If you're a first-time homebuyer in Union County - especially Cranford, Westfield, or the surrounding neighborhoods and you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start and who to trust stop everything right now and call Sharon Steele. She is, without a doubt, the best real estate agent you will ever work with. We were first-time buyers relocating from NYC, and the process felt intimidating, overwhelming and unclear until Sharon entered the picture. We were referred to Sharon and told that she was “the Queen of Cranford real estate.” And boy did she live up to that title with 100% accuracy - and that doesn’t even capture just how special she truly is. From our first conversation, Sharon treated us like we were her only clients. She even scheduled a 90-minute call just to walk us through a sample contract, line by line, answering every question we had with patience and clarity (before we even stepped foot in a prospective house). Her goal wasn’t to sell us a house quickly - her goal was to empower us, educate us, and help us find the right home for us. We immediately felt safe, cared for, informed, and most importantly, we felt heard and respected. One of Sharon’s greatest strengths is her ability to meet people where they are. She took the time to understand both my husband and me as individuals - our personalities, our priorities, even the way we process information, and she seamlessly blended our needs into a unified vision (she’s a pro people). She became the perfect bridge between our perspectives, ensuring we both felt heard, understood, and excited about every step. Sharon really took the time to get to know us as a couple. She asked thoughtful questions, picked up on our preferences before we verbalized them, and quickly became someone we trusted implicitly. She was consultative without ever being pushy. At every showing, she was already two steps ahead, zeroing in on the features we’d care about most and steering us away from anything that would be a mismatch. Her insight saved us time and frustration, and was much appreciated throughout every step of the process. She always presented the pros and cons of every single property and respected our pace and comfort. She is a straight shooter, absolutely hilarious and so fun to be around and work with. Weekend home tours with her became the highlight of our week. She is an absolute joy to work with. She showed us homes throughout Cranford, Westfield and Berkeley Heights (but we REALLY wanted Cranford). Before she even showed us the house we now call home, she knew it was the one for us. Sharon had an uncanny ability to understand exactly what we were looking for and her instinct for what would resonate with us was nothing short of remarkable. Sharon understood our must-haves and deal-breakers so deeply that we often found ourselves nodding in agreement before she even finished pointing them out. She would walk into a home and know instantly whether or not it was a fit for us - she truly has a gift for reading her clients. Her intuitive grasp of what we wanted in a home made the process feel effortless. So much so that the second we stepped foot in our house, we knew instantly that it was our forever home. Her support didn’t stop after we found the house. She guided us throughout the negotiation and offer process with ease and confidence. We knew that we had Sharon in our corner every step of the way. Thanks to her guidance, expansive network, and expertise, we bought our dream home in Cranford. Sharon is the absolute BEST realtor in Union County for a reason:Her deep knowledge and expertise in the local market is unmatched.She has a dream team network of referrals - our inspector and attorney were both phenomenal.Her communication and transparency are absolutely flawless. (we loved that she was always available whenever we needed her or had a question via text and phone)Her emotional intelligence and ability to guide you through the rollercoaster of buying a home is a superpower in real estate. She treated us like family. And now, after months of laughs, learning, and milestones together, we’re lucky to call her a close friend. We still can’t believe how lucky we were to find her. If you’re looking to buy a home in Cranford or anywhere in Union County don’t settle. Work with Sharon Steele. She’s not just a top real estate agent - she’s a unicorn.Thank you Sharon (and Angela!) for all that you’ve done and continue to do for us! We love you so much.