Michael Bhagwandin

"Michael is imminently professional and knows the market well. He’s not afraid to do the research to branch out to different neighborhoods than his preferred ones, and has insightful guidance. " - Sean O.


"Michael is a great real estate agent and knows the NYC market inside and out. He rented out our apartment within a week!" - Carly A & Ryan D.


"Michael Baghwandin has helped guide me through 4 major real estate moves and truly is the best New York realtor / real estate agent! Knowledge of the market, responsiveness, actively having an opinion (that always ends up being right!) are just some of the things that make him so good. He also doesn't push you to purchase something not affordable just to make a few more bucks which is something I've seen in too many other brokers. For me what makes him truly great is the emotional support he provides. Buying and selling homes is an emotional process for me and Michael's patience and groundedness make all the difference. Highly recommend it!" - Lloyd F


"My daughter, Oksana is a college student in New York City, and at the last minute her housing fell through. I travelled from Boston down to NYC to help her find a studio 5 days before classes were supposed to start, and encountered the New York rental system at work. We put in requests to see apartments and never heard from the listing brokers; we put in an extensive application on one rental only to have the landlord raise the rent by $400. A friend recommended Michael; and he and his staff went above and beyond to smooth the way for us, getting in touch with listing brokers and getting us access to look at places. A special shout-out to Michael’s assistant Kevin Salazar. Kevin was great to work with. He responded to our texts at 10 or 11 at night so that we could get applications in on time. Our experience with Michael and his team was outstanding—I’m not sure we would have succeeded without them! " - Jean K.


"We cannot recommend Michael Bhagwandin highly enough for anyone seeking to buy or sell property in NYC. Nearly 15 years ago, we rented an Airbnb Michael owned. We connected with him on Facebook but never interacted in any meaningful way. Fast forward to 2022, when we decided to move to NYC, a city we have visited several times but never lived in. We did not have a realtor so we contacted Michael. Michael was extremely effective and knowledgeable. He encouraged us to visit as many neighborhoods as possible to get a feel for where we might want to live. He worked with us to define the must-haves and then arranged numerous viewings of different property types so we could understand the market. Because we were flying in for brief house hunting trips, Michael graciously drove us around so we could maximize viewing time. He was flexible when our timetable changed. He was generous with his time in answering our multitude of questions. We took our time to find the right place for us, and Michael remained patient and good-humoured in all dealings with us. We have similarly high praise for his helpful and professional team. We would gladly work with Michael for all our future real estate dealings in NYC, because we know we would be in the best hands. It can be difficult to navigate NYC unless you know the secret. Well, Michael is one of those secrets of NYC that we are willing to share. " - Khai and Scott

"My husband and I met Michael Bhagwandin through a friend and found out he was a New York real estate agent. We had dreamed of moving to Manhattan, but didn’t think we’d be able to afford a place where we would be comfortable. Michael promised us this was not the case and two weeks later, we found our dream home in a gorgeous luxury building in our budget! Michael was wonderful to work with as he is extremely knowledgeable about NYC real estate and the process of buying a property here. He was always responsive whenever we had questions — of which there were many — and it felt like he was always looking out for our best interests. If you’re looking for a place in NYC, I can’t recommend him enough! " - Pamela S.


"Michael was very helpful while I was buying my home for the first time in NYC. There are so many listings out there and he helped me to narrow it down and send me listings that he thinks suits me. His team made the whole process easy and in a timely manner. If you are looking to buy in New York city and looking for an real estate agent, look no further, Michael Bhagwandin is the one for you " - Penglong Z.

"Working with Michael and his team was amazing! Shortly after I called Michael that I needed a new place ASAP, he put together a list of amazing properties for me to see. I wound up putting in an offer for the first place we saw together and it was accepted! Michael and his team guided me through every step of the process; they were especially invaluable with completing the board application (which is not easy)! Not only did Michael find me the perfect apartment, he also helped me find great lawyers and an amazing interior decorator and contractor! I can't recommend Michael and his team any more highly! " - Jessica F.

"Michael Bhagwandin is absolutely incredible at what he does. I could not recommend him more! He truly takes into consideration every thing that you want, you like, and is probable for your current situation and makes it happen for you. Michael found me one of the best hidden gems on the market and I am so happy about it. I couldn't have done it without him. As someone who was living in Chicago, but trying to find a place to live in NYC for the upcoming month, Michael did all of the work to make tours happen on the short few days I was flying into NY. He was able to line up and successfully have us look at over 10 places in a day. After that, he was able to quickly, effectively, and successfully get an application into the place I wanted within hours. If there's something you want, Michael will make it happen. " - Joe T.

" Michael Bhagwandin - from beginning to end he made the whole process easy and stress free! He is very knowledgeable about the business and the market. He was always very easy going and never made us feel in over our heads. He always provided honest advice and feedback on all the properties we looked at. He made home buying for my wife and I such a smooth process especially as first time homebuyers. Highly recommend him for professionalism and above all a happy, upbeat demeanor. We highly recommend him and wish him all the success!" - Hersh A.

" Michael Bhagwandin was our real estate agent for our New York apartment over the last month. We couldn't have done the process without him. He coached us through the process methodically to ensure all details were considered. He was nothing but professional from start to finish. Would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in New york!" - Chris F.

" Michael Bhagwandin was my real estate agent on the sale of our NYC apartment. From beginning to end he made the whole process easy and stress free! He offered spot on advice on pricing, had great connections to help with staging and prepping all the way through the movers. He had a track record in our building and that continued with us. Highly recommend him for professionalism and above all a happy, upbeat demeanor. Wish him well in all future real estate ventures!" - Anne D.

" Despite my pandemic-related reservations in March 2021, Michael Bhagwandin helped me find an amazing deal and close on a luxury apartment in Harlem. His knowledge of market timing, ability to hone in on exactly what I was looking for, and friendly demeanor put me at ease and established a real sense of trust. He's extremely buttoned up (his assistant confirmed each appointment and followed up), and he also has amazing resources (he referred me to my moving company, as well as my lawyer). Thank you Michael!" - Joe C.

" New York real estate agent Michael Bhagwandin is a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm. His honesty (candor) and integrity are essential traits for any good realtor relationship. He is a trusted advisor on matters of buyer selection and is reliable for realistic expectations, negotiation and board representation. You can trust him with the keys to your domicile and your decisions." - George S.

" Working with Michael Bagwandin can be described with one word: seamless. As my New York real estate agent, selling my apartment and all the added extras that go along with open houses, listing and paperwork, I never worried about anything. Michael and the team he works with took care of everything.m Anyone who works with Micheal is in great hands and I highly recommend him to anyone." - Scott M.

" Working with Michael was such a wonderful experience. As someone who came into the home buying process with zero experience and very little information, he immediately put me at ease. He's so warm, friendly, and truly wants the best for everyone he works with. He's also so knowledgeable and anticipated every question I had, as well as every question I didn't know enough to even have yet. Being a first time home buyer is so overwhelming, especially in New York City, but working with Michael made me feel like it was something that I could actually do." - Wendy

" Michael helped me purchase my dream home in Brooklyn. He was thoughtful, punctual and extremely responsive. I had complete confidence that he was providing me with great advice, and helping me get the best price. He also gave me excellent referrals for the other professionals needed to get to closing. I recommend him to all my friends who are looking to buy or sell homes in NYC. " - Erica

" Working with Michael to purchase my first home was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Michael is very patient and was kind enough to educate me on the complicated buying process in New York. We visited upwards of 30 apartments, and Michael was there for every tour. Michael is equally professional and personable, and I have no doubt any other buyer will enjoy working with him. " - Wei

"Michael is an enthusiastic and consummate professional who was able to secure me a qualified and reliable tenant during difficult market conditions at a rent that more than met my expectations. He ensured that the whole process was seamless and provided timely updates throughout. " - Oliver

"Michael's knowledge of the rental market along with his experience and outright candidness working with the various real estate building representatives around town made finding an apartment in NYC seem effortless! He listens to his clients carefully, understanding our needs, likes, and dislikes, and truly helped us in finding the ideal fit." - Adam

"Michael was amazing. I had recently arrived in New York and I had to find a place to live in a short amount of time. Upon our first conversation, he was a great listener and immediately understood what I needed. Very quickly, Michael put together some tours of potential options. Tours were a lot of fun and in the first one, he showed what I wanted. Michael's guidance was priceless. He knows how important it is to put love in everything we do. Always enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and proactive, he made me feel very welcome to New York. I look forward to working with him again on my next move. " - Christian

"Michael was a pleasure to work with! Not only did he have a full understanding of the current state of a quickly changing market and the neighborhoods I was interested in, he was also fully available via text as I went through my decision making process. Moving and dealing with real estate is a highly emotional process especially in NYC and even more so during a pandemic but Michael was both knowledgeable and supportive through the entire experience. " - Lloyd

"Michael's knowledge of the rental market along with his experience and outright candidness working with the various real estate building representatives around town made finding an apartment in NYC seem effortless! He listens to his clients carefully, understanding our needs, likes, and dislikes, and truly helped us in finding the ideal fit." - Adam

"Michael was highly recommended by a colleague when I needed to find an apartment in NYC. That recommendation could not have been more spot on. Michael was extremely knowledgeable about each neighborhood, called out specifics about the various options and amenities in the buildings and even provided information about commuting to my office, as well as, in and out of the city. He made working with the building representatives a breeze and brought things to my attention that I was unaware of even asking. He is professional, perceptive and personable. What could have been a stressful and disappointing experience was effortless and amazing." - Kelly

"I want to thank Michael for his wonderful efficiency. After meeting him to sell my apartment on 57th street, he gave me an estimate and explained the direction to move it quick. Michael organized immediately open houses, prepared the brochure as quick as the wind. I could not believe his motivation. He promotes the sale and were always prompt. In a period of 2 weeks! Sold! Michael followed to the end and organized the sale of draperies, lightings, thank you Michael to be such a professional broker." - Pascal

"I have worked with Michael for the past several years. He is a wonderful real estate agent who is very professional and reliable. Michael has assisted me in renting more than 35 residential units in Brooklyn with no to minimum downtime. As a landlord's agent, I am very impressed with the competitive prices that Michael is able to achieve and the recommendations that he provides during the leasing. He is very knowledgeable of the real estate market and is easy to work with. I am happy to have Michael represent me and I am confident that you will be too if you retain him." - Michael Q.

"We have been working with Michael Bhagwandin for NYC investment condo since spring of 2019. Michael demonstrated exceptional market knowledge and an intuitive sense of his client tastes and preferences. He found us the right apartments that met our criteria and over a period of a few weekshelped us with the right real estate lawyer, insurance broker managed the board review process andwithin two months. He was very open, transparent, and kept us apprised every step of the way. All parties were mutually satisfied. We closed swiftly. Michael was always available to answer questions. He is extremely honest, upfront, and very communicative. Michael found the right tenant within a month and navigated the entire process with the building management. Then covid came. Our tenant considered leaving NYC, Michael intervened, and we managed to keep the tenant while offering some mutually amenable modification for the tenant to remain in the unit. We are now embarking on a new tenant nearly post pandemic and within a month have secured another exceptional tenant as we turn the corner out of the pandemic. Thank you, Michael. We will continue to work with Michael as we expand our interest into another apartment in NYC." - Andy K.

"From the outset, Michael was nothing short of exceptional during our purchase process. Michael has a natural ability to build rapport with all stakeholders, as well having a strong sense of when definitive action is required. He is very courteous, polite and responsive, with a deep understanding of New York’s property market. Not only would we use Michael again and recommend him, he’s become a very good friend." - Bryne & Leanne

"Michael was great! He sold our apartment quickly and efficiently at full asking price. I will definitely recommend him to others." - Michael

"It was great working with Michael! I could tell he was very experienced in this field, and he created a great listing for my unit. He communicated very well, was always on top of things, and would follow up with the right people if necessary. If I ever had any questions, he was quick to answer them and extremely helpful. Looking forward to working with Michael again!" - Beverly

"Michael's knowledge of the rental market along with his experience and outright candidness working with the various real estate building representatives around town made finding an apartment in NYC seem effortless! He listens to his clients carefully, understanding our needs, likes, and dislikes, and truly helped us in finding the ideal fit." -Adam

"Michael is an enthusiastic and consummate professional who was able to secure me a qualified and reliable tenant during difficult market conditions at a rent that more than met my expectations. He ensured that the whole process was seamless and provided timely updates throughout." -Oliver

"Very positive experience working with Michael - despite the struggles of renting an apartment during the peak of the COVID NYC shutdown, he managed to get it done! He hustled to first improve the listing of my unit, and then to ensure that we had a steady stream of prospects viewing the apartment. He kept me informed every step of the way, and gave me constant feedback on pricing adjustments and market trends. After failing to rent it myself for several months, super happy I connected with Michael and was able to get it rented in less than a month!" - Jeff

"We had a terrific experience working with Michael to purchase a condo in the East Village. We are based in California and looking to purchase during a pandemic, so it was at times a complicated process but Michael was there to guide us every step of the way. His local knowledge of different lower Manhattan neighborhoods and condo boards was particularly helpful, as we had never purchased real estate in NYC before." - Mina

"After two months of failed attempts to rent my 1 bedroom on my own during the COVID market difficulties I decided to hire Micheal to help me. Long story short, he succeeded, and I was happy with the overall experience. He was providing insight and updates at every step. Particularly useful were the insights about the ever evolving market he was able to gather from the feedback of prospective tenants, who were simultaneously shopping around. This led us to review the rental approach, and ultimately rent the apartment. I found Michael to be a proactive, dynamic and engaging agent and a great overall guy to boot." - Gregor

"Having Michael help with our apartment search made things so easy. From our initial meeting all the way through to completion, he was as eager as we were to find the perfect space. He combined excellent professional knowledge and personal experience to help us come to the right choice – all in all, a great experience and certainly recommended. " - Henry

"Michael was great! He sold our apartment quickly and efficiently at full asking price. I will definitely recommend him to others " - Matthew

"We are first time home owners and Michael came at the recommendation of a friend. We actually spoke with a few other brokers before meeting Michael but he’s by far the most enthusiastic, responsive and easy to work with broker. He took the time to educate us on the market and showed us different neighborhoods and made the buying process smooth and even fun! We would highly recommend Michael to any of our friends. Thanks for helping us find a new home!" - Cecily & Michael

"My husband and I really enjoyed working with Michael. He has a great personality and made us feel at ease. We felt that he’s our advocate and is looking out for what’s best for us. He gave good advice which we felt was crucial to navigating the NYC real estate market. " - Irina & Joey

"Michael is a great friend and agent. After 37 years in the apartment, it was time to move on. Michael gave good advice on the market, comps and what we could expect going into a showing and sale. He held our hand and guided us the whole way. The final offer we got was in large part due to Michael's expertise. I will work with him again when we decide to move forward on buying another apartment. Meanwhile he keeps tempting me with new options!! " - Randy F

"First, my wife and I can not say enough good things about Michael. I know that sounds too good to be true, however it's more than true. From the first time we interacted with Michael, a year prior to really pursuing our search for our first home, he was engaged, responsive, professional, and observant. All qualities we wanted in a broker, he had, and then some. Once we started really pursuing, he was relentless and allowed us to be creative versus just pushing us in a direction....which eventually got us to where he thought we would end up. Going through the experience of purchasing a new home (again first time) with Michael was priceless. It left us with the knowledge needed to make a purchase again, and of course, Michael would be right there with us! " - Marissa & Nick

"Great experience, works hard, smart , just the right amount of sell.Would highly recommend" - Anthony A

"As a first time buyer it is difficult navigating through the process of purchasing a Co-op. Michael did a great job walking me through the different stages. He took the time to show me different locations and different types of apartments to help me find what worked best for me." - David P

"Michael Baghwandin is the most professional person I have ever worked with…. he has such a strong understanding of the real estate market and the needs of his client….he is so accommodating and most of all one of the nicest people I have ever met. The sale of our home was seamless and most of all stress free " - Kathy V