Testimonials

I was pretty overwhelmed with the task of finding an apartment in New York (especially coming from overseas) but Matthew Meyer made the search so much easier. He worked so heard finding places which matched what I was looking for, and was always friendly, relaxed and kept in close contact. After having some bad experiences with other agents I was so glad when Matt was looking after us. Highly recommend!

Sam Henman, 10/22/2011

Matt Meyer was a real pleasure to work with. He was relaxed, easy-going and really made an effort to show us places that suited our needs. He kept us in the loop of his progress at all times which meant we weren`t left to fret and wonder. Matt took the stress away in apartment hunting and we wouldn`t hesitate to engage his services again. Thank you Matt!

Tina & Sam, 10/13/2011

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Matthew Meyer. He was friendly, knowledgeable about Brooklyn, responsive to my frequent questions, and genuinely interested in finding me the right place to live. I had always heard the NY real estate market was fierce and cutthroat, but Matthew made the experience pleasant and painless. I am confident that had I gone elsewhere, I would not have been as happy with the result.

Jon W, 10/13/2011

My roommate and I met with Rich (Richard Liegey, rliegey@idealpropertiesgroup.com) towards the beginning of our apartment search, before meeting with any brokers. After hearing horror stories, we were bracing ourselves for a miserable time. Rich was extremely patient, did not try to sell us an apartment if he did not think it was a good deal, and also drove us around from place to place and spent two full days with us, on a holiday weekend, to accommodate our difficult schedules. He gave us straightforward advice even when it was not to his advantage. He took our criteria (price range/ neighborhoods/ proximity to subway) very strictly, and continuously contacted us as soon as new places came up on the market. We both enthusiastically recommend Rich.

Diala S., 09/11/2011

After meeting with a number of realtors who all seemed to be in a hurry to go somewhere, I found Lance Lowe at Ideal Properties. He never rushed or pressured me. Lance was very friendly, yet focused and attentive, and had a very upbeat and positive attitude. He was very willing to show me several great apartments which fit my needs and pocketbook. Communication was great. He always answered the phone and he was quick to return my calls. I would definitely work with him again. A real straight-shooter who is a careful listener and has a good handle on the facts.

Joe, 09/08/2011

My first experience looking for a place to live in Brooklyn was not only painless but downright enjoyable, thanks to Matthew Meyer. He showed me a diverse set of properties to suit my needs and give me a sense of the marketplace. Matthew is professional, knowledgable, accommodating, and easy to be around. He has a relaxed non-salesy approach that is refreshing to see in the real estate business. Highly recommend working with him!

Kim, 09/06/2011

This will be one of those unusual testimonies. I am not a renter. I am a landlord of 12 unit rental bldg in Prospect Heights. I initially worked with the largest & most known brokerage firm in Brooklyn for our rentals as exclusive listing. However, looking at the situation with this brogerage, I switched exclusing listing to open listing and called Ideal Properties. Less than I week I have received an application. My pleasant surprise is not with this application. However, it was all agents prompt follow-up, the ability to bring clients, cordial manner, and yes execution that they were actually able to rent our units. Ideal is rather a new firm. But , with this experience, I learned how much all of the agents are dedicated & communicative. Hats off to all Ideal agents. Lan P, 08/09/2011

Lan Park, 08/09/2011

My girlfriend and I had the absolute pleasure of having Iman Inde (Brooklyn) help us search for an apartment. Iman was respectful, insightful, and most importantly, honest. I would highly recommend him!

Leor, 08/02/2011

My girlfriend and I looked at several apartments with Lynne Beauchemin in the Fort Greene area. She knows the neighbourhourhood and it shows. She was extremely sensitive to our wants and needs and was a pleasure to work with - her sense of humour and wit actually made this arduous process fun. After dealing with unscrupulous agents who did absolutely nothing for us and were completely unreliable (and barely literate), Lynne was the only person that we trusted and would work with again. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lynne and Ideal Properties to anyone looking in Brooklyn. We adore her and look forward to running into her around the `hood.

Paul J Pinizzotto, 07/18/2011

After dealing with every possible variety of real estate sleaze over the past 9 years living in New York, stumbling upon Ideal Properties was like a light at the end of the tunnel. Not only are they totally professional and follow-up in a timely and comprehensible fashion, they have a few locations, where the agents can actually be found during work hours and even are open in the evenings and on weekends! Their documentation is immaculate, receipts for everything, no corners cut, and never any bullshit or hidden agendas. Their name perfectly represents their ethics - something that is rarely synonymous with real estate in the first place. I recommend working with Evan or Lance as I dealt with both of them. Justin, the guy in charge, was super attentive and honest, unlike most firms where the guy in charge is used as an excuse to inflate fees. (Sound familiar?!) Basically if you want to move in Brooklyn, you NEED to go with these guys.

A D, 07/07/2011

"Apartment hunting" is hands down my least favorite thing to do, ever - it is so stressful, and the majority of rental agents with whom I`ve dealt have been slimy and obnoxiously "sales-y," the type that clearly doesn`t really care about what you`re actually looking for, pushing you towards less than IDEAL (look at that!) spaces for their commission. I didn`t encounter this attitude at all with Evan. While my boyfriend and I ended up finding an apartment elsewhere (got lucky and were able to work directly with an owner), Evan certainly did his job - he was patient, communicated with us actively, listened to our requests/needs, and worked to find a space that would work for us (even though I was panicky and relentlessly texting and changing plans). He was a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him (and this company) to anyone looking for apartments in Brooklyn.

Jessie , 06/18/2011

David Saba saved my life. I flew internationally to NYC, for one week, with the only purpose of renting an apartment for my upcoming grad school career. I had very little time, there was record breaking heat in the city, and I was extremely stressed and nervous....to say the least. I have never encountered a broker as exceptional as David. And this was not my first time doing this in NYC. He put me at ease immediately, and was sincere, knowledgeable, calm, cool, collected and UBER professional. He took my panicked requests in stride, saw me (in person) as soon as I called, and proceeded to show me various apartments that fit ALL my requirements. He listened to what I said, paid attention to every detail, and kept in close contact throughout the entire process. I knew that I was in good hands. I went from nervous and stressed, to happy and relaxed...all in a matter of hours. I ended up signing a lease on an apartment that, not only fit my budget and requirements, but, also, exceeded my expectations. I am very excited about my new home. As a business owner and perfectionist, I can say that David is the kind of employee you dream about. He should be cloned. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. Don`t look any further...this is perfection!

Cristin Foley, 06/14/2011

I had just returned from a 2 month trip to asia. 1 month before my family was to arrive at our new, yet to be obtained apartment. I explained to Evan Bleier at Ideal Properties that I was under tremendous time pressure to find a suitable dwelling fro my family, Even understood my urgency, and immediately went to work. I think we saw 7 apartments the first day we met. Over the following 2 weeks of my search, Evan was in constant contact we me. Keeping me updated as to new apartments that had just become available. I worked with several other agents from different agencies over the course of my search, And none of them worked nearly as hard as Evan Bleier did to find us a home. Highly Recommended.

Andy O, 05/27/2011

It has been a pleasure working with Dave Bunting during my apartment search in Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens. As soon as new places came on the market he contacted me immediately and worked super hard getting us in to see apartments that weren`t quite ready yet in hopes to be the first to see the place. He also knew lots about the neighborhood and was honest, open and not pushy or flakey as other brokers can me. I recommend Dave.

Amie, 05/26/2011

I was looking to move into my first place. After spending weeks trying to get brokers to return my calls I found out about IPG. I was able to get into contact with Ibrahim immediately and he even rearranged his schedule to show me the place that same evening. He was friendly, attentive and seems to genuinely love his job. If you can afford to get a broker, I definitely recommend going to Ibrahim at Ideal Properties Group.

Monika R, 05/20/2011

This was my first time looking for an apt and I met with 4 agents before I met with Evan Bleier. I didn`t know what to expect with realtors but they all seemed so disingenuous. They showed me apts that clearly were not what I was looking for and practically told me I was crazy for passing it up. When I finally met Evan I was extremely relieved to meet someone who seemed so genuine and honest. I didn`t have a deadline so I wanted to take the time to find the perfect place so I was really particular about it. He worked his butt off for two months actively showing me apts and learning exactly what I was looking for. He patiently stuck through it and ended up showing me the perfect apartment! Thank you Evan! I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an apt!

Annalisa, 05/20/2011

PARIS SMITH at `Ideal Properties` was the seventh agent I met from the strip of agents on Park Slope`s 7th avenue. I had to find an apartment in the area to relocate from the UK within a week! My girlfriend and I were immediately impressed with her PROFESSIONALISM. Despite arriving shortly before closing we were politely welcomed with her ABUNDANT ENERGY. She quickly revealed her INTELLIGENCE, GOOD HUMOUR, and most importantly a speedy EFFICIENCY that proved decisive in me wanting to give her my business although I was seeing properties with other agents the whole time. Paris EXCELLED and found my perfect home. Discerning house hunters will be delighted with Paris, this young lady is going to go far!

Martin L, 05/11/2011

Alan Canovic is an absolutely wonderful agent to work with. My girlfriend, dog, and I were struggling to find the perfect place in Williamsburg when Alan came to the rescue. He was friendly, motivated, attentive and actually listened to us when we described our ideal home. Then he went out and found it for us! I will be recommending Alan and Ideal Properties to all my friends looking to relocate in the area. Good luck with the baby Alan! Thanks again!

Adam Kirk, 04/11/2011

Shinichi Morisawa is AMAZING! He was ALWAYS responsive, prompt, and helpful. He never pressured us and was happy to listen to our desires, which is rare in the broker world. He was upright and honest with us and did not ask us to settle for less than our "ideal property" or waste our time. As you may know good properties are rented very quickly and he stayed one step ahead to ensure our application was processed quickly so we would have a fair chance. We joked that we were checking our "Shini-mail" because he emailed us often with updates.... Ask for Shinichi! Smorisawa@idealpropertiesgroup.com

Joely and Peter, 03/23/2011

Lindsay Martinez was great to work with. I picked her out of the many others because of how efficient she was even from the first time she responded to my email. She was very patient and really worked hard to find us the perfect place. She was a pleasure to work with and we will be recommending her to any friend looking for a home in Brooklyn.

Maria Heredia, 03/01/2011

Shannon Insana at Ideal Properties Group has been exceptional in helping me find an apartment. I have a lot of special requirements due to my chemical sensitivities and Shannon has listened to them all patiently. She understands my needs and has come up with some great apartments. Her professionalism, thoughtfulness and wonderful demeanor has made my apartment search much easier.

Julia F, 02/01/2011

When I first met Iman, he was warm, friendly, and provided great customer service. When the first few apartment I requested to see were not the perfect fit for my family, Iman listened and found other properties that he felt would be good for us. We ended up finding the perfect place thanks to Iman`s motivation, attentiveness, and great communication skills. We would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.

Shayna G., 01/03/2011

Iman Inde is a treasure in the real estate industry! He is kind, down to earth, and relaxed. He listens to what the customer wants and works hard to find matches. Moving from Texas with 2 dogs is no easy fit for Brooklyn, but Iman did everything he could to find apartments for us. Iman is just the kind of broker you want when embarking on the stressful apartment hunt because he attentive without being pushy. I highly recommend Iman to anyone searching for a new place to live!

Michele, 12/03/2010

Rob helped us find a great apartment in the neighborhood we wanted to live in. He was extremely helpful and kind, and made us laugh in the car. I`d highly recommend working with Rob.

Nick, 11/30/2010

Paul Crolla was absolutely the best find I`ve ever made in NYC real estate. The apartment we found together is a close second and exactly what I wanted and needed. Paul listened, work hard, ran around with me looking at places in order to narrow down what I really needed - without wasting my time at all - and in less than a week we found what I was looking for in a neighborhood that was above and beyond what I had hoped for with what I could afford. Such a solid guy, and a fantastic resource - he couldn`t have done it better.

Jason Brownrigg, 10/27/2010

My partner David and I have been working Rob on finding an apartment in Brooklyn. Rob was incredible to work with. He was professional, listened well, and really went beyond what was asked of him to show us apartments. In the end we we went with another unit, but I wanted to make sure I did something for Rob because he was so good to work with. Your company us fortunate to have him on board. I would recommend him to friends in a minute. Please make sure that Rob knows how much we enjoyed working with him. Sincerely, Ed P.

E-mail sent to Ideal`s management team, Ed P., 10/21/2010

Dave put a lot of attention and care into helping me to find an apartment. He listened carefully to all of the things I was looking for in an apartment and I felt he really `got it`. Then he did searches for me frequently, zeroing in on the places that matched my criteria. The fact that he was searching for me relieved me of so much of the burden of looking. He didn`t waste my time and only showed me things he thought I would like, and was extremely diligent about following up with me and staying in touch. Simply put, he was just incredibly helpful and supportive. I felt that he genuinely wanted to help, took an interest in my search, and was completely sincere in his efforts to helping me find something I would love. - Lauri

Lauri, 10/17/2010

Luther, Yesterday the unexpected happened. A friend of mine, who thought she was going to stay in her apartment even though her roommate was moving out, called me to say that she had decided to move into a 1BR and offered to let me see if I was interested in the place (she knew I was looking). After a long evening at work talking to families of our incoming students as a last minute favor to my principal, I stopped by - the place was a steal for the rent they were paying. We called her landlord and he agreed to meet me today. Long story short, I decided to put a deposit down before anyone else could steal the place away. I`m writing this with a slightly heavy heart because you were so amazing. Honestly. I know it was all business at the end of the day, but you were just so positive, patient, kind, and attentive to our needs - it felt like we were seeing places with a good friend. My only regret in taking this other place is that you weren`t a part of the deal. You are a great guy and both Alejandro and myself really want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did for us. I`d love to return your generosity some day. In the meantime, best of luck during this busy rental season! Warmly, Jesse (and Alejandro)

Jesse and Alejandro; email to agent Luther Hines, 09/27/2010

Jonah was incredible to work with! Very honest and patient with all my questions (not to mention I was late to all of our meetings). Not only did he show me a bunch of apartments, but he showed me a bit around Brooklyn and this guys KNOWS Brooklyn. He also answered all of my phone calls and emails =) I highly recommend him! Deserved every penny of commission!

Joanna K, 09/13/2010

My fiance and I worked with Iman to rent a beautiful (and affordable!) 1 bedroom apartment in Prospect Heights. Iman`s patience, reassurance and genuinely honest attitude made the sometimes strenuous process of finding an apartment in NYC smooth and stress-free. He is unlike any other broker I`ve worked with and he stands as a true example of how the industry should run! Thanks again!

Ellen and Dylan, 09/10/2010

Iman Inde, you`re amazing! We only had a month to find an ideal place; one that we wanted to stay in for a good few years. Our last place was found last-minute with an *other* realty group and we settled for not-so great (bug infestations, slumlords, the works). Originally I`d called another agent from Ideal one morning after being frustrated with other realty groups and dishonest people. In no more than an hour, Ideal Properties had Iman call me - on his lunch hour - letting me know that he`d be able to show me places that afternoon. Kind, honest and interested, he discussed with me what mine and my husband`s ideal place would look like, the price, the location, etc. Iman showed me apartments only within our price range and all beyond our expectations. That day we filled out an application. After a week we were approved! Iman never stopped making sure everything was OK- he even called me on the day of our move-in to make sure that we had our keys! The experience changed our whole outlook on the realty business. Thank you so much Iman for helping us find the apartment of our dreams!

Alicia, 08/18/2010

Dave Saba is a breath of fresh air in the real estate business. He respected our limited budget and our time; he communicated clearly and effectively; and he worked hard to find us an apartment in our price range. Yet Dave is not just a good broker, he`s a really nice person. He sincerely cared about finding us a space we were comfortable in, and never put pressure on us to make a commitment. Although we ultimately decided to rent in Queens, instead of Brooklyn, we will definitely contact Dave when we`re looking in the future. Nicole and Nick

Nicole and Nick, 08/18/2010

Super big thanks to Rob Sclafani for helping find a great apartment in Park Slope. He is a very personable, trustworthy, and extremely patient broker. Having lived in Brooklyn for a few years, I appreciated that he was very honest about the neighborhoods and always was quick to respond to my inquiries. I had never used a broker before using Ideal and I believe it was worth every penny! From the first email to the lease signing, we were able to sign in under a week. Thanks again!

Cassidy, 08/09/2010

We came to Dave moving from Manhattan to Brooklyn looking for a one bedroom in Carroll Gardens. From the moment we first had contact with him, Dave consistently followed up with us and stayed in touch to make sure all our needs were met. He showed us a beautiful brownstone apartment that had just hit the market, which we`re now living in and in love with. Dave has continued to be extremely attentive, accommodating, personable, and easy to work with throughout the entire experience of searching and eventually signing a lease. If we move on from this beautiful apartment we`ll certainly be giving him a call. - Jeremy and Leah

Jeremy and Leah, 08/03/2010

This letter is to document the outstanding broker services provided by Sergey Chuprik of Ideal Properties in Brooklyn, NY. My mother and I arrived in Brooklyn on Thursday, July 15 to apartment hunt with only a narrow window of time in which to find a place to rent. As neither of us were familiar with Brooklyn, I called a listing posted by Sergey on Craig`s List and from that point on he became an invaluable source of listings as well as information about Brooklyn. Sergey apartment hunted with us tirelessly over the course of the next three days, driving us to several properties in the July heat. He was very patient and kind as well as very knowledgeable about specific neighborhoods and properties. He went above and beyond the call of duty during his time with us, by far outshining all other brokers we worked with during our trip. We can`t thank him enough for his services and would definitely recommend him to any Brooklyn newcomer in need of a trusted broker.

E-mail sent to Ideal`s management team, S. & J. Akhter, 07/23/2010

Jackie did an awesome job of finding us a great apartment in a very short time. No pressure at all and was willing to show as many places as we had time to see. Very smooth transaction and GREAT customer service. Thanks again!

Keith , 06/14/2010

My fiance and I were looking to move to the Park Slope/ Fort Greene area and we were very lucky to have worked with Iman. From the start he was very organized and efficient, perfectly scheduling out our viewings. Iman is one of the nicest brokers I have ever dealt with - unlike most brokers he treats you like a real person, not just another sale. I would highly recommend Iman to anyone looking for a Brooklyn apartment.

Amanda, 05/08/2010

My husband and I had the real pleasure of having our tenant apartment rented this month by Rob Sclafani, salesperson from Ideal Properties. The entire process took maybe a week, not only because the customer loved the apartment, but because Rob kept on top of the entire process, which even included a second visit at the customer`s request. We were surprised to find that the final paperwork was done by Rob at nine in the night (on a very rainy evening), which encompassed for him a trip to the client in DUMBO and then to Park Slope to deliver us the lease. We didn`t ask for this extra attention-we could have waited until morning-but he gave it anyway. Of all the agencies we listed with, as well as listing on Craigslist, Ideal Properties brought more people to look at the apartment more than any other venue-by far! I think you must be doing something right. Rob certainly is. Please thank everybody at Ideal for their assistance renting this apartment.

E-mail sent to Ideal`s management team, Barbara E., 04/29/2010

I just wanted to thank Sharon who works @ Ideal. She found us a great place in Park Slope for My Family & I. Sharon, Erik & Mike make it possible for regular people to get great apartments in Brooklyn. Thanks Again

Joseph, 04/17/2010

I just wanted to take a minute to thank Althia for fantastic service. She was very professional, personable, and made the process very nonstressful. The truth is my fiance and I had been looking for a place to live for 3 days and I was at my breaking down point until I meet Althia. She answered all our questions, was very understanding of our stress and even anxious attitudes. She drove us around from spot to spot making the searching very relaxing on our end. We felt very at ease with everything. My Fiance and I recommend using Althia at Ideal properties for your next housing need.

courtney, 03/20/2010

My New Yorker boyfriend and I needed a new place fast! After relocating here from Chicago with my 70 lb mutt, his one bedroom was a disastrous situation. After searching through craigslist and meeting with random agents without any success, a friend recommended Ideal Properties, which to say the least was, well, ideal. They were not only easy to work with, but also trustworthy - something that I find to be unfortunately rare with apartment hunting in any big city. Mike, the broker we worked with was great and made everything about a typically painful process practically fun! I would recommend Ideal to anyone, new or old to the city!

Leslie & Matt, 03/15/2010

Looking for an apartment was leaving me with an enormous sense of dread, until I met with Sarah Bloomquist. She got an immediate sense of what I was looking for and narrowed what would normally be an overwhelming search down to just a few days of top choices. I had plenty of time to look, but didn`t need it - she found the place I wanted that quickly. Her down-to-earth style mixed with professionalism, plus the fact that she`s just pretty darned cool, made my experience feel like just a great time hanging around the neighborhood. THANKS SO MUCH!

Mary, 03/09/2010

Apartment searching is never fun, but there is nothing worse than spending time looking at apartments with brokers that don`t want to be there, and are very uninspired. We looked at an apartment with Iman Inde, who was great. He didn`t seem to mind when we had to wait 20 mins for my wife to arrive, he was patient, interested and even (at least appeared) to be happy to show us around the same apartment the next day in a snow storm. We took the apartment, and where happy to have found such a genuine and patient broker. Thanks Iman

Andrew W, 03/02/2010

Working with Rob Sclafani has been a great experience. He has been extremely helpful in finding us the perfect apartment. My wife and I relocated here from out of town and didn`t really know the area but Rob was right there to answer all of our questions. Rob`s professionalism and good sense of humor made the experience of finding a new home a nonstressful event - even though it was pouring rain and freezing cold outside! I highly recommend Rob to anyone who is looking for an apartment - you won`t be disappointed.

Jeff P., 01/22/2010

Molly - My wife and I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for all the work and time you spent with us to get us settled into a place that met our individual needs. We noticed you went above and beyond the regular responsibilities before and during our transition to Brooklyn. Additionally we had a great experience with Eric during the time you were absent. We wanted to thank you and those involved in making our move to Brooklyn occur in the smoothest way possible. Thanks again Molly and Ideal!

Shayna and Matt G., 01/10/2010

Rob Sclafani enabled us to find the perfect apartment in Park Slope after only a few days of searching. It is not only due to the fact that he was efficient and organized, he was also very patient - especially with french newcomers like us - and took a lot of time to explain all the details, which made us very comfortable. He was friendly, honest, full of advice and did not hesitate to negotiate with landlords to get us the best deal. Rob is definitely an experienced and reliable professional I would recommend to anyone. We also thank the other agents and their manager for the excellent service they provided.

Erwan F., 12/21/2009

It was a pleasure to work with Rob Sclafani - he helped me find a new place in just a week! He was prompt, organized and courteous and took the time to walk through all the details. Great with follow up and follow through. Would definitely recommend him!

Jennifer Cunningham, 12/15/2009

Especially in a neighborhood known for it`s high-pressure brokers, "above and beyond" barely does justice to the incredible service I got from Desirae when I was looking for a one-bedroom in Park Slope. Her honesty and low-key style. Sensing that I was uncertain about this first apartment I considered applying for, she suggested I sleep on it before applying and lost the easy commission. Ultimately, I found the perfect apartment in a building whose management company required more ID, proof of income, proof of good credit, and so forth than anything she`d heard of before, and she guided me patiently and with good humor through a vetting process that took 8 hours in the office plus numerous faxes, phone calls and emails afterwards. I can`t say enough about her patience, professionalism, and kindness. Thank you!

Leah Nelson, 12/07/2009

Eric took us step by step through the entire commercial leasing process with astonishing ease. Even in this tough market, he had our storefront rented within three weeks! We had it listed with another broker for ALMOST A YEAR, with little activity! I would send anyone to Eric without even batting an eyelash. A true professional, and a fantastic negotiator!

Mr.Jonas, 10/30/2009

I am writing this email to comment on the professionalism and excellent service that I recieved from Mr. Inde as well as other agents (unfortunately I do not remember their names) regarding 1** 12th. Street.  Mr. Inde`s prompt responses, professionalism and availability to market my apartment prompted me to give him the listing. Unfortunately, the apartment rented through Craigslist before Mr. Inde or other Ideal agents could even see it.  However, I received numerous calls from Ideal agents requesting information and attempting to match the apartment with prospective clients. I received more requests from Ideal agents in three days than I did from other large realtors in two weeks! I would like to inform you that I own homes on a number of different streets in Park Slope (in the low teens). Because of the excellent service that I received regarding this particular apartment, Ideal will be my first choice for future rentals or sales listings. Thank you.  Sincerely, Rosemarie F.

E-mail sent to Ideal`s management team, Rosemarie F., 10/13/2009

I worked with Iman Inde and am now happily installed in a truly "ideal" apartment. Iman was friendly, easy-going, and extremely patient. But most importantly, he listened carefully, making sense of my wishlist even when I contradicted myself many times. When I found what I was looking for, Iman acted quickly, making all the right calls on my behalf. I would recommend Iman to anyone frustrated by the New York apartment-hunting scene!

Caitlin Mitchell, 08/05/2009

Gerard Campbell placed Myself, My Fiance, and her daughter in the perfect apartment and neighborhood. I was moving from Manhattan, and my Fiance was moving from Massachusetts with her daughter; I had very little knowledge of the Brooklyn neighborhoods and was also suspicious of apartment brokers in general. We met Gerard to take a look at the first apartment on the list. after a brief conversation he knew the first place wasn`t fitting for us and knew exactly where we should live. We met Gerard the following day and he introduced us to Windsor Terrace, showed us an apartment across the street from a great Elementary school and a block from Prospect park. The apartment is perfect, the owner of the apartment is great, and we are hoping to never leave the neighborhood. Gerard is an expert matchmaker and can be credited with giving me and my family a great start to a happy life in Brooklyn! Thank you Gerard!

Rick Murphy, 07/30/2009

Martine was an excellent agent. I was told by other firms that it was too soon to look for an apartment, but she showed us great places in areas we wanted and in our price range. Being new to New York, she was able to walk us through the leasing process and put us at ease. There were no issues, and I would definitely return to her if we move or refer her to any of my friends looking for an apartment. Thanks Martine, for finding our new home!

James D, 06/17/2009

Maria listened carefully to what I was looking for. She was involved and went out of her way to help me find an apartment. She was a pleasure to work with and I`d recommend her to anyone looking for an apartment.

Linda B, 03/03/2009

REMARKABLY PROFESSIONAL!

My agent treated me like a human being! Over and over again, over a month-long search for a perfectly appointed duplex apartment, Randy showed me that I was much more than a pile of $$$ bills to him. Randy, I truly appreciate all your efforts, and look forward to referring my friends to you!

Chantal, Review from Merchant Circle, 02/21/2009

We just rented an incredible apartment with Lea`s help and expert guidance. A fierce negotiator, she was great to have on our side. Lea, we can`t wait to see you at our home-sweet-home warming party!

Warren D, 01/11/2009

My daughter and I simply loved working with Ideal`s Mike Colombo. He went out of her way showing us lots and lots of apartments - and we`re grateful for his expertise and his patience. True professional!

Pat, 12/16/2008

I worked with Mike Colombo to find our new place in North Slope. We rented the 2nd apartment we saw w/ Ideal because the caliber of their listings is so much better than other w/ other brokers. Mike was great to work with - he listened to what we needed and always followed up very quickly. Thank you!

Jinha, 12/03/2008

Martine was charming and professional, showing me places according to my availability in a moment`s notice. Thanks again Martine!

Leo, 11/25/2008

Great crew! I worked with two different agents (I never realized they all share their listings!), and both were incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Thanks Lev for helping us find just the right space. And thanks for not wasting our time, we really appreciate it!

Jonathan, 11/05/2008

My roomie and I just rented the most fantastic apartment in the whole of Brooklyn! 150 Clermont rocks!!!!!! Drew, thanks for making this happen.

David Z., 10/28/2008

Matine`s expertise in helping us find our new apartment was invaluable! Thank you - we love our new place! Clermont is truly a great building and we can`t wait to move in Nov 1.

Joan M, 10/20/2008

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Martine Shandles. She was friendly, professional, and never too pushy. I would definitely work with her again and recommend her to friends. Thanks, Martine!

Ami Stevens, 09/12/2008

Best agents in Brooklyn! No more vacancies...

We can`t stop being amazed at this firm`s professionalism and dedication to keeping the three units of our Park Slope brownstone filled with great tenants! Working with Ideal is a true pleasure!

RoaxTon, Review from Kudzu, 09/11/2008

It was great working with Andrew. Professional, polite, responsible, and worked hard to find the right property for me.

Brittany, 09/09/2008

OH, FINALLY! Finally, finally, finally, finally...!!!!! Have I said FINALLY yet? Honest broker, great listings, awesome selection! Thank youuuuuu!

niCOLEtte, Review from Merchant Circle, 08/13/2008

Fantastic service! My boyfriend and I just signed our lease earlier today. It was an entirely pleasurable process, and we highly recommend Erik Serras from Ideal. He seemed to know pretty much every single little thing we needed to know, and we hope to get to find a place to call our own through Erik once we`re ready to buy. Good luck, Erik, and thank you!!!

sanhati, Review from Yahoo Local, 08/09/2008

I have been working with Ideal for a few years now. Every time I have an apartment for rent, they bring me qualified tenants. Just last week they rented my last unit on President Street (Park Slope). It took them TWO!!! days from the moment my secretary informed them of the availability. They perform so consistently that I don`t think I`ll ever consider another agency. Thanks for all your hard work, guys!

John P., 08/05/2008

Mike Columbo was extremely honest and helpful! He answered all of our questions, and made himself available to us at all times. Once we signed, Mike helped ensure that our apartment was painted, clean, and ready for us. I would highly recommend using Mike and this group! Thanks again!!

Kerry, 07/28/2008

Gerry showed us some very good places, accurately described in advance so as not to waste our time. Very professional. Thanks.

Ben, 07/23/2008

GREAT SERVICE~! My husband and I spent literally four hours with Erik Serras, and he had the most amazing apartments to show us. After days of searching, it was so refreshing to see that nice apartments actually exist in Fort Greene! We`re signing our lease on Saturday; no more hydrating every weekend and going through crummy apartments with a host of brokers! Thanks, Erik!

Jovana, Review from Merchant Circle, 07/18/2008

My wife and I had a great time looking for a new apartment with Sharon. We needed to make a decision quickly and we were able to see several quality places mere hours after our first call in. We wrapped up the deal shortly after and always felt we had the help and support needed to make our decision. Thanks!

Ryan H., 07/17/2008

My experience with Richard Burke and Ideal Properties was excellent. Richard was expedient, efficient and thorough. He showed me everything I wanted to see, answered all of my questions and was genuinely interested in helping me find the right property. The office staff was professional and courteous. I was looking for a very specific type of property which many other Realtors had told me would take "a very long time to find." We found that property within hours of our first outing. Thank you Richard and Ideal Properties.

Rev David Corvini, 07/15/2008

10 STARS! It`s really refreshing to work with an honest, scrupulous agent- especially one that`s truly knowledgeable in their business. We are still looking for that ideal apartment, but we`re sure we`ll find one through this firm! Especially since they showed us other firms` listings too!

Jonathan G.; Review from Merchant Circle, 07/09/2008

Dear Mr. Serras: I wanted to take a moment to express my total satisfaction with your firm. My daughter graduated from college this spring and wanted to reside in Brooklyn. She had been having a difficult time trying to locate something that matched her needs when she learned about Ideal Properties Group. Martine Shandles worked with her closely and throughout the process was encouraging, helpful and went out of her way in every instance to ensure that the process went smoothly. Every phone call or email was answered promptly and professionally. Martine was timely and unwaveringly pleasant from the first contact right through the final lease signing with the landlord. I am certain you already know what an exemplary employee you have in Martine, but I wanted to be certain to express our gratitude. We will recommend you to others, and if my daughter embarks upon another apartment search in Brooklyn, she will most certainly contact Martine. Thank you for having made this experience such a pleasant one.

Ann H., 07/07/2008

What a great experience! I started looking for my new place about a month ago. Erik showed me a lot of great apartments; so many that it was almost difficult to decide which one to pick as my new BBQ haven. He helped me throughout the process, and made the decision a more informed one, and easier. I love my new place, and can`t wait to throw a party in my garden! Ideal Properties is invited!

Sonya L., 06/28/2008

Working with Martine was like working with a good friend that truly had our best interest at heart. She was very responsive, listened closely to what we wanted, and followed through to the very end. We would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for property in the future!

Anna Clevenger, 06/24/2008

Unbelievably professional... We worked with Martine from Ideal Properties and our faith in real estate agents is now restored! She was great every step of the way! We highly recommend this agent`s services; Martine made tough decisions easy.

Shawna; Review from Merchant Circle, 06/21/2008

Kelli worked with my girlfriend and I on finding the perfect apartment for us and what we needed and wanted. Well she did find it right in awesome Park Slope! She guided us through every step of the approval process. I highly reccomend Kelli "The Closer"!

Denis J. Lanza, 06/18/2008

In a real estate world where previous experiences used descriptors such as nightmare, headache, and stressful, Martine Shandles flipped the script. Her ability to provide a fun, easy and ideal experience was tremendously appreciated. I plan on working with her in the future and will keep her business card handy for referrals. Thank You Martine!

Dr. Bazan, 06/13/2008

Awesome agents! I contacted a few different Ideal Properties agents, and they all responded promptly. I needed to move by June 15, and they were able to find just the right place for me within TWO DAYS!? Their inventory is great, so it wasn`t that difficult to begin with. Thanks for all the help!

Geoffrey, 06/13/2008

EXPERTISE GALORE--THESE PEOPLE KNOW ... what they`re doing! We just rented a two bedroom in Brooklyn Heights! Having gone through a number of irrelevant searches with other firms, we stumbled upon Ideal Properties on Craigslist. Their agent, Gil, was helpful, always on time, and returned our calls promptly. He guided us through the process FLAWLESSLY. Expensive, but worth it! It is true that you get what you pay for.

Erin; Review from Merchant Circle, 06/11/2008

Kelli saved us from Rapid Realty! We walked into the Ideal office afer a nightmarish experience. Immediately the agents began looking up properties for us to view. By the end of the day, we had found the perfect place. Thank you Ideal Properties Group!

Kim; Review from Merchant Circle, 06/11/2008

Our experience in renting an apartment in Cobble Hill with Ideal was nearly perfect. They are so professional! Thanks, Mike, and we`ll call you back when we`re ready to buy!

John; Review from Merchant Circle, 06/11/2008

I am endlessly thankful to the Gods of Backpage for having found Ideal Properties. This firm is amazing! I love their website, I loved their approach to my appointments, and they fiercely represented my interests in front of our current - AND PAST! - landlady. It was a tough deal to be made, but with their help... it happened! Ideal really know their business! Irene, brand new Carroll Gardener

Irene; Review from Merchant Circle, 06/11/2008

I worked with Erik in my North Park Slope move. Erik ensured he was available at every step of the process; I could always reach him via phone and he showed apartments around my schedule. Further, he ensured I was comfortable and knowledgable about every part of the process from viewing to move-in. The entire apartment hunt with Erik was an extremely pleasurable experience, unlike the headaches and annoyances that it often causes! I highly recommend Erik and Ideal Properties.

Renee, 06/10/2008

Erik Serras showed me so many beautiful apartments in Fort Greene that I forgot their count. I finally went with a loft on S.Oxford that looks like dreams are made out of. Erik came highly recommended... and he delivered without a glitch!

Juanita Santi, 05/29/2008

I am yet to meet a more professional, more helpful, and more personable agent. Mike is a true asset to his profession! We rented a gorgeous 2 bedroom apt in Park Slope--and the process was even enjoyable! Our building manager rocks, too.

Diana, 05/28/2008

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