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What clients say about this agent....
Lorraine Walker W.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
Phil helped us navigate this crazy market expertly in the sale of our home. His suggestions we on point and honest, open and responsive from start to finish.
User3508913
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIEDTo put it simply, Phil is amazing! He is extremely knowledgeable about the market and often was a good counsellor to us when making tough decisions. Our home buying process took way longer than anticipated. Phil stood by us through all of the ups and downs. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking to either buy or sell!
Iveyleague2
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil came highly recommended to us by relatives who had just recently bought their first home. We were not disappointed! Throughout the entire process of buying and selling our homes, Phil was professional, enthusiastic, attentive and spot on with his assessments of both the market and each home and respective seller we encountered. He was extremely well organized every step of the way, and always made us feel like a priority. We couldn't be happier with the home we purchased and we will continue to recommend Phil DeFusco to anyone looking to buy or sell!
Rloyler51
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Gail and I highly recommend Phil if you're buying or selling your home. He is the experienced agent that you want to have in your corner when making such an important decision in your life. His guidance and experience was a welcome relief when we sold our home. We relied on him to both educate us and walk us through the whole process. Phil had our interests at heart and made sure we were comfortable with our decisions. We sold our home in 48 hours and the process couldn't have been better!
JoeWeingartner
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED If we could we would give Phil 10 stars for negotiation skills and add a category for Patience. The process of buying our home was long and difficult buying a home from a seller who was not ready to leave his house. Phil expertly came up with options numerous times to get the closing done. He answered emails and text messages immediately and at all hours and did everything with a smile and pleasant attitude. On the other end of things, the process of selling our home couldn't have gone smoother and Phil's beautiful listing got us full price offers on the first day! If you want somebody who will go to bat for you and get you the home of your dreams or are looking to sell your house this is the guy!
Zuser20200213160421961
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil is both extremely nice and extremely helpful and made my first home-buying experience so easy. He walked me through every step since I knew nothing about home buying.
Kaclayton12
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Words will never be able to express my sincere gratitude towards Phil (and his wife Kathie too!). It was our first home buying experience- we went through multiple realtors and just didn't click with any of them (that's if they even showed up). We met Phil at a first showing of a small house that we loved, but decided not to go with because it wouldn't suit our needs long term. Phil is simply one of the KINDEST, most genuine, caring, and attentive people you will ever meet. I truly feel like by the end of our home buying experience he was more of a friend. He was always happy to have us look at a home, arrange multiple showings in one day to meet our needs, never got frustrated when we said we didn't like a house or kind of slowed down the house search, always kept in touch with houses he thought might be a good fit for our preferences, and looked out for us as if we were his own kids. I am so grateful everyday that we crossed paths with Phil- he honestly made our experience exponentially better. I have told everyone I know looking for a house about him and just everyone I know that asked about my house how great he was. If you go with Phil as your realtor- you will NOT be disappointed. Best decision I have ever made. If I ever need a realtor again he will be the one, but he stuck with us until we found our hopefully forever home and we are forever grateful. Thank you, Phil- you are THE BEST!!!!
Debbi W.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED As a longtime resident in the area, Phil is very knowledgeable about the local market, and offered us great advice on staging our home prior to going to market. He is hard working, and did open houses nearly every week until we found a buyer. He also helped us navigate through a complicated closing process. I would highly recommend Phil to anyone looking to sell their home in the Monmouth and Ocean County area. He is top notch!
Ewcarr U.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. He offered many suggestions that helped us sell our house quicker than we expected. When the offers did come in, he had tremendous insight into the local market and help us negotiate the best deal for us. It was a pleasure working with Phil, I highly recommend him, and would use him again when the time comes for me to sell my next house in Central New Jersey.
Jason
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Worked with Phil and His wife , Absolutely the best agents I have worked with . Honest from start to finish. I would definitely recommend seeking them to find your home . Thank you Phil and Kathy again . Zillow hit the jackpot with you
Anachiriboga Q.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Our experience with Philip DeFusco was great. From the first call to closing, everything was excellent. He always answered to our phone calls, text messages and emails. Philip is a highly qualified real estate professional. He is extremely diligent and is very knowledgeable about all the aspects of the purchasing process. He patiently showed us few houses and properties until we found the one that is perfect for us and our family.We feel very fortunate to have Philip DeFusco as our realtor. We would definitely refer Philip to our friends.
Matthew W.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Great communication and was very patient with us during the whole process. Was very knowledgeable and helpful during bumps in the road. Gave honest and unbiased opinions
Chrisl114
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Phil was a pleasure. He demonstrates everything you want in an agent. Knowledgeable, Professional, Available and all round pleasure to work with. He found us our dream home and is still there to this day if we ever need help in anyway. I strongly recommend using Phil.
Lauren A.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was extremely knowledgeable and took the edge off the stress of the home buying process. He made himself available whenever we needed something and was very attentive to our needs. Our process was a frustrating one and came with many unexpected bumps. Phil maintained calm and professional throughout the highest of hurdles. Couldnt have done it without him!
Nback1212
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was great throughout the whole experience. He made helpful suggestions and helped in compromises made. When the buyers asked for issues we were unable or unwilling to accept, Phil found away for us all to agree.
Zuser20160721114216269
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was extremely knowledgeable and took the edge off the stress of the home buying process. He made himself available whenever we needed something and was very attentive to our needs. Our process was a frustrating one and came with many unexpected bumps. Phil maintained calm and professional throughout the highest of hurdles. Couldnt have done it without him!
Rcorreia2002
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was referred to us by a relative whom had also purchased a home in the area recently, and we are surely satisfied with his performance. He is very thorough in all he does and works tirelessly to get you situated. Very helpful, accommodating, and always going above and beyond what he was expected to do. If you seek an agent; Phil definitely comes highly recommend by us.
NancyLarrauriMueller
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was fantastic from day one. I had my heart set on one particular home and he helped us to quickly sell our house and purchase the house of my dreams. He was always honest, very responsive and patient. I highly recommend Phil.
ReneTorres03
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip DeFusco is a very professional and knowledgeable agent who always was available to assist us and provide guidance every step of the way. It is because of his expertise that we were able to obtain a contract after 3 days on the market. We highly recommend Philip DeFusco and his wife for your real estate needs.
Kpnesar
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil and Kathy are EXCELLENT! I purchased. My first home with Phil he is very Knowledgeable and listened to my needs. phil sold my Mothers House I trusted him from day One. I would recommend to use Phil he made the process smooth.
Wsoconnor42
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was referred to us though the relocation company who helped us with our move as part of a large manufacturing company. We found him to be responsive, easy to work with, and extremely knowledgeable of the area and the market. What a great referral! Our home-buying experience from hunting through MLS listings, showings, offer, and through closing went well, and we were glad to have Phil with us along the way. Phil is a great realtor and we'd recommend him to anyone.
Michellegarfinkle1
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip and Kathie were extremely patient and helpful in the process of buying my first home. I cannot thank them enough for their assistance, as they truly walked me through everything. I would certainly recommend them!
Nietzer S.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Ive recently purchased my first home and I couldnt have asked for a better realtor. Phils expertise, quick responses to all my inquiries, and guidance helped make this process as seamless as possible. I would definitely recommend using Phil DeFusco as a realtor.
Tlovejoy12
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED We could not have asked for a better realtor!!!! We were impressed with Philip from our initial meeting. Philip was very professional and knowledgeable. He was always available for us. Whether it was a weeknight or weekend he made time for us. My husband and I are new to New Jersey but we came with an idea of where we wanted to live. We looked from Sayreville to Farmingdale and Philip was there for it all!!! His patience and kindness made our search for our new home an absolute pleasure!!!
Slovejoy41
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED This was a great experience working with Philip he was always available anytime of day including weekends. He also return call as soon as possible. I could not ask for a better realtor. Philip is very professional and considerate to all my needs.
User595899
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED I worked with Phil when I purchased my first home and again when I sold it. He is great to work with and goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth process. If your looking for an honest and reliable agent in Monmouth County I would highly recommend Phil.
Rhijoyce
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED My first time buying a home and I was very inexperienced but luckily I was able to work with Phil. He is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent agent for a first time home buyer. Phil went above and beyond what I expected and was always very responsive. He helped me with scheduling inspections and went out of his way to meet with township inspectors. I fully trust all of Phil's professional advise and I believe he genuinely looks out for his clients.
Chuch43
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip was an excellent agent!! Would use him again and highly recommend him!! He was very professional and worked hard every step of the way. He also was in constant communication with us along the way letting us know what to expect next. Overall we were very pleased with Philip!
Jpetrolinoiii
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED I have dealt with a number of different agents over the years and by far my experience with Mr. DeFusco was the most stress free and successful. The nature of my property sale seemed to be against many odds with more than 20 similar units for sale in the community. DeFusco approached my partner and I with facts and outlined what were achievable goals and un-achievable goals.In meeting with DeFusco, he delivered a very professional presentation on what he does, his expertise and reported on his extensive research into comparable properties. He set a time line for us to work towards and committed to keeping the property from seeming stagnate. DeFusco was frank but also competitive when it came to pricing our home and offered good advice during our negotiations - he worked for us, not for himself, where many agents I feel work for themselves. Philip and his team took on the sale of our property with zeal and the utmost of professionalism. They got the word out and committed to hosting many open houses to make sure we got maximum exposure. Phil's attention to our needs got us under contract within 6 weeks of listing.If you are in the market to sell your home or property, I would highly recommend Philip DeFusco and his team. Given my experience with him, I"m sure he will bring the same quality to the table as a buyer's agent.
Mark D.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil made the process of buying a home for the first time very enjoyable and stress free! Being that everything was new to my girlfriend and I, we were a bit nervous going through this process. Phil was there every step of the way guiding us on what to look for in a home, pointing out the good and the bad. Searching for homes in not only different towns, but different county's, Phil was very knowledgeable on almost all of areas we were searching. And if he wasn't sure, he would be honest and let us know. Being that it was my first time buying a home, we was back and forth on what we wanted to purchase, a single family home, town house, or apartment. Phil, was very patient with us and supplied all options that were on the market that he felt fit my budget and interest. I think this was the thing I enjoyed most working with Phil, there was no pressure to make any snap decisions, he encouraged us to take our time in this process and to be 100% sure before giving an offer on a home. Phil gave space and time when it was needed and at the same time, there wasn't a single time where Phil was unresponsive, he always available through a phone call, text, and email. After we deciding on a home, Phil was there for recommendations on inspection services and attorneys. this was very helpful because we had never given thought to this at the time. Even under contract, Phil was on every call, helping us through the paper work and ensuring that we were put in a good position. We couldn't be more thankful that we had Phil as a real estate agent for our first time buying a home. To sum it all up, Phil DeFusco is the person you want for a real estate agent, he is a person you can and will trust, and he will make the experience of purchasing a home a great one. And if you have never purchased a home and it is your first time, he will take the time and make sure you understand and are on-board with every step along the way.
Patry F.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was amazing and got our home sold in 6 days! We highly recommend him and cant say enough about his professionalism and exceptional customer service.Patty & Mickey Silvers
Jon22biker
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Great sales agents. Love our new home! We will always being doing business this them! Hopefully we can purchase an investment property in the near future! Thanks again for being there from start to finish. Everything went as smooth as we could have hoped for!
Zuser20150523162049205
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED We recommend Philip to anyone looking for a home. He was very knowledgeable about the area and regularly sent homes to us for review. Philip was very conscious of our price range and requirements and never tried to up sell. We can't say enough for his responsiveness and availability. He made home buying a pleasant experience.
Dawnandrudy16
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil DeFusco was a true professional in our home buying process. He took the time to show us homes in various municipalities and was also very helpful in explaining the areas and what they had to offer, both good and bad. Phil was a tremendous help in understanding Monmouth County....especially for outsiders who knew nothing of the area.Moreover, Phil took the time to answer calls and texts that were not even related to the home buying experience.Would 100% go to Phil again for another purchase.
DouglasTaylor1
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Such a great job!!! He even tag teamed with his wife a couple of times. He helped us tremendously. Very communicative via email; text; phone.... you name it... he was there.
Zuser20140817202901966
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil is honest and always available . He walked us every step of the way and at all times had our best interest at heart. I would recommend Phil to my family and my friends
Kyla S.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil is extremely knowledgeable of the local area and has a solid process to develop interest in a home. His use of different techniques to drive initial interest was invaluable in selling our home during a slow real estate time. Phil is also incredibly considerate of everyone's time and needs during the course of the transaction. I'd call Phil again if doing real estate business in the Howell/Freehold area.
Krisssg
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was very attentive, and truly listened to our needs and wants. He always sent us prospective houses that were spot-on with what we were looking for. He did not impose his opinion upon us, but did guide us when asked. Before we bought our house, we were involved in a sticky short-sale; Phil was very knowledgeable, and took us through the ins and outs of the process. He was patient, and very even-keeled no matter what. We loved working with him, and recommend him to anyone looking for a great, dedicated agent!
Zuser20160620133422641
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil is a fantastic realtor. He helped us every step of the way on finding and buying our first home and we are really appreciative of his expertise, loyalty and how accommodating he was to us. If you're looking for a realtor you can trust and depend on, this is the one!!
Ronethrone123
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip Defusco, is the best someone can have on their side. Every time I called he always respond very quickly. If I had any questions or advice on the house l just called him. I have great respect for Phil.
Amit P.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip is a very good man. He help me a lot in my recent house purchase. He is a very friendly and very honest, will tell you true thing about your house search. its not like the other realtor that they just want to sell the house. In future me or my friends or relative want to buy house I will defiantly recommend him. Thanks Philip for everything.
Amit S.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip is a very good man. He help me a lot in my recent house purchase. He is a very friendly and very honest, will tell you true thing about your house search. its not like the other realtor that they just want to sell the house. In future me or my friends or relative want to buy house I will defiantly recommend him. Thanks Philip for everything.
Beeg56
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was our realtor for both a purchase of a home and a sale, all within about 2-3 months. He was knowledgeable about the market in our area. He had good advice about pricing our home but also was open to listening to our input. He was extremely available by phone, email, text, or personal meeting for routine things and when issues arose. He truly earned his commission and made us feel like we were the only clients he was working for.
Panigales
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED I'm a first time homebuyer, and having only been 22 at the time of my purchase and without the expertise of a parent or family member to assist me in the process Phil stepped up the the plate and assisted me in every way possible. I'm no professional review writer, just thankful I got where I am and Phil did everything in his power to see I get there.
User5092959
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Philip DeFusco was Always Available Everytime We Needed Or Were Interested In Seeing A House. He Also Helped Us With Many Questions About Things We Didn't Know Or Understand! His Wife Was Also Helpful Too! ??
Bdflotten
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Loved working with Phil. We will miss seeing him! He is a great agent always keeps you in the know as we had trouble with this with past agents. It was a pleasure working with him from start to finish and we would recommend him to anyone!
Michael L.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil was extremely helpful and pleasant to work with through the home buying process. He found out exactly what I was looking for out of a home and didn't waste my time with anything that didn't fit in that criteria. Being a first time home buyer was scary at first but with Phil's guidance it was actually a painless process. If there was anything I was unsure of, all I had to do was reach out and Phil always responded back quickly; even when he was on a personal vacation! When looking for a mortgage broker, lawyer and home inspector Phil was always able to recommend somebody and helped me assemble a dream team of individuals who worked like a cohesive unit not using me as the middle man for correspondence. I am now in my home for a little over two months and don't regret anything. I would recommend Phil to anybody looking to make a move in the near future.
Lynne7161
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED I gave Phil and very hard job, to find us a home in a specific area and in a specific price range, with low taxes. There are not many homes in good shape in our price range, we wanted to pay cash, but Phil worked tirelessly to find us a home. He was always available to speak to us and after seeing many homes we found a house that was just what we wanted. Phil is easy to speak to, knowledgeable and very patient. I would use Phil again if the opportunity came up.
D F.
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED I'm not the best at writing reviews. Phil was professional, and most important to me not pushy. Other real estate agents will hound you 24/7 to make a sale and earn their quick commission. Phil and I spent months looking for something I could afford and he was patient and worked with me. If I were a real estate agent I wouldn't be able to deal with myself, so I thank Phil again for his patience and a happy balance of helping me choose a home quick, and taking our time to get what's best for my needs
User55793736
Review for Member: Philip DeFusco
ZillowVERIFIED Phil helped us every step along the way through the home-buying process and was able to use his expertise and local connections to even assist with finding a lender before the purchase & securing various service-providers afterwards. We honestly did not always take his advice with respect to specific offers (we were a little more aggressive at times with low offers), but he always respected our opinion & wrote the offers we asked (it took us a few times to get the right house & the right offer!).Overall, we had a positive experience with Phil & would recommend him to buyers, especially those in the southern area of Monmouth County. He seems to be especially familiar with Howell, Freehold & that immediate vicinity but also appears to have long-established professional and personal contacts/knowledge of a much wider geographic area than where we were house-hunting.
