Almost four decades ago, Gloria Zastko started selling and listing real estate. She quickly became an icon in the industry, winning virtually every sales award. After 20 successful selling years, on March 15, 1991, Gloria, at age 60, her son Andrew, and a select group of charter members, including Ginger Boyle, Sonya Panson, Lucy Mullica and the late, Carol Latchaw, opened Gloria Zastko, Realtors® .
Steadily growing for more than 20 years, this award-winning real estate firm is a local powerhouse. With offices in North Brunswick, it covers the fastest growing areas of Central Jersey. It prides itself on being “The Gateway to Central Jersey.” Gloria Zastko, Realtors® ‘ reputation has grown with its success and year after year the firm maintains a #1 status in its hometown. A full-service agency which has some of the most experienced, respected and top producing sales associates in the area, many of whom are licensed brokers, hold their GRI, CRS and ASP designations. These fine men and women are available to assist both buyers and sellers with finite attention to detail, care and integrity.
Zastko said, “Our business is built on referrals. We love to serve our clients over and over again. Our clients are so pleased with our service they refer their neighbors, sons, daughters and other relatives to us so that they may experience the same success.”
The agency has a marketing department and has won many awards. It boasts an award winning relocation department and a great website. All agents have access to the most up-to-date state of the art computer systems. The administrative and support staff makes it one of the most highly streamlined Realtors in the area.
The firm handles short sales and represents many banks and financial institutions. Presently the firm is handling four major housing developments: Mae Brook Estates at Farrington Lake, North Brunswick; The Estates at Dunham’s Farm, South Brunswick; Hartland Square in North Brunswick; and The Pointe at Turnbury, South Brunswick.
The firm has recently listed a new subdivision in Farrington Lake…Mae Brook Estates at Farrington Lake in North Brunswick. When completed, there will boast 10 home sites each on 1/3 to 1/2 acres bordering tranquil Farrington Lake. Each colonial home will be approximately 2700 to 3300 square feet, and all prices have been drastically adjusted and will start at a low $499,000 for the sprawling rancher and $529,000 for the 2-story colonials. All the colonials will feature 4-5 bedrooms, 2-1/2 - 3 luxury baths, 2- story entry, 9-ft ceilings on the first floor, 2-zone heating and air and full basements. Certain lots can accommodate a 5th bedroom with full bath for guests or aupair on the first floor. There is also a sprawling sought-after ranch model available. The expertise of the builder, Brown and Glynn Construction, a landmark name in the building industry since 1966 and the magnificent tranquil and private location are what set Mae Brook Estates in a class of its own.
Gloria Zastko, Realtors is also marketing 108 new townhomes in North Brunswick New Jersey, built by K. Hovnanian Homes. Each home design brings together elegant style and practical amenities like no place else. There are two distinct models from which to choose, the Belmont and the Cornell.
Each has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, attached garage, state-of-the-art kitchens, lavish owner suites and plenty of room for entertaining. Square footage begins at 1,936 to 1,959 and opening prices begin at $339,990 up to $389,990. Most importantly, and until further notice, the builder is offering a $10,000 incentive if the purchaser uses the builder's mortgage and title companies!
The Estates at Dunham’s Farm is an enclave of 46 homesites, each on approximately 2-acre lots beginning at 3900 and up to 5100 square feet. Prices start in the mid $800’s. With over 50 percent of the homes sold, the new residents are buzzing with excitement about their new homes and neighborhood. Dunham's Farm Estates is truly one of Central Jersey's most raved about upscale new communities. In an effort to assist prospective purchasers, Dunham's Farm Estates in rural South Brunswick is now building the "much-sought-after" Islington model offering quick delivery. Take advantage of today's incredibly low interest rates and as an added incentive, get $50,000 in free upgrades!" The Islington is offered at $994,900 with $50,000 in free extras!!
A myriad of adult communities are offered throughout Central Jersey, but none so unique as The Pointe at Turnbury in South Brunswick. There are a total of 190 homesites, each being offered with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3 baths, 2-car garages, fireplace, 42” kitchen cabinets, and major appliances. Basements are available on selected locations. The seven floor plans offer 1,844 to 2,500 square feet of living space and start at an incredibly low price of $325,990. There is also a $5,000 incentive towards upgrades. The Pointe boasts a 7,500 sq. ft. clubhouse, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a kitchen for entertaining, and a grand ballroom where one can host parties. There is a Hyatt-like outdoor heated pool and spa, a putting green and bocce ball court.
Your own vacation spa!
The firm prides itself on being an innovator in the real estate market. Gloria likes to think of her agents as consultants, because the market is always changing and the firm’s current knowledge of the market allows her agents to better facilitate the needs of both buyers and sellers. She further adds, “We were an instant success when we opened in 1991, which was also a changing market. We worked harder and smarter and pursued many different alternatives. Certainly the vast experience we gained throughout the years is pertinent to today.”
Zastko feels that in today’s challenging real estate market you need an agent who understands not only the current market conditions but future conditions and can transfer that into positive results.
The firm boasted eight 2009 NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® winners. They are Andrew Zastko, as the only Platinum level in Middlesex County, Pete Maimone, Silver level, and the Bronze level are Sima Brokowsky, Ginger Boyle, Jayakrishnan Maniyil, John J. McDonald, Joyce Ann Staples, and Jo An Lacina.
Eight Gloria Zastko, Realtors are members of the elite NJAR® Distinguished Sales Club. This is a special lifetime membership club honoring Realtors who have achieved the NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award for 10 years or more. These Realtors are Gloria Zastko, Sonya Panson, Ginger Boyle, Andrew Zastko, Peter Maimone, Sima Brokowsky, Joyce Ann Staples and Raymond Schwarz. “Knowledge is Power”, cites Zastko, and this is evidenced by our NJAR® Distinguished Sales Club members.
Other top-producing Zastko Realtors include: Marilyn Dixon, Judith Dredge, Cooper Ford, Hector Guerrero, Richard Hendriksen, Lawrence Janosik, Karen Marra, Ahmed Mohamed, Arthur Napolitano, Mark J. Schmidt, Raymond Schwarz, Denise Sudano, Ruth Wojciechowski Richard Hendriksen.
In a Home News Tribune survey, in both 2009 and 2010, the firm was awarded the Best Real Estate Agency of Central Jersey.
As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, headed by Ginger Boyle, Gloria Zastko, Realtors has more than 3,500 affiliations nationwide with some of the most successful firms in the industry. You can consider Gloria Zastko, Realtors®, your local broker with national connections.
All together it’s a high quality operation…A mission Gloria Zastko committed to when she founded the company, but also a work ethic she adhered to for almost four decades as a Realtor…a tradition she has passed on to the next generation, her son, Andrew, who shares in his mother’s passion for excellence in real estate.
The offices are decorated in the gallery concept and afford both buyers and sellers a relaxed but warm and inviting atmosphere.
A lot has changed in the last four decades like the state-of-the-art technology…but one thing has not changed, the firm’s dedication to helping people achieve their real estate dreams! You can count on Gloria Zastko, Realtors for caring, personalized service that has been the hallmark of Gloria Zastko for almost four decades!
Let a Gloria Zastko Realtor guide you through this challenging market to find the home of your dreams. Visit the new and exciting www.zastko.com site for all you want to know about real estate, including an actual chart to figure out your mortgage payments and closing costs on a home you plan to purchase. Also, open houses are always posted on our site. Truly, it can be a wealth of information.
You can quickly see why the original motto of the firm continues to prevail again and again…”Our People Make the Difference”
The firm is located on the prestigious Route 130 corridor in the Lake Farrington Plaza, North Brunswick, and is available 24/7 to provide honest and straightforward answers to all of your real estate needs by clicking on www.zastko.com, one can find everything they want to know about real estate. The telephone number for the office is 732-297-0600 and the email is zastko@zastko.com.
