Elana Streim
Awards
-Before moving to Compass, Elana Streim was a Gold Award Winner 2016 at her prior firm
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Testimonials
- David F. – Upper East Side Seller
★★★★★
"I recently worked with Elana to purchase my first home, a co-op unit in Manhattan. I was so
impressed by her level of professionalism, tenacity and experience with the NYC market, that I
recommended her to several friends and family members who have also been very happy
working with her as their broker. Elana worked so diligently to prepare my co-op board
application package that the managing agent told me it was the most organized and
professional application she had ever received, and as a result, it made her job easier. This was
invaluable to me in securing not only a quick board approval, but also in establishing a great
working relationship with the managing agent. Over the course of several months, Elana and I
spent a lot of time together looking at and discussing apartment units. At showings, her
experience led her to ask questions that I wouldn't have thought to ask. During the negotiation process, her skill and level of professionalism were invaluable.”
- Christie H.– Upper East Side Seller
★★★★★
”Elana is the best of the best!!! She was highly recommended to us from a friend whose
apartment she sold as well. We needed to sell our co-op quickly because of a baby on the way
and needed a more conducive space. She not only sold our place quickly and at a price we
were extremely happy with but was professional, on top of everything all the time, and always
in communication with us. She was extremely easy to work with and not only sold our place
but helped us find the next one. On top of all of her amazing professional qualities, she is an
extremely kindhearted person and truly cares about the well being of her clients. We could not have asked for a better broker than Elana!
- Ilyse R. – Upper West Side Seller
★★★★★
”By way of background, I met with over two dozen Selling Agents when looking to buy a home
in NYC between 2015-2016 -- they ran the gamut in age, skill, and style. None of them
impressed me to the point where I wanted to work with them as a Buyers Agent; in fact, while
there were several variables at play, the one constant was that I was planning to *not* use a
Buyers Agent. Having a background in real estate investing and a familiarity with the NYC
residential real estate market, it seemed like an unnecessary cost and a clear potential savings
opportunity. After seeing an apartment that Elana was the Listing Agent for, it was obvious that
she was the most knowledgeable Sales Agent I had met over the prior two years. She was
incredibly detailed oriented, she acknowledged all of my concerns in a straight-forward way,
and had knowledgeable responses that made it apparent how she had researched the building,
its financials, its zoning, even the wiring throughout the kitchen, and had thought about
creative solutions to potential issues. The apartment wasn't the right fit but I was convinced
that if I were to work with a Buyers Agent, I would be in capable hands. After seeing several
additional apartments, Elana found the perfect apartment that met various requirements. She
was the first to say it wasn't a good fit or call out an issue, even when it wasn't in her best
interest to do so -- a rare quality among any Salesperson. Despite a series of negotiations with
the seller and several opportunities for the deal to fail, Elana helped keep the deal on track,
remained very involved, offered honest and thoughtful insight and advice, performed very
diligent follow ups, and went above and beyond to make the process as seamless and painless
as possible. She was a consummate professional throughout the entire process, even following
up post-sale with thoughtful updates on market comps. I could not recommend Elana more strongl
- Mike – Upper East Side Buyer
★★★★★
I had the wonderful fortune of having been introduced to Ms. Elana Streim to represent me in
the very recent sale of a coop apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Depth of
knowledge of the realty landscape, unfettered diligence, incredible attention to detail,
trustworthiness, tremendous sense of responsibility, and utmost professionalism and poise are
just a few of the wonderful attributes Elana brings to the table. She clearly enjoys her work and
was always available to help answer my questions and provide guidance. This was especially
important as I don't live in NYC and heavily relied on her insight and opinion as well as clear
and transparent communications. Elana achieved a signed contract of sale in a matter of weeks
after placing the apartment on the market. Given her strong work ethic, she continued to go
above and beyond in seeing the sales process through to its ultimate completion. She even
helped the buyer's broker by reviewing the application package to ensure it was meticulously
completed to avoid any delays in the Board review process. Elana represents the best I've ever
worked with. I am so very grateful to her and I will most certainly reach out to her for my
future needs. Simply stated, she is outstanding; I give her my highest recommendation.
- Veena K.– Upper East Side Seller
"I am writing this from my desk in my beautiful new Upper East Side apartment - so appropriate given that it was only through Elana’s dedication, perseverance and expertise that I landed in my dream home. Knowing nothing myself about NYC real estate, I thought I had settled on being a lifetime renter. Meeting Elana changed all of that and made the unimaginable become reality. She patiently walked me through each step and connected me with her amazing network to help me create the perfect team with whom to work through the emotional home buying process. Always available and always helpful, she was more than I could have hoped for in an agent. She spent time to understand what was important to me as the buyer, put together a folio of listings that she updated almost daily with new prospects, arranged all the showings, handled all communications with the seller’s agent, making sure that responses were timely and answered all the questions I had to my satisfaction. She was transparent, honest, detail oriented and committed to me as her client.
★★★★★
I have heard how arduous and stressful the closing process could be but it could not have
gone more smoothly in Elana’s expert hands. Every step was laid out and clearly explained,
from the offering to preparing the dreaded board package, to a mock board interview, even
to tips post-move-in on how to make a good impression on my new building. Her
commitment to her clients was above and beyond anything I expected. She came highly
recommended to me by a close friend and I have recommended her to anyone I know
looking to enter the housing market as a buyer or as a seller."
Jennifer L. – Upper East Side Buyer
★★★★★
"Elana was recommended to me by previous clients, and she is by far the most professional
and detail-oriented person I have worked with and not only in the real estate world. Her
extensive market knowledge and attention to detail are all-encompassing. She is well
informed about pricing, staging, board packages, and any local ordinances that might
enhance or hinder the sale, which helps one navigate through any potentially confusing
situations. Her dedication to her clients is unsurpassed, with her streamlining the buying/
selling process for all involved. Having bought and sold a few apartments over the years, this
was the easiest transition in what could be considered one of the most challenging times for
Manhattan real estate. I look forward to working with Elana again in the future, and I highly
recommend her to anyone considering conducting real estate in Manhattan."
Maura M. – TriBeCa Seller
★★★★★
”My wife and I met Elana years ago when she was hosting an open house that we attended. We
were so impressed by her diligence and poise at the showing we remained in contact with her
for the next few years while we casually perused the market. When it came time for our family
to leave New York City to head to the suburbs, we looked no further than Elana to assist us.
Under a tight time frame, financial restrictions and two young children running around our
apartment, Elana balanced her task with aplomb. She was diligent, organized, calculated and
generally instrumental in assisting us to sell our apartment timely and at an outstanding price.
We are indebted to Elana so please take my strong recommendation: if you are looking to buy or sell, contact Elana. She truly is a rising star.”
- Brent W. – Upper East Side Seller
★★★★★
”Partnering with Elana to help find my perfect home was the best decision I made while going
through the stressful process of making my first investment. From day one Elana got to know
me as a person, earned my trust, was extremely responsive, and thought on my behalf asking
questions I would have never thought of. I needed a lot of hand holding in this new process to
me, and Elana made it so easy for me. She proactively dug through the listings and uncovered
unique opportunities to show me. She went above and beyond to make sure this deal got done
and even after it did, she never stopped. She continues to send me updates to units for sale in
my building to give me an idea of the value of my home and is a professional I would
recommend to anybody looking to live in New York. Trustworthy, reliable, consistent, and friendly makes Elana a pleasure to work with.”
Derek Z. – Upper East Side Buyer
★★★★★
Elana exudes professionalism and has an extensive knowledge of all things New York City real
estate. She is extremely diligent as well as caring. Elana makes you feel as if you are her only
priority. She is able to navigate the confusing world of condos and coops with ease. She is
always reachable, smart about pricing and willing to go the extra mile to make you comfortable
whether you are the buyer or seller. I would use her again and would not hesitate to
recommend her to others. She is an A+ broker.
- Jennifer C. – Upper East Side Seller
★★★★★
”Elana helped me find an amazing condo in Brooklyn and I'd highly recommend her without a
doubt. Working with Elana to find a new home has been like having a friend who also happens
to be a real estate expert. She had the patience to get to know me, understand exactly what I
was looking for and explain everything in detail, which was especially important as a first-time
buyer. Elana was also incredibly diligent in her research and in looking out for my best interest.
I relied on her to ask all the questions I would never know to ask during showings and felt at
ease with her support throughout the negotiation and closing process. I took a lot of time to
figure out what I wanted but Elana made the whole home buying experience better and I'd definitely look to her for guidance again.”
- Eric C. – Brooklyn Buyer
★★★★★
"My wife, Abby, and I worked with Elana on buying our new apartment and we found her to be
amazing throughout the entire process. She held our hands through every step and was
endlessly patient with our questions, concerns, and occasional frustrations. She was also
constantly available, providing us with expert advice, valuable insight, and a steadying hand
whenever we needed it. Not that we ever want to buy an apartment again, but should we need
to, we know exactly who to turn to and would recommend Elana to anyone and everyone. She is, simply put, the best.”
- Jesse J. – Upper East Side Buyer
★★★★★
”We recently closed on the purchase of our first home, a co-op in New York City, and had the
distinct pleasure of working with Elana Streim, who I understand is part of your team. I
wanted to take a moment to reflect on what a phenomenal job Elana did for my wife and I. She
was always extremely, extremely responsive to any and all questions we had, answering any
queries promptly at all hours and frequently speaking with us on nights and weekends as well.
She was a huge help in explaining the overall co-op purchase process and was the driving force
in helping us compile a very lengthy board application. Working with Elana was one of the
highlights in the stressful process of buying your first home. Elana delivered exactly as
expected and was an absolute pleasure to work with. We unequivocally recommend her to others.”
- Mike and Kelly B. – Upper East Side Buyer
★★★★★
”We were very impressed with how knowledgeable Elana was with respect to all the
neighborhoods we were interested in seeing. She knew the neighborhoods, the buildings, and
all the recent comps. She also made suggestions with respect to neighborhoods and buildings
that clearly demonstrated that she knew what was important to us. She never wasted our time.
Ultimately, we purchased a unit that was not in our target area based on her recommendation,
and we could not be happier. Elana is a thorough, sophisticated and knowledgeable broker and
we highly recommend her for anyone looking for an apartment in Manhattan.”
- Richard L. – Upper East Side Buyer
★★★★★
Elana was my agent in the sale of my apartment in Manhattan and I would strongly and highly
recommend her to anyone. She was attentive, detailed oriented, and displayed an impressive
knowledge of my apartment, the building, and the market in general. Her best attribute is her
preparedness and that she always had a detailed answer for my questions. Elana always went
the extra mile to make sure that things were right and she knew how to press the right buttons
in portraying the apartment and in negotiations with potential buyers. It was a former neighbor
of mine who recommended Elana to me and I am grateful for it. I would not hesitate to use
Elana again in the future. For anyone reading this review, signing up with Elana will be the best decision you can make.
- Richard H. – Upper East Side Seller
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