Same as the other Corcoran agents; no communication…read more Regardless of acceptance/interest or not, communication is key to any service business. Level up your game.

Teri was my agent when I bought a co-op apartment as a first-time homebuyer in Brooklyn. She was…read moresuch a pro to work with. She has a great knowledge of the market and she was an incredibly valuable resource as I learned the ins and outs of buying a co-op in NY. She guided me through the entire process and provided excellent recommendations for banks, lawyers, inspectors, and everyone else I needed to purchase my home. Through the entire process, I felt like I was in good hands. And even during the stressful moments, I knew that Teri was looking out for my best interests. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in NY looking to buy or sell.

Joanna sold a coop with the HARDEST co-op board imaginable. They turned down a cash offer just…read morebecause they didn't like the Woman's mother! But, thank goodness, she got it sold. She has great people associated with her too for property readiness. She went waaaay beyond any real-estate agent I have EVER worked with and I have a LOT of experience to know She is better and smarter than any I worked with. ​

I knew she would work hard for me when she showed to clean my windows by hand…read more Joanna was the best guide I could hope for. Step by step she guided me through the process of selling my apartment and provided excellent advice. In the end I got a very good price for my studio in Park Slope. Let her do her job. Hire her.

Inhumane bunch of people. Berman Realty is a multigenerational family business (patriarch Joe &…read moresons Marc and Stephen) who seem to have lost sight of what it means to interact with humans. (Stephen is friendly. The other two are deeply unpleasant and tyrannical.) They're very nice when they're getting you to sign, but this pivots quickly once you're a tenant. Unless you walk on needles around them (or even if you do), they'll easily get nasty with you in a totally unwarranted way. The apartments themselves are really not great - prewar and dated with minimal amenities. The heat was uncontrollably hot and uncomfortable (85 degrees in the winter with all my windows open) and very loudly hissing radiators. The tenant below me had a ceiling fan that made my bedroom sound like a washing machine. They took months to repair a very bad leak in my wall (the walls across the length of my entire apartment looked like they had shingles) because the building is on a single boiler. There was no laundry in the building, and I used the coin-operated laundry in the basement of another unit a block away. They offered and then rescinded my lease renewal and hounded me out of the apartment when I took too long to get my shoes out of the hallway. I look back and can't believe I paid that much to live in that dusty, moldy shoebox of an apartment. SO MUCH DUST even though I vacuumed every week. When I moved into the apartment I had serious allergies, and later on the allergies subsided but I would get sick much more frequently than I ever had in my life. For the amount of rent they charge, you shouldn't be living in a health hazard.

We rented from the Berman's for a few years. They were always fair, provided timely/effective…read moremaintenance, and respectful. I would rent again if in the market and highly recommend them.

Excellent, I cant say enough good things about them. Super honest straight forward- a real family…read morerun business with no bs sales pitches, showed me what I wanted to see and found me a great place at a great price, they even called me a week later to see how I liked it. They know the area, they've been here over 40 years, ignore all this big fancy names and faceless real estate agents they just want your money. They have also found fantastic tenants for friends of mine. Fantastic The only one I didn't trust in the office was the cat- he's shady- somehow he knew I had a pet bird.

I cannot say enough good things about this 5th generation company and the people who work there -…read morewith each of whom is a pleasure to do business. It is a family company, carrying all of the positive qualities that that entails: Genuine caring, concern and attention, all with a human touch . They helped my daughter find the perfect apartment for her, and they did it with a personal investment and involvement in her situation that is impossible to find in today's incredibly competitive and, yes, aggressive rental market. They asked detailed and thoughtful questions about her priorities, and truly understood the challenges we had met in our lengthy and frustrating search for her new home. Also, their connection to the community of Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill runs deep. They know the market like no others, handling rental properties for landlords/owners whom they have known for decades - from generation to generation. Mike, Steven and Michael are all wonderful people and they make finding a new home in this neighborhood much less difficult; the results are fantastic. I recommend Carroll Gardens Realty with no reservation - but with great enthusiasm!

As far as brokers (generally the WORST) and management companies go, this place is the cream of the…read morecrop. I had to move during the height of Covid when my landlord decided to turn my apartment into her art studio (thanks, Tina) and Michael Cohen helped me find a beautiful apartment, a block from the park for a great price - and no fee! He was an absolute pleasure to work with from the viewing through the lease signing and was even able to secure me a multi-year lease (you gotta lock in those Covid deals, ya know?!) This company also manages my building and I've had zero issues in the almost 8 months I've lived here. They send exterminators regularly (totally preventative - I've had zero pests) and Gary is super responsive anytime I've had a question or an issue with my apartment. A+!

We now have been with Slope Realty for a decade, growing our family and changing apartments along…read morethe way. They've been great the whole time. I like to think we've been good tenants (pay on time, follow rules, don't paint the kitchen pink, etc.) -- but they've also been great landlords. They fix things fast, give us ample notice with required maintenance, and accommodate various requests we have had within reason. I recommend Slope Realty and would definitely rent from them in the future as well.

After working with others who claimed to be experts in the field, and local area, I was referred to…read moreJanine. She might be based in BKLYN but she is a true expert on NY as a whole. More importantly she is an expert on the market as a whole, she knows how to market to potential clients and just overall has her finger on the pulse of the NY real estate market. What I liked best about Janine is that she has the exact right balance of Hustle and Bluntness. She's going to call it as she sees it and then Hustle to get the job done for you as she has done for us! I can't say enough about her abilities and I look forward to working with her on future properties when they are ready for the market.

Janine was amazing! Went well above and beyond taking care of us as buyers in Manhattan! She knows…read morethe industry, market and is just great to work with! We definitely had several hiccups and she had our back and got it done!

Lisa was very patient as I hit a few snafus trying to login to our remote notary session. She's…read moreprofessional, friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend her services which saved me time and expense in traveling to her office.

Highly recommend and reliable. Use these folks…read moreWe had a small window of time and they came to our rescue. Thank goodness

Amazing level of service, Zealestate is a true professionals!…read more I was in situation when my moving date was in 6 days and i still haven't find my new place. Even if you have good credit score and money, it's still not easy to find a good place and have a reasonable realtor who can help you, there are so many details you need to know. I decided to give a try this company. First i got the call from Sam, he asked me what apartments i'm looking for and he sent me list with 5 places. They all were actually very good, I picked the one that was closest to my work and I scheduled showing. I met with Marvin and he was incredibly professional, honest and upfront. He answered to all my questions and showed me apartment, literally everything was clear and transparent for me. There was no weird feeling like with other agents I met recently and he was responding very fast to my messages. I applied in the evening and the next day in the morning i got the answer that I approved. It was very quick, specially when I didn't have much time left to find a new place, they just literally saved me! I wish I worked with them before in the beginning of the month, so I could save myself a lot of time and avoid so many problems with searching new places. Everything just went so smooth. Definitely recommend to everyone, you can rely on these guys. Everything went on high level of service and painless for me. Marvin and Sam, thank you again!

Unfortunately, my experience with Zealestate would receive zero stars if possible. It started off…read morefine. We enjoyed our apartment, but then Zealestate broker (Omar Saeed Butt) worked with our landlord to jack up prices in the final years. The tactics were bold and stressful. On multiple occasions Omar would come to our apartment after 11PM and tell us we would need to pay more. He would stand in our kitchen and rant for 30+ minutes about how he knew Mayor Adams and cared about us. These were intimidating and unnecessary. This is during our active lease! When we eventually left to buy our own place, Omar got involved with the landlord and they withheld a reference until we agreed to give them additional money beyond forfeiting our deposit and moving out weeks early. I typically don't leave reviews like this, but anyone considering working with Omar/Zealestate should think twice.

We highly recommend working with Peter McGuire of Smith Hanten Properties--and not just because…read morehe's probably the best-dressed real estate agent we've ever met. After our tenant of 15 years moved on, we turned to Peter, whose deep knowledge of the local market helped us price and position our newly renovated apartment perfectly. He created professional photos and an excellent video, then marketed them broadly, generating strong interest right away. Peter carefully screened candidates, met them in person, and kept us informed every step of the way. The result: a great tenant, a smooth process, and the confidence that we had a true professional (with great style) in our corner.

I'm finding myself difficult to write this as I know this will blemish the amazing 5 star record…read more But my experience is SOOOOO awful it should not go without telling. James Lola is a horrible individual. And when you recall stories of despicable brokers, he embodies ALLLL of that. This perspective comes from a renter interested in a home James has exclusive rights to. This apartment is located on Hoyt St and I feel terrible for the homeowners he represents. The one major issue was the ability to get into the home. Due to the fact that there were current tenants residing in the space, access was limited. This is very understandable to myself and all. I followed up with James for several days until he responded with an option that worked. Sidebar - I had to do all of the follow up. On my final attempt to confirm a time with James, he responded by asking if my partner is coming. Let's put a few things out there. 1) If you're a New Yorker, We all know how cut throat the real estate industry is. 2) It's preferable by brokers that all parties are in attendance for the viewing, but when it doesn't work due to limited access then it doesn't work. And my partner is a doctor with irregular hours. 3) It's not difficult to know right away if an apartment is a good fit or not. And if it is, a second visit is not unwarranted. Back to the story of James. James responds with "we require all adults who will occupy to view together, at least the first time. We can't rent an apartment to people who haven't seen it, and whom we haven't met." Now, I personally have seen an apartment without my partner. He has done the same. And we do understand this is a preferred option but given the difficulty of being able to get access because of the current tenants, the very limited viewing hours, attempting to see the place for a week, and the fact that my partner also has a hard schedule due to his career, I would have HOPED there would be some flexibility since I could see it on Wed and he could see it on Friday if I felt this would be a great fit. After James response, I decide to immediately call him and have a conversation. And THIS is where sh*t hits the fans!!

This review is for Allan. Where to even begin! I have lived in NYC my entire life, and I've never…read moremet a real estate agent who seemed like they actually cared. Allan was personable, extremely responsive, and truly went above and beyond to make our apartment dreams come true. Even when we hit a snag with our application due to a pet issue, Allan expertly maneuvered the situation and left both us as the tenants as well as the property manager and landlord feeling comfortable and excited about the agreement. Allan's 40 years of experience is abundantly clear - he is truly a matchmaker for people looking for one of a kind homes in Carroll Gardens. We cannot thank you enough! - Maria and Sophie

Wow. I'm still struggling to believe how rude Allan Gerovitz was during my initial consult with him…read morethis morning on the phone. I reached out because of positive reviews on this site and am now struggling to understand them. I've actually never written a Yelp review before in my life, but I was so shocked by his abrasive attitude that I was moved to do so. From the start of our conversation, he consistently interrupted me, was absolutely disinterested in who I was (I told him what my job is--I'm an English teacher--and he said "I didn't ask you what your job was"), and seemed most interested in where I had read positive reviews about him. When I couldn't remember "yelp" immediately, he berated me and said his question was 'extremely simple' and he 'needed to know where the reviews were.' I would strongly advise against reaching out to this man, who exhibited zero kindness or respect toward me today. Thanks.