Absolutely 5 stars! Can you believe you only pay 1/3 of the fees for even better-than-normal service? James represents us as the buyer's agent and we purchased a condo in Flatiron District. James is a wizard. He knows every detail about almost anything related to apartment purchases. We think he provides more help than a traditional agency. From a finance background, I never believed free lunch exists, but working with Yoreevo is a free lunch! (better service but with huge fee cut) I can't think of a reason anyone should choose a traditional agency instead of Yoreevo. If you are a first-time buyer, don't just follow conventions and you'll find the same conclusion as I did if you give yourself a chance to talk more to Yoreevo. read more

I worked with Leon who's a co-founder of Yorrevo and had a really great experience. He was always available and always helpful - always surpassing my own expectations of response time. Overall it was a real pleasure working with Yoreevo and the fantastic commission rebate share makes me question why one would choose any other service! read more

I highly recommend James and Yoreevo. From start to finish James was an outstanding buyer's agent for our Brooklyn condo purchase. He is highly responsive, prompt and patient. As first time buyers he provided excellent advice and helped us navigate the often complex world of NYC real estate which has only become more complex during the prevailing pandemic. I fully endorse Yoreevo's approach and believe they have developed a model that will soon be the prevailing industry standard. The rebate they provide is the cherry on top as it complements already excellent service and we could not be happier or recommend them more wholeheartedly. read more

We engaged Yoreevo to represent us on the purchase of a new home and could not have been happier. We made the decision to go with Yoreevo when after I contacted them late on a Sunday I got a real response from one of their brokers and we texted back and forth to discuss the best approach on making an offer. Yoreevo got me a price I was happy with, was helpful when corresponding with all the different parties (seller's broker, seller's attorney, management company, etc), and got us through our board approval process. The move was stressful but when my buyer's commission rebate showed up a couple days after closing I was overjoyed. The bottom line is you are leaving money on the table if you choose a traditional broker over Yoreevo. read more

Leon helped me purchase a condo in LIC. He was a huge help! He always responded promptly to my email/calls/texts no matter what day/night/weekends and patiently walked me through the entire purchasing process. Not to mention the commission rebate. Highly recommended. read more

Yoreevo helped us with our home purchase. Ali and Leon were so responsive and helpful. Whenever we had questions, big or small, they were always there help us. I'd highly recommend Yoreevo! read more

James McGrath & Ali made the experience of selling our apartment easy, fast and painless. They were always accessible and pleasant. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

We had an excellent experience for our first home pruchase with Yoreevo and many thanks to Ali/Leon who were always there for us whenever we needed help! As this was our first purchase, we had so many questions including very basic ones, Ali/Leon were very kind/patient and gave helpful & detailed feedback/answers for us. Of course, the rebate was great at the end! Strongly recommend their service and we really appreciate their help again! read more

We searched for three years for the perfect Manhattan condo and the best broker to assist us. Without a doubt, Yoreevo far surpassed even our highest expectations. The team was incredible responsive to our needs, never pressuring us to make a decision, and managed the diligence and closing process with great precision and professionalism. Not only will we leverage the team on our future NYC transactions, but we will make sure that all of our friends are aware of Yoreevo. Bravo for a job well done! Todd Zeldin read more

Leon and the team at Yoreevo were instrumental in helping my wife and I close on our first apartment. Throughout the home buying process Leon was professional, timely, transparent, and always available to answer our questions. In contrast to our experience with one of the large NYC brokers, I felt Yoreevo had our best interests in mind throughout the buying process instead of just trying to "get a deal done". The commission rebate was delivered in full at closing as promised, and we could not be happier with our Yoreevo experience! We continue to recommend their services to any of our friends looking to buy or sell an apartment in NYC. read more

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Ali and Leon were great through the whole process on both the buy and sell side. I had worked with full fee agencies before and Yoreevo more than matched the experience received elsewhere. I liked their straightforwardness, pragmatism and the fact they were available whenever needed. I also felt their knowledge of the market was strong and they have good ideas on how to structure a deal. Thanks Ali and Leon! Looking forward to coming back to you for the next transaction. read more

I met Ali Shulman and Leon Goldfeld the summer of 2019 after being introduced by a friend. My friend had purchased an apartment previously after working with Leon and was very happy with her experience with Yoreevo. Ali and Leon patiently helped me find the right condo over the course of a year. I never felt rushed to make a decision on a property. I closed on my apartment on August 19, 2020 after seeing a number of places with them. Ali and Leon are knowledgeable, responsive, kind and professional. Yoreevo saved me money and helped me find the ideal apartment. I wholeheartedly recommend them to friends and family members. They are the best. read more

Yoreevo were great to work with - everyone there was smart, easygoing and responsive. Ali in particular worked really, really hard, following up on the deal and making sure everything was moving along. She was patient and had a great sense of humour. Overall, their service was every bit as good as any other broker - better probably - but their business model saved me thousands of dollars. I really can't recommend them highly enough. read more

My husband and I are so fortunate to have found Yoreevo. I highly recommend Leon, Ali, and his team--not only were they extremely professional and reliable to work with, they helped us navigate the crazy housing market during COVID. Leon is very responsive (at all hours of the day/night!) and knowledgeable about the housing market and how to work with the buyside agent. I would work with Yoreevo again in a heartbeat. read more

James and Paula were extremely helpful in our apartment search. They were very responsive with clear communication. We got well-researched advice from them. They made the hectic home buying process manageable with constant support. Their service was clearly better than other full service brokers that we have worked with in the past. The rebate check was an added bonus! All of these benefits mean going with Yoreevo is a no-brainer. Highly recommend Yoreevo! read more

I can't say enough good things about the Yoreevo team. Initially, we worked with them to sell our Manhattan apartment in a tough pandemic market. We enjoyed the experience so much that we worked with them to purchase our new home as well. They provided thoughtful counsel and kept us grounded. We have a ton of respect for them as well for trying to disrupt an industry that is very ready to be disrupted. read more

So, you know the old saying "you get what you pay for"? This is one of those rare times when you actually get a whole lot more than you pay for. We decided to go with Yoreevo because we'd already decided on the apartment we wanted to buy, and we thought there wouldn't be much for the buyer's agent to do. We'd already purchased several houses/apartments in our lives, so we thought we wouldn't need much guidance, and we figured it would be nice to end up with a rebate check, which we could use to furnish the apartment. Well, it turned out that buying a co-op in the City is a lot more complicated than we thought it would be. Who knew? Luckily, James turned out to be exceptionally talented, professional, and wise beyond his years. He's honestly the best real estate professional we've ever worked with. From helping to negotiate the purchase price, to ironing out the details of the contract, to arranging inspections, James was always prompt, good-natured, and very smart. In the past, I've always had the sense that agents are looking out for themselves and that they just want to close the deal regardless of the outcome. But James, as one of the founders of the company, has a real sense of professionalism, and he really cares what his clients think. When other agents might have encouraged us to keep raising our offer, James advised us to stick to our guns and not go higher than we'd originally intended. His instinct was right, and the other side blinked. When it came time to submit our application to the co-op board, he and his staff were incredibly well organized and helpful, advising us every step of the way. They made sure everything was complete and personally delivered everything into the hands of the managing agent. In short, we couldn't have hoped for a better experience. James is a really exceptional agent and Yoreevo is a great company. read more

We just bought an apartment in Brooklyn with the help of Ali and Leon at Yoreevo and our experience couldn't have been better from initial outreach to post close! Ali and the team were very on top of our search - they were super communicative to our every ask and had a great attitude and demeanor throughout the process. We had a lot of questions throughout and they were always patient with us and helped simplify things for us to understand. While making offers and leading up to close, they always pushed for what we wanted and needed when there were challenges in our way. Not to mention, the rebate Yoreevo provides is a bonus too :) We were so happy that we were referred to this team and will recommend them to anyone we know looking in the NYC area! read more

We worked with Paula and she is truly amazing! She was incredibly responsive, helped us ask the questions we needed to ask, patiently answered all of our questions, came with us to almost every showing, explained the pros and cons of different apartments, and made sure everything was all set for the contract and closing process! I would highly recommend working with Yoreevo and Paula! We love our apartment and we wouldn't have gotten it without them! read more

I bought an apartment in Manhattan through the help of James and Yoreevo. He helped me through every process and was available pretty much any time I had a question or concern. Truly went above and beyond. I referred my brother to Yoreevo aswell and his experience in purchasing in Long Island was equally great. read more

Worked with Ali, Leon, Liz and Rich for the process. My apartment hunting last for over a year. Everyone from the team are patient and reliable. It is challenging for the buyers in the current seller's market. Yoreevo did a great job navigating us throughout the process. Plus, we get a huge rebate to cover the closing cost and make our net bid competitive. Yoreevo brought new business model into the NYC real estate market. It is revolutionary and make the market more efficient and liquid. Well done, Yoreevo! read more

We found Yoreevo when researching real estate rebates. The first person to answer our call was Leon Goldfeld and boy were we glad. From our first conversation with Leon we knew we were in great hands. Leon was a gem to have as our real estate agent. He never left any question unanswered and always responded promptly, even when he was on vacation on the other side of the globe! Leon's skill set and knowledge were completely well rounded; he truly understood every aspect of the buying process and led us with extreme expertise. As first time home buyers the process was daunting and confusing to navigate but Leon patiently guided us every step of the way. We've recommended Yoreevo to everyone we know. Leon is professional and personable, he was always on our side working to make our purchase as smooth and successful as possible. The best part about working with Leon was that he was more focused on providing encouragement and meeting our needs than he was on closing a deal. We now consider Leon a friend and would highly recommend him to anyone that is buying a home. Thank you, Leon! And thank you Yoreevo for pushing against real estate norms by changing the commission game. read more

If you do not want to waste your time relying on usual agent's listings chosen by their preference and if you are willing to invest your time to search your wishful listings (I do that anyway as I can't just wait), I strongly recommend you should work with Yoreevo. It is a new way of purchasing a property & it just makes so much more senses especially for a buyer in NYC. Since my search took nearly 2 years due to the pandemic and it's been my routine over a year to search the web for any of attractive listings & tossed it to Yoreevo team for the scheduling weekly basis. Every time they've effectively booked the most of listings (if still active) with consideration of my schedules & convenience of logistics. They have been super responsive & attentive in type of situation as needed. I deeply appreciate their patience and taking my side of stance in any circumstance instead of their interest or preference. Ali was my main agent. She has been there for my needs from day one till my last day of closing (nearly for 2 years) with consistently devoted manner. I believe I have checked out more than 200 properties and also even had a few cases of unexpected deal breaking twists & challenges, but she truly held me to manage the situation. As more time passes, I could be more convinced that I would not need any other agent other than Ali and that was such a great & important feeling to have, while I've been torturing myself in the past from endlessly coming back doubts about other agent's capability & transparencies. If Ali gets tied up, I could also get immediate backed up assistance from Leon and all of her team members, Liz is the world best schedule manger as I mentioned. It is just great to have their full team's support while you end up taking 2/3 of their earnings back to your pocket ... How much more value can you expect in current NYC real estate market. I have no doubt that more buyers will begin to realize truth of fair deals Yoreevo offers, but more importantly than great rebate advantages, Yoreevo tries hard for you, and I could be totally convinced and appreciated for their service!! read more

Yoreevo was excellent for both my buying and selling NYC real estate transactions. Leon and Ali top notch and I am fortunate to have them represent me. read more

In my experience dealing with NYC real estate agents/brokers, I've never had such a painless and frankly, enjoyable, experience like I did with James. He always made himself available to me, responding to all emails quickly and thoroughly. A huge plus was that the whole landlord and board approval process was online, all with DocuSign. Finally people that live in the modern age! Not only was he cordial and professional throughout the process, but he even made sure to check-in with me after my move to ensure I was settled and all was going well. The genuine care is a breath of fresh air. I can't recommend them more! read more

We worked with Leon to sell our UES apartment during the insanity of COVID. He was smart and patient, and we learned to trust his advice. He got our apartment sold twice (after the first buyer bailed during shutdown), working closely with us even after we left the country. I cannot overemphasize how great it was to have Leon on our side. We have had previous experiences selling/buying our home and, money savings aside, I wouldn't work with anyone else. Leon and Yoreevo were that good in a very difficult situation. Highest recommendation. read more

We worked with James from Yoreevo to buy our West Village co-op apartment earlier this year in Spring 2020. We started looking in late 2019, and James was extremely responsive and prompt in setting up viewing appointments for us, and gauging the market. When found the perfect apartment, James was so organized, and helped us pull together our co-op board application and prepared us for the interview. James helped us through each step of the virtual closing, which was required due to the pandemic. The rebate is a fantastic perk too! James is incredibly knowledgable about NYC real estate and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend James and the rest of the team at Yoreevo, and would work with them again in a heartbeat! read more

During my house search I worked with Leon, James, and Paula and had a great experience which each one. The search took a while but James supported me the entire time and was a complete professional. His responses were complete and prompt, giving me all the information I needed to make an informed decision. While the home buying process in NYC can be tricky, James and Yoreevo provided steady and consistent guidance. I also appreciated his approach to thinking about the purchase which helped me feel confident in my decision. I would not hesitate to recommend James and Yoreevo to anyone looking to buy, they are amazing! read more

I just sold my first home with Leon and his team. In a world where there are far too many scammers and frauds, Leon is the real deal! He's committed to helping sellers save on overpriced commissions--and I'll happily sing his praises. At the end, when I was paying commissions and taxes (to Buyer's Broker and NYS and NYC), his was the only one that didn't make me wince. I would have happily given all the commission to him and Ali--as they both truly deserved it. read more

I'm so glad I chose Yoreevo to help with my first co-op purchase in Brooklyn. Buying a co-op is an extensive process and I was very nervous but Leon and Ali made me feel at ease and so comfortable through it all. They were so patient, kind, very responsive and explained everything thoroughly from start to finish. Their level of expertise and work ethic is unmatched. They truly provided the best service, answered all my questions in great detail and negotiated the best deal for me. Leon and Ali are the best! I received a commission rebate at the end of the purchase which was an amazing little bonus on top of everything they did. Their wonderful policy on commission rebates shows how much they value and appreciate their customers. I can't recommend them enough! read more

I highly recommend Yoreevo and could not have been happier with my experience. It was an absolute pleasure working with Paula and Leon--they hand-held me through the entire process, educated me, and were incredibly responsive with all questions I had since it was my first time navigating such a complex process. Receiving the rebate check at the end of the journey was a nicely added bonus; even without it, I would work with them again based on their advocacy, professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness. Thank you, Paula and Leon! :) read more

I highly recommend working with Yoreevo. Ali and Leon were very thoughtful and expert in all they did. We closed with great speed in no small part thanks to their hustle and relationships across the real estate world: with banks, insurance companies, attorneys, and more. Ali was always rapidly available to help us. We always felt we were getting honest feedback and thoughts, and they set very clear expectations with us throughout the process. I'm so glad we worked with them! read more

I purchased my first home last summer and choosing to work with Yoreevo was one of the best decisions. I worked with Ali and Leon, and they were both professional, very responsive, and beyond helpful from start to finish of the process. Definitely make sure you reach out to them before you put an offer in anywhere... they will save you money in the end and also provide you with great service and advice along the way. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Leon helped me with the purchase of the apt in USE in 2019. He has been very patient (which is not easy, extra credits to him) and providing professional advice. He arranged the open house timeslots very smartly that all viewings were quite time efficient. The entire purchase process went very smooth, thanks to Leon's help. I couldn't imagine handling all without him as a first time buyer. The amazing offer from Yoreevo is the rebate, which is 2% of the deal that could save you a decent of amount. I rent out the same apt in spring 2020 through Yoreevo as well, it took me only 5 days to sign a lease with a great tenant. Ali and Leon kept the process so easy and offered great advice. Thank you Yoreevo! read more

We had a great experience working with Leon and Yoreevo as first time home buyers. We found our new place ourselves, but didn't know much about the process. Leon helped make sure things ran smoothly, from making the offer, navigating the negotiations, and giving us updates throughout the closing process. It was great to have the benefit of his experience, and we love our new home! read more

When deciding to sell our Manhattan apartment and analyzing the fees involved, I quickly realized that traditional real estate brokers get paid way too much for what they do (5%-6% all in). I researched alternatives on the Internet and came across Yoreevo. Yoreevo is a full service, professional real estate brokerage firm with incredible customers service. They are changing the industry by offering better service than the big brands, but at a lower fee. I called them directly and Leon Goldfeld picked up on a Saturday afternoon and spent an hour speaking with me and answering all my questions about the process, how to prepare the apartment, pricing, marketed the listing, negotiating tactics, etc. I highly recommend talking to Yoreevo before considering Corcoran, Christies, Douglas Elliman, or any other big brands. Also avoid Hauseit (see my review), Do your research carefully because some firms are not transparent with regards to who they are and to whom they are referring the business. We engaged Yoreevo in Sept 2019. Yoreevo is a full service brokerage firm, but offers a lower fee structure. We worked with Douglas Elliman when we purchased the apartment in May 2000 and Christies International was engaged by our buyer in Sept 2020. I can say without hesitation that Yoreevo's level of service far exceeds the most prestigious firms in NYC. Don't be fooled by the brand names. They don't do anything special. When you hire a real estate broker, you are hiring the person, not the firm. You want someone who is going to stick with you through the entire process. Yoreevo was incredibly responsive and worked very hard through the most difficult market in NY history (COVID) and sold our apartment at a better than expected price. It did take longer than average, but the delays were due to COVID and other events that were beyond their control. It's also important to understand how the real estate brokerage business works. The traditional 5-6% fee is typically split between the buyer and seller (3% each). This is a huge amount and hasn't changed in NYC in decades. The brands and other dynamics which Yoreevo can explain to you help them keep the fees up. This is changing. First, buyer demand is entirely driven by online searches. You do not need a broker to identify an apartment. You can easily search and review pictures and videos online and then request to see the apartment. The buy side brokers really don't do anything at all except guide you through the process and help negotiate. There is no reason to pay 3% for buying an apartment that you can easily find yourself. Yoreevo and other discount brokers will charge you 1% to buy an apartment in NYC. And they also charge only 1% to sell an apartment. In general, selling the apartment involves more work than buying, so make sure you hire a motivated and experienced team like Yoreevo. With regards to selling an apartment, the most important advice I can give someone is to listen to their broker with regards to setting the price. Don't set the price too high. In fact, set it very low. This will help generate demand by taking attention away from other properties. If you clean up the apartment, stage it well and then price it lower than the average market price, then your broker will be able to manage the process such that you will have multiple bids and drive the price up to the best clearing price. This is what Yoreevo did for us, and it worked brilliantly. We increased our price from offer during the worst real estate market in history. So be patient and listen to your broker! After we signed the contract, the buyer was not sophisticated and didn't know how closing process worked. They assumed everything was on autopilot or that their broker (Christies) would stay on top of the details. The Christies broker essentially checked out after the contract was signed. He was incredibly difficult to reach and delegated many tasks to a junior colleague. Be careful because many brokers are just sales people who are there to win the business and then they don't focus on the details. The most frustrating part of the deal was that Christies made more money for doing less work! It was shameful. Yoreevo worked tirelessly to keep the closing on track and had to do some of the work that Christies should have been doing. Finally, we had a previous buyer that couldn't get financing and breached the contract. Yoreevo stuck with us and worked hard to get our apartment sold. Because of COVID Yoreevo effectively sold our apartment twice all for a 1% listing fee. Leon and the team were incredibly responsive and looked out for our best interest even when that meant less chance of selling the apartment. If you want to keep more of your money and have real professionals handle your sale, then give Yoreevo a call. You won't be disappointed. read more

We highly recommend Yoreevo! We were first time buyers and started out quite overwhelmed by the process. When we first started talking with Yoreevo, we were a bit worried that their rebate model would mean that we would have a less hands-on agent. That couldn't have been farther from the truth! Our agent, Paula, was fantastic. She was super responsive and helpful, and helped guide us through every step in the process, from seeing listings to putting together comparables for apartments we were interested in, to negotiating our offer, to working through the final steps to get us to closing. Rich, who we worked with on the coop application package, was also excellent--very helpful in explaining what was needed, putting together our package, and guiding us through the idiosyncrasies of the New York homebuying process. We've already recommended Yoreevo to several friends, and would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a broker. read more

My wife and I recently worked with Yoreevo to sell a co-op apartment and buy a townhouse, both in Queens. Our initial contact was James who came over to our apartment, showed us some comps/data and discussed what a realistic sale price might be. Paula was our agent for both deals. She was holding open houses every weekend to get the apartment sold. If she could not make it, James would fill in. We also went to view houses with Paula who was very good about pointing things out that we might not have noticed otherwise. She was also very flexible about scheduling and was able to take calls at odd times and respond quickly. It was great that Paula was able to put together data and help us feel confident about what to offer for different houses. Paula attended the home inspection and final walkthrough for the house we ended up buying. I found Paula to be especially helpful at the final walkthrough with checking appliances, outlets, etc. She really helped to make this step, along with all the others, much less stressful. For selling, Yoreevo charges a more reasonable commission than most brokerages. For buying, they credit some of their commission back to the buyer in the form of a rebate which is great! Thanks again Paula and James! I would definitely recommend Yoreevo for both selling and buying. read more