National Flood Insurance
Are you unsure of what the new Flood Insurance Requirements are after Hurricane Sandy?
Are you rebuilding, raising the house or having new construction done and need to know if your house needs to be a certain elevation?
Do you need to have Flood Insurance where your house is?
Our highly knowledgeable agents will walk you through the process of determining all of these questions. We are one of the largest providers of Flood Insurance in New Jersey through the National Program and have all of these answers for you.
Visit us at www.vandykgroup.com or call 800-222-0131
Testimonials
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John was an absolute pleasure to work with and I'd recommend him to anyone!
He's honest, straightforward, and extremely personable. John went above and beyond to help me navigate the stressful process of selling my Mother's home after she passed away - all while I was living in another state. Whenever I encountered a problem during the sale, John was eager to offer a kind word and a quick solution.
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- Pete I
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On our wall in our home, a sign has hung, “Home is where your story begins.” Today we close another chapter of our story, and thanks to the 5 star service of Maryann and Dean Keppler it has been a seamless transition.
We are not real estate novices, have dealt with realtors from several areas of the country, but this team stands out as exceptional!
From the initial meeting, deciding on the correct price, marketing plan, all have been spot on. Their attention to detail, the willingness to go beyond their “job” to make sure the sale is successful is the best we have ever had in over 40 years of real estate investing.
It has been our pleasure to work with them, and you should be proud to have them in your group!
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- Leslee and John L.
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Marion was the most incredible realtor to work with. Her professionalism and knowledge made selling my house absolutely easy. I would recommend anyone who is selling or buying a home to contact Marion. Thank you so much Marion
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- Craig R.
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If you are looking for a Realtor in the New Jersey Shore area, look no further. Marion is the absolute best! It was a pleasure working with Marion from beginning of looking for a home, to closing. She is so knowledgeable about the area as well as every single detail there is to purchasing a home. Everything was taken care of throughout the entire process. So much, that you will want to buy another home just so that you can work with her again! Marion was referred to us by another happy customer and we are thankful for it and know that you will be too!
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- Tracy K.
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We are happy to recommend Art to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.
Our situation was very unique since Art represented us (the buyers) as well as the seller. We were new to the area, and required that extra TLC and hand-holding throughout the process. Art provided this and more.....We never felt like he was favoring the sellers over us. He was equally attentive and responsive to both sides. He was also very quick to answer all our questions and facilitated the paperwork to close expeditiously. Art truly went above and beyond his call of duty. My husband and I are so grateful to have had Art as our broker in our beach house purchase.
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- Gina B.
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Working with Marion was one of the best experiences I have ever had selling a
property. I have sold over 20 homes in the last 3 years and Marion is at the top! I am
over an hour away from the property, Marion handled all the paperwork with the
town, handled all the inspections, any and all issues as if it was her own house. One
of her best qualities is being brutally honest she told me how it is. I recommend
Marion Romano one million percent and glad to take any calls to provide my
experience.
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- Igor
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I had the pleasure of working with Art on a recent real estate transaction in which Art was the agent for the Buyers and I represented the Buyers in a legal capacity.
Art was helpful and informative to the Buyers and myself throughout the process. Art assisted with the home inspections, obtained and provided information in a timely manner and made sure the transaction remained on track for a timely closing. Art is very responsive and pays attention to details. I would definitely recommend Art to my friends and family.
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- Deidre M.
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Art communicates well and is incredibly hardworking.
He goes above and beyond. Highly recommend!
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- F. Samra
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I have sold many houses and dealt with many realtors. Marian is a five-star realtor. Besides the ratings above, she is kind, compassionate, and understanding. She was a delight to work with and went above and beyond in making the sale pleasant for both the buyer and seller. She is a great realtor and words do not express my deepest gratitude for all she did.
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- P. Casamento
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I found John to be knowledgeable, responsive, pleasant, engaging, insightful, and focused like a laser on our preferences.
He knows exactly when to step back and when to step in. I would highly recommend John Franc to anyone.
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- Stanley S
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I have known Art for 25 plus years from our early careers in technology.
One day I saw a house that Art had just sold on Long Beach Inland on social media. At the time, we were exploring different locations for a second home. After talking with Art several times, we made the trip to see a home in Brant Beach. After a couple of visits to the house, we determined that it was not to be. Art was completely understanding and supportive of our decision. He restarted the hunt for our house and was open to every potential listing we sent him. Being a couple of hours away, Art was our scout and eagerly researched homes before we drove down. On more than one occasion, Art spent hours showing us around LBI and describing individual characteristics of various areas of the island. Once we found our home, Art was right there with us to ensure the deal went smoothly. We closed on the house in less than 40 days. Art worked diligently with the listing agent to ensure each of the hurdles were cleared quickly. At the closing, Art presented us with a unique gift to celebrate our new home. Since we closed, Art continues to provide outstanding service. He has stopped by when we are not around to check on the house after storms for us. When we needed a handyman and plumber, he was right there with suggestions on who to contact to resolve our latest challenge. We highly recommend Art to assist you with your LBI real estate needs, He will be there every step of the journey, keeping your needs and desires forefront.
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- M Blems
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Mr. Franc was the most caring, professional real estate agent I have ever dealt with. Was on top of everything that I needed to not only sell my house but to find the perfect home to fulfill the needs of my wife and me. We could not be happier with the entire selling and buying experience. He even helped us in finding professional and reliable contractors to do work on our purchase. I will never hesitate to recommend Mr. Franc or Van Dyk Reality to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Marty C
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Marion was exactly what I needed to sell my mom's house as an estate. She was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly how to market, price and get the house closed. She was hands on and staged the house beautifully getting above list offers the first day. When there were permit issues she knew how to correct them with her network of vendors who were responsive, cost effective and high quality. Marion is a pros pro and knows exactly how to get a house sold and overcome any possible issue. I can't thank Marion enough. Hire her if you want to get the job done.
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- Kern
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You are the BEST!
Your service & knowledge was impeccable & all should strive to be like you in real estate & life. You are a wonderful person & we are very grateful to have met you.
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- Arlene P.
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Art was outstanding to work with.
I could not have asked for better. He was extremely responsive and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He handled information gathering requirements and was proactive in creating a seamless, low-stress experience. Art is pleasant, knowledgeable, patient, and clearly puts his clients' needs first. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future.
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- Colleen M.
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John is an amazing realtor who goes above and beyond for his clients.
He helped my husband & me purchase our home and he could not have been more helpful. He's extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and hard-working. I would highly recommend him!
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- Patricia B.
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John was a well-experienced realtor.
He was pleasant, efficient and always answered all my questions and concerns. I would use his services again if ever needed
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- Debbie A
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Choosing Marion as our realtor to help us with buying our home in Beach Haven West was the best decision we could of made for ourselves to make the process as smooth as possible. She not only is extremely knowledgeable about the area, but has a connection for almost any thing you could possible need along the journey. She was on top of every single thing that had to get done and even on top of things she was not responsible for. She kept us updated & informed and feeling supported during this process, always going above and beyond for us. If you are buying or selling a home in the area do yourself a favor and choose Marion as your realtor!
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- Krista Maetta
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John is a professional, one of the best.
He's been my Realtor for the past ten years and I've purchased and sold several homes. Dedicated and thorough, knows the market and will represent your best interests. I highly recommend him!
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- Cary K
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In a seller's market with homes going into bidding wars, we were about to hold off on our search. Marion came highly recommended by everyone we asked. Within minutes of meeting her, we realized she was the realtor for us. Within a week's time, we signed a contract. We could not have done it without her. Her personality, experience, knowledge, and connections set her apart. She is now a neighbor and a friend, and we are truly grateful!
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- Rob and Monica
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John Franc is a man of his word, honest, intelligent and a pleasure to work with. He deserves all 5 stars and all of our appreciation for being a special Realtor. Valerie Brown/Terry Babyak
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- Valerie Brown
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Marion taught us so much about buying a house in Manahawkin. She is knowledgeable and professional and went the extra mile to help us when we found a house to purchase through a sale by owner. Marion connected us with the necessary, qualified local professionals and made herself available to us through our closing. We will recommend Marion to our friends and family!
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- Jennifer
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Marion Romano is the best real estate agent/broker in the Southern Ocean County area. Whether you are buying or selling - Marion is the agent you need. Her knowledge of the area and coastal issues is unmatched. During our recent sale and purchase we were kept informed of every detail along the way. In a crazy real estate market she is the calm in the eye of the storm. Look nowhere else for an agent.
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- The Wright's
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We had an excellent experience using John Franc Realtor from the ABR Van Dyke Group in Manahawkin, NJ.
John is professional, very experienced, and easy to work with whether you are selling or purchasing a home. John made the process of selling our house easy to understand and ensured we got the best price. His insight was extremely valuable and we appreciated his expertise.
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- Robin M
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Marion Romano is extraordinary in her market knowledge, negotiating skills, neighborhood connectivity and basic common sense. Her ability to assess challenges in advance and guide her clients expertly and with patience is a rarity in any field and often overlooked in residential real estate. I offer this assessment as someone with significant experience as a multi-asset real estate developer with commercial and residential experience. Marion is one of a kind and we are happy that she represented us in the purchase of a lovely home in Stafford Township.
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- Edward F.
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We want to thank you for your personal warmth, professionalism and knowledge that made it a real pleasure purchasing our new home.
Folks, this one goes beyond the call of duty - always available, trustworthy, and diligent. We never felt like we were just a commission check. What a blessing!
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- V. P.
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Marion was AMAZING! Above and beyond anything we could have hoped for! Answered every question and concern we had, made the whole process so easy! We love her!!
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- Roxanne
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Buying a house can be stressful and this was especially the case for my wife and I as first-time home buyers who were looking for a home to buy and move into before the arrival of our first child.
Art took a lot of that stress away and really helped us have a great home-buying experience. He is extremely personable and worked tirelessly to get us to a dozen or more showings until we found the house that we loved. I would highly recommend working with Art if you're looking to buy or sell property.
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- Geoff K.
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Working with John on my clients new home purchase was a pleasure.
Thanks John, hope we work together again soon!
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- Gina Cabot
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The best in the state hands down! She lined up buyers before my house went on the market and had 5 offers the first weekend on the market. Marion went out of her way any chance she could to make this as easy as possible for us. She is without a doubt the best in ocean county!
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- Rudy
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