Brenda Colon

★★★★★
"I wish there were a 6-star category because Brenda is in that category - superb. She has extensive knowledge of the locale and was able to give us crucial advice as to what systems in our home were in possible violation of building department requirements so that we could take remedial action in anticipation of an inspection. She has an innate ability to put herself in the prospective homeowner's mindset and zone in on what parts of the house we needed to repair, renovate, or replace. She has an uncanny ability to read people and so very respectfully and gently encouraged us to make somewhat costly repairs and renovations which would help justify our sales price target. When we balked about the extra cost of staging she was able to negotiate a lower price and actually brought some of her own items, carrying them up steep stairs to renovate an empty tiny bedroom into an "office". She kept us informed every step of the way and was tireless in her positive attitude during the negotiation process. Brenda is highly intelligent, persistent, patient, and diligent. She is also very knowledgeable about the mortgage loan process and keeps track of the prospective purchasers' progress in that regard. And throughout it all she is so fun to work with - she has a killer sense of humor that hits home just when you need it! I recommend Brenda enthusiastically."

★★★★★
"Brenda was a superstar. Not only did she negotiate every possible bit and get us the best deal she supervised the whole process from A to Z. Extremely kind, attentive, smart, and effective you are in very good hands with Brenda."

★★★★★
"I was very lucky to find Brenda on Zillow. She was professional and kind. Most of all she was informative and made sure I was comfortable with what was going on at all times. I learned about the process and felt confident that she was on top of everything at all times. I would highly recommend anyone to Brenda without hesitation. I love my new place!!"

★★★★★
"Brenda was extremely helpful in the sale of our CT home. It was clear from the start that she was well-experienced in bringing buyers and sellers together with successful outcomes. Real estate transactions often come with their share of unique speed bumps/hurdles and Brenda knew exactly what to do to create successful resolutions. She had very good knowledge of local services to assist with all aspects of the transaction from inspections and tradespeople to packers, movers, and cleaners. She was extremely responsive and professional throughout the process and we feel very fortunate that we had Brenda as part of our home sale."

★★★★★
"Brenda reached out to me when I was first starting research on purchasing an apartment in New York City. As a native New Yorker but a first-time buyer, I had seen a lot of different apartments over the years and knew what to expect but needed a lot of help with the buying process. Brenda was PERFECT. She knows the neighborhoods in the city in and out. She is extremely honest and open in her advice about which apartments you see are valued correctly and are of the most value. She is great at dealing with people and works to get as much information as possible from other brokers/agents/companies to help you gather all the details you may need to make a decision. When it comes to crunch time, when you decide to make an offer and prepare your application (she helped with a co-op application and interview), Brenda is an expert. She is as on top of things as anyone can be. With complicated financial records, she still helped me prepare tons of paperwork and gather every tiny piece of information that was needed for the board to ensure that my application was not rejected and I did not waste any time or incur any additional fees. She seemed to work around the clock, always on call, always ready to answer questions, willing to drive out to New Jersey at any hour to collect signatures on documents, and working with my limited/inflexible schedule to meet all deadlines and get me into my apartment in a demanding timeframe. I can't wait to recommend Brenda to my friends or anyone I meet looking for an apartment. She is phenomenal and will make sure she finds you your dream home under your own conditions and demands."

★★★★★
"I've worked with brokers in the past and that's how I got stuck paying a broker fee AND with an apartment, I didn't like. I explained to Brenda what I was looking for and she completely understood me. She has sent me over listings of exactly what I had in mind. Brenda understands the different nuances of each neighborhood and has helped to guide me on each one - pros/cons, transportation options, etc. Working with Brenda has been so great. She's on top of her game and I'm so happy she's my broker! She has truly taken the pain out of finding a place in NYC!!"

★★★★★
"Before I met Brenda, I was ready to give up and overpay for a tiny studio: I'd been all over NY with a number of different realtors who'd showed me places that didn't meet my needs, and who'd made me waste time and money in the process. Brenda immediately "got me": she understood what I was looking for and what would work for my lifestyle, recommended parts of town I hadn't considered, and even made me reconsider some neighborhoods that I was initially interested in. Within the first day, I had 3 amazing options to choose from, and within 2 weeks I'd moved into my new place (which I love, btw). She was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable every step of the way, helping me navigate the (very involved) application process and even providing recos for my relocation from Miami to NY. I highly recommend Brenda, and will definitely give her a call next time I'm looking to move."

★★★★★
"Brenda made my apartment search a real pleasure. She showed me apartments that exactly fit the description of what I was looking for. Brenda always showed up at scheduled showings on time, if not early. She is extremely professional and funny, which made the process a lot more enjoyable."

★★★★★
"I have worked with Brenda over the years and have referred many friends and colleagues to her. When she represented me as a buyer she kept to our wish list (no bait and switch!) and geographical preference while always keeping our best interest as her top priority. She is extremely knowledgeable, has a solid analytical approach to pricing, and a keen marketing eye. She will definitely be our listing agent again in the future."

★★★★★
"Brenda was incredibly thorough and professional, taking detailed account of my needs/wants for an apartment within my budget in my desired neighborhood. She was well organized and only showed me units that fit within my parameters, not wasting my time on places that were run down or out of my price range. The NYC real estate market is a total rat race, and Brenda's local knowledge and expertise were invaluable. I would definitely recommend her to friends/colleagues who are in the market in the future."