Terrie O'Connor Realtors showed up and stood out at the Greater Bergen Realtors mid-year meeting yesterday! We had an absolutely incredible showing, and our team completely dominated the spotlight! We just have to shout it from the rooftops because our TOCR family is truly unmatched!

Rising Star Nominees: Out of the entire regional association, only 9 agents were nominated for the "Rising Star" award—and nearly half of them are from our family! Huge congrats to: Frank J. Cascio, Ligia Elena McAlear, Daniel J. Peragine and Jaclyn D. Walker.

Leadership Academy Graduate: Shoutout to Anastasia Pinnick for graduating from the Leadership Academy! She was one of just 8 elite individuals selected for this program this year. Amazing job, Anastasia!

RPAC Spotlight: Kudos to Patti DePhillips for delivering a fantastic presentation on behalf of RPAC! 

Thank you as well to all of our dedicated agents representing TOCR and the industry on the Greater Bergen and NJMLS Board of Directors and RPAC. We are so incredibly proud of you all for showing the industry what leadership looks like!

Make sure to give these rockstars a huge high five when you see them in the office!   

Our founder and CEO, Terrie O’Connor, just announced the launch of our brand-new Grace Foundation Fundraising Committee! From supporting local food banks to global relief efforts, our team is always ready to step up—and now we’re taking our impact to the next level.    

Agents & Staff — We Need You! Want to pull up a chair at the corporate table and help steer our upcoming charitable initiatives? If you have fundraising experience or just a huge passion for giving back, shoot Terrie a text or email to join the committee! We can’t wait to see what this new team dreams up next!     

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Mellisa Cabrera brings a strong foundation in client service, business operations, and transaction coordination to her role as a real estate professional. With deep roots in Bergen County, she offers clients valuable local insight and a genuine understanding of the communities she serves.

Throughout her career, Mellisa has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring that every detail is managed with care. Her business experience coordinating complex transactions and supporting clients through important decisions has equipped her with the organizational skills, responsiveness, and problem-solving abilities that are essential in today's northern New Jersey real estate market.

Mellisa is committed to providing buyers and sellers with the resources, guidance, and market knowledge they need to make confident decisions. She understands that real estate is more than a transaction—it's a significant life event—and she takes pride in creating a smooth, positive experience from the first conversation through closing.

Whether helping first-time buyers, growing families, downsizers, or investors, Mellisa combines professionalism, integrity, and personalized attention to help her clients achieve their real estate goals throughout Bergen County and the surrounding areas.

Dedicated. Resourceful. Client-Focused. Mellisa Cabrera is the real estate agent ready to help you navigate your next move with confidence.

You can reach her at the Terrie O'Connor Gateway Group Office located at 464 Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Her cell phone is  551-455-3920.  Her email is mcabrera@tocr.com 

Your Strategic Advantage in North Jersey Real Estate

Daniel Garbaccio brings a powerful blend of corporate financial acumen, profound local market knowledge, and extensive investment experience to Terrie O'Connor Realtors. His background includes leading pricing strategy and deal desk operations for a major office services corporation, where he routinely negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts with Fortune 500 companies. This high-stakes negotiation expertise directly translates into an elite competitive advantage for his real estate clients, ensuring they achieve optimal outcomes at the closing table.

As an active real estate investor with a personal portfolio spanning Bergen and Passaic counties, Dan doesn't just study the market—he lives it. A lifelong Waldwick resident, he offers deep personal familiarity with Northwest Bergen County and bordering Passaic County, providing sharp, data-driven insights rooted in real-world experience. He excels at analyzing property values, spotting hidden potential, and brings a practical eye for home renovations to every transaction.

Dan balances his analytical precision with an approachable, consultative style. A devoted husband and the proud father of a new daughter, he knows firsthand the value of finding the perfect community for a growing family. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, seasoned investor, or looking to sell, Dan takes the time to understand your goals and deliver exceptional results.

Dan can be reached in the Terrie O'Connor Realtors Wyckoff office at 201.891.0100, on his cell phone at 201.638.2722, or via email at dgarbaccio@tocr.com.

🏡 Home prices across North Jersey continue to climb while inventory is giving buyers more options. 📈

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just watching the market, having the right strategy matters. Connect with your favorite TOCR agent to learn more! 🔑

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