Realty Collective, LLC

After deciding to sell my home, I scouted a few different real estate offices but was ultimately referred to Realty Collective by a trusted friend. I was guided through the whole process by Victoria, who was always honest and forthcoming. From past experiences dealing with brokers, I can safely say that's she an exception to the norm here in NY. She educated me on all the ins and outs of selling a condo in NY and by the end of the process I was way more knowledgeable. She had great referrals for me and helped me to find the right lawyer. Also, the staff at Realty Collective was always professional and I was never met with an unreliable moment. I know the process of selling can be difficult and stressful, but with the right guidance it removed the uncertainty and allowed me to enjoy the experience. Thank you so much to the whole RC team and especially Victoria for being so supportive. Highly recommended! More...

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Victoria was super friendly, easy to work with, and got the job done. We saw an apartment and within a week, we were signing our lease. She also stayed in contact after to make sure everything was running smooth. Thanks a lot! More...

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I can’t recommended Jane enough! She is solely responsible for helping my husband and I find our last 2 apartments. Jane embodies efficiency, charge, reliability and warmth. She worked around the clock to find us the perfect apartment, she is able to take in your family’s needs and make magic happen in a way that I have never seen a realtor do. My husband and I always gush about how lucky we are to have found a rare gem in park slope steps from the park and we owe all our happiness and living conveniences to Jane! HIGHLY recommend!!! More...

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Victoria is the Best!

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Realty Collective enabled Red Hook Initiative to respond quickly to our growing staff needs, finding us overflow space that we could use almost immediately and without the usual hassles. Victoria knows everything there is to know about Red Hook real estate and has always kept an eye out for us. We're grateful for her expertise. More...

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Jane H. was incredibly helpful and communicative from the first time we viewed the apartment through the lease signing. We're excited to get settled in our new place!

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Extreme Kids & Crew is incredibly thankful for the valuable assistance from Victoria Alexander and Realty Collective. Her commitment to the Red Hook community and outstanding client services made finding an office space so much smoother. Because of her and the Realty Collective team, we finally have an office! More...

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I highly recommend Victoria Hagman at Realty Collective. Outstanding client service, fast and deep understanding of client needs. Extremely reliable real estate professional. Victoria went above and beyond my expectations to find perfect match for our company warehouse space. More...

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Victoria was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and attentive when it came to showing us commercial real estate in Red Hook, Brooklyn. She was able to answer all of our questions and concerns while helping us understand the real estate market in that area. Despite not leasing her property, we asked if she would take a look at the lease we ended up with and she happily obliged free of charge. Not only did she look over our lease, she gave us a lot of useful feedback. We are very happy to have made this connection with her and will absolutely recommend her to anyone who is looking for commercial real estate in Brooklyn. More...

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We were pretty anxious about the moving process since it seemed like everything had changed since the last time we apartment searched. We had a million questions, wanted to see dozens of places, and Realty Collective was right there with us the whole time. Once we saw the place we wanted, the process moved quickly, and Victoria was always able to meet with us or answer any questions we had. We loved working with people who were local and really understood the neighborhood. Thanks! More...

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I was a first-time home buyer and found the experience pretty daunting. It was hard to imagine being successful at it and ultimately finding a home. A colleague recommended Victoria and Realty Collective. From the first meeting, it was easy to establish a rapport with Victoria. She zeroed in on what I wanted and was even able to help me figure that out. She knows real estate, she knows Brooklyn, she knows neighborhood history, she knows architecture--and she brought all of that knowledge into my search. She encouraged me to think outside the box and also to really focus on what was important. She spent a lot of time with me looking at different places. Six months later, here I am, typing a review in my own living room in an apartment that I love calling home. I recommend Victoria and Realty Collective without hesitation! More...

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Victoria, Jane and the RC team are great to work with. Over the last 2 years they have helped me purchase a condo, rent out that condo, and rent an apartment. They have supported me with a great network of contacts including inspectors, plumbers, HVAC, handymen, insurance brokers, etc. They are responsive, helpful, genuine, and know the market and business inside and out. Highly recommended. More...

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Victoria and Realty Collective were wonderful to work with. Very professional and accommodating. Now I have my very own recording studio in Red Hook and couldn't be more thrilled with the space.

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Tina and her team are the real deal. I am a real estate investor and developer and NO ONE ELSE thinks like an owner like Realty Collective, NO ONE ELSE delivers the pricing like Realty Collective, and NO ONE ELSE is as client-focused and empathetic to the owner like Realty Collective. It makes all the difference in the world when buying or selling real estate. I can't say enough good things about Tina--she is brilliant, strategic, and incredibly intuitive about this business. And she is a good person, which is equally important. More...

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I just signed a commercial lease for my new business, Swans Nest Yoga, and am very grateful that I got to work with Victoria on this transaction. Victoria was very committed to getting the transaction done as efficiently as possible and provided honest and helpful advice throughout the process. Victoria is very knowledgeable about Brooklyn real estate and her experience made this transaction much easier. She was also extremely responsive during the transaction which is always important and helpful. I highly recommend Victoria for anybody in need of a great real estate broker in Brooklyn! More...

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They will take care of you like none other here. They really take the time to understand what you're looking for. Their listings are fantastic but they are also willing to cobroke if needed to find the best match for your needs. My favorite thing about working with the team at RC is that they are all REAL people. Though experienced and knowledgable about real estate, they all work as a team to support one another and are relatable because they're involved in their respective communities beyond just work- they are artists, architects, filmmakers, and actors as well. They are the only brokers I can still recommend to people after living in NY over 10 years More...

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If you want someone that's going to work hard to help you sell your place, look no further. Victoria Hagman, did an awesome job, from my first call to the last day the property sold. I live in Florida and she set up the contractors to get my place ready to sell, it only took her team days to go from ok to beautiful as you can see by the before and after photos below.Thank you Victoria......Sincerely ,Butch Devlin Lake Mary Fl. More...

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Victoria and her team helped us find (and buy) our first apartment! We found a gem in Carroll Gardens and we are still pinching ourselves about it 3 years later. Thank you!

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I rented a two-bed apartment from Sachea and she was brilliant throughout. On it, prompt in her responses and upfront about all details of the flat and the tenancy agreement. What's more, almost two years later, she has helped me out when there was no financial gain for her – she just wanted to see that the right thing was done. Never met a broker like her and cannot recommend her enough. More...

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My wife and I purchased a two bedroom apartment in Windsor Terrace and used Realty Collective. We were looking in several areas of Brooklyn and were so lucky to have them helping us. Being first time home buyers, we had so many questions and concerns. Victoria and Tina were both so patient and guided us through the process with expertise and ease until we found the perfect place for our family. Living in New York for 15 plus years and moving several times within that span, I've worked with my fair share of real estate brokers. Realty Collective is the only one I feel confident recommending. More...

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Hi. My name is Ken Connell and I recently had the pleasure of working with Shyda Hoque in my search to find an apartment in Brooklyn,NY. I feel fortunate to have found Shyda as my agent. She was very professional and I feel went well beyond what is required of an agent.She was very responsive and made the process of renting in NYCeffortless. She was awesome!! If I had to recommend an agent to anyone in NY that is searching for an apartment I would, without hesitation, recommend Shyda. More...

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Realty Collective did a great job selling my house in 2012 and in the years since, have been continually supportive of my endeavors, and the artistic endeavors of the neighborhood. They feature the work of local artists, host events, and serve as a social hub in this little village. They take a very personal approach to their clients, which can be hard to find in NYC!! More...

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For finding a home in Red Hook Brooklyn I was under the guidance of Maryam Daghmoumi from Realty Collective. Maryam is very knowledgeable and knows all details of the properties. She's a key person in the neighborhood which she know's from inside out. This made looking for a house in Red Hook In my case almost a day out.. I would highly recommend working with Maryam. More...

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Worked with Jane to find a 1 Bedroom in Carroll Gardens. She was very knowledgable and responsive. Great insight to the area and attune to our needs. Good experience, I would recommend her. More...

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Mary's a great agent, she's helped a lot people I know find great places, it seems like everyone I talk to found their place through Mary actually, and they all speak highly of her. There's no substitute for local knowledge and Mary has plenty of it having worked in the area for many years. More...

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I have worked with Mary Gaglio to find 2 out of my last 3 apartments and I would recommend her 100%. She's very friendly, funny and absolutely no BS and NO PRESSURE. I have looked at many places with other brokers where I feel like they are breathing down your neck to get you to move in so they can get their fee - Mary is the opposite. Another plus, she's been working in the the area for upwards of 30 years so she knows all the landlords and is very knowledgable about the neighborhood. More...

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I just had a fantastic experience with Jane Herro from Realty Collective.  She listened to what I wanted, got laser focused on those types of listings, and set up all the appointments without me lifting a finger.  We had a fun Sunday biking around Greenwood, Brooklyn looking for my new apartment.  Sure enough, she lead me to a killer new place that has everything I want and is right in my budget.  I can't thank her enough.  Working with a smart, capable, and fun to be with broker like Jane really makes the apartment searching Hell that is hunting in NYC a true pleasure.  I've lived in NYC since 1997 and have come to appreciate the leg work and advantages that come with using a broker.  And as far as Jane is concerned, she's super cool, super smart, super fun, and really, really good at her job.  Right after she landed me my rental, I asked her to start looking for a place for me to purchase (I've got a year, might as well start now).  Can't recommend her highly enough.  I'll stop gushing now More...

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Chris Webb from the Grand Ave office was a pleasure to work with. I would have been happy with any of the places he showed me. The place I found is ideal for me and Chris made the whole process easy and enjoyable. I have no reservations in recommending him to folks looking for a new place. More...

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I had a great experience working with Mary Gaglio at Realty Collective. She knows the neighborhood like the back of her hand and is both trustworthy and honest. I felt like all my needs were taken into consideration. I've worked with her twice in the past 10 years and she found me places I love ! I highly recommend working with her. She is flexible and willing to go out of her way to assist in this painful process. More...

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Robert Walker helped us find our gorgeous apartment in Cobble Hill. It took just one visit and we loved it. He was so helpful and clear about pricing and amenities, and was great about following up--things you don't often find with a broker. I would highly suggest you reach out to him if you're looking for a new home. More...

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It's amazing how bad some people can suck at their jobs.I lived at my last apartment for years and years, and one of the things I dreaded most about moving (aside from the prospect of being awash in a sea of boxes) was dealing with the dreaded NYC real estate broker once again.  You're lucky if your broker is simply brain-dead; most broker's offices are wretched hives of scum and villainy.  When I stepped into Realty Collective, I was cautious.Megan listened to what we were looking for in an apartment.  Megan was honest.  Megan was responsive.  Megan didn't make threats or try to bait-and-switch us.  Megan's intervention made an often harrowing and fraught experience go as smoothly as possible, and allowed us to concentrate solely on all those boxes. More...

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My wife and I recently purchased a two bedroom apartment in Windsor Terrace.  We were looking in several areas of Brooklyn and were so lucky to have Realty Collective helping us.  Being first time home buyers, we had so many questions and concerns.  Victoria and Tina were both so patient and guided us through the process with expertise and ease until we found the perfect place for our family.  Living in New York for 15 plus years and moving several times within that span, I've worked with my fair share of real estate brokers. Realty Collective is the only one I feel confident recommending. More...

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I want to recommend Mary Gaglio. I went to her for the first time, believe it or not, about 20 years ago when I was still in college. She showed me scores of apartments and really looked out for my needs (which at the time was super-low rent). I ended up moving in with a roommate though.Then about 10 years later I went to her when I was looking to buy. She showed me lots places that were in my budget, but I ended up not buying anything ( which  I now regret).I am moving back to Brooklyn next month so I called her again. My budget is still on the low side but she called me as soon as she got something in. Oh, and I recommended her to friends and she got them great apartments too. Mary is a sweet, honest and down-to-earth person. She is a native Brooklynite (with an accent to match) and really knows the area. She will drive you around and show you the area if you want! More...

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My boyfriend and I had a good experience with Realty Collective. Our broker was Mary. She's a real Brooklyn lady and was upfront with us about how the rental market in Brooklyn works. It's fast paced and takes a lot of money to sign a lease. Initially I emailed the Collective with what we were looking for in an apartment. Our budget was $1800 and we wanted to be in Carroll Gardens or Cobble Hill. Mary responded to me within one day with a listing that matched what we wanted. A lot of other real estate agencies ignored my emails. We checked it out and put in an application. We were only charged $25 for a credit check when other agencies (like Ideal Properties) wanted to charge us $60. That's a big rip off. She even got us $100 off the monthly rent. We will definitely go to her again if we decided to upgrade to a nicer apartment. More...

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I am really, really good at spotting fake Yelp reviews, so when I was looking for a broker, I basically threw out any company where the majority of the positive reviews were obviously fake. This left me with VERY few options at the time, one of which was Realty Collective. I didn't want to use them at first, just because it seemed like their area of interest was an area we can't afford. At first, we searched on our own, but after getting screwed by landlords a few times, I said "screw this" and contacted some brokers. Some were terrible (protip: if I ask to view a specific place and you refuse to give me the address, you're clearly a baiting-and-switching douche), some were mediocre, and then there's Realty Collective. The only thing I hate is their website: the search feature is kinda borked and doesn't show the right results, and the contact form is weird--you don't really know if you're just contacting in general or about a specific place. So I sent in an email about one place, didn't hear back for a day or two, figured it was off the market. But first thing Monday morning, I got an email from the lovely Maris James, who offered us an even cooler place at a great price. I explained that we were on a tight budget because, while I have two roommates, they're both grad students and I don't want to rely on them for a huge chunk of the rent in case anything happened. I work full-time, and so I wanted to only look at apartments that (a) would fit three people and a yappy little dog, and (b) would be affordable on my salary. Sounds bloody impossible, right? A lot of people complain about feeling rushed by brokers, and that's their right, but honestly, I love it. I *hate* moving, so I want to just sort of rip off the band-aid as fast as possible. I show up with all my paperwork in hand and seriously would sign a lease in 15 minutes if I could get away with it. I also have very low standards--if it's not actively on fire, I'm like "I'll take it!" I know this can be really frustrating to brokers just because I have no real idea of what I want and I don't care, but I feel like Maris did an amazing job figuring out what we liked about the place we had originally asked about and basically matching it and, in our case, even making it better. She was also totally understanding of my desire to Get Shit Done, and so we viewed the place and signed the lease (with $100 off the rent!) on the same day. As a bonus, she mentioned that she had lived in two different buildings run by this same management company, so we knew almost exactly what we were getting into in terms of expectations. (And they've been awesome--living here has been an absolute pleasure so far.) They moved fast, but we never felt pressured, which is awesome. Maris also did an awesome job keeping in touch with us throughout the process, and was very helpful every step of the way. The fees ain't cheap, but I will definitely get in touch with them in the future if we ever move again (god I hope not). More...

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I've been a renter in the city for more than 5 years, and the apartment search is terrible. I can't say enough positive things about Mary Handley at Realty Collective; she was the first broker I found who truly kept me in mind as listings came in, and when we had a hard time getting in touch with a tenant, she was totally on it. I've never felt like I had a broker who was such an advocate for me and who kept her eyes open on my behalf. I'm still in the midst of my search, but I can't say enough positive things about Mary and Realty Collective at this point. Though they don't see a huge volume of listings, the listings they do see are great, and they seem pretty on top of it all. More...

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Worked with Elizabeth Castaldo who I really liked. Very diligent, straight up, non-pushy, super nice. Didn't even end up renting through us and she was totally gracious to the end congratulating us and wishing us luck. Would highly recommend her.

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I had a whirlwind trip to Brooklyn to find a place in just three days a few years ago, which was pretty much hell. With a roommate backing out at the last second, it became even more hectic. With Victoria's help, I got through all the necessary steps of renting in NY quickly & easily. My husband & I are still in the same apt- five years later. Highly recommend. More...

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I totally recommend these guys. I had a hard time finding an apartment because I had just arrived from overseas, but they were really helpful and supportive... and patient!

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I first met Victoria, owner of Reatly Collective, when she overheard me and a friend talking about local real estate.  Several months later, when I finally got ready to start looking to buy an apartment in the area, I contacted her.  Victoria was very accomodating and scheduled a time to meet in the evening after my work was over to learn more about what I was looking for in an apartment.  She then emailed me lots of listings and told me to tell her why I did or did not like them.  After that she made appointements to start looking at the apartments.  If I found a place online that looked interesting, Victoria would look into it and set up a showing.  When she came across a new listing, she'd send me the link.Throughout the whole process Victoria was very supportive and always easy to communicate with.  Looking for an apartment to purchase can be a frustrating process when dealing with other brokers, sellers, lawyers, etc.  Victoria was always willing to talk things through--and more than once talked me down from the ledge.  We'd see a place and then evaluate if it was a legitimate possibility.  I saw a place early on that had potential.  We kept it in mind while continuing to look at other apartments.  We also occassionally went back to this apartment to continue to check it out and eventually put a bid in...which was when the support was really needed.The journey from bid to closing had its challenges, but Victoria was actively involved the whole time--even bringing me champagne at the closing.  She has continued to check in with me during the renovation process and has truly become a friend.I love my two bedroom spacious apartment in Carroll Gardens that I would never have even looked at if not for Victoria.  And therefore I highly recommend working with Victoria and Reatly Collective when looking for real estate in Brownstone Brooklyn! More...

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Victoria and Shyda were great!  I contacted Victoria just a few days ago for help with leaving my present apartment which is overpriced to stay in the same neighborhood for less money.  I did not think this was possible... These gals made it possible and at a about a thousand less its all I could ask for.  Not only did Shyda change her schedule and coordinate with my hectic schedule but she spent a few hours listening to my wishes.  Thank you both for everything.  You both made what could have been stressful, easy and carefree.  Every other time I have had to search for an apartment it has been a long process.  Its been a very rough summer and I am happy the fall is starting off right.Thank you Realty Collective. More...

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I totally recommend Realty Collective!My friend and I are both recent college grads - financially responsible and great tenants but without a ton of savings or income. We stumbled upon a gem of an apartment at a great price on Craigslist, and the listing was through Realty Collective. We were the first people to see it and fell in love with it immediately, but Suzanne, our broker, told us that the landlord had never accepted guarantors before and was pretty strict about his tenants. She worked really hard and had us send in tons of financial documents, employment verifications, and letters of recommendation, but in the end, the landlord accepted our application! I would never have even considered looking at fee apartments before, but I don't feel badly about paying a broker's fee for this place, because Suzanne really pulled for us and was able to get us into an apartment that we never would have been approved for otherwise.This afternoon, I signed a lease on an amazing apartment in a neighborhood I never thought we would have been able to afford! I'm so incredibly excited and thankful to Realty Collective for getting us into the place of our dreams. More...

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Susan [Grossman] at Realty Collective was friendly, helpful and not at all pushy or flaky like some of the other brokers/realtors that we had come in contact with during our apartment search. She had her facts straight and her business in order. Highly recommended! More...

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I recently moved to a beautiful apartment that I can't believe was in my price range (though just barely). My broker, Josephine, fed me leads constantly, but because she listened to me throughout, I never felt as if she was wasting my time. In the past, realtors have been all too happy to characterize any four walls and a door in the Tri-State area as just perfect for me.The office is relaxed and cheerful. I walked in wary but soon realized this wasn't going to be an interrogation or a shark attack (an all-out nuzzle by the office wiener dog is not out of the question, however).Finally, I might especially recommend starting here if you're in a creative field. You'll have to prove your ability to pay the rent wherever you go, of course, but because the agents at RC are artists themselves, they're more likely to understand your work and words like "freelance" and "grant." They might have even seen your band. I'm not saying they liked it, but still... More...

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My husband and I moved into the neighborhood January 2010. Broker/owner Victoria and agent Mary made the entire process a smooth one. Victoria and Mary set up a meet-and-greet with the landlords, negotiated a more than fair rent and were even flexible on their fee to fit our budget. They are also very nice, locally-minded and down to earth people. If you are looking for a nice apartment in the vicinity with authentic real estate agents they are the ones to use. Thanks for everything! Cara & Ben More...

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