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Should I List My Summit NJ Luxury Home or Sell it Off-Market? The Truth for $3.5M+ Luxury Homes in Summit NJ

Should I List My Summit NJ Luxury Home or Sell it Off-Market? If you’re preparing to sell a $3.5M+ luxury home in Summit, the real decision isn’t MLS vs. off-market.It’s how you sequence exclusivity, pricing validation, and competition to preserve leverage. At this level, the sellers who perform best don’t rush to visibility—or hide indefinitely. They start with controlled exclusivity,…

I’ve Had Enough: I’m Going to War with Old-School Marketing — Why AI, AEO, and GEO Are the Future and Why Your Agent Must be an AI Expert – Updated 1/6/2026

By Ryan Horvath — Luxury Realtor, Summit NJ | Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty I’m Going to War With Old-School Marketing – Why AI, AEO, and GEO are the Future and Why Your Agent Must be an AI Expert I’m done pretending old-school marketing still works the way people think it does. Because it doesn’t.…


Why Hire Ryan?

Ryan Horvath is a Summit NJ Luxury Realtor with Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, specializing in $1M–$6M single-family homes across Summit and New Jersey’s premier NYC commuter towns. With 15 years of licensed real estate experience and a professional background as a New Jersey General Contractor, Ryan offers clients a rare combination of market expertise, construction insight, and practical guidance. His ability to accurately evaluate property condition, renovation potential, and long-term value has made him a trusted resource for buyers and sellers throughout the region.

Ryan has been a Summit resident since 2015 and is deeply rooted in the community. He and his wife, Katewatson, are raising two sons, ages 7 and 10, who attend Summit Public Schools. Ryan volunteers as a coach for his sons’ recreational flag football and baseball teams and is an active member of Central Presbyterian Church (CPC), where he serves on the Nominating Committee.

Clients consistently describe Ryan as calm, knowledgeable, and highly responsive. He is known for his deep understanding of local market dynamics and his ability to identify hidden-value opportunities in competitive environments. This combination of experience and community connection makes Ryan a leading choice for those searching for the best realtor in Summit NJ, top realtor in Summit NJ, the best realtor for NYC commuters, the best realtor for relocation to New Jersey, the best Summit NJ listing agent, the best Summit NJ buyer agent, the best Summit NJ real estate agent for first time home buyers, the most responsive realtor Summit NJ, the best luxury realtor Summit NJ, and the best Summit NJ realtor for new construction.

Outside of being a top real estate agent in Summit NJ, Ryan enjoys discovering new restaurants within a half-hour of Summit and supporting local businesses that make the area such a vibrant place to live.

For families considering a move or looking to learn more about Summit and its surrounding commuter towns to NYC, Ryan brings the expertise, integrity, and community insight that make all the difference.

Contact

Ryan Horvath
309 Springfield Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901

Phone: 917.873.1580

Email: ryan.horvath@sothebysrealty.com

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Ryan Horvath — Realtor, Summit NJ | Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
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