Donald Lai

10/31/25Ken Dubuque

Google Review

As I did not know any real estate agents in Brooklyn, I took a chance on line where I found 5-star Donald Lai to help my daughter find an apartment. The result was perfection : he instantly bonded with her and gained her confidence. He introduced her to a range of properties, quickly assessed her preferences and completed the search in two visits. My wife and I met him, when we acted as a sounding board for her on the final tour. She and we found Donald to be highly professional, knowledgable, thorough, personable and patient. His recommendations were totally on target. He also assisted in expediting the rigorous leasing process.
We would unequivocally recommend Donald Lai as your real estate agent of choice in Brooklyn, as well as extending that recommendation throughout the City.

8/1/25Jessica Welsh

Google Review

Got advice on subleasing from Donald - he was super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - would highly recommend his services!

6/16/25Mabel Yu Fan

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Incredibly professional, attentive, and knowledgeable about the market. Highly recommend!

6/15/25Max Friedersdorf

Google Review

Donald guided us through the application, approval, and finalization of a new apartment. He was communicative, made himself available at all hours to answer our myriad of questions, and made what can be a frustrating process very straight forward. We're now happily in our new home and we'd recommend him to anyone searching through the overwhelming mess of New York renting.

6/10/25K Y

Google Review

The most helpful agent I have encountered

4/8/25F

Google Review

I needed to rent out my coop in Forest Hills. Many realtors tend to push selling over renting to make a quicker buck. He understood my needs and worked with me to find a good tenant. Unlike many realtors I dealt with he has good follow up skills and good knowledge of the areas he works with. Would highly recommend him as an agent.

3/16/25Alex Elec

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Donald help me get a tenant for my Condo. He was very professional and knowledgeable in the area and direct me to make the right decisions. Definitely recommended.

3/11/25Leonard Mangano

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Donald Lai is a top-notch agent. He went above and beyond to get us over several hurdles in selling our home. He managed to always keep his cool under stress and keep us calm as well.

8/13/24Faidra Tsakiri

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Donald was incredibly responsive and guided me through the entire process with ease. He even sent timely reminders for important tasks, making everything stress-free. Thanks to him, I found the perfect place! Highly recommend!

6/27/24Han Chen

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I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service provided by our real estate agent during our home-buying journey in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. His communication was impeccable, and he consistently worked around our schedules to ensure a smooth process. What truly set him apart was his extensive network of professionals—he introduced us to reliable lawyers and lenders who made the legal and financial aspects seamless and stress-free.

His ability to secure hard-to-get appointments was instrumental in finding our perfect home. After closing, he went above and beyond by treating us to a celebration dinner and thoughtful gifts, bringing his dedication to his clients beyond the transaction. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, personable, and well-connected real estate agent. Working with him was an absolute pleasure, and we are grateful for his expertise and support.

6/10/24Kristina Lee

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I had an excellent experience working with Donald to rent an apartment in NYC. As someone from out-of-state, I was hoping to find an agent who is familiar with and has connections within the NYC real estate market. Donald was the perfect person for that and he advocated for me throughout our entire time working together. He is knowledgable about every step of the rental process. Things move fast in NYC, and I appreciated Donald's clear communication and prompt responses to any questions I had. He also took the time to try to get to know my lifestyle and personal preferences, which I felt went the extra mile. I highly recommend working with Donald and would not hesitate to reach out to him again for future real estate services.

5/31/24Tamara Marie

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Donald was really easygoing and very responsive! He made the entire process of getting our new place easy and smooth. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking to move!

5/30/24gitim llc

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Donald did an amazing job with tenant procurement. From initially contacting him all the way to getting the photos and getting the place listed, every step along the way was flawless. Took less than a month from the very start to get a tenant in the vacant home. 10/10

5/24/24Qunesha Byrd (SweetestCocoBean)

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4/30/24Fabio Benelli

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Donald helped us find our dream brownstone in Brooklyn! He was always available when we had questions or concerns, plus he has an excellent knowledge of the market and how it works. Even better, he was always there on time when we needed him to check out a property with us. His connections with banks and lawyers really helped facilitate the process.

4/18/24stacie brown

Google Review

After having 2 apts on the market for almost 6 months we found Donald @ the Corcoran Group.
Donald exceeded all of our expectations. We expressed our needs we would like met, and Donald delivered each time.

Donald is a professional and extremely knowledgeable about the market he works in.
Trusting your listing with Donald will certainly leave your real estate in great hands.
It was our pleasure doing business with Donald & The Corcoran Group.

4/15/24Lucie Yang

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Couldn't have better things to say about Donald and his team. He helped us find our dream home with speed. He was responsive, listened to our needs and wants, and tailored the search accordingly. Plus, he had access to many homes that were not listed publicly. Highly recommend!

3/30/24Mengzhu Xu

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Donald for my real estate needs, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Donald demonstrated the utmost professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to ensuring that I found the perfect property. What sets Donald apart is his unparalleled level of service. He took the time to truly understand my requirements and preferences, guiding me through every step of the process with patience and expertise. His attention to detail and proactive communication made me feel confident and informed throughout the entire transaction. Not only did Donald exceed my expectations in terms of service, but he also demonstrated an impressive depth of market knowledge and negotiation skills, ultimately securing me a fantastic deal on my dream home. I wholeheartedly recommend Donald to anyone in search of a reliable, trustworthy, and results-driven real estate broker. His commitment to client satisfaction is truly commendable, and I will definitely be turning to him for all of my future real estate endeavors. Thank you Donald, for an exceptional experience!

3/29/24Nathan Xiang

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Friendly, responsive and extremely knowledgeable about the ins and outs of real estate, Donald is my go-to guy for anything real estate related. Donald guided me through the purchase of my first home and it was the greatest experience. He is a reliable realtor that you can always trust!

2/7/24Wayne He, CPA

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The team is really responsive and transactions are very smooth.
Good work.

1/20/24Qinghua Song

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I'm grateful for Donald's effective approach. His expertise and thoughtful communication made all smooth. I appreciate his patience and his efforts. Five star!

11/2/23Taylor Cohen

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Donald Lai. I hired Donald to sell my multi-family property in Bushwick. Not only did Donald deliver a full price cash offer in a matter of days, he helped secure new tenants at higher rents. In addition, he is very responsive and proactive. Super easy to get a long with. A win, win! I highly recommend Donald for all of your real estate needs.

8/21/23Steve Iannarelli

Google Review

Let me start off by saying I never write reviews but I had to make an exception for Donald Lai if you are looking to buy or sell a home you can do no better than with Don he made the whole process smooth and easy I highly recommend you give him a call you won’t regret it

4/12/23Benjamin Lee

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Fantastic person with whom to work. Generous with his time, provides excellent advice, makes helpful suggestions, and allowed me to make my own decisions. Would absolutely work with him again.

3/9/23Mohammed Baig

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Thank you so much to Donald and the team. I was on a tight timeline and needed help finding a place in New York City. They took care of the whole (and seemingly complicated!) process of gathering documents and submitting the application package to the landlord. They answered all my questions and got me what I wanted. Thanks!

3/8/23207 Palmetto

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It is a pleasure to do business with Donald Lai from the Corcoran Group. I have been working with Donald Lai for more than 7 years and until now I have not had a bad experience with the tenants who had signed a rental lease with me. He is constantly having open houses until he finds the right tenants for me.
I am so grateful to count with Donald's help to rent the apartments when I need to.

2/2/23Ben Burman

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Donald was great to work with. He provided lots of leads and insights and got our apartment rented during a tough renting season.

2/1/23Prakhar Nahar

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Donald was great and very professional in helping me secure an apartment. He provided a great range of apartments which matched my criteria and budget. I would definitely recommend him if you’re searching for apartments in nyc.

1/31/23JacksonHeights 5C

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I hired Donald as a listing agent. Donald was very professional and responsive. He has lots of experience of Jackson Heights rental
and provided the ideal service for me.

1/25/23Biljana Stefanovic

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Donald Lai is an excellent realtor. I had such a great stress free experience with him. He helped me find my perfect tenants with in days of listing both of my apartments ! I am very grateful for all his hard work and strongly recommend him. I am looking forward to working with him in the future.

11/28/22Anna

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Donald is responsible and familiar with NYC real estate market. He helps a lot of renting my apartment. I would highly recommend his services.

11/11/22Frie Pétré

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Donald made the impossible possible. I arrived in from Europe, didn't know the city, the market was crazy. He took the time to meet with me several times and he took all the admin out of my hands. He found an amazing apartment while I was abroad. Highly recommended in a crazy housing market!

11/4/22Sean W

Google Review

Worked with Donald to find a place to live in the NYC area. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable on the market and processes, and has strong connections to facilitate the search and buying process.

Highlights:
-Fast and concise communication
-Quick turn and flexibility with last minute changes
-Strong connections (legal teams, banks, etc.) and a great team to support
-Had experience selling in a building we were looking at and was able to maneuver through the process to maximize negotiations for us
-Positive attitude!

Definitely one of the strong more seasoned real estate agents I've worked with. Thanks Donald!

10/22/22Steven Farrah

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Donald is amazing. He is friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, responsive, and a all around great Realtor. I bought my first home with Donald and will certainly be using him as I look to sell and move on to my next home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an honest Realtor who will make you a priority.

9/11/22Ella Grace Hanover

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I can't say enough wonderful things about Donald and his work ethic. So grateful that he was on our team buying an apartment in Brooklyn. He always advocated for our wants/needs and helped us through the entire buying journey. If you want a smart, kind and trustworthy real estate agent, he's your person!

8/24/22Yanna Zhao

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What I appreciate most about Donald is that he was very professional and honest throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the buying, selling, and rental markets.

8/22/22Matthew Fischle

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Donald was everything we needed! Me and my partner were having zero luck on our own, we called Donald and within a week he and his team made it happen for us!

8/18/22Oliver E.

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Donald Lai is an excellent realtor. He made the selling process incredibly simple and seamless. His extensive knowledge of the real estate market and valuable advice resulted in several offers in no time. Donald’s negotiation skills exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend him!

7/25/22Ross Hozman

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“Donald was super helpful in a competitive real estate market and did a great job finding us a place in two days. Would recommend”

7/19/22Maxine Mcclinton

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Donald and his team worked quickly to get me well qualified tenants. He listened to what I wanted and was a pleasure to work with. Would absolutely recommend!

7/18/22Roxanne (Roxanne)

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"Donald was instrumental to the sale of our building. Prior to that, he rented out all the units for several years. He is professional, honest and his integrity speaks volume. We are truly grateful and highly recommend him.”

7/18/22T K

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Donald did a great job with our place in Bed-Stuy, we are extremely pleased. Sold fast and above asking...

7/11/22David Ross

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Donald is a great real estate professional who helped
us sell our co-op at asking price with no headaches. Responsive and kind- good guy

6/23/22Jin Hong

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Donald Lai is an amazing and professional realtor. I needed to rent out my father's apartment and I contacted several realtors. Donald was one of the first to respond. But more importantly, he was willing to explain everything, including market price and future renovation proposals. Throughout the tenant search process, Donald provided daily updates. His team took professional photos and created an amazing streeteasy posting.
Overall, Donal was professional throughout the entire process, from first impressions to tenant signing. I would recommend any potential landlords or tenants to seek out Donald and his team for guidance. I look forward to hiring Donald again for any future rentals.

6/15/22Amani Shrobuha

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Mr Lai is very knowledgeable and professional He gives constructive and direct suggestions. The line of communication is excellent.
He is sincere and frank.
I plan to continue working with him.

6/10/22Edmond Huang

Google Review

I know Donald for many years. He is very responsible for his clients and I heard a lot of positive feedbacks about him. One time I heard the listing agent wanted to recruit him! He always find ways to solve the problems during the purchasing process and meet the clients needs. I would definitely recommend him for all my friends when buying in New York.

6/7/22Victor Lin

Google Review

Reliable, fast, impartial, patient, and most of all ethical. Donald has the qualities of a world class agent. I recommend working with him.

6/3/22Y. Niu

Google Review

Donald is my trusted real estate agent. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with him on the purchase of our house recently. He is friendly, responsive, and professional from start to finish. He is easy to reach to answer any questions. Donald and everyone he referred did a wonderful job! We are very grateful for all his hard work and strongly recommend him!! We are looking forward to working with him in the future!

5/28/22Shawn Ferreyra

Google Review

I'm a first time homebuyer and I found Donald on Yelp. Donald showed me several listings and took me to several apartments. Donald really took the time to try to understand my lifestyle and what I was looking for. When we looked at apartments, I found his insights invaluable. Donald walked me through the entire process of making an offer, preparing my packet, and making sure I knew what to expect every step of the way. He also had many resources such as referrals for attorneys, inspectors, and contractors and handymen. During walkthroughs Donald make sure I was aware of everything happening in the apartment so that I could make an informed decision now and down the line. Working with Donald was a fantastic experience. I've already referred Donald to a colleague of mine who is buying, and if I ever need an agent in the future, Donald will be the first person I'll call.

5/26/22Kyo Coyote

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Donald is the best! He is very professional and always on top of his game. He get us the best deal for our dream home and always been very helpful whenever we need to communicate with the sponsor and the attorney. We strongly recommend Donald!

4/26/22Vic Pelaez

Google Review

I had the pleasure of working with Donald on the recent sale of my coop apt . He exemplified the meaning of professionalism and perseverance. He was very detailed explaining all steps of the sale process and communicated thoroughly. COVID caused minor delays, but he ensured all parties involved were apprised and gave timely updates. I highly recommend Donald and will refer him to any contacts in my network

4/25/22Nina Huang

Google Review

Donald rented out my condo in Brooklyn while I was out of town. I was so glad to have him as my agent and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an agent.

I found Donald online and we spoke on the phone. I knew right away he'd be a great person to work with—he was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared his expertise with me even if it was just an inquiry call.

I was out of town but needed to find a tenant. He worked hard and went above and beyond to help. He reached out to my previous tenants to check out the space, take professional photos and eventually for showings. There were a million other things he did for me. I am grateful that it was such stress-free experience as he handled all the paperwork, compiled materials, and worked with the management company of the building on my behalf. He found a contractor to paint the place and carefully inspected the space before handing it over to the tenants. And these are just a few examples of what he did!

If you ever need an agent in NYC, go to speak with Donald! He is the best.

4/19/22MeiZi Lin

Google Review

Donald Lai is the best, honest and hardest working real estate broker. He helped and guided me step by step buying an apartment.

Best Broker.👍

4/10/22Max McMillan

Google Review

I called Donald when trying to find an apartment for my daughter in Manhattan or Brooklyn. While he had no listings of his own to offer he spent no less than 15 minutes taking to me about ways we could overcome some of the roadblocks we were experiencing. He offered excellent advice and even followed up after the call by sending me contacts to help us find a guaranty company for our daughter. Here was a man who went above and beyond for no benefit to himself whatsoever. He was just doing the right thing and helping someone who needed his expertise... for free. 10 Stars!! If you need a trustworthy realtor in NYC, Donald’s the one!

2/28/22Lev Izraelit

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Donald Lai was our buyer’s agent. He helped my wife and I to buy an apartment in Queens, NY. When we contacted Donald, he listened to what we were looking for, and made a list of apartments based on our criteria. He made appointments for us and went with us on apartment tours. As first-time buyers, my wife and I had many questions, and we always felt welcome to ask Donald anything. After we decided on an apartment and started the mortgage process, Donald helped us resolve the many issues that arose with both the lender and the building. He communicated with us and guided us up through the closing day. My wife and I feel grateful for all of Donald’s hard work and highly recommend him.

2/17/22Erlinda

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Donald was more than helpful in the selling of our home. He was extremely honest, upfront, and helpful in every step of the way. He was extremely communicative and easy to reach to answer any of our questions at all times. Donald and everyone he referred really did a wonderful job! Strongly recommend Donald and his team!

10/13/21Feng Gu

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I highly recommend Donald for all of your real estate needs! He was professional and very responsive. Super attentive to my needs and got it done!

10/12/21Francis Chen

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Don assisted me with finding a new apartment in the NYC area -- I feel extremely fortunate to have worked with him.

He was efficient and knowledgeable on our introductory call -- offered trustworthy advice on neighborhoods, price ranges, and buying vs. renting. Within a week, he came back with a diverse and well-tailored listings report. After I had narrowed down my selections, he quickly arranged on-site tours. During the tours, he made sure to suggest layouts for each apartment, and to ask all the right questions. I was able to quickly find a match and put in an application -- Don helped me to review the lease and find a mover when I was ready.

I would jump at the opportunity to work with Don again, whether buying or renting. Truly an all-star.

9/28/21Linda Zhou

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Donald is my trusted real estate agent, and I would recommend him to everybody! Honest and professional with uncompromising integrity is the best way to describe my experience with him. He has rented out my property in the last few years and has helped several of my friends and family, whether it is for a sale or investment.

9/17/21CheryLS

Google Review

Donald Lai from the Corcoran Group was AMAZing! Donald was ready to answer all our questions and concerns. It was one of the fastest transaction and experiences we've had with a New York Real Estate Agent. 100% guarantee you'll be happy with his service!!

8/17/21Tiff & Kuan

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Don was our agent for our first home purchase, and he was thorough, responsive, and guided us through all of our first time home buyer questions - from what to look out for when searching, mortgage, board interviews, offer and closing. Don also worked seamlessly with the buyer's agent. Don was also very patient throughout the whole process and guided us every step of the way. 5/5 would recommend - you won't be disappointed!!!

7/17/21Tyler DeNicola

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Where to begin! Donald was hands down the best real estate agent I’ve worked with. From the start he was incredibly professional and attentive ultimately helping me lockdown my ideal Brooklyn apartment in the craziest market I have ever experienced in NYC. If you are looking for a new home this is your guy.

7/7/21Jessie Laffey

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Donald helped me prepare and submit my co-op application for my new apartment and he did an amazing job! He was so responsive and informative throughout the whole process. Now, I am living in my dream apartment in nyc! I highly recommend Donald and The Corcoran Group if you are looking to move!

6/28/21Vanessa Jarvis

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Being a first time home buyer I was filled with anxiety, (especially because I had a bad experience with another agent). Reluctant to continue, I decided to take another stab at looking for a home and I am so grateful I came across Donald. He is the most professional, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate person. It is because of him that purchasing my first home was a piece of cake. I will highly recommend.

6/24/21Drew Fodor

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Donald was a fantastic resource for our Manhattan apartment search, walked us through every step in the process, shared his experience with the various neighborhoods, and was very responsive and available. He helped us secure the perfect place, and we couldn't be happier!

5/18/21HJB New York LLC

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Donald stepped in during a very challenging time in the NYC market. It was a huge relief to have someone knowledgeable, patient and reliable on our side. He was a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to working with him again in the future.

5/17/21Ruben

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Donald was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Selling our condo with him was a very peasant experience.
Would recommend to everyone

5/11/21Karina Taveras

Google Review

Working with Donald was great! He was very professional and got the job done! I would highly recommend to any landlord.

5/11/21Bing Lee

Google Review

Donald is professional with excellent communication skills. Highly recommend

12/7/20C Chan

Google Review

Donald was the best agent anyone could ask for. As first time home buyers he answered every single one of our questions and held our hand through the whole process. We don't know how we could have done it without him. We look forward to working with him on the future and will definitely recommend him to friends and family 10/10!!!

7/23/20Calvin Sun

Google Review

Very responsive, personable, honest and flexible with your personal preferences along your journey in finding your dream home!

7/21/20Melissa Jeng

Google Review

We worked with Donald on the purchase of our first home in Manhattan, and the process was so enjoyable! Donald was always very responsive and patient with us. I felt comfortable asking him any question that I had and he did a great job explaining the whole process to us as first-time home buyers. I really appreciated his expertise in such a monumental milestone!

5/31/20Sarah Rose

Google Review

This was the second time I worked with Donald to rent out my townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant. He did a fantastic job both times. And the second time was in the midst of the pandemic! I was totally panicking but he kept me calm and got it done. Would highly recommend him to anyone.

3/5/20Johnny Kim

Google Review

It was by chance that we stumbled upon Don's office but he ended up being the best realtor we worked with in New York City! What we loved about him the most was his transparency and attentiveness. We didn't feel rushed at all during the process and he worked really hard to find us a place we could call home. Ever since he closed our deal, we have recommended him to a lot of our friends in the area. We highly recommend working with Don!

10/16/18Roger Ko

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The best Real Estate broker in NYC in my opinion.

9/22/18Xuanzi Jia

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5/10/18Nick Zukoski

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5/9/18Elena Drakos

Google Review

Such a pleasure working with Donald. He's friendly, approachable and professional and never stops until the job is done right. I've worked with him to rent property for a few of my clients as well as my own property and he delivered results faster than expected. I will continue working with him in the future.

5/8/18Mark Campos

Google Review

Donald was a pleasure to work with, professional from start to finish, and someone I'd recommend to friends and colleagues without hesitation. Donald was responsive, friendly, honest, and provided transparency into the process. He went above and beyond to look out for us and helped make the move less stressful. He's the kind of person one wants to do business with - and I recommend him without hesitation.

5/8/18Myra Orgain

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I'm so excited to write a review for Donald! He is a wonderful agent and helped my partner and I have a seamless move into our new Brooklyn home. He was always attentive and immediately responsive to our questions, concerns, and needs. He was clearly looking out for us and went out of his way to make sure we had no problems on a day as stressful as moving day. I highly recommend him if you're considering a move in the area. We're not planning on moving again anytime soon hopefully, but if we do he'll be the first person we reach out to.