Leadership
The people
behind the brand.
Owners Jeff Montemarano and Jason Alan Amendolia,
joined by the operational leadership team that executes the standard across every
CENTURY 21 Preferred transaction.
Owners Jeff Montemarano and Jason Alan Amendolia,
joined by the operational leadership team that executes the standard across every
CENTURY 21 Preferred transaction.
Jeff Montemarano is an owner and President of CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty, recognized for steady leadership, operational excellence, and a client-protection mindset that keeps standards high and transactions clean. He is a full-time broker who leads with consistency and discipline, making sure every transaction is handled with professionalism, clarity, and the kind of oversight that helps clients feel in control from start to close.
Jeff's leadership is deeply rooted in the communities he serves. He has lived in Smoke Rise for decades and, together with his wife Jennifer, raised their two daughters there. That long-term local connection matters because it creates real market understanding — not just of pricing and inventory, but of the lifestyle, the neighborhoods, and what actually drives buyer decisions in North Jersey.
With decades of real estate experience, Jeff brings a calm, structured approach to the business. He focuses on standards, transaction oversight, and the operational details that protect clients and keep deals moving cleanly, especially when timelines tighten or challenges come up mid-contract.
Under Jeff's leadership, CENTURY 21 Preferred has grown into a multi-location firm serving New Jersey across Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Hudson counties. The team structure is intentionally built to support the full life cycle of a transaction, including listing, buyer, and rental specialists, plus a marketing and administrative team that keeps clients informed and deals progressing.
The results reflect that system. The Preferred Team has sold over $700 million in real estate and helped over 10,000 clients buy or sell a home, supported by a marketing-driven approach designed to create visibility and urgency for listings.
Jeff's approach is simple, and it is the reason clients refer and agents stay: set the plan early, communicate clearly, handle problems fast, and protect the client experience at every decision point. It's not about hype. It's about consistency, standards, and outcomes.
Jason Alan Amendolia is an owner and Vice President of CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty and a #1 ranked CENTURY 21 agent, known for disciplined execution, strategic pricing, and high-level negotiation. In a market where results are earned through preparation and precision, Jason has built a reputation for delivering a clear plan, strong communication, and consistent follow-through from the first conversation to the closing table.
Jason's career has been defined by performance at the highest level. His past achievements include being the #1 agent in New Jersey for units sold and gross commission, ranking 17th in the United States and 53rd in the world, and placing 3rd among all New Jersey agents. He is also a Grand Centurion and Double Centurion award recipient, recognition reserved for sustained excellence and elite production. Those results reflect more than volume — they reflect a standard: accurate pricing, strong positioning, and confident negotiation that protects the client's outcome.
Clients and agents alike know Jason for the fundamentals that actually move the needle. He is hands-on with strategy, ensuring every listing is positioned to win attention and convert with urgency, and every buyer is coached to compete with confidence. His approach blends modern marketing with timeless relationship building and strong negotiation leverage. The goal is always the same: remove uncertainty, reduce friction, and make the process feel controlled and professional.
As a brokerage leader, Jason brings the same performance mindset into the day-to-day operations of CENTURY 21 Preferred. He focuses heavily on raising standards across marketing, client service, and deal execution, while helping agents develop the skills and systems required to produce consistently. From listing presentations and pricing strategy to offer structure, inspection management, and closing coordination, Jason's leadership is centered on creating a repeatable process that delivers outcomes, not excuses.
Today, Jason remains actively involved in select personal transactions by private request, while dedicating most of his time to leadership, agent growth, and strengthening the systems that support the company's clients across Morris County, Hudson County, and Union County. His philosophy is simple: operate with integrity, communicate clearly, and execute at a level that leaves no doubt who you hired.
Owners set the standard. Our operational leads execute it — every day, across every office, on every transaction.
