"My wife and I had gone through several Realtor® before meeting Tom. We were in the market looking for properties with a specific idea in mind when our circumstances had changed. Tom was certainly understanding of the change. Several weeks later he checked in on us to see how things were going and we began looking at different properties. At all times Tom was professional and knowledgeable in the area we were looking at. He was always there to answer a myriad of questions across an array of subjects related to the mortgage process, inspection dates, what to look for in reviewing properties. The list is extensive especially when it comes to 1st time home buyers. He's a terrific real estate agent that turned into a friendship. While moving in-of-itself is a headache - I wouldn't recommend doing it often however when you do please contact Tom. He will go above and beyond to help you where he can. He's an all-around good guy that knows his arena. Yes, Tom - I'm in the process of getting excited now!"
"My wife and I had gone through several Realtor® before meeting Tom. We were in the market looking for properties with a specific idea in mind when our circumstances had changed. Tom was certainly understanding of the change. Several weeks later he checked in on us to see how things were going and we began looking at different properties. At all times Tom was professional and knowledgeable in the area we were looking at. He was always there to answer a myriad of questions across an array of subjects related to the mortgage process, inspection dates, what to look for in reviewing properties. The list is extensive especially when it comes to 1st time home buyers. He's a terrific real estate agent that turned into a friendship. While moving in-of-itself is a headache - I wouldn't recommend doing it often however when you do please contact Tom. He will go above and beyond to help you where he can. He's an all-around good guy that knows his arena. Yes, Tom - I'm in the process of getting excited now!"
Buyer
"My husband and I were fortunate to have found Tom during our search for what is now our home. As our Realtor®, he helped guide our decisions to find the right place for the right price in a great location. He was patient during our search when our circumstances changed and considerate to allow us time to figure out our next steps. He helped us understand all of the nuisances that come along with being first-time home buyers. In short, he was always carried his fiduciary responsibility to make the process was as simple and successful as possible. The best part about working with Tom was that he was always more focused on answering our questions, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs than he was on closing a deal. Anyone looking to purchase a home would be lucky to work with Tom and when the process is over you'll have a new friend."
"My husband and I were fortunate to have found Tom during our search for what is now our home. As our Realtor®, he helped guide our decisions to find the right place for the right price in a great location. He was patient during our search when our circumstances changed and considerate to allow us time to figure out our next steps. He helped us understand all of the nuisances that come along with being first-time home buyers. In short, he was always carried his fiduciary responsibility to make the process was as simple and successful as possible. The best part about working with Tom was that he was always more focused on answering our questions, giving us good advice, and finding homes that met our needs than he was on closing a deal. Anyone looking to purchase a home would be lucky to work with Tom and when the process is over you'll have a new friend."
Avina S.
"Tom worked exceptionally hard to sell my house. We went on the market in June of 2019 and closed in late December of the same year. He guided me throughout the six months of the sale, including bringing in a professional photographer, getting at least six open houses set up, offering me guidance on offers we had, and just helping me understand what was happening throughout the process. Tom is knowledgeable of the area and the markets, and he was very responsive via phone calls, texts, and emails. That being said, Tom went way above and beyond his job description. I was not living at the house while I was selling it, and I had a variety of service people come for various issues. Tom met them there at least five times (probably more) and took on the custodial role of the house. He’s a nice person, too!"
"Tom worked exceptionally hard to sell my house. We went on the market in June of 2019 and closed in late December of the same year. He guided me throughout the six months of the sale, including bringing in a professional photographer, getting at least six open houses set up, offering me guidance on offers we had, and just helping me understand what was happening throughout the process. Tom is knowledgeable of the area and the markets, and he was very responsive via phone calls, texts, and emails. That being said, Tom went way above and beyond his job description. I was not living at the house while I was selling it, and I had a variety of service people come for various issues. Tom met them there at least five times (probably more) and took on the custodial role of the house. He’s a nice person, too!"
Dave S.
"My wife and I worked with Tom over a period of about 4 months to explore investment properties in the New Jersey area. Throughout that process, Tom was courteous, enthusiastic, and incredibly well-informed. He was happy to provide recommendations on properties as well as to research places that we had identified as well. He also had the patience of a saint, addressing all of our neurotic questions as first-time investment property buyers! Once we began to focus on a few options, Tom worked hard to identify any issues that each property might have and then walked us step-by-step through the process of buying our final choice. Both my wife and I would recommend Tom without hesitation to any potential homeowner. We would be thrilled to work with him again if the opportunity arises."
"My wife and I worked with Tom over a period of about 4 months to explore investment properties in the New Jersey area. Throughout that process, Tom was courteous, enthusiastic, and incredibly well-informed. He was happy to provide recommendations on properties as well as to research places that we had identified as well. He also had the patience of a saint, addressing all of our neurotic questions as first-time investment property buyers! Once we began to focus on a few options, Tom worked hard to identify any issues that each property might have and then walked us step-by-step through the process of buying our final choice. Both my wife and I would recommend Tom without hesitation to any potential homeowner. We would be thrilled to work with him again if the opportunity arises."
Buyer
"I cannot strongly enough recommend Tom. He exceeded my very high expectations every step of the way. Having met with several real estate agents, Tom very clearly stood out from the others as the superior agent. I was a first-time homebuyer purchasing a condo in Hoboken. From the preliminary exploration phase, up until the closing day, Tom was always available and consistently delivered. He distilled the unfamiliar, complex buying process, and made me feel very comfortable and in control. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and always had the answers to all of my questions at his fingertips. He was always available to jump on a call, and his email response time was incredible. Tom is excellent at his job, and it was a pleasure working with him."
"I cannot strongly enough recommend Tom. He exceeded my very high expectations every step of the way. Having met with several real estate agents, Tom very clearly stood out from the others as the superior agent. I was a first-time homebuyer purchasing a condo in Hoboken. From the preliminary exploration phase, up until the closing day, Tom was always available and consistently delivered. He distilled the unfamiliar, complex buying process, and made me feel very comfortable and in control. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and always had the answers to all of my questions at his fingertips. He was always available to jump on a call, and his email response time was incredible. Tom is excellent at his job, and it was a pleasure working with him."
Joseph G.
"Tom was extremely diligent in helping me find the ideal mixed-use brownstone property we were looking for in Downtown Jersey City. Our requirements were pretty particular and Tom kept on it for close to two years until we found the perfect opportunity. I never felt rushed by him and was confident through the process that he was looking out for my best interest. Tom also knows a fair amount about construction and therefore he was able to provide his expertise in other ways that also were very useful. I would use him again without hesitation and refer him to anyone."
"Tom was extremely diligent in helping me find the ideal mixed-use brownstone property we were looking for in Downtown Jersey City. Our requirements were pretty particular and Tom kept on it for close to two years until we found the perfect opportunity. I never felt rushed by him and was confident through the process that he was looking out for my best interest. Tom also knows a fair amount about construction and therefore he was able to provide his expertise in other ways that also were very useful. I would use him again without hesitation and refer him to anyone."
Buyer
"Tom was an excellent partner for our home search. We connected with Tom through Realtor®.com and had no prior experience with him - by the end of our home-buying process, we were both confident in his professional expertise and comfortable with him personally. He was knowledgeable of the area, a tough negotiator, highly responsive, available, and has remained a helpful partner even post-closing."
"Tom was an excellent partner for our home search. We connected with Tom through Realtor®.com and had no prior experience with him - by the end of our home-buying process, we were both confident in his professional expertise and comfortable with him personally. He was knowledgeable of the area, a tough negotiator, highly responsive, available, and has remained a helpful partner even post-closing."
Ronks
"Tom was very helpful in helping my family find a suitable home and facilitating a purchase agreement, after providing insight into local communities, as we are from out of state. After signing the purchase agreement; however, Tom was limited in his availability to support the close of the transaction resulting in significant work on our part. In fact, Tom was not present at the close."
"Tom was very helpful in helping my family find a suitable home and facilitating a purchase agreement, after providing insight into local communities, as we are from out of state. After signing the purchase agreement; however, Tom was limited in his availability to support the close of the transaction resulting in significant work on our part. In fact, Tom was not present at the close."
Pam
"Tom is a wonderful broker. He is responsive, friendly, hard-working, and knowledgeable. He walked us through the process step by step, answered all our questions, and was willing to hop on a call at all hours. He made us feel comfortable throughout the process and was able to secure our dream home. He even has an eye for design and good taste! Tom is a pleasure to work with."
"Tom is a wonderful broker. He is responsive, friendly, hard-working, and knowledgeable. He walked us through the process step by step, answered all our questions, and was willing to hop on a call at all hours. He made us feel comfortable throughout the process and was able to secure our dream home. He even has an eye for design and good taste! Tom is a pleasure to work with."
Rachel
"Tom made first-time home-buying an easy and even occasionally fun experience. My husband and I are new to the Jersey City-Hoboken area, and Tom helped us learn the ropes quickly and gave us a guided tour of all that Jersey City has to offer. Recommend him if you're looking to buy there or in the surrounding neighborhoods!"
"Tom made first-time home-buying an easy and even occasionally fun experience. My husband and I are new to the Jersey City-Hoboken area, and Tom helped us learn the ropes quickly and gave us a guided tour of all that Jersey City has to offer. Recommend him if you're looking to buy there or in the surrounding neighborhoods!"
Ally H.
"Tom was incredible to work with. Being first-time buyers, his knowledge about the area we were looking in was so helpful and his knowledge about what to look for in an apartment was invaluable to us. We would recommend him to anyone looking to buy an apartment. If you have the opportunity to work with Tom, do it!"
"Tom was incredible to work with. Being first-time buyers, his knowledge about the area we were looking in was so helpful and his knowledge about what to look for in an apartment was invaluable to us. We would recommend him to anyone looking to buy an apartment. If you have the opportunity to work with Tom, do it!"
Mark S.
"Tom is a pleasure to work with. He is patient, yet active, and willing to answer all your questions and walk you through the process. He was able to secure us our dream home and was very knowledgeable about the area and market. He will make you feel comfortable and you can know you are in good hands with Tom!"
"Tom is a pleasure to work with. He is patient, yet active, and willing to answer all your questions and walk you through the process. He was able to secure us our dream home and was very knowledgeable about the area and market. He will make you feel comfortable and you can know you are in good hands with Tom!"
Buyer
"Tom was terrific from start to finish. He was a great resource for us while we were getting started and then a great guide all the way through to signing. I would recommend him to anyone looking to find a home."
"Tom was terrific from start to finish. He was a great resource for us while we were getting started and then a great guide all the way through to signing. I would recommend him to anyone looking to find a home."
Buyer
"Tom Crooks has been the best. I recently purchased my first home (a condo in Monmouth County), and Tom has been a pleasure to work with. Tom has been enthusiastic about visiting different properties and has been extremely patient. Tom has been knowledgeable, educating me on the home-buying process and walking me through step by step, making sure all my questions have been answered. Tom also made sure I was able to find the perfect home for me. I am forever grateful. If you are looking for a home in Monmouth County—Red Bank, Fair Haven, Rumson, and so many other areas, I definitely recommend Tom Crooks! Thanks, Tom!"
"Tom Crooks has been the best. I recently purchased my first home (a condo in Monmouth County), and Tom has been a pleasure to work with. Tom has been enthusiastic about visiting different properties and has been extremely patient. Tom has been knowledgeable, educating me on the home-buying process and walking me through step by step, making sure all my questions have been answered. Tom also made sure I was able to find the perfect home for me. I am forever grateful. If you are looking for a home in Monmouth County—Red Bank, Fair Haven, Rumson, and so many other areas, I definitely recommend Tom Crooks! Thanks, Tom!"
Suzanne C.
"Tom helped us buy our new home in Hamilton Park in May 2023. He was incredibly responsive, well-informed about the neighborhood, and able to keep things moving even when other folks dragged their heels. During what can be a stressful period, his assistance, guidance, and sense of humor kept us sane!"
"Tom helped us buy our new home in Hamilton Park in May 2023. He was incredibly responsive, well-informed about the neighborhood, and able to keep things moving even when other folks dragged their heels. During what can be a stressful period, his assistance, guidance, and sense of humor kept us sane!"
Candice Z.
"Being from out of town, Tom is very knowledgeable about the area. He is informative about the history of a building, and is good at pointing out areas of concern as well as positive aspects of the home. After putting our search on hold for several months, it is apparent that Tom is patient and not out for the quick sale. We weren’t in town very often, and he was willing to show us listings via FaceTime. He’s quick to respond and very accommodating. Thanks, Tom, for all your help and expertise!"
"Being from out of town, Tom is very knowledgeable about the area. He is informative about the history of a building, and is good at pointing out areas of concern as well as positive aspects of the home. After putting our search on hold for several months, it is apparent that Tom is patient and not out for the quick sale. We weren’t in town very often, and he was willing to show us listings via FaceTime. He’s quick to respond and very accommodating. Thanks, Tom, for all your help and expertise!"
Melinda S.
"Working with Tom feels like you are working with the most amazing coach from HGTV; he is so much more than a realtor for his clients. He will help coach you on good locations, what to look out for, and competitive dynamics. He will bring in good partners for your home project, and is patient with you throughout the process! He truly helped us develop the skills around how to be a savvy home buyer as well as how to be a savvy home builder! He is extremely professional yet approachable and well-connected in the NJ shore area! Tom’s solutions-oriented and creative mindset consistently impressed us. When one door would close, Tom would find 3 other options. My husband and I were moving from the city and were all over the place with our budget and home preference–we jumped from thinking we would buy a fixer-upper, then to a custom home, and eventually landed on a teardown or new construction. We are now working with an amazing builder, all thanks to the support of Tom! He has a wealth of knowledge about anything from zoning permits to variances, to building materials, as well as architectural styles, and will give you transparent and honest feedback. Tom rode the wave with us, and we couldn’t be happier with where we landed thanks to Tom! Can’t wait to have him over to our new house for a beer."
"Working with Tom feels like you are working with the most amazing coach from HGTV; he is so much more than a realtor for his clients. He will help coach you on good locations, what to look out for, and competitive dynamics. He will bring in good partners for your home project, and is patient with you throughout the process! He truly helped us develop the skills around how to be a savvy home buyer as well as how to be a savvy home builder! He is extremely professional yet approachable and well-connected in the NJ shore area! Tom’s solutions-oriented and creative mindset consistently impressed us. When one door would close, Tom would find 3 other options. My husband and I were moving from the city and were all over the place with our budget and home preference–we jumped from thinking we would buy a fixer-upper, then to a custom home, and eventually landed on a teardown or new construction. We are now working with an amazing builder, all thanks to the support of Tom! He has a wealth of knowledge about anything from zoning permits to variances, to building materials, as well as architectural styles, and will give you transparent and honest feedback. Tom rode the wave with us, and we couldn’t be happier with where we landed thanks to Tom! Can’t wait to have him over to our new house for a beer."
Brittany M.
"We had the pleasure of working with Tom in 2022, and throughout our journey, he demonstrated immense patience and understanding of our situation. Whether we needed additional time for research or required more information on a particular property, he was extremely supportive of it. Tom also profoundly understood the housing market in our area. He would provide us with extra resources, early access to the properties, and various options we could consider when deciding. Tom answered all our questions with in-depth explanations, ensuring we fully understood what we were doing and why it was necessary. Tom was never pushy; he looked out for us and had our best interests in mind. Highly recommend!"
"We had the pleasure of working with Tom in 2022, and throughout our journey, he demonstrated immense patience and understanding of our situation. Whether we needed additional time for research or required more information on a particular property, he was extremely supportive of it. Tom also profoundly understood the housing market in our area. He would provide us with extra resources, early access to the properties, and various options we could consider when deciding. Tom answered all our questions with in-depth explanations, ensuring we fully understood what we were doing and why it was necessary. Tom was never pushy; he looked out for us and had our best interests in mind. Highly recommend!"
Avantika C.
"Tom is an extremely honest, knowledgeable, and thorough listing agent. He was able to answer any and all questions my clients had in regard to the property, their “dream home.” Tom made this transaction one of the smoothest of my 20-year real estate career, and has become a good friend through the 3 transactions we’ve completed together."
"Tom is an extremely honest, knowledgeable, and thorough listing agent. He was able to answer any and all questions my clients had in regard to the property, their “dream home.” Tom made this transaction one of the smoothest of my 20-year real estate career, and has become a good friend through the 3 transactions we’ve completed together."
Jon B.
"As a trusted home building professional, I have had the pleasure of working with many real estate agents, but Tom Crooks is truly exceptional. His breadth of skills and deep industry knowledge make him a standout in the field, whether dealing with high-end luxury properties or assisting builders in finding their next construction project. Tom's expertise in the luxury market is second to none. He has an impeccable eye for quality and understands the unique needs and preferences of high-end buyers. His professionalism and dedication ensure that every detail is meticulously handled, providing a seamless and stress-free experience for his clients. What sets Tom apart is his ability to work effectively with builders. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of the new construction process and excels at identifying prime opportunities for development. His insights and extensive network within the industry make him an invaluable partner on any project. From my perspective, working with Tom is always a pleasure. He is incredibly knowledgeable, well-prepared, and proactive, ensuring that all aspects of a transaction are expertly managed. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence consistently exceed expectations. If you are looking for a real estate agent with unparalleled expertise in both high-end luxury and new construction, Tom Crooks is the clear choice. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication make him an invaluable asset in the real estate market."
"As a trusted home building professional, I have had the pleasure of working with many real estate agents, but Tom Crooks is truly exceptional. His breadth of skills and deep industry knowledge make him a standout in the field, whether dealing with high-end luxury properties or assisting builders in finding their next construction project. Tom's expertise in the luxury market is second to none. He has an impeccable eye for quality and understands the unique needs and preferences of high-end buyers. His professionalism and dedication ensure that every detail is meticulously handled, providing a seamless and stress-free experience for his clients. What sets Tom apart is his ability to work effectively with builders. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of the new construction process and excels at identifying prime opportunities for development. His insights and extensive network within the industry make him an invaluable partner on any project. From my perspective, working with Tom is always a pleasure. He is incredibly knowledgeable, well-prepared, and proactive, ensuring that all aspects of a transaction are expertly managed. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence consistently exceed expectations. If you are looking for a real estate agent with unparalleled expertise in both high-end luxury and new construction, Tom Crooks is the clear choice. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication make him an invaluable asset in the real estate market."
Mike FTJ Builders Inc
