Unlock Upstate Team

Donna went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible service and continues to be someone that we’re excited to work with!

I cannot imagine a real estate professional better than Harris. He has comprehensive knowledge of the market. He is completely responsive to the preferences and needs of his clients. He is thoughtful, careful, and wise. And he cares about his clients as people. He is the best, period.

Jack is the best. He was sensitive to our needs. He responded quickly to questions and was a very accessible, helpful, and knowledgeable professional.

I would highly recommend Jesse, I've even already given his info to several friends thinking about buying upstate. I had a lot of questions and needed a lot of guidance buying my first house and he answered everything and walked me through step by step without it seeming complicated at all. I could trust everything was moving as it should and on the way he had plenty of local recommendations for other services I needed. It was a great experience and I genuinely don't have complaints.

Working with Hayes to buy a house in Kingston has been a completely positive experience, from start to finish. He was genuinely, deeply, and personally committed to us finding the right property, and patiently guided us through lots of house visits until we found the right one. Not only is Hayes highly knowledgeable about real estate and the area, but he is also fun, kind, and highly professional. We recommend him for his expertise and insight, and because he is just great in every way.

After living in Rhinebeck for over 30 years, I ended up selling my home which I loved. But as I have been living abroad, it made sense and covid helped me decide. Bryn was amazing as she kept in touch with me and helped guide me through all the intricacies of paperwork and payments which when living outside the USA is twice as stressful as a normal home sale. She was supportive, helpful, and understanding. I recommend her with enthusiasm and totally appreciate all that she did for me in the process of selling my home.

Julie is knowledgable and really understands the emotions one goes through when selling one's home! That is priceless.

It’s not just the properties she helps me find and buy, it’s her integrity and insight to avoid unnecessary risks that really set her apart. I never feel like I’m making a transaction with Donna. I always feel like she’s building a sustainable long-term relationship with me.

We were tough buyers with a lot of priorities, not only did Leigh not give up on us, she nailed it! We are so happy with our new home and we're so glad to have worked with such a respectful, knowledgeable realtor like Leigh, highly recommend it!

I'll make this very simple for any reader....Harris is the best real agent person you will ever meet. He is just in another world from any one else. Harris will spend the right amount of time to get to know you so as to steer you toward the right house, in the right location for you, for the now, and for the long term. We have been in our new house six months now. It has been our great fortune and pleasure that he has become a close and trusted friend, a part of our family, who has helped quickly become part of our new community.

Jamie was amazing to work with, from pricing the house to preparing it for sale- she got it sold in 3 days! She knew all the right people. We had a little repair work to do and then had to clean the house out I can’t imagine how we would have it all without her. Once we had a buyer, we had to navigate the city’s paperwork, which was extensive and daunting- and she handled it quickly and effectively. Jamie is knowledgeable, hard-working, thoughtful, and kind.

In a word, Professionalism. Donna and her team bring the highest level of service to their clients during every phase of the transaction.

Donna was great! I had a lot of questions throughout the entire process. She answered every question that I asked. She was always looking for my best interest. I strongly recommend her. She was the best.

Leigh was a dream to work with. She was patient with my decisions, super responsive and helpful when I asked for her assistance, and was so pleasant to be around. She was also very thoughtful about getting my wishes met and finding me the perfect house to settle into and call home. I highly recommend her if you are looking to buy or sell a home.

I have worked with several Real Estate Agents before and Jack was by far the best. I did not live in the area where I was selling my house and he went way beyond what I would expect an agent to do. He helped me in every way possible and got my house sold for more than I originally asked. I would recommend him highly and he's just an overall nice guy.

Trish helped us sell our family home that my parents had lived in for almost 30 years. She kindly, thoughtfully, and expertly navigated this emotional time. She also did an amazing job working with other agents and associated professionals to successfully complete the sale in a timely manner and for a great sales price. Both buyers and sellers should feel 100% confident putting their real estate needs in Trish’s capable hands.

Donna Brooks was a consummate professional all around and we highly recommend her without reservation. She met with my elderly mother and me at length immediately after I reached out to Berkshire Hathaway to discuss selling my mother's home. She was kind, thoughtful, thorough, organized and knowledgeable. We knew she was the right agent for us from that initial meeting. Selling my mother's long-time home was an emotional and exhausting situation for the family but we had such peace of mind knowing we were in Donna and her stellar team's extremely capable hands. Her communication and response time were lightning-fast, everyone she referred to was exc...

Embarking upon the journey of finding a house in my desired area of New York State, licensed real estate agent, Jesse Chason found so many good listings for me to review. A house in Gardiner, New York was my choice and Jesse handled every step, representing me to the sellers’ agent and helping me negotiate the price to acquire this property. All along the way, Jesse was friendly, cordial, professional, and completely available and helpful since this procedure was lengthy with many important steps that I needed help with to manage. I highly recommend Jesse Chason and value his friendly manner and expertise in the real estate market. He has helped me ...

Trevor was great to work with! He showed us all over the area to find our new home, and had a calm and soothing demeanor that alleviated any stress that our house buying experience through at us.

Moving is very stressful but Robert made it easy to get through the process. He's hardworking, honest, and eager to do a good job. And he and his associates did an excellent job staging the property.

Donna was a tremendous ally to have in my home-buying process! She shared both my joys and frustrations, always willing to advocate, communicate, follow up and make things happen! Also, when she recommends another professional (lawyer, inspector, chimney sweep, etc.) take her advice!

Donna was fantastic! She jumped right into an already in-progress situation of my wanting to place an offer on a home. She didn’t miss a beat and made it all happen, without ever having seen the property until the inspection. A unique situation where she professionally advocated for me as though we had been working together all along. I would highly recommend working with Donna!

Donna was a gem. We got so lucky to get to work with her and are more than happy with our experience. She handled a LOT of difficult situations like a pro and I'm 100% certain we would not have gotten our home if it wasn't for her savvy negotiation skills. Plus, she's a kind person, fun to talk to, knowledgeable at her trade and made what could have been a ridiculously stressful experience, only mildly frustrating at times. She shared in our highs and our lows and fought for us like a warrior. Hats off to her! Would definitely work with her again.

Donna is fantastic! Donna worked tirelessly to find me the right home for my family. Donna was very knowledgeable and awesome to work with. I really trusted her opinion regarding the market, home value, what to look for and things to stay away from. I strongly recommend Donna to anyone looking for a Real Estate Agent.

An Amazing Real Estate Agent!

Genevieve went above and beyond for us in every way.

Kathleen was extremely helpful in selling my condo in a transitioning market. Her guidance and insights were invaluable, from arranging staging, which was a vital component to the sale of the property, to managing all showings, communicating with me on a regular basis and expertly negotiating on my behalf. I recommend her to anyone looking for an affable and diligent real estate agent.

Kathleen Manikowski is a great Associate Real Estate Broker. Her keen responsiveness, close attention to detail, solid judgment and engaging personality have made my real estate deals run smoothly and successfully. Kathleen knows the New York real estate market extremely well and always offers good counsel on decisions about selling, buying and renting property. I recommend Kathleen without hesitation.

Kathleen Manikowski is the consummate professional. I have worked with her on all of my New York City real estate purchases and sales since we first met in 2004. As an out of state investor it has been invaluable to have Kathleen’s expertise and guidance in the handling of all of my NY properties. I would recommend her without hesitation.

I never thought I would find an agent with such a sense of integrity, so thorough, responsive and on top of things. Kathleen went so far beyond the call of duty in a million different ways. She anticipated every stage of our sale, was an excellent problem solver and was very cool and communicative when the inevitable bumps arose. I would recommend her with complete confidence.

Jesse exceeded all possible expectations and truly made the process of buying our first home smooth and painless. Highly recommended!

Jesse is awesome. Everyone says that finding and buying a house is excruciating — and to some extent that's always true — but with Jesse, it was pretty painless and enjoyable. He was very genuine and honest the whole way through. He had suggestions for when we didn't know what we wanted, and stayed out of the way when we did. Jesse was always available; even late in the process during a Saturday morning crisis with the utility company he hopped on the phone (without us having to ask) with the utility company to confirm the issue and help sort it out. Once we found the house we were interested in, Jesse communicated with the listing agent to get all ...

Jesse has been a fantastic person to work with. Extremely responsive and knowledgeable on the local market. He helped us every step of the way and was a big part in making the dream of our new home happen. Hope to work with him again in the future and we can only highly recommend him!

Jesse is very knowledgeable and great to work with! He was always responsive and explained things to us every step of the way.

My family had the pleasure of working with Genevieve Geaney as our buyer real estate agent, and I cannot express enough how exceptional our experience was. Genevieve possesses a remarkable combination of professionalism, warmth, and dedication that truly sets her apart in the real estate industry. Her punctuality and effective communication, whether through phone or email, made the entire process seamless and stress-free. As first-time homebuyers with specific criteria, Genevieve went above and beyond to ensure that we found a home that checked all the boxes. She patiently listened to our needs and concerns, providing expert guidance every step of t...

Having finally closed on our dream cottage, I’ve been reflecting on the experience. There were some highs (finding said home and seeing it for the first time knowing in your bones it’s THE house) and then lots of waiting, hoping, waiting, waiting some more. There’s a lot of waiting. Inspections, those aren’t fun either. There were some setbacks and frustrations and a time where we didn’t think it was going to happen anymore. But throughout the whole process and it is a long process (or is that just me?) our realtor Genevieve was THE constant, positive, reliable, informative source that was by our side every step and day of the way. We never felt tha...

Working with Genevieve was an amazing experience from start to finish. Her knowledge of the market, her care in figuring out my specific needs and the vendors she brought on board for the transaction, were all top notch. As someone who lives out of the area, it was very comforting having Genevieve on the ground looking after my interests. She made the process of buying a house in this unpredictable market a much easier one.

How to rate someone that found your dream home that changed your life? I would not have the amazing home I have now without Trish's expert networking & relationship skills, patience & perseverance and deep expertise in real estate and the local real estate market. It's hard finding the right Real Estate Professional that's going to add value to your search. It's easy enough these days to scour through Zillow etc. yourself - so you want someone that is really going to go the extra mile and add value to your search, and Trish is just that person. She always thought outside the box, brought new ideas to the table and helped me navigate the process, whi...

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Trish to a friend or family member, and would 100% use her for any real estate needs in the future! When finding the right property, she was amazing! Showing us the lay of the land, helping us prioritize our needs/what fits in our budget, and making herself available for showings. When it came to making an offer through closing, she was VERY patient with us and answered roughly 10 million questions. As first-time buyers, we felt very supported by Trish. She was a true partner through the entire process. Super knowledgeable, responsive, consistent, and also kind. I only have positive things to say and I'm confident a...

Trish helped me purchase my first home. She continuously provided huge value during this entire process. Endless patience, vast knowledge, and a deep, true sense of caring make up just a few of Trish’s many traits. She was truly great to work with and I cannot recommend her services enough. You will not be disappointed.

I worked with Trish Dantzic to sell a house. Trish gets it done with style and grace! Her knowledge of the local market and her marketing and positioning was outstanding. Trish made the process of selling a home easy and flawless! She’s the partner you want for buying or selling a home. Her integrity, follow through and honesty are notable.

Trish has so many rare and wonderful qualities, it’s genuinely hard to know where to start. My husband and I started looking for a home in the Hudson Valley in a historically competitive marketplace. We closed on our dream home thanks entirely to Trish. From the start it will be obvious you are working with an extremely smart, driven person. Trish knows the entire Hudson Valley (and everyone in it.) That knowledge was absolutely invaluable. From the area, to the market, to the process and the actual functioning of homes-Trish knows it all. Trish is also an honest and forthright person. We completely trusted not just her knowledge, but also her judgm...

Jamie is outstanding. She is conscientious, honest, knowledgeable, experienced, supportive, and goes above and beyond. I am exceedingly grateful to have worked with her while buying my first home. She was incredibly helpful every step of the way. Her expertise extends beyond real estate sales - she was a tremendous resource for issues regarding home materials/appliances/construction/service recommendations/plumbing/etc.... She made the process easy and seamless in the face of multiple unforeseeable challenges. She is top notch!

Jamie was a total pleasure to work with. Throughout the process of searching for a weekend getaway she has been thorough, patient, transparent, and a tremendous resource of information on the area and the logistics of taking care of a property upstate. She is an architect and this level of knowledge and experience proved invaluable as we looked at different properties. Her follow up didn’t stop after we closed. She continues to be a resource for contractors and handymen and all sorts of local knowledge. We count her as our first friend in the Hudson Valley and can’t thank her enough for everything she has done for us.

Jamie's help was essential in completing our home purchase. Not being from the area, we consulted with her initially when we were just exploring the idea of buying a property. She was so generous with her insights and helped us see we could actually do this. When we finally decided to make a move several months later, we came back to her. Throughout the process, she was responsive and quick to get us whatever information we needed to move forward. She was incredibly patient with even the most basic questions from two long-time city apartment-dwellers who'd never maintained a house. We relied very much on her architectural background to imagine the p...

Bob is very sharp, professional and polished. He cares about not just the sale, but the reason behind it and works to get you what you need.