Lori Hoffman-Chlapowski

"Saying goodbye to the house that built me wasn’t easy. It was something I wasn’t entirely prepared for, but it had to be done. Lori entered our home on a cold winter day and immediately brought warmth, empathy, and optimism to the process. The idea of prolonging the sale felt overwhelming, but Lori handled everything with professionalism and care. She thoughtfully strategized and partnered with her Compass colleague, Usha, to ensure the home was sold to the right buyer. When it sold as is, it truly was just that, a family home filled with decades of memories. The buyer Lori and her team found gave this house a new chapter and a future for generations to come. I’m so grateful for her clear communication, compassion, and proactive approach. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly cares, look no further. Lori is an absolute pleasure to work with! She is dedicated, genuine, and deeply respectful of the emotions behind every sale. I recommend her wholeheartedly." Kat, Seller Mount Pleasant" Kat, Mount Pleasant Seller

"Buying a house with Lori as your agent is like having a secret weapon. She was often teaching sellers’ agents about the houses they were selling as we were walking through them with her. She managed our expectations in a tough market and never once pressured us (in fact, she urged us to be patient). When we finally did find our house, she used her excellent, former Big Law lawyer due diligence skills to help inform our ultimately successful offer. We couldn’t be happier in our new home, and we owe Lori the world. You’d be crazy to work with anyone else—she is simply the best." Sierra and Damien, Pound Ridge Buyer

"Lori is hands down the best choice we could have made. She is detail-oriented, smart, kind, and a great listener. In addition, her knowledge of the Westchester market is superb. As first time buyers we wanted someone who could not only help us find a house but also help us find the perfect neighborhood. Lori did just that. She also carefully studied each home we were interested in and helped us differentiate between homes that were “worth it” and homes that would be too much work to justify purchasing. In just several months—in one of the toughest markets in recent years—she helped us find our perfect first home. We cannot thank or recommend her enough." Sari and Matt, Chappaqua

"We can't thank Lori enough for their incredible help in buying our first home. As first-time buyers, we were nervous and had so many questions, but Lori was there every step of the way with kindness, patience, and expert guidance. They really took the time to understand our needs and never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed. Lori went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident and calm throughout the entire process. We’re so grateful to have had such a caring and attentive realtor by our side. Thanks to them, we found the perfect home, and we couldn’t be happier! We highly recommend Lori to anyone looking to buy a home!" Todd and Fabiola, Ossining

"Lori went above and beyond assisting us in the process of buying a house. We took a long time to consider our options. I was nervous to relocate to Westchester from NYC and Lori was kind and patient during the process. She knows the inventory that’s out there and was able to select houses that matched our vision. She helped us during negotiations and closing and truly was there every step of the way. She is a remarkable real estate agent." Kira and Jose, Chappaqua

"If you are selling your home, RUN, DON’T WALK, TO LORI’S OFFICE. I’ve bought and sold properties in the past. This was a sale. Lori went well above and beyond what was expected from any Real Estate Professional. Her team was exceptional. They sold our home quickly. After taking a few suggestions and with only a few changes, our home looked spectacular (we didn’t photoshop, we used their photographer)! We made 20 percent more than what was estimated by another company that we considered listing with. Lori’s strategy was sound and she could not have been more involved and dedicated. She made us feel as if we were her only client (though she’s extremely busy). We couldn’t be happier with the results and our entire experience with Lori. Lori, we can’t thank you enough!"- Leslie and Chris - Sellers in Ossining

"If you are reading this review STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING and call Lori! Listen, I am not related to her. I’m not her proud aunt that is writing a good review because good reviews look… good. I didn’t know Lori until few months ago. She was recommended to us by another agent. Let me tell you - we are SO thankful we met her. We’re first time homebuyers in this crazy market and she was with us every step of the way. She felt like family the moment we met her. She was incredibly knowledgeable, protective, proactive, and understanding. I cannot recommend her enough. And we just bought our beautiful first home with her guidance - and prevailed in the midst of multiple offers and obstacles. She is our hero " Lesley and Ian, Katonah NY

"We first connected with Lori when we purchased our home in NY in 2020. Coming from out of state, we relied tremendously on Lori to help us narrow down the perfect location in Westchester County for us. We could not have been happier or more pleased with her during the buying process. Her ability to manage the sale during the beginning of COVID when NY was shutting down not only ensured the sale went through, but that everything went as smoothly as possible. Fast forward three years and we turned to Lori once again, due to a corporate relocation. As a seller, we appreciated her honesty and experience (and that of her colleague Usha) to get our house ready to list. She suggested smart and quick changes that we could do to improve how our home would show and she and Usha worked tirelessly to ensure our home was ready to go at the right time. Lori worked with our relocation company throughout the process, shielding us from a lot of back and forth so we could focus on our move. We absolutely recommend Lori for either buyers or sellers in WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY. Of the 6 houses we've sold previously, she stands out as our top realtor on both sides of the transaction."Jennifer and Jason- Sellers and Buyers, South Salem

"We don't know where we'd be without Lori! We met Lori when we first began our home search back in 2020- when there were so many unknowns. Lori was our guiding star throughout the entire home search process. Lori's unparalleled knowledge of the local area, coupled with her expertise in this ever-changing market proved absolutely invaluable. Lori is patient, kind, and a wealth of information. She helped us navigate this especially challenging market, helped us focus on the type of home that would meet our needs and ultimately found us our dream home! She consistently went above and beyond for us and our young family- including welcoming our children into open houses. We don't know what we would have done without Lori's unwavering support. She made this process seamless, supportive, and enjoyable from start to finish. Not to mention she's a fierce negotiator and also loads of fun to spend time with- the perfect combination! We whole-heartedly recommend Lori for anyone looking for their dream home. Lori is the one you want on your side!"- Maggie and Kevin, buyers in Chappaqua

"We have just closed on a house, ending a 7 month long search in a tough and volatile market, and we can't thank Lori enough for getting us here. She has been an amazing real estate agent, with the perfect set of skills to help us and anyone navigate the broad changes in the market as well as the local nuances. Her deep knowledge of the industry and process, paired with her understanding of the legal aspects, cost & local tax aspects, etc were extremely helpful and she was able to coach us throughout and keep us moving forward. She has also been invaluable as we went through inspection, showing her deep experience in evaluating the quality of a home, and also connecting us to folks that have also proven to be talented as we now undergo renovations and updates. In short, we highly recommend Lori - not only will you get a very talented and knowledgeable real estate agent, but you will also feel supported with someone strong in your corner to help you find your desired home! " - Gina and Maurice, Chappaqua NY

"Lori is a delight to work with— smart, savvy and generous with her time and knowledge. She is a consummate professional who understands the marketplace better than any other agent we’ve ever worked with. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants an expert to guide you through the daunting process of buying or selling a home. There is no one better." -Lisa and Eric Rich, Sellers, Chappaqua

"Lori is absolutely incredible. It's hard to fully articulate how amazing and effective she is. For context, we were first time home buyers; real estate novices by any measure. During an absolutely brutal housing market, Lori held our hands the entire time until we closed! For 12 months, we felt completely and utterly safe in her hands and confident in her ability to find us a home. She intently listened to our needs and wants and was able to translate them into actual potential homes. It was also immediately apparent to us that she is fiercely protective of her clients. Lori's knowledge and expertise of the local market is second to none. She gave us a comprehensive opinion of all the properties we visited, clearly outlining the pros and cons without being pushy. She also gave us deep insights into which offer that would give us the best chance of winning. On the other hand, she was also very honest when we just didn't have the strongest of offers considering the market trends at the time and budget constraints. This was incredibly valuable to us. During the numerous house showings she took us to, it was very evident that her peers also hold her in the highest regard. Lori's network of professional contacts felt limitless. Whenever we had a question about a particular showing (potential cost of repair for example), she knew exactly who could answer. We absolutely recommend Lori!!" -Tim and Joy, Buyers, Chappaqua

"Excellent agent. Went the extra mile to ensure the house was ready to be shown. She is a wonderful, warm and caring individual. I could not be more pleased the way she went out of her way to be available when workmen came and needed supervision. I highly recommend Lori." -Hubert, Seller, Chappaqua

"Lori Hoffman was recommended when I was ready to sell my home after 30 years. She has the skill set and marketing strategy that helped me decide what to fix in the house, and how best stage it for sale in today's market. She helped me sell my home in no time well over the asking price. I highly recommend her to be by your side guiding you through a very stressful process."-R.K. Seller, Chappaqua

"Lori is the absolute best! We were pretty uncertain what exactly we wanted in a home, but Lori took that in stride and trekked all over NY with us to help us find the perfect place. She's a great mix of very knowledgeable, hard-working, personable, and also protective of her clients. We really valued knowing that she didn't want to just sell us a home – she wanted to help us really find a dream home, and avoid buying something we wouldn't be happy with. She had our back through the whole process, across multiple dimensions (eg it comes in handy that she's a former lawyer, and that she's an experienced renovator). I have no idea where she finds the time to do everything she does, but she definitely goes above and beyond being always available by phone, or to pull records local building departments, or to come to multiple showings of the same house when her clients are being annoying and ambivalent :-). In sum, I would highly recommend that you NOT work with Lori because I want her time all to myself next time we hire her."-Aaron and Cadran

"Lori represented us faithfully and skillfully with her unbeatable blend of sharp negotiation, local expertise, warm personality, indefatigability, responsiveness, and professionalism. Lori was always on our side. In an extremely competitive market, Lori helped us win a home we adore, below asking price! Some details: (1) During the initial hunting (and throughout) Lori was always available and ready to talk homes. She listened to our needs and showed us properties that met them. Lori is indefatigable -- she genuinely seems to love her job and it shows. Because she knows Westchester as a long-term local, she was able to find us homes we had not noted online on our own. (2) Lori always helped us put our best foot forward, in viewings, bids, negotiations. She diffused many a situation and we were later told that an important part of our bid was that our broker was respectful and responsive, and knew the process of how to move to closing quickly. We could tell Lori was always fighting for us. (3) Lori went above and beyond. With her local connections, she helped us map out our plans for the house in preparing for the bid, and after too. She is highly regarded in the community. She quickly became our "ambassador" to the new town (friends, schools, contractors, etc). (4) Perhaps most importantly, Lori balances her sharp real estate mind and strong skill of negotiation with kindness, intuition, and patience." - Anna and Jens, Chappaqua, NY

"Lori was fantastic and helped us find our dream home! We were working under a tight deadline when our old house sold right before the holidays and she helped us get into a rental so we would be ready to hit the spring market. We were initially open to seeing everything from contemporary to traditional in a wide area. Lori was patient and incredibly knowledgeable, and helped us to identify what we were really looking for in a home and location when we couldn't articulate it ourselves. We absolutely recommend Lori!" - Jennifer M, South Salem, NY 

"Lori was amazingly helpful. She had learned our needs and resources and laid out a number of listings that would fit. Lori guided us through nuances of taxation and multiple regulations that make NYS a difficult place to navigate. I deeply appreciate Lori's work as our agent" - Vitaliy and Yelena, Briarcliff, NY

"Lori guided us through the process of prepping and listing out house with professionalism, grace and humor. We needed to sell quickly because of a new job opportunity. She helped get the house ready, and knew exactly how to price it in a competitive market. In less than a week, her acumen paid off with a solid full-price offer; and she was there through closing. I highly recommend her services." - Danna and Bruce, Chappaqua, NY

"Lori went above and beyond in selling our home. Her advice was invaluable, and our home sold the first weekend over asking. She helped us through the entire process from removing our oil tank to arranging to have electrical issues resolved." - Rich and Heidi, Mt Kisco, NY

"Lori did an exceptional job helping to sell my house. She offered critical advice in making my home more marketable and was always available when I had a question. She was always completely professional, respectful and personable. Her advice made a hard to sell property sell within a reasonable amount of time. Lori was unquestionably a delight in many ways. She really knew the local real estate market and offered suggestions in a very positive manner that were very helpful. I always admired her good sense and people skills." - Leslie

"Lori Hoffman-Chlapowski treated us like friends. She was honest, insightful, and seemed genuinely excited to show us every home. Where other agents would have lost patience, she dug in and found us the perfect home. We love her!" - Jennifer and Lior - Croton on Hudson

"I can’t praise Lori enough! She found our family a home amongst this challenging market. She listened, she was patient, and ultimately persistent in pursuing the home we wanted. She put together a full team through her various Compass contacts and we had a very smooth contract and closing process. Her knowledge of the local market is extensive as is her thoroughness during showings and inspections....like engineer level of thoroughness! A true professional in every sense. My husband and I can confidently recommend Lori!" - Elise and Christian - Briarcliff Manor

"Lori goes beyond the call of duty. She knew what our tastes were after one day of showing a few homes. She is also personable and doesn't rush. Call her!" - Sana and James, Chappaqua

"Amazing experience all around. Lori is a true professional and was extremely thorough. Our search was interrupted by the pandemic and Lori didn't miss a beat--making sure that everyone's safety was prioritized and that we were looking at the right houses for our family. In the end, we got the house we wanted. Can't ask for more from an agent." - Ryan and Anna - Croton on Hudson

"Lori was on point with everything we needed to get a house in a town we knew very little about. She stuck with us over a year and put up with our very specific choices about our home. In the end,we found exactly what we wanted, and she made the process seamless. We are so happy we found Lori, and elated at our home purchase!" - Chris and Karen - Chappaqua

"Lori is the most intelligent, thorough, dedicated, and indefatigable agent I could imagine working with. After buying one house and selling another with Lori, we were amazed and thrilled at the high level of commitment and personal attention she gave to us. She worked tirelessly on our behalf each and every step to get the transactions completed. I highly recommend Lori - she is simply the best!" - Victoria and Gary - Croton on Hudson