Client Stories · ELIKA New York
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 Buyer-only since 2001
02 New York, block by block
03 80+ Google client reviews
4.9 ★ Google client rating
Representation, Remembered
Different searches. The same standard of care.
These complete five-star Google reviews are reproduced word for word. Shortened previews are excluded rather than reconstructed.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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. :)
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Bonnie Wei
★★★★★
Denise was very helpful and patient during my home search. She provided lots of insights that I wouldn't have known being a buyer on my own. I really enjoyed working with her. Would 100% recommend!
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Danny Byrne
★★★★★
Working with both Gea Elika and Jillian Maslow on our latest deal has been a very easy process. Both are very responsive and incredibly detail oriented. I would suggest working with them on any of your rental needs!
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Peter Alston
★★★★★
Jillian and Gea were incredibly helpful during our search and made sure we had everything we needed to get our new place before we had to be out of our rental. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family. They always had our best interests at heart.
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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.
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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.
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Barbara Ann Rogers
★★★★★
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!
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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.
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ika sitorus
★★★★★
Sara Yap has been very helpful, fun and yet professional who helped me find my dream place to live in. I was content with her representation and will definitely recommend her to anyone searching for future homes. Thank you Sara
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Doug Roller
★★★★★
Jillian was easy to work with and helped us find the perfect place. I highly recommend her and the Elika team!
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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!
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Kyle Mathews
★★★★★
Thanks again for everything you guys do in the area. I know that it's tough to find a reliable real estate company here in New York, but I am happy with Elika, and will be back again.
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Madison Bakelyn
★★★★★
Elika Real Estate amazed me with their beautiful houses, I'll recommend it.
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Jesica Cruz
★★★★★
Just want to thanks Elika Asssociates for their service. I am over satisfied and highly recommend for all...
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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.
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