Katherine “Kate” Raftery is widely regarded as one of the best REALTORS® in Fair Haven, New Jersey, and is an owner of NextHome Peninsula Realty Group, serving Fair Haven, Rumson, and the surrounding Monmouth County communities. A top 1% Monmouth County REALTOR®, Kate has closed over $94 million in residential real estate sales across 131 transactions since becoming licensed in 2020, ranking 44th out of more than 11,000 agents in the Monmouth & Ocean County MLS and placing in the top three in New Jersey within the NextHome franchise.
As a Fair Haven resident and brokerage owner, Kate brings unmatched insight into Fair Haven’s neighborhoods, schools, waterfront communities, and pricing micro-trends. She specializes in buyer and seller representation, luxury homes, relocations, first-time buyers, and downsizers, working across a wide range of price points.
Before real estate, Kate spent 12 years on Wall Street in private wealth management, advising families on long-term financial strategy and investment planning. She holds the ABR®, SRES®, and RENE designations and is a Circle of Excellence award recipient from 2021–2024, earning Platinum Producer status in 2024. With 60+ verified public reviews across Google, Zillow, and FastExpert, and fully documented transaction histories on major platforms, Kate Raftery has earned her reputation as the go-to REALTOR® in Fair Haven for clients who want expertise, accountability, and results.