Barbara S - New York, NY: 2019-12-20

Jeff was very professional and reassuring about his expertise, and I decided to list my property with him. I’m thankful I did. Jeff took care of all the details, including marketing my apartment and meeting with buyers continually. Within 6 weeks of listing with Jeff I had an accepted offer. Little did I realize that most of his work on this sale would come after the contract was signed. To say that the Board approval process was difficult would be an understatement. Aside from his work in assembling what I was told by the management company was an exceptional board package, a number of very challenging issues came up during the approval process with the board. Jeff was there every step of the way, shepherding the transaction and creating solutions in the midst of what seemed like insurmountable obstacles. After nearly a month and a half of back and forth with the board and the management company they finally approved the sale.

Laura G - New York, NY: 2019-12-20

Jeff was wonderful throughout my search for my first home. His diligence, availability to answer any and all questions, real estate expertise, and sense of humor were key to making the apartment search as smooth as possible. Jeff guided me through viewing countless properties and through a protracted negotiation on the first property I made an offer on that was unique, to say the least. Although that offer was not successful because the seller changed her mind and pulled the listing, I was so appreciative of Jeff's attention and commitment to keeping me informed of developments as soon as they happened. On Jeff's advice I continued my search uninterrupted and within a month found another property. Jeff's guidance, along with Halstead's expert review of all co-op board packages, resulted in a board package that the listing agent complimented as perhaps the most meticulous board package he had ever seen from a buyer. I have already been delighted by the warm reception from my new neighbors, and credit Jeff with having guided me to a wonderful new home. I truly value Jeff's professionalism and the personal connection we have formed. I cannot speak highly enough about him.

Howard O - New York, NY: 2019-12-20

For well over a year, Jeff helped us search for a home that met our needs and wants. This particular move and search was unusually stressful for us. We are both legally blind, and this made looking for a new home even more challenging. Jeff took this in stride and patiently answered all of our questions, giving us the extra time we needed to check out each property. During our nearly year and a half search we viewed more than 130 apartments in a wide variety of neighborhoods. Many of these apartments were in neighborhoods that were unfamiliar to us. When this was the case we were always amazed at his knowledge of the neighborhood and surrounding area. He was quite aware of the things that were important to us, such as proximity to subways and access to outdoor space, to name a few. Once we found our perfect home Jeff guided us through the process of negotiating an acceptable price and contract terms. After that came the true adventure of securing all items for our board package. Jeff took control of this process in a manner that eased our stress and anxiety and ensured that a complete and beautiful package was delivered to the co-op on time. As a testament to his thoroughness the only items that the board requested after the package was submitted were from the seller. That is quite a feat. Another example of Jeff’s going above and beyond is that the seller did not vacate the property until the morning of closing. This created a situation where movers were removing the seller’s things during the time the closing was scheduled to take place. Jeff stayed at the apartment until the move was complete and ensured that there was no damage or other negative issue. Once this was done he called us so we could complete the closing. Jeff made what is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life very easy and comfortable.

Carrie S - New York, NY: 2019-12-20

Throughout the search process, Jeff was just a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly responsive —including to e-mails I sent at all hours! He was clearly knowledgeable about the New York real estate market broadly and about specific properties that we visited. He was also incredibly patient. We were very picky about our purchase, and, even as our search took many months, Jeff always encouraged us to wait for the property that we loved. When we finally found that property, we also found ourselves in the middle of a heated bidding war (12 offers in 24 hours) — and, frankly, it was Jeff's advice around how to analyze the home's value and structure our final bid that landed us as winner of that bidding war. We have, more than once, said to ourselves (and others!) that Jeff was absolutely key in that negotiation. And, even after the property was found, Jeff remained a tremendous resource, making sure that our co¬op application and other final details of the purchase went smoothly. We really appreciated that he even sat through our multi-hour closing, just to be sure there were no last minute problems. We are, in the end, just thrilled with our co-op — and know that we wouldn't be living there, were it not for Jeff. Too, we know that not many real estate agents would have made the process of getting there as pleasant. We've already recommended Jeff to one friend and colleague (and will happily do so again).

Jo-Nell L - Castle Rock, Colorado: 2019-12-20

I was attempting to buy a property in Manhattan long distance - from Colorado. Jeff Goodman became my realtor for several reasons: When I called him, he returned my calls promptly; he asked about my knowledge of New York real estate (zero); and took a great deal of time to educate me on the "ins and outs." When I came to New York City to conduct a whirlwind tour of the properties that Jeff and I had narrowed my search down to, he was completely organized and offered me sound advice on the pluses and minuses of each apartment we saw. When I expressed little or no interest, he made sure I understood the particular advantages, and when I was excited about a place, he made sure I was aware of the disadvantages. He was totally focused on me being completely pleased with my purchase. After I made an offer on an apartment and signed a contract - a process that was more complicated than I am used to and through which Jeff guided me - several issues came up prior to close that made my particular purchase more than difficult. Jeff was there every step of the way for me, going above and beyond his role many times to smooth the way or to help me get things done from afar. I would not hesitate to recommend Jeff to any buyer or seller of real estate in New York City. He knows the City very well, is knowledgeable on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis and provides excellent advice and guidance. I'm not sure I would have made it through to close with my sanity in tact were it not for Jeff.

Drew S - New York, NY: 2019-12-20

In the frenzied real estate environment of New York City, finding a broker that I could trust to guide me through the process of making the largest financial investment of my life was paramount. Jeff is a diligent and dedicated professional. Jeff took great care in seeking out only the best apartments to view that fit my parameters. He was patient, honest and motivating throughout my search. Ultimately, together we found the perfect one-bedroom co-op that I now call home. Jeff navigated the managing agent and mountains of paperwork in a thorough manner that expedited the closing process. Jeff’s knowledge of the market, tenacity and good spirit make him a pleasure to work with.

Juan T - New York, NY: 2019-12-19

Like many people, the sale of a first home can be emotional, but my situation was further complicated by the fact that I had to sell my apartment quickly, as my family and I were moving to a new apartment. Jeff turned out to be perfectly equipped to handle our situation. Jeff was quickly able to assess the market, formulate a process and establish an optimal pricing strategy. He explained that he would put out an asking price that was a little below what the property was worth in order to generate significant demand that would ultimately command a higher price. With some trepidation, I agreed and I am happy to say my trust in Jeff was rewarded. We received seven offers, with the highest bid substantially above the asking price. After the buyer ended up taking longer to close than we thought, Jeff allayed all my concerns and ensured a smooth closing by taking care of all the small details that were not technically part of his job as a broker. I have worked with other brokers in the past, including several who performed competently, but none whom who took such pride in making sure every important aspect of the transaction was handled properly. Jeff is a quintessential professional whom I would recommend enthusiastically. I know that in the future when I need help with a real estate transaction, Jeff will be my first call.

Danny C - New York, NY: 2019-12-19

Jeff eased every step of the process for us. He visited the property well before time to market in order to advise us on repairs and sprucing up —what would be really important, what would be "nice to have", and what would be best left alone for the eventual buyer to address. His marketing plan was solid and proactive, well-timed for the Uptown Home Expo. His marketing materials were superb and very effective at driving buyer traffic in to view the property, and his team was very well staffed to accommodate the traffic during open houses, as well as scheduling appointments outside of open houses. And through it all, Jeff was extremely gracious and considerate of our tenants, minimizing disruption to them. All of this combined with his pricing strategy to fetch us multiple offers (three? or was it four? I lost count!) above asking within days of the property hitting the market and an accepted offer within a week! As we moved forward with contract signing, inspections, and closing Jeff was ahead of every detail, looking around the corner to smooth out wrinkles before they appeared. We closed barely three months after listing the property, with happy parties on both sides of the table and nary a hiccup in the process. But more than his marketing expertise, we appreciate the personal touch Jeff brought to the transaction. It never felt as though we were involved in a business relationship. Rather, it felt as though we were relying on the support of a friend to see us through the process. Jeff’s management kept things running smoothly, but his personal manner kept it running pleasantly. Closing, as we discussed, was indeed bittersweet — successful as it was, it also meant winding down the more intense phase of our relationship.

Brice K - New York, NY: 2019-12-19

Jeff gave us a very realistic assessment of our apartment value and expectations for sale. We had tried selling the apartment on two prior occasions before we met Jeff and never received the traffic or offers we felt should have been possible. Jeff took a much more pragmatic approach with our sale than we had experienced with prior brokers. Rather than listing the home at our ideal price, we listed at slightly below market. Furthermore, Jeff offered us suggestions on how best to stage the empty apartment to provide the most appeal to buyers. We followed all of his advice. As a result, we had more traffic in our first open house than had ever visited the apartment on our previous attempts and we were immediately receiving offers. Jeff also demonstrated just how ethically he conducted himself. Though it was clear that one offer could have earned him far more commission than the others, he presented all offers without prejudice. The process from listing to accepted offer went exactly to script from a realtor who knows what he is doing. However, Jeff is more than just a capable and ethical broker. He is also a pleasure to work with. My wife and I have been through other real estate transactions and invariably there are always some unexpected hiccups even in deals that close successfully. Jeff's experience and attention to detail did a whole lot to smooth out those frustrating but not uncommon bumps in the process. He ended up handling details with the attorneys, the building managing agent and other vendors involved in the staging and sale process. Furthermore, all of this was achieved with the good nature and professionalism that I have known of Jeff for years. He is a genuine pleasure to work with.