Mary Premtaj, Founding Agent, Broker Associate
Experience. Perspective. Trusted guidance. Mary Premtaj guides clients through complex real estate decisions with clarity, thoughtful listening, and seasoned strategic insight. Based in Franklin Lakes, Mary has spent more than two decades advising buyers and sellers throughout Bergen County and the surrounding communities. Her approach begins with understanding – not only the property involved, but the people and circumstances behind each move. Through careful listening and guided conversation, Mary helps clients gain clarity, weigh their options thoughtfully, and move forward with confidence. Clients often describe her presence as calm, steady, and reassuring – qualities that become especially valuable during complex or high-stakes transactions. With more than $750 million in career sales, Mary brings a seasoned understanding of market dynamics and negotiation strategy. She advocates skillfully on behalf of her clients while navigating transactions with discretion, professionalism, and disciplined judgment. Mary is also recognized for her creative eye and her ability to thoughtfully position homes in the marketplace. From architecture and design details to marketing and presentation, she ensures each property is introduced with authenticity and visual integrity while helping buyers recognize the full potential of a home.
As the Founding Agent and Team Lead of The Premtaj Team at Compass New Jersey LLC, Mary has ranked among the top ½% of real estate professionals in Bergen County since 2009 and has earned New Jersey’s Circle of Excellence Award each year since 2010. Her listings and market insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and 201 Magazine, and have appeared on Open House NYC. She has also been quoted in the annual Compass Ultra-Luxury Report, where her perspective on high-end market trends contributes to broader insights on the luxury real estate landscape. Prior to real estate, Mary began her career as a Foreign Currency Trader on Wall Street, an experience that continues to shape her analytical and strategic approach today. Over the years, Mary has become a trusted resource to her clients as well as to the attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals who work with her to guide shared clients through important transitions.
Mary remains closely involved in every transaction and works alongside the experienced professionals of The Premtaj Team, including Michele Gordon, Wendy Gronich, and Christian Schaefers, ensuring each client benefits from both her personal guidance and the team’s collective expertise. Much of Mary’s business comes through repeat clients and trusted referrals – relationships built over time through thoughtful guidance, discretion, and consistently strong outcomes.
THE PREMTAJ TEAM – COMPASS
Northern Bergen County Regional Office
1 Franklin Ave, Suite 2-3, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
O: 551.284.0175 | M: 201.410.8022 mary.premtaj@compass.com
