Title: Broker of Record, Realtor, and Owner
Company: Snap N Shop Homes
Location: Totowa, New Jersey, United States
Joann Marie Tarabokija, broker of record, realtor, and owner at Snap N Shop Homes, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in real estate.
Ms. Tarabokija has built a successful career in real estate, focusing on foreclosures, short sales, investment properties, commercial buildings, relocation, first-time home buyers, and wealthy buyers. She currently serves as the broker of record and owner of real estate brokerage Snap N Shop Homes and has been a realtor since 2017. In this capacity, she assists clients with buying, selling, and renting homes, as well as acquiring investment properties, commercial buildings, and businesses. In light of her impressive undertakings, she was featured in Top Agent Magazine in 2022 and received the Excellence Award from the National Association of Realtors in 2021 and 2022.
Additionally, Ms. Tarabokija serves as a board member of the Bergen County Realtors, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the real estate industry in Bergen County, offering resources, networking opportunities, and support for local real estate professionals, and is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®, a leading professional organization that represents real estate professionals across the United States, offering advocacy, education, and resources to support the industry and uphold ethical standards. Laying a solid educational foundation, she earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2012 and is a Certified Short Sales Specialist, allowing her to negotiate with lenders, manage paperwork, and navigate the legal and financial aspects of short sales to help clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Reflecting on her career path, Ms. Tarabokija obtained her real estate license after a close friend advised her to enter the industry, which had been a long-standing aspiration of hers. She started her career as a realtor in 2017, driven by her desire to own her own business and assist those in need. She takes great pride in receiving the Excellence Award from the National Association of Realtors, a recognition given to real estate professionals who demonstrate exceptional performance and service in the industry for two consecutive years, 2021 and 2022, and helping many people secure their homes.
Ms. Tarabokija attributes her success to her creativity and ability to think outside the box. She also explains that her positive outlook and belief that there is a solution to every issue, along with the encouragement of a friend who motivated her to get her real estate license, have been crucial to getting her to where she is today. Her passion for helping middle-class and lower-income families buy homes also drives her motivation and ambition, and the satisfaction she derives from seeing individuals in their own homes is a significant source of personal fulfillment. When advising aspiring professionals, she emphasizes that no dream is too small or too big and that anything is possible with hard work. Looking ahead, she aims to expand her company and establish a presence in other states across the U.S., eager to grow her brokerage and broaden its reach. In her free time, she enjoys studying market trends and exploring creative outlets in various aspects of her life.
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