"Ari and his team made my first-time home buying experience an absolute dream. While it was daunting to go through this for the first time, he made everything extremely clear and approachable. His knowledge of the market and the home-buying process was invaluable. He offered excellent advice on pricing and home values, helping me make informed decisions without ever feeling pressured. Ari provided his expert negotiation skills to secure a great deal for me. His highest priority was making sure I was getting the best possible value for my investment. He truly went above and beyond, ensuring everything went smoothly from the initial search to closing. I can't recommend Ari enough! If you're looking for a professional who is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly has your best interests at heart, look no further!"
Ari Harkov – Founder
Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
One of New York City’s elite power brokers, Ari is known as one of the preeminent experts in the residential real estate market in NYC and offers his clients exceptional negotiation skills, market knowledge, customer service, and sophisticated pricing and valuation expertise. He has built and led the Harkov Lewis Team to its position amongst the top teams in NYC and in the United States and oversees all operations of the team.
Ari began his career as one of the fastest rising agents ever seen in the industry and was awarded the coveted Rookie of the Year award by the Real Estate Board of New York and named by Crain’s as one of the top five residential brokers to watch under the age of 30 in New York City. He is now firmly established as one of the leaders in the industry and regularly sought after by developers and large institutions as well as past clients and their referrals.
Frequently quoted in the press and a regular participant on industry panels, Ari holds an MBA with honors from Columbia University and a BA with honors from Vassar College.
“I’ve worked with Ari for over ten years, and it’s been a really positive experience. From helping me find reliable renters to ultimately selling my condo in Williamsburg, Ari and his team have been an invaluable partner every step of the way. The sales process has been incredibly smooth thanks to their deep understanding of the NYC real estate market and their commitment to excellence.
Thank you Ari, Christie, Manuel and the rest of the team!”
“Ari and his team are simply the best. We’ve known Ari for a long time and were confident years ago that he’d become one of the top agents, not just in NYC, but countrywide, in no time. He’s a complete force and has gathered up an all-star team. We recently went through a very difficult transaction, and Ari saved the deal for us on multiple occasions. He’s just the most reliable, likable, and standup person in real estate we’ve ever come across. He’ll always have your back and, even more rare, is enjoyable to work with. We’re lucky to have found him”
“Ari was phenomenal – a professional who made our selling and buying experience seamless. He has excellent communication skills, was able to quickly understand our needs, and gave insightful advice at every part of the transaction. With his proactive approach, he transformed what could have been a stressful process into an enjoyable journey, always ensuring we were informed, comfortable, and confident in our decisions. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a trusted advisor in their real estate journey and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.”
“I worked with Ari and his team recently and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are professional, knowledgeable, and very honest in their recommendations – not a typical, “yes man” type of operation. They provided valuable feedback and direction at all levels of the sale of my apartment.”
"Ari and his team were an exceptional support throughout the sale of our Brooklyn condo. They were highly responsive, professional, and thoughtful at every stage, handling the process with great integrity and care. We always felt that our best interests were the priority, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and well managed. We particularly appreciated Ari’s ability to skillfully navigate complex, multi-party interactions and advocate for us with clear communication, strong judgment, and calm professionalism, maintaining momentum through to closing. Ari proved to be trustworthy at every step, and we would highly recommend him and his team."
"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."