For nearly four decades, Catherine Kut has been a respected leader in New Jersey real estate and an active force in her community. Licensed since 1986 and earning her Broker’s license in 2014, Catherine has built a career distinguished by both professional achievement and dedicated service.She began her real estate journey with Schlott/Coldwell Banker in 1987, later spending two decades with Weichert Realtors, where she consistently earned top sales awards, including membership in the President’s Club and Executive Club. Since 2013, Catherine has served as Manager with Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors, where she continues to guide clients, mentor agents, and oversee operations with the same passion that has defined her career. In addition to managing sales teams, she has also overseen 25 new home communities as a project manager, bringing a wealth of experience in both new construction and residential resales.
Catherine’s leadership extends well beyond her brokerage. She has been deeply involved with professional associations at the county, state, and national levels. A long-standing member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors, she served as President in 1995 and has held numerous leadership positions over the years, including chairing education, broker-manager, nominating, and golf committees. Her service also includes committee roles with the New Jersey Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, where she contributed to education, strategic planning, and industry development initiatives. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she has twice been honored as Realtor of the Year—first in 1996 and again in 2024.
Catherine’s career achievements are matched by her deep commitment to her community. She has held leadership roles with many local organizations, including serving as President of Sussex County Big Brothers Big Sisters, President of the United Way of Sussex County, Trustee and Treasurer of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Southern Chamber Council. She has chaired numerous community events, including the United Way Chili Open Golf Outing, Sussex County Day, and the German Christmas Market of New Jersey, and has been a driving force in countless charitable efforts such as food drives, coat drives, youth sports fundraisers, and local non-profit initiatives.
Her service has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Boy Scouts of America Tribute to Women Award, the Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award, the Mosaic Award from Project Self Sufficiency, and the Karen Ann Quinlan Ambassador Award. She is also a multi-year recipient of the NJ Herald Readers’ Choice Gold Award and has been recognized by Realty Executives with membership in the prestigious 100% Club for a decade straight.
Throughout her career, Catherine has consistently demonstrated excellence in real estate sales, earning the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award at the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels across three decades. Her track record includes multi-million-dollar production years, with top achievements reaching over $15 million in annual sales.
A resident of Sussex County since 1974, Catherine has been deeply rooted in the community she serves. She was married for 49 years and is a proud mother of three sons and grandmother to six grandchildren. Even after the loss of her husband in 2023, she continues to pour her energy into her profession, her volunteer commitments, and her family.
Catherine Kut’s career is defined not only by her professional accomplishments but also by her unwavering commitment to giving back. She embodies the values of leadership, service, and dedication—both to her clients and to the Sussex County community she has proudly called home for over 50 years.
Professional Experience
Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors – Manager (2013–Present)
Weichert Realtors – Sales Associate (1992–2012)
Schlott/Coldwell Banker – Sales Associate (1987–1991)
Licensed Real Estate Professional in New Jersey since 1986
Real Estate Broker License – New Jersey (June 2014)
? Project Manager for 25 New Home Communities
? Experienced in residential sales, new construction, management, and leadership
Professional Affiliations & Leadership
Associations
? North Central Jersey Association of Realtors – Member (2009–2013)
? Garden State MLS – Member (1987–2024)
? Sussex County Association of Realtors – Member (1987–2008, 2014–2024)
Leadership Roles – Sussex County Association of Realtors
? Board of Directors: 1992, 1999–2001
? Vice President Elect: 1993
? President Elect: 1994
? President: 1995
? Education Committee: 1988, 1990, 2002, 2005 (Chairman 1994)
? Broker Manager Committee: Chairman 2016, 2024
? Nominating Committee: 2016–2018, 2020–2022
? Golf Outing: Co-Chairman 2017–2022, Chairman 2023–2025
New Jersey Association of Realtors
? Education Committee: 1994
? Sales Committee: 1993–1994
? Nominating Committee: 1995–1996
? Forms Task Force: 1995–1997
? Strategic Planning: 1996–1997
? Circle of Excellence: 2025
National Association of Realtors
? Education Committee: 1995–1996
National Association of Home Builders
? Sales & Marketing Council Member
Community Leadership & Volunteer Service
Board & Trustee Roles
? Sussex County Big Brothers Big Sisters: Board of Directors (1999–2008), President (2005–2006)
? Sussex County United Way: Board of Directors (2009–2022), Vice President (2012–2014), President (2015–2020)
? Sussex County Chamber of Commerce: Trustee (2015–2020), Treasurer (2019–2020)
? Southern Chamber of Commerce Council: Chairman (2014–2025)
? Sussex County Day Exhibitors: Chairman (2015–2025)
? German Christmas Market of NJ: Trustee (2022–2024)
Community Involvement
? Chairman, United Way Chili Open Golf Outing (2009–2022)
? Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market Committee (2002–2022)
? Christmas Toy Drive Chairman (2000–2011)
? Boy Scouts of America – Co-Chair, Tribute to Women’s Banquet (2017–2021)
? Active volunteer in numerous local charity initiatives including coat drives, food drives, golf outings, bike tours, and races (1990s–2025)
Awards & Recognition
Sales Awards
? Multiple New Home Sales Awards (1990–2010), including multi-million-dollar annual achievements up to $15M
? NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award:
? Bronze: 1990, 1992, 2008, 2010–2013, 2015, 2018
? Silver: 1991, 1993–1994, 1997–1998, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2016–2017, 2019–2020, 2022–2024
? Gold: 1995–1996, 1999–2003, 2006, 2021
Industry Honors
? Realtor of the Year – 1996 & 2024
? Five Star Professional Award
? NJ Realtors® Distinguished Sales Award
? NJ Realtors® Quarter Century Award
? Weichert President’s Club (1995–2007), Executive Club (2008–2010)
? Realty Executives 100% Club (2014–2024)
Community Recognition
? Boy Scouts of America Tribute to Women’s Award (2014)
? Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award (2014)
? NJ Herald Readers’ Choice Gold Award (2017–2020)
? Mosaic Award – Project Self Sufficiency (2023)
? Chamber of Commerce Champion Award (2023)
? Karen Ann Quinlan Ambassador Award (2024)
Personal
? Resident of Sussex County since 1974
? Married 49 years, Widow since 2023
? Proud mother of three sons and grandmother of six grandchildren
All of Sussex County, Parts of Morris and Warren Counties New Jersey.
