I've had the great pleasure to work with Deborah on dozens of real estate transactions as a real…read moreestate attorney. There are many good reasons that Deborah is consistently awarded by her industry and her peers and why she is so appreciated by her clients. Deborah is incredibly talented in listing and promoting properties for sellers and exceptional in matching buyers with the right homes. She is a seasoned professional, a tenacious negotiator and a super friendly, kind and generous friend. You will love working with her!!

About a year and a half ago, before we were really ready to buy a house but started looking…read morecasually, we stumbled on an open house and met Deborah. She stuck in our minds so much that when we were ready to buy, we contacted her right away and it was the best decision we made! She helped us find our dream house. She was so amazing to work with, so responsive, and took care of everything down to every final detail. Being first time homebuyers we needed a lot of hand holding and she was patient and informative and answered every question we had. It's amazing how much she knows about the area and provides advice on little things you might not have even thought of before. She has a ton of energy and a wonderful personality. We would highly recommend working with Deborah!

Paula is the best choice for a Real Estate Advisor in my opinion. Her gracious, caring approach…read morecombined with her years of knowledge makes her one the best in the entire industry. She has always been highly engaged in learning and adapting to changes and new markets. When you add her no nonsense approach to negotiating transactions you know you want her on your side of the table! Paula is a blessing to have in your life!

This lady is a no nonsense straight up top professional. She brings her 3 1/2 decades of…read moreexperience. Her good humor and depth of knowledge kept everything on track, when it could have easily gone off the rails. She will move mountains to get the job done. I recommend her without reservation.

Lucinda Johnson was recommended by a personal friend who is an attorney. As my wife and I live out…read moreof town & the house was vacant, we were extremely fortunate to have such as superb real estate agent. Lucinda and her team went over and beyond the responsibility of an agent and did so many extra things for us, where we could not get back to Brooklyn due to a 2 hour drive each way Lucinda and her team were there for us 7 days a week, and responded to our calls immediately If you are looking to buy or sell your home in Brooklyn you will find LJ Estates both honest and hard working. Mark & Risa K

I agreed to leave a positive review after successfully negotiating a reduced fee due to…read moremisinformation provided at the time of showing. Four years later updating as my neighbor and I have been forced out of our apartments by the DOB due to a slew of violations on the property- the most important ones being the illegal construction of backyard doors and conversion of a storage cellar into dwelling spaces- our bedrooms. Nice clause on the bottom of the broker agreement releasing these folks of any liability after happily telling me I could easily fit a queen sized bed in a death trap. These "expert advisors" are in cahoots with some of the filthiest slumlords in BK. Always check the DOB website for violations certificates of occupancy and landlord watchlists before proceeding.

Note: Today, 4/08/14, I received three voice messages from Melissa with management's contact…read morenumber. Thank you, Mr. Hill for following up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At first BAB seemed like a professional, prompt establishment. However, the agent I worked with, Melissa, basically lied about many details of the apartment I ended up renting and was only out to make her part of the commission. The apartment was being "renovated" when I saw it. Melissa said the landlord would replace everything, put screens in the window and that the apartment came with a ceiling fan in the kitchen. Melissa stated that the landlord is great and the "super" does excellent work. She was very persistent when it came to collecting the deposits and fees, but her dedication fell off shortly afterwards. I requested to see the apartment again before the move in date to ensure all repairs had been made. BAB was unable to make that happen and began diverting my questions to the agent representing the landlord. On my move-in date, the "super" was still repairing the bathroom, there were no refrigerator or stove, the ceiling fan had been replaced with a used light fixture, the windows did not have any screens, and a filthy stove hood was in the kitchen. (The appliances were delivered after 6 PM that evening. Therefore, I didn't have any heat because National Grid could not turn on the gas without a stove.) Over the last month, I have made several requests to have BAB do something about all these issues, but nothing has been done. When I began my complaint to Melissa, she tried to say that she didn't say everything would be "new" or "replaced". She basically just stopped responding to me. At that time, Ernest became the contact person, and he assured that everything would be taken care of. He claimed to have contacted the landlord's agent and more useless promises were made. I was told that the super would replace the hood and install the screens "when the weather got warmer". I recently followed up with the super and he told me that he doesn't install screens. Communication has been horrible. They haven't even been able to supply a contact number for management...just the address to mail monthly rent checks. This has been a disappointing experience. My next step will be contacting a lawyer to see what my rights are concerning this mishap. I have a huge paper trail to document everything. It's great to see how wonderful BAB has been for everyone else...wish it could have been for me as well.

Nareema Baksh ia s dedeicted professional who provides expert advice to her clients. She will ho…read morethe extra mile to mske sure the transaction gies smoothly. I would recommend her to any and all who is seeking to sell or rent their home. I was truly blessed yo heve her as an agent.

Nareema Baksh has my highest recommendation as a realtor and businesswoman based on her…read moreprofessionalism, her vast knowledge of the real estate market in the New York area, and the great experience we had with her. She assisted my family with the sale of my mother's home in 2011 as we were dealing with my mother's deteriorating health. This time was even more challenging as my sister and I had been living out of state for over 15 years, and were unfamiliar with how to manage the sale process. We truly did not even know where to start. Nareema was also referred to me by my mother's next door neighbor who had also worked with her during the sale of his home. He had also referred her to five of his family members who also sold properties in the northeast Bronx. As it happens, my mother was already familiar with Nareema, and comfortable with her because of conversations that they had in the neighborhood years before, totally unrelated to real estate (my mother's house on Gunther Avenue was in close proximity to Nareema's office). My mom would often speak of how nice Nareema was when we visited. During the listing and sale process, we always felt safe with Nareema as she guided us, and walked us through every step of the process. She was able to connect us with the right professionals who could assist us with the inevitable things that became a part of the process, including movers, electricians, and Steve Lovitch, who served as our attorney at closing. Most notably, Nareema created a personal connection with us that always made us feel that we were her top priority. She was always available to answer our questions (out of state, and at any time we needed her!) We received a competitive price for the property, and Nareema's efforts made a very tough time in our lives so much easier. Nareema's great character is also evidenced in the fact that she has remained in touch with us in North Carolina in the years following our business relationship. She earned our trust and respect, and I am happy to give her my highest endorsement. You will be in good hands when you work with her! Andria Knight Durham, North Carolina

Lori Kazanowski…read more Terrible! Left me holding the bag on a rental! She didn't collect a certified check from the tennant and she sent it thru regular mail telling me it was "certified." I got the check the day the tennant was moving in and it wasn't certified. Not sure if she understands the difference. Aside from that, the tennant who she said she "had a good feeling about" turned out to be one big headache! Good thing I didn't use her to sell my house because she was so negative, unreliable and doesn't have her clients best interest at heart. Don't use her!

i met Jamie Goldman searching for a realtor.Assistance in selling my mother ( who just passed away…read more) house in Edison New Jersey..I was going to try to sell it my self as is but i decided not to.Call Jamie and she showed up the next day, contract in hand . We talked some and she state let me evaluate the property first ,she got right back to me with in a day or two with her adjusted price wow ok contract signed get to work ! By 10 days she had open house and 4 offers on the property... we waited another week or two and had a full cash offer.......contract in motion .House inspection , lots of basic stuff to repair and or clean up ,,, occupancey from the town pass .Closing date set. Jamie Goldman and my Attorney Mr. James Fitzgerald closed on said property in Edison .While i was out of town....... Great job jamie Goldman Thanks Agian Randall Kurachik

Nasty woman. Plenty of realtors out there. Don't waste your time on this one. Very…read moreunprofessional, reached out to her multiple times to follow up she either never responded or claimed she has never spoken to me before.

Jackie made the entire process of selling our parents house so easy from start to finish. All of…read morethe advice she gave us in regards to small finishing touches in the interior, her recommendations and the contractors she brought in to do the work really made a difference in the listed price and the price the house sold for. We highly recommend Jackie Scura because she is very professional, thorough and responds back to any questions or concerns you have in timely manner.

If you're looking for a chatty cathy who will oversell everything she shows you, you've come to the…read morewrong real estate agent. If you want someone who is extremely knowledgeable not only about the market, but also about everything from the state of a boiler to the vintage of architectural details, then Lina's the person for you. She is by far the smartest real estate agent I've ever met--and in all the right ways. She is extremely detail-oriented, knows just how to bid to land the house you want and for those looking to sell, you'd be crazy not to go with Lina. Her superb aesthetic and understanding of how and why people buy will ensure that you get the best deal possible. I simply can't thank Lina enough for her expertise or endorse her skills more enthusiastically.