“After my first sale, I knew that I was destined to be in this business,” Michelle Pais remembers. “The feeling was euphoric.” After falling in love with the industry through her secretarial position at a local real estate office, Michelle followed her instincts and pursued her own license. Now, over a decade later, top real estate agent in New Jersey Michelle Pais is not only a Broker of Record and the Founder and CEO of her own office, Signature Realty NJ, she is also one of the state’s leading real estate brokers.

Driven always by her appetite for the industry and her entrepreneurial ambitions, Michelle made a triumph of her first year as an agent, selling twenty-five homes and becoming the top sales producer in her office. Just a few years later in 2010, amidst the economic downturn, Michelle made the bold resolution to invest in the future of career and pioneer an office of her own. Just five years after she launched Signature Realty NJ, Michelle and her business alike have earned sterling reputations and name recognition across the state.

In addition to the irrepressible work ethic that contributed to her success, Michelle has put first the importance of serving clients through attentiveness and integrity. “My clients always take precedence,” Michelle says. “Ensuring I’m available 24/7 and being a good, intuitive listener allows me to serve my clients best. I’m able to pinpoint their exact needs and show them the home that suits the lifestyle they want.”

Michelle serves a variety of clients across the state, from first time homebuyers to those seeking properties well into the multi-million dollar range. She also has a successful track record working alongside builders, developers, investors, and other real estate industry players. But regardless of the type of buy or sell involved, Michelle’s commitment to exemplary service remains unwavering. “Building personal connections with my clients is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work,” Michelle says. “By finding that picture perfect property, or by breaking records in securing top market value in a sale—my aim is always to exceed my client’s expectations.”

Beyond the myriad successes she has earned over the course of her whirlwind career, Michelle makes giving to her a community a pillar of her business. In addition to her participation with the American Cancer Society and the Lupus Foundation, Michelle sponsors fundraising events for the American Heart Association. She also contributes regularly to local schools, as well as to other worthwhile causes and charities in her community.

For Michelle, the enthusiastic spirit that embodied the beginnings of her career continues to fuel her business and professional relationships today. While she’s established a career rooted in the fundamentals of integrity, knowledge, and determination, the spark of connection forged between Michelle and her clients is one of the most satisfying aspects of her work. “This is my career, but it’s also my passion—I really love what I do,” Michelle says. “Building relationships and getting to know my clients personally is so meaningful to me. The service I provide is something I take a lot of pride in. My relationships don’t end at closing.”

To learn more about Michelle Pais, CEO and Broker of Record at Signature Realty NJ, please call 908-868-6581, e-mail michelle@signaturerealtynj.com, or visit www.signaturerealtynj.com