John J. Grunert

John was referred to me through my real estate agent, and I couldn’t be happier with his services. He is calm, professional and informative. As a seller, I really felt he had my best interest at heart. He wasn’t just in a rush to get the deal done. It was a unique closing (since I inherited a home) a...nd the circumstances seemed complicated. John handled everything perfectly and made everything as easy as possible for me. I couldn’t be happier with him. I’m shocked at any negative reviews. I’d recommend him to anyone.

John Grunert is a professional and articulate lawyer. I just closed on my first home and do not think it would have gone as smoothly had John not represented me. He took the time to explain every item of relevance and importance to me and answered every question revealing an insight and knowledge t...hat was reassuring (to say the least). His kindness and generosity were evident in the time and concern extended toward my close. Mr. Grunert made me feel as if I was his only client despite the reality of the situation. John's responses to my phone calls and emails were quick and efficient. His humor and humility put me at ease during what was an anxious time for me. A person would be fortunate to be represented by John Grunert.

John Grunert was recommended through my agent whom I now know are friends and they are mutually beneficial to each other. I used him as my purchase attorney. He was rude, never returned my emails or calls. He never informed me about anything and didn't care to help. At times it seemed as if he was on... the seller's side. I almost fired him and hired another attorney but the other attorney I wanted to hire told me I was too far in the process to change and would only cause problems. I should have just changed and dealt with the problems because I've never felt so cheated in my entire life. Don't believe the only positive review on this site because that is written by an extremely shady mortgage lender. They are mutually beneficial to each other, same as with my agent. The lender uses John as their closing agent to represent the lender and he gets paid for doing a 2nd job while also sitting in as my attorney....ridiculous. Agents and shady lenders recommend him while he helps them with their businesses but harm his clients. Stay away. I never write reviews online but my experience was so terrible that I had must share to warn others not to fall into the same fate as I did. If I can help at least one person not to use him, I will feel that I have done a Godly duty. He made my closing more difficult and worse than it should have been.

I became aware of negative online feedback of John when one of my mortgage clients started asking me about him the day before her closing. I didn't know where she was coming from until I received her e-mail today. Here is what she said: "Dom, Thanks for your help. John Grunert was great. Someo...ne wrote some less than flattering things about him on the net so I was pleasantly surprised. Totally organized, nice and efficient. Hope you and your family have a terrific Christmas and New Years. Ellin" I have been closing purchase and refinance transactions with John for the past 3 years, totally over 100 transactions. He is exactly what my client said and I will continue using his service, and as a result, my clients' transactions always end on a happy note. Dominick Sutera, Director of Business Development Academy Mortgage Corp., Farmingdale, NY