We had an amazing experience working with Teddy to buy our first home. As first-time buyers, we had…read morea lot of questions, and he was endlessly patient, available, and kind. He made the process feel manageable and helped us land our dream apartment in Brooklyn. We couldn't recommend him more.

I had an excellent experience with Teddy Cafaro when I purchased my UWS co-op! I am an out of state…read morebuyer and he made arrangements around my limited schedule, showed me an array of choices. We walked up, rode up, saw city views from all types of apartments in my area of choice. I loved on, made an offer and it fairly straightforward from there. He recommended a super RE lawyer to handle things. We closed and he helped me with the walk through and he did everything on my check list. He sent me pictures, face-timed me and helped out in so many ways. Thanks Teddy!! I love my new apartment.

When I cold-called the Agency looking for a realtor, they assigned me to Laura Merrill to help buy…read morean apartment for our daughter (student in NYC). Laura was incredible. She set up 23 (yes - twenty-three) viewings for me in a 3 day weekend and ran around with me the whole time. Kept her cool even when the showing realtor was late once and one time we couldn't get into an apartment. Helped me through the whole buying process - especially the paperwork to get into a co-op. Can't recommend her highly enough. Thank you Laura!

Working with Laura Merrill was such a pleasure. She helped us get 100% ready with our application…read moredocuments before even beginning our tours so that we could be ready to go when the time came to apply. She was responsive and gave great advice. Highly recommend reaching out to her if you're starting your apartment search!

Zena is the absolute best. She listened to our needs and presented three options for an out of…read morestate relocation that hit every criteria, off market and under budget. Most highly recommend!

I cannot recommend Craig Paulson highly enough!…read more I was going through a very challenging personal situation when I started my apartment search, and Craig treated me with immense kindness, empathy, and respect from day one. He went above and beyond to show me a lovely apartment in Brooklyn--complete with a private backyard--owned by a wonderful mother-and-son landlord team. But what truly set Craig apart was his dedication: he was quick in responding to communications and stuck with me through the entire application process, guiding me through every detail until the keys were in my hand. His professionalism, patience, and genuine care turned a stressful time into a successful move. I am incredibly grateful for everything he did for me. If you need a real estate broker who is not only dedicated and sharp but truly cares about his clients as human beings, look no further than Craig Paulson!

Worked with Donald to find a place to live in the NYC area. He is extremely professional,…read moreknowledgeable on the market and processes, and has strong connections to facilitate the search and buying process. Highlights: -Fast and concise communication -Quick turn and flexibility with last minute changes -Strong connections (legal teams, banks, etc.) and a great team to support -Had experience selling in a building we were looking at and was able to maneuver through the process to maximize negotiations for us -Positive attitude! Definitely one of the strong more seasoned real estate agents I've worked with. Thanks Donald!

As I did not know any real estate agents in Brooklyn, I took a chance on-line where I found Donald…read moreLai to help my daughter find an apartment. The result was perfection : he instantly bonded with her and gained her confidence. He introduced her to a range of properties, quickly assessed her preferences and completed the search in two visits. My wife and I met him, when we acted as a sounding board for her on the final tour. She and we found Donald to be highly professional, knowledgable, thorough, personable and patient. His recommendations were totally on target. He also assisted in expediting the rigorous leasing process. We would unequivocally recommend as your real estate agent of choice in Brooklyn, as well has extending that recommendation throughout the City.

Very skeptical about their requirements for a Woodside rental…read more.. The broker told me I had to Zelle a thousand dollars in "good faith" in order to receive an application.... Like that right there feels weird!! The broker also mentioned not to call my bank to get my money back either.. It was mentioned, If i qualify it will be used as a down payment towards the fees.. but still. I personally wasn't comfortable with giving $1k for an "application". Like i have never heard of this.. especially this day in age. if it looks like a scam, feels like a scam... ITS A SCAM!

I was contacted by Jay, the owner of the business simply stating that he was not responsible for…read morethe experience we had, yet it was him personally who delivered the key (that his group had forgotten to give us), his group that had not read over the lease they sent us that was incorrect and his group that assured us the apartment condition. At least take ownership of your screw ups. We literally couldn't get into the apartment that we were paying for because of his group.

As a first time buyer, Sydney is your go to. She is a wealth of knowledge and support and knows the…read moreindustry - particularly the NY region like the back of her hand. It's so important to find a great fit in an agent - especially when you're new to the buying world. We can't recommend her enough!

Thanks Sydney being a very well balanced, informed real estate executive. She provides great input…read morewith a recommendation but gives the space in making your own decision. The use cases for my interactions with Sydney & team were: 1) renting out my place in 2018 2) providing advice on the 2020 rental climate Look forward to continuing the relationship in the future.

I highly recommend Jordyn McKay to help you find an apartment in New York! Prior to working with…read moreher, I was left confused, discouraged, and exasperated by the realtors representing seemingly available apartments. All were unreliable, uninformed, incompetent, and slow to respond--if they responded at all. When they did communicate, it was followed by statements that contradicted their prior remarks or comments that made it appear they had forgotten about prior conversations. They presented an endless string of convoluted and ever-changing moving targets to apply and qualify for apartments. They usually immediately responded to an initial inquiry which was typically followed by the question, "What is your maximum budget?" It seemed as if the available apartment was posted to bait one into reaching out to them. However, any subsequent response appeared dependent on the "maximum budget." That is, if yours was not the highest for which they received then they would never respond to you. On the other hand, Jordyn listened carefully to my requirements, was sensitive to my needs, and forwarded a half dozen apartment options within hours of our first conversation. All of Jordyn's options met my criteria and were better than the ones I had targeted prior to working with her. Once I identified my top choice, Jordyn walked me through the leasing and qualifying process. She metaphorically held my hand through all of the hiccups and curveballs. Jordyn was in constant contact throughout the process. She frequently responded to my texts early mornings and well into the evenings. Jordyn was fully versed in lease agreements and strategies to qualify for apartments. She explained the steps very well and repeatedly demonstrated her acumen in this field. Jordyn allayed my concerns when appropriate and kept me upbeat when I felt discouraged. She was very familiar with all the properties that she forwarded to me as well my preferred neighborhoods. Jordyn had preexisting relationships with the apartment agents which resulted in her serving as an effective liaison for me. Jordyn is extremely charismatic and confident. She pays attention to details and always follows through with her tasks and promises. She is one of the hardest working and dedicated people I have ever met. Simply put, Jordyn is AMAZING! I am skeptical that I would have found an apartment as good as the one I just leased had it not been for Jordyn. I highly recommend Jordyn!

I highly recommend Jordyn. I had a short time frame to move from out of state to NYC for work and…read moreJordyn made it the least stressful process. She set up multiple showings for the few days I was in the city, helped me make sure my application was as strong as possible, and worked with the rental agents to get a lease quickly. Because of her, I found an incredible apartment in my price range and preferred neighborhood and all in my time frame.

This is the dream team. Thanks a million, Grace & Fouad! I really appreciate you both for being so…read morethoughtful, responsive, and always sharing knowledge where you could add. It was because of your expertise that I was able to land my first home in New York. Having spent most of my life in California, this was a bigger milestone than it seemed and I can't thank you enough for helping me put my roots down in one of the most vibrant and soulful communities in Brooklyn. 11 months later, I'm happier than ever and I feel so calm and peaceful in my home. Super grateful to have had your guidance in a very competitive market!

My wife and I were so happy we found Grace and Fouad. They helped us sell our Brooklyn house in…read moreadvance of a cross-country move. We felt immediately comfortable with them from our first call. They were informative, honest, up-front and friendly. Throughout the process they've been communicative and supportive (it's always a stressful experience) - and helped us position our house in the best possible way for a sale that we're incredibly satisfied with. They've behaved with a great combination of professionalism and kindness. And we told them that if/when we ever move back to New York we'll know exactly who to call to help us buy a home.

Finding an apartment in Manhattan is an exhausting, stressful disaster in itself. Do yourself a…read morefavor and do not even bother speaking to an agent from Bond. I had terrible experiences with a handful of different Bond agents until I was completely finished with them. I know, it's tempting to keep going back because their listings are extremely attractive. It's just too bad... none of them are real. If you message them regarding a listing you've seen online, chances are it has "an application pending on it." Why? So that the agent can go "searching" for another apartment for you. They will then tell you to meet them at their office before viewing apartments, to put together a list of non-existent apartments to view. I never met with an agent in person. Why? Because every question I asked the agent, they'd dodge. They'd refuse to give out exact addresses of their apartments, would not tell you what floor the apartment is on, and why? Because they aren't real! I had an agent dodge all of my questions and then text me in a group chat with a colleague of his telling me that he'll meet me on "92nd and 2nd." Great, thanks, extremely specific, please give my number to anyone you'd like. Then, when I told them I didn't make actual arrangements with them because they hadn't answered any of my questions they'd said, "So you're canceling? We don't appreciate being monkey wrenched around. We worked hard today for you. Good luck." So, rude, douchey agents, who don't even have real listings! Save your time and energy. Agents I spoke with: Kevin Damman, Aubree Brown, Tyler Jones, Shawn Sellick, Bryan Leon

I made an appointment with a Broker at Bond Real Estate to view a unit for $1250 on their website…read more The agent, Brent Fleming seemed like a kind individual, I spoke to him briefly on the phone concerning the unit. He answered my questions and alleviated my concerns and was willing to schedule a viewing for the unit. Once we had settled on a time and date, he told me he would provide the address the day of, which should have been a red flag, but I told him that was fine. The day before we were to meet up, Brent sent me a flurry of emails. They were short, saying how the unit i wanted currently had an application on it. But! I could view another unit worth $1275, this one also had an application on it, however it was a weak application! And that I had to act immediately if I wanted to see it. He then proceeded to send a list of application materials needed. I was hesitant, and asked to be updated about other units similar to the $1250 unit, since it seemed to be no longer available. Brent told me that I could still view both the $1250 and $1275 units the next day. So I told him I am not interested in the $1275 that I would like to view the $1250. but Brent did not take too kindly to that and thus his true character began to show. He then began to send emails within a minute of my responses. Brent began to talk down to me and state the obvious price difference of $25 between the two units and oddly enough, how they are owned by the same landlord/super. But I explained to him how the price difference after a year is $300 and since neither of the units were rent-stabilized the price difference would increase later on. Still on his diatribe of rapid fire emails, Brent proceeded to state that I could not afford a broker, since in his mind, me not mindlessly spending money on a random apartment means I do not have any money. He proceeded to lecture me and said that if I was not willing to spend the extra $25, I clearly would not pay a broker's fee of 15% of 12 months rent. I could not understand how he would make that assumption based on me wanting to save money, so I told him to consider the needs of his clients before trying to push an apartment on them. As a response, he decided it was best to calculate the broker's fee and post it on the email since in his mind, I could not do it myself. I admit I let my anger get the better of me and decided to give him a math lesson and proved how he was wrong or misleading me with his calculations. Brent then said the math didn't matter, and reiterated how I cannot afford a broker. I wished him a good day and we parted ways (via email) Bond real estate, Brent Fleming is a jerk. Please educate him on how to handle clients. Or is this how you treat potential clients? By acting like pompous jerks that assume how much a client is willing to pay? To people looking for apartments, do not work with Brent Fleming. He will treat you like you are beneath him if you let him and attempt to trick you into a more costly unit on an unfounded ground.

Have a massive amount of respect for Emily, Jacob, Mike and this team. My partner and I were in…read moresearch of a home together in New York City and this team helped make finding a spot at a great building possible. We truly put them through the ringer, throwing a million questions at them and looking for alternative options where we could find them. They took this all in stride. Never wavered in their patience and were able to help us find the right spot at the right price. That is rare for brokers in NYC. Most would move onto the next applicant, but not these folks. If you are working with this team, you can trust them to truly make something work that will be in your best interest. Special shout out to Jacob who really put in the work with the two of us. He really grinded this one out & we really appreciated it.

Amy Welch has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She has been professional, responsive,…read morepatient, and incredibly kind throughout our apartment search. She has taken the time to answer all of our questions, kept us updated, and made what can be a very stressful process feel much more manageable. She's gone above and beyond to help us. I would highly recommend working with Amy!