Richard Herska

10/16/25Varsha Bakshani

Google Review

Several years ago I rented a 3 bedroom house in Closter, NJ so that my kids could reap the benefits of a great school system. Within a few months, it was clear that the basement continuously flooded and that the owner has covered mold with paint. My child is asthmatic and eventually got pneumonia in that house. The landlord there was more like a slumlord. The agent I used to rent it (and paid her a full commission) clearly wasn't looking out for my best interest.

Unplanned and with a modest budget for a home purchase, I set my sights on Nyack, NY again for the school district. I met Rich at an open house. He recommend that I see a different home that I fell in love with instantly. I was a first time home buyer. I couldn't have asked for a better partner to guide me through the very confusing process.

Years later, both of my kids graduated moving successfully into colleges at which point I decided to list my house for rent (the house that Rich helped me buy). With absolutely no hesitation, I worked with Rich again. He was able to rent my house very quickly to qualified renters as well as meet some of my niche requests such as furniture storage.

Rich keeps it real while also understanding the challenges of dealing with an often unpredictable journey of home ownership and rentals. When I am ready to sell, buy or rent another home, Rich will absolutely be the person I go to!

5/20/25Robert L

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Rich did a great job helping to get the apartment ready for sale and building a strategy that got me a price above asking.

5/14/25J A

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Richard is a world class real estate agent and was a key hire for us in our journey to buying a home. He was patient and knowledgeable, keeping us in the loop at every stage and always available for our many questions.

Additionally, he is well respected in the community and has lots of connections to lawyers and mortgage companies, so he was a big help in assembling the whole team we needed. He was the perfect person to represent us and I would hire him again without hesitation.

3/27/25Alex Monterroso

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Richard is the absolute best agent! He has helped my brother buy and sell his homes and has more recently helped me purchase a home for my family! I am more than thankful for his hard work in showing us homes and being very honest about how he feels during his walkthroughs. He is straightforward and doesn’t give any BS. We love Richard as he is always available even on weekends and will structure his schedule around yours. He is almost always available for a phone call and if he isn’t, he will make sure to let you know when he is. He also has many recommendations on inspectors, attorneys, alarm system installations, and much more! Richard is a great person and we would recommend that everyone utilize his real estate services!

3/15/25ann lee-jeffs

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Richard helped us to sell our father’s house in New City, NY. The first time we met him we were impressed with his professionalism and thoughtful advice. We selected Richard after interviewing over a dozen realtors. He guided us to prepare for the sale, he worked with realtors to show the house to interested buyers, successfully got us a few interests and finally a buyer. While the process was long and there were challenges, he dealt with them one at a time and got us to the finish line. We give our highest recommendations.

12/18/24Lucy Margaret Ewing

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Richard represented us in a cross-country move that could have been very intimidating and overwhelming. Thanks to his patience and empathy, we were able to remain confident that we’d find a special home, and we did, in a very competitive market! Richard went out of his way to give us personal introductions to multiple Hudson River towns, arranging last minute tours and seeing us through the steps of a purchase that were foreign to us in a new state. We really appreciated his professional discretion and wisdom balanced with good humor and positive energy. He really has a knack and talent for his position. We have made our first friend in town!

8/16/24JoAnn Nayer-Grutza

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Working with Richard was an absolute pleasure. Richard helped us navigate a new market for us, recommended local resources to help with specific details, and provided wise. counsel and support during every step of the process. Most importantly, Richard listened, absorbed, and delivered based on our wishes and preferences. There was no upselling or bait and switch, everything was above board, focused, and clear. He is the embodiment of true professionalism and very easy to work with; we sincerely believe his unique style and presence added considerable value to our experience.

7/31/24Joseph Pelletier

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Rich was great to work with and willing to share his expertise which netted a sale price far above asking

4/26/24Aref Fani

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I had a fantastic experience working with Richard. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He went above and beyond to understand my needs and preferences.
His communication skills was excellent, keeping me informed at every step of the way. I highly recommend Richard to anyone looking to buy or sell property. This agent was my right hand through the whole process. I have sold and bought a few houses in the past and I have never met an agent who goes above and beyond.

If any trials and tribulations come about he solves it ASAP. You won’t go wrong with Richard he is the best!

3/31/24Q Young

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I’m happy to work with Richard to sell my house. He is professional and thoughtful. He made the progress smoothly.

11/8/23Bonnie Baer

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I was in the process of selling our family home of 64 years and was referred to Richard by a childhood friend who was a realtor in another state. It was definitely my good fortune as he explained each step and was available and open to questions.
The sale was complicated by a tree falling on the roof during a violent storm while we were under contract. Richard was there to support me during the repair phase. We closed yesterday!
He is a caring and compassionate person as well as being an excellent realtor. I wholeheartedly recommend him.

10/7/23Tony Koshy

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Richard is a God Send! My wife and I never thought we would be homeowners in this current market. Rich was with us and patient through this process. We saw numerous homes, put numerous offers, and of course got numerous rejections. Rich guided us through it all and advised on how to change our approach. Finally, we got the home we truly love! It's all because Rich knows the market and hammers through this chaotic market for his clients. As new potential homeowners, my wife and I were always harrassing him with numerous questions. He was so patient and gave us straight forward advice! That's what we needed as babes in this realm. We are so satisfied with our service with Rich and we already recommended him to our family & friends!

8/28/23Jennifer Flynn

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Rich was the best realtor I have ever worked with! He was thoughtful and considerate when showing us homes, and always kept in mind what we wanted. He was also super helpful throughout the entire process. He was always available to answer any questions that we had, and dedicated to making us feel comfortable and supported. He is very knowledgeable in what he does. Rich always did what was best for us and we are so grateful to him to now be in our perfect home.

8/19/23Christine Scaffidi

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I was referred to Richard since I was relocating and needed to list my house and find a buyer in a limited time frame. He was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He got the house listed and under contract in less than a week. Richard went above and beyond and is highly recommended to anyone looking to buy or sell

8/8/23Yolanda Casillas

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Rich is an outstanding realtor. He is with you every step of the way 100%. I bought my first home with Rich and now I sold my home. If I was staying in NY I would be buying my second home with him. There is no one I would trust to buy or sell a home other than Rich.

In June of 2018 I bought my first home. As a first time home
buyer Rich made the experience great..especially at times when I was nervous and scared. He is there for you from A to Z and listens to what your wants and needs are when searching. Whenever I am ready to buy a second home he will be my guy.

6/1/23Steven Stainbrook

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Richard is a brilliant expert with a sensitivity to individual needs. He’s forthright when it matters and patient when needed.

3/22/23Neil Walsh

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I have worked with Rich several times with my rental properties in Nyack and he has always been able to find a great tenant. Rich does more than just procure the right tenant, he is hands on when the time comes to see what kind of work should be done to enhance the property. He runs recent comparables and is able to give an accurate range in regards to possible rental income.
Long story short Rich always has my best interest in mind and I trust him. I am happy to be a repeat client any gladly recommend him for anyone with real estate needs.

2/13/23Paula Blackwell

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If you are looking for a 5 Star Real Estate agent, look no further. Rich is just that! He is so knowledgeable. He was always ready and willing to answer my questions, which were many, in a timely informative manner. He held my hand throughout the process of selling my aunts house. He helped me work through many tough issues due to probate of her will and how it effected the sale. He was calming, reassuring and always there when I wasn’t sure what to do or how to proceed. His knowledge of the whole real estate process was just so complete. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any real estate dealings. He is just the “best” and I am so thankful that I chose him to work with.

1/20/23Erika Santucci

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My partner and I found Rich online and reached out for help finding the right home in Rockland County. Rich specializes in this area and jumped into action quickly.

From the beginning, Rich was extremely honest. We were first time home buyers and he was patient with us and also very direct about the process and what to expect. He was clear-eyed about the market as well and helped us put in a strategic offer that was competitive and not excessive.

Rich had a useful network of contacts for us including attorneys, inspectors, contractors, chimney specialists, tax assessors, and more. We had a great experience with all of the people he connected us with.

Two other things to call out: he is super responsive via text or call. Also (and this was huge as first time buyers) he helped us avoid risk in multiple phases of closing. We would definitely work with him again.

10/18/22HOTWIREDITALIAN

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Rich help me buy my first home. It was a crazy ride for me ,but Rich handled it with stride. I recommend him to help you buy or sell your home. .

10/18/22Sandy Rubin

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Working with Rich Herska was a wonderful experience. He took the time to understand our needs. He was quick to respond, flexible to fit our busy schedule, and very patient with us. He was filled with determination to find the perfect home sweet home for us. Rich made this whole experience feel like a breeze! We are grateful for him for bringing us into our new chapter of life with ease. I highly recommend Rich Herska!

10/14/22Kat Hyams

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Richard was the best. Helpful, knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive. Selling a home that you have lived in 30+ years can be scary. Richard made it simple and easy. I will recommend him to everyone.

10/8/22Drew G

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Rich helped me find my dream home! Throughout the closing process (which was unusually long!), he provided me with an answer to every question I had as soon as I needed them. Rich is resourceful, persistent, and proved invaluable in the purchase process. Anything that was blocking the closing process was resolved by Rich immediately - even if it wasn’t his responsibility! He really went above and beyond for me, making this intimidating process much easier! I couldn’t have had a better realtor! Thanks again Rich!

9/3/22Rhonda Bernstein

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When I first met Rich and he explained the process of selling my condo, I was very impressed with his approach. He was not pushy, he knew the market vey well, and kept me informed on a regular basis. He also recommended someone to help me go through my things and purge what I really didn’t need to take with me to my new home.
Through the entire process, Rich did everything to get me the best price for my condo. Rich is the ultimate professional!! I would recommend him to be your realtor!!
Thank you Rich 😊

8/10/22Jane Weisfelner

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This is the second time I asked Richard to sell a house for my family. After a truly smooth and financially successful sale of my home as my husband and I down-sized, I knew I wanted him again when we sold my mother’s home of 68 years. Once again Richard demonstrated his expertise in marketing, doing his research of the area and, once again we sold the home quickly and at an excellent price.
Richard has an abundance of energy, a common sense for this business and a beautiful and thorough way of working with others.
I only wish I had more properties for him to sell for us. He is FANTASTIC!!!!

8/9/22Allegra Lanzara

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Richard is fantastic. We were so lucky to work with him on our home purchase in Rockland County. From start to finish, Richard was patient, communicative, and supportive. He trusted us to know what we wanted in a house, was available when we needed him, and walked us through the home buying process in New York.

When you work with Richard, you are working with an experienced professional who will let you go through your process. He has perfected the balance of being a supportive guide while respecting your knowing what you want. You cannot go wrong with working with Richard!

7/29/22Mathew Sadoff

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Rich helped my wife and I purchase a new construction home recently. He was experienced, detailed orientated, dedicated, professional, flexible, honest and had our best interests at heart. Highly recommend using him.

6/27/22Trisha Klettlinger

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Richard has gone above and beyond, he always got back to You weather a phone call or a text. I highly recommend him.

1/27/22Erica Kirsch

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Rich Herska has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He brought professionalism, kindness, dedication and his passion for real estate to make this experience less stressful than we could have ever imagined. Based on our experience with Rich we will be sure to refer him to anyone in the market looking to buy or sell a home. Anyone who works with Rich will not only have the most positive experience but they are also likely to gain a friend! Christie’s is lucky to have him on their team!

12/30/21Sophia Sophia

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I wanted to take the time to thank, Rich Herska at Christie's for doing a spectacular job selling my home in North Rockland that went well above asking price. Originally, I reached out to him as I started new job and didn't have time to look for renters to lease my apartment on the bottom of my Hi Ranch. He loved what he saw but he asked if I considered selling without being pushy and not having the best of luck the first time around, we were a little hesitant but took the leap of faith with Rich. I have to say it was the BEST DECISION! Rich not only has a proven track record but he listens to your wants and needs, coaches you throughout the process, follows up, intuitive in an environment on whom is the decisionmaker but being inclusive at the same time, extremely professional and supportive, and accessible with NY hustle pace. You have direct access to him not some assistant that most real estate agents throw on you. He treats you like family and not a number. Real estate can be extremely nerve racking dealing in meeting timelines and frustration of uplifting your life while juggling work and family but he has a gift of deflating a tense situation with his empathy and witty sense of humor. A large part of the reason I handpicked Rich was his relationships with his colleagues and family members especially his beloved Grandma Sophia and I'm huge advocate of the LGBT community whom had to overcome strenuous adversity and take pride and fiercely love and protect their loved ones. As I thought, there was no question about his loyalty in whose best interest he served. He had my back every single step of the way when dealing with a difficult demographic. I love and appreciate his honesty even if its not what you want to hear. He not only negotiated multiple bids but I was impressed when my house didn't pass inspection due to missing railings meanwhile when I purchased this home there were no railings (UGH!) but he negotiated for the buyer to pay for it and was done in record time to speed along the clearance to close. A native of Rockland, he knows and is apart of the community well and is a household name at almost every restaurant in Rockland. I highly recommend him for all your real estate needs. You will not be disappointed. Feel free to let him know I referred you :)

Because of all your hardwork, you made my Bergen County dreams come true. Now get your license in NJ! I will need my beach house in 15yrs! Wishing you continued success and blessings in the New Year!!

Sincerely,
Kathleen Carrillo

11/10/21Mark z

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I've been shopping for my next home for several years and also shopping for another property for a family member. It's no exaggeration to say I've been to hundreds of open houses. Every open house is an opportunity to meet and interview a real-estate agent that you could work with in the future. When the time came to sell my house I had a very large stack of business cards to choose from and Richard's was on top. He did an excellent job of selling my house at it's full financial potential. Some of Richard's qualities that I really appreciate as an agent are: Responsiveness in all communication, Highly driven and energetic, Excellent eye for staging and presentation and my favorite: Classy salesmanship (Rich is a great salesman without resorting to cheap probing tactics)

10/6/21Stephanie M.

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We worked with Richard for over a year and he helped us with the sale of our apartment and purchasing a new home. He is easy to get in contact with and prompt with responses. We appreciated all of his help.

9/5/21Brandon Caliendo

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Buying my first home was a very exciting and overwhelming experience, but Rich was there to help during every single step of the process. He was very knowledgeable of the market and helped guide my expectations during my search. For me, some obstacles came up once I found my home, but Rich kept in close contact with me and helped me all the way to closing day. I can’t imagine having done this without him!

6/26/21Shateeya Roberts

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Rich was AMAZING! He made the home buying process seamless. He listened to my wants in a home and was able to check every box off. His playful and kind personality is a bonus to the great work he does. Thank you for helping me buy my dream home Rich!

6/8/21Martinez David

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I worked with Richard Herska to buy our first time home, and he was extremely awesome!
Being first time home buyer, I were very new to the process and he explained everything thoroughly and he was always willing to answer any questions I had 24/7. I’m very thankful for Rich and how easy he made the process of buying my home, everything worked out perfectly and we love our home!
Thanks Rich for all you do.
I Highly recommended Richard Herska for anyone who is looking to buy a home.

5/20/21William Morrisohn

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This is a super big thank you to
Richard Herska who listed my co op
And sold my co op
During the listing and sale Richard
Had left Rand real estate and moved on
To further his career even tho he was no longer employed by Rand he followed
Thru right to the end
During this time my listing was up
No one from Rand ever called or emailed
They should be ashamed to be with mls
And I would never recommend Rand for anything
Richard is very dedicated to his work
And would recommend his to everyone I know or don’t know for listing and selling your home
Thanks again Richard your the best

5/8/21Paul Guzman

Google Review

Richard has been very professional and helpful. As first time buyers he guided us through the home buying process, was very knowledgeable and patient. Please do not hesitate to pick him as your realtor. Thank you very much again Richard!!!

4/6/21Mr. McMahon

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The experience my wife and I had while working with Richard Herska was amazing. He was our realtor for the sale of our previous home, as well as for the purchase of our new one. His expertise and guidance has been invaluable throughout the past 4 months. Richard’s attention to detail and responsiveness is incredible.

2/25/21Lonnie Cason

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Richard is a terrific agent to work with and despite the pandemic he did everything he could to make appointments for viewings along with great advice. As first time homebuyers Richard explained and walked us through the whole process, from pre-approval to closing. The whole experience was stress free as possible. Richard was attentive, responsive and very informative and looked out for our best interests throughout the whole transaction. I highly recommend Rich he’s truly great at what he does and I’m so happy with our home purchase.

2/24/21Ashley Cason

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Rich was extremely knowledgeable and reliable. He did a great job representing us to sellers which helped our offer get accepted in a very competitive market. As first time home buyers, we felt well informed throughout the whole process and overall had a great experience. I would highly recommend!

1/15/21Charlin Chao

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We were worked with Rich as our buyers agent but he also represented the sellers. We couldn’t have imagined working with anyone else but Rich for our new home. As both a seller and buyers agent, he had both of our interests in mind to sure that the deal went smoothly and addressed any concerns throughout the buying process. He was extremely responsive, caring and professional in his communication. He provided the right level of guidance and advice to make us more knowledgeable in the process as first time home buyers. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. We could not recommend him enough!!

11/23/20Danamber

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Richie helped us find our first home. He was energetic, sincere, and professional. I really loved working with him because he was easy to talk to, when you hate something you can tell him and he comes back with something that works! He has style and common sense, and is an all around great agent. So glad I worked with him, and more important I’m so glad I can confidently recommend him!

11/19/20Ellen McLiverty

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Richard did a fantastic job finding my son the perfect co-op and his first home for him. We started the process prior to COVID and actually put in a bid, but then rescinded due to the shut down. He stayed in contact with us, and then when we were ready, did a wonderful job from beginning to closing through a very turbulent time!

11/17/20Jackie Colon

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From beginning to end Richard was always there to answer any questions I had. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful with the sale of my house. It was a very smooth process. I would highly recommend using Richard. I was very satisfied with his work.

11/17/20Sophia Zuniga

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Richard is an amazing realtor to work with! He spent time with us searching for the perfect home! I had so many questions during the process, Richard always took the time to explain everything to me! His responsiveness was unbelievable as was his level of knowledge of the market in Rockland county area. I highly recommend Richard!

11/16/20cheryl

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Richard Herska takes such pride in his work. Friends of ours introduced us to Rich. My husband and I were so impressed with him we had Rich work with us on finding and buying our dream house and selling our other house. We were in good hands with Rich. He stayed on top of everyone and everything to get the closings done and also gave us good advise. Rich didn't just become our realtor he also became our friend. He stuck by our side for a long time helping us find our dream house. Thank you so much Rich for all your support ! We are very happy in our new home.....

10/30/20jeanette linares

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I’ve been dealing with Richard Herska for over six years. I have not been disappointed yet. He is very professional and responsive to me when it comes to look at different places to find the right one. He backs his clients 100% to make sure you get what you want. Richard is always there for me when I want questions answered right away. Once again thank you Richard for finding the perfect place for me and my son. Believe me in the future I will be calling you Richard to find me a much bigger place to live. Thank for all you do. Love always Jeanette and Adam

10/18/20Dawn Whelan

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Deciding to put our home up for sale was a very difficult decision. While we’d had so many great memories there, it was also time to move on to and make more memories. Richard guided us every step of the way. He was open and honest, Supportive, and comforting throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Richard Herska for all your home buying and selling needs.

9/2/20Kryschemia Edgecombe

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Rich is a "get the job done" kind of agent. He was attentive to our needs and made sure every aspect of our home buying process was smooth, and were thoroughly informed.He was truly invested in helping us to find the right home for our family. He was super responsive when called upon thus leading us to finding the perfect home for our family. A pleasure to work with professionally, and because of who he is, we also developed a great personal relationship. Hands down an awesome person and an even better realtor!

8/29/20Michelle Applebaum

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My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Richard to sell our home and purchase a new home, both in Westchester. He came highly recommended, and was a pleasure to work with! He's knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and goes above and beyond for his clients. I cannot say enough positive things about Richard! You will love working with him!

8/24/20Patricia Cintron

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It was such a pleasure working with Richard! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. It was a family owned property including 5 members so everyone had questions and Richard was so patient with us all. Thanks to all his hard work our building was sold quickly and we couldn't be any happier with the outstanding service he provided. We highly recommend Richard!

8/23/20Robert Lewis

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Rich is an extremely knowledgable, competent and diligent broker. He is also very honest and forthright as to expectations for a particular property, but also quite knowledgable in methods used to maximize value.

8/23/20Vanessa Reiser, LCSW - Narcissistic Abuse Expert

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My experience with Rich as my listing agent was top-notch and he possesses the utmost in professionalism. I would recommend him to anyone. He is knowledgeable, ethical and warm. All of my interactions with him were efficient and I refer him anytime I need to refer an agent.

6/4/20Thara Thomas

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Working with Richard Herska was such a pleasure. He was highly responsive, knowledgeable and always there when we needed him. I had the utmost confidence that he was working for us every step of the way to reach our ultimate goal which was the purchase of our dream house. Purchasing a house is such an emotional endeavor and I am so thankful Richard was by our side throughout the process.

6/2/20ed nunez

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Excellent broker we bought a house through him in valley cottage NY.
Know the business well everything went smoothly right to the closing of our new home.