MADISON, N.J. (Feb. 18, 2026) – Exclusive Properties Realty LLC, a full-service brokerage serving northern New Jersey from its office in Fair Lawn, is the latest firm to affiliate with the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand.
The firm, now doing business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Exclusive Properties, is led by its original founder and broker of record, Monis Young. Young has worked in New Jersey real estate for over 30 years, first beginning his career as a civil engineer before becoming a reputable custom home builder and eventually a broker. In addition to his background in construction, which has provided him with a robust network of developers, builders, and architects, Young also has extensive experience in real estate franchising. Before joining the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network, Young owned six franchise offices, comprising over 250 agents.
Young is joined by his son and CEO, Edan Young, a Rutgers University alumnus who has spent his entire professional career in the family business. Under the leadership of Monis and Edan, the firm has established a strong reputation throughout Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson counties for its adept assistance with residential sales, luxury homes, new construction, and development-related transactions.
After opening their doors nearly 20 years ago, the Youngs felt now was the optimal time to join the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network, as it would allow for more strategic growth throughout northern New Jersey, particularly through selective recruiting, agent development, and enhanced brand strength. Even with a portfolio that spans thousands of transactions, the Youngs pride themselves on “quality over quantity,” which has defined their meticulous growth planning. After identifying and recruiting strong agents who can offer the same blend of technical understanding and market expertise that their existing agents have developed a reputation for, the Youngs plan to expand their physical footprint by opening additional offices throughout Bergen and Passaic counties.
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“The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network thrives through partnerships with companies that pair deep market expertise with a clear vision for the future. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Exclusive Properties exemplifies that approach. For nearly two decades, Monis and Edan have built a highly respected brokerage across northern New Jersey, grounded in technical understanding rooted in construction, strong relationships with builders and developers, and a commitment to intentional, quality driven growth. Their team has earned trust in one of the nation’s most competitive regions by consistently delivering high caliber service, especially in luxury, new construction, and development focused transactions. We’re truly excited to welcome Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Exclusive Properties to the network and excited for the momentum they bring to our brand.”
- Ginger Wilcox, President, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC
“The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand aligns perfectly with the vision we have for our company’s future, particularly when it comes to growth and fostering collaboration. The brand’s lifestyle-focused approach, robust marketing technology platforms, and overall human-focused values complement our firm’s existing strengths and allow us to elevate our identity, rather than rework it. Especially as the BHGRE brand joins forces with Compass International Holdings under the leadership of Robert Reffkin, whom I greatly respect, this stood out as the perfect time to join the network.”
- Monis Young, Broker/Founder, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Exclusive Properties
“As a producing agent myself, having the support of a brand like BHGRE® can create countless new opportunities, especially in the luxury space, thanks to the brand’s Distinctive Collection luxury marketing program. This, along with the BHGRE national brand recognition, inherent trust, and broad referral network, can create significantly more bandwidth for our agents. Now, instead of spending time trying to get our foot in the door with clients who may not have been familiar with us, we can focus our efforts more on providing personalized service and connecting with more like-minded real estate professionals throughout northern New Jersey.”
- Edan Young, CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Exclusive Properties
About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC
The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Compass, Inc., d/b/a Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services.
The growing Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network includes approximately 11,000 independent sales associates in approximately 400 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Australia, and Türkiye.
Better Homes and Gardens®, BHGRE® and the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Logo are registered service marks owned by Meredith Operations Corporation and licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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