Client Stories · ELIKA Real Estate
What clients remember after the closing.
The clearest measure of representation is how a client describes the experience once the search, negotiation and closing are behind them.
01 New York real estate since 2001
02 New York, block by block
03 77 Google client reviews
4.9 ★ Google client rating
Representation, Remembered
Different searches. The same standard of care.
54 selected reviews and excerpts, organized around the decisions our clients faced. Explore the complete collection on Google.
Clients who return
Clients describe their experience working with ELIKA, from investment purchases to family homes.
2026
Natasha Shick
“We have worked with Elika for all of our home investments over the last 20 years for our growing family whether buying or selling. He makes the process very easy and helpful and gets us the best value for our expectations.”
c. 2013
Tull Price
“Great company. Gea Elika knows New York real estate from top to bottom. He represented me twice , once in acquiring an investment property which is yielding good results, the other purchasing my current residence. …”
c. 2023
M Oka
“After our experience buying an apt in NYC with Amy, it was a no brainer to seek her help again when we wanted to look for a home in the suburbs. Her knowledge and thoroughness helped us navigate a tough buyers market. …”
c. 2023
Marisa Fontana
“**2023 update** Amy Rivers is absolutely the best agent one can possibly hope for. She is a true professional and a very trustworthy person. She provided good and genuine advice. This is our second time working with Amy. Even before we started the search we knew that we wanted to work with Amy from such a fantastic first experience. The second time around we were looking in the suburbs and it's a whole other level of competition compared to NYC. Amy helped manage very tricky situations and difficult counterparts. She pushed hard where she needed to and got us a second chance at our house when the bidding process was not clear. She went above and beyond what one would expect a broker would do for their client. Even our other service providers commented on how responsible and reliable Amy is. If you are looking for a broker in the NYC area, (and you should always have a buyer's agent no matter what), please speak to Amy! ***** It was a true pleasure to work with Amy Rivers at Elika for our purchase. She took time to understand what we were looking for. When viewing apartments, it's clear that Amy has our best interests in mind and making sure that we are happy with our ultimate choice. As a first time buyer in NYC, we were not clear on all the complexities involved with the purchase process. Amy was extremely helpful from beginning to end. Especially navigating the board package process, she provided valuable insight and guidance from her wealth of experience. Highly recommend working with Amy!”
c. 2024
Emily Brockmeier
“It goes back to the year 2016 when Denise startet working with us. We very much appreciate her outstanding reliabilty and will for sure continue our cooperation.”
c. 2012
Dean Washington
“Best real estate agency in New York. They helped me with all my purchases in the past and I am happy to have them on my side!”
When the deal was hard
c. 2023
Caleb Wright
“I recently purchased a condo in NY using Elika, with Amy Rivers as my agent, and I couldn't recommend her more. I started looking on a Tuesday and wound up putting an offer in that Friday, closing two months later almost to the day. …”
c. 2022
Josh Moore
“I worked with Gea on finding a new home in Lower Manhattan recently. Gea is a pleasure to work with and very friendly and attentive. I definitely appreciate the fact that his time is fully dedicated to buyer clients as well. I'm a first time homebuyer with a very specific idea of what I wanted in a home, and Gea did a wonderful job of guiding me through the process and finding listings that were good candidates and well-matched to my criteria. We ended up getting an offer accepted well below asking on a beautifully renovated co-op apartment that was perfect for me, at which point the board approval process began - which is rather strict at the new building. Gea worked with me to put together an airtight board package that resulted in an approval. I've now been in my new home for two months and I couldn't be happier here. I would definitely recommend Gea to anyone looking for a broker to guide them through the buying process.”
c. 2015
Maria Gallego
“As first time home buyers in the New York area we had no idea what to expect and only knew we had a daunting task ahead of us. …”
c. 2022
Michelle DiPuma
“Amy is the best! She makes buying in Manhattan as stress-free as possible. As a first-time homeowner, I started the process clueless. But Amy explained the differences between buying a co-op and a condo and even recommended lawyers and lenders. As a lawyer, I am embarrassed that Amy negotiates better than me. When I made an offer on a unit in a new development, she got the developer to pay taxes and fees that they usually do not "budge on". She was there every step of the way and even came to my unit inspection before the closing. Amy is my real estate wonder woman. :)”
c. 2024
shane cobb
“We worked with Jillian Maslow at Elika and she was terrific - informed, energetic, positive but clear-eyed, and especially patient. …”
Buying New York from abroad
c. 2013
Steven Thomson
“Working with Gea and Elika Real Estate made setting up in New York that much easier, especially as we doing so via correspondence from Australia. …”
c. 2014
Elena Saccani
“I first entered in contact with Gea when I decided to buy a property in NYC. Since the very beginning he has been extremely supportive. …”
c. 2013
Edward Bostock
“I have had a great experience with Gea from Elika Real Estate who was instrumental in not only sourcing high quality investment prospects but helping me navigate the New York real estate market, procure financing and purchase from abroad. …”
c. 2015
Jinghui Xu
“Gea is even better than what we could ever imagine. We found him through NAEBA. Very nice guy. He doesn’t require any upfront commitment, which is a huge risk for him, AND he was not pushing any deal. …”
One side only
c. 2025
Ajay Satchit
“We’ve known Gea for quite some time, and when it came time to buy our first home in Brooklyn, we knew we were in great hands. …”
c. 2018
LRAmrani
“Denise Thirkill was our buyer's agent. It's great to have an broker whom you know is entirely on your side, and in it to make sure that you have the best outcome. …”
c. 2018
Johnson Huang
“Margaret L. (Elika Associates) was extremely knowledgeable and helpful as we search for a condo in Brooklyn, NY. She is truly a Buyer's agent and acts solely in the interest of the buyers (us), especially during the negotiation stage. …”
From the other side of the table
A listing broker describes working across the table from ELIKA.
c. 2014
Barbara Ann Rogers
Listing broker working with ELIKA’s buyers’ agent
“Sara Yap was great to work with! She represented the buyers of a co-op I was selling as the listing broker. She was patient, thorough, and knowledgeable - truly a joy. I would love to do more deals with her!”
Recent experiences
2026
Hannah Lee
“We had such a wonderful experience working with Amy Rivers at Elika. From the very beginning of our home search back in November up until our closing at the end of March, Amy was incredibly responsive and communicative. …”
2026
Miguel Villalpando
“Excellent service throughout the entire process. This real estate agent was attentive, reliable, and always available to answer my questions. Their market knowledge and clear communication made everything easy to understand. …”
c. 2025
Rachel Green
“Gea was knowledgeable about the market and very helpful through the process of finding the right apartment for our family. Thank you Gea for helping us find our home.”
2026
Melissa Fein
“Gea has gone over and above to support me in the daunting task of moving and finding a place in New York. …”
More New York purchases
c. 2022
Kristen Scudieri
“When my partner and I moved to NYC during the pandemic and started looking at buying our first condo, we weren’t sure what to expect. In Boston, we only had negative experiences with real estate agents and were apprehensive about working with one. I found Elika Real Estate in a Google search, and liked how they were buyer’s agents that would represent our best interests. Enter Amy Rivers. From the start, Amy was so thoughtful about our wants and needs for our new home, and was extremely knowledgeable about the NYC real estate market - down to each neighborhood. She was responsive each time we requested a showing (and there were a lot!) and was always kind and thoughtful throughout the process. Even after one of our deals fell through, she maintained her positive energy and knew we would find our perfect home. Amy was an absolute joy to work with, and a true gem in this industry. I would recommend her highly to anyone looking for their new home or property in the NYC area!”
c. 2022
Michael Swalina
“My husband and I happened upon Elika Real Estate while looking for a broker to assist us with the purchase of our new apartment. We submitted a request via the website, and were very fortunate that Amy Rivers responded to our request. We had a great initial conversation with Amy about our needs and she was quick to provide us with options to start considering. We also provided options to Amy and she efficiently arranged all of the viewings that we wanted. We had a fun time looking at apartments with Amy. She asks a lot of great questions, and gave us a lot of food for thought as we looked at each option. The apartment we ended up deciding to purchase was one that was a suggestion from Amy and wasn't even on our radar. Amy was there for us and responsive throughout the whole process from research through purchase. She was always available for us to answer questions, give guidance, and just help keep us sane throughout the process. I highly recommend Amy and am so grateful that we got the chance to work together. We love our new apartment!”
c. 2022
Nina H
“I knew having a real estate agent would be crucial to finding an apartment in NYC, and I’m so glad that I chose to work with Elika Real Estate. Amy Rivers was the most wonderful person to work with. She was super helpful and patient, answering any question (no matter how silly) I might have. She really took into account my needs and wants when compiling a list of apartments during the viewing and I’m so happy to say that I’ve found my dream home. I highly recommend Elika Real Estate to anyone looking to find a place in NYC.”
c. 2024
Emily J
“I purchased an Upper East Side coop as a first time buyer using Elika, with Denise Thirkill as my agent. …”
c. 2020
Sophia Trahant
“My fiance and I worked with Elika, particularly Amy Rivers, to buy our first home (a co-op in Manhattan) and we could not be happier with our decision. From the start, Amy was extremely invested in helping us find the perfect home. …”
c. 2023
Bob K
“I spent many months working with Amy Carlozzi on purchasing my co-op apartment in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. She was extremely kind, knowledgeable and PATIENT with me, a client with no previous NY real estate experience. I would gladly work with her again on my next purchase and highly recommend her to those looking in Manhattan. Elika, all of your agents should be like Amy!”
c. 2013
Chris Millsom
“I had a wonderful experience working with Gea at Elika Associates - his professionalism and dedication helped me smoothly purchase my first apartment in New York. …”
c. 2021
Justin Robinson
“Our realtor Denise Thirkill was absolutely fantastic in every way.As first time home buyers she made us feel comfortable in situations we were …”
c. 2020
Elizabeth Smith
“Amy was wonderful to work with as she guided us through the rather convoluted process of buying a coop. She listened to our needs and showed us only those apartments that had the requirements we were looking for. …”
c. 2021
Kirsten Lee
“Very recently I closed on a co-op apt in New York City with the help of my fantastic agent Jillian Maslow at Elika associates. I was a first time home buyer and really did not know much about the process. …”
c. 2021
Connie Chan
“I'm so happy that Denise helped me with my first home purchase. She is amazing and personable and professional. Denise was always a phone call or text away whenever I had any questions and I can tell she genuinely cares. …”
c. 2022
Akash Agrawal
“Amy @ Elika did a wonderful job helping us to find our dream apartment. She was extremely helpful and attentive and very quick to respond to and resolve any questions or concerns we had throughout the process. Amy was an absolute joy to work with and we will definitely be recommending her to any of our friends and family that are looking for a new home.”
c. 2023
William Amaral
“I can't say enough good things about Amy! She was professional, friendly and made the process of finding and purchasing my NY dream apartment as easy and stress-free as possible. She first shared several listings that fit my parameters (and didn't miss a beat the couple times I changed those parameters) and then scheduled back-to-back showings for the weekend I was able to come into the city. Amy's approach was a bit more low-key that most realtors I've encountered, which suited me nicely - sharp and savvy, but no pressure. She was attentive to my needs, pointed out plusses and minuses I may have missed during viewings, and had a great working- knowledge of the city and its neighborhoods. I wholeheartedly recommend using Amy as a realtor and I will definitely reach out to her if I find myself buying or selling in the future.”
c. 2020
Destiny Lee
“I was beyond fortunate to have Margaret as a buyer’s agent for my first time home purchase in NYC. 1. She is very responsive. I never waited for more than 10-15 minutes for any correspondence. Day or night. 2. She is reliable. …”
c. 2022
mary kennedy
“We are sharing with the utmost appreciation for the service, professionalism and care that Elika's Amy Rivers brought to our experience of purchasing a NY coop. Our experience is fresh having just purchased our new place over the summer. Amy was extremely responsive to our needs and requests for a 2nd property from the very beginning. She honored our interest in certain neighborhoods, price points, design elements & other specifics to a T. Amy readily shared her deep knowledge of the NY coop market historically & now which helped us understand the purchasing climate and environment. Her attention to detail has been unmatched in our experience with many other realtors. She consistently took stock of the necessary and complicated documentation & responsibilities we had during the process; all with a hopeful, collaborative and warm presence. She shared of herself professionally and in personal ways that we found comfortable and inviting. We look forward to being in our perfect coop and staying connected with Amy as a trusted person and friend in NY.”
c. 2021
Swati Licis
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jillian Maslow at Elika in our search for a home in Manhattan. …”
c. 2022
Fred Baba
“I had the pleasure of working with Amy Rivers on a home search which started in late 2020 and ended with us finding a wonderful home at the start of this year. Throughout the process Amy was extremely helpful and professional, coordinating several viewings which were complicated by the pandemic. When we found the “dream home” she also helped me navigate the process as a first-time homebuyer, explaining the timing and what to expect between offer submission and closing. I can’t recommend her enough. Thanks Amy! Still loving the house!”
c. 2018
Jesse Cataldo
“Buying real estate in NYC is an extremely daunting task. With Jillian Maslow and Elika's help, however, our entire process went seamlessly. …”
c. 2013
Reena Liebling
“I had the pleasure of working with Elika when I recently relocated to New York. Having never dealt with the New York real esate market before, I was extremely lucky to have Megan from Elika representing me. …”
c. 2013
Jenny Goodman
“I really enjoyed working with Gea Elika of Elika Real Estate. This experience was everything we had hoped for from a buyer's agent. Mr. …”
c. 2015
Houdad Javidnia
“We contacted Gea Elika after 3 months of conducting our own search in Manhattan through Street Easy and going to Open Houses on weekends. …”
c. 2014
Ying Gao
“Rebecca Wu is one of the best brokers I have met not only because of herprofessionalism but also her attention to detail and extreme patience with the …”
c. 2013
James Tate
“I have lived in NYC all my life and have always found the process of looking for a place to live excruciating, that is until I met Gea and Megan. …”
c. 2013
Dewey Moss
“We want to send a personal thank you to your company for your help in finding our new home, and particularly call your attention to the outstanding job that Ben Nitti did for us. …”
c. 2014
Stephen Lieberman
“We were very fortunate to be introduced to Gea by a trusted friend for whom he had recently found a lovely condo on the East side. …”
c. 2013
Jason Bulloch
“I worked directly with Gea of Elika Associates and he has definitely earned my full confidence. I was moving up from Las Vegas, NV and he made the whole process of finding a place so much easier. Mr. …”
c. 2014
Steve da Costa
“My family and I had a wonderful and very successful experience working with Gea. I started my search for a real estate broker hoping to find somebody honest, hardworking, and knowledgable. Gea was all of those things and more. …”
c. 2019
Rob Spectre
“As a first time homebuyer, I felt like I was jumping into the deep end of an ocean full of sharks wearing prime filet steaks as clothing. …”
c. 2015
Ryan Norris
“As first time home-buyers, we needed a lot of guidance through the process of figuring out fair value, negotiating the price, and figuring out the other details involved. Gea could not have been more gracious in answering all of our questions and making sure that we were informed buyers.”
Genki Oka
“Randomly came across an article about Elika Real Estate and requested to be repped as a buyer. Fantastic experience from start to finish. Amy Rivers was professional throughout the process and it was reassuring to know that someone was by your side every step of the way. I had purchased real estate on the west coast but never in Manhattan and the amount of paperwork was a bit overwhelming but it was great to have someone lead me through the deal. Looking forward to utilizing an apartment in the city!”
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