Donna Stralkus

About Donna

Born in Jersey City and raised in Old Bridge Township, I’ve spent my life deeply connected to Middlesex, Monmouth, and now Ocean County. With roots in New Jersey and a lifelong love of its neighborhoods, outdoor spaces, and communities, I know this state like the back of my hand. My passion for real estate started early. At 15, I was working alongside family in new construction homes, developing hands-on skills in home improvement and repair. By 17, I was tracking the local housing market in the newspaper long before online listings existed. What began as curiosity quickly became a lifelong career. In 2001, I built my first home in East Brunswick as a single mother, managing the entire process from financing to contractors — a life-changing experience that fueled my dedication to helping others achieve homeownership. Soon after, I partnered with my sister on a home flip, where I gained valuable insight into investment and renovation. Encouraged by my mother’s words — “This is what you do” — I earned my real estate license in 2005 and have been serving clients with integrity, knowledge, and passion ever since. Today, I live in Ocean County, just minutes from Monmouth, where I designed and built my second home from the ground up. Acting as my own general contractor, I handled every detail, from land clearing to the certificate of occupancy. That experience, along with decades of hands-on work in construction, design, staging, and remodeling, gives me a unique eye for helping buyers see a property’s potential and guiding sellers in preparing their homes for market. As a licensed REALTOR®, a member of multiple MLS boards, and a Notary Public, I am committed to providing full-service support to my clients. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, I bring local expertise, a deep understanding of the housing market, and a genuine passion for helping people find their place in New Jersey.

about 1 year ago

A True Veteran Realtor

My husband and I were referred to Donna Stralkus by another client and we are so fortunate. Donna has an in-depth knowledge of NJ and was able to speak to the specifics of why we would or would not like an area based on our search criteria. This knowledge was indispensable in helping us to narrow down our search areas and ultimately in choosing which houses we should go all in on. Donna's second greatest strength and skill is her deep knowledge of real estate and its inner workings. She was able to guide us through the process, helping to navigate the paperwork, relationships and emotional rollercoaster that is purchasing a home. Last but certainly not least is Donna's natural ability to connect. A clear people person at heart, Donna cared for us by remaining calm and focused and always making herself available. Donna spent countless hours doing research, understanding our wants and taking us around weekend after weekend. She is simply the best and ultimately helped us find our dream home. We are forever grateful we were able to work with her and can now call her a friend!

over 2 years ago

As a first time seller I was in no man's land

As a first time seller I was in no man's land. We also had already moved out of state and listed as we left. Donna took care of everything I could have ever hoped for. Had a buyer under contract within days of listing for well over listing price. She took care of all the little things that I couldn't being out of state. The whole process was seamless and stress free. I can't recommend Donna enough. She was awesome.

Donna's properties

Donna has 2 properties for sale and sold 5 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity