We enjoyed exceptional service from Tracy in the Tivoli office. We found Tracy to be a thoughtful,…read moreknowledgeable, and diligent realtor. We never felt pressured and she kept our needs front and center. She responded to calls and emails quickly and went above and beyond for us. A truly outstanding experience.

My husband and I rented from Gary DiMauro for over two years. He treated us very well. He was quick…read moreto respond every time we reached out to him, and he dealt with any issues we had efficiently and effectively. We were very happy to have Gary as our property manager.

I have been working with Steve Hubbard for the last month and a half and he has been great to work…read morewith. I saw the last review posted by Rene and was hesitant, but for me being in sales as well, his follow up was impeccable. He really knows the real estate market better than most. He was not pushy at all. When it came down to getting the deal done he knew how to make it happen fast. He was constantly following up with lenders, lawyers, and seller agent to make the process fast and smooth. If you are looking for a home in Saugerties, hunter, Windham, etc. And you want a no nonsense agent that will get the deal done Steve is the guy for you.

We had a very bad experience with Susan Perry and Katherine Jennings at the Millbrook office of…read moreHoulihan Lawrence. We hired Susan to sell our weekend home. We felt we were engaging a high-end real estate agency that could best promote our home. In May, we did get an accepted offer on the house but way under asking. Susan was not able to get the buyers to come up much at all on their price. Very soon after, we returned to our home to find that some furniture had been taken--a completely made king sized bed (pillows, mattress, blanket, etc) along with some distinctive children's furniture. No valuables (a new TV or other electronics) were taken. No locks were damaged or windows broken--someone had walked right in. We think the furniture was taken by a real estate agent to stage another house. When we spoke to our housekeeper, she told us that Susan has regularly left the house unlocked. When we checked the pool house, we found the key sitting in the lock. The house was then going into contract so we asked to Susan forgo a token amount of money from her hefty commission to cover the cost of the missing bed--the children's furniture was one-of-a-kind pieces and can't be replaced. But instead she had her manager--Katherine Jennings--send us a threatening letter saying that Susan could tell the buyers to back out of the deal unless we signed giving her the full commission. A direct quote from her email: "the buyers will walk away from the sale should the contract not be signed today." So the real estate agency we had hired to represent us not only left our home unprotected but were threatening to tank the deal altogether unless we agreed to the sale. If you decide to contract with the Millbrook office of Houlihan Lawrence to sell your home, you cannot be sure you are leaving your house in safe hands nor can you be sure they are working on your behalf. Selling your house is an emotional as well as a financial decision. I regret that we allowed ourselves to be wowed by the Houlihan Lawrence name and fancy website. Our final interactions with Katherine and Susan have left us angry and sad. Our final memories of being in our home will be of having our children's furniture taken and then being threatened by the real estate agents that were supposed to be representing us. Now, the only recourse I have are online reviews in the hopes that others will be able to avoid finding themselves in our situation.

We purchased a second home in Copak, NY in November, 2016. Susan Spivak of Houlihan Lawrence was…read morethe listing agent. She was very attentive and sensitive to our needs. She was able to manage representing the seller as well as ourselves as buyers. She has wonderful interpersonal skills and has a wealth of knowledge regarding rural properties. Kathleen Schell

When looking to buy a house in Kingston last year, I really lucked out, by first meeting with a…read morebroker from another firm, and then by connecting with Sabrina Puppolo of Coldwell Banker Village Green. The first realtor was pleasant enough, but did not have much expertise, nor was he very attentive or responsive. This prepared me for meeting Sabrina, who was completely different. She listened carefully, accurately grasped what I was looking for, and able to afford, before showing me a number of properties. In each one, Sabrina offered a detailed and knowledgeable assessment of the characteristics of the house and its location, and its likely maintenance and repair issues. She demonstrated a deep understanding of area property trends, commenting on the length of time properties were on the market, their asking price, and what the owner would be likely to accept as an offer. It quickly became obvious to me that her ability to assess properties was an invaluable asset for my search. In addition to the houses on her list, I asked her to set up a showing of a house that I found myself, as it was being sold directly by the owner, and she did. Sabrina recommended that I put in an offer, stating it was the best of the properties we had seen. Even though I had found the house, and it was not one of the properties she was personally representing, so I technically did not owe her commission, I volunteered to pay her full commission anyway, acknowledging the value of her insights and guidance. Sabrina followed up with guidance on every next step of the purchase process, and was unfailingly prompt, pleasant, professional and thorough. I highly recommend Sabrina to anyone looking to purchase property in the Kingston area!

Sandra Park is a highly respected Hudson Valley realtor who truly deserves the outstanding reviews…read moreshe has earned. A friend of mine worked with her to sell a property in the Town of Hyde Park, New York during a particularly challenging time of year, around Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, when ice, and winter storms made Hudson Valley showings difficult; however, Ms. Sandra Park remained energetic, determined, and fully engaged throughout the process. Ms. Sandra Park's planning and strategic approach were brilliant. Ms. Sandra Park expertly managed a complex transaction involving surveying, septic concerns, and other technical issues, handling each with a level of initiative and expertise I have previously seen only from attorneys. Her communication with the buyers' attorney was proactive, clear, and effective, keeping the transaction moving smoothly despite its complications. What stood out most was Ms. Park's command of every aspect of the transaction, from elevation reports to regulatory details. Her planning, foresight, and problem-solving were genuinely impressive, and her guidance made the sale of a truly valuable and unique property feel manageable and well-supported from start to finish.

Sandi Park is the best realtor we have ever had and really helped make our out of state move as…read moresmooth as possible. She has expansive knowledge of the Hudson Valley / Westchester real estate markets. Sandi helped get us an accepted offer in a super competitive Westchester market - all while we were located several states away. She goes above and beyond for her clients, is an amazing advocate, and has truly become a friend. You can't go wrong with Sandi!

God Bless this woman! She returned my call and offered me assistance and advice! She is a genuine…read moreperson.Thanks

The highest recommendation for a service professional is to work with them again. My sister and I…read morehave worked with Nancy four times (two offers didn't get to close through no fault of hers and she gets an extra star for her role as a therapist). When moving across the country sometimes Yelp reviews are the only guideline. This is how we found her and what a blessing. Everything written about Nancy here is true. She is highly professional, deeply committed, negotiates effectively and has a great laugh. If you've found a house to love in the Hudson Valley call Nancy Brenner. She's the best.

Outstanding in every way......Call Lindsay if you are looking for a property in Columbia County…read more She will get it done guiding you every step of the way...

If you'd like to work with a real estate agent who is authentic, honest, hard working and smart, I…read morehighly recommend Lindsay LeBrecht of Copake Lake Realty. She really went the extra mile for me in my search for an affordable second home and she helped me all the way through to the closing--and beyond. She's not the chirpy saleswomen type of broker--she's a real person who loves Columbia County and knows it well. She especially loves Copake Lake, where she lives and works. She introduced me to the lake and it was there I found my sweet new home at a fair price --just a modest cottage but Lindsay worked as hard as she would on a more substantial purchase... She helped me through the mortgage process...and with local contractors etc...I cannot recommend Lindsay highly enough..

I've used First Mortgage twice for loans and everyone in my family has as well. We've had nothing…read morebut pleasant experiences every time.

Not really sure what other reviewer was dealing with but I just refinanced for second time using…read moreFirst Mortgage. Dan O'Shea is not only a pleasure to deal with but he looked out for my best interest both times. Hopefully I will never need another mortgage, but if I did my first call would be to Dan.