About Scott Shuman

Scott Shuman
CEO & Managing Partner, The Sue Adler Team | New Jersey Realtor | Entrepreneur | Leadership & Sales Speaker

From intern to CEO. Building people, creating opportunities, and delivering results.

Scott Shuman is the CEO and Managing Partner of The Sue Adler Team at Keller Williams Realty, one of the nation's leading residential real estate organizations. A Northern New Jersey real estate professional, entrepreneur, and industry speaker, Scott helps lead a team recognized as the #1 Keller Williams Group Worldwide in 2026 and ranked #13 nationally by sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings.

Scott's career reflects a belief that has shaped the way he approaches both business and leadership: focus on what you can control, create opportunities for others, and the results will follow.

From starting as an intern to becoming CEO and a business owner, Scott has helped develop a highly specialized real estate organization focused on providing exceptional service to homeowners while creating meaningful opportunities for the professionals who serve them.

Contact Scott Shuman

Phone: 973-936-9129
Email: [email protected]
The Sue Adler Team | Keller Williams Realty
Serving Summit, Short Hills, Chatham, Madison, Maplewood, South Orange, Morristown, Westfield, Livingston, and surrounding Northern New Jersey communities.

A Proven Record of Real Estate Leadership
Scott works alongside Sue Adler, founder of The Sue Adler Team, to lead the strategy, operations, marketing, and growth of one of the country's highest-producing residential real estate groups.
Recognized Results
#1 Keller Williams Group Worldwide
2026 recognition

#13 in the United States by Sales Volume
2026 RealTrends Verified national mega-team rankings

$441.94 Million in Closed Sales Volume
2025 independently verified team production

359 Transaction Sides
2025 independently verified team production

#2 Mega Team in New Jersey by Sales Volume
2026 RealTrends Verified rankings

These achievements reflect the work of an exceptional group of real estate professionals and the clients who place their trust in the organization. For Scott, they also demonstrate the value of building a business around talented people, defined systems, and a consistent commitment to improving.

Source: RealTrends Verified, 2026 rankings based on 2025 production. Keller Williams worldwide group recognition reported by The Sue Adler Team.

From Intern to CEO: Scott Shuman's Story
Scott's journey in real estate began long before he became a business owner.

After moving to Chatham, New Jersey, in sixth grade, Scott developed an early interest in real estate and earned his real estate license at just 18 years old, before graduating from high school.

He later attended the University of Tampa, graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship.

Scott joined The Sue Adler Team as an intern and went on to work across nearly every part of the business.

From the details of coordinating a transaction to developing marketing strategies, improving operations, supporting agents, and leading organizational growth, he experienced firsthand what it takes to build a successful real estate company.

That experience ultimately led him to become CEO and Managing Partner.

His journey is an example of intrapreneurship bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to an established business, taking ownership beyond a traditional job description, identifying opportunities for growth, and creating meaningful value from within.

Scott believes that some of the greatest professional opportunities are created by people willing to take responsibility, solve problems, and make the businesses around them better.

That perspective continues to shape how he leads The Sue Adler Team and the lessons he shares with other professionals.

Delivering an Advantage to Northern New Jersey Homeowners
As CEO of The Sue Adler Team, Scott's responsibility goes beyond overseeing transactions. His focus is on building the people, systems, and strategies that help clients make confident real estate decisions and achieve outstanding results.

The team serves buyers and sellers throughout Morris, Essex, Union, and surrounding Northern New Jersey communities, with particular expertise in Summit, Short Hills, Millburn, Chatham, Madison, Maplewood, South Orange, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Westfield, Livingston, and Morristown.

The Sue Adler Team's approach combines detailed local market knowledge with specialized support across the entire buying and selling process.
Strategic Pricing and Market Expertise
Successful real estate decisions begin with understanding the market, not simply relying on automated home valuations.

The team studies comparable sales, buyer demand, available inventory, competitive positioning, and neighborhood-level trends to guide clients through pricing and timing decisions.
Home Preparation and Professional Staging
A successful home sale often begins well before the property reaches the market.

Scott helps lead an organization with dedicated resources for home preparation, staging coordination, property presentation, and marketing. The goal is to help sellers make informed investments in their homes, create stronger first impressions, and improve their competitive position.
Marketing That Reaches the Right Buyers
The Sue Adler Team combines professional photography and video, digital marketing, social media, targeted buyer outreach, established referral relationships, and broader exposure strategies to bring properties to market.

Scott's background in business development and marketing has helped shape an approach focused not simply on visibility, but on reaching qualified buyers and converting attention into meaningful opportunities.
Specialized Expertise and Team-Based Service
Rather than expecting one agent to handle every aspect of a transaction independently, The Sue Adler Team brings together professionals with expertise in pricing, negotiation, marketing, client service, home preparation, and transaction management.

This structure allows clients to benefit from both a dedicated real estate advisor and the resources of a larger organization.
Educating Homeowners Before They Sell
Scott is a strong advocate for helping homeowners understand their options before making significant financial decisions.

Since 2019, The Sue Adler Team's Home Selling Workshop program has welcomed more than 5,000 attendees, providing education on pricing, preparation, market conditions, downsizing, and navigating the selling process.

For Scott, education builds confidence, and informed clients are better positioned to make decisions that support their long-term goals.

Thinking about selling your home?

Connect with Scott and The Sue Adler Team to discuss your property, the current market, and a strategy tailored to your timing and goals.

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Servant Leadership: Building Success Through Others
Scott's leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership—the belief that a leader's responsibility is to create an environment where others have the tools, support, clarity, and opportunity to succeed.

He doesn't believe strong leadership is about being the most important person in the room. It's about helping the people around you become more capable, confident, and successful.

Having worked his way through multiple roles within the organization, Scott understands the importance of supporting people at every level of a business.

He believes effective leaders establish clear expectations, provide meaningful coaching, encourage ownership, and create systems that make strong performance repeatable.

His approach balances optimism with accountability. A positive mindset matters, but it must be supported by consistent action, honest evaluation, and a willingness to improve.

For Scott, the success of a business is inseparable from the growth of its people.

The Opportunity Mindset: Focus on What You Can Control
One of the central ideas Scott brings to leadership, coaching, and public speaking is what he calls the opportunity mindset.

In any business, it's easy to focus on what's missing.

The appointment that didn't happen. The deal that fell apart. The lead that didn't convert. The market condition that makes the job harder.

Scott challenges people to shift their thinking away from what's missing and toward what's possible.

What opportunity exists in the situation? What can be learned? What action can be taken? What can be controlled?

This is not about ignoring challenges or pretending every situation will produce a positive outcome. It's about recognizing that our response, preparation, consistency, and willingness to act are often more important than the circumstances we cannot change.

Scott believes that the professionals and organizations that perform consistently over time are often those that master the fundamentals, take responsibility for their actions, and recognize the value of opportunities others overlook.

It's a philosophy that influences how he coaches agents, develops leaders, and helps guide The Sue Adler Team.

Focus on what you can control. Recognize what's possible. Take action. Let the results follow.

National Real Estate Speaker, Leadership Educator & Entrepreneur
Beyond leading The Sue Adler Team, Scott is passionate about helping other professionals and organizations grow.

He has shared his experience at major real estate industry events, including:

Keller Williams Mega Camp
Keller Williams Family Reunion
BoomTown Unite
Keller Williams regional events and professional development conferences
Local real estate offices and industry training sessions
College real estate clubs and educational programs

His presentations draw from his experience moving from intern to CEO, developing high-performance teams, growing a major real estate organization, and building a culture centered on opportunity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Rather than relying on motivational theory alone, Scott brings practical lessons from the daily responsibility of leading a complex, high-performing business.

His experience is particularly relevant to entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate leaders, sales professionals, and real estate organizations.

Creating Opportunities for Real Estate Professionals
Scott's passion for business growth extends beyond production statistics.

As CEO, he is committed to building a professional environment where talented real estate agents can develop their skills, serve clients at a high level, and pursue meaningful long-term careers.

The Sue Adler Team combines agent coaching and development with administrative support, marketing resources, collaborative systems, and a culture designed to help agents focus on the work that creates the most value.

Scott believes that real estate professionals grow when they have access to strong leadership, relevant training, clear expectations, and the opportunity to learn from other successful professionals.

Having experienced his own career progression from intern to CEO, he understands how much is possible when someone is encouraged to take ownership of their development.

For experienced real estate professionals seeking a stronger platform—and newer agents looking for the right environment to grow—The Sue Adler Team offers an opportunity to be part of a recognized organization committed to professional development and client service.

Interested in joining The Sue Adler Team?

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A Northern New Jersey Native, Husband & Father
Scott's connection to Northern New Jersey is personal.

After moving to Chatham during his childhood, he developed his interest in real estate in the communities he would later serve professionally.

Today, Scott lives in Morristown with his wife, Kristen, and their family.

His understanding of the region goes beyond sales statistics and property values. It's grounded in firsthand knowledge of its neighborhoods, communities, and the decisions families make when choosing where to live.

Scott's professional ambitions have grown nationally, but his commitment to Northern New Jersey remains an important part of his identity.

Client Experiences and Testimonials
What Homeowners Say About Working With Scott
“Choosing Scott to sell our home was one of the best decisions we made!”

A New Providence home seller praised Scott and his team for a seamless selling experience, responsive communication, transparency, and an efficient sale.

Read Scott's Verified Client Reviews
Real Estate Results in Action
Scott and The Sue Adler Team have helped clients navigate a wide range of transactions, from preparing family homes for market to positioning exceptional properties for luxury buyers.

A notable team case study is 588 Longview Road in South Orange, which sold for $3,910,500 after a comprehensive marketing campaign that generated 93,268 Instagram views over four weeks.

The sale illustrates the team's approach to identifying a property's strengths, developing a differentiated marketing strategy, and reaching buyers beyond traditional channels.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scott Shuman
Who is Scott Shuman?
Scott Shuman is the CEO and Managing Partner of The Sue Adler Team at Keller Williams Realty, a Northern New Jersey real estate professional, entrepreneur, and real estate industry speaker. He helps lead a group recognized as the #1 Keller Williams Group Worldwide in 2026.
Is Scott Shuman a real estate agent in New Jersey?
Yes. Scott earned his New Jersey real estate license at age 18 and is a Realtor Associate with The Sue Adler Team at Keller Williams Realty. His work includes real estate strategy, marketing, client service, operations, and organizational leadership.
What real estate company does Scott Shuman lead?
Scott is CEO and Managing Partner of The Sue Adler Team at Keller Williams Realty. He works alongside founder Sue Adler to lead the team's strategy, operations, and growth.
How successful is The Sue Adler Team?
The Sue Adler Team ranked #13 nationally by sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified mega-team rankings, based on $441.94 million in closed sales and 359 transaction sides in 2025. The team was also recognized as the #1 Keller Williams Group Worldwide in 2026.
What areas of New Jersey does Scott Shuman serve?
Scott and The Sue Adler Team serve clients throughout Northern New Jersey, including Summit, Short Hills, Millburn, Chatham, Madison, Maplewood, South Orange, Morristown, Livingston, Westfield, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, and surrounding communities.
What is Scott Shuman's leadership philosophy?
Scott practices servant leadership, focusing on developing people, creating opportunities, encouraging accountability, and helping individuals achieve their potential. A central part of his philosophy is focusing on what can be controlled rather than becoming distracted by outside circumstances.
What is Scott Shuman's opportunity mindset?
The opportunity mindset is Scott's approach to shifting attention away from what's missing and toward what's possible. It emphasizes taking responsibility for controllable actions, learning from challenges, and consistently identifying opportunities for improvement.
Does Scott Shuman speak at conferences and business events?
Yes. Scott has spoken at Keller Williams Mega Camp, Keller Williams Family Reunion, BoomTown Unite, regional real estate events, local real estate offices, and college real estate clubs. His subjects include leadership, intrapreneurship, sales growth, business development, and high-performance teams.
What is intrapreneurship, and how does it relate to Scott Shuman?
Intrapreneurship means applying an entrepreneurial mindset within an existing business. Scott's career is an example: he began as an intern at The Sue Adler Team and progressed to become CEO and Managing Partner by taking ownership, contributing across the organization, and helping create opportunities for growth.
How can I contact Scott Shuman about selling a home, joining his team, or speaking at an event?
Scott can be reached through The Sue Adler Team at 973-936-9129 or [email protected]. Inquiries may include buying or selling residential real estate, professional opportunities, leadership training, media interviews, and speaking engagements.

Connect With Scott Shuman
Whether you're considering buying or selling a home in Northern New Jersey, exploring your next opportunity in real estate, or looking for a speaker with firsthand experience leading a high-performance business, Scott welcomes the conversation.

Scott Shuman
CEO & Managing Partner
The Sue Adler Team | Keller Williams Realty
973-936-9129
[email protected]

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