Finding the perfect apartment in New York can be a difficult experience. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to find an apartment on StreetEasy listed by Scott Schiller. The pictures and description of the apartment were spot on (something which is not always the case) and the entire process was clearly explained. I've switched apartments five times while living in New York and working with Scott was my best broker experience, he truly listens to your needs and finds the perfect place that checks all boxes. My appreciation for Scott grew even more when I was approved for the apartment and learned that Scott would be the apartment manager. Anytime I had a question about the apartment (even trivial things like holiday gift expectations from the building doorman and staff), Scott was there to provide support and guidance. I have the highest respect for Scott and would recommend him to anyone searching for an apartment. read more

Recently I moved to NYC from California. After looking for 14 apartments in 2 days and going through 2 brokers, I came across Gilad. Gilad understood what I was looking for and fortunately he found a studio that suit my needs and it only took once. He was very understanding and helped me through the process. He constantly followed up and he went above and beyond so that I did not lose the apt that I was applying for. Overall, I was very pleased with Gilad's service and I highly recommend him when looking for a place to live. He knows the area well and knows how to find the right apt within one's budget read more

I have finished off a property search with Anchor's Real Estate Agent, Ian Sossen. Ian - aside from years of experience - is an agent that truly works for his clients/customers in their quest for better living conditions. He is very knowledgable about most areas in Manhattan and has a firm grasp about the "appetites" of many high-end management companies (what they are looking for so the applicants will promptly qualify for approval be it in rental or purchase.) As observed, on numerous occasions, he has an excellent long-standing professional relationships with a number of realty firms and several co-brokers; that is to say he is respected by his peers and my a number of his clients, like myself. I have already given several of his business cards to associates of mine whom are looking to purchase high-end market real estate. If you have been burned by using other realtors in Manhattan, as I have in the past, you should make one last effort and contact Ian Sossen at Anchor Associates. read more

Jhonatan Ocampo is an amazing broker. I had trouble getting my first apartment and had to find something within 2 days. He automatically responded to my email which was after office hours and even offered to chat on the phone. I met with him the first thing in the morning and saw the unit. He helped me apply for the unit and even helped me navigate my way through New York using the subway and helping me find my way around as I am new to the city (from Los Angeles). He has an amazing personality that is very easy going. He is very on top of all his clients needs and knows what is needed in order for you to get approved with your application. He follows up with you without you having to follow up with him and makes you feel at ease. If you are new to NY and want to work with an easy going broker, I would definitely recommend Jhonatan. NY brokers are known to be aggressive sharks but Jhonatan is very hospitable, patient and listens to his clients. Although, I am still in the processing of getting an apartment with Jhonatan I will only book through him when I can move around December of this year. He definitely cares about all his clients and follows up even if you use other brokers or decide to look for something else. He cares for all his clients. I would trust this broker and I highly recommend him. You would be wasting your time with other brokers who just want your money or for you to apply to almost everything and anything. I have had work with brokers that do not even let you get in a word in edge wise or do not even follow up with you after you have applied and you are left in doubt. Jhonatan never leaves you in doubt. Jhonatan, thank you so much for all your help, hospitality and kindness. Even though, I am not prepared to get an apartment at the moment, I truly value your time and business. I will definitely use you for all my apartment searches in the future as I am now a New Yorker. I definitely look forward to working with you again! read more

Shenna Vaughn helped us find an apartment with everything we were looking for. Highly would recommend her!

The people at Anchor Associates treat their clients with proper due care. And by that I don't just mean these agents know the lay of the land in this brutal yet rewarding city. I don't just mean they treat you with respect and hear you out for YOUR needs. On top of their fantastic focus on service this company from the upper management to the receptionists are warm and welcoming and a whole lot of fun. That's what you want in a broker. People who are serious about this business, but also treat you like a respected guest in their house too. Now let me focus on my guy Paul Figueroa. This man is Mr. New York hands down. A friend back in LA referred me to Paul (I pretty much had no connections to this city with the exception of Paul at this point), and given my experience working with him I am certain very few people know as much about NYC as he does. On top of that, even with our quick shifting needs he knew on the button what we should look at and the turnaround we needed to have. The guy is honest and won't sugarcoat it, which I highly respect. Hopefully won't have to move again soon, but when I do I know where to go. read more

These people are frauds. An agent named Audrey Blair used my address as a renting listing to lure people in. I've reported Anchor NYC to apartments.com and will continue to do so until they stop using my address. read more

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For some reason Anchor had Yelp remove my previous review based on content guidelines because I posted it for all three locations. Originally, I was unclear which branch Nick works for. Note- I am re-posting it here because prior to removal Val S replied to my review on this page about Nick. Also checked and Nickolas Gofarth works in Chelsea/Flatiron. I assume this fits the rule that I review the location I had an experience with? Commence my original review- which was written the day of- when Nick quit on me after telling me to go to a cafe as he researches for apartments that may fit my criteria. Thankfully, Yelp gives you a copy of the reviews they take down. :) "My situation: I am writing this review in a cafe...because my broker quit on me. I chose Anchor due to Yelp reviews. I cancelled an appt with another broker while in NYC to work with Anchor Associates alone due to those reviews. I chose Anchor because of the reviews of Gilad. He was great very communicative but he transferred me to Nick (Nicholas) Gofarth because I had contacted three months in advance. Communication- Good in the beginning. I initially contacted with my needs, wants, etc. Then with a week until our confirmed meeting less communication. I confirmed the week before about the date but was told time and place will be decided later. 15 hrs before our appt day I emailed again because I got worried when I received no details for our confirmed appointment. The apartment showing- Nick arrived 15 minutes late. First apartment Nick showed was above my maximum budget and did not follow my needed characteristics. While i said Im willing to go above budget, that would only be if we can find an apartment I liked. Other issues- Not very lit- one small window less than one foot wide...(lit was one of my needs) Ongoing construction- I pointed it out and Nick rolled his eyes and said it should be a consideration. No details when it would end. I told him it was a bit loud and not exactly what I was looking for. Instead of asking me to clarify, he had this look on his face and said incredulously, "You know you are moving into NYC, right? All the apartments will be like this." I was shocked. Yes, I am moving to NYC...I lived here last summer and I asked my friends who lived here about their apartments and their rent before meeting with him....No sir, the apartment you showed is not exemplar of all NYC apartments. Also, are you representing the landlord or me? He was nearly rolling his eyes with a smirk on his face so I asked if this would be a problem. He said no but he didn't know these were main concerns...even though I had put it in the Needs category rather than Wants for both quiet and light... He then suggested another neighborhood and told me he would go back to the office and look up apartments NOW that he knew what I wanted...What the ten emails I sent you since March were not clear enough? He told me to go eat lunch or hang out in a cafe for two hours...I figure oh well everyone makes mistakes. Maybe he'll find apartment that satisfies my wanted characteristics in the two hours. An hour later, I'm in the cafe and he emails me to say he can't work with me. I can't comment on any other associate here but I found Nick Gofarth unreliable, not listening to my values, and a bit pushy as an apt broker. Well now that I am here in NYC, I guess I will have to find another broker and agency. If you are coming in from out of town, don't rely on this company or you'll be like me...in a cafe looking at all the broker referrals your friends and family sent ....last minute .... Good luck to others looking!" Edit - I ended up being saved by a broker at another agency. I add this so prospective renters can have an informational context before making their decisions. The apartments that Nick SAID do not exist in NYC do. I was able to see 6 apartments that fit my criteria to a T (budget, neighborhood, physical characteristics such as light, quiet, etc), the very next day because the other broker found them for me within 24 hour notice. read more

This review is for Seth Vacirca- My roommate and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Seth and he was extremely helpful and patient during the entire process. He moved around his schedule to fit us in, and met up with us on weekends (since my roommate and I both had hectic schedules). He was always accommodating, thoughtful and honest about everything. He kept us updated constantly with changing prices and availability; he took notes on what places we loved and didn't and why. Best yet, Seth didn't let leasing management companies pressure (or scare) us into renting anything and never pushed anything on us - he always looked out for our best interests. I'm so grateful for his help and couldn't have asked for a better broker! If you are in need of any help with finding your next home in NYC, DEFINITELY contact Seth!! read more

I had my doubts, but at least they got me an apartment. Unfortunately, that's the best thing I have to say about my Anchor experience. I was moving from Chicago and hired Anchor based on Yelp reviews to find a furnished short term rental in NYC. I must have gotten a dud or these reviews are too dated. This was one of the most stressful experiences I've ever had trying to rent. Possibly the worst communication of any commissioned person I've ever met (possibly, I mean definitely). I found myself leaving message after message just to check in on the status of an apartment. The broker sent me text messages at 11:00 at night to show up to an apartment first thing the next morning. i got another call with no notice that i had to drop what i was doing and come look at an apartment right then and there or "it would be gone." I get that good apartments don't last, but I felt like I would get a guilt trip if I didn't like something even after it was clearly not what I was looking for up front. After forking over $20k for an apartment, I didn't even get a lease until two days before move in. The broker knew this was a temporary place so I could find another apartment. Talk about low hanging fruit for a follow up commission. I didn't even get so much as a thank you for your business or a follow up call to ask if everything was good. Never again read more

Having worked elsewhere with two of the shadiest brokers I could possibly imagine, I was recommended to Gilad Paz. Thank God. I felt like I was finally working with someone that showed an interest in what I was looking for. Gilad was super patient, and didn't rush me into making any decisions. I really appreciated his flexibility, and that he actually searched within my price range (most brokers seem to push you up....as if your budgets were sent arbitrarily!) But thanks to Gilad, I found the perfect pad for the perfect price. read more

Nick Campbell and Jimmy Fernandes were extremely helpful and by far the nicest brokers I have ever worked with. I was against paying a broker fee completely, but after working with Nick and Jimmy i wanted to give them my business as well as recommend them to all my friends looking for an apartment. They were patient and did not push us into an apartment at all. they left the decision completely up to my boyfriend and I and they were kind and helpful without making me feel bad for asking a million questions. We plan to use Nick and Jimmy for all our apartment searches going forward and I highly suggest them if you are in the market for a NYC apartment and are looking for understanding, caring people! read more

Marcel went out of his way to help me find an apartment. He was very good at communicating with me and keeping me inn the loop. He was pleasant and easy to deal with! read more

Gilad Paz is an awesome! Not only has this guy helped us find the perfect spot in less than 24 but he constantly follows up and checks on us even after 1 month! I've moved every year and worked with multiple agents. I think I just found my permanent to go agent. Thanks Gilad! read more

Emily has now backdoor pinged me on my email multiple times now to remove this review. Like what??? That just makes me feel like Anchor's yelp page is crafted with 5 star reviews to up their business and they've probably asked others with poor experiences to remove their reviews as well. read more

Gilad Paz made finding my new apartment such an ease. I was dreading finding a great apartment that I was looking for within my budget but Gilad tried his best and I found it! Definitely let him know what you really think about the apartments you see, he just wants you to be happy with your new place. And if you do find it and it's slightly above your budget, he'll go out of his way to make it work. Also, he's not pushy and sketchy like other brokers. Super friendly and was a pleasure to work with! read more

I worked with Patrick Sullivan and he was friendly, helpful and felt like he was being honest with me not just trying to sell me on an apartment. He found me listings that we're even on other websites yet and found listings that were what I asked for, not just what he was trying to sell. I totally recommend Patrick and had a great experience working with him. read more

I worked with Mark Nishikiori and I will explain why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. Don't get me wrong, I have been MORE THAN HAPPY to work with Mark but here is the situation. The studio was advertised on Craigslist as a "No-Fee Apartment", which immediately caught my attention. I then sent an email and Mark came back to me very promptly. He said we should meet ASAP so we don't lose the unit. However, when we met, he found out the building was not paying the brokers anymore, which meant I, the customer, had to pay for a broker's fee. I agreed to pay for the fee because at that point, I had no time left to look for other places and I would have been willing to pay for it anyway if I knew about it beforehand but in my mind, when sending that email, I was really glad I did not have to worry about it. Mark claimed he did not know he would not get paid by the building either but I felt it was his responsibility to make sure it was a "no-fee apartment" before advertising it in such category. And so, whenever I was trying to "negotiate", he basically stated that it was now or never, because he could find other clients immediately who would be willing to pay for the broker's fees. With that said, I want to highlight the GOOD points because yes, there is more than one. Despite this incident, Mark has been a truly amazing real estate agent AND friend. He understood my situation and I felt like he dealt with it as if it was his own problem. He is specialized in helping international people find an apartment in New York so I thought he knew his job very well! In addition, he managed to negotiate the monthly rent and the security deposit because he knew I could not afford to pay a huge amount of money upfront. He also told me about the surroundings (where to shop, where to do grocery shopping, etc.). He sometimes visits the building to show other available units to his clients and it's nice to see him and say hi. I'm very grateful I got to work with Mark because 3 years later, I'm actually still living in that same unit :) read more

My roommate and I were from So Cal and needed to find a place in NYC for school. I never knew how fast pace NYC is on the apartment thing that It was hard even researching for some because it required that I had to be physically there. I decided to look for a broker instead, in hopes that it would ease the stress on my fam. I googled for a broker and stumbled upon VU TRAN, one of the brokers at this real estate. Contacted him and found out he was from Cali also, which was awesome!! He was very professional and easy going. Since he's viet, it was easy for my dad and my roommate's dad to communicate with him regarding their concerns of the type of apt they wanted my friend and I to live in and the area of NYC since we've never been. I was so glad that we were able to find an apt within 2-3 days of turning in the app and being approved for it for a 1 br flex as a 2br. Everything went smoothly and I truly appreciate the business the Anchor knights. read more

Ronny Zimin is THE MAN. I've worked with Ronny twice and I can say that he truly was an advocate. He worked hard to find me an apartment in a short amount of time in a very difficult market. He's a guy you can trust which is very rare among brokers. I love my new apartment--it's exactly what I was looking for in my price range and in the absolute best location. He showed me 20 apartments in a weekend and I was certain that he'd do anything to help me out. He's personable, professional with the right amount of tenacity to get you exactly what you're looking for. The man has hustle and integrity and I highly recommend you get in touch with him the next time you're looking to buy or rent in New York. read more

Looking for my first apartment in NY was such a fun experience for me because I felt like Jhonatan & I were just two good friends hanging out in the city. Jhonatan's big smile and warm personality are so contagious and he made what is typically a dreaded experience into one that is so memorable for me. Not only was I able to find the perfect new home, but I also made a new friend and I feel so incredibly lucky to have met Jhonatan. He was there for me each step of the way from figuring out what I'm looking for, to checking out a number of units all over the city, to signing the lease and celebrating over Columbian pastries together! I know there are a million agents out there, but Jhonatan is really special. You won't find another agent who is as genuine as he is. If I were you, I'd reach out to Jhonatan Ocampo right now :) read more

Was in the market to find an apartment in Astoria and was having trouble finding one that would meet our requirements (3 good sized-equal bedrooms for 3 working professionals), until I found Marija and her fantastic posting. Her listing was very professional, detailed and straight forward. The pictures on the listing gave me a great idea of what the apartment looked like. After seeing the place, she was very knowledgeable about the unit as well as the area. During the lease signing process she was very accessible. I mainly used Craig's List to search for apartments, and do not understand why most agents are so vague and ignorant about their listings. Rest assured, this is not the case with Marija though! Would recommend her services. read more

I am so grateful that I found Vidal Benbasat. He was kind, professional and honest. He took the time to educate me about the market, neighborhoods and was fully transparent about broker fees. He asked questions, listened to what I wanted and then thoughtfully came up with possibilities. Vidal loves what he does and it shows. I had the sense that he wanted nothing more than to find me an apartment that I loved. And I did, thanks to him. read more

A+++. I would recommend this company and specifically Jhonatan Ocampo to anyone who is looking for an apartment. Picking up everything and moving to New York is never easy but Jhonatan was there to help me find an incredible apartment that fits all of my needs. read more

I wish I could rate higher than 5 stars. Jhonatan Ocampo was truly a professional and put in above and beyond the required effort to help me and my roomate find a place. Jhonatan was available all day for communication and always had new apartments to check out. As a picky customer, I had an apartment style in mind and wouldn't stray from it too much and Jhonatan took that and he delivered! Incredible service to his customers this guy rocks! read more

Jhonatan Ocampo is very responsive, well-informed, and extremely pleasant to work with. He quickly provided me with a list of available units after our conversation on my search criteria and set-up viewings immediately. Despite not finding my desired apartment immediately, he continued to communicate any and all inventory that he saw that may fit my needs. Overall, would highly recommend! read more

Matt Deiger could not have been more professional or informative during our search. The apartments we were shown were exactly what we were looking for and made a frankly brutal apartment search easier. I wish we had worked with him earlier on. If you're looking for an apartment place your confidence in Matt and feel good doing so! read more

Working with Imani Johnson was a pleasure. He was able to show me some great apartments in the city and was extremely nice. Imani has great knowledge of the city; he pretty much has the subway map memorized in his head. He was able to meet with me even as I was running late from a previous appointment and had to reschedule twice. Imani is truly a great broker. Anchor Associate's office is also an inviting place, completely with a glass conference room great for talking business with your broker. This is a plus in any environment like this (I've met with brokers in the middle of a busy office, it's really not the same). read more

I never had a chance to say thank you to Anchor Associates . I am a real estate broker and I was with the company for 5 years . They are a group of amazing people and it was a blessing to find and work form them . The company is a team of extremely well trained and knowledgeable people and they have the latest tools and info to find you an apt .It is still one of the top company's in Manhattan read more

Last year, we worked with Helene Campbell. She understood our needs, mapped the city and helped us find the perfect apartment. Now I walk to work everyday and remain very grateful to Helene for finding me a diamond, that I couldn't find on my own. This year, we were looking for an upgrade we called her again and she was up for the challenge. She found us great options, and restricted the search for broker fees paid (by landlord). Helene thank you for looking out for us! read more

If you want an honest and competent broker (that combination seems rare here in NYC) go with Andrei Turcan. He was recommended to me by a friend who had bumped into him a year after she worked with him to find an apt (she ended up going with a no-fee apt instead) but he remembered her and although she didn't use him, he was very cordial and encouraged her to stay where she was because she had a good deal. When we worked with Andrei, he was very attentive, did his homework, gave us plenty of useful tips and paid attention to our checklist of requirements. Although we found a no-fee apartment ourselves, I will definitely call him again on my next apartment hunt. read more

Kate and Claire are both rock stars agents from Anchor. We were recommended to Claire through a serious of family connections. Claire heard our needs and set up an awesome line up of about 10 apartments for us to see all in one very busy Saturday. Mid week we made some changes to our requirements and the Anchor team immediately took them into consideration and swapped out some of the showings for the Saturday showing to make sure they only showed us apartments that matched our criteria. A few days before the showing Claire had a family event come up and put us in touch with one of her top agents, Kate Walter. Kate was AMAZING! From the minute we met her on the day of our showing she made us feel at ease about the entire process. Kate was fun, relatable, and totally in touch with what we were looking for. Kate worked to make sure that we got the best deal. In each apartment she explained the specifics about the unit and anything to take note of. She explained any benefits and disadvantages of the listing. When we asked for her opinion she happily gave it as an expert and professional. We cannot say enough good things about the team at Anchor and will be referring to anyone looking for help with their next NYC apartment. Thanks so much!!! read more

Absolutely loved my experience working with Audrey Blair. She was so sweet throughout the entire process; called me to deep-dive into my apartment preferences, ideal neighborhoods, and what I would give/take on. I was very early to the search (looking 8-10 weeks out from my move-in date) and she helped guide me through the market. Audrey set up a full day around various neighborhoods so I could see different places that met my needs, as well as how far my dollar would stretch, in each place. I ended up falling in love with the first apartment I saw, but continued the tour to be sure. Under no pressure to commit at all, given that I had about 10 weeks to move, Audrey went above and beyond to secure the apartment I liked, and finalize terms that allowed me to move in later than the landlord asked. She also helped negotiate rent down significantly, and worked with the management company (Aimco) to adjust payment terms, move-in/move-out dates, and clarify terms in the lease around damages, improvements, and more. As someone who negotiates for a living, I drilled into every detail of the contract, and bless her soul, Audrey was there fighting every battle with me until the lease was perfect. Excellent experience (pit stop at a pub included), overall. I would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Marcel Garland in finding an apartment in midtown Manhattan. We reached out to Marcel after seeing an ad on StreetEasy and although that particular unit was not up to what we expected, Marcel immediately showed us other units as per our requirements. He was always on time, never pushy, transparent about everything and answered all our questions patiently. He was also available day and night on the phone and made all the paperwork a real breeze. We were on a time crunch and had less than 2 weeks to find an apartment as our lease term was ending on the previous building, Marcel really went above and beyond to send us multiple listings suiting our requirements. We ended up taking a beautiful apartment which he found for us before it even hit the online websites. It was everything we were looking for and a real steal and we can't thank him enough. Highly recommend. read more

So I'm relocating from Florida and Albert was the best and easiest agent to work with. Trust me I'm a hassle and he did his best with everything to get my dream apartment! I'm so happy i met him because other brokers i spoke with didn't care about what i wanted! He took me around the whole city to show me different options that were my requirements on a time limit! He was amazing and would 100% recommend him to anyone! read more

This review is for Rose Teves. I just signed a lease to rent an apartment, and Rose was my broker. The Negatives: She would get 5 stars but the floor plan she used from Lalezarian Properties, LLC was the wrong one. This is either her fault or Lalezarian's fault, it's not for me to decide, but it led to me signing a lease and expecting things like a door to be attached to the private office when there really is not one there. To be fair, Rose did send me her communications to the leasing office, but it was already too late. Just make sure she has an actual floor plan and don't sign anything if only verbal promises are made. The positives: Rose was quick and exceptional during the entire process. I was searching online and saw one of her listings. I emailed her and she called me back within the hour. I was not able to take her call as I was at work, so she emailed me instead. That worked better for me and I was happy she was so adaptable. The next morning she had three apartments lined up for me to view. After she showed me two of them she better understood my needs and started to line up some other places as well. The good thing about Rose is that she listens and does not pressure you into anything at all. I was not sure if I was going to move and told her that. Rose actually told me it's ok If I decide not to move, or use another Broker too. When I decided I really was going to move, on short notice she arranged for a showing of the place I was considering. Then went I went to sign the lease and she helped guide that process. The nice thing about Rose is that she takes the job very seriously and is not distracted while she spends time with you. I have had brokers before that are inexperienced and can't manage several clients at once, Rose however is fully engaged in the process with you, and she seems to really enjoy what she does. read more

Michael was a true pleasure to work with. He was extremely responsive (not sure he sleeps ever) and was very diligent in ensuring the apartments matched our requirements/criteria. Michael made the search process easier by providing listings that we may not have seen on the public online portals and I actually felt like I didn't need to scour rental websites every day because I was confident Michael would proactively notify us about relevant properties. Michael's demeanor was very pleasant, and he was understanding of our requirements and not pushy. Even after the lease was signed, Michael checked back in just to see how things were going. That's uncharacteristic of other broker's I've worked with, who disappear once they have their deal done. This is a signal of a trustworthy, responsible person who actually cares about finding a place you will be happy in, not just grabbing a dollar. I've been pretty unimpressed with brokers in NYC until I worked with Michael. I've saved him to my address book for the next time I'm looking! read more

When I was looking to buy my first home about three years ago I asked Adam Feinberg for his assistance. I had no idea how much I would come to rely on his judgement. I trusted his opinion with everything from the need for repairs to navigating through the purchase process. Buying your first home is one of the most stressful financial moves you can make. Adam was able to guide me through the process while informing me along the way, reducing my fears and building my confidence. Adam is professional, informed and will always tell you what you need to know. Three years later I am a very satisfied home owner, thanks to Adam. The only thing I regret is not having the opportunity to have him as my agent. read more

Having moved 7 times in 8 years in NYC teaches you a few things and one of those is when you find an amazingly helpful broker, you keep him forever. Gilad Paz is your guy to make apartment hunting a piece of cake! I highly recommend him to anyone. Gilad's quick, professional responsiveness got us set up in one night to check out over 10 apartments in multiple buildings. He was extremely friendly, polite, outgoing and listened to all our wants and needs. He was never pushy and was extremely helpful answering questions, telling us about different areas and buildings. His patience to even take us back to see places within the same night is a true testament that proves his goal is to really help you. Working with Gilad was such a breath of fresh air, I'm a total fan and will be recommending him to all my friends! read more

I had a wonderful experience working with Ben Willig and the Anchor Knights team as he guided me through my first personal real estate transaction. Ben was recommended to me by a close friend, and I myself have already recommended him to another friend and will absolutely continue to do so in the future. Ben is very knowledgeable and always willing to answer every question I had. I learned this from the very first phone call I shared with him which lasted almost three hours on a Friday evening. Off the bat, this told me that as a serious buyer, I would get the benefit of a very serious broker. Rather than brush me off or give very surface-level explanations as I found some brokers to do, Ben dove into the details and rationalized the answers to my questions. This conversation gave us a very solid foundation to work with to start off our relationship. Finding the right place was quite the journey, but Ben makes a great effort to make this as seamless as possible. After a couple conversations and reviewing listings together online, we were off to our first go-around viewing several apartments in just one day. Ben set up all the logistics to make sure we could view all of them one after another with enough time. If he had to drop off briefly for an important appointment, he would make sure another member of his (very friendly) team was available to be there and assist, to ensure that we were always in good hands no matter what. I recognized these as non-trivial time commitments and appreciated it greatly. As I saw more apartments and discussed with him my reactions to different places and my requirements, there was no feeling of pressure from his side. His desire is simply to understand what you want so that you can find what you want. After I finally decided on the apartment, Ben helped me navigate the twists and turns that make up the process of actually closing on Manhattan real estate. There were several complications that came up from the seller side, but Ben made sure to advocate for my needs, keep me informed, and respond to my consistent inquiries. Throughout the closing process, he proved to be incredibly patient and understanding. Probably the most important thing I would want you to take away from my review is that I believe Ben to be a very trustworthy and genuine person. When you're making one of the biggest transactions of your life, you need to have the confidence that this trust enables you to have. read more