We are licensed real estate salespersons in the State of New York. Our primary focus is assisting tenants with renting apartments and buyers with purchasing co-ops or condominiums in New York City. We specialize in properties located in Manhattan and its adjacent areas in Brooklyn and Queens.
The NYC real estate market is fast-paced, complex, and, at times, challenging to navigate. Working with us can save you significant time and effort. We ensure that your transaction progresses smoothly in every phase—from research to screening, negotiation, and finalization. It’s in your best interest to have an agent who exclusively represents ONLY you, rather than having a "dual agent" who primarily represents the landlord or the seller while taking you as a direct tenant or buyer.
These platforms can be useful as starting points to exploring areas and prices. Meanwhile, did you know StreetEasy and Trulia are owned by Zillow? Zillow Group is seeking to dominate the market and buying houses to flip in certain areas (not in NYC yet, as far as we know). Consequently, many owners and brokers no longer use Zillow / StreetEasy, making it increasingly difficult for renters and buyers to access comprehensive information about available units. Using brokers provides access to broader and more accurate listing information; we utilize several databases to ensure this.
Don't waste your time and energy by calling numerous brokers - listing information can be inaccurate or even intentionally made misleading. You have more important things to focus on - family, friends, work, and hobbies. We strive to minimize your stress and concerns in searching for your new apartment in NYC, especially if you are moving from another state or country.
Please send us your wish list with marked must-have features for your next home. Also let us know your budget, target move-in date, if you have pets, and if you smoke. We'll provide you information of apartments that are likely to meet your needs. If any of the linstings interest you, you can view it on site or on a video call with us. Applications can be completed online or remotely.
Many people ask us if they can rent an apartment for a short term stay. However, the minimum stay in an apartment is 30 days under New York State laws. (Sharing a room, not an entire apartment, is an exception). While some rental buildings offer furnished units for a minimum of 30 days, the majority requires an annual lease contract.
We can help you find a short-term furnished apartment as temporary housing, if you're moving to NYC and use our brokerage services to secure an apartment (with a minimum one-year lease). For those who plan to live here for only a few months, we can also assist, although short-term leases typically incur a broker fee since owners generally don’t cover fees for leases shorter than a year.
The following guide is informative and highly recommended.
CityRealty - Renter's GuideIn a real estate transaction, there is typically a seller and a buyer. In most cases, the seller hires a listing agent to market the property for sale. The listing agent lists the property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to maximize exposure to potential buyers as well as their agents (buyer's agents).
Many potential buyers are unaware of the role or even the existence of a buyer's agent. A buyer's agent exclusively represents the buyer for the buyer's interest. The agent finds an ideal property for his/her buyer client in a timely manner. The buyer have earlier and wider access to all the properties listed in MLS through the agent. Additionally, a buyer's agent ensures that the transaction as well as communication among related parties proceed smoothly.
Most real estate agents act either as a listing agent or a buyer's agent in a property sale. Some agents specialize in representing buyers. When you attend an open house or visit a sales office without your own buyer's agent, some listing/sales agents may attept to become your agent. If you sign a contract with them without fully understanding the implications, they become a dual agent, representing both the seller and the buyer in your home purchase.
It is impossible for any dual agent to act in the best interests of his/her buy-side and sell-side clients simultaniously. By consenting to dual agency, you are giving up your right to have your agent's undivided loyalty. You may need to exercise caution in sharing information with your agent, as they may not use it in ways that advance your interests. Due to the inherent conflict of interest, dual agency is prohibited in certain U.S. states.
StreetEasy and Zillow charge brokers substantial fees to display their contact information randomly on unrelated for-sale property pages. In other words, StreetEasy and Zillow sell advertising spots to any brokers who are willing to pay, at the expense of the seller's agents. Many potential buyers submit inquiries about a specific property, mistakenly believing they are contacting the seller's or listing agent. In most cases, they are not. These brokers, who often know little to nothing about the property, are simply attempting to position themselves as the buyer's agent. To achieve this, they pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to StreetEasy or Zillow for their names and phone numbers to appear alongside other brokers' listings.