Seasoned and savvy, Kelly O’Kelly has been a local real estate expert since 2013. Her background in Social Work and Education make her uniquely gifted at guiding her clients through the complicated process of buying and selling homes. A successful Realtor, Kelly is also a Summit resident and proud parent of 3 children offering her uncommon insight into what today’s buyers and sellers really need. With her open communication style, Kelly offers assurance and a client-driven approach every step of the way, putting her client’s needs at the forefront of every transaction.
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"Kim has extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and is very attentive to your needs. She had great focus on selling our home and did so in a short period of time for a great price. We would recommend and use Kim Cannon if we were to sell."
-Elena N., Client
"Highly recommend Kim and we have to our friends and family. She is knowledgeable, thorough and honest. She spent a lot of time with us and listened to our wants and needs. She has a tremendous knowledge of the area and goes the extra mile to ensure you're very happy and making the right purchase for you."
-Mary C., Client
"Knowledgeable, patient, thorough, organized, and kind are some words that my husband and I would use to describe our experience with Kim. We met her 3 years ago to get educated on the market, but didn't make any moves. Then last summer, we called her again and began looking in both Summit and Chatham. She is ultra-responsive, engaged, hard-working, and knowledgeable. We really appreciate her consultative style and listening capabilities. She takes the time to learn your needs and understand your priorities. We closed a couple of weeks ago and LOVE our place. Kim helped us identify a home to meet the needs of our family, and we are very happy with our overall experience with her."
-Elaine M., Client
"This was our second home we sold with Kim, loved working with her. We never had to worry about details, we trust her knowledge and her negotiation skills are tops."
-Carol Ann W., Client
"Having bought and sold several homes over the last 37 years, I can say without reservation that Kim was the most capable professional in all transactional areas that I have worked with. Additionally, she was very accessible, thorough, provided excellent counsel, and brought consistency and calm to what can be an anxiety producing process."
-Mark D., Client
"Kim helped us look for and eventually find our first house in the Summit / Chatham area. Since we are transitioning to the suburbs, we wanted someone that knew the area extremely well and would be a reliable and steady guide for us through the process. Kim was the perfect fit combining her experience with having lived and raised her family in the area. She steadily guided us through matching our wish list with the pros and cons of the various neighborhoods. Kim was a calm and reliable resource when it came to negotiating the price of our house and she helped us navigate the closing process with quality recommendations for things like inspectors, knowledgeable input on how things work and even personal assistance in getting a few things done. I already have recommended Kim to friends and would highly recommend her to others in the future."
-David P., Client
"Kim is thoroughly professional & makes a science of selling a home. She understands that buying/selling a home is emotional & still able to get everyone to work realistically. I think the biggest advantage is that other agents also respect her skills & judgment."
-Ken C., Client
"Kim was very helpful and knowledgeable with our home search in Summit. She made the process very easy by being accessible and accommodating. Kim has continued to be helpful through our transition to our new town."
-Barbara F., Client
"We were referred to Kim by another Coldwell Banker realtor who handled an earlier purchase for us but was not as familiar with Summit, NJ. Kim took my wife around town and displayed a depth of local knowledge with respect to neighborhoods and schools that was very comforting since we were moving cross-country and did not have the ability to spend much time browsing. Once we decided to put in a bid on a property in Summit she gave us excellent advice on the negotiation, on the selection of a lawyer, and throughout the contract, inspection and closing process. She is personally acquainted with everyone involved, both on our side and on the side of the seller. In several instances she acted as our direct representative given the distance involved, and was extremely accommodating in being present as needed."
-Jared G., Client
"I don’t believe we would be in the home we are in today without the fantastic work of Kim. Kim’s local knowledge, relationship with selling broker, expertise of the process, timing of execution and assistance with negotiations ultimately closed the deal for us. She has a full understanding of this process and made it simple on us (the buyer), while moving through a complex transaction. I recommend Kim’s work very highly to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!"
-Dan M., Client
"We interviewed four of the top realtors in the New Providence/Summit area and chose Kim Cannon's Team. Her team offered excellent marketing strategies, first-hand knowledge of local schools and experience "staging" our home to sell quickly. Kim and Anne were always available to take our calls and provide assistance. The response was overwhelming and our home sold within two weeks (w/multiple offers.) We would recommend Kim Cannon and her team, Anne and Sally."
-Debbie L., Client
"We were very happy working with Kim! She has seemingly unparalleled knowledge of the areas we were primarily looking into (Chatham and Summit), kept us abreast of new houses coming to market, had a good sense after the first meeting of our aesthetic and what we were looking for, and kept the houses she took us to or raised to us tied to our end goal. Kim and her team also made ample time to discuss with us the positives and negatives of various comps to properties we were interested in, and spent more than a few hours with us on the phone analyzing spreadsheets!"
-Marlo P., Client
"Kim helped us buy our first house in an area we were not very familiar with. Her inside knowledge of the area and complete honesty made sure we ended up in a home we love. Her top priority was clearly to make sure we bought a house in a location that was exactly what we wanted, not just a sale for herself. Kim's assistance in the inspection and closing process was top notch and made the whole process for first time home buyers much less stressful and complicated than I've heard of others' experiences. Her response time to emails and phone calls far exceeded our expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone looking for a true honest professional."
-Melissa W., Client
"Kim Cannon is professional and savvy. She knows the local real estate market very well. I have complete confidence in her abilities. That accounts for a lot as buying and selling a house is a daunting process. Kim is down-to-earth and easy to communicate with. I felt I received wise counsel on matters of selling my house. I would recommend Kim to anyone in the market for buying or selling their home."
-Tamara H., Client
"Kim is the best real estate agent we've ever worked with. She is quick to understand your needs and interests and match them with the right property. We liked how Kim gave us honest assessments and recommendations and she would tell us when she thought a property was not the right fit for us. Kim and her team are quick to respond to questions and concerns. They provide an excellent service and immediately address any issues during the buying/selling process. From finding the right house, to writing the perfect offer letter, to getting us through the inspections and closing, they eased us through the process. We highly recommend Kim and her team as one of the best realtor groups we have ever worked."
-Edward P., Client
"In the past twenty-five years, my husband and I have brought and sold over nine properties and had several different agents. This last experience with Kim Cannon by far was the smoothest, most professional and successful I have ever had. In this economy and poor housing environment you need to have an agent that is honest, motivated, and extremely helpful. She gave us so much useful information on how to present our house in one of the toughest housing markets and held our hand thru the complete process. I can highly recommend Kim for all your real estate needs."
-Karie D., Client
"In 2007 and then again in 2012 I thought I wanted to sell my house. By 2014 I finally told Kim I wanted to rent the house. Each time I called Kim she was so professional and helpful. After finding someone to rent the house she acted quickly and helped me through the process. When the time comes to sell I will not hesitate to call Kim. I would recommend her without any reservation."
-Roberta L., Client
"Kim has been my real estate broker for several years. She found reliable tenants for my rental property and recently she assisted me in the purchase of another property. I have found all my experiences to be positive, Kim is very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of buying and selling, she provided valuable market information that allowed me to make informed decisions in negotiations and through out the entire process from offer to closing. I would highly recommend Kim for anyone seeking a real estate professional."
-Kelly A., Client
"We worked with a number of realtors over the years and Kim was absolutely the best one, by far. She listened to all of our wants and showed us a ton a great options, without ever being salesy. She always pointed out the pros and cons with each property and highlighted things we would not have been aware of or thought about. She was a wonderful resource and we can't recommend her highly enough."
-Glenn H., Client
"Kim was a life saver, I wouldn’t have made it through the move without her help. From beginning to end she made the process manageable. Kim has been my realtor for the past 2 moves and I’m grateful to have found her. I highly recommend her, you won’t do better!"
-Tegan Q., Client
"Kim is a consummate professional. She understands the market, the applicable technical aspects of the sales process, seeks input and listens to her clients, and is responsive and thoughtful throughout the process. We highly recommend Kim for your real estate transaction needs."
-Leslie C., Client
"Kim helped us to purchase our current home in Chatham as well as sell our previous home in Summit. She is knowledgeable about the area and real estate market, as well as confident in all that she does. Kim was also extremely patient as we were a bit picky about what we were looking for. She provided us with real guidance along the way and was easy to communicate with. Our home purchase went as smoothly as possible and she was able to sell our home in less than a week with multiple offers over asking. Kim has great attention to detail and simply knows her stuff. We would certainly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
-Jamie C., Client
"I have worked with Kim as my mentor in the Real Estate business and as a customer when both buying a home and renting a home. Kim's years of experience have provided her with a true sense of the market value of homes in her sales area. She is also honest when dealing with clients so that they have the best chance of either selling a home quickly and for its best market price or buying a home when in a possible multiple bid situation. We have recommended her to others on several occasions and will call her again when we have the need for her services."
-Theresa T., Client
"We highly recommend Kim. She helped us navigate the sale of our family home in Summit after ten years living there, and during a period when the market was in flux. After researching similar homes that had sold in Summit, we interviewed several agents, but it was an easy decision. Not only did Kim have a deep understanding of the local housing market, we were impressed by her ability to put us at ease right away. We told her that our ideal scenario would be to have the house sold by the Fall, and she told us what she thought we needed to do in order to make it possible. She helped us organize stagers, contractors, etc. Whenever we began to feel overwhelmed or stressed, Kim’s professionalism and attention to detail helped us through this process. Her calm and steady guidance during the contract-to-closing phase was just what we needed. Most of all, we appreciated Kim’s kindness and her understanding of our priorities."
-Jonathan H., Client
"“We are lucky to find Kim to represent us on our recent home purchase in Summit, NJ. She is very knowledgeable and familiar with Summit and the neighboring towns. We started our house hunting from New Providence, NJ and Kim happened to be the listing agent of the first house we saw. She then became our agent and had accompanied with us for nearly half a year until we bought our dream house. Kim is very responsible and reliable as a buyer agent. Whenever a new listing come out, she usually previews the house and gives both positive and negative feedback so we can determine if we want to see it. We have experienced several bidding wars in the process of house hunting. Before making an offer, Kim gave us very useful advise based on her experience and the most recent transactions. She also communicated with the listing agent to find out how many offers they received and set up a strategy plan for us. She is very smart, patient and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!"
-Junhan W., Client
"What can I say, we could not have done it without Kim. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable is just the start. My wife and I were on a tight timeline that easily could have felt stressed, but Kim made the process seamless. She not only helped us find the right home for our lifestyle, but also guided us through the nuances of the local process, and helped ensure we wouldn't run into any roadblocks during our expedited offer/closing. I would not hesitate to recommend Kim to any buyer or seller. We were absolutely lucky to have found Kim."
-Kristen F., Client
"Kim was referred to me by a friend. She listed and sold my home and helped me with the purchase of my current home. Kim is hard-working, easy to talk to and is always "on time". I highly recommend Kim. She made my stressful experiences much less stressful."
-Pete N., Client
"On the very first call, even before we had chosen Kim to represent us, she spent a lot of time explaining the home buying process in NJ and how it was different from those in other states. Right away, we were very impressed by her patience and deep knowledge of the market. She seemed to have key market statistics, and features of homes (both recently sold and those on the market) at her fingertips. She took the time to understand our needs and her recommendations of which homes to look at and which to pass on were spot on! Kim served as a reliable resource throughout the whole home-buying process – from finding a home, pointing out its pros and cons, choosing a neighborhood, feedback on our offer price... etc. Working with Kim was absolutely fantastic, and we have no hesitation recommending Kim to others looking to buy or sell a home. When a need arises in the future, we know which real estate professional to call."
-Priyank G., Client
"Kim brings a high amount of local knowledge, relationships and transactional volume to the table. These are the three main criteria that I evaluate when looking for an agent. She not only helped us navigate the search (pros/cons of each area, school districts, etc.), but also was a dedicated advocate during the closing process. I look forward to working with Kim again in any capacity and have already recommended her to friends who are looking for houses in the Summit/Chatham/Short Hills/Madison/Westfield area."
-Ricky C., Client
"We were most impressed by her local market knowledge. We solicited three different local agents from three different brokerage firms. Kim's recommended listing price was $200,000 higher than the lowest recommended listing price. We were a little bit skeptical, but Kim provided very convincing market data to support the price. We already knew about her reputation and professionalism, so it was an easy decision to hire as a listing agent. Our house was sold and closed within three months from the time we first contacted Kim.”"
-Jennifer M., Client
"Kim was an absolute delight to guide as through the home buying process. She was with us every step of the way -- early hours in the morning and late hours at night. Made the whole experience a pleasure! Would highly recommend!"
-Taylor L., Client
"Kim has been our realtor for the past 9 years and has seen us through 2 purchases & a sale. She is the most faithful, loyal, through & competent realtor I have ever used. I do not have enough words to say how fantastic she is. Part of our family now. Love her."
-Allison B., Client
"From beginning till end Kim Cannon and her staff were awesome. Very professional. At the time of the sale Kim and staff were very helpful with all necessary details to get through the closing. This was a very difficult sale (after struggling with many other realtors). We are very thankful for Kim's help with the entire process."
-Wayne S., Client
"Kim and Sally did a fantastic job renting my condo. Because of their knowledge of the market and great service my place rented quickly and at the higher end of the market. I would highly recommend them."
-Michael K., Client
"Kim was our realtor on our recent home purchase in NJ. She has been AMAZING! We were moving to an area we knew very little about. Not only did Kim patiently help look through many home options, she was extremely supportive with negotiations and very responsive and knowledgeable about all of our closing needs. Moving to a new area, Kim also has helped us find much needed resources related to home improvement, general local information and childcare resources. She is kind, patient, trustworthy, reliable and extremely professional. I would highly recommend Kim to any home buyer."
-Sarah M., Client
"Kim was extremely responsive and understanding in dealing with myself and two siblings as we sold our parent's estate. I would highly recommend her for her professionalism and sensitivity."
-Paul H., Client
"We have been working with Kim for the past 2 years to get our home ready for sale. Kim spent lots of time with us answering questions and giving us suggestions on how to best prepare our home. We were very happy with her market knowledge and felt she prepared us well. After preparations were done she masterfully marketed our home and within a few days of listing our home we received 3 offers. We felt Kim's negotiating skills with the prospective buyers were professional and helped get us an excellent price for our home, Kim was always available to answer questions and nothing was ever overlooked. Her attention to detail is one of her strong points.I would highly recommend Kim Cannon as a realtor. Her integrity and work ethic are excellent and she knows her market. She was a pleasure to work with."
-Lisa M., Client
"Kim helped us buy (in 2015) and sell (in 2018) a home in Chatham. She is extremely diligent, responsive, and knowledgeable about the market. At times when we were losing confidence or worried about market conditions, she gave great advice and was always very steady. She also always had our best interests at heart. I have been party to 10 real estate transactions, and I can say that Kim is the best of the lot!"
-Gerald M., Client
"Kim represented us in a sale of our townhouse in Summit, NJ. The transaction was not easy and Kim was excellent in getting the deal closed. The transaction included Kim navigating between two competing offers, and, once one was accepted, dealing with a difficult bank."
-Julie F., Client
"Kim is a highly seasoned real-estate agent, with tremendous knowledge and experience in the local markets. She completely understands all of the intricacies, problems, and details involved in the process of selling a home. Her knowledge and communication skills, extremely fast feedback to questions, her ability to get all of the many moving pieces synchronized and heading toward the ultimate goal, and her ability to suggest good solutions to problems that creep up along the way all help make the selling of a home a relatively stress-free endeavor. Finally, her close working relationships with various trades people who are needed at the last minute allow fast acquisition of estimates and the completion of needed work before closing. I would highly recommend Kim to anyone contemplating the buying or selling of a home."
-Michael A., Client
"Kim was a pleasure to work with. We had an extremely short time line to find a house and she really understood our sense of urgency. Kim was incredibly knowledgeable about the towns she covers and really seemed to know where we would enjoy living."
-Tim & Joanna R., Client
"We had a difficult property to sell. Kim spent the time to explain to us exactly why and what to expect. She shared her expertise and experience to determine the pricing. During the process Kim kept us up to date on progress. She hosted numerous Open Houses to keep interest in the property. When we did receive an offer it had a contingency. She walked us through how to handle it (it created a longer sales process). Kim even went above and beyond what we expected to help us present and sell our property. If you are looking for a realtor in the area, I highly recommend Kim for her professionalism and determination."
-Jon A., Client
"Kim is a thoughtful, patient, professional who's calm demeanor and savvy business sense would put any homebuyer or seller at ease. She thinks of the things that you would surely miss - whether to optimize the sale of your home or features/potential drawbacks of a property you are considering for purchase. In addition to her fantastic local knowledge, Kim has built a reputation for being among the best agents in the area. If you need a recommendation, her network includes top notch legal representation, local service providers and even reasonable and responsive mortgage brokers if needed. The only mistake you can make is not selecting her as your agent!"
-Jodi K., Client
"Kim was our first choice when we sold our home in Summit not only because she is a top agent in Summit..Kim is a top LISTING agent. Just to give you an idea our home sold in 3 days with multiple offers and went for well over asking. I attribute to a winning combination of the appeal of our l home and Kim's reputation and marketing. Marketing included many beautiful high end brochures, her wide reaching network and a professionally made video. In addition, all matters of closing a home...Kim is there...ON IT. Every phone called returned immediately. Her assistant Sally is lovely and handles all the additional matters. Tough, organized and honest. What a team. Highly recommend."
-Bob B., Client
"I thought this process was going to be arduous but Kim made it easy. She had recommendations for reliable people to do repairs. She had great advice for paint colors and staging and really valuable closing advice. Before we found Kim, we had an offer that fell through. The offer we received through Kim was higher then the one that fell through. I highly recommend her."
-Lisa D., Client
"Kim Cannon is a fantastic agent! We had a strong interest in the Summit area and needed someone who really knew the market. She took the time to get to know us as a family and really understand what we were looking for in a home. We trusted her to deliver on the biggest investment of our lives and she delivered the house of our dreams. We loved working with her and we give her the highest possible recommendation."
-Chrissy C., Client
"Kim helped us buy a complicated investment property, and has worked with us to rent it out ever since. In fact, we have not had a single day of vacancy! We have a longstanding relationship with her and are constantly impressed with her integrity and work ethic."
-Eric H., Client
"We can't say enough good things about Kim, she's amazing. She came highly recommended to us, and from the first meeting through to our closing, we valued her honest opinions and advice. We didn't know the area, so she took time the time to understand what we were looking for and then was able to help us evaluate homes (fixer upper vs. move-in, school information, commuting options, etc.) as we explored the different neighborhoods. She's super savvy about the market and guided us through offers/negotiations and provided quality recommendations to get things done during closing. She was calm, supportive and responsive throughout the process and we wouldn't have been moved in and settled in time for school without her. We highly recommend her to anyone moving to the area."
-Kari S., Client
"Kim is the most knowledgeable & talented realtor we have ever worked with. When we first put our house on the market, we hired a very under qualified realtor so the house sat empty. When we contracted Kim, she suggested some cosmetic changes & a couple of improvements. She very quickly found a temporary solution to our financial dilemma. She uncovered a request for a long-term lease in which we engaged immediately. When the house went back on the market, Covid hit the second week it was listed. Kim did not give up on continuing to find creative ways to market the home including showing it online. Kim was positive, encouraging, extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. In just three showings, we had three very interested parties ready to move Kim was an excellent negotiator and we sold quickly to a buyer who wanted to close in 30 days. There is no doubt in our minds that it was Kim’s effort that got our house sold so quickly. You cannot find a better realtor than Kim!"
-Debra G., Client
"My husband and I had been looking for a home locally for years. While being represented by another agent, we got to see Kim perform as a sellers' agent on two separate homes. Both homes eventually sold after bidding wars that we did not walk away with ourselves but we did walk away with the impression, "Wow, Kim Cannon represented her sellers very well." Fast forward a few years, we found ourselves in the frustrating position of having our home sit on the real estate market for 9 months without any real traction. We did what we should have done 9 months earlier. We called Kim, listed with her mid-winter and she had our home under contract by early spring. Kim brings a breadth of knowledge and expertise to the table as a seller and buyers' agent. Her negotiation skills are unparalleled and her ability to work with other agents all the while skillfully and passionately representing her sellers' best interests is impressive. Don't wait - just call Kim!"
-Melissa B., Client