STEPHEN J. LEAR's Page

Tell us about yourself, who you are, what you do for work, how long you have lived or worked in Ridgewood?

Ridgewood Real Estate broker since 1973. Currently Broker Associate at
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE. I can be contacted by calling:
201-445-9400 ext 208 OFFICE or 201-675-0309 CELL
stephenjlear@optonline.net

I have been a Ridgewood Real Estate Broker specializing primarily in the Northwest
Bergen County area. RIDGEWOOD, GLEN ROCK, HO-HO-KUS, ALLENDALE, SADDLE RIVER, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, RAMSEY, MAHWAH, OAKLAND, FRANKLIN LAKES, WYCKOFF, WALDWICK AND MIDLAND PARK.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OR REALTORS (NAR)
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NJAR)
NEW JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE. www.njmls.com

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE MANAGER (CRB)
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST (CRS)
GRADUATE REALTOR INSTITUTE (GRI)

PRESIDENT OF THE NORTHWEST BERGEN BOARD OF REALTORS. (1985)
RECOGNIZED BY MY PEERS AS REALTOR OF THE YEAR (1985)
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS DISTINGUISHED SALES CLUB.
OVER 75% OF MY REAL ESTATE PRODUCTION IS GENERATED THROUGH PERSONAL REFERRALS.
***SERVICE***GUIDANCE***LEADERSHIP

EDUCATION:
Fort Lauderdale High School. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
University of Florida
University of Georgia:
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Henry W. Grady School of Journalism
Advertising/Public Relations Degree with Honors

Military Service:
United States Army (1967-1969)
Officer candidate school at Ft. Benning, Georgia
Vietnam veteran
Bronze star recipient.

What are your hobbies, sports or fun things you like to do?

Active member of Ridgewood A.M. Rotary Club.
I enjoy digital photography. World wide travel. Reading best selling books.
Working out at different local sports clubs.
Spending time with my first grandchild and of course my entire family.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
RIDGEWOOD A.M. ROTARY CLUB. www.ridgewoodamrotary.org, www.rotary.org
PRESIDENT (2005-2006)
SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD-JUNE 2006
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB COORDINATOR
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
WALTER D. HEAD FOUNDATION AWARD.
INITIATED FIRST HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR GALA FUNDRAISER HONORING
RAYMOND AND GLADYS GILMARTIN.
IN NOVEMBER 2003 PARTICIPATED IN A ROTARY SPONSORED TRIP TO HAITI.
PROJECT HOPE WHICH IS A RAPIDLY EXPANDING ORPHANAGE WITH OVER
600 BOYS, LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION. THE A.M. ROTARY HAS BEEN A
LEADING SUPPORTER AND ADVOCATE FOR THEOS WORK.
HANDS ON PARTICIPATION IN THE GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM. HOW AMAZING
TO KNOW THAT ROTARY HAS LITERALLY SAVED THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS
OF CHILDREN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
SERVICE ABOVE SELF IS THE ROTARY MOTTO.
EVERY ROTARIAN PRACTICES THE 4-WAY TEST:
Of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Community Blood Services Foundation Board of Trustees. (2005-2007)
www.communitybloodservices.org
Two term President of Ridgewood Kiwanis Club (1985-1987).
Board of Trustees: Ridgewood YWCA (1988-1993)
Ridgewood/Glen Rock Boy Scout Council
Ridgewood Junior Football Association
Ridgewood Junior Lacrosse Association
Ridgewood High School Football Scholarship Committee (1994-1998)
Active participant in record fundraiser for Gilda's Club.
Initiated statewide fundraiser for Operation Uplink. Ongoing support for our
military troops stationed in the Middle East..
Long time member of Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.

Why did you choose to live or work in Ridgewood?

Work

What Street do you live or work on in Ridgewood

HEIGHTS ROAD

Do you need Ridgewood Real Estate Info and if so what do you need?

I can provide useful Ridgewood Info

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Business Type (accountant, lawyer, insurance etc)

REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATE

What services do you provide?

I work with BUYERS and SELLERS. Primarily residential. Some commercial transactions. Residential rentals. Property management. I am a specialist
with families relocating to and from the United States.

What are you Business days and hours?

Generally, I am available 7 days a week for my clients and customers.
My business hours are very flexible.

Your Business Name

RE/MAX PROPERTIES RIDGEWOOD

Your Business Address, City, State and Zip

55 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07450

Your Business Phone Number

201-445-9400 ext 208

Your Cell Phone Number

201-675-0309

Your Business Fax Number

201-670-9342

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Anyone looking for positive, creative, proactive commentary regarding
todays residential marketplace should give me a call. I will always give
you my best thinking. An initial consultation is complimentary. Put my
35 years of professionalism to your best use.

Your e-Mail address

stephenjlear@optonline.net