Client Success Stories
Real Results From Real Clients Across Manhattan

What Clients Say

Strategy & Market Knowledge

Clients trust Renee for her CFA-trained analytical rigor, deep Manhattan market expertise, and honest, data-driven guidance on every transaction.

★★★★★
Her Wall Street Background Sets Her Apart.
Renee is a top class Real Estate professional. Our home is a significant financial investment, and we found Renee to be a confident and capable partner. Her approach was highly consultative, thoughtful, and friendly. What sets Renee apart from other brokers we interviewed is her knowledge of the market, authenticity, and honesty. Renee's background as a Wall Street analyst clearly sets her apart in evaluating the investment potential of a property. Renee crafted and drove the bidding strategy that led to an effective completion of the negotiation process. When the time came to sell our apartment, she conducted a professional marketing campaign and we sold our unit above market expectations.
Edward M.
Downtown Manhattan Co-op Buyer & Seller
Google Review
★★★★★
Highly Analytical, Detail-Oriented and Customer Focused.
Renee was such an amazing partner for us in our recent apartment search and sale! She is highly analytical, detail oriented and customer focused, and these superpowers of hers saved us hours. With her background in finance, working with Renee was above and beyond what we expected from a real estate broker. She stood out because of her in-depth Manhattan real estate market knowledge, understanding the value and growth potential of assets, and how it fits into our investment strategy. She has become not only our trusted broker, but also our guide and financial advisor. We genuinely enjoyed working with her, and without any hesitation recommend Renee to any prospective buyers and sellers who want to work with the best.
Ekaterina F.
Manhattan Co-op Buyer & Seller
Google Review
★★★★★
None of the Brokers I Used Were as Detailed as Renee.
Thanks to Renee, she helped me find the ideal two bedroom apt in Manhattan. I used several brokers in the past but none of them are as detailed, knowledgeable and resourceful as Renee. She will do above and beyond the work in finding the comps, gathering information on excel sheet, tracking all the likes and dislikes of each apt that we looked together. Negotiating the price is a big part of real estate and you definitely want Renee to be on your side. Not only does she negotiate well, she will get the best deal on the property for me. But the biggest part that I appreciate Renee the most is her honesty. In real estate, every broker will just tell you to buy or sell and just wants the commission. I never get this impression from Renee.
Reza T.
Manhattan Buyer, Investor & Landlord
Google & LinkedIn Review
★★★★★
Expert Knowledge in Co-ops, Condos, and Negotiation.
Renee has expert knowledge and experience in residential real estate including co-ops and condos in Manhattan, and including co-op board applications, and the financial and negotiation aspects influencing decisions and deals when buying. Your thoughtfulness, intelligence, and sincerity made this journey a meaningful one.
Noah H.
Manhattan Co-op Buyer
Google Review
★★★★★
A Tough Negotiator Who Explains Strategy on Zoom.
Renee is very knowledgeable about real estate. She is super nice, but don't let that fool you into thinking she is a pushover. She is a tough negotiator. Renee was a great friend throughout the process. I especially like how she explains the process and will even get on a Zoom with you, share a spreadsheet and discuss strategy. She is supremely organized.
Violet M.
Manhattan Buyer
Google Review
Proven Track Record

Results That Speak

From selling above market expectations to closing under pressure, Renee delivers measurable outcomes for sellers, buyers, and investors.

★★★★★
Professionalism, Patience and Care Throughout the Sale.
With sincere appreciation for the sale of the condo in New York done by Renee. She has been working hard throughout the whole process with professionalism, patience and care and kept my interest at heart!
W. Y.
Financial District Condo Seller
Google Review
★★★★★
She Was the Calm in the Storm.
Honestly Renee was the best broker helping me get through this out of state sale. There were moments of chaos but she was the calm in the storm. I cannot thank Renee enough for her help in crossing this sale over the finish line. I wish her continued success with many big sales in the future!
Anita A.
Out-of-State Seller, Relocation Sale
Client Review
★★★★★
My Apartment Was Rented in Just 6 Days.
Thanks to Renee, my apartment was rented in just 6 days! Renee is driven, dedicated, detailed, knowledgeable and most importantly trustworthy. She not only always kept my best interest in mind, she ensured I had a full understanding every step of the process. I highly recommend Renee and look forward to working with her again.
Francois L.
Manhattan Landlord & Investor
LinkedIn Review
★★★★★
Outstanding Advice on Pricing, Presentation, and Timing.
I've been working with Renee to find a tenant for my apartment in New York, and she has been absolutely outstanding. From the start, she has been proactive, professional, and incredibly efficient. She understands the market well and gave me excellent advice on pricing, presentation, and timing. She handled everything with great attention to detail and clear communication throughout. I highly recommend Renee.
Stacy K.
Manhattan Landlord & Investor
Google Review
★★★★★
Without Her, I Would Not Have Been Able to Close.
Renee is an amazing real estate agent. I can't express enough in words how thankful I am to Renee for helping me. Without her, I would not be able to close smoothly. Whenever there is a problem, Renee would be on top of it and help solve the problem immediately. When I had difficulty with the mortgage broker, she immediately recommended multiple reliable mortgage brokers. I was able to get a mortgage within 1 week and I closed in time. Renee is extremely efficient, dedicated and knowledgeable.
Elliott A.
Manhattan Buyer
Google Review
Local Expertise, Global Reach

Trusted by International &
Relocating Clients

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Renee guides international buyers and clients relocating to Manhattan with clarity and care.

★★★★★
Fluent in English and Chinese, She Patiently Explained the Market.
Last year, when we were buying a home in New York, we found Renee online. Fluent in both English and Chinese, she was incredibly helpful and professional. She patiently explained the New York real estate market to us and took us to carefully inspect over a dozen properties on the Upper East and Upper West Sides. Throughout the entire home-buying process, she was exceptionally patient, meticulous, and thoughtful, making us feel very comfortable. If we need to buy a home again, we will definitely seek her professional services again.
Wendy Y.
Upper East Side Condo Buyer, International Client
Google Review
★★★★★
If There Were Six Stars, I Would Give Her Six.
I have years of experience buying and selling property, and I have never encountered an agent as dedicated as Renee. For every property, she not only helped me achieve the best results, but also found satisfying tenants. The entire process was very satisfying. I look forward to working with Renee again!
Shirley S.
International Client, Buyer & Landlord
Google Review
★★★★★
She Helped Make the Process So Much Easier.
Renee was great to work with as I was looking to rent an apartment in NYC coming from Canada for the first time. She took the time to listen to my needs and go over the nuances of the rental market in NYC. As a result, I was able to find an ideal place to rent really quickly. I highly recommend working with Renee as she helped make the process a lot easier.
Raymond S.
Relocating from Canada, NYC Renter
Google Review
★★★★★
She Even Visited in Person When I Couldn't Make It.
Renee was a fantastic tenant broker. She facilitated the application process and ultimately got me a unit I likely could not have landed myself. She even visited in person when I could not make it to the open house and FaceTimed me! She goes above and beyond - can't thank her enough for the help.
William M.
Relocating from West Coast, NYC Renter
Google Review
Personalized Service

Guided Every Step of the Way

Whether you are a first-time buyer or searching for the perfect pied-a-terre, Renee provides personalized, hands-on guidance from start to finish.

★★★★★
As First-Time Buyers, We Felt Safe and Secure.
Renee helped my partner and I find our perfect home and I could not recommend her services enough! She was remarkably professional and respectful, provided a lot of guidance, and made the negotiations with the sponsor agent feel so effortless! Renee really has the buyers' best interests at heart and takes away the stress from the buying process. As first-time buyers, we felt safe and secure purchasing a home under Renee's guidance.
Alexandra S.
Manhattan First-Time Buyer
Google Review
★★★★★
She Found the Perfect Apartment Without Any Pressure.
I had a long and specific list of requirements for a new apartment. Renee was extremely diligent and timely in tracking down extra information to help evaluate potential purchases. Renee quickly learned what type of home I was looking for, and did not waste precious time showing places that did not meet my requirements. Within a short while, Renee found the perfect apartment for me. I never felt pressured into buying unwantingly. Renee Lee made my apartment purchase a pleasant experience.
Benny H.
Manhattan Buyer, Investor & Landlord
Client Review
★★★★★
She Guided Us Through the Transaction Seamlessly.
Renee Lee at Compass helped us to find our dream NYC home with the utmost patience, expertise, and professional skill! She went above and beyond our expectations, listening to our ideas and translating them into a number of wonderful apartment choices. She guided us through the real estate transaction seamlessly, and she represented our interests in a way that minimized any potential stress. She is a highly knowledgeable and truly a delightful person!
Sarida P.
Manhattan Buyer, Pied-a-Terre
Google Review
★★★★★
Detail-Oriented and Delightful to Work With.
Renee was an incredibly detail-oriented and delightful agent to work with, as I explored NYC apartments. She was astute to my various needs and pulled together a strong portfolio of options. As we visited places, she was amazing at honing in on the positives, and streamlining future options. I enjoyed her nice demeanor with all. I highly recommend Renee for finding your new home!
Barbara B.
Manhattan Renter
LinkedIn Review
★★★★★
Exceptional From Beginning to End.
The process of working with Renee was exceptional from beginning to end. She was very professional and attentive to everything I was looking for in my new home. I really feel lucky to have worked with such an amazing broker and person overall. If I ever move again, then she will be the first person I call.
Omari B.
Manhattan Renter
Google Review

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