Katherine Raftery

Owner

SRES, SRS, CNE

License Number: 2079376

Katherine “Kate” Raftery is a top-producing Monmouth County Realtor known for her client-first approach, deep financial expertise, and record of exceptional results. With over $85 million in closed real estate sales across 125 transactions, Kate is recognized as one of the leading real estate agents in Fair Haven, Rumson, and the greater Monmouth County area.

Before launching her real estate career, Kate spent 12 years on Wall Street in private wealth management, helping families grow and protect their investments. That experience gave her a unique edge in the real estate market — combining the strategic mindset of an investment advisor with the personalized touch of a trusted friend.

“Buying a home is both a personal possession and an investment,” Kate says. “My goal is to guide clients with both perspectives — helping them navigate the market, filter the noise, and enjoy the process along the way.”

Now proudly affiliated with NextHome, Kate leverages cutting-edge real estate technology, advanced lead generation tools, and state-of-the-art digital marketing to deliver maximum exposure for sellers and exclusive access for buyers. From targeted social media campaigns to YouTube and streaming service ads, her marketing strategy ensures her clients’ homes stand out in today’s competitive market.

Kate’s clients describe her as strategic, approachable, and relentlessly committed — offering white-glove service and data-driven insight with every transaction. Her philosophy is simple: “One client at a time, every time.”

Beyond real estate, Kate is deeply rooted in her Fair Haven community, where she lives with her husband and three children. She serves as Vice President of the Fair Haven Historical Association, contributes to the Fair Haven Day and Recreation Committees, coaches youth soccer and softball, and founded the Fair Haven 100 Mile Club. Her community involvement gives her an insider’s understanding of local schools, recreation programs, and family life in Monmouth County — insights that help her match each client with their perfect neighborhood.

Whether you’re buying your first home, relocating to Monmouth County, or selling a luxury property in Fair Haven or Rumson, Kate Raftery is the trusted real estate advisor to call for expert guidance and exceptional results.

NextHome Peninsula Realty Group

113 E River Road, 2D, Rumson, NJ 07760

kateraftery.nexthomepeninsula.com

Agent: 855.653.6723

Broker of Record: 732.358.4500

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Coverage

Atlantic Highlands, Colts Neck, Fair Haven, Highlands, Holmdel, Howell, Lincroft, Little Silver, Long Branch, Mantoloking, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake, spring lake heights and Wall

Recommendations

Nov 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM

Jim Fontanella recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate far exceeded my expectations.
This was not an easy sell having to negotiate with two divorced sellers.
Kate’s choices of temp furniture and home features definitely added value to the sale.
I would highly recommend utilizing Kate’s professionalism and expertise.

Thank you
Jim Fontanella

Nov 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Stephen Roe recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate was great is all areas of the sale of our home! She is extremely understanding, personally helpful. It truly felt like dealing with a realtor that was family. I highly recommend Kate for the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new home.5/5 star for sure.

Nov 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Beryl Vallejo recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate was amazing. She knows so much and communicates so well.. And she makes sure that all the complicated work associated with buying a home gets completed in a timely way.

And she is always upbeat, super pleasant and honest in every way .

Sep 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM

Robert Stolar recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Completely stayed with a long and arduous process of a very complicated transaction with extremely difficult people.

Sep 19, 2025 at 7:18 AM

suzanne lacey recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate worked tirelessly to help us find our house. She was always on the other of the phone or text and if she didn’t have the answer she found found it in minutes! She has great resources and always shows up with a very positive attitude. It was a pleasure working with her.

Aug 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM

Nicolette Di Nardo recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My husband and I began our home search in June and we were lucky to have worked with Kate as our realtor. She is knowledgeable about the towns/neighborhoods and provides excellent insight. She is easy to communicate with (at all hours of the day), honest, and if she didn’t know something she would find the answer. We would 100% recommend her to any of our friends and family. Great experience all around!

Jun 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Jeanne and Joe recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We had a great experience working with Kate and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the area. She was straightforward, honest, and had a great read on the market. Every time we looked at a home, she gave us a realistic sense of what it would actually sell for, which helped us stay grounded and make smart decisions for ourselves. She was patient and responsive to us throughout the entire process and was able to connect us to a network of other helpful professionals at every step. She still continues to check in to see how we are settling. Ultimately, we landed on a beautiful home in a beautiful neighborhood at what we feel was a fair price. We couldn’t have done it without Kate. Look no further.

Feb 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Lydia McGuigan recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate was truly a pleasure to work with. Throughout our relationship she remained enthusiastic, insightful, and motivated to get our home sold. The market and time of year was challenging when we were trying to sell and she was always coming up with a plan to strategize all available options. She was always readily available for discussions and updates and questions. She would explain market strategy and research to let us know where her recommendations were coming from. She also had a great personal touch being sensitive to life stressors that come with selling a home and moving. I would highly recommend Kate to anyone fortunate enough to make her acquaintance.

Jan 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM

David Ostrovsky recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’ve had the pleasure of using Kate’s services for both personal and professional/investing purposes. She is consistently competent, capable, and always accessible. I plan to continue working with her and highly recommend others do the same.

Nov 26, 2024 at 6:16 AM

Anonymous recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate was fantastic.
She helped me find the perfect place
all while I was out of state.
She went above and beyond my expectations
She was kind and understanding
always hearing my concerns without question

Kate made my somewhat challenging journey a breeze.
Kudos , Kate

Oct 31, 2024 at 8:02 AM

Lisa Bailey recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I just had the closing and the whole search for and purchase of my home went very smoothly thanks to Kate. She is very knowledgeable and helped with everything we needed from getting forms filled out to coordinating necessary meetings. She answered all my questions in a very timely manner. Kate is very friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend her as your real estate agent.

Oct 1, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Linda tendler recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Katherine did an outstanding job. She went above and behind for an agent. I would recommend her in a minute. She helped me in many ways. She was always there to help in any way she could.

Aug 1, 2024 at 3:20 AM

Lindsey Lane recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I would never purchase or sell a property without Kate Raftery - she is the best out there! She is extremely professional, very responsive, detail-oriented and puts her clients first in every and all situations. We sold our condo and purchased our new home with Kate and I couldn’t imagine doing the process with anyone else. She was our advocate, explained every step of the way clearly and made sure both processes were not just smooth but efficient and effective. We highly recommend Kate and appreciate everything she has done for us!

Jul 11, 2024 at 7:58 AM

Tom Lacey recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate was absolutely wonderful during our home buying Journey. As first time homebuyers, Kate gently guided us towards the home of our dreams. She was always willing to take time and explain the upside and downside of each house we looked at. She has our highest recommendation, and we are extremely thankful for her guidance.

Jun 7, 2024 at 6:21 AM

Jen Singer recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kate helped me find and land my dream water view place and she sold my house, both in Red Bank. She knows about everything local, and she works relentlessly hard for her buyers and sellers. I highly recommend her.

Mar 28, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Tejal Deshpande recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a first time home buyer, I had a very pleasant experience working with Kate. She was always quick and responsive to my messages and always on top of everything from the beginning. She was very personable and helpful throughout the process, and patiently answered any questions I had in a timely manner. Kate helped ensure I had a very smooth experience purchasing a home, and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

Mar 28, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Amy & Scott Martinho recommends Katherine Raftery

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We absolutely loved working with Kate! She tirelessly worked to ensure that our home was ready for market. She has a team of cleaning people, handyman and other professionals to get things done correctly and quickly. Kate used the best in class to video marketing to ensure we had multiple bids on our home so we stayed in the drivers seat for a smooth transaction. Highly recommend!

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