Samantha Reiss

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team exceeded expectations. They advised us on renovations, staging, pricing, a lawyer and sold the apartment quickly and efficiently. When you hire them, you get more than a broker, you get a very deep bench. Experts on all aspects of the sale. They were well worth any commission they charge." -David Y.

★★★★★
"My experience with Samantha Reiss and Catherine Menichino was wonderful, to say the least. Purchasing or selling a property can be stressful, but Samantha and Catherine and their entire team are knowledgeable, experienced, hands-on, and thoughtful every step of the way. I felt completely at ease knowing that I was in such good hands!! I would both recommend this team and utilize their services again in a heartbeat." - Emily I.

★★★★★
"We met Samantha through her sale of a similar apartment in our building. When we were ready to sell we called her. She and her team put together a great market analysis, then a great set of photos. They got some real interest in the first open house and a full price offer a few days later. They stayed close through the excruciating Coop process and have been helpful every step of the way. We enthusiastically recommend them." - Nick H.

★★★★★
"We worked with Samantha & team over the last several months to find and purchase an apartment in Manhattan and they were wonderful throughout the whole process. Throughout the search, Samantha & co tirelessly found us options matching our criteria, responded quickly to our questions and feedback, and consistently helped us notice the right things and ask the right questions (e.g. "so I noticed there's a water leak in the ceiling - are you going to fix that?"). Even when we ended up expanding our search to other neighborhoods than the UWS (BPC in our case), Samantha & team were just as diligent and helpful. Throughout the purchase process (our first), Samantha patiently walked us through each step and answered any and all questions we had. We could not have asked for a more supportive and helpful broker and cannot recommend her and her team more highly." -Daniel S.

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team were a delight to work with! She was incredibly proactive, responsive, and professional throughout the search, negotiation, and closing process. We couldn't have gone with a better agent and advisor for our first home purchase." -Angela S.

★★★★★
"Samantha Reiss is, truly, the best real estate agent out there. You would be incredibly lucky to be represented by her and her team. I have bought and sold multiple properties and will only work with Samantha as either a Seller or a Buyer. She is honest, always available, kind, moral and unbelievably knowledgeable of the market. She will give you the truthful guidance you need. She makes sure she understands what you need and knows that her job is to represent you. She is savvy enough to know how to work with other agents, but does so in a way that you know you will be protected. I trust her judgement, and the judgement of the team that she has surrounded herself with, implicitly. I have witnessed other agents working with family members and have been astonished at how good Samantha is compared to these others. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone in need of an NYC real estate agent. I would give her 100 stars if I could." - William H.

★★★★★
"Catherine Menichino and Samantha Reiss provided exceptional service for my husband and myself. They were very approachable and took care of every detail. The purchase of the flat took time; but they were with us every step of the purchase. Would not hesitate one second in recommending them to other prospective clients. The purchase also included a transfer of an ownership of a previously owned flat before the purchase of the new one. They were very patient, meticulous and virtually held our hands thru the somewhat tedious process." - Jenny R.

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team provided us great service and got our apartment rented quickly and at our ask. Their work on photography, marketing and tirelessly answering every question and always being available made for a great experience. Would highly recommend them to anyone!" - Nathan B.

★★★★★
"We worked with Samantha and her team to purchase a pied-a-terre in NY. She is not only incredibly professional but also very much of a joy to spend time with. The entire process was painless from start to finish thanks to Samantha's hard work and ability to anticipate any and all potential issues." - Matteo C.

★★★★★
"Samantha was a fantastic partner in the search for my perfect Manhattan Pied a Terre. She kept me current on all new listings and gave me expert guidance re the market and each property at every step of the way. Samantha and her team were invaluable in the co-op board approval process. I will definitely work with Samantha and her team at Compass for any future NY real estate transactions!" - Amy G.

★★★★★
A consummate professional, She and her team guided us thru the complex web of selling a coop successfully. Constant advice about the property and the market in general and timely feedback was the norm. Why use anyone else?" - Brett G.

★★★★★
"We worked with Samantha and her team to purchase our first apartment in Brooklyn, NY and had a phenomenal experience. Samantha made the complexities of our transaction simple to understand and was able to help us navigate through many difficult hoops! We can't recommend her and her team enough." -Max K

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team provide excellent service and they are very knowledgeable about the UWS. I highly recommend!" - Jamie R.

★★★★★
"Samantha and Edgar are more than realtors, but they are your partner in finding your special home. They take the time to get to know you as a human to better identify properties of interest. They talk through your questions and concerns. Being a first-time homeowner, buying my place right before the pandemic, and closing during it - I had many. They were patient, kind and informative. In the end, I am in a beautiful home that perfectly fits my personal needs. They continue to be my friends post the purchase (two years ago) checking in during life celebrations. I am grateful." - Joseph D.G.

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team really do make an unpleasant process super easy. By far and away the most responsive group, emails and texts with questions or issues are responded to with speed and clarity. And, the service and counsel provided throughout the process was outstanding. The fact we received a significantly above asking price offer was the cherry on the cake. I would highly recommend them!" - Arlene Millar.

★★★★★
"We utilized Samantha and her team to sell my Aunt's apartment in New York City over the summer. The entire team was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely easy to work with throughout the sale. Every facet of our transaction, from marketing the apartment, to showings, to the closing, were covered with an amazing attention to detail and absolute excellence. We had a fantastic experience capped off by an above ask sale. I can, without qualification, recommend her team to anyone looking for true professionals who will work hard to meet and exceed expectations. Thank you for making us feel like family Samantha!" - Michael R.

★★★★★
"Moving is one of the most stressful things in life, and I was buying and selling at the same time. Samantha and team could not have been any kinder, more accommodating or more patient throughout the entire process. They were 100% focused on making sure my needs were met and were always available to answer any and all questions. The team will do whatever it takes to help you until the last of the paperwork is signed (and beyond!!). I will also say that the team had a solid understanding of the market, even with my transactions occurring in an unprecedented Covid market. Their experience was clear. I highly recommend partnering with this group…. They have your best interests at heart. " - Lauren L.

★★★★★
"I know Samantha for more than ten years. She helped me sell two apartments as well as buy another one. Her knowledge of the market is first rate. She is incredibly smart and hard working and pays attention to every detail. Most importantly I trusted that she would take good care of me and always had my interest at heart. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy or sell an apartment." - Robin M.

★★★★★
"We confidently placed the sale of our Manhattan property into the seasoned hands of Samantha Reiss, and we were not disappointed. Her extensive experience, knowledge of the luxury market, and analytical data she procured to understand prospective buyer behavior, were all truly impressive. Despite difficult circumstances with Covid last year, Samantha found a prequalified buyer and we had a signed contract within 3 months. I must also attribute our positive outcome to her excellent communication with us, as the seller, and our prospective buyers. Bravo! Her professionalism was greatly appreciated, and I can highly recommend Samantha." - Yvette D.

★★★★★
"Samantha Reiss represented us both in selling our former apartment and purchasing our current home. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she made both experiences. There was nothing too large or too small to merit her complete and undivided attention. She and her team helped us and spent time on every detail. She is knowledgeable about the market and about every step of the process. She is a very positive person and an absolute pleasure to work with." - Marsi T.

★★★★★
"Working with Samantha is a pleasure. She is well informed on the New York real estate market. I have used her to both buy and sell apartments. Her market knowledge is excellent and I have never seen anyone as quick to reply to texts and emails as Samantha. She gives 100% to her job and really cares about her clients. I highly recommend her." - Anita S.

★★★★★
"Last year we had the pleasure working with Samantha and Catherine. We can only describe them in superlative adjectives! Their professionalism, kindness, understanding, punctuality and warmth, make the stressful process way more sane and bearable! We highly recommend the experience." - Dorit L.

★★★★★
"Samantha is a pleasure to work with! She helped us find the right place quickly and close a competing bid in the most professional manner. And she made the entire process stress free and enjoyable for us. She is extremely knowledgeable about the market and her guidance is invaluable. As is her friendship. Samantha is truly a class apart in the business." - Rupali A.

★★★★★
"From beginning to end, Samantha was amazing at taking us through the process of selling our home. She was able to explain why our apartment was desirable to prospective buyers and smoothed the process of negotiation with the final buyer. We would never buy or sell an apartment in NYC without Samantha’s help." - Maneesha P.

★★★★★
"Thank you to everything you have done. We wouldn’t have been able to sell our apartment in the time frame and at the great price without you. We truly appreciate everything you have done." - Lindsay L.

★★★★★
"If you want THE BEST real estate agent in New York City you should hire Samantha. I had hired two agents previously to sell a home in Harlem and they couldn't get it done. Then I hired Samantha Reiss. All I have to say is she provided us with INCREDIBLE service and if you want to sell your home in New York, I don't think it gets any better." - Deborah M.

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team are consummate professionals. They have years of UWS experience and provide insights not available elsewhere. Samantha responds quickly to each and every inquiry. The team puts together an awesome board package on behalf of purchasers -- and that is invaluable in the process." - Mary Lee T.

★★★★★
"I was not satisfied with my previous broker, so I met with Samantha and Olivier. They were very responsive and marketing savvy. My condo apartment in front of Lincoln Center was on the market for several months with no serious offers on the table. They proposed a new strategy including taking it off the market, staging it and creating new marketing collaterals. Right away we got three offers and some were all cash. They are very creative and know how to sell. I will definitely call them back!" - Tom S

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team take the time to understand your goals, advise you honestly about current market conditions and market your property creatively and professionally. She the one broker you will ever need" - Bob N.

★★★★★
"We were introduced to Samantha and her team through a business colleague and couldn't be happier with the reference! Throughout our search for a NYC apartment, Samantha was extremely responsive, helped us narrow our search quickly, and when it came time to visit properties (we do not live in NYC), she organized all of the logistics in an extremely efficient manner. She made the most of our limited time count. We should also state that we personally hit it off and made a great time of what could have been a stressful process. She held our hand (so to speak) throughout the unique process of buying a NY coop apartment and happy to say that we are closing next week in time for Broadway reopening! Thanks Samantha and Catherine!" - John A.

★★★★★
"Samantha Reiss is by far the most experienced, professional and talented realtor in NYC. She is so responsive and is truly your advocate and partner in ensuring you find the absolutely best place to live and raise your family. I have worked with Samantha on 3 different transactions and she made each experience seamless. She will lead you though a co-op board process with precision and ease after ensuring all of your needs are met. I would give her more than 5 stars if I could and I would not dream of working with anyone else." - Carolyn R.

★★★★★
"I have bought and sold several apartments with Samantha and her team over the past 20 years. She has always been a pleasure to work with and so good at what she does! She responds to everything quickly, is a master negotiator and gets the job done well every time! I would definitely recommend her to anyone and I will continue working with her myself!" - Jackie G.

★★★★★
"If I had listed qualities that I had wanted in a broker before I put it on the apartment on the market, Samantha not only surpassed my expectations but taught me what a realtor could and should be. No question was irrelevant. No time was too late or early to contact her. No concern went unaddressed. And, all the while, Samantha, who I came to call Sam, kept the process light and loving. I think it's quite obvious that I highly recommend both Sam and her team." - Elma K.

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team are very hands on and supportive throughout the process of buying and selling (have just done both with her). She is a strong advocate for her clients and their interests and responds quickly and personally to every inquiry and request - a remarkable individual with a solid team." - Colleen K.

★★★★★
"Thank you for being so attentive and responsive. I am so glad we chose you and I will gladly recommend you frequently in the years to come." - Peter B.

★★★★★
"Gets the job done. Great judgment and looks out for our interests. We have bought and sold five apartments with Samantha." - Jeff F.

★★★★★
"I loved working with Samantha. She helped me selling the place and buying the place in Manhattan. She always reply my text or email within few mins. Sometimes even within few seconds. She is always there for me. She handled conversation in very professional way with a warm heart! If I have any questions even personal questions not related to the case. She gets a call right away and happy to find solution in the mins! She never pushed me to make decisions. I felt she is my valuable friend with the kindness, and I will strongly to recommend Samantha and her team to my other friends!!!" - Lilly D.

★★★★★
"Samantha is a great realtor and a kind and generous person. She worked patiently with us for years, showing us many properties, before we found a place we love. She is amazingly responsive, pays careful attention to our particular needs, and is able to share extensive knowledge of the market. Her team provides wonderful support too. She has been successful in finding homes for friends whom we've referred to her also. I would highly recommend Samantha and her team." - Enid P.

★★★★★
"In finding a new home you were able to understand my housing needs and helped clarify what was important. I always felt my needs were a priority to you and that you would do everything necessary to find the right apartment. Most of all I never felt pressured. Your honesty and sincerity enabled me to trust your judgment and here I am in the apartment that is the perfect fit. When it came to selling my previous apartment these skills enabled you to quickly find a buyer and the deal was closed without a hitch. I am forever grateful for your skills and kindness. Thank you." - Janet S.

★★★★★
"With Samantha’s help we purchased our beautiful apartment in midtown years ago. We loved working with her, her attention to detail was excellent and she was very responsive to our needs. Recently, when our oldest son was apartment hunting in Williamsburg, we again reached out to Samantha for her expertise. A member of her team, Olivier, knew the area very well and he assisted my son to find an apartment that he loves. We know that if we or any of our friends need realtors in The New York area, we would highly recommend Samantha and her team." - Leonard R.

★★★★★
"Samantha is an extraordinary realtor. We have known her through the sale of one apartment and the purchase of another. We have also referred close friends and family to her and everyone who’s worked with her is impressed with her professionalism, her great communication skills and her ability to get deals done! Samantha always finds a way to go the extra mile, offering to help us assemble a board package, strategize about how to think about options and more. She’s the perfect balance of knowing a tremendous amount about the complex world of NYC real estate without being too pushy about any agenda other than her client’s own." - Evelyn A.

★★★★★
"Samantha Reiss has been the broker for my Sponsor apartment 11B for the past 8 years or so. She has rented the apartment for me several times and recently has handled the sale of my apartment which is now in Contract. I have found her attention and efficient care in marketing and ideas to be of great help. She would be an excellent choice as a broker to handle all your real estate needs." - Aliza A.

★★★★★
"Samantha is the consummate professional. She is extremely knowledgeable, unbelievably responsive, diligent, has the utmost integrity and is an excellent negotiator. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her. Samantha facilitated 2 transactions during the pandemic, quite challenging, yet she handled all with aplomb. I can not recommend her highly enough." - Greg M.

★★★★★
"Samantha and her team brought a depth of expertise during these uncertain times. They successfully sold my NYC residence, bringing in multiple offers, despite the backdrop of a pandemic. Most importantly, they provided a level of commitment and support I have never experienced from any brokers in the past. Thanks team!" - Justin P.


★★★★★
"Samantha was my broker in the purchase of one apartment and the sale of another in 1025 Fifth Avenue. She is great - a tireless worker who really knows her business and attends to every detail with the utmost care. I recommend Samantha without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell. You will be very well served."- Rich S.

★★★★★
"Samantha is, hands down, the best in the business. She is the fastest responder, smart, deeply knowledgeable, and is a deal closer. I have referred Samantha to all of my friends and family, and everyone agrees - she is the best real estate professional out there."- Radhika P.

★★★★★
"We’ve worked w/ Samantha (a delight) repeatedly. She is incredibly conscientious and experienced, without being too pushy. Her perspective on the NYC real estate market is invaluable. With her hard work and creative marketing, we were able to sell our apartment in a difficult market at ask." - Jane G.

★★★★★
"I have worked closely with Samantha on two projects and she has been expert, inventive, and unfailingly nice. She was a pleasure to work with, and has brought in excellent results. Samantha goes well beyond the extra mile and she does it with grace." - Peter K.

★★★★★
"Samantha is a wonderful person to work with. I found her to be bright, energetic, very knowledgeable, and easy to get along with. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone looking for real estate in New York City; she's terrific." - Steven R.

★★★★★
"Samantha helped us buy our apartment in a difficult market. We were so impressed by her professionalism and experience with NY real estate, as well as her dedication and responsiveness, which made what could have been a very stressful experience so much easier than expected. What we especially valued is that she was not just trying to sell an apartment — she respected our wishes and really looked out for our interests throughout. We were so impressed that we then asked her to rent out our high-end rental property, which she handled beautifully. We feel extremely fortunate to have had her as our broker for both transactions." - Fatemeh Z.

★★★★★
"We first met Samantha when she represented the seller of the apartment we purchased in 2002. Samantha always stayed in touch with us for the years we lived there. Then, during a tough market, we hired Samantha to list our apartment. Samantha got more than just the job done! She always operates with the highest level of integrity. As a result, we closed a few months ago while other apartments in our building are still sitting on the market. We found Samantha to be more thorough than most agents (for example, she provided a stager). She always offered expert advice, but never pushed too hard, and allowed us to make the decisions. She and her team were great to work with during a stressful time in NYC!" - Christine G.