The Gruska Abella Team
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M: 201-981-0373 mobile
O: 973-251-0100 office

The Gruska Abella Team

www.shorthillshomesearch.com

Tom Abella and Barbara Gruska

Tom Abella and Barbara Gruska head up this dynamic real estate team. Together they bring unique advantages to their clients and our local Real Estate Market. Tom has extensive business experience both in manufacturing and Wall Street and Barbara has wide-ranging experience from financial industry as well as extensive involvement in local school support. Over the past several years they have independently built strong residential real estate careers. In early 2011, Tom and Barbara brought their diverse professional and life experiences (they happen to be married to each other) together to form their team.  In partnership and with the resources of Keller Williams, they can help you solve all your real estate needs.

Each has these Professional Credentials:

  • Member National Association of Realtors
  • Member New Jersey Association of Realtors
  • Member North Central Jersey Association of Realtors
  • Member Garden State Multiple Listing Service
  • Full Time Licensed Sales Professional

As agents who are an experts in this area, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need a team you can trust for up-to-date information. They are eager to serve you. Here are some of the things they can do for you:

Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home

Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.

Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.

"Highly likely to recommend 04/06/2017 - jay love 63 Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2017 for approximately $825K in Livingston, NJ. Local knowledge: ***** Process expertise: ***** Responsiveness: ***** Negotiation skills: ***** My wife and I just bought an amazing house and sold our current house with Barbara and Tom. Working with them was an amazing experience in customer experience. Both were hands on, always available, and were such a wealth of knowledge and experience to be able to tap into. We could not recommend them enough!!!"

  -Jay Lovenheim, M.D., Client

"Tom and Barbara did a great job finding us our first house. We were in a time crunch with our first child on the way and they found us an amazing home that matched all our criteria. They also did a great job negotiating with the seller and getting us a bargain price. Finally, they got us in touch with a wonderful contractor and gave us very helpful home improvement tips. These efforts really have gone a long way to making our house a great long term investment and an amazing home to raise our first child. I strongly recommend them to represent your best interests and work tirelessly to find the right home that fits your needs. Sat, Sep 8, 2012"

  -Tara Krauss, Client

"Tom and Barbara are truly exceptional! I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help me with my first home purchase. Not only did they provide invaluable insights into the housing market, they were kind, patient, very thoughtful when identifying homes that fit my needs, and went above and beyond in every way possible. I’m incredibly grateful for all of their help and guidance throughout the entire home-buying journey, which continued well beyond closing. Their recommendations for contractors, local services, and more have also played a significant role in helping me settle into my new home as quickly as possible. If you’re looking to buy a home (or sell), look no further! Barbara is also an experienced home stager, with a keen sense of style, and extensive knowledge of the latest design trends. I highly recommend Tom and Barbara to help you find the home of your dreams! "

  -Alison Chin, Client

""WE WERE SO VERY LUCKY TO HAVE A FRIEND RECOMMEND BARBARA AND TOM TO HANDLE THE SALE OF OUR HOUSE IN ROSELAND NEW JERSEY SINCE WE LIVE IN CALIFORNIA AND IT WAS A LONG DISTANCE SALE THEY DID EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE HOUSE LOOK ITS VERY BEST FOR AN OLDER HOME WITH OUT THINKING TWICE ABOUT NOT BOTHERING US WITH THINGS THAT THEY COULD HANDLE. THEMSELVES. WE CAN NEVER THANK THEM ENOUGH FOR MAKING WHAT WE WERE AFRAID WAS GOING TO BE A REAL DIFFICULT PROBLEM GO SO SMOOTHLY. IF YOU WANT A PROFESSIONAL REALTOR THE GRUSKAS ARE FOR YOU!! LOIS AND MITCH. ""

  -Lois Goldstein, Client

Keller Williams Suburban Realty
4245 Town Center Way, Suite 2B
Livingston, NJ
07039