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As a mother of four, Anita’s greatest traits are being a good listener and problem-solver. She’s able to discern her clients wants and get them what they actually need, leaving her clients satisified with their new home.
One of the most important things her clients can expect is her blunt honesty. Anita doesn’t believe in sugar-coating an eyesore of an apartment just for the sake of making a deal. Anita’s approach to finding her clients the best is first to ask herself, “Would I live in this home with my family?”
Anita would definitely put you and your family’s need into great consideration. In her spare time, she enjoys going to open houses, and playing basketball and softball with her kids.
Candela understands first hand what a stressful process moving can be. She has dedicated herself to making apartment-hunting an enjoyable experience. She works diligently to make it a smooth and easy process for her clients.
She is willing to educate clients about the Manhattan real-estate market and guide them toward the locations and buildings that will work best for them. This approach ensures that she will not waste a second of her client’s time. Candela is honest, enthusiastic, patient and committed to finding them a fantastic apartment. She is fluent in Spanish.
Born and raised in London, England, Cola trained for her degree as a professional dancer and choreographer at Europe’s elite conservatoires London Contemporary Dance School and Laban Centre London. She went on to choreograph and perform professionally in British theatres before training as a fitness instructor and studying in the Martial Arts.
A resident of New York City since 2004, Cola turned her personable talents to real estate. Having rented out her own private London residence and residing herself as an occupant in many prominent and affluent New York City locales, she personally understands both sides of her clients needs when seeking their next abode.
Her hospitable, pleasant British nature accompanied by her attentive listening skills and dedication assures that you’ll always feel valued.
“What we all want at the end of the day is understanding and great service, nothing more nothing less. It’s as simple as that.”
Heather is a New York City enthusiast specializing in Manhattan apartment rentals. She knows firsthand how stressful moving can be and looks to make each of her client’s experience pleasant and enjoyable. She is ready to work for you to help find your dream home. Whether you see yourself in the classic West Village, Gramercy or on the Upper East Side, Heather is ready to find you a place that you feel comfortable calling “home.”
Joe started out in property management with one of New York’s biggest owners. He has been leasing apartments all over Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan for over 4 1/2 years. Joe values upfront honesty with all of this clients and believes that educating his clients on the current real estate markets is the best way to help them understand what properties have higher value in their search. Contact Joe today for an easy real estate experience!
As one of the longest-standing members on one of the best real-estate teams in Manhattan, Kyle Karker is dedicated to finding you the home you have been searching for. Whether it is a four-bedroom penthouse on the Upper East Side, luxury living downtown, a Village townhouse, or whatever you may be in the market for, Kyle has the experience and skill to transition you smoothly into the apartment that you have been searching for. Give him a call; he would love to share with you the passion for real estate that he has found.
Leonard Kogan specializes in selling and renting luxury lofts, apartments and townhouses. Leonard’s ability to listen and to understand his clients’ needs and concerns, his professionalism, and thoroughness help him stand out as a broker who drives clients’ deals forward until their goals are met. He has lived in New York City for over five years. With his photographer’s eye for detail, you can be sure the visual impact of your property will be maximized in showings and marketing materials.
Leonard moved many times in his youth, from Russia to Israel, before coming to the US, making him extraordinarily sensitive to the anxiety buyers/sellers may experience during the entire moving process. He is conversationally fluent in Russian and Hebrew.
Leonard maintains enthusiasm and commitment and follows through with every client. He consistently evaluates strategy and adapts when needed to stay in tune with the market. Having lived and worked in diverse cultures allows Leonard to negotiate adeptly at any level. Leonard puts all that he has learned during his travels to good use in his sales transactions and client relationships. You can expect incomparable service from Leonard Kogan!
Leslie is a native of Los Angeles,California and has made NYC her home for fifteen years. She brings her vast knowledge of the NYC market to best serve her client’s needs. Her insight into the numerous unique neighborhoods enable her to assist clients in finding a true home. Leslie is a former modern dancer and theatre producer. Leslie believes in serving her clients until they have found an apartment that they will not just settle for but truly love.
Born and bred on Long Island and having lived in NYC for a number of years, Marc is very comfortable and knowledgeable about the in’s and out’s of NYC real estate. With his honesty, integrity, positive attitude, and good sense of humor, Marc is ready to make the journey of finding an apartment an enjoyable experience.
When Marc is not helping prospective apartment seekers, he enjoys playing competitive sports and experiencing all that the city has to offer.
Max Dylan Lu specializes in retail leasing transactions in Manhattan (member of the DSA Retail division). He has represented landlords of all sizes, national brand tenants, publicly traded companies, local tenants, and first-time tenants. His thorough research and market knowledge have been invaluable to every client - often providing them with the first opportunity to lease a space, or saving them hundreds of thousands throughout the lease term.
Sammy graduated college with a double major in economics and computer science in 2003. He has been in financial real estate for the past six years and has been around many landlords for both residential and commercial properties. He brings his real estate expertise as well as his hard work ethics to DSA Realty and will always look out for the client’s best interest. So whether you’re looking for the perfect rental property, your first home, or upgrading your existing home, give Sammy a call and he will be able to find something that will suit your exact needs.
Honesty, integrity, strong market knowledge, along with the will and desire to go the extra mile or two needed. These are just a few of the qualities that Scotty Mitchell brings to the office every day.
In today’s Manhattan rental market it is not uncommon for people to spend days or even weeks running around the city looking at apartments that are already off the market or nowhere near what they are looking for. As an experienced, professional, and highly trained rental agent, Scotty can easily condense what can often be an exhaustive and disappointing search into a few painless hours, where you are guranteed to be shown only available apartments that fit with your needs.
Scotty manages a team of well trained agents to help his clients get the best and most efficient service in the industry. Scotty’s team of agents are constantly researching the market, building relationships with landlords and management companies, and making sure that their clients see the best places ahead of everyone else.
“With lower fees and higher levels of service, why would anyone go anywhere else?”
Connecting people with quality NYC homes has been Tara’s business for the past five years, and she loves what she does! To Tara what’s really important isn’t how many apartments you can rent but how many long-standing relationships you can build. That’s why over the years she has gained not only a vast knowledge of NYC real estate but a true understanding of what people really need to make them happy.
Born and raised in Westchester county, Tara has been living in the city since 1997, when she attended The School of Visual Arts. She currently lives in the East Village and loves spending time in her neighborhood with friends. When she has some free time, she likes to read and perfect her cooking skills.
Born and raised in Old East Village, the days of punk, “Blade Runners,” he brings with him a keen sense of New York City. A world traveler, he takes special care to help those with long-distance moves and cultural differences to ease into the ever-evolving New York lifestyle.
Toshio understands that being a top real-estate agent involves both a keen awareness of the market and the ability to really listen to a client’s needs. He combines a friendly, patient personality with a tenacious set of negotiating skills.
Whatever your real-estate situation may be, he can relate. From pre-qualification to financing options, from co-op interview preparation to closing, Toshio will guide you through the process each step of the way. As a seasoned negotiator, he will work hard to get the deal done for you.
Toshio received his degree in Ecology and Anthropology from Syracuse University. In the past, he has worked as a teacher and a fundraiser for many conservation organizations. During his free time, he enjoys basketball, Aikido, and hiking the nature countryside. Paraglidling is the next endeavor…