After selling my home in Michigan I booked a several-month Airbnb stay in the NYC area and…read morecommenced my search for a new home. After a lengthy conversation with a realtor who was recommended by a friend, I received a list of coop apartments and condos to review. I felt he hadn't listened to anything I was saying. Several days later I saw a listing online for an apartment in Astoria that was offered by Horowitz Real Estate. Peter Horowitz promptly arranged a time to show me that apartment as well as a 2-bedroom apartment that had just become available in Astoria. I knew immediately this apartment was the apartment for me. My 32 year-old son accompanied me to the showing and commented afterwards how personable and transparent Peter was. Although I was unfamiliar with the New York real estate process and coop procedures in general, Peter assured me he would offer any help I needed and he definitely kept his word. He recommended an attorney who was not only extremely competent and personable but very reasonable in his fees by NY standards. During the final walk-through Peter offered and then provided a final cleaning after I noted that although the apartment was very clean, the inside of the windows and sills could use an extra wipe-down. I am looking forward to settling into my wonderful Astoria apartment and am grateful in every way for the services that the entire Horowitz Real Estate team provided.

I loved working with Horowitz Real Estate. They are quite the hidden gem in Astoria and would…read moretotally recommend if you're looking for quality real estate brokers/salespeople to assist you in finding your new home. Stefan is one of the most genuine real estate brokers I've worked with. Most salespeople I've worked with are very sales-driven and often overlook their client's needs just to make a sale and move on to the next client, but my experience with Stefan was entirely very different. Purchasing a co-op can be a very arduous and vague process which can get easily frustrating for any first-time homebuyer. Stefan outlined expectations early on in our working relationship and was very transparent with the home-buying process. He also kept me informed every step of the way. He was patient, supportive, timely responsive and incredibly diligent. His demeanor on the job was a true reflection of how passionate he is about his job, and that he always has his client's best interest at heart. It's a quality rarely seen by salespersons in NYC nowadays and one that is highly admirable and respectable in my books. I am privileged to have worked with Stefan and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy/sell real estate in NYC.

It was such a breath of fresh air working with Val and Rose on leasing and deposits for a rental…read moreunit in New York. I had been searching for the past few weeks, between a few applications and brokers going silent - this team kept in constant communication every step of the way. They were easy to work with and prompt with everything. I just signed my lease and placed the deposit within a day of viewing the rental. (This team can move very quick!) I am excited to move into my new place. Thank you so much Val and Rose! I cannot recommend this team enough if you are searching for housing.

A great group to work with! Val provided excellent and prompt service. I highly recommend them.read more

Joelle is a leader in the real estate business. Her expert knowledge of North Jersey, what buyers,…read moresellers, renters want and need are worth working with her. She is a big picture person and helped me get to the point of renting my family home in the Heights. I appreciate her gentle guidance and excellent communication skills. She is on top of her game. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Joelle took care of everything: finding the painters, overseeing the painting and patching, staging…read morethe apartment, getting the fire safety certificate, making sure all furniture was removed from the apartment, obtaining documents from the managing agent, and much more.  She has an excellent handle on the real estate market and perfectly positioned our apartment. We got an above asking offer in just 7 days on the market! She was always easy to reach by email, phone, or text. The lawyer she recommended to us was also easily reachable, as well as highly competent and resourceful. She was great!

I had a great experience with Thomas. I was in serious competition with multiple would-be renters…read morefor an apartment I REALLY wanted. He was able to get my application to the landlord in record time, and put in a good word for me as well. I ended up getting quickly approved! Great experience overall

Thomas Handschiegel was very helpful in assisting in my search for an apartment…read more He made apartment hunting a breeze and even helped with the lease signing.

I met Ann at the very first open house I ever went to as a prospective first time homebuyer. I…read morefound the open house on Zillow, knew that particular apartment was out of my reach, but figured I had to start somewhere. As I was getting my feet wet over the next few weeks, getting my mortgage pre-approval letter, etc, I attended several other open houses and interacted with several different agents. No one came within a mile of Ann's level of professionalism, so I dug her card out of my purse and emailed her. Best home-buying decision I could have made! I'm a proud millennial. I own an iPhone and I'm a staunch believer that you can google anything you could ever want to know. However, I have to admit that Ann empowered me with an abundance of google-proof information. As a first-time homebuyer, I definitely needed some guidance as to the steps in the process, but Ann's guidance went well beyond that. Some examples: look at home listings twice at different times of the day to decide which you want to go see, you have to get a gift letter notarized, how much the co-op board wanted in reserves, and don't go out and buy furniture until after the closing because the bank will run your credit the day before and you don't want to tip your debt to income ratio by charging furniture on your credit card and jeopardize your mortgage. This is not information you're going to find on the information page on REDFIN and it was incredibly valuable. Finally, I'd recommend Ann to both buyers and sellers for two reasons. 1. She isn't pushy. She respected that I work full time and generally am not available for more than a few minutes during business hours. She gave me the information about listings and then gave me the space to come to her with my thoughts. 2. She has a very good sense for who fits where. She helped me find a place I loved within a few weeks, and made sure I was a good candidate for the co-op board before I made an offer. She knew what information to share to advocate for me as an attractive advocated buyer, and my offer was accepted! The process took a few months but I am now a proud homeowner!

Ann Aquaviva is a great Real Estate Salesperson. She is very caring, knowledgable, helpful and…read morehard working. I know this because I have worked alongside her, as I am a Realtor too. She is a beautiful person and I am glad we are not only colleagues but good friends.

Becoming a first time home owner is already nerve-wracking; being from out of town doubly so. JR…read morewas a very reassuring force as we made our way through all the requirements gathering and paperwork in the Manhattan market. Every time I had a question or concern, he was always quick to respond with a thoughtful explanation and/or a solid recommendation. I really felt that he was looking out for me. I love my place, and am so appreciative of the efforts of JR and everyone on the Bona Tierra team to get me here. They get my highest recommendation, I really can't thank them enough!

JR and the entire Bona Tierra team are first class! They helped me find a place in Manhattan in a…read moreweek and provided me with a diverse set of choices and expertly guided me through the process of NYC apartment-hunting - which is very different and more competitive than what I am used to in California! I ended up with a pretty good deal. One thing to highlight is that JR even recommended that I take a rental instead of a condo which I was considering and where he'd make a larger broker's fee. That really speaks to the long-term relationship JR and Bona Tierra try to foster with their clients. I highly recommend anyone moving to Manhattan to reach out and work with JR! I had a wonderful experience!

Jen has been our real estate agent for years. She helped…read moresecure a great rental house for us in Short Hills when we were looking to finally leave Brooklyn and settle in the NJ suburbs. After a year of looking to buy, Jen was instrumental in helping us become first time home owners (also in Short Hills.) Jen was always there when we needed her. She of course works with countless other families but she made us feel like we were her only client. She always picks up her phone day, night, weekends, holidays. She goes above & beyond in terms of making herself available. She never makes you feel like you are bothering her. We had never closed on a house before and she made this daunting process seem easy by giving us referrals and holding our hands throughout the process. We trusted her and she guided us through some truly stressful moments. I'd recommend her highly to anyone considering buying in the area.

Jen helped my family sell our home in Maplewood and then find and secure a new home in Union and we…read morecouldn't have asked for a better Realtor! She made what could have been a stressful situation easy and painless - from walking us through the selling process, to taking us to tour multiple homes until we found the one that was perfect, at which time Jen helped us nab it quickly! I highly recommend Jen to anyone who is either buying or selling - or both! She knows the market inside and out and will be there for you every step of the way.

A Knowledgeable, Caring, and Truly Professional Realtor, as first-time buyers, we were nervous and…read moreunsure about the process, but Celia Santos made everything smooth and stress-free. Her professionalism and deep understanding of the first-time homebuyer journey were evident in every interaction. Celia took the time to understand our needs, educated us on what to expect, and guided us with honesty and sincerity. Her level of care is truly rare--Celia was always available to answer questions, provide reassurance, and offer expert insight. She treated our purchase as if it were her own, advocating for us at every step. Her knowledge of the local Mineola and Nassau markets allowed us to make smart, confident decisions. Thanks to Celia's dedication and expertise, we are now happily settled in our first home. We couldn't imagine going through this process with anyone else! Margo Rue.

Working with Celia was truly one of the best experiences I've ever had when making such a big life…read moredecision. From the very first conversation, she treated me like more than just a client -- she treated me like family. She took the time to really understand my needs, my budget, and my vision for the perfect home. Throughout the entire process, she was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. Celia went above and beyond at every step -- from answering my late-night questions, to giving me honest advice when I needed it, to negotiating hard to make sure I got the best possible deal. She made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming process feel smooth, organized, and even enjoyable. Her professionalism and dedication are unmatched, but what truly sets her apart is her genuine care for the people she works with. Because of her hard work and guidance, I'm now in my dream home, and I couldn't be happier. I am beyond grateful for everything she did for me, and I would recommend Celia to anyone who is buying or selling a home. She's the kind of real estate professional that turns a transaction into a lifelong relationship. Thank you, Celia, for making my dream a reality!