John Burke, ABR
Name
John Burke, ABR
Company
John Burke - Gloria Nilson - GMAC Real Estate
E-mail
Contact John Burke - Gloria Nilson - GMAC Real Estate
Website
http://www.glorianilson.com/johnburke
Office Phone
(609) 890-0007 x 117
Cell Phone
(609) 418-0154
Fax
(609) 584-1247
Address
1970 Route 33, Hamilton, NJ, 08690
Description
Branch Manager of the Hamilton Square Office of Gloria Nilson Real Estate and part of the management team. We have been the top producing company (closed sales volume) in Mercer County from 2003-2009

Biography

John has a great positive attitude and enjoys live - he is open, patient, creative and fair.  John works hard and is willing to devote the time and energy it takes to deliver one-on-one training and support to both new and experienced agents.  "As Manager of the Hamilton Square office, my role is to help each agent identify and build on the strengths they bring to their career as a Realtor.  Through training, support and motivation, I can guide them to success."

"As Manager of the Hamilton Square office, my role is to help each agent identify and build on the strengths they bring to their career as a Realtor.  Through training, support and motivation, I can guide them to success."

In addition, he serves as part of the Management Team at Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate.  John works hard to provide a professional, positive environment where people can learn the skills they need to know to be highly productive.

He is open, patient, creative and fair.  John works hard and is willing to devote the time and energy it takes to deliver one-on-one training and support to both new and experienced agents.

John is married to Colleen with three children, Michael, Jamie and Clare.  John keeps active in his leisure hours with family, biking, reading, sailing and skiing.  He has a business degree in Finance and Real Estate from Appalachian State University in North Carolina.

In addition to running the Hamilton office, John's ties to the community are strong.  He has served for 10 years on the board of directors of the Mercer County Association of Realtors and previously as their president.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Trend MLS and on the Executive Committee - The Multiple Listing Service of the Greater Delaware Valley.  In addition, he has committed to serving on many committees including the strategic planning committee for the New Jersey Association of Realtors.  In 2002, John was chosen as the Realtor of the Year for the state of New Jersey recognizing his many contributions to the community and the Realtor organization.  In 2006 John was once again recognized as the Mercer County Association of Realtors "Realtor of the year"

  • Licensed Since 1989
  • 17 Years Experience Managing
  • Premier Service Certified
  • 2002 as the Realtor of the Year for the State of New Jersey recognizing his many contributions to the community and the Realtor organization as well as by the 2002 National Association of Realtors - Realtor of the Year
  • 2002 Mercer County Association of Realtors - Realtor of the Year
  • 2004 & 2005 Chairman of the Board - Trend MLS - The Multiple Listing Service of the Greater Delaware Valley with current membership of 33,000
  • Past trainer for GMAC as well as a speaker at the GMAC National Business Conference
  • 10 years on the board of directors of the Mercer County Association of Realtors
  • 2003 President of the Mercer County Association of Realtors
  • 2006 Mercer County Association of Realtors - Realtor of the Year
  • 1999 - 2009 Executive Committee - Trend MLS
  • 2007-2008 New Jersey Association of Realtors - Legal Affairs Committee
  • 2004-2007 New Jersey Association of Realtors - Strategic Planning Committee
  • Master Class GMAC Real Estate Training
  • 2002 - 2005 Trainer - GMAC Real Estate National Business Conference
  • BA in Finance and Real Estate from Appalachian State University in North Carolina.
  • Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)

Office Highlights

  • Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate
  • Prominent Route 33 location
  • Full time non-competing manager with 20 years of experience
  • Assistant Manager with 30 years of experience
  • Over 400 million closed in past 3 years with 60 agents
  • Four full time administrative staff members
  • # 1 company in Mercer County in closed sales volume (1999 through 2008)
  • Local training
  • Top 10 office in Mercer County in closed transactions

Testimonials

"I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with John Burke since 2001. I've been lucky enough to be mentored by John as a Sales Associate and as a Branch Manager. John is always generous with his time and talent. Always on top of the latest trends, John is eager to share his knowledge. His long term career in Real Estate makes his experience invaluable."

Susan Hughes Van Selous , Branch Manager , Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate

"I have worked for John for the past nine years. I have found him to be an expert in all Real Estate matters. He is always there to answer any questions and help solve any problems that may come up. John is an employee's manager." March 13, 2009

Robert Gutowski , Sales Associate , Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate

"John is the best manager that I have encountered throughout my career as a Realtor and if you are looking to change offices at any time, this is the PLACE to work." March 13, 2009

Jan Rutkowski , Realtor, CRS, ABR, GRI , Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate

"John is always helpful. He works very hard to keep us all focused and positive about the real estate market. He keeps us updated on things that are innovative and will help in the market place. He has created an office which is a pleasure to work in. Ken" March 12, 2009

Ken Scasserra , Realtor Sales Associate , Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate

"I've worked with John for the last 6 years. As a manager he is always there for his agents however we may need his assistance. His knowledge of the market is always up to date and accurate and he has a natural talent when it comes to dealing with people. He maintains a high level of integrity and fairness when dealing with any situation. He's created an environment of teamwork and "family" amongst all of us which, in turn has created a very productive office. If you're new to real estate or just looking for a change, I would highly recommend John to help guide you through the transition." February 25, 2009

Gina Piazza, ABR , Realtor/Sales Associate , Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate

"John is a very caring manager who is always concerned about his sales associates well being. He is detail oriented, and has a great grasp on what is going on in the real estate industry itself. I would recommend him to any one looking to get into Real Estate or who are already in the business looking for a change." May 12, 2008

Charles Auer , Sales Associate , Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate