Frank N.
May 24, 2016
"Did not really know what to expect in the crazy real estate market of New York, but Margit Weinburg could not have been more helpful. She and the rest of the Next Step Realty staff made everything very concise and simple and easy to handle, even for a first time resident in New York. I would defintely recommend anyone to this amazing company."
Varshini S.
May 24, 2016
"Having our broker Meena with us was a great help. The apartment hunting process in New York can be very stressful so it was nice to have someone who knew the business showing us around. I doubt we'd have been able to find our place without her. She was great with at addressing out questions and concerns. My only complaint would be how rushed the whole process was - that put a little pressure on me but I suppose that's the nature of NYC real estate! "
Parul G.
May 24, 2016
"Next Step Realty was incredibly helpful! We told our representative what we were looking for in terms of layout, pricing, and area, and she picked out 5-6 apartments to show us during our scheduled apartment hunt. She helped us negotiate pricing and move-in date and was incredibly helpful through the payment/paperwork/lease-signing process as well. The best part was that we never felt pressured to take an apartment/pay a price that we weren't fully comfortable with (I've worked with brokers in the past who can be extremely pushy). Highly recommend working with Next Step!"
Matthew L.
May 24, 2016
"Jessica Bailey helped Josh and I find our apartment. We couldn't be happier – we'd been talking about rooming together since we graduated college, and we were hoping for the neighborhood and style of apartment that Jessica found for us. Jessica was knowledgeable, savvy about dealing with other brokers, and very reassuring throughout our trip. I flew out from Chicago hoping to secure an apartment within 8 hours; we did so within an hour and a half. Kudos to Next Step and many thanks to Jessica."
Laura B.
May 23, 2016
"I had a very positive experience with Next Step. I worked with Katie after a recommendation from a friend, and she was great! At first I was concerned about the fact that there are no apartment listings on the website, but very quickly was reassured that this means Katie could search for and show me only the listings that were most relevant to my search, rather than misleading or unavailable postings that you might see on other websites. Katie definitely responded to the feedback I gave as we went to viewings, so that each time we met, we only saw apartments that fit my requirements and were improvements on the last. I would definitely recommend to anyone else trying to move in the most stress-free way possible!"
Andrew L.
May 23, 2016
"Michelle was terrific... We found an apartment on the first day, in fact it was the first apartment we looked at. She listened to our brief, gave feedback on expectations and found us a match. We were also 'international' movers, the process was harder but that didn't take away from any of Michelle's efforts. A great experience overall!! Thank you Michelle!!"
Maya C.
May 23, 2016
"Meena at Next Step made our apartment hunt process incredibly smooth and quick. We found our apartment within 3 hours of meeting her! She was always willing to answer any and all of our questions. Had a great time working with her!"
Aaron C.
May 20, 2016
"We loved our experience with Matt Bauman and Next Step Realty! We moved to New York from Oklahoma City. From everything I had read online about finding a place in New York I basically expected our broker to take us to places that were either above our price range or only the top of it. To my surprise, everything we saw was well within our budget and near our requested location. We had a really fun day walking around to see each apartment and after we chose the one we wanted, Matt was extremely helpful in getting everything settled quickly and efficiently. After returning to Oklahoma City, we were in constant contact the next few days while the lease was getting figured out. It was a great experience and I was so happy that finding a place in New York was not only simple but actually a lot of fun!"
Tatjana G.
May 20, 2016
"Using Next Step was a great decision based on how busy my schedule was while searching for a new home. Meena was phenomenal! She dealt with many schedule conflicts from my end and found exactly the taste and style that I was looking for. She took time to understand the wants and needs of this new home and presented only top notch options tailored to what she knew I was seeking. Meena was also extremely helpful and patient in the process that can be overbearing for an international tenant. I would highly recommend her service."
Andy L.
May 20, 2016
"Knowing that the real estate market in NYC moves extremely fast, my girlfriend and I decided that we needed to consider help from a broker in order to have the best shot at listings. We found Next Step Realty and the rest is history. It was a very convenient process overall. A representative from the office sets up time for a quick call to ask for all of your preferences, budget, etc. Then, the process is very simple: 1) you get paired with a broker; 2) go out on apartment showings; 3) decide on your apartment and that's it! Okay... it sounds really quick in the grand scheme, but that's because our agent played a crucial part in the process. We were paired with Katie Cummings and we can't thank Katie enough for her extensive knowledge of the market and advice/tips during our apartment search. She asked all the right questions, and set up multiple showings on a day that worked with our busy schedules. After the showings, Katie brought us back to the Next Step office to help us narrow down our apartment choices. She was extremely professional, but we have to mention that it felt more like a friend helping us with this big step in our lives than someone who you just hire to "get the job done". This really made us feel comfortable and solidified the idea that Next Step and all of its staff are doing something right! You also cannot beat the broker fee, which is much lower than the average rate. Again, Katie was amazing, and really pushed to get us the apartment we wanted for a price that was better for us by negotiating with the listing agent. She was even there on the lease signing day and organized everything. We really recommend Next Step Realty and Katie to anyone who is searching for an apartment in the city!"
