Jim Van Note has been actively involved in real estate for more than 20 years as investor and developer, and has been an agent for Rhodes Van Note for 14 years, achieving the Silver and Bronze awards from NJAR several times.

A Montclair native, Jim is a well-known community member and has participated in the local rugby and soccer teams. Jim says, "Growing up here gives me a first hand knowledge of the area and helps me match my clients' lifestyle with Montclair and our surrounding communities. My experience in real estate development and the construction field has also given me the understanding of the fundamentals of a house and I am able to help both buyers and sellers assess their needs. I can make wise recommendations about home improvements that make sense and I have good relationships with experienced local contractors. This is a tremendous advantage to clients as they try to decide whether it is worth putting more money into their current home or if it is time to sell. Buyers appreciate someone who can guide them through the ins and outs of a house especially if it is their home.”

In past years, Jim has been a top producer with over ten million is sales in Essex County. As Brigitte Van Note, Broker/Owner says, “Jim’s tremendous success in real estate can be directly attributed to his ability to foster solid relationships with the entire real estate community, a total commitment to his clients’ happiness, his outstanding talent as a communicator and his excellent listening skills to understand fully what his clients are looking for. He fits in perfectly as part of the enthusiastic Rhodes Van Note team where we cherish the word of mouth recognition our clients give us as a locally owned and operated independent firm that delivers cutting edge technology with a home town touch.”