San Gabriel Valley Buyer Agent — Nick Abbadessa
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Expert Buyer Representation in San Gabriel Valley
As your San Gabriel Valley buyer agent, Nick Abbadessa guides first-time home buyers and move-up buyers across the foothill communities of La Verne, Glendora, Claremont, San Dimas, and beyond — from the first showing to the final signature. Furthermore, as a Certified Real Estate Negotiator with 22+ years of full-time experience, Nick uses proven strategies to secure the best possible outcome for every purchase.
Nick provides detailed comparative analysis on every property. Therefore, you’ll never feel uncertain about pricing or value. Additionally, he simplifies inspections, paperwork, and timelines, making every stage clear and stress-free. Moreover, as a lifetime foothill resident, his knowledge of each neighborhood, school district, and micro-market along the foothill corridor is unmatched by any out-of-area agent.
What to Expect as a Buyer
Looking to Move Up?
Most move-up buyers share the same core concerns. First, they want to understand their affordability options, specifically how their existing equity translates into purchasing power along the foothill corridor. Additionally, timing strategy is critical; knowing whether to sell first or buy first can mean the difference between a smooth transition and a stressful one.
Nick, however, provides bridge loan guidance for buyers who need to move before their current home sells. Subsequently, you’re never forced into a rushed decision or an unfavorable sale. Furthermore, his deep knowledge of foothill communities, from the gated estates of La Verne Heights to the hillside neighborhoods of Glendora and Claremont, means he can make specific recommendations based on your lifestyle, school preferences, and budget, not just what’s available on the MLS.
The result is a clear, confident move-up strategy tailored specifically to your situation.
San Gabriel Valley Buyer Agent: Cities We Serve
Nick represents San Gabriel Valley buyers across:
La Verne, CA • Arcadia, CA • Pasadena, CA • Monrovia, CA • Sierra Madre, CA • Glendora, CA • Covina, CA • San Dimas, CA • Claremont, CA • Diamond Bar, CA • Pomona, CA • Upland, CA • Rancho Cucamonga, CA • Brea, CA • Fullerton, CA • Fontana, CA • Walnut, CA • Surrounding Cities
Each foothill community offers its own distinct character, from Claremont’s tree-lined historic streets and college-town energy to Glendora’s mountain-view neighborhoods and top-rated schools to La Verne’s gated communities and resort-style living. Nick’s local expertise helps buyers identify the right foothill community, not just the right house.
San Gabriel Valley Homes: Search Available Properties
Browse current San Gabriel Valley listings below. In addition, view Nick’s featured listings or past sales to see his track record. Ready to get started? Contact Nick directly to schedule a consultation.
For independent market data, visit the California Association of Realtors.
Why Choose a San Gabriel Valley Realtor Like Nick?
Numbers don’t lie. Nick’s track record speaks for itself. In fact, his achievements place him among the most accomplished real estate professionals in California and across the country.
In CA over all RE/MAX Realtors, 2025
In US over all RE/MAX Realtors, 2025
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Your San Gabriel Valley Buyer Agent
Nick Abbadessa is one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most accomplished real estate professionals, with 22+ years of full-time experience serving buyers and sellers across the foothill communities of La Verne, Glendora, Claremont, San Dimas, and beyond. As a lifetime foothill resident, his knowledge of local neighborhoods, schools, and micro-markets is unmatched by any out-of-area agent.
With over $1.2 billion in closed sales, Nick is ranked #2 among all RE/MAX agents in California and #2 in the United States for 2025 — a reflection of the trust his clients place in him year after year. Furthermore, he holds certifications as a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, and Distressed Property Expert, as well as has earned RE/MAX’s Circle of Legends, Pinnacle Award, and Diamond Club honors.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer searching for your first foothill home or a move-up buyer ready to upgrade within the corridor, Nick brings a proven strategy, deep local relationships, and an unwavering commitment to your bottom line.
- $1.2B+ in closed real estate sales
- 22+ years of full-time experience
- Ranked #2 RE/MAX agent in California, 2025
- Ranked #2 RE/MAX agent in the United States, 2025
- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- Certified Real Estate Negotiator
- Voted Favorite Realtor, SGV Reader’s Choice Awards (2018–present)
- Realtor.com Award of Excellence | Zillow All-Star | Trulia Pro
- jodiepat
We’ve used Nick for three real estate transactions. Here’s why we recommend Nick:
--As a buyer’s agent, Nick listened into our needs/wants and showed us a house we initially dismissed based... read more on the online listing. Nick encouraged us to see it anyway, and wow, it ended up being perfect for us. He then negotiated a purchase price far below asking and much lower than we expected.
--As a seller’s agent, Nick was a tremendous resource, consulting on which projects/repairs we needed — and those we didn’t — prior to listing. We utilized his contacts for projects and repairs, and the work was done well and priced competitively.
--Nick’s photographer/videographer is fantastic. He’ll get the best out of your home.
--Although Nick is a busy agent, he responds quickly to texts and emails. Nick is a true professional; he takes care of his responsibilities and then some. We highly recommend.
August 20, 2025user35597139
We had the pleasure of working with Nick Abbadessa to sell our beautiful home, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very beginning, he was highly... read more professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He truly understood the value of our home and knew exactly how to present it in the best possible light.
His guidance throughout the process was clear, thoughtful, and always focused on our goals. Thanks to his expertise and strategic approach, our home sold in an expeditious manner and at over asking price. He kept us informed every step of the way, making what could have been a stressful time feel smooth and manageable.
What stood out most was how genuinely invested he was—not just in selling our home, but in making sure we felt supported throughout the entire journey. We are so grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
August 4, 2025mikepettit2
Nick was very professional from beginning to end in our home sale. He priced our home well & negotiated a favorable price well above asking. In walking us... read more through multiple offers, he advised pros & cons for each offer & ultimately recommended we accept an offer that was in our best interest, not necessarily his. His integrity was off the charts. We highly recommend Nick!!
June 16, 2025viking850
Nick did an OUTSTANDING job selling our home. He is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of real estate and he goes the extra mile. The communication was superb. Nick always... read more kept us in the loop on what was happening and what to expect. If we ever had a question, he was consistently just a text message or phone call away. If you are looking for agent to represent you as a seller or as a buyer, I would highly recommend Nick Abbadessa.
June 3, 2025 - annastrickland123
Nick was great! He sold my home and did a 1031 exchange for me. He was Extremely professional, responsive and proactive. He is well connected and respected within the real... read more estate community. Thank you for going above and beyond.
July 17, 2024zuser20170403195331893
Nick was recommended to me by my sister through a friend that he sold her house. He was outstanding! He helped me with the plan to sell my... read more condo and connected me with the right people to prepare it for showing. When the property was ready he hit the ground running with the listing and had an offer the first week. Nick guided me through the process painlessly and I highly recommend him.
May 30, 2024srhicks664
We had a wonderful experience working with Nick on the sale of our home. We had multiple offers within the first week and he got us top dollar for... read more our home. He did an excellent job photographing and marketing our home and helped to make the process very easy. We'd highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future.
April 22, 2024zuser20140427123239894
Nick was a huge help! He led us through the process of listing our previous home while simultaneously looking for our next home. This was our first time selling... read more a house and Nick was always very responsive and answered all of our questions throughout the process. He also kept things moving with our sale and was always flexible and very accommodating with scheduling. On the purchase side Nick’s expertise and connections in the area came in clutch as he helped us land a great house in a great neighborhood. We are thrilled with how everything went. Couldn’t recommend him enough.
July 25, 2023 - missyfaith0608
My experience with Nick has always been amazing. This is the third house I’ve bought with him and I highly recommend him to everyone. Nick is an honest... read more guy who knows this business better than anyone. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, Nick is the guy to work with. I will forever be grateful to him for everything he has done for me!
May 21, 2023luftyluft
Our experience working with Nick was fantastic and we feel his work was a big part of us closing on our family dream house. Nick was professional, knowledgeable, and... read more thoroughly professional. While touring houses he would often call out questionable construction or things that would flag an inspector that might not be obvious to most home buyers. We were often able to brainstorm ideas for renovations and rough costs due to his knowledge of materials and construction. We appreciated that he was able to regulate between being the helpful tour guide and stepping back as needed - reading the room well. As it turned out, we found a turnkey house we fell in love with and Nick was instrumental in advising us through the bidding process to secure the contract.
July 10, 2022luftyluft
Our experience working with Nick was fantastic and we feel his work was a big part of us closing on our family dream house. Nick was professional, knowledgeable, and... read more thoroughly professional. While touring houses he would often call out questionable construction or things that would flag an inspector that might not be obvious to most home buyers. We were often able to brainstorm ideas for renovations and rough costs due to his knowledge of materials and construction. We appreciated that he was able to regulate between being the helpful tour guide and stepping back as needed - reading the room well. As it turned out, we found a turnkey house we fell in love with and Nick was instrumental in advising us through the bidding process to secure the contract.
July 10, 2022zuser20140427162148317
Nick sold my house in La Verne. He was extremely diligent and thorough and kept us informed every step of the way. He is very trustworthy and his extensive knowledge... read more of the real estate market played a significant role in us attaining a very favorable price for our home. We were very happy with the exceptional service Nick provided and we would highly recommend him.
June 28, 2022

