Jay and his group made the inherently difficult process of applying for an apartment way more…read morebearable. A couple things that stood out to me: first, their response time was super quick and the emails and calls we had were thorough and not rushed. Jay and I talked on the phone several times, and he was super reasonable about his requests and only wanted to help us as best as he could. Second, the credit check was done through an actual portal, which felt way more secure. Overall, a super positive experience.

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!

Michael, the Stoic, what a great guy he is. My girlfriend and I happened to stumble upon him as he…read morewas leaving the realty office. He rushed back in and we exchanged information and within hours he texted me with listings. I couldn't believe it! A realtor in Astoria who actually wants to do business with you, who would believe that? Someone who listens to you and doesn't just show you junk you're not interested in... this guy is the MAN. He will look out for you. I've never paid a broker fee in my life but I felt it was worth it after working with Michael. My girlfriend and I wound up renting a beautiful 2-bedroom through him and we couldn't be happier.

I was looking for an apartment in Astoria, and found a great listing right by the park. Zillow made…read moreit easy to reach out to the Realtor, Nick, who posted the apartment. He was quick to respond and straightforward. He showed me the apartment the next day, and I knew it was a rare find. Thanks to Nick the process was smooth and transparent, which was much appreciated. The apartment was clean and ready by the date stated. I was very pleased working with Nick at Amoreli Reality.

I've lived in a building managed by Alex for the past three years, and I truly can't say enough…read morepositive things about my experience with him and the Building Equity Management team. Alex is kind, understanding, and consistently communicative. He often replies to emails within minutes! Sokol, the super, has also been wonderful to work with. He's incredibly responsive, helpful, and always quick to address anything that comes up in the building. It's rare to find a team so reliable and easy to work with in property management, and it's made my experience living here seamless and stress-free. I'm very grateful to have had such a positive experience and would highly recommend Alex and the team to anyone.

I would recommend staying away from renting in a building managed by this group. Brandon Friedman…read moremade a conscious effort to keep our security deposit by billing us for "damages" that were either there before we moved in or normal day-to-day wear. Fortunately, we had dated photos of the apartment showing it was in the same shape as when we moved in a few years prior, and we were able to get most of our deposit back after a lot of back and forth. If you're a tenant in one of their buildings, I highly recommend documenting the condition of the apartment when you move in (missing screens in windows, small chips or scrapes, etc.). Otherwise, they will make every effort to keep your security deposit.

I was very fortunate to have many classes with Jim Watson in recents months. I'm happy to say that…read moreJim was instrumental with regards to me passing the NY State Exam for Real Estate Salesperson. Jim is extremely knowledgeable and very passionate. Take his classes- he's infectious!

From the owner: The finest Real Estate office in Queens with its full service system is now serving with its best…read moresales team to find y our next home or to sale your home with top dollars. We have 7 teams leaders are here to help you. We have buyer's brokerage specialist who will help you finding your dream home within a very short time. We also have attorneys, Mortgage Bankers on board to help your all housing needs. Come & visit us today!

It has been nearly impossible to get a hold on anyone at their office…read more I have had luck reaching Karen, who was incredibly helpful, but unfortunately, she was unable to help me with my specific inquiry. She did,however, ensure that the appropriate person follow-up with me in a semi-timely manner. I wish she was the person I had to deal with, she is the only person I have spoken to at this office with a professional attitude.

Beware of this discriminatory management company. I applied to an apartment in one of their…read morebuildings and was told I qualify (good income and good credit) but was denied because I'm not married? (which is illegal and technically housing discrimination) they only said it verbally I guess they didn't want written proof. They asked me and my boyfriend for countless documents - I even provided proof of our perfect on-time rent payment history - and yet they strung us along only to tell us they denied our application. It's a very shady company and very discriminatory to treat people like this. Beware

If you are buying a house, or even thinking about buying a house, start with Jeff. He'll tell you…read morewhat finances and paperwork you need to get done, when, and in what order. He will be honest with you throughout -- always direct and never smarmy. He will return every call and text. He will help you understand the whole process, even the stuff you didn't know that you didn't know. He'll send you matches through the app and respond to your comments so when you are finally ready, he knows what you're looking for. Jeff will take you to see houses and will teach you about looking for water in the basement, checking out drainage and the foundation, warning signs and potential 'challenges', as well as being able to answer your questions about septic vs cesspool, how much electric you really need, sussing out if there is gas on the street (for a later stove conversion), and telling you how old the roof is just by looking at it. And any other questions you might have! If he doesn't know the answer, he will find out. He is so thorough and eagle-eyed that you can get excited about the hardwood floors and eat-in kitchen, knowing that Jeff will spot EVERYthing you need to be aware of. He's also really personable which helps when you're spending entire weekend days with someone. We had one crushing disappointment along the way -- not his fault -- and Jeff's straightforward "Okay, that's in the past, let's move forward" attitude was key in getting us right back out there (and we found our house THAT weekend.) He will guide you through the entire process, through closing, and make you feel -- the whole time -- pretty much like you are his only client. Once you close, and you need an electrician, a floors guy, a painter, whatever, Jeff 'has a guy' and if he doesn't, he won't quit until he finds you someone. We would use Jeff again in a second and wholeheartedly recommend him!

Jeff is simply the best. Not only is he an excellent highly experienced realtor He's also a great…read moreperson. Jeff is a true professional and it was a pleasure doing business with him.

Rolan absolutely knocked it out of the park for me. He was able to sell my condo that was in a…read morefractured condo building so it had its hurdles but Rolan did an underside job and even got me over asking price! Highly recommend Rolan for your sale

Highly recommend Angelica B to all of my fellow Brooklyn girlies. Angelica helped me and my…read morepartner get into our dream apartment in Brooklyn for a very fair monthly rent price. For context, I HATE brokers, especially New York brokers, they are always unorganized, anxious, and often don't listen to anything I say. Angelica was the exact OPPOSITE of a typical NYC broker - she is organized, calm, listens, and is very quick in helping you to get the apartment you want. I highly recommend hitting her up if you are looking for an apartment in Brooklyn - truly the best. Hope to stay in my current apartment for a decade and then reach back out to Angelica in 2035 for a new one.

Carmela Massimo recently helped me sell my Woodside co-op. I appreciated her easy going, honest…read morenature. She wasn't pushy and thoroughly and honestly explained what to expect in the sales process (which for a co-op, can be lengthy). She also pointed me in the direction of an excellent real estate attorney that I used for the closing. Carmela also showed me some apartments years ago when I was buying. She listened to what I was looking for and didn't waste my time trying to sell me on places that weren't for me. I appreciated that honesty. Definitely recommend Carmela and Welcome Home if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Sunnyside Gardens/Woodside area.

I contacted Welcome Home Real Estate recently and explained my situation; the fact that I was…read moreseeking a studio apartment in Sunnyside for my son who has a poor credit rating but that I would be the guarantor and live out of state. The person I spoke with was super professional, straight speaking but kind, and took her time with me. Her advice however was really discouraging and quite absolute - I was so depressed after getting off the phone with her- she suggested that I might look for a room for him to rent somewhere because with a budget of $2,000 and low credit on his part; that no one would really want to work with that profile or mine as an out of state guarantor. Merely 12 days later, he is now set up with a lovely studio in a nice building, one block from the train in Sunnyside for $2,100. The moral of this story is as "professional" as the professionals may be, consult more than one. Some are more open, more nuanced, more willing to find solutions and more apt to think creatively than others. Find the individual realtor and the real estate firm that best fits your outlook.

Vivian helped my husband and me purchase our first house. She was super efficient and responsive…read more She had multiple resources to help us along the way. We highly recommend her!

I couldn't have asked for a better realtor! Vivian provided a personalized and warm home buying…read moreexperience. She was responsive to all of our needs and worries. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in New York City!

They were quick to respond when I was in need of a locksmith, and were awesome to work with…read morethroughout the entire process of replacing a door lock. I highly recommend this team!

Every time I needed a little repair, or there was something to discuss, JP and the Crosstown team…read morewere quick to respond, attentive, and kind. They are a great building management company!