The Hendel Ruggie Donigan Team

"You made us meaningful money. You listed aggressively and you played the process perfectly, we expected less and you got more. We were very pleased.” “Your market sense, counsel and negotiating skills on our behalf were tremendous. We would be pleased to serve as references or offer testimonials elaborating on such" - Michael & Virginia G.



"We wholeheartedly recommend Micha Hendel and Liz Ruggie. My wife and I lived in a one-bedroom rental in Brooklyn Heights for close to 6 years, and when we decided we needed more space and wanted to be homeowners, a friend in the neighborhood connected us with Micha and Liz. From our first meeting, they made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. We were those picky clients, who over the course of a two-year process, saw close to 20 apartments. Micha and Liz stuck with us, however, consummately patient and always helping us weigh pros and cons and navigating the nuances of each building's financials and application processes. They proved right away that they are the complete experts in the area. In those two years, they helped us navigate bidding wars, offer negotiations, market comps, board interviews, and so much else. When we had an accepted offer on an apartment in Cobble Hill that fell through at the 11th hour, they were critical in helping us refocus and keep faith. Soon after, they helped us find and successfully negotiate a fantastic deal for our perfect apartment on Columbia Heights. Micha and Liz are the top folks to work with and we will use them to find any apartment we need in the neighborhood." - Alex & Lizzy, first time buyers



"To whom it may concern: August 30, 2021 We recently worked with Micha to purchase a lovely three bedroom home in Brooklyn Heights and highly recommend him. Purchasing a home is a challenging process - particularly while managing the logistical challenges of covid and, for us, with a new baby on the way. Working with Micha made all these potential challenges nothing more than an afterthought. He was an integral part of the process for us. Micha has deep experience in the NYC and Brooklyn market, helping us narrow down and streamline our search. Since we were traveling back and forth from Saratoga Springs for showings, roughly 3 hours north of NYC, he made sure each day was productive and focused only on the properties best suited for what we were looking for. Not only is Micha extremely knowledgeable, but he worked around the clock to guide us through every step of the process. When it came time to put in an offer, he provided valuable insight - his views on fair market value, upside potential from renovations, and when to hold firm at our price - we are confident he got us the best deal possible on a space we truly love. When buying in a co-op like we did, moving to contract is just one small step in a lengthy approval process. Micha worked timelessly to guide us through everything, including editing and compiling our lengthy application. Needless to say, our board approval process was seamless. Importantly, Micha was truly a pleasure to work with. He is always available and every interaction is enjoyable. We will definitely use him for any future real estate needs! Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of any further assistance." - Devin


"Dear Micha, Huge thanks for your patience, help, good advice, time and work on the 115 Willow sale. We are so grateful to you, all the best " - Katherine + Douglas
"We are beginning an exploration to purchase a second home. Given our success in the past with you we figured we would reach out to you first.Talk soon,," - J&S


"Micha, We feel lucky we had you with us during this process. Personally, I really appreciated your voice of reason. We look forward to having you both over once we are in the apartment. Hope you enjoyed the wine! Love," - S&J


"Micha, Thank you ! You did a great job for us. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and concern for our interests was impressive. We would be happy to recommend you to any friend who might be looking for a realtor." - J


"Oh gosh, thank you so much! Going above and beyond what i would have ever expected from my realtor. I am a very lucky to found Micha and you." - JS