About US

About The Pinnacle Team at RE/MAX Edge

At The Pinnacle Team, we are dedicated to providing homeowners with a complete real estate solution, combining deep local knowledge with expert sales and marketing strategies. Our team was founded by Simon Umanoff and Frank Bergen, two professionals passionate about guiding clients through the complexities of buying and selling homes.

Simon, has lived in Staten Island for over 20 years, brings a strong background in sales and marketing, ensuring that every home we list is marketed effectively and sold quickly. Frank, born and raised in Brooklyn, offers unmatched local expertise and insight, helping clients navigate the real estate landscape with confidence. Together, we are backed by the powerhouse of RE/MAX Edge, offering our clients access to extensive resources and support.

Our mission is simple: to be the best realtors in Staten Island and Brooklyn, providing personalized service every step of the way. We value integrity, care, and quality, and we believe that what sets us apart is our hands-on approach. From listing and marketing your home to handling inspections, negotiations, and even finding off-market deals, we are with you for the entire transaction—ensuring nothing is overlooked.

Since we started, we’ve faced unique challenges, like selling a home that completely flooded while under contract, or getting a FSBO 100k more than they were offered, we excel at finding creative solutions to get exceptional results. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving into a larger space, or selling a property, we offer fully customized service because we know every client’s situation is different.

Frank and Simon’s local expertise gives us a unique advantage—we know the ins and outs of both Brooklyn and Staten Island from a residential perspective. This allows us to provide our clients with accurate information and unmatched insight to help them make informed decisions.

At The Pinnacle Team, real estate is more than just a business—it’s about helping people through one of the most important transactions of their lives. We build trust with our clients through our knowledge, dedication, and commitment to long-term relationships. We stay in touch long after the deal is done because we truly care about your real estate journey.

Simon Umanoff

Co-Founder, The Pinnacle Team at RE/MAX Edge

Simon Umanoff’s journey into real estate began when he faced challenges while searching for a home himself. Despite the difficulties, he found that he enjoyed the experience and discovered a passion for helping others navigate the real estate process. With over 20 years of experience living in Staten Island, Simon offers a unique perspective on the local market, knowing the ins and outs of the island, from schools to the best places to eat.

Frank Bergen

Frank Bergen

Co-Founder, The Pinnacle Team at RE/MAX Edge

Frank Bergen has always been passionate about real estate, and since starting his career in 2019, he has built a reputation for navigating one of the most competitive markets in the world—Brooklyn and Staten Island—with professionalism and insight.

What they say about me

Client Testimonials

Lizzie Villanueva
3 months ago
Shout out to my amazing realtor, Kevin McFarlane, who went above and beyond in his work and got me exceptional results. He is an extremely personable individual, takes the time to listen to your needs, genuinely wants to help see you win, and is more than willing to advocate on... read more
Eva Achero
3 months ago
Mr. Troy Anderson is the consummate professional! His patience, tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills got us through a difficult sale for our home but he did it! We are very grateful to Troy for his persistence and grace throughout the process.
Michael Petry
3 months ago
I am a long-time mortgage consultant and just closed a transaction with Jennifer Giovinazzo as the listing agent. She was awesome! The agent for the buyer loved working her, she was an outstanding communicator throughout and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking... read more
Joanne George
3 months ago
Jennifer Giovinazzo walked us through our move from start to finish. After 55yrs in our home, Jennifer helped us understand how and what we needed to do to 1st buy a different home, then to sell our home of 55yrs. I could only trust Jennifer with this... read more
Ann Germain
3 months ago
Jennifer Giovinazzo has helped us with a home sale and purchase in the past and again recently. I can't give enough praise for her great knowledge, communication, professionalism, and wonderful personality throughout the whole process! She is on the ball, following through with not just us as her clients... read more
Hieu Tran
4 months ago
Thank you Mr.Neil and his wife,Anh, for the utmost care and assistance in selling the house and getting us a new house as well. From A to Z customer services and experiences!!! From start to finish they will be there and guide regardless the difficulties. Our family highly recommend... read more
Tuan Nguyen
4 months ago
Vinh Chau is an amazing agent, very dedicated and professional in his field of work. Vinh knows everything there is to know about the real estate market in Florida!
He kept me updated throughout the entire process of the preparation, listing and negotiating offers to meet my goals of selling my...
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Elijah Vilfort
5 months ago
Amazing Experience! We were able to narrow down our preferences and get a house within three months in this market. Troy had detailed annswers to anny question we had and he helped us understand every step. He displayed incredible patience throughout the process which in turn made us remain confident.... read more
Tori Fitzpatrick
5 months ago
Brian Barnes made buying my first home a breeze. There were so many anxieties & questions I had as a first time homebuyer but he put those to ease and made the process fun! Not only is he a phenomenal realtor, but he’s also a very knowledgeable carpenter which was... read more