been in business over 50 years). for dinner provisions.

Best restaurant/bar? Favorite spot for coffee?

The Riverside AKA The Dive is my favorite bar. My favorite restaurant? too hard to choose!

A day in the life: how are you spending a day off in your neighborhood/area?

A day off? What's that?

What's your favorite hidden gem?

My favorite gem is the Artist Framers... a great place to not only have framing done, but to purchase beautiful local art.

What is your favorite piece of your area's culture?

Our area's culture is very community oriented. Cranford is very much a "neighbor helping neighbor" place. For example: https://sharonsteelerealestate.com/flag-for-cranford/

Tell us a fun fact about you!

My dog looks like me... or vice versa.

Contact Sharon by email at @365cranfordwestfieldnj, follow her on Instagram at @ and on Facebook at @sharonsteelerealestate

Check out her website at www.sharonsteelerealestate.com