Debbie Rybka Howard
Phone:
Phone:
M: 908-591-4886 mobile
O: 973.376.5200 office
Designations:
GRI, ABR

Debbie Rybka Howard

Sales Associate, Team Leader

Coldwell Banker Realty agent Debbie Rybka Howard is a true industry leader assisting buyers and sellers in Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Millburn, Short Hills, Summit, Chatham, Madison, Livingston, Springfield, New Providence and Berkeley Heights, just to name a few. Whatever your housing goals, the Debbie Rybka Howard Team delivers concierge-level service, innovative marketing and the very best results.

Offering clients decades of combined experience and unmatched expertise, Debbie, as well as her team members, Monica Alpert, Christine Lassiter, Susan Lugashi, Pooja Pendse, Eilene Shauger, Bruce Howard and Candace Coons, all work in tandem to build a solid record of success and a sterling reputation for honesty and professionalism. The DRH Team has been named #1 Coldwell Banker® Team in the Short Hills office for five consecutive years and #3 Coldwell Banker Team in New Jersey and Rockland County. Their high sales numbers have earned them Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier Award, an honor reserved for the top 2% of all teams worldwide. Debbie and her team have also appeared on Open House New York. This episode focused on mentorship, a concept that Debbie and her team proudly advocate.

As an individual agent, Debbie has also amassed an impressive array of credentials. She has been a consistent leading producer since 1984 and is a multiple Short Hills office award winner. Year after year, Debbie has received the Circle of Excellence® Sales Award® (Platinum Level) and the Distinguished Sales Club Award from the New Jersey Association of REALTORS®. New Jersey Monthly has named Debbie among the top 1% of all agents in the state and Five Star Award winner, a testament to her passion, dedication and intelligence.

Debbie and each member of her team draw on their unique skill set to ensure an excellent real estate experience for each and every client. As local residents, they pinpoint lucrative options for buyers through strong community knowledge and the most current market analytics. For sellers, they strive to maximize the home’s exposure while minimizing days on the market. The team’s vast network of home improvement professionals assists their buyers and sellers with painting, landscaping, window-washing, staging and much more. Accurate pricing and effective negotiation are also key to attracting qualified buyers and getting optimal return. Committed to open communication, they stay in constant contact through the entire process from beginning to end. The team warmly welcomes English-, Spanish-, Chinese-, Hebrew-, Hindi- and Marathi- speaking clients.

Debbie and the Debbie Rybka Howard Team take pride in treating their clients like members of the family. They make an often stressful process enjoyable through their positivity, calming presence, wealth of knowledge and unsurpassable resources. If you are looking for premier representation in today’s dynamic market, the Debbie Rybka Howard Team is simply the best there is in New Jersey real estate!

"Susan Lugashi and Christine Lassiter were an absolute pleasure to work with during our home-buying search. We looked for months for a house that ticked all of our boxes, and Suzy and Christine were so patient with us, offered helpful suggestions and explored all options with us. Once we did settle on a home, their expertise was invaluable during the inspection/closing process. We needed a few referrals along the way and everyone they said suggested were so professional and lovely to work with. Even after we closed on the house they made sure we were all setup and made themselves available to us in case we needed anything. I couldn't recommend working with them enough!"

  -JustineStasik, Client

"Debbie is simply the best of the best. She’s an old fashioned good mannered, highly principled and deeply kind person. If you’re looking for someone who is sincere, well educated in current real estate rules and practices, who takes the time to understand your situation (downsizing, pregnant and need more bedrooms, newly divorced;) and who has a network of contractors, inspectors, lawyers, bankers, painters, plumbers that trust and listen to her advice; then call her first. With her I’ve sold two homes and bought two homes. Truth be told, selling your home is difficult and finding a home is difficult. But it is at certain heightened stressed touch points (eg. 1 week before your open house, weekend of incoming bids, lawyer contract details, time between inspections and final walk through) where Debbie’s superb skill set really shines bright. At these times, you know that your home, and your upcoming entire life style change, are in the hands of a high end professional."

  -lbradby, Client

"We would highly, highly recommend any homeowners contemplating selling their homes to meet with Debbie and Christine. To be honest, we didn't know them prior to our first meeting; however, when we first met with them, it was clear they were extremely professional and talented, and, now with hindsight, they clearly had our best interest at heart. They have an impressive network of associates to help prepare, stage, and move the house, and took a very deliberate and thoughtful plan on how to approach the transaction. We had plenty of friends that were realtors - but this was the right choice. And, importantly, even when the sale (way above asking by the way) was completed, they continued to check in with us to see how we were doing (and if they could be of any help) on the next stage of our house transaction. Bottom line - they are absolutely the best - and we'd be happy to attest to that in person."

  -KandCFitz, Client

"Pooja had been instrumental in helping us find our forever home. She was always patient with us and she was always there to guide us to ensure we were fully informed at every turn. More importantly, Pooja always made us feel that we could trust her. She never left us as she was always there at every step of the way from making the offer to the offer being accepted to inspection to final walkthrough to closing. We appreciated all that Pooja had done for us and she is truly a very special person. She made us feel like we were her friends, not just her clients. Pooja is the person you would want to work with if you are looking for a home. We are thankful for everything she has done for us."

  -JTB18, Client

Coldwell Banker Realty
545 Millburn Ave
Short Hills, NJ
07078