Chopper Russo

Chopper Russo

Associate/Team Lead, RE/MAX SELECT

Oakland, NJ 07436
New Jersey's First Master Certified Negotiation Expert ABR,CDPE,MCNE,SFR
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, Multifamily, Health Care
Markets
Northern New Jersey
Languages
Spanish
Bio
Thomas “Chopper” Russo and his award-winning RE/MAX SELECT team have helped over 1,500 clients buy, sell, and lease homes across Northern New Jersey. Trusted for their compassion, expertise, and relentless client advocacy, the Chopper Russo Team ranks among the top-performing real estate groups locally, nationally, and globally. Ranked #2 in NJ, #20 in the USA, and #78 worldwide by Real Trends/WSJ Master Certified Negotiation Experts (MCNE) – the only full team in NJ Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide RE/MAX Hall of Fame | Lifetime Achievement | Circle of Legends | Diamond Team Award Whether you're buying your first home, selling a legacy property, or investing in Northern NJ real estate, you can count on honest guidance, smart strategy, and proven results. Chopper and his team are proud participants in Homes for Heroes, offering specialized support and savings for military personnel, first responders, healthcare workers, and educators. They also contribute a portion of every transaction to causes including Baking for Memories and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In 2020, the team was recognized with the RE/MAX NJ Community Citizenship Award. Chopper is deeply involved in the community as a member of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, Oakland Dog Park, Passaic County Chiefs Association, Rotary Club, and Knights of Columbus. He was named a Fifth District “Hometown Hero” by Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Outside of real estate, Chopper enjoys skiing, motorcycling, golf, and spending time with his English Bulldogs. (201) 240-5200 chopper@chopperrussoteam.com chopperrussoteam.com Specialties: Commercial and Residential Real Estate ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) ACP (Accredited Commercial Practitioner) AHWD (At Home with Diversity) CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) CMOE (Certified Multiple Offers Expert) CNHS (Certified New Home Specialist) CPM (Certified Property Manager) CREN (Certified Real Estate Negotiator) C-RETS (Certified Real Estate Team Specialist) CRS (Council of Residential Specialist) MCNE (Master Certified Negotiation Expert) MilRES (Military Residential Specialist) RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) RSPS (Resort & Second Home Property Specialist) SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource) SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist
Affiliations
  • CPM - Certified Property Manager
  • NAR - National Association of Realtors
  • CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist
  • ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
  • ACP - Accredited Commercial Professional™
  • C-RETS - Certified Real Estate Team Specialist
  • CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
  • CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
  • MCNE - Master Certified Negotiation Expert
  • RENE - Real Estate Negotiation Expert
  • SFR - Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource
  • SRES - SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Awards
Circle of Legends
Diamond Award Club
Five Star Award
Good Neighbor Award
Lifetime Achievement Award