Usually I do not take my time to review business because everyone has a different experience with certain people but Showcase Reality was without a doubt one of the best places I could have turned to during the stressful act of moving. This is why I will take my time to adequately review their process. First off, I am new to the world of renting an apartment. After visiting multiple places and feeling discouraged I finally found the place I liked. I was extremely stressed because I was not sure about the process, especially because I had a deadline for moving. Showcase Reality, especially Javier G. alleviated most of the anxiety by handling the bulk of my load. When we reached the step of visiting the landlord we received the news that another tenant was being considered. Showcase Reality advocated for us so much. My roommates and I did not have the best numbers to offer ( such as credit score and income) but when Javier realized that we were in competition, he stepped up. In the end we were able to get the place and it was all thanks to him. He highlighted the positive aspects that we could bring to the table. Although saving money by not using a broker is appealing, I would not dismiss the idea totally. Showcase Reality is trained in this process and has good relationships with most landlords, which is always beneficial. In the end I cannot stress enough how refreshing it was to have someone in your corner when you receive pushback on signing the contract. read more

It was great working with Javier Grullon. After many viewings and dealing with a great deal of brokers, I chose Javier because he works hard and is honest. He was very responsive, and helped my girl and I throughout the entire process. I enjoyed having conversations with him. It wasn't him constantly trying to make a pitch to sell an apartment. He gave us facts and answered many of our questions in great detail. Javier also went out of his way on multiple occasions to cater to our schedules rather than his, which is rare for a broker to do. To put this in better perspective for you - I met with Javier for the first time 4 days prior to getting my apartment. He showed me the apartment after another broker came out with a group of people, who looked quite happy with the apartment. I looked at it, I liked it, I wanted it and I told Javier I didn't want to lose it. He had the application approved the following day on a Sunday when the apartment's management usually doesn't work and he had the lease ready the next day on Monday. He shows results and all throughout the process, he remained calm and knew what to do. I've worked with brokers who I had given deposits to, and when shit hit the fan, they didn't know what to do, failed to deliver, and returned my money. Time is money and working with Javier is money well spent. If you're the one and done type of person, I highly recommend working with Javier. read more

My partner and I had been looking for our first apartment together for about 9 months. It was the first time we were moving into our own space from our perspective parents' homes, so the process was very anxiety producing. I ended up contacting Edward Briones from Showcase Realty, and am SOO HAPPY that I did!! Edward was amazing - super patient, understanding, and efficient in his work. Right away, Edward helped us find an affordable apartment that was being newly renovated. Unfortunately, due to no fault of his own, the apartment was rented out by the owner and we lost that chance. However, Edward ended up bumping into another tenant in the same complex whom he had helped previously that informed him they were moving out. Edward hopped on the chance for us and although it took a few weeks to hear back about the apartment, Edward was able to snag it for us. Despite the long waiting process, Edward kept us in the loop the entire time, giving us updates whenever he could. It ended up being better for us in the end that all of that happened because this apartment is even better than the one we had originally hoped for. Overall, Edward was a pleasure to work with. We were able to stay in touch with him easily, and he didn't charge us an arm and a leg like other brokers we had been in contact with. read more

Javier is the best agent in the Forest Hills/Kew Gardens area! My wife and I met and spoke to many in our hunt for a larger apartment for our growing family. After a couple of weeks of searching for a rental unit, we came across a large 2BR on Streeteasy. There were a few pictures we looked at, but wanted to get a better look, so we reached out to the Broker. On our very first attempt to reach out to Javier, he returned our call right away on a rainy Sunday morning to show us one of his listings just hours later! He answered most of our questions which further prompted us to inquire about a viewing same-day. Our decision was quick as we absolutely loved! Javier quickly decided to show us the apartment later that same day and in the early evening, we met at his office to sign an application and make a deposit. He was very thorough and walked us through every step of the process. We had some requests for the owner of the unit, which was in need of some minor work. Javier did not hesitate to reach out to the owner directly to relay our concerns and was able to get some things taken care of for us. Javier is a great, people-person, knowledgeable professional! Don't hesitate to reach out to him! read more

Needless to say, hunting for an apartment in New York is an exhausting process but Javier Grullon at Showcase Realty offered a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dark abyss of shady brokers and misleading online Iistings. I was fortunate enough to meet with Mr. Grullon through a listing I was interested in. He responded to my inquiry right away and worked around my busy schedule to coordinate a showing. We weren't too familiar with the area so he drove us around and pointed out some great hotspots in the neighborhood. My daughter and I loved the apartment and decided to move forward with application. Once approved, he was able to meet our requests and negotiated on our behalf on when to begin our lease. That was a bonus we didn't expect but we were so thrilled he made it happen! He answered all of our questions thoroughly and made himself readily available for any changes or concerns. He was extremely experienced, resourceful and professional. It was such a pleasure to work with him. He truly made the process absolutely seamless! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in the market for an outstanding, honest broker. read more

Javier was a pleasure to work with! Originally, I was interested in a specific area and did not want to look anywhere else. I sent a request in the middle of the night to view an apartment and by the morning, Javier had contacted me to setup a viewing. I did not like the original apartment in person. However, he suggested another area that would provide what I was looking for in an apartment, in a safe area. Javier made himself available on pretty short notice. Was very professional, personable, well-spoken, courteous & responsive with all my questions. Explained the application process from start to finish, making it quick and painless. I requested the apartment floor plan at the very last minute and even though I had already signed my lease, Javier forwarded it the same day :) I'm so grateful I stumbled upon him, finally ending my month long apartment search. I cannot thank him enough for showing me an apartment, in a different area, despite my reservations. Overall, I had a great experience with Javier and would highly recommend him. read more

Javier was fantastic! I called Showcase and many other realty groups after no luck finding something on my own. Unlike two or three other brokers from different realty groups, Javier was happy to setup a time that worked with my schedule to show me multiple places that met my needs and checked off most if not all of my super picky checklist. One of the apartments he showed me was the one! I even asked to see the winning property more than once and Javier made himself available asap so that I could make up my mind. Once I made my decision, Javier walked me through the paperwork and application process and made the whole experience painless and very easy. Javier was very professional, responsive, supportive, and helpful in answering all of my many questions and he never once tried to push me into pulling the trigger which I really appreciate. His experience in real estate really shows and I absolutely recommend you call Showcase Realty and ask for Javier if you are looking to find a property in the area. read more

My boyfriend and I have struggled for over five months looking for an apartment. We were very discouraged after three apartments had turned us down for various reasons. After finding an apartment on one of the apps, Javier Grullon responded to my inquiry in a timely manner and we were able to set up a viewing for the next day. We applied the day of our viewing appointment and were approved for the apartment the very next day. Honestly, I'm still in awe at how quick this entire process was and now we're officially renters! :) Javier was really supportive and personable, I think we all hit it off pretty well so we trusted his guidance and we are very much appreciative of everything! As a first time renter, we obviously were nervous and have been through THE MOST with brokers and owners here in the city. But I am so glad that were denied those couple of times because we found our gem apartment. Do yourself a favor and reach out to Javier, that's your guy! Thanks Javier!!! read more

My experience with showcase realty was one I will never forget. I spent almost a year and change looking at places before I reached out to showcase Realty. They were one of the only commercial real estate firms that didn't just try to find me a place based on who they knew or for their convenience of just getting a sale. They were beyond professional and really tried to consider all my needs when looking for the space of my dreams. This company does so well that they really don't force a place on you and want to make sure you truly like the place you're looking for. I was fortunate to come across them as they helped me find my dream place and I'm sure they will help you find yours too. Try finding a guy like Javier who will even text you updates on a place you're looking for while he's on vacation. Just pure dedication and passion. I recommend this firm to anyone looking for a space. Thank you for everything! read more

Javier is a great broker. He helped us get a beautiful apartment in Queens Boulevard. Me and my husband had been looking for a new apartment for a long time. I stumbled upon a place and contacted Javier immediately. He was not nearby and actually went out of his way to show us the apartment within a couple of hours. During the whole process he kept us updated about the status of our application. He followed up well with the landlord and was very helpful. He is professional and stays diligent until the moving is done. The best thing about Javier is that he responds immediately. He never missed any of my calls and responded immediately to all my texts. Even when he was out of town, he asked his colleague Edward to help us with the lease agreement. Working with Javier was amazing. Thank you so much for all your help. I highly recommend Javier and Showcase Realty if you are looking for a place. read more

San was truly amazing! Moving in NYC and finding an apartment can be stressful, but once we found San's listing, everything progressed seamlessly. San is not simply professional. He goes above and beyond, demonstrating a level of investment I never expected. When we put in our application to the apartment of our dreams, he delivered it to the management company on a SUNDAY night in LONG ISLAND. He was the difference in us being accepted into the apartment. The broker's fee was worth every penny for all the San did for us. When the application was in and the waiting game began, he reassured me throughout the process and never failed to respond to one of my texts. When it was time to sign the lease, he patiently waited for us to ready carefully through every page and answered all of our question. I'll be looking to San every time we need to move. He is the absolute best. read more

Many thanks to Javier for helping me with finding and signing the right apartment that met my requirements. From start to finish, Javier was very professional and helpful with the entire process, and kept me updated on what I needed for each step from the initial visit to the signing of the lease. He helped coordinate my application process smoothly and efficiently with the landlord, and everything was done within less than a week's time. He was even willing to come in earlier than his regular office hours to make sure I was able to stop by and drop off and sign documents. I love my new apartment and am very thankful for the help and support that he provided in making a normally stressful time into one with a happy ending. I would recommend Javier and Showcase Realty to anyone looking for a great apartment hunting experience! read more

I Needed An Apartment/Studio ASAP. I Was Looking To Leave My Place In Bushwick. I Found Edward And He Responded Back Quickly. The Very Next Day We Started Viewing Places. I Was Surprised At How Many Listing He Had In Place For Me To Choose From. It was Very Exciting Looking At The Places He Had Set Up. He Was Very Attentive While Making Me Feel Comfortable During A Stressful Time Period In My life. Any Question I had, He Texted/Called. I Never Had To Wait. He Had All Paper Work In Order And Made Sure I Understood What I was Signing. He Never Rushed Anything Or Made Me Feel As If I Was Being Sold (It Was Truly Organic Process) We Landed A Beautiful Studio In Kew Gardens. I' am Very Happy and Satisfied. I Will Use Edward When I Decide To Purchase My House. I Highly Recommend Edward. He Went Above And Beyond For Me read more

Me and my girlfriend have been looking for a new apartment for a long time. My girlfriend stumbled upon a place and contacted the agent immediately. Javier showed her the apartment and she was ecstatic. I happened to be in the area and randomly gave Javier a call. He wasn't near by and actually went out of his way to show me the apartment. After meeting him in person, I was confident that he was the go to for my new apartment hunt. He kindly and patiently showed me the apartment. I immediately fell in love and decided to move forward asap with the apartment. His consistency and through follow up led me and my family to a new place we can finally call home just a few days later. Thank you so much for all your help and making sure that we were taken care of. You honestly changed my life. Thank you again. read more

Javier Grullin Jr is kind and courteous. Although we had to reschedule, he stayed on top of things; Unlike other agents who would respond to my inquiry and asks me questions, only to ignore me after my response, Javier responds very quickly. I initially saw the pics of the studio I asked about, I thought I was going to go in disappointed and wasting his time, however, I ended up liking it quite a bit and did the paperwork within a half hour in his office. Also, it was middle of the month and the landlord wanted a tenant to move in within 3 days to start collecting rent. However. Javier knew my current situation on why I couldnt move in right away and helped push my move-in date with the landlord 2 weeks, when I am able to move in. Great all-around guy. Highly recommend! read more

As a first-time renter, I went through several different brokers and saw several different apartments. Javier Grullon was the first person who took the time to explain the process and made sure I completely understood what needed to be done and how to go about it. He was very understanding, kind, knowledgeable, and honest, and answered any questions or concerns I had during the process.  No matter how many times I wanted to see the apartment Javier always made the time. Always answered calls no matter how many times I called and went out of his way to make sure I moved in when I wanted. I would recommend him any anyone looking for a broker. I appreciate everything he did for me and his continued support, thank you again, Javier!!! read more

I had been searching for a new apartment to rent in Rego Park for weeks and all leads ultimately turned up short. My fortunes soon turned for the best when Jacklin Levin replied to one of my inquiries, and by the week's end I had signed a lease on my new studio surpassing all my expectations. Jacklin was always diligent to answer my questions with valuable insight to navigate me through the application process, with expert knowledge of the apartment and the conveniences the surrounding neighborhood has to offer. Highly professional and conscientious, Jacklin has made it possible now for me to begin again in the new home where I belong. She has my highest recommendation. Thank you sincerely Jacklin. Greg T read more

I've recently lost my husband and needed to move closer to my family. I found an apartment in trulia, which Javier was the realtor for. Unfortunately that apartment didn't work for my current needs however, Javier immediately thought of another apartment for rent and drove me over even though he was running late for dinner. Having experienced one of the worse circumstances of my life, finding someone as dedicated and thoughtful as Javier has taken the burden and stress of apartment hunting. Within a matter of about 2 weeks I signed a lease. Javier was there to answer all of my questions and always responded in a timely fashion. He was dedicated to helping me find the right place, always polite and professional. read more

Javier is the best broker I've worked with. I've been looking for an apartment for my daughter and I in the Kew Gardens/Richmond Hill area for a couple of months. I've came across many brokers who either showed no interest in helping you or just plain unresponsive. Javier on the other hand answered all of questions and texts with in minutes! Javier worked around my schedule which is amazing since I'm a working single mother of a four year old. He showed me an apartment on a Saturday afternoon, when in the apartment he waited very patiently while I looked around and tried to gather my thoughts on how I would make the layout work. Javier, thank you for all of your help, you are simply the best. read more