As the Executive Vice President of Terrie O’Connor Realtors, Sarah Drennan is a driving force behind the company’s operations, growth, and innovation across all nine branch offices. With her vast experience as a licensed real estate Broker Associate, Sarah previously managed the Allendale branch office, providing coaching, training, and support to over 50 sales professionals and generating substantial business growth.
Sarah’s career journey began as the International Resource Manager at one of the world’s largest public relations firms, where she developed a strong foundation in customer service, project management, and strategic planning. Later, she became Vice President of Operations and a founding partner of the first public relations industry trade association. Her transition to real estate sales was met with remarkable success, driven by her extensive background in public relations, marketing, sales, and customer service.
Combining her passion for real estate management and her diverse skill set, Sarah has become an invaluable asset to Terrie O’Connor Realtors. Her leadership extends beyond the company as she actively contributes to the growth of the entire real estate industry. She serves on the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service Board of Directors and has been involved in various committees within Greater Bergen Realtors, including Community Service, Tech, Broker Advisory, Grievance, and MLS Users.
Sarah’s commitment to serving the community is reflected in her involvement with The Grace Foundation of Terrie O’Connor Realtors, her support for numerous charities such as Covenant House of New Jersey, and her role as a Councilwoman for the Borough of Upper Saddle River, NJ.
The Firm
Terrie O’Connor Realtors, established in 1991, stands out as a leading independent real estate brokerage. With nine conveniently located branch offices throughout northern New Jersey and the New York Group serving southern New York Counties, Terrie O’Connor Realtors sets the standard for excellence in the industry. The brokerage boasts a dedicated team of over 475 licensed real estate professionals, an experienced staff, and a forward-thinking management team. As a proud member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Terrie O’Connor Realtors provides global marketing and relocation services, as well as bespoke luxury marketing through Luxury Portfolio.
An Inspiring Leader
As a member of the executive team, Sarah embodies a leadership style that fosters a culture of support, collaboration, and hallmark service within Terrie O’Connor Realtors. She believes in leading with positivity and gratitude, ensuring that each employee feels valued, seen, and heard. Sarah’s door is always open, reflecting her approachability and dedication to fostering a cohesive team environment. Her leadership is guided by the principles of the Ninja Selling philosophy, focusing on mindset, skillset, and action.
What sets Sarah apart is her genuine care for the people she works with, from colleagues to clients. She recognizes that success is a collective effort and embraces change, driving innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. Communication and collaboration are paramount, and Terrie O’Connor Realtors employs innovative technologies, a full-service marketing and technology team, and a layered approach to reach a broad audience.
Adapting Market Changes
Looking to the future, Terrie O’Connor Realtors is poised for growth and prepared to overcome challenges. The brokerage actively pursues opportunities for expansion, considers additional revenue streams through ancillary businesses, and explores innovative marketing strategies. Sarah’s role allows her to provide innovative solutions to changing market conditions and support agents and clients efficiently.
Guidance for Aspiring Ones
Despite the allure of the real estate business, Sarah acknowledges its challenges. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, adaptability, and continuous learning. Real estate transactions require expertise and skill to navigate obstacles successfully. Experienced Realtors like Sarah thrive on these challenges and lead with positivity, kindness, and expert care.
Sarah’s advice to aspiring professionals is simple yet powerful: listen, be open to learning, work hard, and lead with positivity and kindness. These qualities, coupled with dedication and a commitment to excellence, have propelled Sarah Drennan and Terrie O’Connor Realtors to the forefront of the real estate industry.
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