I never worked with Rafael, but I did work with several of his team members. Juliana is GREAT! She…read morehelped my sister with her coop purchase, and I was so impressed that I asked her to help me with my purchase. She knows the market, and she tells it like it is. She wasn't out to sell me the most expensive place, but made sure to show me places that fit into my life's needs. She really was an advocate for me. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new home. Tania was so helpful in getting everything set up and organized. She answered my numerous questions with patience and understanding. Whitney was also very helpful in going over my application and answering any questions I had. Overall, this is a great group to work with.

All I can say is: WOW!!!! I am a first time homeowner…read morebecause of Rafael Ching's Team. My real estate agent was absolutely the best. From day one she was personable, professional, knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging. The entire team including Jean, Dawn and Janet were amazing. This journey was less scary and stressful because of the team. They made a dream become reality. I highly recommend Rafael Ching Team for your real estate needs. They are the Dream Team!

This wasn't our first rodeo buying or selling property. From our past experience, real estate…read moreagents from the most reputable companies are usually in it for the money, to quickly buy or sell your property for you. The politeness will be there initially, but as time wanes, their patience tires and they just want their commission and to move on. This time around, we opted to go with Redfin's business model of salaried employees and work with Peggy Papazaharias. From the very beginning, we couldn't have appreciated a better agent. Throughout our 1+ year of looking for a property in multiple towns 10+ miles apart, Peggy was sweet, polite and attentive. On tours of homes, she would actually help point out things in the home to watch out for and houses to downright just avoid. Most agents would try to spin things for the positive, to try and get you to buy the property. She never once lost her patience. If she was not available to tour a house with us, she would ask one of her colleagues to attend with us. We actually felt like we built a personal relationship with Peggy who we are more than willing to work with again. She made the whole process a lot smoother and pleasant. Even after we had gone in contract, she had consistently dropped us emails or text messages to see how things were going. I've seen one too many times where other agents start to lose interest once the contract was signed. If somebody wasn't responding, whether it be the seller, buyer's attorney, seller's attorney, mortgage broker, or title company; she'd try and reach out for us. We had a good idea of potential real estate brokers and title companies we wanted to work with. Rest assured, I did my homework, creating spreadsheets and spreadsheets of all the good faith estimate fees the banks/mortgage brokers and title companies charged. But once she gave us her recommendations, we wholeheartedly trusted her advice and opted to work with those companies. Long story short, if you want to skip all the legwork and research, take Peggy's recommendations. We wound up saving a very considerable amount from closing fees. Her guidance and advice throughout the process was invaluable and nothing but positive experiences. If you're looking to buy a property around Long Island, New York and are considering breaking away from working with a traditional real estate agent, I'd recommend working with Peggy from Redfin. And don't forget Redfin also refunds a portion of the commission to you that they make. That's just icing on the cake!! Peggy, many thank you's for everything that you did for us. We love you and will pass on the good word to all our friends and family looking to buy/sell property.

It was our first time buying a home so it was a scary process for us, but our refin agent, Caitlin…read moremade it less daunting for us. She was not pushy at all like the other real estate agents. We get to select the houses that we want to see from their website and caitlin would schedule them for us. She would tell us what to lookout for in a house since we were first time homebuyers. And when it came to giving an offer she would tell us whether the price was fair and what she thinks of the sellers. She also gave us a list of inspectors and mortgage brokers to use. They were great too!! We didn't have to scramble to look for them ourselves. Caitlin was also very responsive whenever we called or emailed her. The BEST PART about going with Redfin was that we also get some money back after we close the house! Now why would anyone not go with them???

I have been living in one of their buildings on the Upper East Side since 2006. The management has…read morealways been helpful and prompt to resolve any problems that I had. Brandon has been accommodating and respectful of my demands. If you are looking for a great neighborhood and a well maintained apartment, I truly recommend it!

This real estate management team is quite awful. Unresponsive, they routinely ignore emails and…read morecalls. Do NOT hire this real estate management firm, or you will be sorry. They are pretty much the bottom of the barrel, unfortunately.

I can't say enough about Jillian's professionalism and attention to detail. Our apartment was sold…read morein record time, she expertly handled all details of the sale and followed through each step of the way with care. Her advice on pricing, staging, etc. was spot on. Jillian really knows the industry well and exceeded our expectations. She was a true pleasure to work with! You don't need to look any further for a broker.

I can't say enough good things about Benjamin Realty. I found them by answering an ad they had…read moreplaced on Craigslist for an apartment. Benjamin called me back (by calling me back, he was already a step ahead of many of the brokers I contacted) and we made an appointment to meet at their office. As a side note, parking is pretty convenient - plenty of meters out front or on the nearest side street, and free on the block behind the office. When I arrived, Benjamin greeted me and we chatted for a moment, and then he indicated that Jason would be taking me to see a couple of places. I had indicated that I was on a tight schedule in regards to finding a place, and they told me they would find me something that day. Jason was friendly, warm, professional, humorous, and unbelievably helpful. I was fairly clear in my own mind what I wanted in an apartment, but, being new to New York and knowing absolutely nothing about Queens, was open in regards to what neighborhood I ended up in as well as some other factors. I have no idea how many apartments we looked at, but it seemed like a lot. Jason was respectful in regards to what I was looking for in an apartment - he even thanked me when I nixed a place based on the creepy hallway (I would have looked at it, but he was having trouble getting a hold of the super). And they were good on their promise - the last place they showed me, I liked, and I came back two days later to put in an application. Fortunately, I did not get accepted to that apartment. Jason asked whether I'd want to see studios and I said that I really didn't, but he encouraged me to take a look at this one place and he would check to see if he had anything else available. When I arrived for our second appointment, I said that I REALLY didn't want to see the studio but he encouraged me to do so anyway. I have had many great experiences with salespeople who encourage me to try something slightly different than what I was originally looking for - if they are really great at their job, they really do know what they are talking about! We arrived at the studio - in yet another neighborhood - and it had been listed incorrectly - it was a one bedroom! And it was more perfect than I could have hoped for. I applied for it right away and was accepted. Throughout the process, both Benjamin and Jason were professional, friendly and helpful. They were also great at following up, keeping their promises, and being on time. They have fee and no-fee apartments - mine had a fee, and it was worth every penny!

When you hire the best, everything flows smoothly. We don't really understand what we are getting…read moreunless there is a problem to fix. When the world went sideways, Spano was onpoint and professional, improvising and innovating, amid unprecedented times. Days after going to contract on our new home, New York went into lock down because of Covid-19. The courts were closed, stay at home orders were in place, and we had no idea if or how anything could move forward. As soon as options were made available to legally close using virtual technology, Spano moved quickly and effectively. They were in communication with our attorney, providing clarity, direction and assurances. They were confident that we were indeed moving forward and let us know we could have complete faith that our title was secure. In the days before our closing I even had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Spano himself. Spano Abstract provided stellar performance amid the chaos of being situated at the epicenter of a global pandemic. With that said, I can only imagine what a pleasurable experience working with them is under normal circumstances.

From the owner: We specialize in providing expert title insurance services to attorneys, lenders and consumers…read moresince 1985 throughout New York State including New York City. We can reduce your risk and assure your peace of mind when purchasing or financing any kind of residential or commercial real estate with special attention given to first time buyers.

From the moment they answer your phone call until the closing of your home, Throggs Neck Realty…read morestands by your side. They have an outstanding and professional staff that sees every detail is looked after. They understand your budget and won't try to push you to an uncomfortable feeling. They keep the passion of buying or selling your home very positive, what I loved best about dealing with them was knowing that they understood me and never made me feel less important. Trustworthy, Understanding, and Reliable. If you want a great experience and feel at ease contact them today.

From the owner: Specializing in rentals and sales in Bronx, NY area for over 10 years!read more

I got my new home with Anna's supportive. Anna answers for any questions or concerns regards the…read moreunit, she always listening to what consumer wants and support them immediately. Overall, Anna provided the great service and communication. I will work with Anna again if need to sell or buy the unit!!

If you are looking for an experienced real estate professional who gets outstanding results, your…read moresearch is over. Anna Pinto recently orchestrated the sale of my Forest Hills one bedroom coop, providing advice and resources every step of the way. I truly believe that due to her hands-on approach, this coop received multiple offers within a week of listing. Whether you're buying or selling, Anna Pinto is your go to realtor!

BAD Experience with this brokerage. One listing agent we deal with sent us a deal sheet after our…read moreoffer (buying a house) has been accepted by the seller, but the sheet was not co-signed by the seller (which the listing agent didn't conduct professionally or maybe intentionally). After we did an inspection and the seller's attorney sent the contract out, the seller backed out with another offer. We claimed that they did not treat us fairly because right before we were about to sign this original contract that they made without even changing a word, they backed out and went for another offer! Now we are asking the seller to refund us the inspection fee, and they say there is no signature you can find from the seller! What an unethical and unprofessional brokerage! Never deal with this agent (Sally McCardell) anymore!

As first time home buyers we were very nervous entering the process. Working with Matt and Peter…read morechanged everything. Their responsiveness, their knowledge, and their demeanor allowed us to enjoy the process as opposed to fearing the process. They took the time to make sure we understood what needed to happen and helped us with every step. When we encountered a problem, Matt immediately responded, while on vacation, to ensure that it was resolved within the hour. I've already suggested them to several of our friends and would use them every time. It's rare that you come out of a decision this significant with complete confidence. They helped us do just that.

Highly recommend Kim S. at Halstead if you're looking for a rental in Hoboken!!!…read more I've works with a handful of agents in Hoboken/Jersey City and Kim was, by far, THE BEST!!! She is very professional and knows who she is working for! Kim was patient in showing my fiance and I a number of places, but she was aggressive with the other agents in getting us to see places as soon as they were on the market. She got a feeling for what we were looking for and didn't push as AT ALL. She actually told us some places were too small and we wouldn't be happy with them. It was nice to know that even though we were paying her for her services she let us make the decision from start to finish (something you don't find with many, if any, agents). Use KIM S....she was amazing!!!