What Makes Suzie & Ed Different?
Edwin (Ed) O’Malley
As a life-long, year-round resident of the Bay Head and Mantoloking area, Ed combines his outstanding local knowledge and connections with his more th...
As a life-long, year-round resident of the Bay Head and Mantoloking area, Ed combines his outstanding local knowledge and connections with his more th...
Suzie & Ed | Diane Turton, Realtors | Bay Head & Mantoloking
Not all agents are the same. Here is why that matters.
More than 50 years of combined experience. Lifelong local roots. A marketing reach most agents in this market cannot come close to matching. Here is what sets Suzie and Ed apart.
Who They Are
Lifelong residents. Full-time partners. Year-round agents.
Suzie Van Schoick grew up in Bay Head and has lived there most of her life. Ed O'Malley grew up in Mantoloking, year-round. Between them, they have more than 105 years of combined local knowledge, 50+ years of real estate experience, and a 20-year working partnership built on trust, shared knowledge, and a genuine commitment to the communities they call home.
They are not seasonal agents. They work seven days a week, all year long, and when one is traveling, the other is in town. Every client, at every price point, works directly with Suzie and Ed, not with an assistant or a junior team member.
Over 330+ career transactions ranging from $300K to $11M, they have helped families downsize, estates settle, buyers find homes they searched for years to find, and sellers achieve results well above what the market typically produces.
The Differences That Matter
What you get that most agents cannot offer.
Local Knowledge That Goes Decades Deep
Suzie and Ed know the history of this market the way only lifelong residents can. They know which streets flood, which neighborhoods have changed, what Superstorm Sandy did to specific blocks, and the history of individual properties they have listed or sold before, sometimes more than once. That knowledge is an asset to every buyer and seller they represent.
Pricing That Holds
Their sellers average 102.3% of list price, compared to a market average of 96.1%. That gap comes from accurate pricing at the start. Their listings see 45% fewer price reductions than comparable properties, and they sell 29 days faster than the market average. Precise pricing is not a slogan. It is a measurable outcome.
Photography Taken Seriously
Ed is a licensed commercial drone pilot, which means aerial photography and video are produced by someone with both the credentials and the eye for this specific landscape. Combined with professional interior and exterior photography and 3D virtual tours, the result is a visual presentation that does justice to homes at every price point, not just the highest ones.
Staging Advice That Is Honest
Before any photography or showing, Suzie and Ed walk through every home with the owner. They point out what buyers will notice, what will photograph well, and what is worth addressing. They are direct about what matters and what does not. Professional staging is brought in when it would genuinely make a difference.
A Marketing System, Not a Listing
Their listings go through a coordinated multi-channel campaign: MLS and portal syndication, paid Facebook and Instagram advertising, Coming Soon campaigns, reverse prospecting through the MLS, personal outreach to 3,000+ email contacts, neighborhood postcard mailings, print ads in the Ocean Star and Asbury Park Press, Homes & Land Magazine (which syndicates to the Wall Street Journal and Mansion Global), open houses and broker events, and their Curaytor partnership. Most agents list a home and wait. Suzie and Ed launch one.
A Community, Not Just a Following
Suzie and Ed own and operate the Bay Head & Mantoloking Locals Group on Facebook, with more than 10,000 members. They publish Bay Head & Mantoloking Today, a monthly newsletter with 500+ subscribers who read it because they want to know what is happening in these towns. Their combined Facebook following across two pages is more than 20,000. Instagram reaches 112,000 views in a single month. A listing placed in front of this audience reaches people who already love these communities.
Negotiation Built on Experience
Over 330+ transactions in good markets and slow ones, competitive multiple-offer situations and quiet ones, Suzie and Ed have seen what works and what does not. Several recent sales closed above asking price, including one that sold for more than $150,000 over list. When an offer comes in, they know which terms matter, which ones are negotiating tactics, and how to respond in their client's best interest.
Communication That Does Not Require Chasing
After every showing, Suzie and Ed follow up with the agent for feedback and report back to their seller directly. They reach out before clients have to ask. They are available by phone, email, or text, and they respond. Clients consistently describe this as one of the most distinctive things about working with them.
"They could not have done a better job of keeping us updated on everything happening with our property and the market at large. When the right buyer came along, they stepped up the information flow and gave us great counsel on how to move forward quickly and cleanly."Larry and Kathy M. | Google Review
Their Reach
Your home, in front of the people who want it.
Across their Facebook pages, community group, Instagram account, newsletter, and personal email database, Suzie and Ed reach a combined audience of more than 35,000 people connected to Bay Head, Mantoloking, and the surrounding Shore communities.
Recognition
Consistent results, consistently recognized.
Suzie and Ed are named Top Producers, Top Listing Agents, and Top Selling Agents for their company and office year after year. Their 2023 and 2025 results speak for themselves.
"Suzie Van Schoick and Ed O'Malley were the most professional, knowledgeable, and effective agents we have ever dealt with. Not only was the home sold quickly and above the listed price, but both Suzie and Ed reduced a potentially stressful situation into an easily managed event. We could not give a higher recommendation, and would question why anyone would use a different team."G.S.Z. | Google Review
In Their Own Words
80+ reviews. A consistent story.
"Five stars don't even come close to doing him justice. He guided us through a challenging home purchase in Mantoloking, and his expertise and calm, steady approach were invaluable. Ed came up with a brilliant strategy that set us apart from other buyers and ultimately helped us secure our dream home. We now consider him not just our realtor, but a friend."
Pat C. | Google Review"Ed utilized his vast experience and knowledge of the market to price and market our home to generate multiple above-list offers. Throughout the process, Ed was always accessible and responsive to all of our questions. He also helped us purchase a replacement property. He was a pleasure to work with and made the entire process seamless."
Kathy C. | Google Review"I felt extremely fortunate to work with them. One property was more challenging than usual because it was midway through an extensive renovation. They bravely accepted the challenge without hesitation and guided me through the preparation of the home before listing. No question was left unanswered and their attention to each was immediate."
Judy D. | Google Review"On behalf of the La Voy family, we can't recommend Suzie and Ed highly enough. They treated selling the family Bay Head house with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism. Both know the New Jersey shore area thoroughly, have years of experience representing both buyers and sellers, and have their customers always at the center of their efforts."
Anne G. | Google ReviewReady to Talk?
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Suzanne Van Schoick & Edwin O'Malley | Diane Turton, Realtors | 88 Bridge Ave., Bay Head, NJ 08742
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