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.

" Cigale Client, Buyer We met Tom by chance and we were very lucky! Having just transferred to the United States with a major multinational company he introduced us to the different aspects of residential properties in New Jersey. We explained to him our needs and he showed us the right variety of properties. During our visits Tom and Barbara assessed with professionalism and care both positive and negative aspects of each property. Also offered further advise for potential modifications and improvements. Tom has excellent knowledge of legal and financing aspects and also helped in the final negotiation of our property in Madison. Tom always available whenever we needed him. We would definitely recommend Tom and Barbara for their professional services. "

  -Cigale Fatouros, Client

"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 Abella and Barbara Gruska recently helped us buy and close on our new home in Millburn, NJ. They are both very knowledgeable about the area and helped us tremendously in choosing the right location and narrowing down our search. We were very unsure and confused at first in terms of our needs and wishes and they were both so patient (and not pushy) in their work with us. They took the time to get to know us and our family and assisted us in balancing needs such as price, home size, and commuting options. Once we found our home, they were with us every step of the way during the attorney review, inspection, and closing process. I highly recommend to anyone who is looking to buy or sell their home in the area. "

  -Carrie, Client

"It has been a pleasure working with Tom and Barbara, who have proven themselves as exceptional real estate professionals during our recent home purchase. They form a knowledgeable and caring team, are always readily available, and have expertly helped us through every step of the process with a great deal of patience. Furthermore, they recommended a great lawyer, inspectors, and various other reliable professionals, which greatly contributed to the smooth and stress-free experience of our home-buying process. They addressed all our inquiries and offered invaluable recommendations along the way. We highly recommend them for all your real estate needs. "

  -Thomas Chin, Client

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