“We seriously lucked out being paired with Marc - he was fantastic at every stage of the process. He's super knowledgable and detail-oriented, knows everyone in the business, and goes above and beyond on behalf of his clients. He is the consummate professional, but also also funny and personable, and we really enjoyed working with him. We'd absolutely recommend him to our friends and will return to him for any real estate needs. Thanks again, Marc!”
Marc Schaeffer
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
Marc Schaeffer values customer service and honest straightforward communication above all else. Marc has 18 years of sales experience and 12 years as a licensed real estate agent working with clients ranging from first time buyers to high net worth individuals. As an owner of both a single family and investment property, and a father of a middle schooler he understands the challenges of raising a family in the NYC grid. Marc holds the rank of Eagle Scout and has carried the lifelong philosophy of “Be Prepared.” His background as an actor and dancer helped him to develop strong interpersonal skills, helping him effectively read body language and ask the right questions. When he is not selling real estate, Marc loves spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys cooking/grilling, eating new cuisines, triathlons, wine, and staying active as a member at the NYAC. Marc has lived in New York for over 20 years and loves learning about the history of landmarked buildings.
“Marc is the absolute best. He was such an honest, authentic person to work with in finding our Brooklyn dream home. Asked tough questions of the sellers, didn't push anything on us that wasn't right, and unearthed some amazing finds. He was such a great partner through a complicated purchasing process for a new development that was a long ways out, and a HAWK on the punch list inspection. He was so amazing that we hired him to sell our old apartment too, and he pulled it off in a really saturated market for UES 1 bedrooms! Go with Marc, you won't regret it.”
“My wife and I were connected with Marc as part of a move to New York earlier this year. It was our first time going through the home buying process, and we were both nervous about how it would go. We both couldn't have been more thrilled about how it all played out – thanks to Marc's help and patience throughout the process. He made us feel at ease throughout the entire process, and was all over both the current market, what places in the city made sense for us for what we were looking for, and getting the deal over the finish line. I'd happily recommend Marc to anyone who needs a realtor in New York City, and I know that whenever we need to buy a place in the future, he is the first person that we'll be calling.”
“Marc is amazing and helped my fiancé and I buy our first home in NYC. When we weren’t really sure what we wanted, he helped us narrow down our must haves and then quickly found us matches to look at. He scheduled full days of visits and after each day checked in to continue to help narrow the search. He was knowledgeable of the process, responsive throughout, and helped us every step of the way. He knew what questions to ask when we were getting close to putting an offer and throughout the entire process up to our final walkthrough. I would highly recommend Marc, we are so happy with our new place!”
"Marc Schaeffer is an honest, experience real estate agent who is a pleasure to work with when searching for a new home. He has strong ethics, is honest and has deep knowledge about the NY real estate market. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a home in the NY area. He is a great listener, problem solver and is invested in seeing his clients happy. He pays attention to details and provides all the information you need up front, there are never surprises with Marc. He helped my husband and I find the perfect apartment that had everything we wanted - 2 baths, a backyard, and 2 floors at an affordable price!”
"Marc is an empathetic, resourceful, and seriously kind professional. He partnered with us and guided the process of buying our home. He went above and beyond making himself available, giving us context about neighborhoods, building details, and processes expectations to make the whole experience seamless and clear. He is thoughtful and expertly took note of what our needs were and suggested properties to match. I am so lucky to have had his guidance in buying our home. And he has a great sense of humor :)"
"Marc was excellent. He was always there in person from the initial contact to the staging of the apartment to the final negotiations. He found two buyers for our Co-op, he managed the biddings and obtain the best deal for us. He knows the neighborhood and was able to advise us with knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend him for a smooth and pleasant experience."
"I was lucky enough to meet Marc when I reinitiated my search for a Brooklyn property. A few years prior, I was looking for a home and my agent at the time didn't seem to listen to what my goals were. What was even more frustrating, I never felt like they were doing anything beyond showing me properties that I could find myself. Fortunately, Marc was a different story. One of the first things I noticed when looking at a property was Marc's focus. In addition to the general first walkthrough of a property, Marc knew how important the small details in unexpected places could have a big impact on the value of a property, for better or for worse. Marc isn't just about the finer details either, and knew where to look to satisfy my broader property goals, while also keeping value and appreciation in mind. Finally, Marc was crucial in the closing process, knowing what to push for and what to prioritize. As chaotic as things can be during this time, he was great about keeping me prepared and bringing things to my attention that I normally would have glossed over. As a first time buyer, not only did I feel like Marc was properly educating me on these aspects, but it was apparent that he had my best interests at heart and I couldn't recommend him enough."
"The Brown Harris Stevens policy, dated April 20, 2022, for prospective purchasers: Prior to showing a purchaser a property: (1) BHS does not require identification from a prospective purchaser, (2) BHS does not require a purchaser to sign an exclusive brokerage agreement and (3) BHS does not require a pre-approval for a mortgage loan in order to show a purchaser properties. However, based upon the requirements of the seller, the building in which the property is located, or others, some or all of the foregoing items may be required."