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★★★★★
"Simply put, John is the best broker I have ever worked with. I have been buying and selling properties for years, and his attention to detail, and suggestions on how to obtain maximum value were unsurpassed. John worked tirelessly to sell two parcels of improved land for their maximum values. He was quick to make constructive suggestions on strategy and always responded promptly to my communications. I can not say enough good things about John and his team."
- Land Seller
★★★★★
"It was a wonderful experience working with John. His knowledge of the Hudson Valley is unmatched. He guided us through multiple showings and would go to open houses on our behalf. All while on facetime showing us the property! He was always spot on regarding his sense of the quality of the home and fitness for us, the buyers. He guided us through a bidding war and we won! He recommended options/strategies to sweeten our deal that we didn't even know about, and of which other brokers we had previously used did not offer, in other bidding wars we lost! I know we secured this deal because of his expertise. He is top broker, honest, trustworthy, experienced, approachable, and knows how to tap into his buyers' and sellers' needs. Would recommend him or his team for anyone needing a broker in the city and definitely for anyone needing one in the Hudson Valley!"
- NYC home buyer
★★★★★
"John was great. He showed me around over the course of two trips, months apart. When we found the right house he was really helpful in making the right offer. He made excellent recommendations for inspectors, lawyers and other tradespeople. My experience with him was great and I’d definitely recommend him."
- Out of state home buyer
★★★★★
"John and his team worked diligently and tirelessly utilizing their extensive real estate knowledge and expertise to deliver us great offers on our home, attracting both local and NYC metro area buyers. We definitely recommend his services to sellers seeking the highest level of professionalism and commitment to maximizing results!"
- local home seller
★★★★★
"John was absolutely the BEST. My husband and I found the house of our dreams, but after a challenging negotiation, we lost in a best-and-final bid submission. Then, shortly thereafter, we brought John in as our broker. Within 24 hours, John worked his magic, and managed to get us back into the deal. We ended up beating out the other buyer, after the fact, and getting the house of our dreams -- and it is literally all thanks to John. We cannot recommend John enough -- don't think twice, he is your guy."
- NYC home buyer
★★★★★
"John and his team were a dream to work with. We worked together twice and both times he was there every step of the way to offer advice, assurance and answer any questions we had. I look forward to working with him again in the future."
- NYC land buyer and home seller
★★★★★
"John was very helpful during the purchase of our house in Copake, NY. He was patient during what ended up being a long process. He provided us with local knowledge and his calm, thoughtful approach was just what we needed to get us to the finish line!"
- Westchester home buyer
★★★★★
"John helped me purchase a long-neglected property, from a difficult seller, which took a good deal of perseverance. He has a good eye for the potential in a property."
- Out of state home buyer
★★★★★
"John guided me to my first home in the Hudson Valley. I could not have asked for a more committed, patient and caring shepherd in this process. John took the time to understand my wants and needs and found the perfect house that is JUST RIGHT for me. Thank you, John!"
- Out of state home buyer
John grew up in Hillsdale NY, Columbia County, where his family's second-generation business holds strong roots in the local community. With a background in architecture, John and his partner together designed their own home on Copake Lake over 10 years ago. Currently John divides his time between New York City and the Hudson Valley where his practice as a residential broker is “local” in both places. The enthusiastic members of the team include Heather Cohen, who has a background in public relations, communications and brand building, and Matthew Snyder, who over the course of 25+ years built a successful marketing and communications agency that worked with high profile lifestyle and design brands. The team's cross-pollination between the New York and the Hudson Valley real estate markets is a rare and invaluable resource for their buyers and sellers locally. Among many community pursuits, team members are proud and passionate supporters of the Copake Lake Conservancy, the Columbia County Historical Society, Columbia Land Conservancy, Shaker Museum, The Preservation Society of Newport RI, and Save Venice.