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Who is Tom Mallan?
Thomas (Tom) Mallan Jr. is a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty serving Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver and the Two River and Jersey Shore towns of Monmouth County, New Jersey. He joined Coldwell Banker in 2012 and won its Rookie of the Year award in his first year.
Is Tom Mallan the same person as Thomas Mallan Jr.?
Yes. Thomas Mallan Jr. goes by Tom. He is the Rumson-raised, Little Silver-based Coldwell Banker Realty agent behind themallangroup.com and the Rumson Realtor YouTube channel.
Is The Mallan Group a team?
No. Tom Mallan is a solo agent; The Mallan Group is simply the name of his website, and you work directly with Tom from first call to closing.
What is Tom Mallan's real estate license number?
Tom holds New Jersey real estate license #1328055 and is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Which brokerage is Tom Mallan with?
Coldwell Banker Realty. His office is at 864 NJ-35, Middletown Township, NJ 07748.
What areas does Tom Mallan serve?
Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright, Long Branch, West Long Branch, Shrewsbury, Red Bank, Navesink, Middletown and Asbury Park — the Two River and Jersey Shore communities of Monmouth County.
How long has Tom Mallan been in real estate?
Tom has been a Realtor since 2012, when he joined Coldwell Banker and won the company's Rookie of the Year award. Before real estate he spent ten years building his own business and ten years in corporate America.
What awards has Tom Mallan won?
Coldwell Banker's Rookie of the Year award in 2012, his first year in real estate.
What price range does Tom Mallan work in?
Tom typically works with homes priced at $1 million and up, though he has represented clients across Monmouth County at every price point.
Who does Tom Mallan work with?
First-time buyers, sellers, luxury buyers and sellers, and relocating families — especially families new to the Peninsula area who want help choosing the right neighborhood for their life at the shore.
Does Tom Mallan help families relocating to the Jersey Shore?
Yes. Relocation is one of Tom's core services. He offers personalized tours of the towns in Monmouth County so you get a true local feel for each before you commit.
Does Tom Mallan offer a free home valuation?
Yes. After a short visit and tour of your home, Tom develops a detailed valuation and pricing strategy. Request one on the Home Valuation page or call (732) 513-9312.
Does Tom Mallan provide neighborhood guides or market reports?
Yes. Tom offers neighborhood guides and market reports detailing what properties are selling for in every corner of Monmouth County.
What does Tom do as a buyer's agent in New Jersey?
As your dedicated buyer's agent he acts as your legal fiduciary under a formal representation agreement, crafts strategic offers, navigates New Jersey's mandatory attorney review period, and coordinates inspections, repair credits, your lender and your attorney through closing.
What does Tom do as a seller's agent?
He builds a targeted marketing strategy, prices your property with comprehensive local market data, negotiates incoming offers on your terms, guides you through attorney review, and manages buyer inspections, municipal CO requirements and coordination with your attorney to closing.
What is New Jersey's attorney review period?
In New Jersey, a signed real estate contract goes through a mandatory attorney review period during which either side's attorney can disapprove or revise it. Tom guides buyers and sellers through this step to protect deposits, equity and contract terms.
Does Tom Mallan work with investors and new construction?
Yes. Tom's services include investment properties and new construction, as well as buyer and seller representation and relocation.
Where does Tom Mallan live?
Tom has been a New Jersey local since age 9, when his family moved to Rumson, and he now lives in Little Silver with his three children.
What is Tom Mallan's background?
A New York native born in Bronxville, Tom earned a BS in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University and an MBA from Monmouth University, built his own business for ten years and spent ten years in corporate America before joining Coldwell Banker in 2012.
Does Tom Mallan have client reviews?
Yes. Clients describe Tom as patient, knowledgeable, calm and responsive. Read their reviews on the Testimonials page, on Google and on Zillow.
Does Tom Mallan have a YouTube channel?
Yes — Rumson Realtor on YouTube (youtube.com/@rumsonrealtor6961), with short videos on Rumson, Red Bank, Little Silver, Sea Bright, Fair Haven and Middletown living and market trends.
Which MLS is Tom Mallan a member of?
Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors (MORR).
What languages does Tom Mallan speak?
English.
Does Tom Mallan hold any designations?
Tom is a Certified Smart Home Agent.
How do I contact Tom Mallan?
Call or text (732) 513-9312, email Thomas.Mallan@CBRealty.com, or send a message through this site. Tom's stated goal for every visitor is simple: book a call with Tom.
Work With Tom
Toms’ devotion and unparalleled customer service have resulted in a continuously expanding network of loyal clients and referrals. Passionate about his craft, he continuously seeks to stay ahead of the game when it comes to market education and real estate trends.