The Hardesty Team at Compass

★★★★★
"Theresa and Ed have been fantastic! As a first time homebuyer and coming to NY from out of state, I felt pampered. They gave us a lot of flexibility to look at property in a tight fly-in-fly-out schedule, and took the time really walk through all the houses we had liked and tell us about things that would need to be improved or fixed. We were also shown around the River Towns’ activities, restaurants, commute routes and everything else you could ask for. Their process mastery and support network is immense - from securing a loan (!) to closing and even after closing, I knew could rely on them for any questions, recommendations and contacts - and I still do, even months after closing. We actually found our dream house because of Theresa. “This just came into the market today and I really think you should take a look at it before you go”. It was love at first sight, and their knowledge of the market helped us put in a winning bid. These folks are honest, kind, clearly passionate about their business and the relationships that come with it, and it shows. Trust them, they know what they’re doing." - Rodrigo Lopes

★★★★★
"We purchased our home Theresa and Ed and they are absolutely amazing! I moved from California to New York in a hurry for work, during the pandemic, with a short time frame to see houses and long wish list. They are pros, locals, understand a lot about the market and gave us excellent guidance. We had a ton of questions about everything, from the neighborhoods, process, specific details on the houses, and they always had an answer for us. They did a lot of homework before our trip, helped us narrow down our search, and created an incredible itinerary for us. Even thought we have been looking online for a long time, I am happy we listened to them as they ended up finding the house we fell in love and closed! Beyond the professionalism and experience, it was truly a joy to work with them. They have an incredible energy, and you can clearly tell they love what they do. For every house we visited, they were just as excited as we were to check it out, they were curious, asked questions, showed us the highlights and made sure we didn't miss anything. You will also be getting a tour with a real local, they knew each area well, and would tell us about the restaurants, stores, and lifestyle for every house we visited. They also never pressured or pushed us, I had absolute confidence they had my best interest in mind. I was very anxious and stressed about this life transition and I am so lucky I found Theresa and Ed, who turned it into an streamlined, exciting, and unforgettable journey!" - Lia Carrari

★★★★★
"Ed and Theresa helped me and my wife purchase our first home in Spring 2020 and went above and beyond what we expected from a broker. They were extremely knowledgeable about their focus markets, took significant time to provide us insight into the neighborhoods we were interested in, and helped us formulate a competitive bidding strategy that ultimately secured us the house of our dreams at below asking price at the peak of the pandemic in the New York area. Throughout our home search and the price negotiation process, Ed and Theresa were not pushy or focused on "making a sale", but were instead our trusted advisors and confidants and provided no-nonsense advice that helped us feel confident we were making the right decisions. They always accommodated our busy work schedules, taking our calls often times late at night and on the weekend. When our bank neglected certain paperwork and furnished us with multiple last minute conditions to close with days before a contractual termination of our purchase contract, Ed found professionals to remediate the bank's concerns nearly instantaneously and saved us a costly renegotiation of the closing date. Without Ed's help and persistence, we would have missed our closing date and potentially defaulted on our contract, losing our dream home. Ed and Theresa genuinely looked out for our best interests and were the sole reason we were able to meet what all parties agreed were the most onerous closing conditions in the history of a real estate deal required by a lender. Ed and Theresa warmly welcomed us to the neighborhood when we moved in and have continued to assist us with odds and ends in maintaining our home in the early days of home ownership, including resolving a dispute with our inspector regarding an issue with the house that the inspector missed, which required an extremely costly repair. Due to Ed and Theresa repeatedly jumping to our defense and pushing on our behalf, we were able to have the inspector cover the cost of the repair. Ed and Theresa also helped advise us on numerous other "first time home owner" issues and anxieties. We could not provide a stronger recommendation for a buyer or seller to work with the Hardesty team on any real estate transaction." - Chris Lando

★★★★★
"My husband and I have bought and sold a few times so we know a good agent when we see one. We have had the pleasure of working with Theresa for a few years now; and we could not be happier! Theresa is a seasoned professional. Her experience and knowledge has come across in many instances, whether dealing with common or rather unique situations. She has been tactful when navigating sensitive negotiations, capable of speeding things up when time was critical, and always immensely gracious with her patience and time. Additionally, she makes sure to point out any risks that we might face, but is also quick to offer solutions. Her advice has been solid and on target, making us feel confident of our choices. One of the aspects that I like the most about working with Theresa is her responsiveness. I am busy with work and kids and cannot afford to be sitting around waiting for a response or sending out follow up texts and emails. So having Theresa on our side has been a real gift. She is always in touch giving updates on a given project or on the market in general, and has an incredible turnaround time. Theresa is also prepared and resourceful. She can make professional recommendations that will make a real difference getting your place ready for sale. From photographers, cleaners, handymen and contractors, to nurseries and bankers. But she will also roll up her sleeves and get off her high heels to help you move things around, even when it’s 85 degrees and you need to rearrange your outdoor furniture. She has even brought some marvelous prompts to help stage our home inside and out, bringing out the space’s full potential or making a room pop. And that is really important in getting buyers to feel drawn. Finally, I must mention that I am no millionaire. So it’s not that I am getting top notch services because I offer the opportunity for easy or high commissions. And yet, I get Theresa’s full attention and dedication every time. She does not blink and her enthusiasm remains the same, whether we going to visit a $600k house or a $250k apartment. She is like the nicest waiter in your favorite restaurant – who is always happy to see you walk in, who makes you feel welcome and appreciated as a customer, despite the fact that you are getting just a salad or a full course meal. So, it is no surprise that we keep coming back to her!" - Lea Dias

★★★★★
"Ed and Theresa are amazing real estate professionals, who guiding me through a parallel home purchase and sale in the rivertowns (not an easy feat in this market). I had been looking for a new home for over a year without luck, but through Team Hardesty's knowledge of market, attentiveness, and most importantly patience, they enabled me to maximize the value on my sale and secure my dream home at a favorable price. Ed and Theresa are my first recommendation for anyone considering real estate in NYC or Westchester, as they bring honesty and transparency to the home buying process. They will invest the time to understanding your interests, and find the right options for your needs...without wasting time showing you homes that aren't a good fit. On the sales side, they know the market better than anyone and are able to match the art (their knowledge and experience) and the science (Compass' market analysis tools) to set the right price and maximize the purchase price. And lastly, Ed has the unique ability to bring down the stress levels during this process, and get you to see the bigger picture. Which is not easy to do, but is often needed when buying/selling homes. I'm extremely grateful that I found Ed and Theresa. You won't find a better duo out there."Eric Johns