Jennifer & Trisha
Beach Home Buyers: Jennifer & Trisha - Best Friends
Current Home: Manahawkin, NJ
Beach House Hunting In: The Jersey Shore
Beach Home Budget: $450,000
Trisha and Jennifer are besties, realtors, and beach bums on a mission! Some friendships are built slowly over time, however Trisha and Jennifer’s was instantaneous. From the moment they met in early 2023, during what was supposed to be a formal job interview, (Jennifer was interviewing at Trisha’s real estate brokerage) they clicked like they'd known each other for years. Same cork handbag. Same love of music. Same single-mom hustle. They’re bonded by a mutual love of health and wellness, (Pilates? Yes please!) the beach life, and being active, positive members of their community (Trisha’s even on the school board). They're also navigating the wild world of dating, co-parenting, and commissions, together, every step of the way. Oh, and they also have one big thing in common: they’re both real estate agents.
Jennifer is now on a mission to find a beach home for herself and her 7-year-old son, Hudson, and she’s doing it on her own terms. She’s representing herself in the transaction, not just because she can (she’s an experienced, fast-moving, ultra-sharp agent), but because she knows that she can a better deal for herself than another agent would be able to. She knows her needs better than anyone, and her background gives her a strategic edge in this competitive market. She's skipping the middleman, saving on commission, and streamlining the process, all while proving to herself and her son that she’s got this.
Although Jennifer is representing herself, what better bestie and fellow realtor to include in her home buying journey than her bestie Trisha. It’s a no brainer, she’s her best friend, fellow realtor, and no-nonsense truth-teller. Trisha knows what works, what doesn’t, and what Jennifer can’t (and shouldn’t) live without. She’s not afraid to tell Jennifer the truth about a beach home that’s a bad fit, and she brings a critical second set of eyes and unwavering support to every open house. Together, they’re searching for a home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gym space, curb appeal, and a fenced yard for Tilly (Jennifer’s adorable apricot micro Bernedoodle.) And of course: it needs to be close to the beach!
Jennifer grew up a true water child, with memories full of sun-soaked days on the sand crabbing, clamming, body surfing, and bonding with her family at the beach. Now, she’s determined to give her son that same magical seaside upbringing. Finding a beach home isn’t just a real estate move, it’s a new chapter, a fresh start, and the fulfillment of her lifelong dream of coastal living. And doing it all with her best friend by her side? It doesn’t get better than that.
Real Estate Agent: Jennifer - Manahawkin, NJ
Jennifer was born and raised in Wall, NJ and now calls Manahawkin home. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Minor in Dance from Franklin & Marshall College, Jennifer spent 16 years in Human Services and nonprofit leadership before transitioning into real estate in 2022. Her background gives her a sharp edge in communication, negotiation, and guiding people through big life transitions. Now a full-time realtor and social worker, Jennifer brings professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail to every transaction. She loves helping buyers—especially fellow single parents and first-timers—navigate the market with confidence and ease. A longtime Jersey Shore local, Jennifer knows the value of beachside living. Her goal? To help others find not just a house, but a home near the water where memories are made.