History Helps Realtors Sell Real Estate

Realtors’ History Guide to Selling Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster and the Rest of the Somerset Hills, New Jersey

It probably comes as no surprise that realtors have a fairly easy time selling homes in Bernards Township and the surrounding Somerset Hills area. With its top-ranked schools, highway access to the rest of the state, easy access to railroads, and a relatively low tax rate. Now comes the secret: how you can differentiate yourself as a realtor using Mr. Local History.

First off, we never thought of promoting what we do to realtors. A few realtors reached out to let us know they love reading about local history and often share some of the stories we’ve written with their clients.

Mr. Local History’s writers love to dig into history and share information about the 5 towns that make up the Somerset Hills of northern Somerset County. Bedminster, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack & Gladstone share a very similar bucolic atmosphere.

History Sells

History helps sell the Somerset Hills because buyers are not just purchasing a home. They are investing in a community with character, tradition, and a story. From Revolutionary War landmarks and historic villages to vibrant downtowns and scenic landscapes, the region’s rich heritage creates the sense of place that makes towns like Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster, Far Hills, and Peapack Gladstone so desirable.

The Mr. Local History Project is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing those stories. Through free articles, photographs, maps, and local research, we help residents, visitors, educators, and Realtors better understand what makes these communities special. When Realtors share the history behind a neighborhood, they do more than sell a house. They help buyers fall in love with a place that has been centuries in the making.

Welcome Gifts that Scream Local

With the introduction of the Somerset Hills Historic Cat’s Meow keepsake collection, the area’s history is presented in a beautiful-looking, hand-painted wooden collectible featuring a story about an iconic historic property in the Somerset Hills.

39 New Jersey Historic Village cats meow 10 10 2025 Mr Local History Project — The Cat’s Meow is one of the world’s most iconic collectible series. Mr. Local History has an extensive collection of historical keepsakes from the area that newcomers love! Each year we launch new additions based on community input. Check out all our local giftgiving ideas for your clients.

The Cat's Meow is one of the worlds most iconic collectible series. Mr. Local History started creating the Somerset Hills Historic Village back in 2018. Each year we launch new additions based on community input.

As a realtor working to build a relationship with a client, what better way than with a local collectible to welcome them to the neighborhood? You can even autograph the bottom with your name and number so they NEVER forget how to stay in touch with you. We also know they’ll display the gift prominently in their home where others will see it.

Books for the Kids

Here’s a great way to introduce clients’ children who move to the area, with a fun, history-based coloring activity based on the area’s iconic stories. From the great oak tree to the ghost of the Old Public Library in Bernardsville, there’s something for every area in the Somerset Hills. We even provide the crayons typically. And it’s great to know that for every coloring book sold, one is donated to a local program for kids.

Somerset Hills History Coloring Book – Click Image for details.

Stories for Realtors

We never thought of it when we were writing, but we’ve gathered several great stories you can share with your prospective buyers over the years. For almost two decades, we’ve been writing about stories tied to the Somerset Hills. Feel free to print or share.

Additional Information

Hope we’ve been able to help you with resources that tell great stories about the area we call home. If there’s something you’d like to acquire for your clients, please write to us.

Happy Selling!

Original Post: November 2018
Updated: July 2026