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.

Aaron was nothing but professional and respectful when working with me on finding my apartment…read more Originally, I wanted to rent a place in East Harlem and was looking to rent with Aaron, but later decided to nix my East Harlem dreams for the Upper West Side! Although I did not rent from Aaron, he worked hard to help me find an apartment in the location that I wanted to be with. He sought out apartments in my ideal location and helped me identify the perfect apartment for me! Aaron your patience and professionalism is top-notch. Thank you for all your help and support in finding my new place!

I worked with Aaron again this year and WOW! He did not stop until my roommates and I found the…read moreplace we dreamed of! Super great guy that will go above and beyond to make sure you get everything you are looking for from your apartment search. If you need to find an apartment ask for him!

Working with Marina Drapey at Digs Realty was a great experience from start to finish. Buying an…read moreapartment in New York City can be complicated, especially when navigating the co-op board process, but Marina was knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive every step of the way. She helped us understand the process, kept everything moving, and was always available when we had questions. The buyer's commission rebate we received at closing was an added bonus that made an already excellent experience even better. We highly recommend Marina and Digs Realty to anyone looking to buy in NYC.

We cannot recommend Digs Realty Group enough. Rebecca was extremely knowledgeable about the market…read moreand inventory available. She showed us great apartments, and she had the patience to work with us when our idea of what we wanted changed. Rebecca was at every appointment, and she was always available to talk with us and give feedback. She provided a detailed analysis of apartments we liked including helping us figure out what to offer. We felt like we had a friend in our corner for the entirety of this process. We could always count on her to give her honest opinion. We truly loved working with her

Just want to give a shoutout to STEPHEN SIMONE! We just…read morebought a home and he was so helpful! Where do I start - Steven is an exceptional guy. He was very helpful through the whole process of buying a home. As a professional, he was straight forward and precise on what was needed, when it was needed. As a first time homebuyer, purchasing a home is very stressful and Steven made sure that we were educated enough on how to review documents and what certain terminology meant. He was even available at times outside of working hours! We appreciate Steve on his help throughout this overwhelming process and we certainly recommend him to anyone who is buying a home! You certainly will not be disappointed and he will get you the best deal without a doubt!

I never thought a refinance experience could run so smoothly. I am so grateful for Phil Benigno…read moreand Mortgage Tech. I just finished refinancing and I'm so happy. Phil was always available to answer questions and took his time to explain everything to the fullest. The entire office is professional and welcoming.

My wife and I recently used Kent to help us find our forever home. Kent goes above and beyond in…read morehelping his clients. His years of experience and knowledge in the real estate field shows as he guided us step by step in finding the right home for us. He always answered any questions we had as soon as possible and kept us updated along the process. I really liked that he always sent emails to us of possible homes to visit that matched what we were looking for. He also came along with us to open houses and took us to private showings of potential homes we were interested in. Kent also referred us to many great people for home inspection, attorney and mortgage lender to help us. He made the process as a first-time homebuyer easy as possible and did help take off some of the stress that a lot of buyers can go through. I had told our family and friends that Kent is the person to get the job done. I highly recommend him to anyone!

I met Kent over a decade ago when he helped my sister in the purchase of her home. His personality,…read morehonesty and hard work stood out to me then that now it was my turn to search for a home with my husband; we knew that we had to contact him help us. Kent was a great help for my husband and I as first-time homebuyers trying to search for the perfect home for us. He considered all our wants and must haves for the home we were searching for. Every day we would receive in our emails any homes that matched our criteria. He also took us to open houses and private showings of houses that we were interested in. While looking around the prospective homes he helped us check around to see if there are any issues the home may potentially have. Once we found the home we loved, Kent did all the hard work for us to get the winning bid for under asking price. He made every step of the process easy for us by answering any of our questions we had and providing us great recommendations for mortgage lenders, attorneys, home inspectors and other services we may need. He was great on communication and following up by checking in with us throughout the entire process. Kent really excels in being there for his clients to make the transaction as smooth as possible. We have referred many of our friends to him since who have decided to use his services as well in finding the perfect home for them. I would highly recommend Kent to anyone searching for their new home or interested in selling their current one.

Christopher helped us get our apartment midtown. We were hunting for an apartment while doing a…read morecross country move and only had a few days to find something and so were very stressed throughout the process. Christopher was very friendly, professional, and flexible. He was very up front about which properties we were going to see and what the fees would be. His broker fee is much more reasonable than other brokers. He was also helpful in negotiating with our condo building. He spent over 10 hours taking us to various condos in the city. At the end of the day, he didn't pressure us at all to sign with building. Ultimately, with his help, we got a great apartment at a great price. I would definitely recommend his services. FWIW -- We also tried working with other brokers but they were generally "slimey" and very secretive about what properties they were going to show us and started applying a lot of pressure. It was a total waste of time. Next time, we would just go with Christopher!

Christopher is a class act who made the whole process as smooth as possible. His marketing and…read morepresentation skills are superb. Our apartment on the upper east side sold in less than 30 days. I loved feeling that Christopher was always on our side as obstacles arose, he would always help us find a solution. Christopher's dedication/hard work ethic is best illustrated when an outside cleaning team we selected, left a lot of papers/things inside a lot of drawers a couple hours before the interested buyers were inspecting the space. Without mentioning the problem that arose, Christopher spent the next 2 - 3 hours cleaning out the papers/things that our cleaners missed. He left the place ready for the buyers to view and I only found out about this through my brother.

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!

I've lived in New York for nearly a decade and have never encountered a broker as kind,…read moreconsiderate, and helpful as Aramis. Not only was he an excellent broker, he served for several years as the super of the apartment in which I lived, and he always--always!--responded to and solved problems with the apartment without delay. Would recommend him to anyone.

I had such an easy experience , everything was made simple. Aramis was able to drop my key off to…read moremy job or do anything I needed to make my process more convenient and smooth for me. I recommend him to anyone looking for a comfortable space.