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Buying

Buying On The Jersey Shore

A patient search, honest advice on every house, and direct relationships with top brokers.

Why It Matters

Every Shore Town Has Its Own Rules

Rumson and Toms River, a few miles apart, carry very different taxes, flood zones and negotiating dynamics. A portal estimate will not tell you that.

01

Local Knowledge

Based in Rumson, reaching Fair Haven, Toms River, Spring Lake, Mantoloking and Bay Head.

02

Off-Market Access

A high volume of off-market transactions through direct broker relationships.

03

Realtor Since 2015

Every conversation, document and negotiation handled personally, start to finish.

The Process

How Buying Works

01

First Conversation

A first call about the dream, then working backwards to make it happen.

02

Curated Showings

A short list worth your time, including off-market opportunities.

03

Offer And Negotiation

Pricing strategy, terms and inspection items handled directly with the other agent.

04

Close

Coordination through inspection, appraisal and the closing table.

Areas Served

Where I Work

Rumson at the center, reaching Fair Haven, Toms River, Spring Lake, Mantoloking and Bay Head along the Jersey Shore.

01

Rumson

Home base, and site of Chris's brokerage and several confirmed sales.

02

Fair Haven

A close-in Navesink River town Chris actively works.

03

Toms River Township

Site of several confirmed active and sold transactions.

04

Spring Lake

Oceanfront Monmouth County community Chris actively works.

05

Mantoloking

Barrier-island Ocean County community Chris actively works.

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Bay Head

Northern Ocean County shore town Chris actively works.

Client Reviews

What Clients Say

Real, verbatim client reviews published on Chris Pizzola's own site.

★★★★★
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Chris guided us through the process with professionalism and grace. Chris made our sale effortless and got us more than we could have imagined for our house.
Nicholas Z.
★★★★★
It's been a pleasure working with Chris for our home purchase. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Michael T.
★★★★★
Chris was great I would recommend him to anyone that I know who is looking to purchase a home in the Ocean County area. He gets 10 stars from us.
Michelina D.
★★★★★
I can't say enough about my experience with Christopher Pizzola as he went above and beyond helping me through the listing of my property. His knowledge, advice, and professionalism towards me and the buyer made the whole process successful. I look forward to doing business with him in the future as well as recommending him to family and friends.
Anthony A.
★★★★★
Christopher is very good at what he does. He was recommended to us by our good friends who also had an excellent experience with him. He came in and made some recommendations which we followed. The house sold in a week and closed a month and a half later. Christopher is the person to get it done. Like all the greats, he makes it look easy. He's the best!
Nancy I.
★★★★★
Chris was always very on top of the listings before the offer was put in and continued to look for my best interest with the house I purchased and others I was looking at. He is constantly professional and diligent in all of my interactions with him. He was a fantastic help in helping me find my first home.
Thomas
★★★★★
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Chris guided us through the process with professionalism and grace. Chris made our sale effortless and got us more than we could have imagined for our house.
Nicholas Z.
★★★★★
It's been a pleasure working with Chris for our home purchase. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Michael T.
★★★★★
Chris was great I would recommend him to anyone that I know who is looking to purchase a home in the Ocean County area. He gets 10 stars from us.
Michelina D.
★★★★★
I can't say enough about my experience with Christopher Pizzola as he went above and beyond helping me through the listing of my property. His knowledge, advice, and professionalism towards me and the buyer made the whole process successful. I look forward to doing business with him in the future as well as recommending him to family and friends.
Anthony A.
★★★★★
Christopher is very good at what he does. He was recommended to us by our good friends who also had an excellent experience with him. He came in and made some recommendations which we followed. The house sold in a week and closed a month and a half later. Christopher is the person to get it done. Like all the greats, he makes it look easy. He's the best!
Nancy I.
★★★★★
Chris was always very on top of the listings before the offer was put in and continued to look for my best interest with the house I purchased and others I was looking at. He is constantly professional and diligent in all of my interactions with him. He was a fantastic help in helping me find my first home.
Thomas

FAQ

Buyer Questions

Q

I am buying my first home. Where do I start?

With a phone call about timing, budget and priorities, before you look at a single listing.

Q

Do you only work in Rumson?

No. Chris works across Rumson, Fair Haven, Toms River, Spring Lake, Mantoloking and Bay Head.

Q

Do you have access to off-market homes?

Yes, a high volume of Chris's business is off-market, through direct broker relationships.

Q

What does representation cost me?

Terms are discussed openly and put in writing before the first showing.

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Buyer Consultation

Start Your Search

Tell Chris what you are looking for and he will come back with a short list worth your time.