Angela has been nothing short than amazing! Angela has a lot of knowledge and expertise of the…read moreneighboring area and apartments. Because of this, she was to address and answer all of our questions. She was very thorough with our applications and paperwork and super patient. She is very punctual and very organized with our scheduling and accommodated us last minute. Without her we would not have closed on the day we closed! Thank you Angela for your amazing service and we cannot be happy enough. I highly recommend Angela for anyone looking for an agent that goes above and beyond.

Angela was very professional and always accessible anytime I needed to speak or meet with her…read more She's extremely knowledgeable of the current real estate market trends and property values. She went out of her way to negotiate the best possible price between us and the buyer. She also readily communicated amicably with our real estate attorney which was a great help. I highly recommend Angela Staraya!

I agreed to leave a positive review after successfully negotiating a reduced fee due to…read moremisinformation provided at the time of showing. Four years later updating as my neighbor and I have been forced out of our apartments by the DOB due to a slew of violations on the property- the most important ones being the illegal construction of backyard doors and conversion of a storage cellar into dwelling spaces- our bedrooms. Nice clause on the bottom of the broker agreement releasing these folks of any liability after happily telling me I could easily fit a queen sized bed in a death trap. These "expert advisors" are in cahoots with some of the filthiest slumlords in BK. Always check the DOB website for violations certificates of occupancy and landlord watchlists before proceeding.

Note: Today, 4/08/14, I received three voice messages from Melissa with management's contact…read morenumber. Thank you, Mr. Hill for following up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At first BAB seemed like a professional, prompt establishment. However, the agent I worked with, Melissa, basically lied about many details of the apartment I ended up renting and was only out to make her part of the commission. The apartment was being "renovated" when I saw it. Melissa said the landlord would replace everything, put screens in the window and that the apartment came with a ceiling fan in the kitchen. Melissa stated that the landlord is great and the "super" does excellent work. She was very persistent when it came to collecting the deposits and fees, but her dedication fell off shortly afterwards. I requested to see the apartment again before the move in date to ensure all repairs had been made. BAB was unable to make that happen and began diverting my questions to the agent representing the landlord. On my move-in date, the "super" was still repairing the bathroom, there were no refrigerator or stove, the ceiling fan had been replaced with a used light fixture, the windows did not have any screens, and a filthy stove hood was in the kitchen. (The appliances were delivered after 6 PM that evening. Therefore, I didn't have any heat because National Grid could not turn on the gas without a stove.) Over the last month, I have made several requests to have BAB do something about all these issues, but nothing has been done. When I began my complaint to Melissa, she tried to say that she didn't say everything would be "new" or "replaced". She basically just stopped responding to me. At that time, Ernest became the contact person, and he assured that everything would be taken care of. He claimed to have contacted the landlord's agent and more useless promises were made. I was told that the super would replace the hood and install the screens "when the weather got warmer". I recently followed up with the super and he told me that he doesn't install screens. Communication has been horrible. They haven't even been able to supply a contact number for management...just the address to mail monthly rent checks. This has been a disappointing experience. My next step will be contacting a lawyer to see what my rights are concerning this mishap. I have a huge paper trail to document everything. It's great to see how wonderful BAB has been for everyone else...wish it could have been for me as well.

Buying a home in New York is a notoriously complicated process to navigate. As first-time buyers,…read moremy fiancee and I were overwhelmed with how to even begin. We are so, so fortunate that a friend-of-a-friend recommended working with Jessica and the Bateman Fields Team! From our very first phone call with Jessica, when she walked us through each step in the process, to the final walk through, when she negotiated a last-minute closing credit for a malfunctioning toilet, we knew we were in good hands. Jessica brought years of market experience and relationships with other brokers, a deep knowledge of the neighborhoods where we were interested in buying, a creative eye about how to turn an empty apartment into a home, and the tenacity to get the deal done when we found the perfect place. Most of all, we knew we could trust Jessica and her team to help us make one of the biggest decisions of our lives.

Jessica and team were great to work with, very efficient with their feedback/recommendations…read more(including contractor referrals), and made the process very seamless. I've bought and sold 15+ homes and this was the most painless realtor relationship of any transaction.

As a real estate attorney, I have worked closely with Lara on countless transactions and can say…read morewith confidence that she is one of the best out there. Lara is a true expert in her field and takes a hands on approach with every transaction. Whether she is representing a Buyer or a Seller, Lara always goes the extra mile for her clients and maintains a high level of involvement at every stage of the process. She is knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Her collaborative approach is a considerable asset that allows every transaction to proceed with ease and efficiency. Lara is an absolute pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to any buyer or seller in the market for a real estate agent who truly cares about her clients!

Recently worked with Lara and can't recommend her highly enough! Experienced, personable and…read moreattentive, she was able to help us find the perfect house! She was always responsive and insightful, using her wealth of experience to help us figure out solutions to be able to make our move in a complicated market. Her knowledge and integrity are something that have earned her the impeccable reputation she possesses. If you're looking to buy or sell, look no further. You will never regret working with Lara Liquori. Thank you Lara!!

I worked with Michael O'Brien when apartment hunting, and he did an excellent job. He listened to…read morewhat we needed, showed us many units in a short period of time, got us in and out, and didn't overcomplicate the process. He looked for ways to sweeten the deal. He was also super responsive, knowledgable and communicative throughout. Highly recommend working with him, he knows his areas like the back of his hand!

I'm writing a review for the leasing agent, Michael O'Brien, who is the most thoughtful,…read moreprofessional, and responsible agent I've ever met! He responds to emails incredibly fast and thoroughly answers every question. My leasing process had to be handled completely online but he still made everything run so smoothly. I ran into Michael in person on my move-in day, and he was so kind to show me around and help set up my e-key. He continues to check in even after I moved in to ensure everything goes well. He's always there being supportive! I feel absolutely lucky and grateful to have Michael as my leasing agent.

Susan & team are fantastic realtors. They know the Montclair, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge areas very…read morewell. Susan really listened to us when we told her what we were looking for, and helped us find the perfect place. She sent us great suggestions and steered us away from things that she knew would go over our budget or wouldn't fit what we wanted. THey're the best!

Susan helped us find our house in Montclair. We had a very small radius to be walking distance to…read moremy father. We also didn't necessarily have Montclair house money. She was so helpful, knowledgeable and persistent! She was also an amazing advocate for us once we did find a house and make an offer. She's also an amazing resource for every local need a homeowner could have! She doesn't forget about you once the deal is done but says "Please always call me for recommendations". We closed 6 months ago and I'm still getting recommendations from her as new house needs arise. I can't recommend her enough!!!!

I originally found MyGradPad on facebook when searching through potential brokers to use for my…read moremove into NYC. I was debating between NextStep Realty and MGP. MyGradPad posted an apartment on facebook that looked to be exactly what I wanted, so I sent over an email and got a response almost immediately. Brittny, the owner of the company and the broker, scheduled a time for me to visit the apartment within 24 hours. The apartment is beautiful and I couldn't be happier. Brittny was extremely flexible with scheduling meetings and responded to emails, texts, phone calls very promptly. She made what could have been a very stressful process into an enjoyable one! My only complaint would be that once I was approved for the lease, I wasn't given much information or direction on the move-in process. Despite this, I would recommend MGP to anyone, especially recent grads, looking for a stress-free apartment search.

Working with MyGradPad has been a very smooth and straightforward process. The agents were very…read moreclear in describing the process of applying for an apartment in NYC including all the fees and paperwork. Since this was my first move from California, they took the time to really understand me and what I expected from my ideal apartment in addition to clearly explaining the nuances of NYC. Ultimately, I ended up with a great apartment, paid a discounted broker fee and had a lot of fun working with MyGradPad and its reps. In a sea filled with rude/shady agents, MyGradPad is definitely the pearl. I would definitely recommend MyGradPad for all your current and future apartment needs.

I first met Melaine when I was apartment hunting back in 2018. She was very responsive and…read moreprofessional. We met up to view the apartments and it felt great working together from the beginning. Melaine was kind to me, she knew the neighborhoods well, and asked relevant questions which helped narrow down the apartment search. A few years later, I worked with her when looking for a home to buy. Melaine was patient throughout the process, scheduled the appointments, and came with us to view the properties. She wasn't afraid to ask the difficult questions of the sellers, even if that meant we'd walk away from the sale. Unlike other realtors, Melaine was very knowledgeable and competent, she came prepared to all the appointments and despite being busy, I always felt she honed in on the purchase requirements and individual tastes very keenly. Recently, Melaine helped us close on our first home. We couldn't have done it without her.