Your Trusted Advisors in Warren & Watchung Real Estate

Cherie Berger Team

The Cherie Berger Team at Compass is a premier real estate team serving Warren, Watchung, Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, Green Brook, Bernardsville, Long Hill, Bedminster, and surrounding towns throughout Somerset, Morris, and Union Counties, NJ. With over four decades of experience, deep local roots, and a generational understanding of the market, we are consistently recognized as one of the top real estate teams in Warren and Watchung, New Jersey. At the heart of the team is Cherie Berger, Team Lead and one of the area’s most respected real estate negotiators, with over 40 years of experience negotiating residential real estate transactions. Cherie’s strategic pricing expertise, sharp negotiation skills, and long-standing relationships within the community have helped hundreds of families successfully buy and sell homes across Somerset County. Following in her footsteps is Ashley Freitas, Cherie’s protégé and daughter, who grew up around real estate. Raised in Warren and immersed in the business from childhood, Ashley combines modern marketing strategy, digital reach, and elevated client service with the foundational principles she learned from her mother. She is known for her hands-on approach, strong communication, and ability to guide clients seamlessly from listing to closing. Supporting the team is Steve Berger, Cherie’s husband, who holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing. Steve brings strategic branding insight and high-level marketing expertise to every listing, ensuring properties are positioned competitively and receive maximum exposure across digital, print, and social platforms. The team includes Karla and Josh, both lifelong local residents who grew up in Warren and surrounding towns. Their firsthand knowledge of neighborhoods, schools, community amenities, and market trends adds invaluable perspective. Together, the Cherie Berger Team represents generations of local knowledge, deep community involvement, and proven real estate success.

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Warren

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The Cherie Berger Team at Compass is a premier real estate team serving Warren, Watchung, Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, Green Brook,...

Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

Alexis Tarrazi

Basking Ridge

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool...

A patient-centered plastic surgery practice

Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Matthew Clott’s Somerset Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (now a member of the prestigious Atlantic Health Partners division of Atlantic Healthcare) is a patient-centered plastic surgery practice that offers a variety of aesthetic enhancements, including Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lifts, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction and Eyelid Lifts. Dr. Clott is also skilled at reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction, excision and reconstruction of skin cancers, traumatic plastic surgery and all hand surgery. His extensive hand surgery experience allows him to comfortably manage complex hand trauma, carpal tunnels, trigger fingers, Dequervaines disease, Dupytrene’s hand contractures and most other hand related issues (bone, nerve, tendon, soft tissue). Dr. Clott pride’s himself on an incredible personal experience and attention to detail, giving each patient the time they need to understand the issue and make a safe and effective plan of care.

Dr. Matthew Clott’s Somerset Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (now a member of the prestigious Atlantic Health Partners division of Atlantic...

A <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/somerset-county-man-sets-exgirlfriends-home-on-fire-minor-escapes-through-second-floor-window#.U9uTAoBdV2A">Somerset County man</a> has been indicted for setting his ex-girlfriends home on fire with cologne while her 14-year-old sister was inside, according to mycentraljersey.com. <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/somerset-county-man-sets-exgirlfriends-home-on-fire-minor-escapes-through-second-floor-window#.U9uTAoBdV2A">Alexis Brito</a>, 22, of Plainfield was indicted on charges of aggravated arson, arson, burglary, theft, endangering the welfare of a child, hindering apprehension and resisting arrest by flight, according to <a href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2014/07/30/cops-man-set-fire-ex-lovers-home/13378975/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mycentraljersey.com</a>. <a href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2014/07/30/cops-man-set-fire-ex-lovers-home/13378975/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read more.

A <a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/somerset-county-man-sets-exgirlfriends-home-on-fire-minor-escapes-through-second-floor-window#.U9uTAoBdV2A">Somerset County man</a> has been indicted for setting his ex-girlfriends home on fire with cologne while her 14-year-old sister was inside, according to mycentraljersey.com.

<a href="https://patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/somerset-county-man-sets-exgirlfriends-home-on-fire-minor-escapes-through-second-floor-window#.U9uTAoBdV2A">Alexis Brito</a>, 22, of Plainfield was indicted on charges of aggravated arson, arson, burglary, theft, endangering the welfare of a child, hindering apprehension and resisting arrest by flight, according to <a href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2014/07/30/cops-man-set-fire-ex-lovers-home/13378975/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mycentraljersey.com</a>. <a href="http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2014/07/30/cops-man-set-fire-ex-lovers-home/13378975/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read more.

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A Somerset County man has been indicted for setting his ex-girlfriends home on fire with cologne while her 14-year-old sister was inside.

Somerset County Man Used Cologne To Set Ex-Girlfriends Home On Fire

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Somerset County Man Used Cologne To Set Ex-Girlfriends Home On Fire

A Somerset County man has been indicted for setting his ex-girlfriends home on fire with cologne while her 14-year-old sister was inside.

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Somerset County Man Used Cologne To Set Ex-Girlfriends Home On Fire

A Somerset County man has been indicted for setting his ex-girlfriends home on fire with cologne while her 14-year-old sister was inside.

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