Romy is a seasoned real estate agent and co-principal of the ABC of Real Estate in NJ & GA at Compass. She is a small-business owner & entrepreneur, and a long-time Essex County resident who brings both strategy and heart to every decision. She has spent over 30 years living, working, raising her family, and building her wide social network in this part of New Jersey. She brings a variety of personal & professional skill sets and knowledge into every single interaction, transaction and opportunity in life..
Throughout her life, Romy excelled in quickly pivoting to meet life’s challenges. Well before beginning in real estate, Romy was an Operations Manager for an International Prestige Fragrance Distributor. Faced with the need to be flexible & care for her two sons with special needs, Romy founded and managed a successful e-commerce fragrance business since 2005 from the ground up.
Romy is known for being both naturally data-driven & people-focused. She knows how to listen closely, ask the right questions, and make sure every move and every strategy is both informed and aligned with her clients’ goals. Romy loves simplifying the complex and bringing clarity and confidence to one of life’s biggest decisions & transitions; buying and selling a home.. Whether it’s navigating a complex deal, streamlining a process, or putting out a last-minute fire, Romy thrives on finding thoughtful, efficient solutions that meet real-life needs. That is why she receives consistent 5-star client testimonials and is known as someone who will go above & beyond for her clients.
Her professional journey has bolstered her skills in exceptional customer experience, marketing, pricing & data analysis, logistics, business &, project management. Her personal experiences taught her to stay calm through chaos, shift and maneuver quickly, and find solutions under pressure with heart and compassion — all essential tools in real estate that bring tremendous value to each of her clients.
That same mindset is what ultimately led Romy to move her business and join Compass, the #1 brokerage in the U.S. by volume (2024). Compass’ innovative, tech-forward tools and collaborative culture was the natural fit for how Romy works and the service she wants to deliver to her clients.
Romy serves West Orange, Livingston, South Orange/Maplewood, Essex Fells, The Caldwells, and surrounding West Essex County & Morris County towns — communities she knows well both personally and professionally.
A Few More Things About Romy:
Romy immigrated to the U.S. from Israel as a young child. She lived two years in Bogota Colombia but the majority of her childhood was spent in New York City.
Romy attended Brooklyn Tech, Stuyvesant High School and studied Economics & Accounting at Tel Aviv University.
Romy believes in “Paying It Forward”. and shares her knowledge of special needs advocacy and resources with others. She is the founder and an admin the West Orange Special Needs Network Facebook community
Romy is a little bit tech geek, and a lot a bit old school.
Romy loves puzzles and dabbling in cooking different cuisines. She is an audiobook addict and loves to listen to all kinds of rock music
Romy currently lives in West Orange with her husband, two sons, and their rescue pup, Daisy.
What Romy's clients say!
"Romy Baron-Cohen was a pleasure to work with as our father made the difficult decision to sell his h… Read Moreome of over 50 years. She kept us informed throughout the process, answered our questions, advised us (as we had not sold a home in more than 50 years), and helped to make us all comfortable.
We appreciate the knowledge and support that Romy shared throughout the process which ultimately went very smoothly!" Read Less
"Romy is a one of a kind real estate agent. I am out of words as to the level of services I received… Read More - a true professional who goes over and beyond for her client. She was not afraid to make calls on my behalf to town, contractors or whoever so that I can make an informed decision with peace in mind. I never realized a real estate agent's expertise/knowledge/experience can make such an impact in purchasing a property. She thought of so many things check that I would have never thought ask on a house. She was there every step of the way in a very short transaction (3 weeks) with so many moving parts. She is a true gem in the Real Estate industry. I will never forget the experience and her as my agent who became my friend." Read Less
"Romy and Karen rock! they took care of everything that was needed, soup to nuts and I couldnt be hap… Read Morepier with them and their service." Read Less
"I feel super emotional thinking back on past 47 days. Not an idea, not a budget, really not even sur… Read Moree if we were ready to buy again. Sometimes you need a little push in the right direction. Romy is EXCELLENT at what she does; she’s knowledgeable, empathic, has great connections to make the deal happen and she was a stranger who later turned into a friend. 3 years ago she helped us buy our first home. A townhome in an area we barely knew, and have now come to love. So much so that we restricted our search to that area. Needless to say that made our search extremely limited and competitive. Romy connected us with an excellent lawyer and lender and steered the ship from beginning to end. Thank for your hard work, Romy! Even when tensions ran high and there seemed liked there was no way to get to the finish line - Romy made it happen. She’s the best!" Read Less
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Romy Baron-Cohen not once, but twice—first to sell my ho… Read Moreme and then, a year later, to buy a new one. Throughout both processes, Romy proved to be an extraordinary realtor and a steadfast support system during an incredibly stressful time in my life.
From the very beginning, Romy showcased an exceptional level of professionalism and dedication. When selling my home, she provided expert guidance on staging and pricing, ensuring that my property stood out in a competitive market. Her strategic marketing approach and excellent negotiation skills resulted in a swift and successful sale, far exceeding my expectations.
A year later, when it was time to find a new home, Romy once again went above and beyond. She took the time to understand my needs and preferences, tirelessly searching for properties that met my criteria. Her patience and attention to detail were truly remarkable. Romy’s extensive knowledge of the market and her insightful advice were invaluable in helping me make informed decisions.
What truly sets Romy apart is her unwavering support and genuine care for her clients. During what was undoubtedly one of the most stressful periods of my life, Romy provided not only professional expertise but also emotional support. She was always available to answer my questions, address my concerns, and offer reassurance when needed. Her positivity and calm demeanor made all the difference, turning a potentially overwhelming experience into a manageable and even enjoyable one.
Romy Baron-Cohen is more than just a realtor; she is a dedicated partner who genuinely cares about her clients’ well-being and success. I am incredibly grateful for her outstanding service and support. If you are looking for a realtor who is professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate, I wholeheartedly recommend Romy Baron-Cohen. She is truly the best in the business." Read Less
"Romy was amazing through the whole process! Words cannot even express how appreciative I am for her… Read More hard work. Will use her again and again!" Read Less
"I used Romy to sell my home. She was experienced and help support me . Her knowledge of my town, sc… Read Morehool system and local ordinances were helpful in getting the best offer and closing the sale within a month. I highly recommend her to anyone needing an agent either buying or selling" Read Less
"Romy was extremely helpful, open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process.
She reall… Read Morey cared about us, understood our needs from the very first open house.
That really meant a lot.
She even gave us ideas on how better utilize the space.
She never made us feel uncomfortable and was there every step of the way!
Romy explained everything in a way that was easy to understand to enable us to make an offer.
we bought our house in less than 3 months.
Thank you!" Read Less
"Let me start by saying that Romy has gone above and beyond as our agent and handled a very stressful… Read More situation of buying and selling at the same time with 3 children and a lot of emotions. If you're thinking of selling and/or buying, you need to reach out to Romy and see for yourself what an incredible agent you'll get to work with!" Read Less
"We sold our home in West Orange, NJ in June 2022. We could not be happier that we chose Romy as our … Read Moresellers agent! She is extremely knowledgeable and honest about current market trends, her professional marketing photos and videos were very high quality. We were super impressed! We felt confident she had our best interest in mind throughout the entire process. We do not hesitate to recommend Romy!" Read Less
"Romy is an EXCELLENT agent! She is thorough, patient, knowledgeable, and extremely prepared and reli… Read Moreable. Within minutes of us submitting a showing request for a property showing through Zillow, Romy contacted us for an initial phone conversation and she even scheduled a same-day Zoom call later that evening to further connect and learn more about our search. We then had an immediate next day showing on New Year's Eve before working through the holiday with Romy to submit our first offer on New Year's Day. Despite it being a holiday weekend, Romy was very attentive, determined, and accessible to us throughout the entire period without any complaints. We were truly taken aback by her work ethic and commitment to us given the short amount of time we were in contact, but this is just who Romy is as a person and agent. Within less than two months from our initial call, we were successfully closed and moved into our new home after placing 3 competitive offers with Romy over the period of a few weeks. We couldn't have asked for a better guide on our first-time homebuyer journey, and we HIGHLY recommend Romy to anyone in need of a dynamic, hardworking, proactive buyer's agent. She works tirelessly on your behalf and is literally always a phone call or text/email away to answer any and ALL of your questions. You cannot go wrong with Romy!" Read Less
"I tried selling my house in the past with little success. With Romy, she worked hard to make the sal… Read Moree happen. She is honest, clear what needs to be done, have a great eye for staging/ getting house in shape, and she gets the job done whether your ho e is a fixer upper or a mcmansion." Read Less
"We were looking for help pricing our studio apartment. Romy gave us an estimate, advice with getting… Read More the apartment into shape, and possible advertising venues, all of it even though we ended up not going through with listing the apartment and decided to wait instead. Romy helped us think through different options and gave us useful criteria on whether to move forward. She even recommended a handyman who turned out to be great and a huge help. Romy was personable, professional, and extremely competent. She really know the area well and was pleasure to work with.We were looking for help pricing our studio apartment. Romy gave us an estimate, advice with getting the apartment into shape, and possible advertising venues, all of it even though we ended up not going through with listing the apartment and decided to wait instead. Romy helped us think through different options and gave us useful criteria on whether to move forward. She even recommended a handyman who turned out to be great and a huge help. Romy was personable, professional, and extremely competent. She really know the area well and was pleasure to work with." Read Less
"Romy!
This is my most comfortable recommendation!
Thank you so much for your help with buying our… Read More home. You made the process simple and easy to understand for us and we appreciated your patience and expertise. Your insight was extremely valuable to us and I don't think we could have done this without you. You're truly amazing! The most self sufficient agent for hire! The best in the NJ area! Truly!" Read Less
"Romy is incredibly organized, thorough, personable, and helpful. Romy really went above and beyond … Read Morefor me and my family. As a parent of a child with special needs, she was an incredible asset for our relocation." Read Less
"Romy was amazing. Her experience and support that she gave me helped sell my home quickly and at a… Read More good price. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing an agent." Read Less
"Romy was extremely helpful, open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process.
She really c… Read Moreared about us, understood our needs from the very first open house.
That really meant a lot.
She even gave us ideas on how better utilize the space.
She never made us feel uncomfortable and was there every step of the way!
Romy explained everything in a way that was easy to understand to enable us to make an offer.
we bought our house in less than 3 months.
Thank you!" Read Less
"Let me start by saying that Romy has gone above and beyond as our agent and handled a very stressful… Read More situation of buying and selling at the same time with 3 children and a lot of emotions. If you're thinking of selling and/or buying, you need to reach out to Romy and see for yourself what an incredible agent you'll get to work with!" Read Less
"I didn't knew Romy before Feb 2022 and today (June 2022), she is our family. Romy is ALWAYS on top o… Read Moref things. Her response to any question (via text or email) turn around time is few seconds (Believe me she is that fast). I feel bad for other realtors as i will ALWAYS hire Romy for any real estate need should I ever have in future. She is NOT an agent for me, she is family now!!!" Read Less
