When you meet Samira and James Cook, the first thing you probably notice is how warm and friendly they are, how easy they are to talk to and how they not only seem like best friends with each other but how they also seem to make an instant connection with you.

Samira and Jim take the time each day to walk together and discuss life.

Actually, Jim and Samira have made a specialty of making a personal connection and maintaining it. Whether they are relating with friends, in a work situation or just taking their daily power-walk together through the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Samira and Jim always manage to keep an especially close connection as a couple. “We walk two to four miles a day together,” Samira says. “The exercise is great but it also gives us time to talk and plan our day and stay on course with all our goals.”

As a couple, they also enjoy gardening and making improvements to their home together. “We have doubled the size of our house and upgraded it with modern conveniences while also enhancing its classic charm,” Jim says. “The subcontractors do the rough work and then Samira and I do the finishing, painting and decorating. It’s great fun and it feels like good honest labor.”

Wired for Success
The Cooks are a duo that enhances each other at home or at the office. As Realtors® in Northwest Bergen County, Jim and Samira form a unique team whose common goal is client satisfaction. “We each have our own areas of skill,” Samira says. “That way we can cover all the bases.” Samira has the “people skills” which are helpful in establishing a personal connection which is vital in discerning exactly what people need in a home.

A Realtor® in the area since 1987, Samira uses her knowledge of the local market to its fullest. That makes her exceptionally proficient at finding the ideal home that fits her clients’ needs, desires and budget. “I don’t quit until I find the right home for my clients,” Samira says. “Once I’ve found it, I make sure that I persevere in the negotiation process.” In this kind of competitive market, it takes that kind of commitment to achieve the best results.

Samira has a talent for quickly connecting with clients so that she can learn their goals and formulate a plan to achieve them.

A Specialty In Selling
As a former sales trainer with Eastman Kodak, Jim adds decades of experience in sales and marketing. Combining that expertise with his creative marketing strategies, Jim most definitely gives his clients an edge over the competition.

Jim ensures that their sellers get maximum exposure through advertising and the use of his Web site. “To get the best price for a seller, there are many things to balance,” Jim says. “Price, showability, marketing plan and time needs are the main elements. It’s exciting to manage all these areas and then watch the relief in the sellers’ eyes when it all works out well.”

Plugged In
Jim utilizes his computer expertise by writing programs which assist him in analyzing, scheduling and pricing. Adding his proficient organizational skills, he is able to handle numerous multifaceted operations while still keeping in close contact with his clients. His modern office systems and technological advances make the entire process of selling a home run smoother and more efficiently. Jim has earned the e-Pro designation from the National Association of Realtors®.

Staying Connected
Jim and Samira are believers in maintaining close communication. They have a highly efficient personal communication system to allow their clients to reach them quickly. “Through our quick response, our clients feel comfortable knowing that we will always be within reach,” Jim says. “That’s especially reassuring during a decision making phase when timing can be crucial. Samira and I make a point never to miss a call.”

Jim Cook provides clients with every advantage to achieve maximum results while keeping the process enjoyable.

Making the Connection
The Cooks are a team who are also known as the CookHouse Company. Despite the high degree of efficiency with which they run their business, and all the technological advances at their disposal, they remain always aware that they are dealing with people who have dreams, concerns, emotions and important decisions to make about one of their most important investments. “We’re always sensitive to what people are going through when they are buying or selling a home,” Jim says. “I’ve moved into six houses in five states in fourteen years – I know moving!”

Get Connected
When you want to make a move, don’t just call anyone, contact the team who can connect you with optimum results. The CookHouse Company has all the services you need to help you realize your real estate dreams. With the dedication and personal attention of Samira and Jim to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible, you can rest assured that your real estate goals will be Wired for Success.