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ReMax Villa Realtors

Real Estate Agents

About us

Harold "Bill" Graber is a residential real estate professional whose practice areas include Jersey City and Hoboken. He specializes in listing and selling property including condos, brownstones, waterfront high-rise condos, and single and mult-family homes. Additional DBA - ReMax Villa Realtors (Harold "Bill" Graber).

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Real estate.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.911 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews

Catherine B.
05/2014
5.0
real estate agents
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Description of Work: Bill advised us on how to prepare for the selling of our home |He hired a professional photograph to take pictures of all the rooms , yard, and basement |Then he put it on the Internet |Bill was on top of everything he went to the town to find out exactly what paperwork had to be done |We haven't closed yet but d |We couldn't ask for a better realtor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5

Nicholas B.
05/2014
1.0
real estate agents
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I don't know why Bill comes so highly recommended. I reached out to him several months ago to find an apartment in the J.C./Hoboken area to buy. At first, he told me that there was no inventory, and there was nothing to show me. That should have been my first indication that something was wrong, since I was receiving MLS listings from his own website. He then told me that I should wait until an apartment that he was going to put on the market became available, and he would get me into see it (I only later came to find out that an agent can be on both the buyer and seller side and collect a double fee). But even that didn't work out, as that apartment sold before I even got a chance to look at it. Bill then became totally unresponsive to any emails -- not that I much wanted to work with him anyways because he had just wasted about the first three weeks of my home search without showing me a single home. Anyways, I ended up with one of Bill's competitors who was very responsive and showed me no less than 20 apartments over the next month before I settled on one. There are good realtors in the area, don't settle for one that doesn't do their job.
Description of Work: Supposedly help me find an apartment/home to buy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from ReMax Villa Realtors
My first email conversation with Mr. [member name removed] about the local real estate market occurred over a year ago. At that time Mr. [member name removed] was unsure if he was purchasing a property alone or with another person, moving to New York, or renewing his lease. Ultimately, he renewed his lease and postponed his property search. We then resumed corresponding in Feb. 2014. I informed Mr. [member name removed] that the local housing market had changed over the past year and that now inventory was very low, that most properties were going under contract very quickly, and that it was common to experience multiple offer situations. He informed me that his lease was in place until August 2014, and he was still uncertain what type of property he was interested in and in which location. He sent me a list of properties he found of interest, all of which were under contract. I informed him of an upcoming one bedroom listing in Hoboken which I thought that he could view as a way to start familiarizing himself with the reality of the current market. He cancelled the first appointment we made to see the condo, and on that same day an offer submitted by another agent was accepted by the seller. I contacted Mr. [member name removed] to reschedule his appointment and I informed him that an offer had been accepted on the condo the first day it was on the market, but that the property was still being shown until the attorney review concluded (per the seller’s instruction). Mr. [member name removed] chose not to see the condo and he did not reply to my follow up email. Although we never actually met in person, I am disappointed that a mis-communication occurred, but I am happy to hear that Mr. [member name removed] was successful in purchasing a property and I wish him much happiness in his new home.

Stefanie R.
12/2013
5.0
real estate agents
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Bill Graber was the transaction broker for an apartment rental in the Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. Bill is very familiar and knowledgeable about the Heights and the Jersey City real estate market. He was efficient in finding us a suitable tenant and moved quickly through the credit check and lease signing process. Bill always was attentive and available, and moved things along at our pace. Although I cannot speak for her, I think the tenant would also agree that he was fair and attentive to her needs as well. Bill was great about communicating updates along the way, and his thorough emails always kept me up to date on our progress. I would definitely recommend Bill for any real estate needs in JC: buying or selling a home, or for a tenant or landlord. He was very professional, and respectful of all parties. Bill does not hard sell. He lets his work, integrity and knowledge speak for itself, so it is very easy and comfortable to work with him. My next real estate needs are outside of Jersey City, I wish I could use him there!!! I cannot recommend him enough!
Description of Work: Transaction broker for rental property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Darren M.
10/2013
5.0
real estate agents
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Bill Graber was our agent from Remax. Bill came highly recommended and exceeded our expectations. Bill's level or professionalism, market knowledge, and overall commitment to our relationship was perfect. His attention to detail and willingness to listen and apply our perspective, made our experience with him extremely enjoyable. Bill understands the market and always provided fair and honest feedback. For anyone evaluating a realtor in the Jersey City area, we would absolutely recommend Bill Graber.
Description of Work: Bill Graber was our agent from Remax. Bill came highly recommended and exceeded our expectations. Bill's level or professionalism, market knowledge, and overall commitment to our relationship was perfect. His attention to detail and willingness to listen and apply our perspective, made our experience with him extremely enjoyable. Bill understands the market and always provided fair and honest feedback. For anyone evaluating a realtor in the Jersey City area, we would absolutely recommend Bill Graber.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy Z.
05/2013
5.0
real estate agents
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We were pleased! The whole process took less than 2 months from start to finish. We were all pleased with the outcome. Above expectations. This group is very professional, personable and experienced. It is my opinion, that they went to every length to get us the best possible price for our property. They did their part to make this experience move as smoothly as possible! We would use them again and highly recommend them. Did I mention we were pleased with the outcome? Yes, very much so!
Description of Work: Our Family member passed away, unexpectedly. None of us live it this area, and we needed to sell the property. So we turned to Angies List, and found this Realtor. We called Remax, had the initial meeting, and they took over from there. Perrformed all the tasks necessary to selling a property, contacted us often, to apprise and advise. Today's market is not easy, to say the least. These people worked hard to provide all that we needed to sell this home with as few glitches as possible. They appraised the property, came up with a fair value, we did know what the cost of the home was! They arranged for all that was needed to make the home more marketable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Donna R.
04/2013
5.0
real estate agents
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See above report.
Description of Work: In February I went to Re/Max Realty on Grove St in downtown Jersey City in order to list a one-bedroom condo for sale, and was lucky to get Bill (Harold) Graber as my Realtor. He was quite knowledgeable about the market and the legal and financial considerations of this estate sale. In addition, he had an expert eye towards increasing the attractiveness and selling price of the apartment. Bill from the beginning took an active approach to the sale, introducing me to painters, stagers, contractors in case their services were needed. As it happened, they were not, because he found a buyer willing to purchase the place as-is for a fair price. The whole process went incredibly smoothly, and the sale was completed--from first contact to closing--in less than two months. During that time, Bill arranged to get all the necessary documents for both attorneys--title, deeds, insurance info--and kept me informed of each development, big and small. (To spare me a trip, he even went to purchase a fire extinguisher and brought it to the apartment.) In addition to his expertise and professionalism, Bill was a delight to work with: pleasant, low-pressure, with a sly sense of humor. I felt very fortunate in finding him and recommend him without reservation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,700

Michael T.
02/2013
5.0
real estate agents
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I first met Bill after a cold call on may part to Remax. He met me at my home and I immediately felt comfortable that Bill was the right realtor for me to sell my place. He presented a great packet of information that helped me understand the market and where it may be headed. He presented honest ideas of the best way to present and sell my place to prospective buyers. Bill was extremely helpful throughout the process. He has a great little team of people that helped me stage and make my place look the best it has easily looked in the nine years I owned it. The stager was by no means expensive, and with how good my place looked I recouped the cost easily! I know when I was getting ready to sell I was worried that I wouldn't find an honest, upfront realtor that knew the process and would help me maximize my sale. Bill was amazing and was exactly that. He always responded to any phone call, text or email. He was great in keeping on me to get information. He also was extremely helpful when I moved before my sale in keeping things on deadline. I would ABSOLUTELY 100% recommend Bill to my family and friends.
Description of Work: I sold a home with Mr. Graber!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew C.
09/2012
5.0
real estate agents
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Bill, was the realtor, we were connected to when we first moved to the area and bought over condo. Six years later, we listed our condo with him. He is extremely organized and reliable.
Description of Work: Bill, was the realtor for the selling of our condo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Marisa M.
08/2012
5.0
real estate agents
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Bill patiently worked with my husband and I until we found a home suitable for us. He willingly worked with us both in Hudson City and Essex County when we were considering a move there. We worked together for several months until we found a great home.
Description of Work: Bill was our realtor while looking for a new home and for a renter for our condo. Bill was professional, courteous, punctual, reliable, and not pushy which was ideal for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$360,000

Bernadine S.
08/2012
5.0
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We were able to sell our home in 3 months.
Description of Work: Mr. Bill Graber handled the sale of our home.After living in our home for 28 years, it was a very hard decision for my husband and me to sell. When Mr. Graber came to talk to us we immediately felt better. He realized we needed to get rid of many things before we could put our home on the market, but he did not push us or give us a time limit.He made suggestions, but never insisted on anything.He made the showing process as easy as possible for us. He always responded promptly to any phone calls. He was extremely polite and patient with us. When we sold our home, I was sad to know we would not see him anymore.I highly recommend him to anyone.Bernadine from North Bergen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pamela I.
12/2009
5.0
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We found Bill through another web site providing names of exceptional Real Estate agents. Bill definitely lived up to that standard. From our initial meeting (where he presented his market research, lists of comparables, fully disclosed his fees) it became clear Bill listened and had the heart of a teacher. He was patient at every stage of selling our home, clearly explaining everything we didn't understand, and offered solid advice. He never told us what we wanted to hear, instead he always gave us his opinions based upon his experience - and was respectful of our opinions, needs, hopes, and fears. Once we sold our townhouse (contract in under one week) he stayed actively involved, showing up at the home inspection, dealing with buyers agents, staying on top both the buyer and sellers attorneys, and showing up at closing. Bill never took anything for granted. He always answered our calls and was an amazingly strong shoulder during the many tense moments when it seemed like the entire deal was on the verge of falling apart. Bill is a total pro and we completely recommend him as a reliable, honest, hard-working real estate agent.
Description of Work: We hired Bill as our Listing Agent when we sold our townhouse in the Fall of 2009. He listed us in multiple listing services and several Real Estate websites (including making sure the information in those websites were accurate and timely).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

    Contact information

    306 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

    haroldbillgraber.com

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    FAQ

    ReMax Villa Realtors is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Yes, ReMax Villa Realtors offers free project estimates.
    Yes, ReMax Villa Realtors offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, ReMax Villa Realtors does not offer a senior discount.
    No, ReMax Villa Realtors does not offer emergency services.
    No, ReMax Villa Realtors does not offer warranties.
    ReMax Villa Realtors offers the following services: Real estate.

    Contact information

    306 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

    haroldbillgraber.com