From the first consultation to the keys in your hand, every step of your purchase is planned, negotiated, and managed by one advisor who stays with it to the end.
Mark Orlowski, Real Estate Advisor. New Jersey.
To raise the standard of real estate representation through objective strategy, hands-on execution, and client education, giving every client clear guidance built around their goals, and the knowledge to make confident decisions.
Since 2017, Mark has built his practice on objective advice and client education. Buyers work with him directly from the first consultation through the closing table: search criteria, showings, offer structure, negotiation, inspection, and every deadline in between.
Born and raised in Hudson County, he represents buyers across New Jersey, and most of his clients come by referral.
“Friends are clients and clients are friends.”
Beyond real estate, you’ll find Mark on the golf course, running alongside his husky Midas, or with family and friends.
Now part of Real REMAX Group, a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq (REAX).
BACKED BY
Orlowski Advisory operates under Real, now part of the Real REMAX Group following its business acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings.
Real completed its business acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings on August 24, 2026, forming Real REMAX Group, trading on the Nasdaq as REAX.
A publicly traded, technology-first platform. Documents, deadlines and communication run on one system, so nothing about your purchase depends on paperwork sitting on a desk.
Moving from another market, or buying somewhere new? An agent network with international brand recognition connects you with trusted referrals wherever you are coming from.
THE BUYER ROAD MAP
Your search length is the variable. Once you are under contract, the calendar is fairly predictable, and every deadline on it is tracked for you.
Why you are moving, when, where, what you need, and who is part of the decision. We set your budget, towns, and non-negotiables, agree on representation in writing, and build your search before you tour a single home.
A full pre-approval, not a pre-qualification. Your lender pulls credit and verifies income and assets, which is what makes your offer credible to a listing agent. Pay stubs, two years of tax returns, and two months of bank statements are the usual starting point.
Automated MLS alerts built to your criteria, plus coming-soon and off-market opportunities. We tour with a checklist, not a feeling, and estimate taxes, insurance, dues, and your real monthly cost before you fall for a home.
Price, deposit, contingencies, and dates are structured to win without overpaying. Once your offer is accepted, New Jersey’s attorney review period begins: both attorneys review and can modify the contract, and either side can cancel until review concludes.
Home, radon, termite, and any specialty inspections. Mark leads the repair negotiation while the title search, survey, and municipal certificates are ordered.
The lender appraises the home and issues your final commitment. If an appraisal comes in low, the gap is addressed strategically rather than reflexively. Avoid new credit or large purchases until you close.
Confirm the condition and any agreed repairs, sign, wire funds, and record the deed. Mark is present before, during, and after closing.Always confirm wiring instructions by phone with your attorney before sending funds.
Orlowski Advisory is with you every step of the way, confirming all the details and supporting you throughout the process.
FINANCING
Your loan type changes your down payment, your monthly cost, and how a seller reads your offer. These are the two most New Jersey buyers choose between.
A pre-qualification is a conversation. A pre-approval means a lender has pulled your credit and verified your income and assets. It is what makes your offer credible, and without one, most listing agents will not present it to their seller.
General information only. Program terms change, and your lender confirms what you actually qualify for. Mark is not a mortgage lender and does not give tax or legal advice. VA and investment (DSCR) loans are covered in the Buyer’s Guide.
Twenty-eight pages covering pre-approval, loan types, condos and HOAs, new construction and tax abatements, the calendar to closing, and what you actually bring to the closing table.
WHAT YOU ARE BUYING
Ownership structure changes your costs, your approval, and your resale. We cover it before you fall for the kitchen, and before you make an offer.
HOW MARK NEGOTIATES FOR YOU
It is one lever of six, and in a competitive file the other five usually decide who gets the house. Each one is set deliberately, for your situation and that seller’s.
Supported by pending comparables, not by the list price. You will hear when a home is worth more than asking, and when it is worth less.
A stronger initial and contract deposit signals a buyer who will not walk. It is your money, credited back to you at closing.
A shorter commitment date, or waiving the appraisal, reads stronger to a seller. Only if your lender and your cash can back it up.
Full inspection with a repair threshold, informational only, or structural and safety items alone. Each reads very differently to a seller.
Matching the seller’s timeline is free leverage, and it is sometimes worth more to them than several thousand dollars.
Listing agents call lenders. A responsive local lender with a real approval can win you the house over a higher offer.
Seller concessions negotiated into the deal, so more of your cash stays in your account. One East Brunswick family closed in under 30 days with theirs covered.
Seller credits used to buy down your interest rate, lowering the payment you live with long after the closing is over.
Repair credits in place of a seller’s rushed fixes, and the items you want to stay with the home written into the contract.
WHERE THE WORK HAPPENS
Statewide reach with the kind of block-by-block knowledge that only comes from actually working a market.
Licensed throughout New Jersey. Never meant to color within the lines, OA plans to highlight the whole map.
“Can we give Mark 6 stars?!! Thanks to Mark’s exceptional market knowledge and guidance we were able to purchase our dream home in a very competitive market. Mark was extremely involved and concerned with all our needs, always available to answer each and every question. From our first showing and all the way to closing, Mark was very thorough in explaining every step which was important to us as first time home buyers. Mark and his team went above and beyond to help us close on our forever home quickly (under 30 days) and even negotiated to have our closing costs covered! I would proudly recommend Mark to any potential home buyer or seller!!”
Buyer, East Brunswick NJ“Mark was amazing! We were first time home buyers and it couldn’t have gone smoother. His attention to detail and constant communication made this stressful process so much easier. I would definitely use Mark as our Agent again in the future!”
Buyer, Union Beach NJ“OMG this is one of the most memorable moments in my life. I stopped working with my previous realtor because he was very unprofessional, then I found Mark. After working with Mark and his team everything was extremely thought out, calculated, and professional. Once we became close to closing we hit a major bump in the road where it looked like the deal wasn’t going to get done. Mark rallied the troops, brought in a whole new team of people to work with the previous team, and with everyone’s great professional work and the leadership of Mark we were able to get the deal done and closed on 10/21/21. During the whole process all my phone calls were returned, every text message was replied to, and I was updated every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Best realtor on the market hands down.”
Buyer, Bayonne NJ“Mark was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and has great communication skills. He was open to answering all and any questions and was able to well educate me on the home buying process. He was with me every step of the way and ensured we were always on track. He worked with my schedule and was a pleasure to go to showings with and got along great with me and my family. With all his efforts, we were able to find the perfect home!”
Buyer, Toms River NJ“Mark was great to work with, very prompt and punctual. He was patient with us throughout the entire process, we toured tons of homes before finding the right one. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone I know in search of a new home.”
Buyer, Hillsdale NJ“Mark’s concern and care for his clients is incomparable. From the very start of the home search through the end of the buying process, Mark had our best interests in mind and was dedicated to making sure we got everything we wanted out of the experience.”
Buyer, Freehold NJKEYS IN HAND
Real buyers on closing day, and a short lesson on what to know before you start.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Nothing moves forward until yours are answered.
Your down payment plus closing costs, which are separate and on top of it. We build your real number together at the consultation, including inspections, appraisal, title, attorney fees, and escrow.
Buyer representation and compensation are agreed in writing up front, so you know the terms before we tour. In the right market, seller concessions can offset what you pay at closing.
It depends on days on market in your county. Sometimes you have weeks, sometimes 24 hours. Being pre-approved and clear on your criteria is what lets you move quickly without guessing.
Everything is negotiable during due diligence. We use the findings as leverage for repairs or credits, or we walk away.
Often yes, depending on how your approval is structured. It is worth a conversation early, since the order of the two sales shapes your offer.
Your budget. Your timeline. Your terms. A first conversation about what you want and how to get it, with no obligation and no pressure.
A few quick questions so your consultation starts from where you actually are.
Mark will be in touch shortly to schedule a time.