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    Vicki Gaily Shares What Luxury Homebuyers Are Looking For

    ·Vicki Gaily
    River Oak Farm – 43+ Acre Equestrian Estate, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

    Named by the prestigious Town & Country Magazine as “The Gatekeeper of Saddle River,” Vicki Gaily continues to have the highest sales and listings sold production in Saddle River through 2018. Vicki Gaily, Marketing Director, Realtor Associate and founder of Special Properties opened up Special Properties in 1992 under Brook Hollow Group, Inc, which was founded in 1978 by Jerry DeCrosta, Broker of Record. Creating Special Properties was a labor of love for Vicki. She attests that real estate has never been “just a job” to her, it is her passion. Receiving national recognition as one of the top luxury real estate specialists throughout the last 37 years, Vicki continues to maintain a position as the top agent in million dollar plus sales in all of Northwest Bergen County, New Jersey from 1992 to the present. Haute Residence caught up with Gaily to discuss what the latest must-haves are for luxury real estate homebuyers:

    Alarm and Security Systems

    • Wireless! Wireless! Wireless!
    • Control from your phone and iPad – cameras everywhere!
    • Sophisticated Voice Systems
    • Dawn to Dusk lighting – motion activated, controlled from phone & iPad

    Smart Electronics

    That means controlling heat and air, lighting, cameras, electronics, etc.

    Wine Cellars

    Thermostatically controlled with a wine tasting area.

    Theaters

    Latest screen and projection & sound technology either stadium or relaxed seating.

    Pet Stations

    Built-in food & water trays, bathing & grooming station.

    Pool & Spa Controls

    Both indoor & outdoor.

    Garages

    • Heated & epoxy finish on the flooring for cleanup
    • Hot water for car washing.

    Gyms

    Mirrored, rubberized flooring and high ceiling.

    Over the top requests

    • Bowling Alley
    • Padded Recreation,
    • soundproofed rooms
    • Sports lounges with multiple flat screen TV’s
    • Sports & memorabilia display cases
    • etc!