I recently moved from Los Angeles to New York for work. My move was over the holidays and one of my friends that already live in the city recommend I work with Ben Willig to find an apartment. I do not regret going with this decision and ended up working with Ben and Jimmy Fernandes. Both are extremely friendly, patient and helpful people.

Prior to my move, I was speaking with Ben over the phone and email in regards to what and where I wanted to live. He asked me many relevant questions about my apartment hunt that didn't even occur to me. Since Ben was going to be on vacation for the holidays, he turned me over to Jimmy. I thought that I would need to go over the same questions with Jimmy but he already knew what I was looking for verbatim.

Jimmy had a whole list of apartments lined up for the day I arrived. My flight was delayed and Jimmy worked around my hectic schedule. It was dumping snow that day and he still took me to all the apartments. In the end he found me a building I would have never found on my own (I was looking for postwar but he found me an awesome renovated prewar building).

The whole experience was enjoyable. I would recommend them.

Keida helped us find our first apartment in New York City. My husband and I wanted a place favorable to both of our commutes, with easy access to public transportation, a vibrant neighborhood with great food and entertainment, a large kitchen with modern appliances, etc. She suggested a building in Tribeca which has turned out to be a great fit for us. We did not know about this area, but Keida led us to it and we are glad that we placed our trust in her expertise! When she knows that a particular area is in high demand she jumps on it without delay. Highly recommended.

I am so grateful that I found Vidal Benbasat. He was kind, professional and honest. He took the time to educate me about the market, neighborhoods and was fully transparent about broker fees.

He asked questions, listened to what I wanted and then thoughtfully came up with possibilities. Vidal loves what he does and it shows. I had the sense that he wanted nothing more than to find me an apartment that I loved. And I did, thanks to him.

I had the pleasure of working with Emily Barry at Anchor Associates. Of all the estate brokers I have worked with (and I have moved three times in the NYC area in the past three years), Ms. Barry was by far the most organized.

She took the time to really understand my needs. When we went and looked at units, not only were they appropriate and appealing, but she optimized the schedule so that we went fluidly from one viewing to the next. She was kind and courteous, attentive and compassionate.

I heartily recommend Emily Barry to any prospective renters.