We had an amazing experience working with Teddy to buy our first home. As first-time buyers, we had…read morea lot of questions, and he was endlessly patient, available, and kind. He made the process feel manageable and helped us land our dream apartment in Brooklyn. We couldn't recommend him more.

I had an excellent experience with Teddy Cafaro when I purchased my UWS co-op! I am an out of state…read morebuyer and he made arrangements around my limited schedule, showed me an array of choices. We walked up, rode up, saw city views from all types of apartments in my area of choice. I loved on, made an offer and it fairly straightforward from there. He recommended a super RE lawyer to handle things. We closed and he helped me with the walk through and he did everything on my check list. He sent me pictures, face-timed me and helped out in so many ways. Thanks Teddy!! I love my new apartment.

As I did not know any real estate agents in Brooklyn, I took a chance on-line where I found Donald…read moreLai to help my daughter find an apartment. The result was perfection : he instantly bonded with her and gained her confidence. He introduced her to a range of properties, quickly assessed her preferences and completed the search in two visits. My wife and I met him, when we acted as a sounding board for her on the final tour. She and we found Donald to be highly professional, knowledgable, thorough, personable and patient. His recommendations were totally on target. He also assisted in expediting the rigorous leasing process. We would unequivocally recommend as your real estate agent of choice in Brooklyn, as well has extending that recommendation throughout the City.

Worked with Donald to find a place to live in the NYC area. He is extremely professional,…read moreknowledgeable on the market and processes, and has strong connections to facilitate the search and buying process. Highlights: -Fast and concise communication -Quick turn and flexibility with last minute changes -Strong connections (legal teams, banks, etc.) and a great team to support -Had experience selling in a building we were looking at and was able to maneuver through the process to maximize negotiations for us -Positive attitude! Definitely one of the strong more seasoned real estate agents I've worked with. Thanks Donald!

Working with Laura Merrill was such a pleasure. She helped us get 100% ready with our application…read moredocuments before even beginning our tours so that we could be ready to go when the time came to apply. She was responsive and gave great advice. Highly recommend reaching out to her if you're starting your apartment search!

As first-time homebuyers, working with Roman Trevino was perhaps the best decision we could have…read moremade for this overwhelming process. He is, without a doubt, the most patient, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented realtor I've ever worked with (and just a lovely person to boot). Roman took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and worked tirelessly to ensure that every option aligned with our needs. He made us feel comfortable and confident at every step - always listening, answering questions with care, and offering practical advice when viewing apartments. When we finally found *our* apartment, he was with us every step of the way, helping us assemble an outstanding team of professionals who made the process seamless. He expertly managed the complex coop application, ensuring that we felt completely organized and prepared at each stage. Having him in our corner when we encountered roadblocks or issues, made the overwhelming moments feel far more manageable. We are incredibly grateful for his guidance in helping us find our forever home and for the team he built around us. I wholeheartedly recommend Roman to anyone searching for an apartment or home (and have already done so multiple times). Do yourself a favor--work with Roman!

We loved working with Jeff! He is very familiar with all of Long Island real estate. I think a…read moreunique aspect he brings is being very knowledgeable about what makes a home a good investment and focusing on what is going to make a home a good fit for you. Interpersonally he's incredibly friendly and caring. Would recommend!

Jeff is simply the best. Not only is he an excellent highly experienced realtor He's also a great…read moreperson. Jeff is a true professional and it was a pleasure doing business with him.

If you are reading this recommendation, I can tell you you are done searching for the perfect…read moreperson to help you with your house hunt because it does not get better than Jeff. Jeff Putterman is genuinely the best in business: from his historical knowledge base in the neighborhoods he represents, to his insights into the buildings, and especially his invaluable relationships with other agents in the city. Jeff will tell you like it is, and always be extremely clear and thorough. I can say with full certainty that he will take care of you as he did my husband and I in our apartment hunt. As first time home buyers, I felt the NYC real estate market to be crazy and very predatory. But having Jeff in my corner made me feel very empowered in every decision I made in this process as a young POC woman. I had a LOT of questions and zero insight into this journey and Jeff met all my curiosity with understanding and resources. Any time I had any questions (genuinely any time and any question), Jeff was there in multiple modalities to help me completely understand all aspects of my inquiries. Jeff made me feel welcome and educated through every single step of the way and unlike other realtors did not pressure us about a single thing. His one goal is to find you a home you love. We won't be selling for a very long time, but when and if we do I only want to work with Jeff. :) Thank you Jeff for being so wonderful, kind, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. You are the golden standard of this profession and we are so incredibly lucky to have worked with you.

Moving into my new co-op that I absolutely love, and I have to thank Jeff! He was my buyer's agent…read moreand helped me through every step. I had some specific wants coming into the process, and Jeff was wonderful and supportive in the time it might take to find the perfect place and so knowledgeable about the buildings and boards in Jackson Heights so I always viewed any apartment with all the information. We found a place much sooner than expected but the application and finalizing process took quite long, and Jeff was such a helpful and patient guide through it all. I couldn't be happier as I write this from my new apartment, and I can't recommend Jeff enough.

Zara and Stacey are truly the awesome team! I had the privilege of working with them on a sale…read more They were so knowledgeable and made my job go so smoothly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor or broker. They are so professional, it was such a pleasure working with them. They can handle any crisis. I have never worked with someone like them. There personality is everything, they know how to get the job done. I am truly looking forward to closing many more deals in the future.

From the owner: HomeSmart CrossIsland in Queens, New York, where real estate excellence is standard. With over 27…read moreyears of real estate, offering invaluable insights for first-time homebuyer navigating the market, a seasoned investor seeking opportunities, a homeowner looking to sell your property, or you're searching for a rental, our team is dedicated to guiding you through the process with expertise and dedication. Our team possesses an in-depth understanding of the local real estate of Queens,NY, offering insights into neighborhood trends, school districts, and community amenities. Simultaneously, our global network ensures your property receives exposure to a wide audience, maximizing opportunities in the competitive real estate market. Buying or selling? Need a great rental? HomeSmart CrossIsland has the experience and marketing expertise to make your next move a great one. When you choose us; you choose the best. So buying or selling a home or commercial property in Queens, Long Island, and Brooklyn is an easy fun experience. Our agents are dedicated to serving you and provide you with the insight to make an informed decision about buying, selling or renting Real Estate. We are your neighborhood realtors working for you!

My husband and I had a great experience with Tim Ho and his group at Keller Williams. We owned a…read more3-4 bedroom co-op in Bayside and put it up for sale in June of 2021. We had interviewed 4 agents but Tim stood out to us; he was smart and had a good understanding of the co-op market at the time. He explained that it was sluggish but, gave us a realistic price point with which to start. He had an excellent photographer who took phenomenal pictures of our apartment and made it look like a palace! Within a short time, our co-op sold for a good price, without having to hold any annoying and inconvenient "Open Houses". We were grateful for this, especially during Covid. Anyway, 2 months later we were in contract and Tim helped us through all the details. He answered all our questions in detail and responded quickly to our concerns, making sure that our needs were met. Additionally, Tim has wonderful co-workers who were highly responsive and knowledgeable as well. His assistant, Jeanette, was always there to answer questions and help out. She gave us lots of personal attention and accompanied prospective buyers who were brought in by other agents. Overall, the Tim Ho group is by far, the best real estate professionals we have ever dealt with. From beginning to end Tim and his colleagues were attentive, respectful, and did the best job of getting our co-op sold quickly at a good price! I would recommend them to anyone!

Tim, Calvin and Jeannette were absolutely outstanding and made the experience of selling our home…read morean easy one. We were in contract within the first week of putting our home on the market. We interviewed with other realtors but felt that instant connection with Tim - his wealth of knowledge in the area/neighborhood, industry and overall selling and buying process as well as his genuinely and professional work ethic - instantly set him apart from everyone else we met. He answered our calls, questions, texts and went above and beyond even helping us in our buying process. He also recommended us to a fantastic real estate attorney who helped make this transition seamless as well. THANK YOU TIM AND YOUR TEAM - WE are beyond happy we entrusted our sale with you and your team comes highly recommended to anyone we know!

I just want to come on this platform and say how truly amazing Fatima has been throughout the…read moreentire process of helping me find an apartment. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my financial goals and made sure every option she showed me aligned with what I was comfortable with. On top of that, she was incredibly thoughtful about location and helped me find a place that makes my commute to work so much easier. Fatima is professional, responsive, patient, and genuinely cares about her clients. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and even enjoyable. Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail really set her apart. Fatima is THE BEST, and I will absolutely be recommending her to all of my friends and family who need help finding a place. If you're looking for someone who truly has your best interests in mind, she's the one!

Elana Delafraz made finding an apartment in NYC surprisingly easy. She was responsive,…read moreknowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right place. Her guidance, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

This team is fantastic!! Monika Dvorak was my broker for the sale of my home & purchase of a condo…read more She is patient, understanding, extremely knowledgeable, honest, listened to my concerns & most of all, explained the buy/sell process. She & Alex were always available by phone & definitely looked out for my best interests. I would highly recommend this team... they will go out of their way to make it work for you.

My husband and I are from out of State & contracted with Elliman on 10/21/16 to secure a rental due…read moreto job relocation starting 1/01/17. We needed it by 12/15/16. 3 weeks later on 11/28/15, our agent had the gall to deliver incomplete paperwork to the Condo assoc, which was denied. We received the same incomplete papers 2x but I filled in as much as I could and faxed it back to the agent with a cover sheet including my dissatisfaction with the entire situation and included "Attn: Barbara", the office manager. I was still so upset I called to speak with Barbara who at the time didn't really seem to care. Batyah delivered the same incomplete papers again. By now a month and a half passed and my husband and I were no further along from when we first walked into the Elliman office on 10/21/16. 12/02/16 our so-called "experienced agent" submitted incomplete forms to the Condo Assoc again; they rejected the paperwork for the 2nd time. Dec 2nd I called the Long Beach office wanting to speak with Barbara, the office manager. She was not in. I explained to the receptionist I needed to speak with Barbara immediately. I was told Barbara would call me back. She didn't. On Dec 5th Barbara finally called and apologized for not being involved sooner. She, personally, told me she was waiving "the fee". Barbara also told me my agent would no longer be working with us and that she (Barbara) would get someone else from the office to finish the rental process. Barbara chose Robin, who was the unit's listing agent. Robin should have been the one responsible for providing Batyah with the landlords info so that we could have completed the necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Due to errors on the part of the Elliman agency, they weren't able to meet our deadline. We made several trips back and forth from MD in order to secure the unit. We finally were approved and met with the Condo Board on 12/29. Robin contacted my husband about 3 certified checks, but we were under the impression she made a mistake because Barbara, the office manager, told me she waived the fee. I called the office but Barbara wasn't in. The receptionist said she would have Barbara call us. Barbara called while we were in the bank. Barbara agreed and said she told me the fee would be waived but that she only meant my agent and not the listing agent. She then told me I should have questioned her about it. I asked why would I question you, "you told me you would waive the fee". I said both agents work in your office. After I contacted you about the issues back in November and December, you should have overseen the agents to make sure everything was corrected so we could move in when we were expecting to. I said you're their manager, you should have made sure they were working together so there would be no other issues. Barbara needed to talk with Robin & said she'd call back; she didn't. We wanted to do a walk through before handing over the checks. The listing agent refused and told my husband we could have the keys after we paid. We then found out Elliman didn't have the keys. It got worse. We waited for over an hour in Long Beach and never heard from either woman. We were supposed to leave for home Friday morning but we unable to because of their unprofessional issues. Late Thursday afternoon my husband got a text from Barbara threatening to re-list the unit if we didn't do what she wanted. 12/30/16 I contacted Elliman's corporate office in Huntington regarding the issues we were having & at 10:15am spoke with John Succosco, Elliman's LI Manager explaining what had transpired. He seemed to be genuinely interested in helping and told me to give him a couple of minutes and he'd call back. He didn't. About 45 minutes later Barbara call to set up a walk through. I got a call from Succosco around 2:30pm on the 30th telling me he heard we got the keys and he was happy the issues were over. I told him I was disappointed he had Barbara call us and was surprised he hadn't gotten back to me himself. Then I said you didn't listen, the keys were never the issue and I hung up. We will not use Douglas Elliman again & won't refer anyone to them either. We should have used Rona Schattman at Coach Realtors, a trustworthy realtor.