SUFFERN, NY – Two Suffern residents, Claudia Inoa and Jacqueline Morales, both Realtor Associates affiliated with Christie’s International Real Estate – Westchester & Hudson Valley’s New City, NY office, have been named as Top Latino Real Estate Agents in Rockland and Orange Counties by the National Association of Hispanic Real estate Professionals.

They were chosen as two of the top five agents in Rockland and Orange Counties, and honored at the organization’s official launch event on November 14.

“We applaud Claudia and Jackie on this honor, especially being part of NAHREP’s inaugural ranking of the region’s leading Latino agents. They are both leaders in our work throughout southern New York, bringing the power of Christie’s to our clientele throughout the area,” said Andrew Emery, Broker of Record and Regional Vice President for Christie’s International Real Estate – Westchester & Hudson Valley. “These accomplished agents are committed to the industry and are wonderful ambassadors of the Christie’s brand. We are happy that NAHREP recognized them as visionaries in the region and within the Latino community.”

NAHREP is a purpose-driven organization propelled by a passionate combination of entrepreneurial spirit, cultural heritage and the advocacy of its members. Their mission is to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership by empowering the real estate professionals that serve the community.

Claudia Inoa specializes in residential real estate, with a focus on both northern New Jersey and southern New York State. She is committed to providing clients with the highest levels of customer service and is continually looking towards the newest innovations in the industry to support her work.

Inoa is regularly recognized for her market knowledge, valued insights and strategic marketing programs that consistently produce impressive results. With sellers, she implements marketing strategies that accentuate each property’s features, often designing a customized presentation that incorporates photography, video, effective staging services to achieve maximum visibility in print and online. For buyers, Inoa provides close personal attention and identifies just the right property that meets client needs. She is adept at helping buyers visualize a home’s potential and advises them on key design elements that meet their needs.

“As we see more and more members of the Hispanic community looking for their dream homes, they are searching out members of their own community to help guide them through the process. I am so pleased that NAHREP has taken leadership, both regionally and nationally, in promoting the careers of my Latino peers,” said Inoa. “I am pleased that the organization has recognized me as one of those leaders for our community and in real estate.”

Jackie Morales also focuses her real estate work in the northern New Jersey and southern New York State regions. As the team leader of the Jacqueline Morales Homes Team, she has been recognized for her success with industry awards in both sales and marketing. Jackie’s team was named the top team in the Hudson Valley in 2017 and 2018, with over 120 closed transactions and almost $50 million in sales volume.

Morales is a member of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors in NY, the Greater Board Association of Realtors in NJ, and the National Association of Realtors. Though she has roots in Bergen County, NJ, she is currently a resident of Rockland County, NY, where she has lived for more than 20 years. Jackie’s constant goal is for her clients to experience a perfected level of real estate service.

“Being part of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ inaugural Rockland and Orange County ranking is truly an honor and is a testament to the hard work and dedication that my team and I put into our efforts on behalf of clients,” said Morales. “I commend my Latino peers that were also recognized. We are role models for our ethnic community and for the Latino agents that come after us. We must continue to hold ourselves up to high knowledge and performance standards, in order to ensure the integrity of our industry at the local, regional, national and international levels.”