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Michelle Pais is a prominent and accomplished real estate broker in New Jersey, recognized as one of the industry's leading figures. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, she consistently surpasses industry benchmarks, earning a reputation for breaking sales records.
At the young age of 30, she founded Signature Realty NJ, a luxury independent brokerage that adeptly serves both buyers and sellers across the state. Today,15 years later, Signature Realty NJ has emerged as one of the top residential real estate firms in New Jersey, supporting a robust network of nearly 500 agents and showcasing a commitment to excellence in the housing market.
With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, Michelle Pais has earned her reputation as a true "Power House" Broker. Having successfully sold over $2.5 billion in real estate, she consistently ranks in the top 0.5% of agents nationwide. In 2020, 2021 and 2023, Real Trends recognized Michelle and her team as the #1 team in New Jersey for total sales volume among all licensed agents in the medium-sized team category, highlighting her exceptional performance and dedication to excellence.
Michelle’s illustrious career is marked by numerous prestigious awards and accolades, including recognition as one of New Jersey's Most Powerful People in Real Estate by NJBIZ. She has been honored with the "Barbara Corcoran" Award from Bella Magazine and celebrated as an NJ Biz 40 Under 40 award winner. Her exceptional contributions have also earned her the Circle of Excellence Platinum Award and recognition as one of the "100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents" nationwide by Real Estate Executive Magazine. Additionally, she was named the Most Innovative Leader by Forbes Magazine, Best Agent in America by Real Trends in 2022, and recognized as one of New Jersey’s Most Powerful Entrepreneurs by Property Spark. These accolades highlight her transformative impact and leadership in the real estate industry.
Michelle is widely recognized as a 'celebrity REALTOR®,' having made notable appearances on numerous television shows, including CBS’s Living Large, News 12 Luxury Living, American Dream on the CW, The Wendy Williams Show, TMZ, Channel 11, Channel 5, Fox News, and others.
Her expertise has also been highlighted in prestigious publications like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, the New York Times, Fox Business, Fox News, MSN, Fortune 500, Homes of the Rich, Business Insider, Mansion Global, Fortune, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, The Street, and many others making her a sought-after voice in the industry.
Her discerning client base includes Fortune 500 CEOs, financiers, and prominent local developers, which underscores her exceptional reputation and influence. Beyond her professional endeavors, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with her husband and engaging in charitable efforts. She is actively involved with Be The Change, an organization dedicated to aiding the homeless, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community.