NIKUNJ "NIKKI" SHAH
Long and Foster Real Estate | Nikki Shah Real Estate Group of NJ & PA
16 Years in Real Estate
The phrase “self-made” often gets tossed around, but few embody it quite like Nikunj "Nikki" Shah. His journey began not in an office or brokerage, but in a country far from here, where his dreams were bigger than his surroundings. After moving from India to the United States as a teenager, Nikki faced the typical challenges of starting over: adapting to a new culture, language barriers, and financial uncertainty. Yet, through it all, one lesson stuck with him—the importance of perseverance and helping others, values passed down from his late father.
Before real estate, Nikki was a serial entrepreneur. From managing 15 Dunkin' Donuts stores as a district manager to owning two Subway franchises, he was no stranger to hard work. Even while earning his MBA from Rutgers and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Temple’s Fox School of Business, he was known by peers as "Mr. Calculator" for his sharp financial acumen. His early business ventures—including importing candies as a teenager—were just the beginning.
Real estate came into his life as a natural next step. After working in mortgage lending and tax preparation, Nikki found real estate to be the perfect intersection of his skills and passions. Since founding the Nikki Shah Real Estate Group, he has helped over 100 clients in the past year alone, generating more than $49 million in volume.
But numbers only tell part of the story.
In 2024, a client came to him after being turned away by 48 other agents. They needed help purchasing a small parcel of land—something few agents considered worth their time. Nikki stepped in, closed the deal, and helped them purchase another property shortly after. “Seeing the tears of joy on their face was one of the most rewarding moments of my career,” he says.
His work ethic is rivaled only by his commitment to his community. Nikki has served on the Board of Directors for Nexus Association of Realtors and currently serves on the boards of both the Indian Cultural Center of South Jersey and Gujarati Samaj of Tri-State Inc. He was honored as Nexus Realtors’ 2022 REALTOR® of the Year and earned the Realtor Spirit Award in 2020.
Behind every achievement is a strong foundation—his family. His wife, Tulsi, is not only his life partner but also his business partner. Together with their sons, Devansh and Shivam, they travel often, give back generously, and stay rooted in gratitude.
Nikki’s legacy is built on kindness, professionalism, and a promise to show up for others, no matter the size of the deal.
Favorite Quote:
“Taking care of you is our business.”
“Where there is Nikki, there is nothing to worry.”