Ellen did a fabulous job for us in helping us to sell our home in a difficult market. She was responsive to our needs and went above and beyond, treating us as a values client, not merely as a transaction for a commission.
Ellen was simply terrific. She recently represented us in the sale of our home. She is personable, efficient, focused and always connected. Her knowledge of the fast moving local market was invaluable and helped us to set a price on our house substantially higher than we anticipated. We had interviewed three agents before deciding on Ellen. The choice was an easy one. We recommend her without hesitation!
Ellen is really the best of the best!. She knowledgeable and helpful since she has been in this field and area for 13+ years. Even after purchase, you can still contact her anytime and she response. She doesn't hesitate to help when asked. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a home.
Ellen is the best realtor out there. Found us a customer with the slightest of ease and assisted us through the sale process. We truly enjoy doing business with Ellen Gonik and recommended her to many others.
Ellen is hands down the best realtor I have ever met. Home buying isn't a simple process especially when you're a first time home buyer and Ellen made sure it was one of the most educative, fun filled and empowering process we went hrough. Her market knowledge is beyond amazing and she works with you to find you the best place you can call home. She acted as a friend and a mentor to guide us throughout the process, making sure we didn't rush into a property that wasn't right for us and introduced us to the best people in the business (mortgage consultants, lawyers etc) which made our overall experience even better. I'm so glad we found Ellen and all good things followed. If you want a home in Livingston, at some point in time you will definitely hear about Ellen (or see a billboard with her picture right by the town center), so it's best to have her by your side! :) Once she's on your side, you can't go wrong!!!
Her professionalism and knowledge of NJ real estate market are unparalleled. She is a pleasure to work with. If you are thinking of either selling your house or finding a new home for your family, you will be in most trustworthy hands with Ellen.
"Ellen Gonik is one of the best people I have worked with. Ellen is on top of everything and takes control from beginning to the end. Ellen makes sure that her clients are well represented and takes her time to really guide you through every step of the home buying process. I would highly recommend Ellen to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home."
We've known Ellen for a long time and knew we would be using her when it came time to sell our house -- our most valuable asset. We knew she'd be good, but it turned out she was great! She gave us incredibly helpful insight on what to do (and what not to do) in order to make sure our house was ready for sale. She knows the local market very, well, and has unique access to a pool of buyers that it seems is beyond the reach of many others. As a result, Ellen was able to get us an outcome that exceeded our expectations in terms of price, timing and ease to closing. We enthusiastically recommend Ellen to everyone looking to have the same selling experience/outcome that we did.
She is an incredibly skilled, top-ranked real estate professional who truly knows the market like no other. Ellen guided us every step of the way to the finish line, for an unbelievably seamless selling experience, and it was such a pleasure to work with her. Ellen truly has the best interests of her clients at the forefront of every interaction. Her excellent negotiation skills are incomparable and we cant recommend Ellen enough! Whether you are selling buying, renting, or you are new to the area and are thinking about purchasing, call Ellen. The BEST!
I have moved many times in my life And I have never felt more secure than working with such a professional with profound knowledge of the market. Ellen provided me with small and grand details on how to prepare my house for sale and realistic expectations of what I should price my house for. She was exactly on the mark. I would and have recommended her to all of my friends.
Right from the start, we knew we were in good hands with her. It was immediately apparent that she had exemplary communication skills, and we had no doubt that she would be able to use her negotiation talents to maximum effect. She is a diligent individual who possesses a rare combination of eloquence, charm, and perseverance to achieve the best results possible. She made us feel so comfortable with every step of the process so that we never had any reason to worry that she wouldnt get the job done. She told us she felt confident that our property would be sold within a month, and this is exactly what happened! We cannot recommend Ellen enough!
Ellen is amazing and the best agent! When we were first introduced to Ellen we was so excited. Ellen was the driving force behind me actually even agreeing to get out of the car upon arriving at some houses. Ellen challenged me, asked me questions, and was invested in me. Ellen takes the time to get to know her clients on a personal level including your cultural needs. Ellen stuck with me for 2 years as we searched for a home with the best feng shui. She would see a house randomly and think of me, check in on me during periods of time when I wasnt as active, bring me to the same house multiple times, and provide advice about houses that were wrong for me hence saving me time and aggravation of actually seeing the house myself. One of the best perks of working with Ellen is her access to a wide array of information within Livingston. She knows everything first as well as has access to a lot of exclusive searches. She has a guy she can recommend for everything which we loved and appreciated. Shes forward thinking as well. She is so incredibly in tune with this town in part because she raised her own kids in town and that type of familiarity is simply irreplaceable. Ellen always fights for her clients, will always tell you the truth (good or bad) and does not reek of desperation to hit a deal. She doesn't sugarcoat facts. I loved that she was so persistent in uncovering the truth especially that one time we saw a new construction home that smelled like rotting fish in the basement. Other agents who are desperate to make the sale tend to oversell and exaggerate. Ellen is never intimidated by others and always strives for the truth even if she has to ask the same question in different ways. Ellen hits so many deals as is, she would never do anything to jeopardize her stellar reputation. She puts her clients first! We love her! Using anyone else would honestly be a waste of time.
"Ellen is THE best! As newcomers to the area, Ellen gave us an entire tour of Livingston, educating us on all of the different neighborhoods. She was extremely honest and patient with us throughout the entire process. Ellen was supportive and provided guidance throughout. She became our go-to person even after closing, whether related to home ownership or not. Her reputation in the neighborhood is extremely well deserved. We couldnt have been happier and cannot imagine going through the process with anyone else!"
We needed buying and selling at the same time. The whole process with Ellen was easy, warm, transparent, detailed, overall she's an excellent person to work with. Gives professional recommendations. Solves problems quickly and satisfying. Very detailed and regularly checks on us and reminds us what to do during the whole process.
Ellen sold my house literally in one day on the market and above asking price. She helped me find a new house with exactly what I am looking for all at the same time. Shes always accessible to any questions or just to talk. She will do anything for her clients and will go out of her way to make sure that you are happy and found what you are looking for. She is an amazing person, friend, realtor and more. I am absolutely grateful to have worked with her. I would recommend her 200%. Ellen is truly #1. Love her!!!
From start to finish Ellen was a consummate professional. She was able to generate interest amidst the covid pandemic and able to get our house sold at our price.
I cant imagine working with anyone else! Ellens professionalism, extensive knowledge of the real estate market and her network of contacts was instrumental in selling our house quickly and easily. She listened to our needs and was always available to answer our questions. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. If you are selling your house, you want Ellen on your side.
First off, a quick disclaimer...Ellen is my cousin...
With that out of the way, she did a fantastic job with helping us buy and sell our Millburn home!
On the buy side, she made sure, per our request, that we get into a property that would be relatively easy to get out of. And that we didn't over pay. We ended up buying a new condo that Ellen negotiated down with the builder's broker from $950K to $850K. We were so happy to just the opportunity to own in Millburn (this was in 2015)!
Fast forward 4 years, we hired Ellen to help us sell our condo...Let me just say that we got $100K more than we were hoping for ($950K total) and closed the transaction in just 10 weeks!
Ellen managed the entire process...from staging to managing inspectors to getting multiple offers from just one open house to negotiating to closing...She made everything smooth and easy...
I would highly recommend her - not because she is my cousin, but because she came through for us with flying colors!!!
Ellen was amazing! She was responsive and worked extremely hard to get my house sold quickly! Ellen knows the market and is honest about expectations. Shes the BEST!!!
We needed buying and selling at the same time. The whole process with Ellen was easy, warm, transparent, detailed, overall she's an excellent person to work with. Gives professional recommendations. Solves problems quickly and satisfying. Very detailed and regularly checks on us and reminds us what to do during the whole process.
Ellen is the best agent ever she sold my house so quickly. I have never seen anyone with more energy and passion! She was born for this business, professional. Amazing to watch and work with! Thank u Ellen!!!!!!!
Ellen is amazing, the utmost professional who will fight for her clients' best interests. She's extremely knowledgeable, experienced, savvy and tells it like it is. She helped us sell our home successfully, overcoming a few challenges. We were anxious, going into the process of selling our home, but she helped us get the best possible outcome we could have hoped for. I cannot recommend Ellen enough!
Ellen is knowledgeable, responsive and patient. It took us while to find a house we wanted and Ellen has held our hand all the way through. Ellen started off by showing us multiple listings pertaining to our price range and taste, then once we zeroed-in on the house we liked she helped us with negotiations. Finally Ellen has put us in contact with attorney and inspector to follow through to closing.
Ellen was our realtor for both the selling of our home and purchasing a new home in a different town. I can not say enough about how helpful, supportive and real Ellen & Carrie were throughout this whole process, which was not an easy one. From start to absolute finish I felt supported, included and always felt like I had someone in my corner. I also felt that even though my house was not a big sale for Ellen and her team, it did not affect the amount of attention or commitment that she gave to my sale and purchase. Ellen is genuine, there are no "smoke and mirrors" in her process and on top of that she is easy to relate to and reachable for anything you may want or need. I would most definitely recommend her for any real estate transaction that you may need. She is the QUEEN negotiator...trust me on that one, she is who you want in your corner whether it is a small 2 bedroom, or a million dollar deal. OF all the decisions we made, she was the best one & I legitimately miss talking to her daily :)
Ellen is an excellent choice when selling your home. She is professional and responds to all questions and concerns at any time of day or night. She uses her contacts and knowledge to sell houses quickly. It was a pleasure working with Ellen and I would highly recommend her to everyone.
Ellen was great to work with! She's highly knowledgeable and familiar with the Livingston, NJ residential real estate market. My wife and I loved the fact that she was responsive, extremely hard-working, and went to great lengths to make sure that she understood our needs (not just at the beginning). She is not the kind of agent who throws enough spaghetti at the wall and hopes that something sticks. She listens, truly understands her clients' requirements, offers her perspective, and maintains objectivity as she walks you through your options (vs. selling you things that wouldn't work for you / not being open about the shortcomings of a property). She represented us as the buyers on a deal, and ended up being a dual-agent. Dual agency can get tricky, given that you represent both parties' interests. However, Ellen did a good job in maintaining a fine balance, negotiating fairly, and ensuring that we (or the sellers) never felt short-changed through the deal. In order to maintain objectivity, she would even encourage us to lean on our attorney from time to time. Thanks to her, we found and closed our first home purchase (which, not surprisingly, we find to be beautiful)! We much appreciated her advice throughout the deal and beyond; and look forward to continuing to work with her in the future. We would have no hesitation in recommending her to friends!
Ellen Gonik is an excellent realtor. We reached out to her when we started looking to buy a home in Livingston based on the raving reviews I read online. She did not disappoint- she was everything we had hoped for in a realtor! Ellen responded with lightening speed to show us different homes.
Ellen was an outstanding knowledgeable realtor who sold our home when another could not she has remarkable resources to get the job done we highly recommend Ellen to sell your home she is definitely number 1 in this business
Ellen, did amazing job promoting my house and during all stages of sales process from open houses till closing. She is really high class real estate professional. I will highly recommend her services to everybody. To my close friends and family I should say: Ellen is the only real estate agent they have to use to sell or buy property
There really is nothing I can say about Ellen that would do her justice. She is the most incredible agent you will have the pleasure to use whether it's buying selling or both. She is knowledgeable, patient, calm and reassuring during what is usually the most stressful time in your life. Her wealth of knowledge is unlimited and she knows the market better than anyone I've spoken with. She's the real deal. She sold my house in days, negotiated my new home with ease and guided us through a move during a difficult time. My family can't say enough about her, we absolutely love her. If you're even considering a move, she should be your first call
I knew from the beginning that working with Ellen was going to lead to finding the right home for us. We were looking to move from NY to NJ and her knowledge of Livingston is second to none. She knew which homes to show us, always had us in first if she knew the house was for us, and also knew which homes we didnt need to see - so we didnt travel for no reason. Extremely personable, responsive, and someone I look forward to working with for any future needs. She helped us land an amazing home with multiple other offers on the table. Really one of a kind, thank you Ellen
You want Ellen on your team if you're doing a real estate transaction in this area. She has a stellar reputation among her peers, gives honest and valuable advice rather than pushing you into a sale, and knows the ins-and-outs of her business as well as any professional I've dealt with in recent memory. Ellen is one of those rare real estate professionals who brings a lot of quantifiable value to your transaction. She represented my wife and I as buyers and we couldn't be happier to have her on our side. We've already recommended her to our close friends and I'm confident in saying that anybody who works with Ellen will be extremely pleased. 2017