Move Ahead Homes, and specifically Mike Kotler were outstanding to work with! I am new to the whole landlord thing and found my first tenant rent by owner thinking I could maximize rent without a realtor fee for the renter. I was living there at that point, so it wasn't difficult. This time around I listed it on my own thinking the same and after a lot of work messaging people, no shows, and driving in from the suburbs to show it multiple times, I was exhausted. Mike has so many great reviews on Zillow and the Hoboken girl Facebook group so that's how I landed on him, and man did he not disappoint!! I will never try to rent on my own again. Not only did he land a rate higher than I currently rent the condo for, every unit that is the same layout in my building rents for at least 15-20% less. He truly went above and beyond, with so many messages and interest, he held an open house one evening to not inconvenience my current tenant multiple times for multiple showings and he had 4 bids, 3 over asking, for rent after. He helped me understand the background checks and handled all communication with my tenant as well to get in there and set it up. I didn't have to come to town once, in fact, I still haven't met him! Such a seamless process and I will absolutely choose him again to represent us in the future! He has also recommended cleaners and will help facilitate the turnover which is extremely helpful given I'm expecting a baby right when the tenants will transition. read more

Mike found me a great apartment AND saved me $200 a month!! I was looking for apartments to rent in Hoboken NJ and had reached out to a few other real estate agents to see apartments. I called Mike to inquire about one, and rather than helping me on a one-off, he offered to help with our entire search, asked some detailed questions, listened intently, and was able to instantly recommend a couple of apartments that fit our wish list. While we objected to his recommendation over the phone, he gently encourage us to visit in person and then decide. We ended up meeting him at The Hudson Tea Building 10 minutes later and loved it. Mike didn't simply submit our offer at list price. He had a negotiation and offer strategy in mind, and it worked. We saved $200 a month off the asking price, which was already lower than comparable apartments in the building. Additionally, Mike spotted very landlord friendly terms on the lease and ensured they were removed. Within a day of seeing this apartment at The Hudson Tea Building in Hoboken, we saw the apartment, agreed to terms with the landlord, negotiated a discount, negotiated better terms, and signed a lease. Mike did a heck of a job on a very tight timeline. Kudos! If you need a Realtor in Hoboken, and especially uptown at or near The Hudson Tea, definitely call Mike, he's the Tea Building expert! read more

We had a fantastic experience working with Michael during our apartment search in Hoboken. From day one, Michael was responsive, patient, professional, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right place. His knowledge of Hoboken and its neighborhoods was invaluable, and he always took the time to answer questions, offer thoughtful advice, and help us explore all of our options without ever making us feel pressured. As young people moving from out of state, we especially appreciated how clearly Michael explained the Hoboken market. He gave us a great overview of the different neighborhoods, pricing, and what to expect throughout the search process, making an unfamiliar market feel easy to understand and navigate. His local expertise made a huge difference and helped us feel confident in our decisions. Apartment hunting can be overwhelming, but Michael made the process much easier with his expertise, communication, and positive attitude. It was clear throughout our search that he truly cared about helping us make the best decision for our needs. We're incredibly grateful for all of Mike's time and effort and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor in Hoboken. When we're searching for property in Hoboken again in the future, Mike will be our first call. read more

My wife and I were first-time home buyers earlier this year in February looking for a condo in Jersey City and Hoboken. We had gone to a few open houses and felt bewildered by the number of potential buyers; we weren't sure we could find what we were looking for, let alone make a successful offer. After several weeks of bouncing between open houses, we contacted Mike Kotler with EXP Realty. My wife and I both immediately appreciated his style, he gave us a checklist of things we would need to know our options and dedicated his time to finding what we wanted. After just two showings, he knew exactly what we were looking for (so impressive!) and found a condo in Jersey City we loved and guided us to make a successful offer within less than 3 weeks of starting our search with him. My wife and I both work and were only available on weekends yet he still made himself available. He was patient with all of our questions and gave us detailed breakdowns of the closing process. Mike saved us so much time and effort in our search, (again, 3 weeks from starting our search to making a successful offer!) he is a realtor who knows the Jersey City and Hoboken area well and was both friendly and professional. I cannot recommend him enough, he is likely the best realtor in Jersey City. read more

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional service Mike provided during my recent apartment rental in Jersey City. Mike's professionalism, expertise, and dedication to helping me find the perfect home were truly remarkable. Mike is a great realtor in Hoboken and Jersey City. My daughter is going to the Hudson School Mike was super helpful and his knowledge of the market was impressive, and his ability to understand my needs and preferences was spot on. Mike made the entire process much less stressful and more enjoyable. I appreciated Mike's patience in answering all my questions, his prompt responses to my inquiries, and his guidance throughout the negotiation and closing process. Moreover, I am grateful for the honest advice and support Mike offered. It was clear that he had my best interests at heart, and that made all the difference. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone looking for a real estate agent in Hoboken and Jersey City. His service exceeded my expectations, and I am thrilled to have had him as my guide in this significant life event. I appreciated it a ton, Mike. I look forward to staying in touch and possibly working with you again in the future. read more

I was looking for Realtors near me, in Jersey City or Hoboken New Jersey, to sell my condo in Downtown Jersey City, and thankfully I found Mike Kotler. Mike put my condo under contract in 7 days and got me 3 offers over the asking price! For a 1 bedroom condo during Covid, this was practically unheard of. Prior to Mike, a different agent attempted to sell my condo, and didn't succeed. One of Mike's specialties, it turns out, is helping sellers in this situation to get the job done, and get the home sold, for a great price. Mike is incredibly honest, personable, friendly, intelligent, caring, and proactive. It was so refreshing to work with him throughout the transaction, and I had 100% trust in his decisions. I had renters in the condo, and Mike was able to successfully work with them, and with myself and other agents and buyers, to make sure that I could get it sold, even while the tenants were living there. Mike's background in marketing and negotiating certainly helped me get those 3 offers over asking price... and for anyone looking to sell their condo or luxury apartment in Jersey City or Hoboken, or buy an apartment for sale in Jersey City or Hoboken, you have to hire Mike! read more

Mike earns my unqualified endorsement as a Realtor -- he added value to my home purchasing process in so many different ways. First, the money. If you're looking to save (or make, if you're selling your home), Mike is a great negotiator. I watched him expertly manage the process of offers and counteroffers. In the end he saved me a mid-five figure sum. To do this in an extreme seller's market speaks volumes. From the beginning, Mike showed an ability to serve as an expert guide to the process. A few examples: Linking me up with a mortgage lender who was right for my needs, and clearly a better fit than the lenders I found on my own. Being patient and flexible with showings as I explored several different property types in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken, while figuring out the best fit. Knowing when to push for a particular feature/benefit/need, and when to pass. Also, worth noting that Mike lays out expectations and action items on an intake call, and you may question some of it. I certainly did. But all of it bore out. Overall - A standout experience, and worthy of the strongest recommendation. read more

Choosing Mike Kotler was a no-brainer. He is smart, honest, has top-notch marketing and analytical skills, and works hard in every way to get the right-fit tenant (or buyer/seller) without making any excuses. If you're thinking of selling, buying, or renting real estate in the Hoboken - Jersey City - Weehawken area, use Mike now! I found Mike because he posts insightful analysis on the real estate market in the Hoboken area. I thought this was such a fresh, bold idea that did not rely solely on marketing alone.  It was exactly what I needed too, because I knew trying to rent a studio, even though it was renovated, would be tough during the COVID pandemic. Throughout the process, Mike keeps a close eye and helps provide guidance to make adjustments so that momentum is never lost. I am so happy and grateful that, in less than a month, Mike was able to find me the perfect tenant.  I was never stressed because Mike kept me updated.  I highly recommend Mike for all real estate needs. I know I will work with Mike again and always stay tuned on the real estate market with his analysis reports. read more

We worked with Mike Kotler to sell our Hudson Tea condo in Hoboken. The reason we chose to work with Mike is because he was the only Hoboken realtor who took the time to understand us, our motives for selling, etc. Whereas other Hoboken realtors we spoke with gave us firm positions on numbers (that we thought were low) during our first meeting, Mike was patient and worked through the process before giving us a recommendation. During the process Mike was accessible and seemingly always at the Hoboken Hudson Tea condo building when prospective tenants and their agents wanted to see the place. We ended up selling well above what the other realtors had projected. Mike is a good guy and trustworthy realtor who has the best intentions for his clients. read more

We were introduced to Mike Kotler as we are relocating to Hoboken, NJ in June. Mike immediately reached out to us to find out our needs. Since we were not familiar with Hoboken, Mike took the time to explain different areas of Hoboken and the surrounding areas. He was patient and responsive to all of our questions. Mike is very knowledgeable about the regions and various properties. We came to Hoboken one weekend, and Mike arranged for us to see many properties that fit our needs. He helped us navigate different properties and helped us find the right one! Mike is knowledgeable, proactive, caring, and funny. His outgoing and easy personality made the process less stressful. We highly recommend Mike! read more

Mike with Move Ahead Homes made finding a place so easy! I was moving from central New York to New Jersey for work and had limited information about the area. Trying to find a place on my own was overwhelming. I contacted Mike and he reached out in no time! A short phone call and he already was on the move to find a place. He helped me land a dream place in Hoboken in the beautiful Hudson Tea buildings. His knowledge as a realtor who grew up in the area and continues to live there was unmatched. He was so easy to contact, and honestly took all of the stress out of a stressful endeavor. I highly recommend him as a realtor! read more

Mike far exceeded my expectations!! - I hired Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken Realtor Mike Kotler to rent out my condo. From our first conversation, Mike was knowledgeable, professional, confident, and proactive. Within 3 days of meeting for the first time, Mike got the condo listed and was actively negotiating multiple offers. As a first time landlord, I had many questions and hesitations, and Mike put my mind at ease while guiding me through the process. If you're looking for an amazing experience transacting real estate in Hoboken, Jersey City, or Weehawken, you found the right guy in Mike. read more

I was referred to Mike Kotler when I was looking for a Realtor to help me find an apartment in Hoboken or Jersey City. From our first call, Mike was personable and friendly, and it was obvious that he knows the area very well. I will say that Mike is very direct, but in a good way. He asks smart questions, listens, and then provides input, feedback, and recommended next steps. He helped me understand the whole process, from the search to the paperwork. For anyone who is moving (buying, selling, renting) in the Hoboken or Jersey City area I highly recommend that you call (and hire) Mike. read more

We had an awesome experience with Mike and finding an apartment in Hoboken. We had been in contact with Mike in the beginning of the year and he noted he would reach back out when we needed to start looking. Sure enough in May, Mike reached back out and we began the apartment hunting process. Within three days, Mike had our paperwork done, set up viewings, and had an offer accepted. We are so grateful for him and will be using him again if needed in the future. If you are in need of someone honest and efficient who looks out for your best interest, Mike is your man! read more

I worked with Mike Kotler to find my rental apartment in Hoboken for the upcoming year. We had an easy and efficient intake email and then call, which made everything after incredibly smooth. As a long time Hoboken resident, he really knows the market well. Mike knew what I wanted and recommended my specific apartment future apartment, and he was spot on. Mike negotiated the deal I wanted, AND was able to get the broker fee cut in HALF, which is more than paying for my move! Mike's also very personable, which made working together a lot more fun. Highly recommend! read more

Mike is a great local realtor in Hoboken who made the entire leasing process easy and stress-free for my husband and me. He knows the market extremely well and was always responsive and honest. He always looked out for our best interests and would ask us "Are you sure you're OK with...-" when a property fell short of our must-haves. He's an all around nice guy that wants his clients to walk away happy. If you're looking for help renting in Hoboken, Mike and his brokerage, Move Ahead Homes, are the team to trust! Highly recommend! read more

Michael was nothing short of a rockstar when it came to helping us find apartments in Hoboken. When we first considered renting in Hoboken, the process seemed intimidating, but he made it SO easy. He's fast, responsive, professional, and a great guy to boot! He lined up places for us quickly, and gave some great advice along the way. Our search ultimately took us elsewhere, but we hope to work with Mike again in the future, and wouldn't hesitate recommending him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a realtor in Hoboken. read more

I really enjoyed working with Mike! I had seen his high ratings online and he lived up to them. His introductory on-boarding call was quick and straightforward. It allowed me to communicate my wants and put the rest of the heavy lifting in his hands. My roommates and I were looking primarily in Hoboken, but in Jersey City as well. Mike would send us listings before they seemed to reach any of the main searching sites. This allowed us to save our energy and time and got us into apartments quickly. read more

I worked with Mike Kotler as a first-time homebuyer in Jersey City and had a great experience. He was very organized throughout the process and always responsive in a timely manner. I appreciated his clear communication and reliability from start to finish. I also loved that I found him through his support of local cat shelters -- a great bonus. I would definitely recommend him, especially for first-time buyers in Hudson County in general and Jersey City area in particular. read more